User GuideTable of ContentsPortégé® R400/R405 Series User’s Guide1Contents19Introduction26This guide27Safety icons28Other icons used28Other documentation29Service options29Chapter 1: Getting Started30Selecting a place to work30Creating a computer-friendly environment30Keeping yourself comfortable31Precautions31Important information on your computer’s cooling fan32Setting up your computer33Setting up your software33Registering your computer with Toshiba34Adding optional external devices34Connecting to a power source35Charging the main battery37Using the computer for the first time38Opening the display panel38Your computer’s features and specifications39Turning on the power39Adding memory (optional)40Installing a memory module41Removing a memory module46Checking total memory47Hard Drive Recovery Utilities48Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs49Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options50Installing drivers and applications56Using the TouchPad™56Control buttons57Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™57Using external display devices57Directing the display output when you turn on the computer58Adjusting the quality of the external display59Using an external keyboard59Using a mouse59Connecting a printer59Setting up a printer60Connecting an optional external diskette drive61Turning off the computer61Options for turning off the computer62Using the Shut Down command64Using and configuring Hibernation mode66Using and configuring Sleep mode68Closing the display panel71Using your computer in tablet mode71Customizing your computer’s settings72Caring for your computer73Cleaning the computer73Moving the computer73Using a computer lock73Chapter 2: Learning the Basics75Computing tips75Using the keyboard76Character keys77Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard77Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys78Function keys78Special Windows® keys78Overlay keys79Using the overlay to type numeric data79Starting a program80Starting a program from the Start menu80Starting a program from Windows® Explorer81Starting a program using the Start Search field82Saving your work82Printing your work84Backing up your work85Restoring your work86Toshiba’s online resources86Chapter 3: Mobile Computing87Toshiba’s energy-saver design87Running the computer on battery power88Battery Notice88Power management89Using additional batteries89Charging batteries90Charging the main battery90Charging the RTC battery91Monitoring main battery power92Determining remaining battery power93What to do when the main battery runs low94Setting battery notification94Conserving battery power95Power Plans96Using a hot key to set the Power Plan97Changing the main battery98Removing the battery from the computer98Inserting a charged battery100Taking care of your battery101Safety precautions101Maintaining your battery102Disposing of used batteries103Traveling tips104Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features105Exploring the desktop105Finding your way around the desktop106Setting up for communications108Connecting your computer to a network108An overview of using the Internet109The Internet110The World Wide Web110Internet Service Providers110Connecting to the Internet110Surfing the Internet111Internet features111Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet112Exploring audio features112Recording sounds112Using external speakers or headphones113Using tablet mode113Preparing to use the tablet113Using tablet mode115Using the Toshiba tablet pen116Returning the computer to its original configuration116Using PC Cards117Inserting a PC Card117Removing a PC Card118Setting up a PC Card for your computer118Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities119TOSHIBA Assist120Connect121Secure122Protect & Fix123Optimize124Toshiba Application Installer125Setting passwords126Using an instant password126Using a supervisor password127Using a user password128Deleting a user password129TOSHIBA Security Assist130TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility132TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility133Mouse Utility134Toshiba Hardware Setup135TOSHIBA Zooming Utility137TOSHIBA Button Support138TOSHIBA Rotation Utility139Tablet PC Settings140Windows® Mobility Center142Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility143Trusted Platform Module (TPM)144TOSHIBA Accessibility145Fingerprint Authentication Utility146Fingerprint utility limitations146Fingerprint Enrollment146Fingerprint Logon148Power-on Security148Control Center149Password Bank151Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader154Fingerprint reader limitations156ConfigFree™156Getting Started157ConfigFree Utilities157Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong160Problems that are easy to fix160Problems when you turn on the computer161The Windows® operating system is not working164Using Startup options to fix problems164Internet problems165The Windows® operating system can help you166Resolving a hardware conflict166A plan of action166Fixing a problem with Device Manager167Memory problems168Power and the batteries169Keyboard problems170Display problems171Disk drive problems173Optical drive (optional) problems174Sound system problems175PC Card problems176Printer problems178Wireless networking problems179DVD operating problems182Develop good computing habits183Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system184If you need further assistance188Before you contact Toshiba188Contacting Toshiba188Other Toshiba Internet Web sites189Toshiba’s worldwide offices190Appendix A: Hot Keys192Hot Key Cards192Using the Hot Key Cards193Application Cards194Using the Application Cards194Card Case195Hot Key functions196Volume Mute196Password security197Power plan198Sleep mode199Hibernation mode200Display modes201Display brightness202Disabling or enabling wireless devices203Disabling or enabling the TouchPad204Changing screen resolution205Keyboard hot key functions206Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors207Glossary208Index222Size: 4.24 MBPages: 227Language: EnglishOpen manual
