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232 Index not accessing disk drives 171 running on battery power 95 setting up 40, 48 warning resume failure message 171 computer lock 82 computing tips 83 connecting to a power source 42 control buttons 64 Ctrl keys 86 D desktop creating new icon 114 major features 114 desktop exploration 113 desktop icons 114 Device Manager 176 checking properties 176 devices keyboard 66 mouse 66 Disk Defragmenter 182 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 183 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 182 running slow 182 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 183 connecting 68 external, connecting 68 display does not look normal/flickers 180 external monitor not working 181 screen is blank 180 display device external 64 display output settings 65 display, external adjusting 66 disposing of used batteries 111 double-click 64 DVD player general problems 190 E environment computer-friendly 37 error messages device driver conflict 175 general hardware problem 175 non-system disk or disk error 172 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 181 warning resume failure 171 Error-checking 182 Ethernet LAN port 116 expansion memory slot 49 exploring the desktop 113 external monitor not working 181 mouse 66 external diskette drive connecting 68 external display, adjusting 66 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 182 file extensions 92 file, backing up 83 files backing up 93 printing 93 restoring 94 saving 90 fingerprint authentication 155 enrollment 155 Fn keys 86 function keys 86

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

not accessing disk drives

171

running on battery power

setting up

warning resume failure message

171

computer lock

computing tips

connecting to a power source

control buttons

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

114

major features

114

desktop exploration

113

desktop icons

114

Device Manager

176

checking properties

176

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

182

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

183

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

182

running slow

182

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

183

cannot read a diskette

183

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

180

external monitor not working

181

screen is blank

180

display device

external

display output settings

display, external

adjusting

disposing of used batteries

111

double-click

DVD player

general problems

190

environment

computer-friendly

error messages

device driver conflict

175

general hardware problem

175

non-system disk or disk error

172

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

181

warning resume failure

171

Error-checking

182

Ethernet LAN port

116

expansion memory slot

exploring the desktop

113

external

monitor

not working

181

mouse

external diskette drive

connecting

external display, adjusting

FAT (File Allocation Table)

182

file extensions

file, backing up

files

backing up

printing

restoring

saving

fingerprint

authentication

155

enrollment

155

Fn keys

function keys