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224 Index resolving 167 headphones using 113 Help and Support Windows® 166 Hibernation mode 62 configuring 66 starting again from 68 hot key display brightness 202 display modes 201 Hibernation mode 200 instant security 197 keyboard overlays 206 power plan 198 Sleep mode 199 volume mute 196 hot key power plan 97 http 110 I icon 106 desktop 106 Internet Explorer® 106 moving to desktop 106 recycle bin 106 safety 28 Windows Media® Player 107 installation memory module 41 installing memory modules 40 mouse 59 instant passwords, using 126 Internet bookmarked site not found 165 connecting to 110 features 111 slow connection 165 surfing 111 uploading and downloading files 112 URL address not found 165 using 109 Internet Explorer® icon 106 Internet Service Providers 110 ISPs 110 K keyboard character keys 77 function keys 78 hot keys 206 not working 162 overlay keys 79 special Windows® keys 78 troubleshooting 170 using 76 keyboard, external 59 keyboard, full-size 77 L lock computer, using 73 M main battery removing 98 memory adding 40 problem solving 168 removing expansion slot cover 43 memory module inserting 43 installation 41 removing 47 microphone 112 monitor 57 connecting 57 not working 171 mouse installing 59 serial 59 mouse utility 134

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

resolving

167

headphones

using

113

Help and Support

Windows®

166

Hibernation mode

configuring

starting again from

hot key

display brightness

202

display modes

201

Hibernation mode

200

instant security

197

keyboard overlays

206

power plan

198

Sleep mode

199

volume mute

196

hot key power plan

http

110

icon

106

desktop

106

Internet Explorer®

106

moving to desktop

106

recycle bin

106

safety

Windows Media® Player

107

installation

memory module

installing

memory modules

mouse

instant passwords, using

126

Internet

bookmarked site not found

165

connecting to

110

features

111

slow connection

165

surfing

111

uploading and downloading files

112

URL address not found

165

using

109

Internet Explorer® icon

106

Internet Service Providers

110

ISPs

110

keyboard

character keys

function keys

hot keys

206

not working

162

overlay keys

special Windows® keys

troubleshooting

170

using

keyboard, external

keyboard, full-size

lock

computer, using

main battery

removing

memory

adding

problem solving

168

removing expansion slot cover

memory module

inserting

installation

removing

microphone

112

monitor

connecting

not working

171

mouse

installing

serial

mouse utility

134