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PORTÉGÉ M400 TO S H I B A PORTÉGÉ M400 P or table P er sonal Computer User’ s Manual.
ii User ’s Manual User ’ s Manual Copyright © 2007 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All ri ghts reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be repr oduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No pat ent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
User ’ s Manual iii User ’ s Manual FCC infor mation Product Name : PORTÉGÉ M400 FCC notice "Dec laration of Confor mity Infor mat ion" This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with th e limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
iv User ’s Manual User ’ s Manual EU Dec lar ation of Conf or mity TOSHIBA declares, that the product: PPM40* conforms to the following S tandards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the rela te d European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany .
User ’ s Manual v User ’ s Manual Network Compatibility Sta t ement This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following networks. It has been tested to and found to conform with the add iti onal requirements conditional in EG 201 121.
vi User ’s Manual User ’ s Manual One of th e labels is locate d on the module. Pur suant to FCC CFR 47, Par t 68: When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company.
User ’ s Manual vii User ’ s Manual Type of ser vice Y our modem is desi gne d to be used on standard-device telephone lines. Connection to telep hone company-provided coin service (cen tral office implemented systems) is pr ohibited. Connection to pa rty lines service is subject to state tarif fs.
viii User ’ s Manual User ’ s Manual Instr uctions for IC CS -03 cer tified equipment 1. The Industry Canada l abel identif ies certified equipment.
User ’ s Manual ix User ’ s Manual Notes for Users in Austr alia and New Zealand Modem war ning notice for A ustr alia Modems connected to the Australian te lecoms network must have a valid Austel permit.
x User ’s Manual User ’ s Manual ■ Some parameters required for compliance with T elecom’s PT C S pecifications are dependent on the e quipment (PC) associated with this modem.
User ’ s Manual xi User ’ s Manual ■ The transmit level from this device is set at a fixe d level and because of this there may be circumstances where the performance is less than optimal.
xii User ’s Manual User ’ s Manual Description on Laser specification The optical drive such as DVD-ROM& CD-R/R W drive and DVD Super Multi drive that is used in this computer is equipped with laser . The classi fication label with the followi ng senten ce is affixed to the surface of the drive.
PORTÉGÉ M400 User ’ s Manual xiii T able of Contents Preface Manual content s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxi Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
xiv User ’s Manual T able of Contents Front with the d isplay open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 System indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Keyboard indicators .
User ’ s Manual xv T able of Contents Operating Basics Using the T ouch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Using the T ablet PC Pen and Reserve Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Removing the T ablet PC Pen .
xvi User ’s Manual T able of Contents Writin g CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Before writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28 When writing or rewriting . .
User ’ s Manual xvii T able of Contents The Keyboard T y pewriter keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Function keys: F1 … F12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
xviii User ’s Manual T able of Contents HW Setup Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 HW Setup window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Configuring the E xecute-Disable Bit Cap ability and TPM.
User ’ s Manual xix T able of Contents T roubleshooting Problem solving process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Preliminary checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
xx User ’s Manual T able of Contents Wireless LAN *7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Non-applic able Icons *8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Copy Protection*9 .
User ’ s Manual xxi PORTÉGÉ M400 Pr eface Congratulations on your purchase of the PORTÉGÉ M400 computer . This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability , including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provid e years of reliable, high-performance computing.
xxii User ’s Manual Preface Chapter 5, The Ke yboard , describes special keyboard functions includi ng the keypad overlay and hot keys. Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes , gives details on the computer ’ s power resources and battery save modes and how to set a p assword.
User ’ s Manual xxiii Preface K ey oper a tion Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign (+). For example, Ctrl + C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press C .
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PORTÉGÉ M400 User ’ s Manual xxv Gener al Pr ecautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho wever, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer .
xxvi User ’ s Manual General Precautions PC car d o v erheating Some PC cards can become hot with prolonge d use. Overheating of a PC card can result in errors or instability in the PC card operation. Also be careful when you remove a PC card that has been used for a long time.
User ’ s Manual 1-1 PORTÉGÉ M400 Cha pter 1 Intr oduction This chapter provides an equipment checkli st, and it identifies the computer ’s features, o ptions and accessories. Equipment chec klist Carefully unpack your computer . Save the box and p a cki ng mat eri a l s for future use.
1-2 User ’s Manual Introduction Software The following Win dows ® operating system and utility software are pre- installed. ■ Microsoft ® Windows Vista TM ■ TOSHIBA V alue Added Package ■ DV.
User ’ s Manual 1-3 Introduction F eatures The computer uses TOSHIBA ’s advanc ed Large Scale Integration (LSI), Complementary Metal-Oxide Semi conductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide compact size, minimu m weight, low power usage, and high reliability .
1-4 User ’s Manual Introduction Memory Power Slots 256, 512, 1,024 or 2,048 MB memory modules can be installed in the two memory slots for a maximum of 4,096 MB system memory . Video RAM The Video RAM capacity will differ depending on the system memory cap acity in the computer .
User ’ s Manual 1-5 Introduction Disks Optical media drive Hard disk dr ive Available in five sizes. ■ 40.0 billion bytes (37.26 GB) ■ 60.0 billion bytes (55.89 GB) ■ 80.0 billion bytes (74.53 GB) ■ 100.0 billion bytes (93.16 GB) ■ 120.0 billion bytes (1 1 1 .
1-6 User ’s Manual Introduction Display The computer ’s LCD display panel supports high-resolution video graphics. The LCD screen can be set at a wide range of viewing an gles for maximum comfort and readability .
User ’ s Manual 1-7 Introduction Keyboard Pointing Device Ports Slots Built-in 84 keys or 85 keys, compatible with IBM ® enhanced keyboard, embedded n umeric overlay , dedicated cursor cont rol, and keys. Refer to Chapter 5, The Ke yboard , for details.
1-8 User ’s Manual Introduction Multimedia Communications Sound system The Windows sound system compatible sound system provides output to internal speakers and microphone as well a s supporting jacks for an external microphone and headphones. Head phone jack A 3.
User ’ s Manual 1-9 Introduction Wireless LAN Some computers in this se ries are equipped with a Wireless LAN card that is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence S pread S pectrum/Orthogonal F requency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802.
1-10 User ’s Manual Introduction Ultra Slim Bay Security Special f eatures The following features are either un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the co mputer more convenient to use. Access each function using the following procedures.
User ’ s Manual 1-1 1 Introduction TOSHIBA Presentation button Press this button to change internal displ ay , simultaneous display , or multi-monitor display . The TOSHIBA Presentation button has the same functionality as the Connect display button in the Mobility Center .
1-12 User ’s Manual Introduction Battery save mode *1 Thi s feature lets you c onfigure the computer in order to save battery power . This can be specified in the Po wer Options.
User ’ s Manual 1-13 Introduction T OSHIBA V alue Ad ded P ackage This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features pre-installed on the computer . TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the features of more various power supply managements.
1-14 User ’s Manual Introduction T OSHIBA T a blet PC Extension This section describes the pre-instal led TOSHIBA Component features that come with the computer .
