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Toshiba Portege M400-ST9113 User Manual (317 pages)
Toshiba Portege M400: Users Guide
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.13 MB
Table of Contents
Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Wireless Interoperability
7
Regulatory Information
8
Wireless Lan and Your Health
8
Device Authorization
12
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
13
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
18
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
19
Regulatory Statements
20
Table of Contents
26
Introduction
35
Safety Icons
37
Other Icons Used
38
This Guide
37
Other Documentation
38
Service Options
39
Chapter 1: Getting Started
40
Selecting a Place to Work
40
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
40
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
41
Precautions
41
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
44
Setting up Your Computer
44
Setting up Your Software
45
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
46
Setting up Other Devices
46
Connecting to a Power Source
47
Charging the Main Battery
50
Using the Computer for the First Time
51
Opening the Display Panel
51
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
52
Turning on the Power
53
Adding Memory (Optional)
54
Installing a Memory Module
54
Using the Touchpad
55
Scrolling with the Touchpad
55
Control Buttons
56
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
56
Using External Display Devices
58
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
58
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
59
Using an External Keyboard
60
Using a Mouse
60
Connecting a Printer
60
Setting up a Printer
61
Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
62
Turning off the Computer
63
Options for Turning off the Computer
63
Hibernation Mode
64
Using the Turn off Computer or Shut down Commands
66
Using and Configuring Hibernation Mode
69
Using and Configuring Standby Mode
71
Closing the Display Panel
73
Using Your Computer in Tablet Mode
73
Customizing Your Computer's Settings
74
Caring for Your Computer
75
Cleaning the Computer
75
Moving the Computer
75
Using a Computer Lock
76
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
77
Computing Tips
77
Using the Keyboard
79
Character Keys
79
Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
79
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
80
Function Keys
80
Windows Special Keys
81
Overlay Keys
81
Starting a Program
82
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
83
Starting a Program from Windows Explorer
83
Starting a Program from the Run Dialog Box
85
Saving Your Work
86
Saving Files
86
File Names
87
Printing Your Work
88
Backing up Your Work
89
Restoring Your Work
90
Using the Optical Drive
90
Optical Drive Components
91
Inserting a Compact Disc
92
Playing an Audio CD
94
Playing Cds
96
Creating a CD
96
Removing a Disc with the Computer on
97
Removing a Disc with the Computer off
98
Caring for CD or DVD Discs
98
Toshiba's Online Resources
99
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
100
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
100
Running the Computer on Battery Power
100
Battery Notice
101
Power Management
102
Using Additional Batteries
102
Charging Batteries
103
Charging the Main Battery
103
Charging the RTC Battery
104
Monitoring Main Battery Power
105
Determining Remaining Battery Power
107
What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
109
Setting Battery Alarms
109
Conserving Battery Power
110
Power Profiles
111
Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile
112
Changing the Main Battery
113
Removing the Battery from the Computer
114
Inserting a Charged Battery
116
Taking Care of Your Battery
117
Safety Precautions
117
Maximizing Battery Life
118
Disposing of Used Batteries
119
Traveling Tips
120
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features
121
Windows XP Special Features
121
Personalizing Your Desktop
122
Customizing the Taskbar
122
Bringing the World to Your Desktop
123
Changing Desktop and Browsing Style
124
Personalizing Individual Windows
126
Customizing Window Toolbars
126
Displaying Information about each Folder
127
Setting up for Communications
128
Determining the COM Port
129
Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
130
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
132
An Overview of Using the Internet
134
The Internet
135
The World Wide Web
135
Internet Service Providers
135
Connecting to the Internet
136
Surfing the Internet
136
Internet Features
137
Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
138
Exploring Audio Features
138
Recording Sounds
138
Using a Microphone
139
Using External Speakers or Headphones
140
Using Tablet Mode
141
Preparing to Use the Tablet
141
