Toshiba M405, M400 manual

Portégé® M400/M405

Series User’s Guide

If you need assistance:

❖Toshiba’s Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com

❖Toshiba Global Support Centre

Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273

For more information, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 224 in this guide.

PMAD00081011

09/06

Contents

Series User’s Guide Model: Portégé® M400/M405 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty Protection of Stored Data Critical Applications FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information” Industry Canada Requirement FCC requirements Disconnection Instructions for IC CS-03Certified Equipment Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and Your Health Regulatory Information Canada – Industry Canada (IC) EU Declaration of Conformity VCCI Class B Information Modem Warning Notice Using this Equipment in Japan Device Authorization Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices Page Page Page Page Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and Your Health Regulatory statements Using this Equipment in Japan 2.4FH1 Device Authorization Optical Drive Safety Instructions Copyright Export Administration Regulation Notice Trademarks Computer Disposal Information Contents This guide Safety icons Other icons used Other documentation Opening the display panel Turning on the power Installing a memory module partition media Making your keyboard emulate a full-size Toshiba’s online resources Toshiba’s energy-saverdesign Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Power management Uploading to, and downloading files from the Internet Exploring audio features Recording sounds Using external speakers or headphones TOSHIBA Assist Connect Secure Protect & Fix Optimize Cross Menu Utility Creating a New Menu Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint utility limitations passwords in the System Setup Problems that are easy to fix Problems when you turn on the computer The Windows® operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems Volume Mute Password security Without a password With a password Maintaining security when the battery is Introduction This guide Safety icons Other icons used Other documentation Service options Getting Started Selecting a place to work Creating a computer-friendlyenvironment Keeping yourself comfortable Precautions 1.Turn off the computer 2.Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer 3.Remove the battery pack Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Important information on your computer’s cooling fan Setting up your computer Setting up your software Registering your computer with Toshiba Adding optional external devices Connecting to a power source (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor To connect AC power to the computer: 1Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor 2Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-INon the back of the computer (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green ❖Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) Charging the main battery Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Your computer’s features and specifications Turning on the power Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Recovery Disc Creator All Programs DVD Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition Press and hold the (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software Erasing the hard disk 2The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3Select the desired method, then click Next 4Click Next to begin deleting the HDD To recover only your C: drive: On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select 2Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions 3Click Next to begin the restoration 4Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media Recovering the C: partition of the HDD only Recovering the entire HDD without the HDD Recovery Area Checking the HDD operating status Installing drivers and applications Using the TouchPad™ Scrolling with the TouchPad™ Control buttons Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ 4Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab Disable Enable Apply Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 1Press Fn and F5 simultaneously While holding down This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖Built-indisplay only Using an external keyboard Using a mouse Connecting a printer Setting up a printer Connecting an optional external diskette drive Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Turn Off or Shut Down Hibernation mode Standby mode Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Turn Off Shut Down Turning off the computer more quickly Restarting your computer Using and configuring Hibernation mode Configuring Hibernation mode options Starting again from Hibernation mode Using and configuring Standby mode Configuring Standby mode options Starting again from Standby mode Closing the display panel Using your computer in tablet mode Customizing your computer’s settings Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Using a computer lock Learning the Basics Computing tips Page Using the keyboard Character keys Making your keyboard emulate a full-sizekeyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Function keys Windows special keys Overlay keys Using the overlay to type numeric data Using the overlay for cursor control Starting a program Starting a program from the Start menu Starting a program from Windows® Explorer Starting a program from the Run dialog box Saving your work Saving files File names Using