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Index 231 precautions 41 saving files 93 screen blank 175 does not look normal/flickers 176 secondary button 68 set up communications 123 setting up adding memory 51 computer 43, 53 work environment 40 setting up a connection 124 Sleep mode 75 hot key 203 starting again from 83 sound problem solving 180 sounds recording 129 speakers using external 129 start button 122 Start Search field 93 starting a program 91 Start Search field 93 Windows® Explorer 92 Windows® Start menu 91 starting up the computer from Shut down 78 from Sleep 83 Startup menu problem solving 168 supervisor password, deleting 144 supervisor password, set up 143 S-video 68 T Taskbar 122 telephone line connecting to modem 124 television adjusting display 71 Toshiba registering computer 45 worldwide offices 194 TOSHIBA Assist 136 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 149 Toshiba online resources 102 traveling tips 119 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 186 external keyboard 174 keyboard 174 keypad overlay 174 optical drive 179 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 TV connecting 69 U user password, disabling 145 user password, setting 144 using 129 using a file extension 95 Utilities 135 V video projector adjusting display 71 W warranty standard limited warranty 39 Web 126 Web Camera 131 Web sites 193 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 123 Windows® Explorer 92 Windows® operating system Help and Support 170 problem solving 168 Windows® operating system desktop 120

Section	Page
Satellite® 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	66
Installing drivers and applications	67
Using the TouchPad™	67
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	68
Control buttons	68
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	68
Using external display devices	68
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	69
Adjusting the quality of the external display	71
Using an external keyboard	71
Using a mouse	71
Connecting a printer	71
Setting up a printer	72
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	73
Turning off the computer	73
Options for turning off the computer	74
Using the Shut Down command	76
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	78
Using and configuring Sleep mode	81
Closing the display panel	83
Customizing your computer’s settings	84
Caring for your computer	84
Cleaning the computer	84
Moving the computer	84
Using a computer lock	85
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
Media control buttons	98
Inserting an optical disc	98
Playing an audio CD	100
Playing optical media	100
Recording optical media	101
Removing a disc with the computer on	101
Removing a disc with the computer off	102
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	117
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	129
Recording sounds	129
Using external speakers or headphones	129
FM tuner	130
Web Camera	131
Using an ExpressCard®	131
Inserting an ExpressCard®	131
Removing an ExpressCard®	132
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	133
Inserting memory media	133
Removing memory media	134
Using the i.LINK® port	134
Chapter 5: Utilities	135
TOSHIBA Assist	136
Connect	137
Secure	138
Protect & Fix	139
Optimize	140
TOSHIBA Application Installer	141
Setting passwords	142
Using an instant password	142
Using a supervisor password	143
Using a user password	144
Deleting a user password	145
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	146
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	147
Mouse Utility	148
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	149
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	153
TOSHIBA Button Support	154
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	155
TOSHIBA Accessibility	156
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	157
Fingerprint utility limitations	157
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	157
Fingerprint Logon	158
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	158
Fingerprint reader limitations	159
ConfigFree®	160
Getting Started	160
ConfigFree® Utilities	161
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	164
Problems that are easy to fix	164
Problems when you turn on the computer	165
The Windows® operating system is not working	168
Using Startup options to fix problems	168
Internet problems	169
The Windows® operating system can help you	170
Resolving a hardware conflict	170
A plan of action	170
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	171
Memory problems	172
Power and the batteries	173
Keyboard problems	174
Display problems	175
Disk or internal storage drive problems	177
Optical drive problems	179
Sound system problems	180
ExpressCard® problems	180
Printer problems	182
Modem problems	183
Wireless networking problems	184
DVD operating problems	186
Develop good computing habits	187
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	188
If you need further assistance	193
Before you contact Toshiba	193
Contacting Toshiba	193
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	194
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	194
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	196
Hot Key Cards	196
Using the Hot Key Cards	197
Application Cards	198
Using the Application Cards	199
Card Case	199
Hot key functions	200
Volume Mute	200
Lock (Instant security)	201
Power plan	202
Sleep mode	203
Hibernation mode	204
Output (Display switch)	205
Display brightness	206
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	207
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	208
Zoom (Display resolution)	209
Keyboard hot key functions	210
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	211
Glossary	212

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Index

precautions

saving files

screen

blank

175

does not look normal/flickers

176

secondary button

set up communications

123

setting up

adding memory

computer

work environment

setting up a connection

124

Sleep mode

hot key

203

starting again from

sound

problem solving

180

sounds

recording

129

speakers

using external

129

start button

122

Start Search field

starting a program

Start Search field

Windows® Explorer

Windows® Start menu

starting up the computer

from Shut down

from Sleep

Startup menu

problem solving

168

supervisor password, deleting

144

supervisor password, set up

143

S-video

Taskbar

122

telephone line

connecting to modem

124

television

adjusting display

Toshiba

registering computer

worldwide offices

194

TOSHIBA Assist

136

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

149

Toshiba online resources

102

traveling tips

119

troubleshooting

DVD player

general problems

186

external keyboard

174

keyboard

174

keypad overlay

174

optical drive

179

turning on the computer

turning on the power

connecting

user password, disabling

145

user password, setting

144

using

129

using a file extension

Utilities

135

video projector

adjusting display

warranty

standard limited warranty

Web

126

Web Camera

131

Web sites

193

Wi-Fi®

wireless networking

123

Windows® Explorer

Windows® operating system

Help and Support

170

problem solving

168

Windows® operating system desktop

120