Getting Started | Toshiba U400 specification

Chapter 3

Getting Started

This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer. It covers the following topics:

Be sure also to read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. This guide, which is included with the computer, explains product liability.

■Installing the battery pack

■Connecting the AC adaptor

■Opening the display

■Turning on the power

■Windows Vista™ setup

■Turning off the power

■Restarting the computer

■System Recovery Options

■Create Optical Recovery Discs

■Restoring the preinstalled Software from the Recovery HDD

■Restoring the Preinstalled Software from Recovery Media

All users should be sure to read the section Windows Vista setup.

User’s Manual

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Toshiba U400 user manual Getting Started

Contents

Toshiba Disclaimer Copyright Trademarks Safety Instructions When Using Your Computer Contact FCC informationFCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information FCC conditions Bsmi notice Taiwan only EU Declaration of Conformity Conformity Statement Modem warning noticeNetwork Compatibility Statement Redial Type of serviceJapan regulations Region selection Fax branding Telephone company proceduresIf problems arise Disconnection Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment AT+GCI=09 Modem warning notice for Australia Xii User’s Manual User’s Manual Xiii General conditions EnergyStar Program Following information is only for EU-member states Panasonic Optical disc drive safety instructionsDVD Super Multi UJ-862E/UJ-862A DVD Super Multi GSA-U20N/GSA-U20F Hitach-LG Data Storage International Precautions Xviii User’s Manual Important Notice User’s Manual Creating a computer-friendly environment General PrecautionsStress injury Mobile phones Heat injuryPressure or impact damage ExpressCard overheating Table of Contents Getting Started Using the microphone LAN Modem Keyboard ExpressCard Slot Accessing HW Setup -1 HW Setup Window Xxviii User’s Manual Preface Manual contents Keys ConventionsAbbreviations Icons Terminology Key operationDisplay Messages Preface Xxxii User’s Manual Introduction Equipment checklistHardware Microsoft Windows Vista SoftwareDocumentation Processor FeaturesMemory Disks Power DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM DVD+R DL DVD-R DL CD-DA Display Pointing Device KeyboardPorts Multimedia SlotsCommunications Security Special features Protection Low BatteryToshiba Value Added Package Automatic Utilities and Applications Password utility HW SetupToshiba Hardware Settings Power On Password Creator FingerPrint utilityDVD Player, then click Toshiba DVD Player Toshiba Disc Toshiba Face Toshiba ConfigFreeClick ConfigFree Programs , Toshiba , Networking and then Options Introduction User’s Manual Front with the display closed Grand Tour Battery LED Volume DialWireless Activity Power LED Cooling Vents Left side Right side FM Antenna Jack BacksideLAN Jack Modem Jack Underside Web Camera LED Front with the display openSpeakers Display Screen CD/ DVD Button Power ButtonBuilt-in microphone Mute Button Code Region Optical Disc DriveRegion codes for DVD drive and media Writable discs DVDs CDsDVD Super Multi drive AC adaptor Brightness down Remote controllerSlim size remote controller CD/DVD button Volume + PowerControl panel ÆSystem and Maintenance Æ Power Options ÆChoose what the Power Operational range of the remote controller Using the remote controller Operational range of the remote controller Type of battery that can be used for the remote controller Installing/Removing batteries Replacing the batteries Installing the batteries Inserting a slim size remote controller Placing slim size remote controllerRemove a slim size remote controller Getting Started Installing the battery pack Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Windows Vista setup Turning on the power Shut Down mode Boot mode Turning off the powerSleep Mode Entering Sleep Mode Benefits of Sleep Mode Starting Hibernation Mode Hibernation ModeSleep Mode limitations Benefits of Hibernation Mode Data saving in Hibernation Mode Automatic Hibernation ModeRestarting the computer Create Optical Recovery Discs System Recovery OptionsSystem Recovery Options Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD Restoring the preinstalled software from Recovery Media Operating Basics Using the TouchPad Drag and drop Using the fingerprint sensorScroll How to swipe the finger Points to note about the fingerprint sensor Fingerprint sensor limitations How to delete the fingerprint dataClick Delete All Fingerprints Points to note about the fingerprint utility Set up procedureFingerprint registration General Windows logon via fingerprint authenticationFingerprint system boot authentication Fingerprint authentication procedure Click settings Fingerprint Single Sign-On feature USB Sleep and Charge function How to enable fingerprint Single Sign-On featureFingerprint utility limitations How to enable/disable USB sleep and charge function Using the software Using the Web Camera Function Capture Still ImagesVideo Recording Audio Recording Help Using the microphoneUsing the Toshiba Face Recognition