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Index 230 connecting 75 external display, adjusting 73 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 179 file extensions 98 file, backing up 90 files backing up 99 printing 98 restoring 99 saving 96 fingerprint authentication 159 fingerprint Authentication Utility using 159 Fn keys 92 function keys 92 H hardware conflicts 172 resolving 173 headphones using 132 Help and Support Windows® operating system 172 Hibernation mode 76 configuring 80 starting again from 82 hot key display brightness 208 Hibernation mode 206 keyboard overlays 212 Lock (Instant security) 203 Output (Display switch) 207 power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 volume mute 202 Zoom (Display resolution) 211 zooming 212 Hot Key Cards 198 Hot key functions 202 hot key power plan 115 http 129 I i.LINK® port 136 icon 124 desktop 124 moving to desktop 124 recycle bin 124 safety 38 installation memory module 52 installing memory modules 51 mouse 73 instant passwords, using 144 Internet bookmarked site not found 171 connecting to 130 features 131 slow connection 171 surfing 130 uploading and downloading files 131 URL address not found 171 using 129 Internet Service Providers 129 ISPs 129 J jack RJ-11 128 K keyboard character keys 91 function keys 92 hot keys 212 not working 168 overlay keys 93 special Windows® keys 92 troubleshooting 176 using 91 keyboard, external 73

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

connecting

external display, adjusting

FAT (File Allocation Table)

179

file extensions

file, backing up

files

backing up

printing

restoring

saving

fingerprint

authentication

159

fingerprint Authentication Utility

using

159

Fn keys

function keys

hardware conflicts

172

resolving

173

headphones

using

132

Help and Support

Windows® operating system

172

Hibernation mode

configuring

starting again from

hot key

display brightness

208

Hibernation mode

206

keyboard overlays

212

Lock (Instant security)

203

Output (Display switch)

207

power plan

204

Sleep mode

205

volume mute

202

Zoom (Display resolution)

211

zooming

212

Hot Key Cards

198

Hot key functions

202

hot key power plan

115

http

129

i.LINK® port

136

icon

124

desktop

124

moving to desktop

124

recycle bin

124

safety

installation

memory module

installing

memory modules

mouse

instant passwords, using

144

Internet

bookmarked site not found

171

connecting to

130

features

131

slow connection

171

surfing

130

uploading and downloading files

131

URL address not found

171

using

129

Internet Service Providers

129

ISPs

129

jack

RJ-11

128

keyboard

character keys

function keys

hot keys

212

not working

168

overlay keys

special Windows® keys

troubleshooting

176

using

keyboard, external