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Index 232 primary button 70 printer connecting 73 problem solving 184, 185 printing a file 98 problem solving AC power 175 accessing disk drives 168 battery charge does not last 176 battery not charging 175 cannot insert diskette in drive 180 cannot read a diskette 180 changing display properties 178 checking device properties 173 computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 183 computer will not power up 167 contacting Toshiba 195 corrupted/damaged data files 180 Device Manager 173 disk drive is slow 180 display is blank 177 ExpressCard® 182 checklist 183 error occurs 184 hot swapping fails 183 not recognized 184 slot appears dead 183 external display not working 178 external monitor 177 faulty memory 174 hardware conflict 172 high-pitched noise 182 Internet bookmarked site not found 171 Internet connection is slow 171 keyboard not responding 168 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 179 modem not receiving or transmitting 185 no sound 182 non-system disk or disk error 169 power and batteries 175 printer 184, 185 program not responding 166 program not working properly 180 screen does not look right/flickers 178 Startup options 170 URL address not found 171 warning resume failure 168 Windows® operating system not working 170 program, starting 94 programs not running correctly 180 projector 71 connecting 71 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 107 recording sounds 132 recording sounds 132 recycle bin icon 124 registering computer 45 removing main battery 116 RJ-11 jack 128 running the computer on battery power 106 S safety computer 122 disposing of batteries 121 icons 38 precautions 41 saving files 96 screen blank 177 does not look normal/flickers 178

Section	Page
Satellite Pro® U400 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	35
This guide	37
Safety icons	38
Other icons used	38
Other documentation	39
Service options	39
Chapter 1: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Setting up a work environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Precautions	41
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	43
Setting up your computer	43
Setting up your software	44
Registering your computer with Toshiba	45
Adding optional external devices	45
Connecting to a power source	46
Charging the main battery	48
Using the computer for the first time	49
Opening the display panel	49
Your computer’s features and specifications	50
Turning on the power	50
Adding memory (optional)	51
Installing a memory module	52
Removing a memory module	57
Checking total memory	59
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	60
Creating Recovery DVDs	60
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	61
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	67
Checking the HDD operating status	69
Installing drivers and applications	69
Using the TouchPad™	70
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	70
Control buttons	70
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	71
Using external display devices	71
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	72
Adjusting the quality of the external display	73
Using an external keyboard	73
Using a mouse	73
Connecting a printer	73
Setting up a printer	74
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	75
Turning off the computer	75
Options for turning off the computer	76
Using the Shut Down command	78
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	80
Using and configuring Sleep mode	83
Closing the display panel	86
Customizing your computer’s settings	86
Caring for your computer	86
Cleaning the computer	87
Moving the computer	87
Using a computer lock	87
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	89
Computing tips	89
Using the keyboard	91
Character keys	91
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	91
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	92
Function keys	92
Special Windows® keys	92
Overlay keys	93
Using the overlay to type numeric data	93
Starting a program	94
Starting a program from the Start menu	94
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	95
Starting a program using the Start Search field	96
Saving your work	96
Printing your work	98
Backing up your work	99
Restoring your work	99
Using the optical drive	99
Optical drive components	100
Inserting an optical disc	101
Playing an audio CD	102
Playing optical media	103
Recording optical media	103
Removing a disc with the computer on	104
Removing a disc with the computer off	104
Caring for optical discs	105
Toshiba’s online resources	105
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	106
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	106
Running the computer on battery power	106
Battery Notice	107
Power management	108
Using additional batteries	108
Charging batteries	108
Charging the main battery	109
Charging the RTC battery	109
Monitoring main battery power	110
Determining remaining battery power	111
What to do when the main battery runs low	112
Setting battery notifications	112
Conserving battery power	113
Power Plans	114
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	115
Changing the main battery	116
Removing the battery from the computer	116
Inserting a charged battery	118
Taking care of your battery	119
Safety precautions	119
Maintaining your battery	120
Disposing of used batteries	121
Traveling tips	122
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	123
Exploring the desktop	123
Finding your way around the desktop	124
Setting up for communications	126
Connecting your computer to a network	126
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	127
An overview of using the Internet	129
The Internet	129
The World Wide Web	129
Internet Service Providers	129
Connecting to the Internet	130
Surfing the Internet	130
Internet features	131
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	131
Exploring audio features	131
Recording sounds	132
Using external speakers or headphones	132
Web Camera	133
Using an ExpressCard®	133
Inserting an ExpressCard®	133
Removing an ExpressCard®	134
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	135
Inserting memory media	135
Removing memory media	136
Using the i.LINK® port	136
Chapter 5: Utilities	137
TOSHIBA Assist	138
Connect	139
Secure	140
Protect & Fix	141
Optimize	142
TOSHIBA Application Installer	143
Setting passwords	144
Using an instant password	144
Using a supervisor password	145
Using a user password	147
Deleting a user password	148
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	148
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	150
Mouse Utility	151
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	152
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	156
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	157
TOSHIBA Accessibility	158
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	159
Fingerprint utility limitations	159
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	159
Fingerprint Logon	160
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	160
Fingerprint reader limitations	161
ConfigFree®	162
Getting Started	162
ConfigFree® Utilities	163
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	166
Problems that are easy to fix	166
Problems when you turn on the computer	167
The Windows® operating system is not working	170
Using Startup options to fix problems	170
Internet problems	171
The Windows® operating system can help you	172
Resolving a hardware conflict	172
A plan of action	172
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	173
Memory problems	174
Power and the batteries	175
Keyboard problems	176
Display problems	177
Disk or internal storage drive problems	179
Optical drive problems	181
Sound system problems	182
ExpressCard® problems	182
Printer problems	184
Modem problems	185
Wireless networking problems	186
DVD operating problems	188
Develop good computing habits	189
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	190
If you need further assistance	195
Before you contact Toshiba	195
Contacting Toshiba	195
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	196
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	196
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	198
Hot Key Cards	198
Using the Hot Key Cards	199
Application Cards	200
Using the Application Cards	201
Card Case	201
Hot key functions	202
Volume Mute	202
Lock (Instant security)	203
Power plan	204
Sleep mode	205
Hibernation mode	206
Output (Display switch)	207
Display brightness	208
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	209
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	210
Zoom (Display resolution)	211
Keyboard hot key functions	212
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	213
Glossary	214
A	216
B	216
C	217
D	219
E	220
F	221
G	221
H	221
I	222
K	222
L	222
M	223
N	224
O	224
P	224
R	225
S	226
T	227
U	227
W	227