User ’ s Manual 1-15 Introduction TOSHIBA Wi reless Key Logon This utility is intended to improve the process of logging on to BIOS/Windows by involving the additional use of a Bluetooth-ready ce llu lar phone. DVD Video Player The DVD Video Player is used to play DVD- Video.
1-16 User ’s Manual Introduction TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a su ite of utilities that improve the ease and c ontrol of communication devices and network connections, help in the identification of communication problems and allow the creation of profile s if you need to switch between different locations and communication networks.
User ’ s Manual 1-17 Introduction Window s Mob ility Center This section describ es the Windows Mobility Center . Mobility Cen te r is a utility fo r accessing several mobile PC settings quickly in one window .
1-18 User ’s Manual Introduction Options Y ou can add a number of option s to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use. Y ou can bu y the following options from you r reseller or TOSHIBA dealer . Memory exp a nsion A 256, 512, 1,024 or 2,048 MB memory module (DDR2-533/667) can e asily be installed in the computer .
User ’ s Manual 1-19 Introduction TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator The TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator pr ovides the ports available on the computer in a ddition to a digital visual interface (DVI) port, External monitor port, Universal Serial Bus port (USB2.
1-20 User ’s Manual Introduction Ultra Slim Bay options The following modules can be installed in the Ultra Slim Bay . All other modules are options. Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor An adaptor lets you install an optional hard disk drive described in Chapter 8, Optional Devices .
User ’ s Manual 2-1 PORTÉGÉ M400 Cha pter 2 T he Gr and T our This chapter identifies the vari ous compon ents of your computer . Become familiar with each component before you ope rate the computer . F ront with the display closed Figure 2-1 shows the computer ’s front with it s LCD display panel in the closed position.
2-2 User ’s Manual The Grand T our ■ T urn W iFi and Bluetooth functionalities off when near a person who may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric device. Radio waves may affect pa cemaker or medical device operation, possibly resulting in serio u s injury .
User ’ s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Left side Figure 2-2 show s th e co mp ut er ’s lef t s ide . Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer Cooling vents Security lock slot PC card slot PC card eject button i.LINK (IEEE1394) port Universal Serial bus (USB 2.
2-4 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Right side Figure 2-3 shows the computer ’s right side. Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer Keep foreign objects out of the PC card slot. Never allow metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clip s, to enter the PC or keyboard.
User ’ s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Bac k side Figure 2-4 show s th e co mp ut er’s back side . Figure 2-4 The back side of the computer Bridge media s lot indicato r The Bridge media slot indicator glows green when the computer is accessing the SD card slot.
2-6 User ’s Manual The Grand T our ■ Connection to any communication lin e other than an analog phone line could cause a PC system failure. ■ Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone li nes. ■ Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN).
User ’ s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Under side Figure 2-5 shows the underside of the computer . Make su re the display is closed before turning o ver your computer . Figure 2-5 The underside of the computer Always make sure the display panel is closed in Laptop mode before turning the computer upside down.
2-8 User ’s Manual The Grand T our HDD pack cover screws T wo screws secures the HDD cover . Hard disk drive This contains a Hard disk drive pack, which can be removed and reinstalled. For mo re information on how to remove or reinstall the HDD Kit (Serial-A T A) , refer to the section on the in Chapter 8, Optional Devices.
User ’ s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our F ront with the display open This section shows the computer with the LC D display panel open. Refer to the appropriate illustration for details. T o open the display , push the display latch on the front of the LCD displa y panel and lift up.
2-10 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Stereo speakers The speakers emit sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms, such as low battery condition, gen erated by the system. T ouch Pad A T ouch Pad located in the center of the p alm rest is used to control the on-screen pointer .
User ’ s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our Fingerprint Sensor Just by swiping the finger against the finger print sensor , the following f unctions will be enabled: ■ Logon to Windows and access a security- enabled homepage through IE (Internet Explorer).
2-12 User ’s Manual The Grand T our System indicators LEDs beneath icons, light when various computer operations are in progress. Figure 2-7 System indicators DC IN The DC IN indicator glow s green when DC power is supplied from the AC power adaptor .
User ’ s Manual 2-13 The Grand T our K eyboar d indicators The figures below show the positi ons of the keypad overlay indicators and the Caps Lock indicator . When the Arrow mode indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you control the cursor . When the Numeric mode i ndicator glows the keypad overlay l et s you enter numbers.
2-14 User ’s Manual The Grand T our USB floppy disk driv e The USB floppy d isk drive accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy disks and connects to the USB port.
User ’ s Manual 2-15 The Grand T our Optical media driv es One of the following optical media driv es is inst a lled in the computer: DVD- ROM&CD-R/RW and DVD Super Multi d rives. An A T API i nterface controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation.
2-16 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Fo r m at s The drives support the fo llowing formats: D VD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive The full-size DVD-ROM&CD -R/RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.
User ’ s Manual 2-17 The Grand T our AC ada ptor The AC adaptor can automa ti cally adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabling you to use this computer in almost any countr y/region. The adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer .
2-18 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Always use the T oshiba AC ada ptor that was provided with your PC and the T oshiba Batter y Ch arger (that may have been provided with your PC), or use T oshiba recommended alternate models to a void any risk of fire or other damage to the PC.
User ’ s Manual 3-1 PORTÉGÉ M400 Cha pter 3 Getting Star ted This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer . It covers the follo wing topics: ■ Setting up your w.
3-2 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted General conditions In general, if you are comfortable, so is your compu ter , but read the following to make sure yo ur work site pro vides a proper environment.
User ’ s Manual 3-3 Getting S tarted ■ Leave ample venti lation room for the fan. Do not block the vents. ■ If the PC interferes with radio equipment, turn the PC power off immediately . Such interference c ould cause equipment malfunction. ■ Never place your PC on a shaky table, uneven, tilted surface or other unstable location.
3-4 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Seating and posture Maintain a comfortable working post ure when using your PC where your body joints are naturally aligned to reduce stre ss on different p arts of your body .
User ’ s Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted Lighting Select the right level of illumination and place your PC appropriately to minimize glare from overhead lights, desk lamps and windows. Glare on the LCD or monitor may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or hea dache s.
3-6 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Strate gic R est Br eaks T ake short, stra tegically spaced rest breaks to avoid eye strain and body discomforts.
User ’ s Manual 3-7 Getting S tarted When operating the computer in T ablet mode, follow the instruction s below . Figure 3-2 Operating the computer in T ablet mode ■ Hold the computer firmly on your forearm.
3-8 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted ■ The display panel works as a touch sensitive digitizer screen . However , the outer edges of the screen may be less sensitive. Please keep the T abl et PC Pen inside the display ar ea when you use it near the edges of the display panel.
User ’ s Manual 3-9 Getting S tarted Connecting the AC ada ptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to cha rge the battery or you want to operate from AC power . It is also th e fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power .
3-10 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor . Figure 3-4 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (2-pin plug) Figure 3-5 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (3-pin plug) 2. Connect the AC adaptor ’s DC output plug to the DC IN 15V jack on th e back of the computer .
