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Toshiba Portege M400 Series Portege M405 Series User Manual

Toshiba Portege M400 Series Portege M405 Series User Manual (324 pages)

M400-S4033 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.37 MB

Table of Contents

Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Wireless Interoperability
7
Regulatory Information
8
Wireless Lan and Your Health
8
Device Authorization
12
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
13
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
18
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
19
Regulatory Statements
20
Table of Contents
26
Introduction
35
This Guide
36
Safety Icons
37
- Other Icons Used
  38
Other Documentation
38
Service Options
39
Chapter 1: Getting Started

40
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
  - Windows Special Keys
    93
  - Overlay Keys
    93
  - Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
    94
- Starting a Program
  94
- Saving Your Work
  97
  - Saving Files
    98
  - File Names
    98
- Printing Your Work
  99
- Backing up Your Work
  100
  - Restoring Your Work
    101
- Using the Optical Drive
  101
  - Optical Drive Components
    102
  - Inserting a Compact Disc
    103
  - Playing an Audio CD
    105
  - Playing Optical Media
    106
  - Creating a CD/DVD
    107
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer on
    108
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer off
    108
  - Caring for CD or DVD Discs
    109
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  109
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

110
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  110
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  110
  - Battery Notice
    111
  - Power Management
    112
  - Using Additional Batteries
    112
- Charging Batteries
  113
  - Charging the Main Battery
    113
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    114
- Monitoring Main Battery Power
  115
  - Determining Remaining Battery Power
    117
  - What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
    118
  - Setting Battery Alarms
    118
  - Conserving Battery Power
    119
  - Power Profiles
    120
  - Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile
    121
- Changing the Main Battery
  122
  - Removing the Battery from the Computer
    122
  - Inserting a Charged Battery
    124
- Taking Care of Your Battery
  126
  - Safety Precautions
    126
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    127
- Disposing of Used Batteries
  128
- Traveling Tips
  130
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features

131
- Exploring the Desktop
  131
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    132
- Setting up for Communications
  134
  - Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
    135
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    137
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  140
  - The Internet
    140
  - The World Wide Web
    140
  - Internet Service Providers
    141
  - Connecting to the Internet
    141
  - Surfing the Internet
    142
  - Internet Features
    142
  - Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
    143
- Exploring Audio Features
  143
  - Recording Sounds
    143
  - Using a Microphone
    144
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    145
- Using Tablet Mode
  146
  - Preparing to Use the Tablet
    146
  - Using Tablet Mode
    148
  - Using the Toshiba Tablet Pen
    150
  - Returning the Computer to Its Original Configuration
    151
- Using PC Cards
  151
  - Inserting a PC Card
    152
  - Removing a PC Card
    152
  - Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
    153
- Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
  154
  - Inserting Memory Media
    154
  - Removing Memory Media
    155
- Using the Ultra Slimbay
  156
  - Removing a Module from the Ultra Slimbay
    156
  - Inserting a Module into the Ultra Slimbay
    158
- Using the I.link ® Port
  158
- Using an Expansion Device
  159
  - Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with Your Computer
    159
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities

160
- TOSHIBA Assist
  161
  - Connect
    163
  - Secure
    164
  - Protect & Fix
    165
  - Optimize
    166
- Toshiba Application Installer
  167
- Setting Passwords
  168
  - Using an Instant Password
    168
  - Using a Supervisor Password
    169
  - Using a User Password
    171
- TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
  172
- TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility
  173
- Fn-Esse
  174
- TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility
  178
- TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
  179
- TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility
  180
  - Booting from a Bootable SD Card
    181
- TOSHIBA Power Saver
  182
  - Preset Power Profiles
    183
  - Quickly Creating a New Power Profile
    183
  - Customizing a Power Profile
    183
- Mouse Utility
  184
- Toshiba Hardware Setup
  185
- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  187
- Toshiba Button Controls
  189
- CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
  190
- TOSHIBA Rotation Utility
  191
- Tablet and Pen Settings
  192
- Cross Menu Utility
  194
  - Creating a New Menu
    195
- Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility
  196
- TOSHIBA Mobile Extension
  197
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
  199
- Fingerprint Authentication Utility
  200
  - Fingerprint Utility Limitations
    200
  - Fingerprint Enrollment
    200
  - Fingerprint Logon
    202
  - Power-On Security
    202
  - Control Center
    204
  - Password Bank
    206
  - Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Reader
    210
  - Fingerprint Reader Limitations
    212
- Important Information for Wireless Key Logon
  212
Chapter 6: Keeping Your Files Safe

213
- Using Passwords in the Windows Operating System
  213
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong

224
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  224
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  226
- The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
  230
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  233
  - A Plan of Action
    233
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    234
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    235
  - Power and the Batteries
    237
  - Keyboard Problems
    239
  - Display Problems
    240
  - Disk Drive Problems
    243
  - Optical Drive Problems
    245
  - Sound System Problems
    246
  - PC Card Problems
    247
  - Printer Problems
    250
  - Modem Problems
    251
  - Wireless Networking Problems
    252
- DVD Operating Problems
  255
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  258
  - Data and System Configuration Backup in Windows XP
    259
- If You Need Further Assistance
  265
  - Before You Contact Toshiba
    265
  - Contacting Toshiba
    266
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  267
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  267
Appendix A: Hot Keys

269
- Volume Mute
  269
- Password Security
  270
- Power Profile
  272
- Standby Mode
  272
- Hibernation Mode
  273
- Display Modes
  274
- Display Brightness
  274
- Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
  275
- Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
  275
- Zooming Applications In/Out
  276
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  276
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

277
- Computer
  278
Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba

279
- Getting Started
  279
  - Starting Configfree
    279
  - Configfree Utilities
    280
- Configfree Utilities
  281
  - Connectivity Doctor
    281
  - Search for Wireless Devices
    284
  - Profile Settings
    290
  - Configfree SUMMIT
    293
  - Quick Connect
    297
- Using the Automatic Switch
  300
- Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
  301
- Glossary
  302
- Index
  317

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