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Portégé® M400/M405 Series User’s Guide
1
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
- Starting a program
  94
- Saving your work
  97
- 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
- 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
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
  - Starting Fn-esse®
    174
  - Using drag-and-drop to assign a key
    175
  - Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key
    176
  - Viewing existing key assignments
    177
  - Changing or removing existing key assignments
    177
- 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
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer
278
- Getting Started
  279
  - Starting ConfigFree
    279
- 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

Size:

4.22 MB
Pages:

324
Language:

English

User Guide

Table of Contents

PORTÉGÉ M400
1
Preface
6
General Precautions
11
Table of Contents
13
Chapter 1: Introduction
17
- Equipment checklist
  17
- Features
  19
- Special features
  26
- Utilities
  29
- Options
  33
Chapter 2: The Grand Tour
36
- Front with the display closed
  36
- Left side
  38
- Right side
  39
- Back side
  40
- Underside
  41
- Front with the display open
  43
- System indicators
  46
- Keyboard indicators
  47
- USB floppy disk drive (optional)
  48
- Optical media drives
  49
- AC adaptor
  51
Chapter 3: Getting Started
53
- Setting up your work space
  53
- Operating the computer in Tablet mode
  58
- Connecting the AC adaptor
  59
- Opening the display
  62
- Turning on the power
  62
- Starting up for the first time
  63
- Turning off the power
  63
- Restarting the computer
  67
- Restoring your preinstalled software
  67
Chapter 4: Operating Basics
69
- Using the Touch Pad
  69
- Using the Tablet PC Pen and Reserve Pen
  70
- Changing to the Tablet mode
  76
- Changing the screen orientation
  78
- Using Accelerometer Utilities
  80
- Changing to the laptop mode
  81
- Using the Fingerprint Sensor
  81
- Using the USB floppy disk drive (optional)
  88
- Changing Ultra Slim Bay modules
  89
- Using optical media drives
  91
- Writing CDs on DVD-ROM / CD-R/RW drive
  95
- Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive
  97
- Media care
  106
- Sound System
  107
- Modem
  109
- Wireless communications
  112
- LAN
  116
- Cleaning the computer
  117
- Moving the computer
  118
- Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection
  119
- Heat dispersal
  121
Chapter 5: The Keyboard
122
- Typewriter keys
  122
- Function keys: F1 … F12
  123
- Soft keys: Fn key combinations
  123
- Hot keys
  124
- Windows special keys
  128
- Keypad overlay
  128
- Generating ASCII characters
  130
Chapter 6: Power and Power-Up Modes
131
- Power conditions
  131
- Power indicators
  134
- Battery types
  135
- Care and use of the battery pack
  137
- Replacing the battery pack
  144
- TOSHIBA Password Utility
  146
- Tablet mode
  149
- Power-up modes
  149
- Panel power on/off
  150
- System Auto Off
  150
Chapter 7: HW Setup
151
- Accessing HW Setup
  151
- HW Setup window
  151
- Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit Capability and TPM
  158
Chapter 8: Optional Devices
162
- PC card
  163
- Bridge media slot
  164
- Memory expansion
  170
- Battery Pack
  175
- Universal AC Adaptor
  175
- Slice Expansion Battery
  176
- Battery Charger
  178
- HDD Kit (Serial-ATA)
  178
- Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor
  180
- USB FDD Kit
  181
- Tablet PC Pen
  181
- Reserve Pen
  181
- External monitor
  182
- i.LINK (IEEE1394)
  182
- TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator
  184
- Security lock
  185
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
186
- Problem solving process
  186
- Hardware and system checklist
  188
- TOSHIBA support
  205
Chapter 10: Legal Footnotes
206
- CPU*1
  206
- Memory (Main System)*2
  207
- Battery Life*3
  207
- HDD Drive Capacity*4
  207
- LCD*5
  208
- Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")*6
  208
- Wireless LAN*7
  208
- Non-applicable Icons*8
  208
- Copy Protection*9
  208
- Images*10
  208
Appendix A: Specifications
209
- Physical Dimensions
  209
Appendix B: Display Controller and Modes
212
- Display controller
  212
- Video modes
  212
Appendix C: Wireless LAN
221
- Card Specifications
  221
- Radio Characteristics
  222
- Supported Frequency Sub-bands
  222
Appendix D: TOSHIBA RAID
225
- Windows Manual Setup
  226
- Starting, Modifying and Ending the BIOS Setup Program
  228
Appendix E: Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability
230
- Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health
  232
- Regulatory statements
  232
Appendix F: AC Power Cord and Connectors
233
- Certification agencies
  233
Appendix G: TOSHIBA Anti-theft Protection Timer
235
Appendix H: If your computer is stolen
236
Glossary
238
Index
252