User ’ s Manual 3-1 1 Getting S tarted Opening the display The computer ’s LCD display panel can be opened in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing.
3-12 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted 2. Slide and hold the computer ’s power button. Figure 3-8 T urning on the power Star ting up for the first time The Microsof t Windows Vista TM S tartup Screen will be the first screen displayed when you tu rn on the powe r .
User ’ s Manual 3-13 Getting S tarted 4. Click the arrow bu tton ( ) locate d in the powe r management buttons ( ) and select Shut Down from the menu.
3-14 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Executing Sleep Mode Y ou can enter Sleep Mode in o ne of four ways: ■ Click Star t then click the power button ( ) located in the power management buttons ( ).
User ’ s Manual 3-15 Getting S tarted Hiber nation Mode The Hibern ation Mode feature saves the co ntent s of memory to the hard disk drive when the computer is turned off so that, the next time it is turned on, the previous state is restored.
3-16 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Automatic Hibernation Mode The computer can be configured to en ter Hibernation Mode a utomatically when you press the power button or close the lid. In order to define these settings, you can follow the steps as described below: 1.
User ’ s Manual 3-17 Getting S tarted System R eco v er y Options About 1.5GB hidden partition is alloca ted on the hard disk drive for the System Recovery Options. This partition stores files which can be used to repair the syst em in th e event of a problem.
3-18 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted System R eco ver y This section describes the creation of Recovery Discs and their use. Creating a Optical R eco v er y Discs This section describes how to create Recovery Discs.
User ’ s Manual 3-19 Getting S tarted Re storing the pre-installed software from the Reco v er y har d disk driv e A portion of the total hard disk dr ive space is configured as a hidden recovery partition. This p artition sto r es files which can be used to restore pre-installed software in the event of a problem.
3-20 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted 1. Load the Recovery Discs into the opt ical disc drive and turn off the computer's power . 2. While holding down F12 key on the keyboard, turn on your computer - when the In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA logo screen appears, release the F12 key .
User ’ s Manual 4-1 PORTÉGÉ M400 Cha pter 4 Oper a ting Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer an d precautions when using it, as well as the hand ling of CD/DVD. Using the T ouch P ad T o u se the T ouch Pad, simply touch and move your fingertip across it in the direction you want the on-screen pointer to go.
4-2 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Using the T ablet PC P en and R eser v e Pen Y ou can use the T ablet PC Pen to exec ute action s and enter data .
User ’ s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics Observe the following precautions on the hand ling of the T ablet PC Pen. ■ Do not tap or press the T ablet PC Pen forcefully against the Display screen.
4-4 User ’s Manual Operating Basics R emoving the T ablet PC P en Remove the T abl et PC Pen as described below . 1. Gently push the T ablet PC Pen down. The pen ri ses up slightly . Figure 4-3 Removing the T ablet PC Pen 2. Pull the T ab let PC Pen to remove it from the T a blet PC Pen slot.
User ’ s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics Double tap Lightly tap the tip of the T ablet PC Pen twice on an obj ect an d lift it immediately to execute an action.
4-6 User ’s Manual Operating Basics R emoving the R eser ve P en case T o remove the Reserve Pen case, follow the steps below . 1. Save your work. 2. T urn the computer ’ s power off. Make sure the Power indica tor is off. 3. Remove all cables connected to the computer .
User ’ s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics Storing and R emoving the R eser v e Pen from the R eser ve P en case Follow the procedures b elow to remove the Reserve Pen from the Reserve Pen case. Removing the Reserve Pen from the Reserve Pe n case 1. Lift the Reserve Pen up from the Reserve Pen case by its end.
4-8 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Changing to the T ablet mode T o change the Laptop mode to the T ablet mode, follo w the instructions below . Figure 4-10 Changing to the T ablet mode (1) 1. Open the LCD display panel to the upright position. Check that the angle of a keyboard and the LCD display panel is 90 degrees.
User ’ s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics 2. Rotate the LCD display panel clockwise slowly . Figure 4-1 1 Changing to the T ablet mode (2) 3. T urn the display latch in 18 0 degrees to the down side. 4. Close the LCD display panel slowly with LCD surface outside.
4-10 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 7. Press the LCD display panel d ownward softly . Figure 4-13 Changing to the T ablet mode (4) Changing the scr een orienta tion The orientation of desktop scree.
User ’ s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics Method 1: Changing the screen orientation using T OSHIBA Accelerometer Utilities and T OSHIBA Rota tion Utility When TOSHIBA Accelerometer Utilities and TOSHIB.
4-12 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Method 3: Changing the screen orientation using T ask Bar 1. Right click “Change tablet and pen settings” icon in the T ask Bar . Click “Change screen orientation” from the men u. The screen orientation is set to change in th e following order when purchased.
User ’ s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics It is safe that you h old the computer with both hands horizontally as shown in the example. Figure 4-15 Shake the computer Changing to the Laptop mode T o change the T ablet mode to the Laptop mode, follow the instructions below .
4-14 User ’s Manual Operating Basics How to S wipe your Finger Using the following steps when swiping fi ngers for fingerprin t registration or authentication will help to minimize authe ntication failures: Align the first joint of the finger to th e ce nter of the sensor .
User ’ s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics P oints to note about the Finger print Sensor Please be aware of the following considerations when using the fingerprint sensor . A failure to follow these gui del ines might result in damage to the sensor , sensor failure, finge rprint re cognition problems or a lower fingerprint recognition success ra te.
4-16 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ Check the posi tion and speed at which you swipe yo ur finger across the sensor - please refer to the preceding draw ing. How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Saved fingerprint data is stored in s pecial non-volatile memory inside the fingerprint sensor .
User ’ s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics If both the fingerprint sensor and Trusted Plat form Module (TPM) security are used as identificatio n devices, you must install and configure th e Infineon TPM Professional package first before you setup and configure the fingerprint utility .
4-18 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 7. At the User's Fingers screen, select the finger that you wish to enroll from the illustration and then cl ick Next . On this screen please be aware that any previously enrolle d fingerprints would have green check marks, while the fingerprint that you are about to enroll wil l have a red check mark.
User ’ s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics How to Enable Fingerprint Power-on Security Settings It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the Protecto r Suite QL application prior to enabling and c onfiguring the Fingerprint Power-on Security System.
4-20 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Finger print Single Sign-on Fea tur e General This is a feat ure that allow s the user to complete the auth entication for both the User/BIOS Password (and, if applicable, the HDD(Hard Disk Drive) Password) and logging onto Windows usi ng on ly one fingerprint authentication when booting up.
User ’ s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics Using the USB floppy disk driv e The USB floppy disk drive accommoda tes 1.44-me gabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy disks and connects to the USB port. Refer to Chapter 2, The Grand T our , for more informatio n. It is supplied as standard with some models and as an option with others.
4-22 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Changing Ultra Slim Bay modules This section explains how to change mo dule s in the Ultra Slim Bay . The illustrations show replacement of the op tical media drive with the Ultra Slim Bay HDD adaptor . Therefo r e, the text refers to those modules.
