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Toshiba Portege M400-S4031 User Manual (317 pages)

Toshiba Portege M400: Users Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.13 MB

Fcc Requirements
4
Introduction
35
Safety Icons
37
- Other Icons Used
  38
This Guide
37
Other Documentation
38
Service Options
39
Chapter 1: Getting Started

40
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

77
- Computing Tips
  77
- Using the Keyboard
  79
  - Character Keys
    79
  - Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
    79
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    80
  - Function Keys
    80
  - Windows Special Keys
    81
  - Overlay Keys
    81
- Starting a Program
  82
- Saving Your Work
  86
  - Saving Files
    86
  - File Names
    87
- Printing Your Work
  88
- Backing up Your Work
  89
  - Restoring Your Work
    90
- Using the Optical Drive
  90
  - Optical Drive Components
    91
  - Inserting a Compact Disc
    92
  - Playing an Audio CD
    94
  - Playing Cds
    96
  - Creating a CD
    96
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer on
    97
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer off
    98
  - Caring for CD or DVD Discs
    98
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  99
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

100
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  100
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  100
  - Battery Notice
    101
  - Power Management
    102
  - Using Additional Batteries
    102
- Charging Batteries
  103
  - Charging the Main Battery
    103
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    104
- Monitoring Main Battery Power
  105
  - Determining Remaining Battery Power
    107
  - What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
    109
  - Setting Battery Alarms
    109
  - Conserving Battery Power
    110
  - Power Profiles
    111
  - Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile
    112
- Changing the Main Battery
  113
  - Removing the Battery from the Computer
    114
  - Inserting a Charged Battery
    116
- Taking Care of Your Battery
  117
  - Safety Precautions
    117
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    118
- Disposing of Used Batteries
  119
- Traveling Tips
  120
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features

121
- Windows XP Special Features
  121
- Personalizing Your Desktop
  122
  - Customizing the Taskbar
    122
  - Bringing the World to Your Desktop
    123
  - Changing Desktop and Browsing Style
    124
  - Personalizing Individual Windows
    126
  - Customizing Window Toolbars
    126
  - Displaying Information about each Folder
    127
- Setting up for Communications
  128
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  134
  - The Internet
    135
  - The World Wide Web
    135
  - Internet Service Providers
    135
  - Connecting to the Internet
    136
  - Surfing the Internet
    136
  - Internet Features
    137
  - Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
    138
- Exploring Audio Features
  138
  - Recording Sounds
    138
  - Using a Microphone
    139
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    140
- Using Tablet Mode
  141
  - Preparing to Use the Tablet
    141
  - Using Tablet Mode
    144
  - Using the Toshiba Tablet Pen
    146
  - Returning the Computer to Its Original Configuration
    146
- Using PC Cards
  147
  - Inserting a PC Card
    147
  - Removing a PC Card
    148
  - Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
    149
- Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
  149
  - Inserting Memory Media
    150
  - Removing Memory Media
    150
- Using the Ultra Slimbay
  151
  - Removing a Module from the Ultra Slimbay
    152
  - Inserting a Module into the Ultra Slimbay
    154
- Using the I.link ® Port
  154
- Using an Expansion Device
  154
  - Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port
    155
  - Replicator with Your Computer
    155
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities

156
- Fn-Esse
  157
- Toshiba Hotkey Utility
  161
- Toshiba Assist
  162
  - Connect
    164
  - Secure
    165
  - Protect & Fix
    166
  - Optimize
    166
- Setting Passwords
  167
  - Using an Instant Password
    168
  - Using a Supervisor or User Password
    168
    
    Setting a Supervisor Password
    169
    
    Deleting a Supervisor Password
    169
- PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
  171
- HDD Protection Utility
  172
- Toshiba Power Saver
  174
- Toshiba SD Memory Card Format Utility
  176
- Mouse Utility
  177
- Toshiba Mobile Extension
  178
- Toshiba Zooming Utility
  179
- Toshiba Button Controls
  180
- CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
  181
- Toshiba Hardware Setup
  182
- Tablet and Pen Settings
  184
- Toshiba Rotation Utility
  185
- Cross Menu Utility
  187
- Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility
  189
- Toshiba SD Memory Boot Utility
  190
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
  191
- Fingerprint Authentication Utility
  192
  - Fingerprint Utility Limitations
    192
  - Fingerprint Enrollment
    192
  - Fingerprint Logon
    194
  - Power-On Security
    195
  - Control Center
    197
  - Password Bank
    198
  - Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Reader
    203
  - Fingerprint Reader Limitations
    205
Chapter 6: Keeping Your Files Safe

206
- Using Passwords in the Windows Operating System
  206
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong

217
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  217
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  219
- The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
  221
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  224
  - A Plan of Action
    224
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    225
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    226
  - Power and the Batteries
    228
  - Keyboard Problems
    230
  - Display Problems
    231
  - Disk Drive Problems
    234
  - Optical Drive Problems
    236
  - Sound System Problems
    238
  - PC Card Problems
    238
  - Printer Problems
    241
  - Modem Problems
    242
  - Wireless Networking Problems
    243
- DVD Operating Problems
  247
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  249
  - Data and System Configuration Backup in Windows XP
    251
- If You Need Further Assistance
  257
  - Before You Contact Toshiba
    257
  - Contacting Toshiba
    258
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  259
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  260
Appendix A: Hot Keys

262
- Volume Mute
  262
- Password Security
  263
- Power Usage Mode
  265
- Standby Mode
  265
- Hibernation Mode
  266
- Display Modes
  267
- Display Brightness
  267
- Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
  268
- Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
  268
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  269
- Display Resolution
  269
- Zooming Applications In/Out
  269
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

270
Appendix C: Using Configfree ™ with Your Toshiba Computer

271
- Getting Started
  272
  - Starting Configfree
    272
  - Configfree Utilities
    273
- Configfree Utilities
  274
  - Connectivity Doctor
    274
  - Search for Wireless Devices
    277
  - Profile Settings
    282
  - Configfree SUMMIT
    286
  - Quick Connect
    290
- Using the Automatic Switch
  293
- Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
  293
- Glossary
  295
- Index
  310

Toshiba Portege M400-S4031 Specifications (8 pages)

Toshiba Portege M400-S4031: Specifications

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features

Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities

Chapter 6: Keeping Your Files Safe

Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong

Appendix A: Hot Keys

Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

Appendix C: Using Configfree ™ with Your Toshiba Computer

Toshiba Portege M400-S4031 Specifications (8 pages)

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