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Getting Started Using an external keyboard 69 ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your computer. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer's built-in TouchPad. You can use a USB-compatible mouse.

Section	Page
Satellite Pro® U400 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	27
Introduction	34
This guide	36
Safety icons	37
Other icons used	37
Other documentation	38
Service options	38
Chapter 1: Getting Started	39
Selecting a place to work	39
Setting up a work environment	39
Keeping yourself comfortable	40
Precautions	40
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	42
Setting up your computer	42
Setting up your software	43
Registering your computer with Toshiba	44
Adding optional external devices	44
Connecting to a power source	45
Charging the main battery	47
Using the computer for the first time	48
Opening the display panel	48
Your computer’s features and specifications	49
Turning on the power	49
Adding memory (optional)	50
Installing a memory module	51
Removing a memory module	56
Checking total memory	58
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	59
Creating Recovery DVDs	59
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	60
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	65
Installing drivers and applications	66
Using the TouchPad™	66
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	67
Control buttons	67
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	67
Using external display devices	67
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	68
Adjusting the quality of the external display	69
Using an external keyboard	69
Using a mouse	69
Connecting a printer	70
Setting up a printer	71
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	71
Turning off the computer	72
Options for turning off the computer	72
Using the Shut Down command	75
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	77
Using and configuring Sleep mode	80
Closing the display panel	83
Customizing your computer’s settings	83
Caring for your computer	83
Cleaning the computer	84
Moving the computer	84
Using a computer lock	84
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	86
Computing tips	86
Using the keyboard	88
Character keys	88
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	88
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	89
Function keys	89
Special Windows® keys	89
Overlay keys	90
Using the overlay to type numeric data	90
Starting a program	91
Starting a program from the Start menu	91
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	92
Starting a program using the Start Search field	93
Saving your work	93
Printing your work	95
Backing up your work	96
Restoring your work	96
Using the optical drive	96
Optical drive components	97
Inserting an optical disc	98
Playing an audio CD	99
Playing optical media	100
Recording optical media	100
Removing a disc with the computer on	101
Removing a disc with the computer off	101
Caring for optical discs	102
Toshiba’s online resources	102
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	103
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	103
Running the computer on battery power	103
Battery Notice	104
Power management	105
Using additional batteries	105
Charging batteries	105
Charging the main battery	106
Charging the RTC battery	106
Monitoring main battery power	107
Determining remaining battery power	108
What to do when the main battery runs low	109
Setting battery notifications	109
Conserving battery power	110
Power Plans	111
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	112
Changing the main battery	113
Removing the battery from the computer	113
Inserting a charged battery	115
Taking care of your battery	116
Safety precautions	116
Maintaining your battery	117
Disposing of used batteries	118
Traveling tips	119
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	120
Exploring the desktop	120
Finding your way around the desktop	121
Setting up for communications	123
Connecting your computer to a network	123
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	124
An overview of using the Internet	126
The Internet	126
The World Wide Web	126
Internet Service Providers	126
Connecting to the Internet	127
Surfing the Internet	127
Internet features	128
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	128
Exploring audio features	128
Recording sounds	129
Using external speakers or headphones	129
Web Camera	130
Using an ExpressCard®	130
Inserting an ExpressCard®	130
Removing an ExpressCard®	131
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	132
Inserting memory media	132
Removing memory media	133
Using the i.LINK® port	133
Chapter 5: Utilities	134
TOSHIBA Assist	135
Connect	136
Secure	137
Protect & Fix	138
Optimize	139
TOSHIBA Application Installer	140
Setting passwords	141
Using an instant password	141
Using a supervisor password	142
Using a user password	144
Deleting a user password	145
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	145
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	147
Mouse Utility	148
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	149
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	153
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	154
TOSHIBA Accessibility	155
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	156
Fingerprint utility limitations	156
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	156
Fingerprint Logon	157
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	157
Fingerprint reader limitations	158
ConfigFree®	159
Getting Started	159
ConfigFree® Utilities	160
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	163
Problems that are easy to fix	163
Problems when you turn on the computer	164
The Windows® operating system is not working	167
Using Startup options to fix problems	167
Internet problems	168
The Windows® operating system can help you	169
Resolving a hardware conflict	169
A plan of action	169
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	170
Memory problems	171
Power and the batteries	172
Keyboard problems	173
Display problems	174
Disk drive problems	176
Optical drive problems	178
Sound system problems	179
ExpressCard® problems	179
Printer problems	181
Modem problems	182
Wireless networking problems	183
DVD operating problems	185
Develop good computing habits	186
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	187
If you need further assistance	192
Before you contact Toshiba	192
Contacting Toshiba	192
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	193
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	193
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	195
Hot Key Cards	195
Using the Hot Key Cards	196
Application Cards	197
Using the Application Cards	198
Card Case	198
Hot key functions	199
Volume Mute	199
Lock (Instant security)	200
Power plan	201
Sleep mode	202
Hibernation mode	203
Output (Display switch)	204
Display brightness	205
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	206
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	207
Zoom (Display resolution)	208
Keyboard hot key functions	209
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	210
Glossary	211
A	213
B	213
C	214
D	216
E	217
F	218
G	218
H	218
I	219
K	219
L	219
M	220
N	221
O	221
P	221
R	222
S	223
T	223
U	224
W	224