User ’ s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics 6. Grasp the optical media drive and slide it out. Figure 4-18 Removing the optical media drive Inser ting a module Insert the Ultra Slim Bay HDD adaptor as described below . 1. Insert the Ultra Slim Bay HDD adap to r in the computer as shown below and press until the ejector clicks.
4-24 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Using optical media driv es The text and illustrations in this section refer primarily to the optical media drive. However , operations are the same for other optical drives in the Ultra Slim Bay . The full-size drive provi des high-performance execution of CD/ DVD-ROM-based programs.
User ’ s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics 2. Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully op ened. Figure 4-21 Pulling the disc tray open 3. Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the disc tray . Figure 4-22 Inserting a CD/DVD 4. Press gently at the center of the CD/DVD until you feel it click into place.
4-26 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 5. Push the center of the disc tray to close it. Press gently until it locks into place. Figure 4-23 Closing the CD/DVD disc tray R emoving discs T o remove the CD/DVD , follo w the step s bel ow and refer to figure 4-23.
User ’ s Manual 4-27 Operating Basics 3. Push the center of the disc tray to close it. Press gently until it locks into place. How to remo ve CD/D VD when the disc tr ay will not open Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computer power is off.
4-28 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Before writing or rewriting Please observe the following po ints wh en you write or rewrite the data. ■ We recommend the following manufacture r s of CD-R and CD-RW media. Media quality can affect write or rewrite success rates.
User ’ s Manual 4-29 Operating Basics W hen writing or rewriting Note the following when you writ e or re write a CD-R or CD-RW . ■ Always copy dat a from the hard disk drive to the optical med ia. D o not use cut-and-paste as the original data will be lost if there is a write error .
4-30 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Impor tant message Before you write or rewrite to CD-R/ RW or DVD-R/-R DL/-RW/+R/+R DL/ +RW/-RAM discs, read and follow all setup and operating instruction s in this section.
User ’ s Manual 4-31 Operating Basics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur . Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you use it. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW , DVD-RW , DVD+R W or DVD- RAM is affected by the qu ality of the disc and the way it is used.
4-32 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ DISC created in DVD-R DL format4 (Layer Jump Recording) cannot be read. ■ There are two types of DVD-R discs: authoring and ge neral use discs. Do not use authoring discs. Only gene ral use discs can be written to by a computer drive.
User ’ s Manual 4-33 Operating Basics W hen writing or rewriting Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD-R/ RW , DVD-R/-R DL/-R W/-RAM or DVD+R/+R DL/+RW disc. ■ Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting: ■ Change users in the Windows Vista TM operating system.
4-34 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ Y ou cannot back up DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-R/-R DL/-RW or DVD+R/+R DL/+RW to CD-R/RW using the “Disk Backup” function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator .
User ’ s Manual 4-35 Operating Basics W hen Using Ulead D VD Mo vieFactor y ® for T OSHIBA How to make a DVD-V ideo Simplified steps for making a DVD-V i deo from video data captured from a DV -Camcorder: 1.
4-36 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ Do not enter Sleep or Hibe rnation Mode while using DVD MovieFactory . ■ Do not operate DVD MovieFacto ry immediately after turning on the computer .
User ’ s Manual 4-37 Operating Basics Media care This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD/DVDs and floppy disks. Handle your media with care. The following simple precauti ons will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on th em: CD/D VDs 1.
4-38 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 8. Do not eat, smoke, or use eraser s near your floppy disks. Foreign particles inside the floppy disk’ s jacket can damage the magnetic surface.
User ’ s Manual 4-39 Operating Basics T OSHIBA Mic Effect TOSHIBA Mic Effect provides you with a hands-free environment for holding mutual commu nication via the Internet Protocol or Local Area Network. If you wish to communicat e with someone on your computer , you can use a messenger application.
4-40 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Modem This section describes ho w to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack. R e gion selection T eleco mmunication regulations vary from one region to another , so you will need to make sure the internal modem’s settings are correct for the region in which it will be used.
User ’ s Manual 4-41 Operating Basics Proper ties menu Click the icon with the secondary mous e button to display p roperties menu on the screen. Setting Y ou can enable or disab le the following settings: AutoRun Mode The Region Select utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system.
4-42 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Connecting T o connect the modul ar cabl e, follow the steps below . 1. Plug one end of the modular cable into the compute r ’s modem jack.
User ’ s Manual 4-43 Operating Basics Disconnecting T o disconnect the internal modular cable, follow th e steps below . 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephon e jack and pu ll out the connector . 2. Disconnect th e cable from the computer ’s modem jack in the same manner .
4-44 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Setting 1. Please make sure that the Wireless Comm unication Switch is turned on. 2. Click Star t and then click Connect to to display Connect to a network window . 3. Click Set up a connection or network . 4. Follow the wizard.
User ’ s Manual 4-45 Operating Basics Radio links Y ou can e asily establish links between two or more devices, with these links being maintained even if the devi ces are not within a line-of-sight of each othe r .
4-46 User ’s Manual Operating Basics W ireless communication s witch Y ou can en able or disable Wirel ess LAN and Bluetooth functions, with the on/off switch. No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off. Slide the switch to the right to turn it on and to the left to turn it off.
User ’ s Manual 4-47 Operating Basics LAN The computer has built-in suppo rt for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second , 100BASE-TX) and Gigabit Ethernet LA N (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T).
4-48 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 1. T urn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the compu ter . 2. Plug one end of the cabl e into th e LAN jack. Press gently until you hear the latch click into place. Figure 4-27 Connecting the LAN cable 3.
User ’ s Manual 4-49 Operating Basics Mo ving the computer The computer is designed for rugged durability . However , a few simple precautions taken when moving the com puter will help en sure trou ble-free operation. ■ Before moving the computer , it re comme nds changing the function of TOSHIBA HDD Protection.
4-50 User ’s Manual Operating Basics When vibration is detec ted, a message wil l be displayed on the screen, and the icon in the taskbar not ification area will ch ange to the protection state. This message is displayed until the OK button is pressed or 30 seconds pass.
User ’ s Manual 4-51 Operating Basics 3D V iewe r This feature displays a 3D object on the scre en which moves in according to tilting or vibration of the computer . When the TOSHIBA HDD Protection dete ct s computer vibratio n the Hard Disk Drive head is parked and the 3D object disk rotation will stop.
4-52 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Hea t disper sal T o protect ag ainst overheating, th e processor is equipped an internal temperature sensor which activates a cooling fan or lowers the processing speed if the computer's internal temperature rises to a certain level.
User ’ s Manual 5-1 PORTÉGÉ M400 Cha pter 5 T he K eyboar d The computer ’s keyboard layouts ar e compatible with a 101/102 -key enhanced keyboard. By pressing some keys in combination, all the 101/ 102-key keyboard functions can be executed on the computer .
5-2 User ’s Manual The Keyboard Function k eys: F1 … F12 The function keys (not to be confused with Fn ) are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard. These keys function differently from other keys. F1 through F1 2 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed.
