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308 Index current settings not working with hardware 228 program has performed an illegal operation 214 warning resume failure 216 Error-checking 78, 230 Ethernet LAN port 132 expansion capability 152 external monitor not working 229 external diskette drive connecting 62 external monitor connecting 57 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 230 FCC Notice "Declaration of Conformity Information" 3 FCC requirements 4 files backing up 77, 89 printing 88 restoring 89 saving 86 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 188 Fn key assigning functions 154, 155 Fn-esse 154 Fn-esse 154 assigning keys 154, 155 change/remove key assignments 158 drag-and-drop 156 keyboard 155 starting 155 using keyboard or pointing device 156 viewing key assignments 158 folders displaying information 126 function keys 80 H hard disk drive Master password 205 password 203 passwords 205 secondary options 149 User password 205 hardware conflicts 220 resolving 222 HDD Protection Utility 169 headphones using 138 Help and Support Windows operating system 219 Hibernation mode 64 configuring 69 starting again from 70 hot key display brightness 263 display modes 263 display output settings 58 display resolution 265 Hibernation mode 262 instant password 205 instant password security 259 keyboard 265 keyboard overlays 264, 265 password security 259 power usage mode 261 Standby mode 261 volume mute 258 hot key power usage mode 111 Hot key utility 158 hot keys 259 Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) 134

