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Index 223 running on battery power 88 setting up 33, 41 warning resume failure message 162 computer lock 73 computing tips 75 connecting to a power source 35 control buttons 57 Ctrl keys 78 D desktop creating new icon 106 major features 106 desktop exploration 105 desktop icons 106 Device Manager 167 checking properties 167 devices keyboard 59 mouse 59 Disk Defragmenter 173 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 174 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 173 running slow 173 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 174 cannot read a diskette 174 connecting 61 external, connecting 61 display does not look normal/flickers 171 external monitor not working 172 screen is blank 171 display device external 57 display output settings 58 display, external adjusting 59 disposing of used batteries 103 double-click 57 DVD player general problems 182 E environment computer-friendly 30 error messages device driver conflict 166 general hardware problem 166 non-system disk or disk error 163 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 172 warning resume failure 162 Error-checking 173 Ethernet LAN port 108 expansion memory slot 43 exploring the desktop 105 external monitor not working 172 mouse 59 external diskette drive connecting 61 external display, adjusting 59 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 173 file extensions 84 file, backing up 75 files backing up 85 printing 85 restoring 86 saving 82 fingerprint authentication 146 enrollment 146 Fn keys 78 function keys 78 H hardware conflicts 166

Section	Page
Portégé® R400/R405 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	19
Introduction	26
This guide	27
Safety icons	28
Other icons used	28
Other documentation	29
Service options	29
Chapter 1: Getting Started	30
Selecting a place to work	30
Creating a computer-friendly environment	30
Keeping yourself comfortable	31
Precautions	31
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	32
Setting up your computer	33
Setting up your software	33
Registering your computer with Toshiba	34
Adding optional external devices	34
Connecting to a power source	35
Charging the main battery	37
Using the computer for the first time	38
Opening the display panel	38
Your computer’s features and specifications	39
Turning on the power	39
Adding memory (optional)	40
Installing a memory module	41
Removing a memory module	46
Checking total memory	47
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	48
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	49
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options	50
Installing drivers and applications	56
Using the TouchPad™	56
Control buttons	57
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	57
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	59
Connecting a printer	59
Setting up a printer	60
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	61
Turning off the computer	61
Options for turning off the computer	62
Using the Shut Down command	64
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	66
Using and configuring Sleep mode	68
Closing the display panel	71
Using your computer in tablet mode	71
Customizing your computer’s settings	72
Caring for your computer	73
Cleaning the computer	73
Moving the computer	73
Using a computer lock	73
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	75
Computing tips	75
Using the keyboard	76
Character keys	77
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	77
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	78
Function keys	78
Special Windows® keys	78
Overlay keys	79
Using the overlay to type numeric data	79
Starting a program	80
Starting a program from the Start menu	80
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	81
Starting a program using the Start Search field	82
Saving your work	82
Printing your work	84
Backing up your work	85
Restoring your work	86
Toshiba’s online resources	86
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	87
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	87
Running the computer on battery power	88
Battery Notice	88
Power management	89
Using additional batteries	89
Charging batteries	90
Charging the main battery	90
Charging the RTC battery	91
Monitoring main battery power	92
Determining remaining battery power	93
What to do when the main battery runs low	94
Setting battery notification	94
Conserving battery power	95
Power Plans	96
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	97
Changing the main battery	98
Removing the battery from the computer	98
Inserting a charged battery	100
Taking care of your battery	101
Safety precautions	101
Maintaining your battery	102
Disposing of used batteries	103
Traveling tips	104
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	105
Exploring the desktop	105
Finding your way around the desktop	106
Setting up for communications	108
Connecting your computer to a network	108
An overview of using the Internet	109
The Internet	110
The World Wide Web	110
Internet Service Providers	110
Connecting to the Internet	110
Surfing the Internet	111
Internet features	111
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	112
Exploring audio features	112
Recording sounds	112
Using external speakers or headphones	113
Using tablet mode	113
Preparing to use the tablet	113
Using tablet mode	115
Using the Toshiba tablet pen	116
Returning the computer to its original configuration	116
Using PC Cards	117
Inserting a PC Card	117
Removing a PC Card	118
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	118
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	119
TOSHIBA Assist	120
Connect	121
Secure	122
Protect & Fix	123
Optimize	124
Toshiba Application Installer	125
Setting passwords	126
Using an instant password	126
Using a supervisor password	127
Using a user password	128
Deleting a user password	129
TOSHIBA Security Assist	130
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	132
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	133
Mouse Utility	134
Toshiba Hardware Setup	135
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	137
TOSHIBA Button Support	138
TOSHIBA Rotation Utility	139
Tablet PC Settings	140
Windows® Mobility Center	142
Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility	143
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	144
TOSHIBA Accessibility	145
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	146
Fingerprint utility limitations	146
Fingerprint Enrollment	146
Fingerprint Logon	148
Power-on Security	148
Control Center	149
Password Bank	151
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	154
Fingerprint reader limitations	156
ConfigFree™	156
Getting Started	157
ConfigFree Utilities	157
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	160
Problems that are easy to fix	160
Problems when you turn on the computer	161
The Windows® operating system is not working	164
Using Startup options to fix problems	164
Internet problems	165
The Windows® operating system can help you	166
Resolving a hardware conflict	166
A plan of action	166
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	167
Memory problems	168
Power and the batteries	169
Keyboard problems	170
Display problems	171
Disk drive problems	173
Optical drive (optional) problems	174
Sound system problems	175
PC Card problems	176
Printer problems	178
Wireless networking problems	179
DVD operating problems	182
Develop good computing habits	183
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	184
If you need further assistance	188
Before you contact Toshiba	188
Contacting Toshiba	188
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	189
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	190
Appendix A: Hot Keys	192
Hot Key Cards	192
Using the Hot Key Cards	193
Application Cards	194
Using the Application Cards	194
Card Case	195
Hot Key functions	196
Volume Mute	196
Password security	197
Power plan	198
Sleep mode	199
Hibernation mode	200
Display modes	201
Display brightness	202
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	203
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	204
Changing screen resolution	205
Keyboard hot key functions	206
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	207
Glossary	208

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Index

running on battery power

setting up

warning resume failure message

162

computer lock

computing tips

connecting to a power source

control buttons

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

106

major features

106

desktop exploration

105

desktop icons

106

Device Manager

167

checking properties

167

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

173

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

174

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

173

running slow

173

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

174

cannot read a diskette

174

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

171

external monitor not working

172

screen is blank

171

display device

external

display output settings

display, external

adjusting

disposing of used batteries

103

double-click

DVD player

general problems

182

environment

computer-friendly

error messages

device driver conflict

166

general hardware problem

166

non-system disk or disk error

163

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

172

warning resume failure

162

Error-checking

173

Ethernet LAN port

108

expansion memory slot

exploring the desktop

105

external

monitor

not working

172

mouse

external diskette drive

connecting

external display, adjusting

FAT (File Allocation Table)

173

file extensions

file, backing up

files

backing up

printing

restoring

saving

fingerprint

authentication

146

enrollment

146

Fn keys

function keys

hardware conflicts

166