Reference GuideTable of ContentsSatellite Pro® U400 Series Resource Guide1Introduction20This guide21Other documentation22Setting up your computer and getting started22Precautions22Your computer’s features and specifications23Connecting to a power source24Connecting a printer26Adding memory (optional)26Installing a memory module27Removing a memory module31Your computer’s TFT display32Inserting an ExpressCard®32Removing an ExpressCard®33Learning the basics33Computing tips33Using the TouchPad™34Scrolling with the TouchPad™34Control buttons34Using the optical drive35Inserting an optical disc36Removing a disc with the computer on37Removing a disc with the computer off37Moving the computer37Mobile computing38Running the computer on battery power38Monitoring main battery power38Setting battery alarms39Changing the main battery39Taking care of your battery41Safety precautions41Maintaining your battery42Disposing of used batteries43If something goes wrong44Problems that are easy to fix44Problems when you turn on the computer45Display problems46ExpressCard® problems47If you need further assistance48Before you contact Toshiba48Contacting Toshiba48Toshiba voice contact48Power cord/cable connectors49Features and specifications49Index50A50B50C50D50E50F50I50K50L50M50O51P51R51S51T51W51Size: 1.16 MBPages: 52Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite Pro® U400 Series User’s Guide1Contents27Introduction35This guide37Safety icons38Other icons used38Other documentation39Service options39Chapter 1: Getting Started40Selecting a place to work40Setting up a work environment40Keeping yourself comfortable41Precautions41Important information on your computer’s cooling fan43Setting up your computer43Setting up your software44Registering your computer with Toshiba45Adding optional external devices45Connecting to a power source46Charging the main battery48Using the computer for the first time49Opening the display panel49Your computer’s features and specifications50Turning on the power50Adding memory (optional)51Installing a memory module52Removing a memory module57Checking total memory58Hard Drive Recovery Utilities59Creating Recovery DVDs59Hard Disk Drive Recovery options60Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media65Installing drivers and applications66Using the TouchPad™66Scrolling with the TouchPad™67Control buttons67Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™67Using external display devices67Directing the display output when you turn on the computer68Adjusting the quality of the external display69Using an external keyboard69Using a mouse69Connecting a printer69Setting up a printer70Connecting an optional external diskette drive71Turning off the computer72Options for turning off the computer72Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands74Using and configuring Hibernation mode77Using and configuring Standby mode79Closing the display panel80Customizing your computer’s settings80Caring for your computer80Cleaning the computer81Moving the computer81Using a computer lock81Chapter 2: Learning the Basics83Computing tips83Using the keyboard85Character keys85Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard85Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys86Function keys86Special Windows® keys86Overlay keys87Using the overlay to type numeric data87Starting a program88Starting a program from the Start menu88Starting a program from Windows® Explorer89Starting a program from the Run dialog box90Saving your work90Printing your work92Backing up your work93Restoring your work94Using the optical drive94Optical drive components95Inserting an optical disc95Playing an audio CD97Playing optical media97Recording optical media98Removing a disc with the computer on98Removing a disc with the computer off99Caring for optical discs99Toshiba’s online resources99Chapter 3: Mobile Computing100Toshiba’s energy-saver design100Running the computer on battery power100Battery Notice101Power management102Using additional batteries102Charging batteries102Charging the main battery103Charging the RTC battery103Monitoring main battery power104Determining remaining battery power105What to do when the main battery runs low106Setting battery alarms107Conserving battery power107Power Profiles108Using a hot key to set the Power Profile109Changing the main battery109Removing the battery from the computer110Inserting a charged battery111Taking care of your battery113Safety precautions113Maintaining your battery114Disposing of used batteries115Traveling tips116Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features117Exploring the desktop117Finding your way around the desktop118Setting up for communications120Connecting your computer to a network120Connecting a modem to a telephone line121An overview of using the Internet123The Internet123The World Wide Web123Internet Service Providers123Connecting to the Internet124Surfing the Internet124Internet features125Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet125Exploring audio features125Recording sounds126Using external speakers or headphones127Web Camera127Using an ExpressCard®128Inserting an ExpressCard®128Removing an ExpressCard®128Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot129Inserting memory media129Removing memory media130Using the i.LINK® port131Chapter 5: Utilities132TOSHIBA Assist133Connect134Secure135Protect & Fix136Optimize137TOSHIBA Application Installer138Setting passwords139Using an instant password139Using a supervisor password140Using a user password142Deleting a user password143TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility144TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility145TOSHIBA Power Saver146Preset Power Profiles147Quickly creating a new power profile147Customizing a power profile147Mouse Utility148TOSHIBA Hardware Setup149TOSHIBA Zooming Utility153CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer154TOSHIBA Accessibility155Fingerprint Authentication Utility156Fingerprint utility limitations156Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility156Fingerprint Logon157Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader157Fingerprint reader limitations158Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong160Problems that are easy to fix160Problems when you turn on the computer162The Windows® operating system is not working164Using Startup options to fix problems165Internet problems166The Windows® operating system can help you166Resolving a hardware conflict167A plan of action167Resolving hardware conflicts on your own167Fixing a problem with Device Manager169Memory problems170Power and the batteries171Keyboard problems172Display problems173Disk drive problems175Optical drive problems177Sound system problems178ExpressCard® problems178Printer problems180Modem problems181Wireless networking problems182DVD operating problems184Develop good computing habits186Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system187If you need further assistance192Before you contact Toshiba192Contacting Toshiba193Other Toshiba Internet Web sites194Toshiba’s worldwide offices194Appendix A: Hot Keys196Volume Mute196Password security196Without a password196With a password197Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged197Power profile198Standby mode198Hibernation mode199Display modes200Display brightness200Disabling or enabling wireless devices201Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™201Zooming applications in/out201Keyboard hot keys202Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors203Appendix C: Using ConfigFree® with your Toshiba Computer204Getting Started205Starting ConfigFree®205ConfigFree® Utilities207Connectivity Doctor207Search for Wireless Devices209Profile Settings214ConfigFree® SUMMIT216Quick Connect220Using the Automatic Switch222Semi-Automatic Switch Feature223Glossary224A226B226C227D229E230F231G231H231I232K232L232M233N234O234P234R235S236T236U237W237Index238Size: 3.72 MBPages: 244Language: EnglishOpen manual