Section	Page
Portégé® M400/M405 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	35
This guide	36
Safety icons	37
Other icons used	38
Other documentation	38
Service options	39
Chapter 1: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Creating a computer-friendly environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Precautions	41
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	44
Setting up your computer	44
Setting up your software	45
Registering your computer with Toshiba	46
Setting up other devices	46
Connecting to a power source	47
Charging the main battery	50
Using the computer for the first time	51
Opening the display panel	51
Your computer’s features and specifications	53
Turning on the power	53
Adding memory (optional)	54
Installing a memory module	54
Using the TouchPad™	55
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	55
Control buttons	56
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	56
Using external display devices	57
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	58
Adjusting the quality of the external display	59
Using an external keyboard	59
Using a mouse	60
Connecting a printer	60
Setting up a printer	61
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	62
Turning off the computer	63
Options for turning off the computer	63
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	66
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	69
Using and configuring Standby mode	71
Closing the display panel	73
Using your computer in tablet mode	73
Customizing your computer’s settings	74
Caring for your computer	75
Cleaning the computer	75
Moving the computer	75
Using a computer lock	76
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	77
Computing tips	77
Using the keyboard	79
Character keys	79
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	79
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	80
Function keys	80
Windows special keys	81
Overlay keys	81
Starting a program	82
Starting a program from the Start menu	83
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	83
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	85
Saving your work	86
Saving files	86
Printing your work	88
Backing up your work	89
Restoring your work	89
Using the optical drive	90
Optical drive components	91
Inserting a compact disc	92
Playing an audio CD	94
Playing CDs	95
Creating a CD	95
Removing a disc with the computer on	96
Removing a disc with the computer off	97
Caring for CD or DVD Discs	97
Toshiba’s online resources	98
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	99
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	99
Running the computer on battery power	99
Battery Notice	100
Power management	101
Using additional batteries	101
Charging batteries	102
Charging the main battery	102
Charging the RTC battery	103
Monitoring main battery power	104
Determining remaining battery power	106
What to do when the main battery runs low	108
Setting battery alarms	108
Conserving battery power	109
Power Profiles	110
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	111
Changing the main battery	112
Removing the battery from the computer	112
Inserting a charged battery	114
Taking care of your battery	115
Safety precautions	115
Maximizing battery life	116
Disposing of used batteries	118
Traveling tips	119
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	120
Windows® XP special features	120
Personalizing your desktop	121
Customizing the taskbar	121
Bringing the world to your desktop	122
Changing desktop and browsing style	123
Personalizing individual windows	125
Customizing window toolbars	125
Displaying information about each folder	126
Setting up for communications	127
Determining the COM port	128
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	129
Connecting your computer to a network	131
An overview of using the Internet	133
The Internet	134
The World Wide Web	134
Internet Service Providers	134
Connecting to the Internet	134
Surfing the Internet	135
Internet features	136
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	136
Exploring audio features	137
Recording sounds	137
Using a microphone	137
Using external speakers or headphones	138
Using tablet mode	139
Preparing to use the tablet	139
Using tablet mode	141
Using the Toshiba tablet pen	144
Returning the computer to its original configuration	144
Using PC Cards	145
Inserting a PC Card	145
Removing a PC Card	146
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	146
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	147
Inserting memory media	147
Removing memory media	148
Using the Ultra SlimBay	149
Removing a module from the Ultra SlimBay	149
Inserting a module into the Ultra SlimBay	151
Using the i.LINK® port	151
Using an expansion device	152
Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer	152
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	153
Fn-esse	154
Starting Fn-esse	155
Assigning a key to a program or document	155
Viewing existing key assignments	158
Changing or removing existing key assignments	158
Toshiba Hotkey Utility	158
Toshiba Assist	159
Connect	161
Secure	162
Protect & Fix	163
Optimize	163
Setting passwords	164
Using an instant password	165
Using a supervisor or user password	165
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	168
HDD Protection Utility	169
Toshiba Power Saver	170
Toshiba SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	172
Mouse Utility	173
Toshiba Mobile Extension	174
Toshiba Zooming Utility	175
Toshiba Button Controls	176
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	177
Toshiba Hardware Setup	178
Tablet and Pen Settings	180
Toshiba Rotation Utility	181
Cross Menu Utility	183
Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility	185
Toshiba SD™ Memory Boot Utility	186
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	187
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	188
Fingerprint utility limitations	188
Fingerprint Enrollment	188
Fingerprint Logon	190
Power-on Security	191
Control Center	193
Password Bank	194
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	199
Fingerprint reader limitations	201
Chapter 6: Keeping Your Files Safe	202
Using passwords in the Windows ® operating system	202
User-level passwords	203
Setting a user-level password	204
Disabling the user-level password	204
Using the power-on (user-level) password	205
Using the instant (user-level) password	205
Using the HDD password	205
Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup	206
Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup	208
Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup	209
Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup	210
Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup	211
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong	213
Problems that are easy to fix	213
Problems when you turn on the computer	215
The Windows ® operating system is not working	217
Using Startup options to fix problems	218
Internet problems	219
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	219
Resolving a hardware conflict	220
A plan of action	220
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	221
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	222
Power and the batteries	224
Keyboard problems	226
Display problems	227
Disk drive problems	230
Optical drive problems	232
Sound system problems	234
PC Card problems	234
Printer problems	237
Modem problems	238
Wireless networking problems	239
DVD operating problems	243
Develop good computing habits	245
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP	247
If you need further assistance	253
Before you contact Toshiba	253
Contacting Toshiba	254
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	255
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	256
Appendix A: Hot Keys	258
Volume Mute	258
Password security	259
Without a password	259
With a password	259
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	260
Power usage mode	261
Standby mode	261
Hibernation mode	262
Display modes	263
Display brightness	263
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	264
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	264
Keyboard hot keys	265
Display resolution	265
Zooming applications in/out	265
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	266
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	267
Getting Started	268
Starting ConfigFree	268
ConfigFree Utilities	270
Connectivity Doctor	270
Search for Wireless Devices	273
Profile Settings	278
ConfigFree SUMMIT	282
Quick Connect	286
Using the Automatic Switch	289
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	289
Glossary	291

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Index

current settings not working

with hardware

228

program has performed an illegal

operation

214

warning resume failure

216

Error-checking

230

Ethernet LAN port

132

expansion capability

152

external

monitor

not working

229

external diskette drive

connecting

external monitor

connecting

FAT (File Allocation Table)

230

FCC Notice “Declaration of

Conformity Information”

FCC requirements

files

backing up

printing

restoring

saving

Fingerprint Authentication Utility

188

Fn key

assigning functions

154

155

Fn-esse

154

Fn-esse

154

assigning keys

154

155

change/remove key assignments

158

drag-and-drop

156

keyboard

155

starting

155

using keyboard or pointing device

156

viewing key assignments

158

folders

displaying information

126

function keys

hard disk drive

Master password

205

password

203

passwords

205

secondary options

149

User password

205

hardware conflicts

220

resolving

222

HDD Protection Utility

169

headphones

using

138

Help and Support

Windows operating system

219

Hibernation mode

configuring

starting again from

hot key

display brightness

263

display modes

263

display output settings

display resolution

265

Hibernation mode

262

instant password

205

instant password security

259

keyboard

265

keyboard overlays

264

265

password security

259

power usage mode

261

Standby mode

261

volume mute

258

hot key power usage mode

111

Hot key utility

158

hot keys

259

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

134