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192 Toshiba Utilities Tablet and Pen Settings 3 Click OK. NOTE Toshiba recommends that you use the Toshiba Rotation Utility to change screen rotation options and settings for the tablet feature Tablet and Pen Settings. NOTE The Escape key, located between the Cross-Functional button and the Windows Security button on the front of the display can "lock" the display in its current display setting - landscape or portrait. Tablet and Pen Settings The Tablet and Pen Settings utility allows you to set various options for using the tablet and pen. To access this utility: 1 Click the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The Tablet and Pen Settings screen appears. (Sample Image) Tablet and Pen Settings window

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	43
Setting up your computer	44
Setting up your software	45
Registering your computer with Toshiba	46
Adding optional external 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	52
Turning on the power	53
Adding memory (optional)	54
Installing a memory module	54
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	55
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	55
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition	57
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	63
Installing drivers and applications	66
Using the TouchPad™	67
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	68
Control buttons	68
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	68
Using external display devices	70
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	71
Adjusting the quality of the external display	72
Using an external keyboard	72
Using a mouse	72
Connecting a printer	73
Setting up a printer	74
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	75
Turning off the computer	76
Options for turning off the computer	76
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	79
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	81
Using and configuring Standby mode	83
Closing the display panel	85
Using your computer in tablet mode	85
Customizing your computer’s settings	86
Caring for your computer	87
Cleaning the computer	87
Moving the computer	87
Using a computer lock	88
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	89
Computing tips	89
Using the keyboard	91
Character keys	91
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	91
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	92
Function keys	92
Windows special keys	93
Overlay keys	93
Using the overlay to type numeric data	94
Starting a program	94
Starting a program from the Start menu	95
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	95
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	96
Saving your work	97
Printing your work	99
Backing up your work	100
Restoring your work	101
Using the optical drive	101
Optical drive components	102
Inserting a compact disc	103
Playing an audio CD	105
Playing optical media	106
Creating a CD/DVD	107
Removing a disc with the computer on	108
Removing a disc with the computer off	108
Caring for CD or DVD discs	109
Toshiba’s online resources	109
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	110
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	110
Running the computer on battery power	110
Battery Notice	111
Power management	112
Using additional batteries	112
Charging batteries	113
Charging the main battery	113
Charging the RTC battery	114
Monitoring main battery power	115
Determining remaining battery power	117
What to do when the main battery runs low	118
Setting battery alarms	118
Conserving battery power	119
Power Profiles	120
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	121
Changing the main battery	122
Removing the battery from the computer	122
Inserting a charged battery	124
Taking care of your battery	126
Safety precautions	126
Maximizing battery life	127
Disposing of used batteries	128
Traveling tips	130
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	131
Exploring the desktop	131
Finding your way around the desktop	132
Setting up for communications	134
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	135
Connecting your computer to a network	137
An overview of using the Internet	140
The Internet	140
The World Wide Web	140
Internet Service Providers	141
Connecting to the Internet	141
Surfing the Internet	142
Internet features	142
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	143
Exploring audio features	143
Recording sounds	143
Using external speakers or headphones	145
Using tablet mode	146
Preparing to use the tablet	146
Using tablet mode	148
Using the Toshiba tablet pen	150
Returning the computer to its original configuration	151
Using PC Cards	151
Inserting a PC Card	152
Removing a PC Card	152
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	153
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	154
Inserting memory media	154
Removing memory media	155
Using the Ultra SlimBay	156
Removing a module from the Ultra SlimBay	156
Inserting a module into the Ultra SlimBay	158
Using the i.LINK® port	158
Using an expansion device	159
Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer	159
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	160
TOSHIBA Assist	161
Connect	163
Secure	164
Protect & Fix	165
Optimize	166
Toshiba Application Installer	167
Setting passwords	168
Using an instant password	168
Using a supervisor password	169
Using a user password	171
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	172
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	173
Fn-esse®	174
Starting Fn-esse®	174
Using drag-and-drop to assign a key	175
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key	176
Viewing existing key assignments	177
Changing or removing existing key assignments	177
TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility	178
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	179
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility	180
Booting from a bootable SD card	181
TOSHIBA Power Saver	182
Preset Power Profiles	183
Quickly creating a new power profile	183
Customizing a power profile	183
Mouse Utility	184
Toshiba Hardware Setup	185
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	187
Toshiba Button Controls	189
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	190
TOSHIBA Rotation Utility	191
Tablet and Pen Settings	192
Cross Menu Utility	194
Creating a New Menu	195
Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility	196
TOSHIBA Mobile Extension	197
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	199
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	200
Fingerprint utility limitations	200
Fingerprint Enrollment	200
Fingerprint Logon	202
Power-on Security	202
Control Center	204
Password Bank	206
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	210
Fingerprint reader limitations	212
Important information for Wireless Key Logon	212
Chapter 6: Keeping Your Files Safe	213
Using passwords in the Windows ® operating system	213
User-level passwords	214
Setting a user-level password	215
Disabling the user-level password	215
Using the power-on (user-level) password	216
Using the instant (user-level) password	216
Using the HDD password	216
Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup	217
Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup	219
Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup	220
Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup	221
Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup	222
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong	224
Problems that are easy to fix	224
Problems when you turn on the computer	226
The Windows® operating system is not working	230
Using Startup options to fix problems	230
Internet problems	231
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	232
Resolving a hardware conflict	233
A plan of action	233
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	234
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	235
Power and the batteries	237
Keyboard problems	239
Display problems	240
Disk drive problems	243
Optical drive problems	245
Sound system problems	246
PC Card problems	247
Printer problems	250
Modem problems	251
Wireless networking problems	252
DVD operating problems	255
Develop good computing habits	258
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP	259
If you need further assistance	265
Before you contact Toshiba	265
Contacting Toshiba	266
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	267
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	267
Appendix A: Hot Keys	269
Volume Mute	269
Password security	270
Without a password	270
With a password	270
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	271
Power profile	272
Standby mode	272
Hibernation mode	273
Display modes	274
Display brightness	274
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	275
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	275
Zooming applications in/out	276
Keyboard hot keys	276
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	277
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	278
Getting Started	279
Starting ConfigFree	279
ConfigFree Utilities	281
Connectivity Doctor	281
Search for Wireless Devices	284
Profile Settings	290
ConfigFree SUMMIT	293
Quick Connect	297
Using the Automatic Switch	300
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	301
Glossary	302