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310 Index overlay cursor control 82 P password creating 203 deleting a supervisor 166 disabling 204 disabling a user 167 hard disk drive 203 instant 205 power-on 202 supervisor set up 165 types 164, 202 user-level 202, 205 passwords 202 instant, using 165 setting 164 PC Card checklist 235 CIS (Card Information Structure) 234 computer stops working 236 configuring 146 errors 237 hot swapping fails 236 inserting 145 modem default 128 not recognized 237 problem solving 234, 235 removing 146 setting up 146 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 168 Plug and Play 221 port COM 128 Ethernet LAN 132 power cable connectors 266 computer will not start 215 connecting cable to AC Adapter 48 energy-saving features 99 problem solving 224 Power Saver 170 power source connecting 48 power switch 53, 139 power usage mode hot key 111 power usage modes 109 creating 171 customizing 172 power usage profiles 171 powering down using Standby 69, 71 precautions 41 primary button 56 printer connecting 60 problem solving 237, 238 printing a file 88 problem solving AC power 224 accessing disk drives 216 battery charge does not last 225 battery not charging 225 cannot insert diskette in drive 231 cannot read a diskette 232 changing display properties 228 checking device properties 223 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 236 computer will not power up 215 contacting Toshiba 253, 254 corrupted/damaged data files 231 Device Manager 222 disabling a device 223

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

Match case Limit results 1 per page

310

Index

overlay

cursor control

password

creating

203

deleting a supervisor

166

disabling

204

disabling a user

167

hard disk drive

203

instant

205

power-on

202

supervisor

set up

165

types

164

202

user-level

202

205

passwords

202

instant, using

165

setting

164

PC Card

checklist

235

CIS (Card Information Structure)

234

computer stops working

236

configuring

146

errors

237

hot swapping fails

236

inserting

145

modem default

128

not recognized

237

problem solving

234

235

removing

146

setting up

146

PC Diagnostic Tool Utility

168

Plug and Play

221

port

COM

128

Ethernet LAN

132

power

cable connectors

266

computer will not start

215

connecting cable to AC Adapter

energy-saving features

problem solving

224

Power Saver

170

power source

connecting

power switch

139

power usage mode

hot key

111

power usage modes

109

creating

171

customizing

172

power usage profiles

171

powering down

using Standby

precautions

primary button

printer

connecting

problem solving

237

238

printing a file

problem solving

AC power

224

accessing disk drives

216

battery charge does not last

225

battery not charging

225

cannot insert diskette in drive

231

cannot read a diskette

232

changing display properties

228

checking device properties

223

computer hangs when PC Card

inserted

236

computer will not power up

215

contacting Toshiba

253

254

corrupted/damaged data files

231

Device Manager

222

disabling a device

223