User ’ s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Press Fn + F10 or Fn + F1 1 to access the integrated keypad. When activated, the keys wi th gray markings on the b ottom edge become numeric keyp ad keys ( Fn + F1 1 ) or cursor control keys ( Fn + F10 ). Refer to the Keypa d ov erl a y section in this chapter for more information on how to operate these keys.
5-4 User ’s Manual The Keyboard Power Plan : Pressing Fn + F2 changes the pow er setting s. Sleep : Pressing Fn + F3 switches the system to Sleep mode. Hibernate : Pressing Fn + F4 switches the system to Hibernate mode. Output : Pressing Fn + F5 changes the active display device.
User ’ s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard T ouch Pad: Pressing Fn + F9 enables or disables the T ouch Pad fun ction. Zoom: Pressing Fn + Spac e changes the display resolution. ODD : Pressing Fn + Ta b turns the powe r of the optical media drive on/off or eject s the disc tray .
5-6 User ’s Manual The Keyboard W indo ws special k eys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows: Windows S tart Button activates the Sta rt menu and the other , the application key , has the same function as the secondary mouse button .
User ’ s Manual 5-7 The Keyboard Numeric mode T o tu rn on the Numeric mode, press Fn + F1 1 . The Numeric mode indicator lights. Now try numeric data entry using the keys in figure 5-2.
5-8 User ’s Manual The Keyboard T emporarily changing modes If the computer i s in Numeric mode , you can switch temporarily to Arrow mode by pressing a shif t key . If the computer i s in Arrow mode , you can switch temp oraril y to Numeric mode by pressing a shif t key .
User ’ s Manual 6-1 PORTÉGÉ M400 Cha pter 6 P o wer and P o wer-Up Modes The computer ’s power resources incl ude the AC adaptor , batte ry p ack and internal batteries.
6-2 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes T able 6-1 Power conditions continued Power on Power off (no operation) AC adaptor connected Secondary battery fully charged • Operates • No charge .
User ’ s Manual 6-3 Power and Power-Up Modes * 1 W hen the Slice Expansion battery is not charging. * 2 W hen the main battery is not ch arging. * 3 F or the computer to shut down in Hibernation Mode, the Hibernation feature must be enabled in Power Op tions.
6-4 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes P ow er indicators As shown in the above table, the Battery , Secondary battery , DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer ’s operating capability and battery charge status.
User ’ s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-Up Modes P ow er indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status: Ba tter y types The computer has three types of batteries: ■ Battery pack .
6-6 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes T o ensure that th e battery p a ck maintains it s maximum capacity , operate the computer on battery power at leas t once a month until the battery pack is fully discharged. Refer to Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures.
User ’ s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-Up Modes Care and use of the batter y pack The battery pack is a vital component of po rt able computing. T aking prope r care of it will help ensu re longer operating time on battery power as well a s a longer life for your battery pack.
6-8 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes 8. Never store a battery pack in an area of high humidity . This could cause a fire or explosi on possibly resulting in seri ous injury . 9. Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure.
User ’ s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-Up Modes 15. Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before attempting to charge the battery pack. Improper inst a llation could generate smoke or fire, or caus e the ba ttery pack to rupture. 16.
6-10 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Char ging the ba tteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low , the Battery indicator will flash orange to indicate that only a fe w minutes of battery pow er rema in.
User ’ s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-Up Modes The Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions: ■ The battery has not been used for a long ti me. ■ The battery has completely discharged and bee n left in the computer for a long time.
6-12 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Maximizing ba tter y operating time A battery’s usefulness depends on h ow long it can supply pow er on a single charge.
User ’ s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-Up Modes Extending ba tter y life T o maximize the life of your battery pack: ■ At least once a mo nth, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery powe r until the battery pack fully discharges.
6-14 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes 1. Save your work. 2. T urn the computer ’s power off. Make sure the Power indicator is off. 3. Remove all cables connected to the computer . 4. Close the LCD displ ay panel and turn the comp uter upside down.
User ’ s Manual 6-15 Power and Power-Up Modes 7. Insert the battery pack ( ➀ ). 8. Make sure that the battery p ack is securely in place and the battery safety lock ( ➁ ) is in the lock position ( ). Figure 6-3 Securing the battery pack 9. T urn your computer over .
6-16 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes ■ Delete (button) Click this button to del ete a registered password. Before you can dele te a password, you must first enter the current password correctly or insert a proper token. Please use BIOS Setup to change or delete the HDD Passwords or to set the HDD Master Password.
User ’ s Manual 6-17 Power and Power-Up Modes User T oken field ■ Create (button) Y ou ca n use an SD card to ken, inst ead of entering the password. After you have registered a password, insert an SD card in SD card slot and click Create . Y ou can use an SD card of any capacity , but it must be formatted correctly .
6-18 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Star ting the computer by passw or d If you have already registered a password, there are three ways to st art the computer: ■ Insert an SD card token before yo u turn on the computer . The computer will start normally , without displaying a password prompt.
User ’ s Manual 6-19 Power and Power-Up Modes T ablet mode Enter your password by tapping the on-screen keyboard using the T ablet PC Pen. Figure 6-4 On-screen keyboard ■ The beep sounds when tapping the on -screen keyboard with the T ab let PC Pen.
6-20 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Panel po wer on/off Y ou can set up your computer so that power turns off automatically when you close the display panel. When you open the panel, power will be turned on in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode but not in boot mode.
User ’ s Manual 7-1 PORTÉGÉ M400 Cha pter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to us e TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer , and prov ide s information on setting up the Execute-Disable Bit Capability and TPM.
7-2 User ’s Manual HW Setup General This window displays the BIOS version and co ntains two buttons: Default and About . Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date. Display This tab lets you customize your comput er’s display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for an extern al monitor .
User ’ s Manual 7-3 HW Setu p Boot Priority Boot Priority O ptions This option sets the priority for boo ting the computer . Select from the following settings: Y ou can o verride the settings and m.
7-4 User ’s Manual HW Setup T o ch ange the boot drive, follow the steps below . 1. Hold down F12 and boot the computer . 2. The following menu will be di splayed with the following icons: Built-in HDD, Ultra Slim Bay HDD, CD-ROM, FDD (or SD memory card), Network (LAN), USB Memory boot.
User ’ s Manual 7-5 HW Setu p HDD Priority Optio ns If more than one HDD is installed in the computer , this option lets you set the priority for HDD detection. If the first detected HDD has a boot command, the system will boot from the HDD. Network Boot Protoco l This feature sets the protocol to remotely boot from the network.
7-6 User ’s Manual HW Setup USB Memory BIOS Support T ype Set the type of the USB memory a s a startup device. Keyboard Wa k e-up on Keyboard When this feature is enabled and the computer is in Sleep Mode, you can turn on the computer by pressing any key .
User ’ s Manual 7-7 HW Setu p LAN Wake-up on LAN This feature lets the computer ’s power be turned on when it receives a wake-up signal from the LAN. Built-in LA N This feature enables or disables th e Built-in LAN. Device Config Device Configuratio n This option lets you set the device configuration.