Using Tablet Mode
144
Using the Toshiba Tablet Pen
146
Returning the Computer to Its Original Configuration
146
Using PC Cards
147
Inserting a PC Card
147
Removing a PC Card
148
Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
149
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
149
Inserting Memory Media
150
Removing Memory Media
150
Using the Ultra Slimbay
151
Removing a Module from the Ultra Slimbay
152
Inserting a Module into the Ultra Slimbay
154
Using the I.link ® Port
154
Using an Expansion Device
154
Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port
155
Replicator with Your Computer
155
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities
156
Fn-Esse
157
Starting Fn-Esse
158
Assigning a Key to a Program or Document
158
Viewing Existing Key Assignments
161
Changing or Removing Existing Key Assignments
161
Toshiba Hotkey Utility
161
Toshiba Assist
162
Connect
164
Secure
165
Protect & Fix
166
Optimize
166
Setting Passwords
167
Using an Instant Password
168
Using a Supervisor or User Password
168
Setting a Supervisor Password
169
Deleting a Supervisor Password
169
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
171
HDD Protection Utility
172
Toshiba Power Saver
174
Toshiba SD Memory Card Format Utility
176
Mouse Utility
177
Toshiba Mobile Extension
178
Toshiba Zooming Utility
179
Toshiba Button Controls
180
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
181
Toshiba Hardware Setup
182
Tablet and Pen Settings
184
Toshiba Rotation Utility
185
Cross Menu Utility
187
Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility
189
Toshiba SD Memory Boot Utility
190
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
191
Fingerprint Authentication Utility
192
Fingerprint Utility Limitations
192
Fingerprint Enrollment
192
Fingerprint Logon
194
Power-On Security
195
Control Center
197
Password Bank
198
Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Reader
203
Fingerprint Reader Limitations
205
Chapter 6: Keeping Your Files Safe
206
Using Passwords in the Windows Operating System
206
User-Level Passwords
207
Setting a User-Level Password
208
Disabling the User-Level Password
208
Using the Power-On (User-Level) Password
209
Using the Instant (User-Level) Password
209
Using the HDD Password
209
Setting a Hard Disk Drive User Only Password in System Setup
210
Deleting or Changing a Hard Disk Drive User Only Password in System Setup
212
Setting a Hard Disk Drive Master and User Password in System Setup
213
Changing the Master and User Passwords in System Setup
214
Deleting the Hard Disk Drive Master and User Passwords in the System Setup
215
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong
217
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
217
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
219
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
221
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
222
Internet Problems
223
The Windows XP Operating System Can Help You
223
Resolving a Hardware Conflict
224
A Plan of Action
224
Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
225
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
226
Power and the Batteries
228
Keyboard Problems
230
Display Problems
231
Disk Drive Problems
234
Optical Drive Problems
236
Sound System Problems
238
PC Card Problems
238
Printer Problems
241
Modem Problems
242
Wireless Networking Problems
243
DVD Operating Problems
247
Develop Good Computing Habits
249
Data and System Configuration Backup in Windows XP
251
If You Need Further Assistance
257
Before You Contact Toshiba
257
Contacting Toshiba
258
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
259
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
260
Appendix A: Hot Keys
262
Volume Mute
262
Password Security
263
Without a Password
263
With a Password
263
Maintaining Security When the Battery Is Not Fully Charged
264
Power Usage Mode
265
Standby Mode
265
Hibernation Mode
266
Display Modes
267
Display Brightness
267
Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
268
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
268
Keyboard Hot Keys
269
Display Resolution
269
Zooming Applications In/Out
269
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
270
Appendix C: Using Configfree ™ with Your Toshiba Computer
271
Getting Started
272
Starting Configfree
272
Configfree Utilities
273
Configfree Utilities
274
Connectivity Doctor
274
Search for Wireless Devices
277
Profile Settings
282
Configfree SUMMIT
286
Quick Connect
290
Using the Automatic Switch
293
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
293
Glossary
295
Index
310
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Toshiba Portege M400-ST9113: Specifications
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.19 MB
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