a file extension Printing your work Backing up your work Restoring your work Using the optical drive Optical drive components Inserting a compact disc Page Playing an audio CD Playing optical media Creating a CD/DVD Removing a disc with the computer on Removing a disc with the computer off Caring for CD or DVD discs Toshiba’s online resources Mobile Computing Toshiba’s energy-saverdesign Battery Notice Power management Using additional batteries Charging batteries Charging the main battery Charging the RTC battery Monitoring main battery power input from the AC power supply pack. See “Changing the main battery” on page 122 for information on replacing the main battery ) and the on/off light Determining remaining battery power Click , and then 2Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. The Power Saver Properties window appears The remaining battery charge is indicated on the left side of the dialog box What to do when the main battery runs low Setting battery alarms Conserving battery power Power Profiles Using a hot key to set the Power Profile Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer not Inserting a charged battery (Sample Illustration) Inserting the battery 3Slide the battery lock to the locked position (Sample Illustration) Locking the battery release lock 4Turn the computer right side up Taking care of your battery Safety precautions Maximizing battery life Disposing of used batteries www.rbrc.org Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California, U.S.A. only: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Traveling tips Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Icons Start button Taskbar System tray Setting up for communications Determining the COM port Connecting the modem to a telephone line Page Connecting your computer to a network Accessing a network Setting up the connection How to disable the Ethernet LAN port Using Wireless LAN Connectivity An overview of using the Internet The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet Exploring audio features Recording sounds Using a microphone Using external speakers or headphones Using tablet mode Preparing to use the tablet Page Using tablet mode Page Using the Toshiba tablet pen Returning the computer to its original configuration Using PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Setting up a PC Card for your computer Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Inserting memory media Removing memory media Using the Ultra SlimBay Removing a module from the Ultra SlimBay 1Do one of the following: ❖Turn off the computer Safely Remove Hardware Safe to Remove Hardware 2Slide the Ultra SlimBay release toward the back of the computer Using the i.LINK® port Using an expansion device Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Page Connect Secure Protect & Fix Optimize Toshiba Application Installer Setting passwords Using an instant password Using a supervisor password Setting a supervisor password Deleting a supervisor password Using a user password Setting a user password Deleting a user password TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility Fn-esse® Starting Fn-esse® Using drag-and-dropto assign a key Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key Making a direct key assignment Making a popup assignment Viewing existing key assignments Changing or removing existing key assignments TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖Quick Format ❖Full Format TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility Booting from a bootable SD card TOSHIBA Power Saver Preset Power Profiles Quickly creating a new power profile Customizing a power profile Mouse Utility Toshiba Hardware Setup Dynamically Switchable Always High Low TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Help Toshiba Button Controls CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Rotation Utility Tablet and Pen Settings Settings Display Tablet Buttons Change Action Cross Menu Utility Creating a New Menu Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Display Change Service Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint utility limitations Fingerprint Enrollment 5Click the button above the finger you want to enroll 6Swipe your finger on the reader A sample will be created and indicated by a Fingerprint icon 8The final template will be created from these three samples Reader Fingerprint Logon Power-onSecurity Enabling Power-onSecurity Fingerprint Management Control Center Fingerprints Settings Help Password Bank Biomenu Registering a new Web page or dialog Replaying a registered Web page or dialog Replaying registrations with multiple forms Replaying a registered dialog Editing an existing registration Deleting a registration How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader Page Fingerprint reader limitations Using passwords in the Windows® operating system User-levelpasswords Setting a user-levelpassword Disabling the user-levelpassword Using the power-on (user-level)password Using the instant (user-level)password Using the HDD password Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup Shutdown HDD PASSWORD User Only Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup Page If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix Applications End Task 1Click Start, Turn off computer 1Click Start, Shut down Your program performs an illegal operation Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Press and hold the power switch for at least 10 seconds The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens The computer displays the message The computer displays the Non-Systemdisk or disk error message The AC power