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FAT File Allocation Table, Help and Support

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228 Index external diskette drive connecting 73 external display, adjusting 71 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 177 file extensions 95 file, backing up 87 files backing up 96 printing 95 restoring 96 saving 93 fingerprint authentication 157 fingerprint Authentication Utility using 157 FM tuner 130 Fn keys 89 function keys 89 H hard drive recovery utilities 60 hardware conflicts 170 resolving 171 headphones using 129 Help and Support Windows® operating system 170 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key display brightness 206 Hibernation mode 204 keyboard overlays 210 Lock (Instant security) 201 Output (Display switch) 205 power plan 202 Sleep mode 203 volume mute 200 Zoom (Display resolution) 209 zooming 210 Hot Key Cards 196 Hot key functions 200 hot key power plan 112 http 126 I i.LINK® port 134 icon 121 desktop 121 moving to desktop 121 recycle bin 121 safety 38 installation memory module 52 installing memory modules 51 mouse 71 instant passwords, using 142 Internet bookmarked site not found 169 connecting to 127 features 128 slow connection 169 surfing 127 uploading and downloading files 128 URL address not found 169 using 126 Internet Service Providers 126 ISPs 126 J jack RJ-11 125 K keyboard character keys 88 function keys 89 hot keys 210 not working 166 overlay keys 90 special Windows® keys 89

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

external diskette drive

connecting

external display, adjusting

FAT (File Allocation Table)

177

file extensions

file, backing up

files

backing up

printing

restoring

saving

fingerprint

authentication

157

fingerprint Authentication Utility

using

157

FM tuner

130

Fn keys

function keys

hard drive recovery utilities

hardware conflicts

170

resolving

171

headphones

using

129

Help and Support

Windows® operating system

170

Hibernation mode

configuring

starting again from

hot key

display brightness

206

Hibernation mode

204

keyboard overlays

210

Lock (Instant security)

201

Output (Display switch)

205

power plan

202

Sleep mode

203

volume mute

200

Zoom (Display resolution)

209

zooming

210

Hot Key Cards

196

Hot key functions

200

hot key power plan

112

http

126

i.LINK® port

134

icon

121

desktop

121

moving to desktop

121

recycle bin

121

safety

installation

memory module

installing

memory modules

mouse

instant passwords, using

142

Internet

bookmarked site not found

169

connecting to

127

features

128

slow connection

169

surfing

127

uploading and downloading files

128

URL address not found

169

using

126

Internet Service Providers

126

ISPs

126

jack

RJ-11

125

keyboard

character keys

function keys

hot keys

210

not working

166

overlay keys

special Windows® keys