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236 Index supervisor password, deleting 136 supervisor password, set up 135 T tablet mode using 79, 121 Tablet PC Settings 149 tablet pen using 79, 124 Taskbar 115 television adjusting display 66 Toshiba registering computer 41 worldwide offices 199 TOSHIBA Assist 128 Toshiba Hardware Setup 144 Toshiba online resources 94 Toshiba tablet pen 123 using 124 Toshiba utilities 127 traveling tips 112 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 190 external keyboard 179 keyboard 179 keypad overlay 179 optical drive 183 turning on the computer 46 turning on the power 46 U user password, disabling 138 user password, setting 137 using a file extension 92 using tablet mode 79, 121 using the tablet pen 79, 124 V video projector adjusting display 66 W warranty limited warranty 36 Web 118 Web sites 198 Wi-Fi wireless networking 117 Windows problem solving 173 Windows Explorer 89 Windows Media® Player icon 115 Windows Mobility Center 151 Windows operating system desktop 113 Windows Start menu 88 Windows® Help and Support 175 wireless networking 117 Wizards Dial-Up Networking Wizard 116 World Wide Web 118 www 118

Section	Page
Portégé® R400/R405 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	33
This guide	34
Safety icons	35
Other icons used	35
Other documentation	36
Service options	36
Chapter 1: Getting Started	37
Selecting a place to work	37
Creating a computer-friendly environment	37
Keeping yourself comfortable	38
Precautions	38
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	39
Setting up your computer	40
Setting up your software	40
Registering your computer with Toshiba	41
Adding optional external devices	41
Connecting to a power source	42
Charging the main battery	44
Using the computer for the first time	45
Opening the display panel	45
Your computer’s features and specifications	46
Turning on the power	46
Adding memory (optional)	47
Installing a memory module	48
Removing a memory module	53
Checking total memory	54
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	55
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	56
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options	57
Installing drivers and applications	63
Using the TouchPad™	63
Control buttons	64
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	64
Using external display devices	64
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	65
Adjusting the quality of the external display	66
Using an external keyboard	66
Using a mouse	66
Connecting a printer	67
Setting up a printer	67
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	68
Turning off the computer	69
Options for turning off the computer	69
Using the Shut Down command	72
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	74
Using and configuring Sleep mode	76
Closing the display panel	79
Using your computer in tablet mode	79
Customizing your computer’s settings	81
Caring for your computer	81
Cleaning the computer	81
Moving the computer	81
Using a computer lock	82
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	83
Computing tips	83
Using the keyboard	84
Character keys	85
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	85
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	86
Function keys	86
Special Windows® keys	86
Overlay keys	87
Using the overlay to type numeric data	87
Starting a program	88
Starting a program from the Start menu	88
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	89
Starting a program using the Start Search field	90
Saving your work	90
Printing your work	92
Backing up your work	93
Restoring your work	94
Toshiba’s online resources	94
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	95
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	95
Running the computer on battery power	95
Battery Notice	96
Power management	97
Using additional batteries	97
Charging batteries	97
Charging the main battery	98
Charging the RTC battery	98
Monitoring main battery power	99
Determining remaining battery power	101
What to do when the main battery runs low	101
Setting battery notification	102
Conserving battery power	103
Power Plans	104
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	105
Changing the main battery	106
Removing the battery from the computer	106
Inserting a charged battery	108
Taking care of your battery	109
Safety precautions	109
Maintaining your battery	110
Disposing of used batteries	111
Traveling tips	112
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	113
Exploring the desktop	113
Finding your way around the desktop	114
Setting up for communications	116
Connecting your computer to a network	116
An overview of using the Internet	117
The Internet	118
The World Wide Web	118
Internet Service Providers	118
Connecting to the Internet	118
Surfing the Internet	118
Internet features	119
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	119
Exploring audio features	120
Recording sounds	120
Using external speakers or headphones	121
Using tablet mode	121
Preparing to use the tablet	121
Using tablet mode	123
Using the Toshiba tablet pen	124
Returning the computer to its original configuration	124
Using PC Cards	125
Inserting a PC Card	125
Removing a PC Card	126
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	126
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	127
TOSHIBA Assist	128
Connect	129
Secure	130
Protect & Fix	131
Optimize	132
Toshiba Application Installer	133
Setting passwords	134
Using an instant password	134
Using a supervisor password	135
Using a user password	137
Deleting a user password	138
TOSHIBA Security Assist	138
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	141
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	142
Mouse Utility	143
Toshiba Hardware Setup	144
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	146
TOSHIBA Button Support	147
TOSHIBA Rotation Utility	148
Tablet PC Settings	149
Windows Mobility Center	151
Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility	152
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	153
TOSHIBA Accessibility	154
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	155
Fingerprint utility limitations	155
Fingerprint Enrollment	155
Fingerprint Logon	156
Power-on Security	157
Control Center	158
Password Bank	159
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	163
Fingerprint reader limitations	165
ConfigFree™	165
Getting Started	166
ConfigFree Utilities	166
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	169
Problems that are easy to fix	169
Problems when you turn on the computer	170
The Windows® operating system is not working	173
Using Startup options to fix problems	173
Internet problems	174
The Windows® operating system can help you	175
Resolving a hardware conflict	175
A plan of action	175
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	176
Memory problems	177
Power and the batteries	178
Keyboard problems	179
Display problems	180
Disk drive problems	182
Optical drive (optional) problems	183
Sound system problems	184
PC Card problems	185
Printer problems	187
Wireless networking problems	188
DVD operating problems	190
Develop good computing habits	191
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	192
If you need further assistance	197
Before you contact Toshiba	197
Contacting Toshiba	198
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	199
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	199
Appendix A: Hot Keys	201
Hot Key Cards	201
Using the Hot Key Cards	202
Application Cards	203
Using the Application Cards	203
Card Case	204
Hot Key Functions	205
Volume Mute	205
Instant security	206
Power plan	208
Sleep mode	209
Hibernation mode	210
Display modes	211
Display brightness	212
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	213
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	214
Zooming applications in/out	214
Keyboard hot key functions	215
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	216
Glossary	217

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Index

supervisor password, deleting

136

supervisor password, set up

135

tablet mode

using

121

Tablet PC Settings

149

tablet pen

using

124

Taskbar

115

television

adjusting display

Toshiba

registering computer

worldwide offices

199

TOSHIBA Assist

128

Toshiba Hardware Setup

144

Toshiba online resources

Toshiba tablet pen

123

using

124

Toshiba utilities

127

traveling tips

112

troubleshooting

DVD player

general problems

190

external keyboard

179

keyboard

179

keypad overlay

179

optical drive

183

turning on the computer

turning on the power

user password, disabling

138

user password, setting

137

using a file extension

using tablet mode

121

using the tablet pen

124

video projector

adjusting display

warranty

limited warranty

Web

118

Web sites

198

Wi-Fi

wireless networking

117

Windows

problem solving

173

Windows Explorer

Windows Media® Player icon

115

Windows Mobility Center

151

Windows operating system desktop

113

Windows Start menu

Windows®

Help and Support

175

wireless networking

117

Wizards

Dial-Up Networking Wizard

116

World Wide Web

118

www

118