light is blinking Step-Charging the computer’s battery Ask Iris The Windows® operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems Internet problems The Windows® XP operating system can help you Resolving a hardware conflict A plan of action Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Interrupt Request Channel Direct Memory Access Plug and Play Resolving conflicts Fixing a problem with Device Manager Disabling a device Checking device properties Power and the batteries Page Keyboard problems Display problems The screen does not look right The built-inscreen flickers Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Disk drive problems Error-checking Your hard disk seems very slow System Tools Disk Defragmenter Your data files are damaged or corrupted Some programs run correctly but others do not Optical drive problems Sound system problems PC Card problems Card Information Structure PC Card checklist Resolving PC Card problems The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card: 1Double-clickthe Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray 2Select the item you wish to remove 3Click Stop Printer problems Modem problems Wireless networking problems 1Click Start, Control Panel 2Double-click Network Connections 4Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties 5Select Obtain an IP address automatically Run Special considerations for Windows XP DVD operating problems A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROMmovie or title 2Click Properties Screen Saver 4Deselect Shut off Monitor Jumping video lines appear around the DVD-ROMvideo window Desktop Area DVD titles, games, or applications appear distorted Desktop 3Select the Advanced Flat Panel tab 4Click Disable Display Stretch Feature Develop good computing habits Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP Saving system configuration with Restore Points 2Under Pick a Task, click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore Under , click 3Click Create a restore point, and then click Next In the Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP E-mail Newsgroup files and When you have finished copying files to the CD window, click Write these files to CD 10Finally, click Finish Favorites (bookmarks) for Internet Explorer General tips for installing hardware and software If you need further assistance Before you contact Toshiba Contacting Toshiba Toshiba’s Technical Support Web site Toshiba voice contact Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshiba’s worldwide offices Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 20041, Agrate Brianza Hot Keys Volume Mute Password security Without a password With a password Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged Power profile Standby mode Hibernation mode Display modes Display brightness Disabling or enabling wireless devices Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Zooming applications in/out Keyboard hot keys USA and Canada AustraliaEurope Page Getting Started Starting ConfigFree Page ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor Page Page Search for Wireless Devices Page Creating a new wireless connection (Sample Image) Dragging a device to the Access Point (Sample Image) Wireless settings screen 3Enter the SSID/WEP information and connect to the device Wireless settings screen Creating a detected device wireless connection Transferring files using Bluetooth® Send to Bluetooth Devices Disconnecting from a Bluetooth® device Profile Settings TCP/IP Profile Add Capture Change Icon Page ConfigFree SUMMIT Page Page Using ConfigFree SUMMIT Quick Connect Toshiba Wireless Projector 3Complete the settings. Refer to the online Help if necessary mode to match the settings on the projector (Sample Image) Projector icon when connected with Quick Connect ❖If the Toshiba Wireless Projector utility is closed Direct Link Toshiba Device Using the Automatic Switch Semi-AutomaticSwitch Feature Glossary Acronyms Glossary DMA DIMM DOS DPI Terms original file is lost or damaged basic input/output system (BIOS) — See BIOS baud rate — The speed at which a communication device, such as a baud rate second). See also bits per second 306 Glossary cache — A section of very fast memory in which frequently used cache See also CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache See also CPU — See central processing unit (CPU) CPU cache cache, L1 cache, L2 cache cursor specify an alternative setting 308 Glossary file document file allocation table (FAT) file name file extension 310 Glossary earth, and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit software Suspend See also diskette Internet World Wide Web than main memory. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a other on the network 312 Glossary MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) — A standard for modem motherboard MS-DOSprompt — See system prompt optical drive palette — See color palette palette time. On your computer, the parallel port provides a parallel device. Most modern printers are parallel. Compare serial 314 Glossary RAM (random access memory) — Volatile memory that can be is used for your computer’s main memory. See also memory Compare ROM random access memory — See RAM shortcut software Standby Suspend system disk 316 Glossary Web — See World Wide Web Web protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components Index 318 Index Index 228 program has performed an illegal operation warning resume failure 227 Error-checking monitor 320 Index Page 322 Index installing module 158 removing module 157 sound problem solving 246 sounds recording 143 speakers using external 145 Standby mode 324 Index