Settings Disclaimer How to register the Face Recognition DataUtilities Toshiba Face Recognition How to Delete the Face Recognition Data Utilities Toshiba Face Recognition Help How to launch the help fileAuto Mode Login screen Windows Logon via Toshiba Face Recognition Mode Login screen Using the optical disc drive Loading discs Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened Closing the disc drawer Removing discs Important message DVD Super Multi drive Writing CD/DVD with the DVD Super Multi driveBefore writing or rewriting Operating Basics Operating Basics Disclaimer DVD Super Multi drive When writing or rewriting Toshiba Disc Creator Click Labelflash setting and choose Draw Quality When Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory for ToshibaHow to make a Labelflash DVD How to make a DVD-Video Important information for use How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactory CD/DVDs Media care Modem Modem Selection SettingsConnecting Properties menu Disconnecting Wireless communications Using the FM tuner Security Wireless LAN Wireless activity LED Wireless communication switchProduct Support LAN cable types Connecting LAN cableIndicator status Indication Control Panel, click System and Maintenance Disconnecting LAN cable Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection HDD Protection Toshiba HDD Protection is disabledToshiba HDD Protection Properties Taskbar Icon Toshiba HDD Protection Message Details3D Viewer Detection Level Amplification Typewriter keys Keyboard Soft keys Fn key combinations F1 ... F12 function keysEmulating keys on enhanced keyboard Hot keys Keyboard Fn Sticky key Depends on the model you purchased Windows special keys Keypad overlay Numeric modeTurning on the overlays Generating Ascii characters Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Keyboard User’s Manual Connected Power and Power-Up ModesPower conditions Adaptor Battery indicator Power indicators Blinking orange Battery typesPower indicator Battery pack If the following message is displayed on the LCD Real Time Clock battery Power and Power-Up Modes Safety precautions Care and use of the battery pack Power and Power-Up Modes Charging the batteries Procedures Battery type Power on Power off Battery charging noticeTime Maximizing battery operating time Monitoring battery capacity Extending battery life Retaining data with power off3cell, 6cell, 9cell Removing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack Installing the battery pack Starting the computer by password Hot keys Power-up modesPanel power off/on System Auto Off Accessing HW Setup HW SetupHW Setup Window Boot Priority Password Disabled Enabled HW Setup User’s Manual Peripheral devices Power devicesOptional Devices Cards/memory Inserting an ExpressCard ExpressCard Slot Removing an ExpressCard Card Type Capacities SD/SDHC/MMC/MEMORY Stick / Memory Stick PRO/xD Memory cards Removing a memory card Installing a memory card Memory card care Memory expansion Installing a memory module Removing the memory module cover Removing a memory module Points to note about memory module error Additional AC adaptor Additional battery pack Hdmi External monitor Settings for audio on Hdmi Setting for display video on HdmiLink IEEE1394 Precautions ESATA External Serial ATA Connecting an eSATA devicePoint to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Security lock Disconnecting an eSATA device Optional Devices User’s Manual Problem solving process Troubleshooting Analyzing the problem Preliminary checklist System start-up Hardware and system checklist Overheating power down PowerSelf test Battery AC powerProblem Procedure Disposing of PC and PC batteries Keyboard Real Time Clock Hard disk drive LCD panel ProblemProcedure Recovery Discs DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R TouchPad Pointing device USB mouse USB USB Sleep and Charge function Sound system Memory expansion Modem Monitor LAN ExpressCard Fingerprint Sensor Toshiba support Where to writeBefore you call United States of America United Kingdom Outside of Europe Singapore SpainIndia Rest of Europe Troubleshooting User’s Manual Built-in Modem SpecificationsPower Requirements Environmental Requirements Speed Communication specificationsSystem Protocol Receiving level Impedance Error correctingPower supply Transmitting level Specifications User’s Manual Display controller Display Controller Display Controller User’s Manual Card Specifications Wireless LAN Technique Radio CharacteristicsFrequency Modulation 2467 Supported Frequency Sub-bandsChannel ID 2457 Wireless LAN User’s Manual Certification agencies AC Power Cord and ConnectorsEurope USA and Canada United Kingdom Non-applicable Icons Legal Footnotes Memory Main System Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity Battery LifeGraphics Processor Unit GPU Copy Protection Wireless LANImages Abbreviations Glossary Glossary Ascii Glossary-4 User’s Manual Glossary-5 Glossary-6 User’s Manual Glossary-7 Glossary-8 User’s Manual Glossary-9 Glossary-10 User’s Manual Glossary-11 Glossary-12 User’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary Glossary-14 User’s Manual Index Index Index-3 Index Index-4 User’s Manual