Size:

4.77 MB
Pages:

255
Language:

English

User Guide

Table of Contents

PORTÉGÉ M400
1
Preface
6
General Precautions
11
Table of Contents
13
Chapter 1: Introduction
17
- Equipment checklist
  17
- Features
  19
- Special features
  26
- Utilities
  29
- Options
  33
Chapter 2: The Grand Tour
36
- Front with the display closed
  36
- Left side
  38
- Right side
  39
- Back side
  40
- Underside
  41
- Front with the display open
  43
- System indicators
  46
- Keyboard indicators
  47
- USB floppy disk drive (optional)
  48
- Optical media drives
  49
- AC adaptor
  51
Chapter 3: Getting Started
53
- Setting up your work space
  53
- Operating the computer in Tablet mode
  58
- Connecting the AC adaptor
  59
- Opening the display
  62
- Turning on the power
  62
- Starting up for the first time
  63
- Turning off the power
  63
- Restarting the computer
  67
- Restoring your preinstalled software
  67
Chapter 4: Operating Basics
69
- Using the Touch Pad
  69
- Using the Tablet PC Pen and Reserve Pen
  70
- Changing to the Tablet mode
  76
- Changing the screen orientation
  78
- Using Accelerometer Utilities
  80
- Changing to the laptop mode
  81
- Using the Fingerprint Sensor
  81
- Using the USB floppy disk drive (optional)
  88
- Changing Ultra Slim Bay modules
  89
- Using optical media drives
  91
- Writing CDs on DVD-ROM / CD-R/RW drive
  95
- Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive
  97
- Media care
  106
- Sound System
  107
- Modem
  109
- Wireless communications
  112
- LAN
  116
- Cleaning the computer
  117
- Moving the computer
  118
- Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection
  119
- Heat dispersal
  121
Chapter 5: The Keyboard
122
- Typewriter keys
  122
- Function keys: F1 … F12
  123
- Soft keys: Fn key combinations
  123
- Hot keys
  124
- Windows special keys
  128
- Keypad overlay
  128
- Generating ASCII characters
  130
Chapter 6: Power and Power-Up Modes
131
- Power conditions
  131
- Power indicators
  134
- Battery types
  135
- Care and use of the battery pack
  137
- Replacing the battery pack
  144
- TOSHIBA Password Utility
  146
- Tablet mode
  149
- Power-up modes
  149
- Panel power on/off
  150
- System Auto Off
  150
Chapter 7: HW Setup
151
- Accessing HW Setup
  151
- HW Setup window
  151
- Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit Capability and TPM
  158
Chapter 8: Optional Devices
162
- PC card
  163
- Bridge media slot
  164
- Memory expansion
  170
- Battery Pack
  175
- Universal AC Adaptor
  175
- Slice Expansion Battery
  176
- Battery Charger
  178
- HDD Kit (Serial-ATA)
  178
- Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor
  180
- USB FDD Kit
  181
- Tablet PC Pen
  181
- Reserve Pen
  181
- External monitor
  182
- i.LINK (IEEE1394)
  182
- TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator
  184
- Security lock
  185
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
186
- Problem solving process
  186
- Hardware and system checklist
  188
- TOSHIBA support
  205
Chapter 10: Legal Footnotes
206
- CPU*1
  206
- Memory (Main System)*2
  207
- Battery Life*3
  207
- HDD Drive Capacity*4
  207
- LCD*5
  208
- Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")*6
  208
- Wireless LAN*7
  208
- Non-applicable Icons*8
  208
- Copy Protection*9
  208
- Images*10
  208
Appendix A: Specifications
209
- Physical Dimensions
  209
Appendix B: Display Controller and Modes
212
- Display controller
  212
- Video modes
  212
Appendix C: Wireless LAN
221
- Card Specifications
  221
- Radio Characteristics
  222
- Supported Frequency Sub-bands
  222
Appendix D: TOSHIBA RAID
225
- Windows Manual Setup
  226
- Starting, Modifying and Ending the BIOS Setup Program
  228
Appendix E: Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability
230
- Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health
  232
- Regulatory statements
  232
Appendix F: AC Power Cord and Connectors
233
- Certification agencies
  233
Appendix G: TOSHIBA Anti-theft Protection Timer
235
Appendix H: If your computer is stolen
236
Glossary
238
Index
252

