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232 Index does not look normal/flickers 177 secondary button 69 set up communications 124 setting up adding memory 52 computer 44, 54 work environment 41 setting up a connection 125 Sleep mode 76 hot key 204 starting again from 84 sound problem solving 181 sounds recording 130 speakers using external 130 start button 123 Start Search field 94 starting a program 92 Start Search field 94 Windows® Explorer 93 Windows® Start menu 92 starting up the computer from Shut down 79 from Sleep 84 Startup menu problem solving 169 supervisor password, deleting 145 supervisor password, set up 144 S-video 69 T Taskbar 123 telephone line connecting to modem 125 television adjusting display 72 Toshiba registering computer 46 worldwide offices 195 TOSHIBA Assist 137 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 150 Toshiba online resources 103 traveling tips 120 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 187 external keyboard 175 keyboard 175 keypad overlay 175 optical drive 180 turning on the computer 51 turning on the power 51 TV connecting 70 U user password, disabling 146 user password, setting 145 using 130 using a file extension 96 Utilities 136 V video projector adjusting display 72 W warranty standard limited warranty 40 Web 127 Web Camera 132 Web sites 194 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 124 Windows® Explorer 93

Section	Page
Satellite® U400 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	29
Introduction	36
This guide	38
Safety icons	39
Other icons used	39
Other documentation	40
Service options	40
Chapter 1: Getting Started	41
Selecting a place to work	41
Setting up a work environment	41
Keeping yourself comfortable	42
Precautions	42
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	44
Setting up your computer	44
Setting up your software	45
Registering your computer with Toshiba	46
Adding optional external devices	46
Connecting to a power source	47
Charging the main battery	49
Using the computer for the first time	50
Opening the display panel	50
Your computer’s features and specifications	51
Turning on the power	51
Adding memory (optional)	52
Installing a memory module	53
Removing a memory module	58
Checking total memory	60
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	61
Creating Recovery DVDs	61
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	62
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	67
Installing drivers and applications	68
Using the TouchPad™	68
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	69
Control buttons	69
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	69
Using external display devices	69
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	70
Adjusting the quality of the external display	72
Using an external keyboard	72
Using a mouse	72
Connecting a printer	72
Setting up a printer	73
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	74
Turning off the computer	74
Options for turning off the computer	75
Using the Shut Down command	77
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	79
Using and configuring Sleep mode	82
Closing the display panel	84
Customizing your computer’s settings	85
Caring for your computer	85
Cleaning the computer	85
Moving the computer	85
Using a computer lock	86
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	87
Computing tips	87
Using the keyboard	89
Character keys	89
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	89
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	90
Function keys	90
Special Windows® keys	90
Overlay keys	91
Using the overlay to type numeric data	91
Starting a program	92
Starting a program from the Start menu	92
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	93
Starting a program using the Start Search field	94
Saving your work	94
Printing your work	96
Backing up your work	97
Restoring your work	97
Using the optical drive	97
Optical drive components	98
Media control buttons	99
Inserting an optical disc	99
Playing an audio CD	101
Playing optical media	101
Recording optical media	102
Removing a disc with the computer on	102
Removing a disc with the computer off	103
Caring for optical discs	103
Toshiba’s online resources	103
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	104
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	104
Running the computer on battery power	104
Battery Notice	105
Power management	106
Using additional batteries	106
Charging batteries	106
Charging the main battery	107
Charging the RTC battery	107
Monitoring main battery power	108
Determining remaining battery power	109
What to do when the main battery runs low	110
Setting battery notifications	110
Conserving battery power	111
Power Plans	112
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	113
Changing the main battery	114
Removing the battery from the computer	114
Inserting a charged battery	116
Taking care of your battery	117
Safety precautions	117
Maintaining your battery	118
Disposing of used batteries	118
Traveling tips	120
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	121
Exploring the desktop	121
Finding your way around the desktop	122
Setting up for communications	124
Connecting your computer to a network	124
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	125
An overview of using the Internet	127
The Internet	127
The World Wide Web	127
Internet Service Providers	127
Connecting to the Internet	128
Surfing the Internet	128
Internet features	129
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	129
Exploring audio features	130
Recording sounds	130
Using external speakers or headphones	130
FM tuner	131
Web Camera	132
Using an ExpressCard®	132
Inserting an ExpressCard®	132
Removing an ExpressCard®	133
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	134
Inserting memory media	134
Removing memory media	135
Using the i.LINK® port	135
Chapter 5: Utilities	136
TOSHIBA Assist	137
Connect	138
Secure	139
Protect & Fix	140
Optimize	141
TOSHIBA Application Installer	142
Setting passwords	143
Using an instant password	143
Using a supervisor password	144
Using a user password	145
Deleting a user password	146
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	147
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	148
Mouse Utility	149
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	150
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	154
TOSHIBA Button Support	155
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	156
TOSHIBA Accessibility	157
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	158
Fingerprint utility limitations	158
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	158
Fingerprint Logon	159
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	159
Fingerprint reader limitations	160
ConfigFree®	161
Getting Started	161
ConfigFree® Utilities	162
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	165
Problems that are easy to fix	165
Problems when you turn on the computer	166
The Windows® operating system is not working	169
Using Startup options to fix problems	169
Internet problems	170
The Windows® operating system can help you	171
Resolving a hardware conflict	171
A plan of action	171
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	172
Memory problems	173
Power and the batteries	174
Keyboard problems	175
Display problems	176
Disk drive problems	178
Optical drive problems	180
Sound system problems	181
ExpressCard® problems	181
Printer problems	183
Modem problems	184
Wireless networking problems	185
DVD operating problems	187
Develop good computing habits	188
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	189
If you need further assistance	194
Before you contact Toshiba	194
Contacting Toshiba	194
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	195
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	195
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	197
Hot Key Cards	197
Using the Hot Key Cards	198
Application Cards	199
Using the Application Cards	200
Card Case	200
Hot key functions	201
Volume Mute	201
Lock (Instant security)	202
Power plan	203
Sleep mode	204
Hibernation mode	205
Output (Display switch)	206
Display brightness	207
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	208
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	209
Zoom (Display resolution)	210
Keyboard hot key functions	211
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	212
Glossary	213
A	215
B	215
C	216
D	218
E	219
F	220
G	220
H	220
I	221
K	221
L	221
M	222
N	223
O	223
P	223
R	224
S	225
T	225
U	226
W	226

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Index

does not look normal/flickers

177

secondary button

set up communications

124

setting up

adding memory

computer

work environment

setting up a connection

125

Sleep mode

hot key

204

starting again from

sound

problem solving

181

sounds

recording

130

speakers

using external

130

start button

123

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

169

supervisor password, deleting

145

supervisor password, set up

144

S-video

Taskbar

123

telephone line

connecting to modem

125

television

adjusting display

Toshiba

registering computer

worldwide offices

195

TOSHIBA Assist

137

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

150

Toshiba online resources

103

traveling tips

120

troubleshooting

DVD player

general problems

187

external keyboard

175

keyboard

175

keypad overlay

175

optical drive

180

turning on the computer

turning on the power

connecting

user password, disabling

146

user password, setting

145

using

130

using a file extension

Utilities

136

video projector

adjusting display

warranty

standard limited warranty

Web

127

Web Camera

132

Web sites

194

Wi-Fi®

wireless networking

124

Windows® Explorer