7-8 User ’s Manual HW Setup USB-FDD Legacy Emulation Use this option to enable or disable USB floppy disk drive legacy emulation. If your operating system d oes not support USB, you can still use a USB floppy disk drive by setting the USB-FDD Legacy Emulation item to Enabled .
User ’ s Manual 7-9 HW Setu p Ending the BIOS Setup Program Save the changes and end the program. 1. Press the End Key . The “ Are you sure? (Y/N) The changes you made wil l cause the system to reboot .” message is displayed. 2. Press the Y key .
7-10 User ’s Manual HW Setup Enhanced C-States This feature enabl es or disables the Enhanced C -S tates. Execute-Di sable Bit Ca pability This setting, which is displayed on the fi rst page of the setup screen, configures the Execute-Disable Bi t fu nction of the CPU.
User ’ s Manual 7-1 1 HW Setu p Clear TPM Owner This setting i s used to erase the data in TPM when disposing of the computer or when the owner of the computer ch ang es , etc.
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User ’ s Manual 8-1 PORTÉGÉ M400 Cha pter 8 Optional De vices Optional devices can expand the computer ’s capabilities and it s versatili ty . This chapter describ es connection or installation .
8-2 User ’s Manual Optional Devices PC car d The computer is equipped with a PC card slot that can accommodate a T ype II card. Any PC card that meets industry standards (manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor) can be installed. The slot supports 16-bit PC cards, including PC card 16’s multif unction card and CardBus PC cards.
User ’ s Manual 8-3 Optional Devices Re moving a PC card T o remove the PC card , follow the steps below . 1. Open the Safely Remove Ha rdware icon on the T ask Bar . 2. Point to PC card and click. 3. Press the PC card eject button to extend it. 4. Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly .
8-4 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Media care Observe the following precau tions when handling the card. Card care ■ Do not twist or bend cards. ■ Do not expose cards to liquids or store in humid areas or lay media close to containers of liquid.
User ’ s Manual 8-5 Optional Devices 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. Figure 8-3 Inserting an SD card Removing an SD card T o remove an SD card, follow the steps below . 1. Open the Safely Remove Ha rdware icon on the T ask Bar . 2. Point to SD card and click.
8-6 User ’s Manual Optional Devices SD memory card SD cards let you easily transfer da t a fr om devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants, that use SD card flash-memory . The cards have a high level of security and copy protection featu r es.
User ’ s Manual 8-7 Optional Devices Inserting a Memory S tick T o insert a Memory S t ick, follow the step s below . 1. Insert the Memory S tick into the Bridge media slot. 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. Figure 8-5 Inserting a Memory Stick Removing a Memory Stick T o remove a Memory Stick, follow the steps below .
8-8 User ’s Manual Optional Devices xD picture car d The computer is equipped with a Brid ge media slot that can accommodate xD picture cards with various memory capacities. The xD picture card let you easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras that use xD picture card flash-memory .
User ’ s Manual 8-9 Optional Devices Memor y e xpansion Y ou can install additional memory in the compute r’s memory module slot to increase the amount of RAM.
8-10 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Installing memor y module There are slots for two memory modules. The procedures are the same for installing either module. 1. Set the computer to boo t mode and turn the computer ’s power off. Make sure the Power indicator is off.
User ’ s Manual 8-1 1 Optional Devices 8. Lift the top edge of the keyboard after sliding the two release latche s and lay in face down on the palm rest. Figure 8-8 Removing two screws and rotate the keyboard 9. Remove the two screws and take of f the memory module cover .
8-12 User ’s Manual Optional Devices 10. Fi t the memory module's connecto rs into the socket at about a 45 degree angle and push the mo dule down until latches on either side snap into place. Align the notch of the memory module with that of the memory slot and gently insert the module into the slot.
User ’ s Manual 8-13 Optional Devices 13. Insert the tabs on the front of the keyboard into the correspon ding notches on th e computer and lower the ke yboard into place after ensuring the two release latches click into place. 14. Screw the tw o screws and secure the keyboard.
8-14 User ’s Manual Optional Devices 6. Grasp the sides of the module and pull it out. Figure 8-13 Removing the memory module 7. Rotate the keyboard back into place and secure the keyboard brac e as described in the previous section. 8. Install the battery pack.
User ’ s Manual 8-15 Optional Devices Slice Expansion Batter y This battery pack inc reases your com puter's op erating time when a main battery pack is also installed.
8-16 User ’s Manual Optional Devices 5. Close the latches to secure the Slice Expansion Battery to the computer . Figure 8-15 Securing the la tches Disconnecting the Slice Expansion Ba tter y Follow the steps below to disconnect the Slice Expansion Battery to the computer .
User ’ s Manual 8-17 Optional Devices 6. Lift off the Slice Exp ansion Battery . Figure 8-17 Removing the Slice Expansion Battery 7. Be sure to replace the protective cap befo re storing the Slice Expansion Battery .
8-18 User ’s Manual Optional Devices 5. A small row of ridges marks the latches secu ring the cover . Press on these ridges until you hear a click. 6. Press on the arrows and lift the cover up and out to remove it. Figure 8-18 Removing the hard disk drive cover 7.
User ’ s Manual 8-19 Optional Devices 4. With the connector connected, lower th e hard disk drive down to the storage position. Figure 8-20 Installing the hard disk drive pack 5. Seat the cover and press down until the latches click into pl ace. 6. Secure the cover with two scr ews.
8-20 User ’s Manual Optional Devices 2. Insert the hard disk drive in the Ultra Slim Bay HDD a daptor and push forward to ensure a firm connection. Figure 8-22 Inserting the hard disk drive 3.
User ’ s Manual 8-21 Optional Devices T ablet PC P en Use it as a spare to your computer . S pare pen tip and draw-out tool are included. Refer to Chapter 6, Po wer and Power-Up Modes , for the detailed usage. Re s e r ve Pe n Use the Reserve Pen in place of the T abl et PC Pen if the T ablet PC Pen is lost or broken.
8-22 User ’s Manual Optional Devices i.LINK (IEEE1394) i.LINK (IEEE1394) is used for hig h -speed data transfer for a range of compatible devices such as ■ Digital video cameras ■ Hard disk drives ■ MO drives ■ Writ able optical disc drives Precautions ■ Make a back-up of your data before transferring it to the computer .
User ’ s Manual 8-23 Optional Devices Connecting 1. Make sure the connectors are pr operly aligned and pl ug the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable into the computer . Figure 8-25 Connecting the i.LINK (I EEE1394) cable into the computer 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the de vi ce.
8-24 User ’s Manual Optional Devices T OSHIBA Express Por t Replica tor In addition to the ports available on the computer , the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator . The T OSHIBA Express Port Replicator connects directly to the docking interface on the unde rside of the computer .
User ’ s Manual 8-25 Optional Devices Security lock Security locks enable you to anchor your computer and optional TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer or TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator .
8-26 User ’s Manual Optional Devices.
User ’ s Manual 9-1 PORTÉGÉ M400 Cha pter 9 T r oubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for dur ability . Howe ver, should problems occur , following the procedures in this cha pter can help to determine th e cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter .
9-2 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting Preliminar y chec klist Consider the simplest solution first. The items in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious probl em. ■ Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer .
User ’ s Manual 9-3 T roubleshooting Har dware and system chec klist This section discusses problems ca used by your computer’s hardware or attached peripherals.
9-4 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting Self test When the computer starts up, the self test will be run automati cally , and the following will be displayed : This message remains on the screen for a few seconds.
User ’ s Manual 9-5 T roubleshooting AC power If you have trou ble turning on the co mputer with the AC a daptor connected, check the DC IN indicator . Refer to Chap te r 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for more information. Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , check the DC IN indicator as well as the Battery indicato r .
9-6 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting Battery doesn’t charge when the AC adaptor is attach ed ( Battery or Ultra Slim Bay indicator does not glow orange.) If the battery is completely discharged, it will not begin charging immediately . W ait a fe w minutes.
User ’ s Manual 9-7 T roubleshooting Real Time Clock Passwor d K eyboar d Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more information refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard . Problem Pro cedure The following message is Displayed on the LCD screen: RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent.
9-8 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting Inter nal LCD display panel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer’s setup. Refer to Chapter 7, HW Setup , for more information. Har d disk driv e Problem Procedure No display Press hotkeys Fn + F5 to change the display priority , to make sure it is not set for an external monitor .
User ’ s Manual 9-9 T roubleshooting D VD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Y ou cannot access a CD/DVD in the drive Make sure the drive’s disc tray is securely closed. Press gently until it clicks into place.
9-10 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting D VD Super Multi drive For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Cannot write correctly If you have tr ouble writing, ma ke sure you are observing the following precauti ons: ■ Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA.
User ’ s Manual 9-1 1 T roubleshooting USB floppy disk driv e For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . PC card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices .
9-12 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting SD car d Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Memor y Stick/Me mor y Stick Pro Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . xD picture car d Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Problem Procedure SD card error occurs Reseat the SD card to make sure it is firmly connected.
User ’ s Manual 9-13 T roubleshooting P ointing de vice If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. T ouch Pad Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to Pad operation The system might be busy .
9-14 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting USB mouse Finger print Sensor Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation The system might be busy . If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it.
User ’ s Manual 9-15 T roubleshooting USB de vice Refer also to your USB device’ s documentation. Memor y expansion Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , for information on installing memory modules. The fingerprint cann ot be read due to injuries to the finger .
9-16 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting Sound system Refer also to documentation for your audio devices. Exter nal monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to you r monitor ’s documentation. Problem Procedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume control dial.
User ’ s Manual 9-17 T roubleshooting i.LINK (IEEE1394) de vice Modem Refer to Appendix C, A T Commands and Appendix D , S-registers . Problem Procedure i.LINK device does not function Make sure the cable is se curely connected to the computer and to the device.
9-18 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting LAN W ireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on wireless communica tion, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Bluetooth For more information on wireless co mmunication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics .
User ’ s Manual 9-19 T roubleshooting Disposing of PC and PC batte ries ■ Discard this PC in accordance with ordinance s or rules of local regulations. For further information, cont act y our local government. ■ This PC contains rechargeable batteries.
9-20 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting T OSHIBA suppor t If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the compute r , you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance.
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User ’ s Manual 10-1 PORTÉGÉ M400 Cha pter 10 Le gal F ootnotes This chapter states the Legal Footnotes information applicable to T OSHIBA computers. In the text in this manu al, *XX is used to show which Legal Footnotes description is related to TOSHIBA computers.
10-2 User ’s Manual Legal Footnotes CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration. Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut- down. This is a normal p rotective featur e designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions.
User ’ s Manual 10-3 Legal Footnotes Ba tter y Life *3 Battery life may vary considerably depend ing on product model, configuration, applications, power ma nagement settings and features utilized, as well as the natural perf ormance va riation s produced by the design of indi vidual components.
10-4 User ’s Manual Legal Footnotes W ir eless LAN *7 The transmission speed ove r the wirel ess LAN and the di stance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surro unding electromagnetic environment, obst acles, access point design and configuration, and client design a nd software /h ardware configurations.
User ’ s Manual A-1 PORTÉGÉ M400 A ppendix A Specifica tions This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specification s . Physical Dimensions En vironmental Requirements Weight (typical) 2.
A-2 User ’s Manual S pecifications Power Requirements Built-in Modem AC adaptor 100-240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz (cycles per second) Computer 15 VDC 5.
User ’ s Manual A-3 S pecifications T ransmitting level -10 dBm Receiving level -10 to -40 dBm Input/output impedanc e 600 ohms ±30% Error correcting MNP class 4 and ITU-T V .
A-4 User ’s Manual S pecifications.
User ’ s Manual B-1 PORTÉGÉ M400 A ppendix B Display Contr oller and Modes Display controller The display controller in te rprets sof tware commands into hardware commands that turn particular parts on the screen on or of f. The display controller supports VGA, SVGA and XGA modes on the internal LCD display panel.
B-2 User ’s Manual Display Controller and Modes.
User ’ s Manual C-1 PORTÉGÉ M400 A ppendix C A T Commands In most cases, you will not need to type A T commands manua lly . However , there might be some occasions when you will need to do so . This chapter describes A T comman ds for data mode. Fax and voice commands are taken care of by application software.
C-2 User ’s Manual A T Commands Bn Communication standard setting This command determines the communicati on st andard CCITT or Bell. B0 Selects CCITT V .22 mode when the modem is at 1200 bps. B1 Selects Bell 212A when the modem is at 1200 bps (default).
User ’ s Manual C-3 A T Commands Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherw ise Hn Hook control This command instructs the modem to go on-hook to disconnect a call, or off-hook to make the phone line busy . H0 Modem goes on-hook (default). H1 Modem goes off-hook.
C-4 User ’s Manual A T Commands Nn Modulation handshak e This command controls whether or not the local modem perfo r ms a negotiated handshake at connection ti me with the remote modem when the communica ti on spe e d of the two mo dems is different.
User ’ s Manual C-5 A T Commands T Select tone dialing This command instructs the modem to send DTMF ton es whil e dialing. Dialed digi t s are tone dial ed until a P command or dial mo difier is receiv ed.
C-6 User ’s Manual A T Commands Dial tone detect Disabled: The modem dials a call rega rd less of whether it detects a dial tone. Enabled: T he modem dials only upon detection of a dial tone, and disconnects the call if the dial tone is not detected within 10 seconds.
User ’ s Manual C-7 A T Commands &D2 If the DTR signal is not detected while in on-line data mode, the modem disconnects (default). &D3 Reset on the on-to-off DTR transition. Result Codes: OK n=0,1,2,3 ERROR Otherw ise &F Load factor y settings This command loads the configuratio n stored and programmed at the factory .
C-8 User ’s Manual A T Commands &Tn Self-test commands These tests can help to isolate probl ems if you experience periodic data loss or random errors. &T0 Abort. S tops any test in progress. &T1 Local analog loop. This test verifies modem operation, as well as the connection between th e modem and computer .