Size:

4.77 MB
Pages:

255
Language:

English

User Guide

Table of Contents

PORTÉGÉ M400
1
Preface
6
General Precautions
11
Table of Contents
13
Chapter 1: Introduction
17
- Equipment checklist
  17
- Features
  19
- Special features
  26
- Utilities
  29
- Options
  33
Chapter 2: The Grand Tour
36
- Front with the display closed
  36
- Left side
  38
- Right side
  39
- Back side
  40
- Underside
  41
- Front with the display open
  43
- System indicators
  46
- Keyboard indicators
  47
- USB floppy disk drive (optional)
  48
- Optical media drives
  49
- AC adaptor
  51
Chapter 3: Getting Started
53
- Setting up your work space
  53
- Operating the computer in Tablet mode
  58
- Connecting the AC adaptor
  59
- Opening the display
  62
- Turning on the power
  62
- Starting up for the first time
  63
- Turning off the power
  63
- Restarting the computer
  67
- Restoring your preinstalled software
  67
Chapter 4: Operating Basics
69
- Using the Touch Pad
  69
- Using the Tablet PC Pen and Reserve Pen
  70
- Changing to the Tablet mode
  76
- Changing the screen orientation
  78
- Using Accelerometer Utilities
  80
- Changing to the laptop mode
  81
- Using the Fingerprint Sensor
  81
- Using the USB floppy disk drive (optional)
  88
- Changing Ultra Slim Bay modules
  89
- Using optical media drives
  91
- Writing CDs on DVD-ROM / CD-R/RW drive
  95
- Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive
  97
- Media care
  106
- Sound System
  107
- Modem
  109
- Wireless communications
  112
- LAN
  116
- Cleaning the computer
  117
- Moving the computer
  118
- Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection
  119
- Heat dispersal
  121
Chapter 5: The Keyboard
122
- Typewriter keys
  122
- Function keys: F1 … F12
  123
- Soft keys: Fn key combinations
  123
- Hot keys
  124
- Windows special keys
  128
- Keypad overlay
  128
- Generating ASCII characters
  130
Chapter 6: Power and Power-Up Modes
131
- Power conditions
  131
- Power indicators
  134
- Battery types
  135
- Care and use of the battery pack
  137
- Replacing the battery pack
  144
- TOSHIBA Password Utility
  146
- Tablet mode
  149
- Power-up modes
  149
- Panel power on/off
  150
- System Auto Off
  150
Chapter 7: HW Setup
151
- Accessing HW Setup
  151
- HW Setup window
  151
- Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit Capability and TPM
  158
Chapter 8: Optional Devices
162
- PC card
  163
- Bridge media slot
  164
- Memory expansion
  170
- Battery Pack
  175
- Universal AC Adaptor
  175
- Slice Expansion Battery
  176
- Battery Charger
  178
- HDD Kit (Serial-ATA)
  178
- Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor
  180
- USB FDD Kit
  181
- Tablet PC Pen
  181
- Reserve Pen
  181
- External monitor
  182
- i.LINK (IEEE1394)
  182
- TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator
  184
- Security lock
  185
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
186
- Problem solving process
  186
- Hardware and system checklist
  188
- TOSHIBA support
  205
Chapter 10: Legal Footnotes
206
- CPU*1
  206
- Memory (Main System)*2
  207
- Battery Life*3
  207
- HDD Drive Capacity*4
  207
- LCD*5
  208
- Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")*6
  208
- Wireless LAN*7
  208
- Non-applicable Icons*8
  208
- Copy Protection*9
  208
- Images*10
  208
Appendix A: Specifications
209
- Physical Dimensions
  209
Appendix B: Display Controller and Modes
212
- Display controller
  212
- Video modes
  212
Appendix C: Wireless LAN
221
- Card Specifications
  221
- Radio Characteristics
  222
- Supported Frequency Sub-bands
  222
Appendix D: TOSHIBA RAID
225
- Windows Manual Setup
  226
- Starting, Modifying and Ending the BIOS Setup Program
  228
Appendix E: Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability
230
- Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health
  232
- Regulatory statements
  232
Appendix F: AC Power Cord and Connectors
233
- Certification agencies
  233
Appendix G: TOSHIBA Anti-theft Protection Timer
235
Appendix H: If your computer is stolen
236
Glossary
238
Index
252

Size:

4.77 MB
Pages:

255
Language:

English

User Guide

Table of Contents

Size:

3.99 MB
Pages:

317
Language:

English

User Guide

Table of Contents

Size:

3.99 MB
Pages:

317
Language:

English

User Guide

Table of Contents

PORTÉGÉ M400
1
Preface
6
General Precautions
11
Table of Contents
13
Chapter 1: Introduction
17
- Equipment checklist
  17
- Features
  19
- Special features
  26
- Utilities
  29
- Options
  33
Chapter 2: The Grand Tour
36
- Front with the display closed
  36
- Left side
  38
- Right side
  39
- Back side
  40
- Underside
  41
- Front with the display open
  43
- System indicators
  46
- Keyboard indicators
  47
- USB floppy disk drive (optional)
  48
- Optical media drives
  49
- AC adaptor
  51
Chapter 3: Getting Started
53
- Setting up your work space
  53
- Operating the computer in Tablet mode
  58
- Connecting the AC adaptor
  59
- Opening the display
  62
- Turning on the power
  62
- Starting up for the first time
  63
- Turning off the power
  63
- Restarting the computer
  67
- Restoring your preinstalled software
  67
Chapter 4: Operating Basics
69
- Using the Touch Pad
  69
- Using the Tablet PC Pen and Reserve Pen
  70
- Changing to the Tablet mode
  76
- Changing the screen orientation
  78
- Using Accelerometer Utilities
  80
- Changing to the laptop mode
  81
- Using the Fingerprint Sensor
  81
- Using the USB floppy disk drive (optional)
  88
- Changing Ultra Slim Bay modules
  89
- Using optical media drives
  91
- Writing CDs on DVD-ROM / CD-R/RW drive
  95
- Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive
  97
- Media care
  106
- Sound System
  107
- Modem
  109
- Wireless communications
  112
- LAN
  116
- Cleaning the computer
  117
- Moving the computer
  118
- Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection
  119
- Heat dispersal
  121
Chapter 5: The Keyboard
122
- Typewriter keys
  122
- Function keys: F1 … F12
  123
- Soft keys: Fn key combinations
  123
- Hot keys
  124
- Windows special keys
  128
- Keypad overlay
  128
- Generating ASCII characters
  130
Chapter 6: Power and Power-Up Modes
131
- Power conditions
  131
- Power indicators
  134
- Battery types
  135
- Care and use of the battery pack
  137
- Replacing the battery pack
  144
- TOSHIBA Password Utility
  146
- Tablet mode
  149
- Power-up modes
  149
- Panel power on/off
  150
- System Auto Off
  150
Chapter 7: HW Setup
151
- Accessing HW Setup
  151
- HW Setup window
  151
- Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit Capability and TPM
  158
Chapter 8: Optional Devices
162
- PC card
  163
- Bridge media slot
  164
- Memory expansion
  170
- Battery Pack
  175
- Universal AC Adaptor
  175
- Slice Expansion Battery
  176
- Battery Charger
  178
- HDD Kit (Serial-ATA)
  178
- Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor
  180
- USB FDD Kit
  181
- Tablet PC Pen
  181
- Reserve Pen
  181
- External monitor
  182
- i.LINK (IEEE1394)
  182
- TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator
  184
- Security lock
  185
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
186
- Problem solving process
  186
- Hardware and system checklist
  188
- TOSHIBA support
  205
Chapter 10: Legal Footnotes
206
- CPU*1
  206
- Memory (Main System)*2
  207
- Battery Life*3
  207
- HDD Drive Capacity*4
  207
- LCD*5
  208
- Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")*6
  208
- Wireless LAN*7
  208
- Non-applicable Icons*8
  208
- Copy Protection*9
  208
- Images*10
  208
Appendix A: Specifications
209
- Physical Dimensions
  209
Appendix B: Display Controller and Modes
212
- Display controller
  212
- Video modes
  212
Appendix C: Wireless LAN
221
- Card Specifications
  221
- Radio Characteristics
  222
- Supported Frequency Sub-bands
  222
Appendix D: TOSHIBA RAID
225
- Windows Manual Setup
  226
- Starting, Modifying and Ending the BIOS Setup Program
  228
Appendix E: Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability
230
- Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health
  232
- Regulatory statements
  232
Appendix F: AC Power Cord and Connectors
233
- Certification agencies
  233
Appendix G: TOSHIBA Anti-theft Protection Timer
235
Appendix H: If your computer is stolen
236
Glossary
238
Index
252

Size:

4.77 MB
Pages:

255
Language:

English