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H hardware conflicts 175 resolving 176 headphones using 121 Help and Support Windows® 175 Hibernation mode 70 configuring 74 starting again from 76 hot key display brightness 212 display modes 211 Hibernation mode 210 instant security 206 keyboard overlays 215 power plan 208 Sleep mode 209 volume mute 205 zooming 214 hot key power plan 105 http 118 I icon 114 desktop 114 Internet Explorer® 114 moving to desktop 114 recycle bin 114 safety 35 Windows Media® Player 115 installation memory module 48 installing memory modules 47 mouse 66 instant passwords, using 134 Internet bookmarked site not found 174 connecting to 118 features 119 slow connection 174 Index 233 surfing 118 uploading and downloading files 119 URL address not found 174 using 117 Internet Explorer® icon 114 Internet Service Providers 118 ISPs 118 K keyboard character keys 85 function keys 86 hot keys 215 not working 171 overlay keys 87 troubleshooting 179 using 84 Windows special keys 86 keyboard, external 66 keyboard, full-size 85 L lock computer, using 82 M main battery removing 106 memory adding 47 problem solving 177 removing expansion slot cover 49 memory module inserting 50 installation 48 removing 53, 54 microphone 120 monitor 64 connecting 65 not working 180 mouse installing 66

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

hardware conflicts

175

resolving

176

headphones

using

121

Help and Support

Windows®

175

Hibernation mode

configuring

starting again from

hot key

display brightness

212

display modes

211

Hibernation mode

210

instant security

206

keyboard overlays

215

power plan

208

Sleep mode

209

volume mute

205

zooming

214

hot key power plan

105

http

118

icon

114

desktop

114

Internet Explorer®

114

moving to desktop

114

recycle bin

114

safety

Windows Media® Player

115

installation

memory module

installing

memory modules

mouse

instant passwords, using

134

Internet

bookmarked site not found

174

connecting to

118

features

119

slow connection

174

surfing

118

uploading and downloading files

119

URL address not found

174

using

117

Internet Explorer® icon

114

Internet Service Providers

118

ISPs

118

keyboard

character keys

function keys

hot keys

215

not working

171

overlay keys

troubleshooting

179

using

Windows special keys

keyboard, external

keyboard, full-size

lock

computer, using

main battery

removing

106

memory

adding

problem solving

177

removing expansion slot cover

memory module

inserting

installation

removing

microphone

120

monitor

connecting

not working

180

mouse

installing