Guida UtenteSommarioPortégé® M400/M405 Series User’s Guide1Contents26Introduction35This guide36Safety icons37Other icons used38Other documentation38Service options39Chapter 1: Getting Started40Selecting a place to work40Creating a computer-friendly environment40Keeping yourself comfortable41Precautions41Important information on your computer’s cooling fan44Setting up your computer44Setting up your software45Registering your computer with Toshiba46Setting up other devices46Connecting to a power source47Charging the main battery50Using the computer for the first time51Opening the display panel51Your computer’s features and specifications53Turning on the power53Adding memory (optional)54Installing a memory module54Using the TouchPad™55Scrolling with the TouchPad™55Control buttons56Disabling or enabling the TouchPad56Using external display devices57Directing the display output when you turn on the computer58Adjusting the quality of the external display59Using an external keyboard59Using a mouse60Connecting a printer60Setting up a printer61Connecting an optional external diskette drive62Turning off the computer63Options for turning off the computer63Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands66Using and configuring Hibernation mode69Using and configuring Standby mode71Closing the display panel73Using your computer in tablet mode73Customizing your computer’s settings74Caring for your computer75Cleaning the computer75Moving the computer75Using a computer lock76Chapter 2: Learning the Basics77Computing tips77Using the keyboard79Character keys79Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard79Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys80Function keys80Windows special keys81Overlay keys81Starting a program82Starting a program from the Start menu83Starting a program from Windows® Explorer83Starting a program from the Run dialog box85Saving your work86Saving files86Printing your work88Backing up your work89Restoring your work89Using the optical drive90Optical drive components91Inserting a compact disc92Playing an audio CD94Playing CDs95Creating a CD95Removing a disc with the computer on96Removing a disc with the computer off97Caring for CD or DVD Discs97Toshiba’s online resources98Chapter 3: Mobile Computing99Toshiba’s energy-saver design99Running the computer on battery power99Battery Notice100Power management101Using additional batteries101Charging batteries102Charging the main battery102Charging the RTC battery103Monitoring main battery power104Determining remaining battery power106What to do when the main battery runs low108Setting battery alarms108Conserving battery power109Power Profiles110Using a hot key to set the Power Profile111Changing the main battery112Removing the battery from the computer112Inserting a charged battery114Taking care of your battery115Safety precautions115Maximizing battery life116Disposing of used batteries118Traveling tips119Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features120Windows® XP special features120Personalizing your desktop121Customizing the taskbar121Bringing the world to your desktop122Changing desktop and browsing style123Personalizing individual windows125Customizing window toolbars125Displaying information about each folder126Setting up for communications127Determining the COM port128Connecting the modem to a telephone line129Connecting your computer to a network131An overview of using the Internet133The Internet134The World Wide Web134Internet Service Providers134Connecting to the Internet134Surfing the Internet135Internet features136Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet136Exploring audio features137Recording sounds137Using a microphone137Using external speakers or headphones138Using tablet mode139Preparing to use the tablet139Using tablet mode141Using the Toshiba tablet pen144Returning the computer to its original configuration144Using PC Cards145Inserting a PC Card145Removing a PC Card146Setting up a PC Card for your computer146Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot147Inserting memory media147Removing memory media148Using the Ultra SlimBay149Removing a module from the Ultra SlimBay149Inserting a module into the Ultra SlimBay151Using the i.LINK® port151Using an expansion device152Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer152Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities153Fn-esse154Starting Fn-esse155Assigning a key to a program or document155Viewing existing key assignments158Changing or removing existing key assignments158Toshiba Hotkey Utility158Toshiba Assist159Connect161Secure162Protect & Fix163Optimize163Setting passwords164Using an instant password165Using a supervisor or user password165PC Diagnostic Tool Utility168HDD Protection Utility169Toshiba Power Saver170Toshiba SD™ Memory Card Format Utility172Mouse Utility173Toshiba Mobile Extension174Toshiba Zooming Utility175Toshiba Button Controls176CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer177Toshiba Hardware Setup178Tablet and Pen Settings180Toshiba Rotation Utility181Cross Menu Utility183Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility185Toshiba SD™ Memory Boot Utility186Trusted Platform Module (TPM)187Fingerprint Authentication Utility188Fingerprint utility limitations188Fingerprint Enrollment188Fingerprint Logon190Power-on Security191Control Center193Password Bank194Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader199Fingerprint reader limitations201Chapter 6: Keeping Your Files Safe202Using passwords in the Windows ® operating system202User-level passwords203Setting a user-level password204Disabling the user-level password204Using the power-on (user-level) password205Using the instant (user-level) password205Using the HDD password205Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup206Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup208Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup209Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup210Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup211Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong213Problems that are easy to fix213Problems when you turn on the computer215The Windows ® operating system is not working217Using Startup options to fix problems218Internet problems219The Windows® XP operating system can help you219Resolving a hardware conflict220A plan of action220Resolving hardware conflicts on your own221Fixing a problem with Device Manager222Power and the batteries224Keyboard problems226Display problems227Disk drive problems230Optical drive problems232Sound system problems234PC Card problems234Printer problems237Modem problems238Wireless networking problems239DVD operating problems243Develop good computing habits245Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP247If you need further assistance253Before you contact Toshiba253Contacting Toshiba254Other Toshiba Internet Web sites255Toshiba’s worldwide offices256Appendix A: Hot Keys258Volume Mute258Password security259Without a password259With a password259Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged260Power usage mode261Standby mode261Hibernation mode262Display modes263Display brightness263Disabling or enabling wireless devices264Disabling or enabling the TouchPad264Keyboard hot keys265Display resolution265Zooming applications in/out265Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors266Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer267Getting Started268Starting ConfigFree268ConfigFree Utilities270Connectivity Doctor270Search for Wireless Devices273Profile Settings278ConfigFree SUMMIT282Quick Connect286Using the Automatic Switch289Semi-Automatic Switch Feature289Glossary291Index306Dimensioni: 3,8 MBPagine: 313Language: EnglishApri il manuale