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Index

primary button

printer

connecting

problem solving

184

185

printing a file

problem solving

AC power

175

accessing disk drives

168

battery charge does not last

176

battery not charging

175

cannot insert diskette in drive

180

cannot read a diskette

180

changing display properties

178

checking device properties

173

computer hangs when

ExpressCard® inserted

183

computer will not power up

167

contacting Toshiba

195

corrupted/damaged data files

180

Device Manager

173

disk drive is slow

180

display is blank

177

ExpressCard®

182

checklist

183

error occurs

184

hot swapping fails

183

not recognized

184

slot appears dead

183

external display not working

178

external monitor

177

faulty memory

174

hardware conflict

172

high-pitched noise

182

Internet bookmarked site not

found

171

Internet connection is slow

171

keyboard

not responding

168

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

179

modem not receiving or

transmitting

185

no sound

182

non-system disk or disk error

169

power and batteries

175

printer

184

185

program not responding

166

program not working properly

180

screen does not look right/flickers

178

Startup options

170

URL address not found

171

warning resume failure

168

Windows® operating system not

working

170

program, starting

programs

not running correctly

180

projector

connecting

real-time clock (RTC) battery

107

recording

sounds

132

recording sounds

132

recycle bin icon

124

registering computer

removing

main battery

116

RJ-11 jack

128

running the computer on battery power

106

safety

computer

122

disposing of batteries

121

icons

precautions

saving files

screen

blank

177

does not look normal/flickers

178