User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® U400 Series User's Guide1Contents27Introduction34This guide36Safety icons37Other icons used37Other documentation38Service options38Chapter 1: Getting Started39Selecting a place to work39Setting up a work environment39Keeping yourself comfortable40Precautions40Important information on your computer’s cooling fan42Setting up your computer42Setting up your software43Registering your computer with Toshiba44Adding optional external devices44Connecting to a power source45Charging the main battery47Using the computer for the first time48Opening the display panel48Your computer’s features and specifications49Turning on the power49Adding memory (optional)50Installing a memory module51Removing a memory module56Checking total memory58Using the TouchPad™59Scrolling with the TouchPad™59Control buttons59Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™60Using external display devices60Directing the display output when you turn on the computer60Adjusting the quality of the external display61Using an external keyboard62Using a mouse62Connecting a printer62Setting up a printer63Connecting an optional external diskette drive63Turning off the computer64Options for turning off the computer64Using the Shut Down command67Using and configuring Hibernation mode69Using and configuring Sleep mode72Closing the display panel75Customizing your computer’s settings75Caring for your computer75Cleaning the computer76Moving the computer76Using a computer lock76Chapter 2: Learning the Basics78Computing tips78Using the keyboard80Character keys80Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard80Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys81Function keys81Special Windows® keys81Overlay keys82Using the overlay to type numeric data82Starting a program83Starting a program from the Start menu83Starting a program from Windows® Explorer84Starting a program using the Start Search field85Saving your work85Printing your work87Backing up your work88Restoring your work88Using the optical drive88Optical drive components89Media control buttons90Inserting an optical disc90Playing an audio CD92Playing optical media93Recording optical media93Removing a disc with the computer on94Removing a disc with the computer off94Caring for optical discs95Toshiba’s online resources95Chapter 3: Mobile Computing96Toshiba’s energy-saver design96Running the computer on battery power96Battery Notice97Power management98Using additional batteries98Charging batteries98Charging the main battery99Charging the RTC battery99Monitoring main battery power100Determining remaining battery power101What to do when the main battery runs low102Setting battery notifications102Conserving battery power103Power Plans104Using a hot key to set the Power Plan105Changing the main battery106Removing the battery from the computer106Inserting a charged battery108Taking care of your battery109Safety precautions109Maintaining your battery110Disposing of used batteries110Traveling tips112Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features113Exploring the desktop113Finding your way around the desktop114Setting up for communications116Connecting your computer to a network116Connecting a modem to a telephone line117An overview of using the Internet119The Internet119The World Wide Web119Internet Service Providers119Connecting to the Internet120Surfing the Internet120Internet features121Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet121Exploring audio features121Recording sounds122Using external speakers or headphones122Web Camera123Using an ExpressCard®123Inserting an ExpressCard®123Removing an ExpressCard®124Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot125Inserting memory media125Removing memory media126Using the i.LINK® port126Chapter 5: Utilities127TOSHIBA Assist128Connect129Secure130Protect & Fix131Optimize132Setting passwords133Using an instant password133Using a supervisor password134Using a user password135Deleting a user password136TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility137TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility138Mouse Utility139TOSHIBA Hardware Setup140TOSHIBA Zooming Utility144TOSHIBA Button Support145CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer146TOSHIBA Accessibility147Fingerprint Authentication Utility148Fingerprint utility limitations148Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility148Fingerprint Logon149Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader149Fingerprint reader limitations150ConfigFree®151Getting Started151ConfigFree® Utilities152Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong155Problems that are easy to fix155Problems when you turn on the computer156The Windows® operating system is not working159Using Startup options to fix problems159Internet problems160The Windows® operating system can help you161Resolving a hardware conflict161A plan of action161Fixing a problem with Device Manager162Memory problems163Power and the batteries164Keyboard problems165Display problems166Disk drive problems168Optical drive problems170Sound system problems171ExpressCard® problems171Printer problems173Wireless networking problems174DVD operating problems176Develop good computing habits177Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system178If you need further assistance183Before you contact Toshiba183Contacting Toshiba183Other Toshiba Internet Web sites184Toshiba’s worldwide offices184Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards186Hot Key Cards186Using the Hot Key Cards187Application Cards188Using the Application Cards189Card Case189Hot key functions190Volume Mute190Lock (Instant security)191Power plan192Sleep mode193Hibernation mode194Output (Display switch)195Display brightness196Disabling or enabling wireless devices197Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™198Zoom (Display resolution)199Keyboard hot key functions200Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors201Glossary202Index216Size: 3.78 MBPages: 221Language: EnglishOpen manual