User ’ s Manual C-9 A T Commands N3 V .42, MNP , or buffered (default). The modem attempts to connect in V .42 error control mode. If this fails, it attempts to connect in MNP mode. If this fails, it connects in buffer mode and continues operation. This is also known as V .
C-10 User ’s Manual A T Commands Result Codes: OK n=0,3 ERROR Otherwise.
User ’ s Manual D-1 PORTÉGÉ M400 A ppendix D S-r e gister s S-registers contain the settings that determine how a number of functions of the internal modem operate. For example, how many times to let the telephone ring before the modem answer s and how long to wait before it hangs up if a connection fails.
D-2 User ’s Manual S-registers S1 Ring counter This register is read only . T he value of S1 is incre mented with each ring. If no ring occurs over a si x-second interval, this reg ister is cleared. Range: 0-225 Default: 0 Units: rings S2 A T escape c har acter (user defined) This register determines the ASCII values used for an escape sequence.
User ’ s Manual D-3 S-registers S5 Command line editing character (user defined) This register sets the character recogniz ed as a backspace and pertains to asynchronous only . The modem will not recognize the backspace character if it is set to a value that is greater than 32 ASCII.
D-4 User ’s Manual S-registers S8 Comma pause time This register sets the time, in seconds, that the modem mus t pause when it encounters a comma (,) in the dial command stri ng. In some countries/regions, S8 will set both wai t before dialing and comma pause time.
User ’ s Manual D-5 S-registers S37 Dial line rate S37 = 0 (default) maximum modem speed S37 = 1 reserved S37 = 2 1200/75 bps S37 = 3 300 bps S37 = 4 reserved S37 = 5 1200 bps S37 = 6 2400 bps S37 =.
D-6 User ’s Manual S-registers A T command set r esult codes The following table shows the result codes. The result code summary Result Code Numeric Descriptio n OK 0 Command executed CONNECT 1 Mode.
User ’ s Manual D-7 S-registers *1: EC only appe ars when the Extended Result Codes configuration optio n is enabled. EC is replaced by one of the followi ng symbols, depending upon the error control meth od used: V .42bis - V .42 error control and V .
D-8 User ’s Manual S-registers.
User ’ s Manual E-1 PORTÉGÉ M400 A ppendix E V. 9 0 The TOSHIBA internal modem uses V .90 technology . The modem is capable of downstream speeds of 56kbps (kilobits per second) when connected to an Internet service prov ider that su pports V .
E-2 User ’s Manual V. 9 0 T able E-1 Result codes for a V .90 connection No. Result code Description 70 CONNECT 32000 EC* Connection at 32000 bps 72 CONNECT 36000 EC* Connection at 36000 bps 74 CONN.
User ’ s Manual E-3 V. 9 0 * EC stands for the Error Contro l method, which appears only when the extended result codes conf iguration option is ena bled. EC is replaced by one of the following symbols, dep endi ng on the error control method used. A T Command V42bis V .
E-4 User ’s Manual V. 9 0.
PORTÉGÉ M400 User ’ s Manual F-1 A ppendix F Wi r e l e s s L A N Car d Specifica tions Radio Characteristics Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the product was purcha sed ■ T ype of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations.
F-2 User ’s Manual Wireless LAN The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of the wireless communication. Communications at lower transmit range may travel la rger dist ances. ■ The range of your wi reless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high-density materials.
User ’ s Manual F-3 Wireless LAN *1 Factory-set default channels *2 Refer to the sheet Approved Countries/R egions for use for the countries/ regions that in which these chann el s can be used.
F-4 User ’s Manual Wireless LAN 108 5540 11 2 556 0 11 6 558 0 120 5600 124 5620 128 5640 132 5660 136 5680 140 5700 149 5745 153 5765 157 5785 161 5805 165 5825.
User ’ s Manual G-1 PORTÉGÉ M400 A ppendix G T OSHIB A RAID TOSHIBA RAID provides the RAID function. 2 hard disk drives can be used to construct a RAID configuration (RAID-1: mirroring).
G-2 User ’s Manual TOSHIBA RAID W indo ws Manual Setup Use the following procedures whe n manually setting up Windows. Before Setting Up W indows Before setting up Windows, create the TOSHIBA RAID Driver Disk and configure the BIOS setup prog ram. Creating the T OSHIBA RAID Driv er Disk 1.
User ’ s Manual G-3 TOSHIB A RAID ■ Boot menu When 2 hard disk drives are connected, it is possi ble to select which hard disk drive to boot from in the boot menu.
G-4 User ’s Manual TOSHIBA RAID Star ting, Modifying and E nding the BIOS Setup Prog r am Star ting the BIOS Setup Pr ogr am 1. T urn on your computer while pre ssing the Esc key . If Password = is displayed, enter the User Password and press the Enter key .
User ’ s Manual G-5 TOSHIB A RAID 3. The Execute Creation message is di splayed on ce the configuration is modified. Move the cursor to the appro priate loca tion and press the space ba r to continue. 4. The following message will be displayed. Follow the instructi ons and press the keys in the order of 1, 2, 3, 4, [ Enter ].
G-6 User ’s Manual TOSHIBA RAID.
User ’ s Manual H-1 PORTÉGÉ M400 A ppendix H Bluetooth wir eless tec hnolog y Inter oper ability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be i nteroperable with any product with Bluetooth w.
H-2 User ’s Manual Bluetooth wireless tec hnology Interoperability ■ Bluetooth wireless technol ogy is a new inn ovative techno logy , and TOSH IBA has no t conf i rme d com p ati bil ity of it s Bluetooth ® products with all computers and/or equipment using Blueto oth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers.
User ’ s Manual H-3 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless te chnology , like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy .
H-4 User ’s Manual Bluetooth wireless tec hnology Interoperability L ‘ utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux cond itions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et.
User ’ s Manual H-5 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Caution: Exposure to Radio F r equency Radia tion The radiated output pow er of the Bluetoo th ® Card from T O SHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequen cy exposure limi t s.
H-6 User ’s Manual Bluetooth wireless tec hnology Interoperability 1. S ticker Please put the following sticker on comp uter inco rporating this product. 2. Indication The indicati on shown below appea rs on this equipment. (1) 2.4 : This equip ment uses a frequency of 2.
User ’ s Manual H-7 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability De vice Authorization This device obtains the T e chnical Conditions Compliance Approval, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power da t a communication system radio station st ipulated in the T el ecommunications Business Law .
H-8 User ’s Manual Bluetooth wireless tec hnology Interoperability.
PORTÉGÉ M400 User ’ s Manual I-1 A ppendix I A C P o wer Cor d and Connector s The power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country/region in which it is used.
I-2 User ’s Manual AC Power Cord and Connectors In Europe, two conductors power cord must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F or H03VVH2-F and for three conductors power co rd must be VDE type, H05VV -F .
PORTÉGÉ M400 User ’ s Manual J-1 A ppendix J T OSHIBA Anti-theft Protection Timer This feature al l ows yo u to set up a ti mer -activated BIOS password that will prevent unauthorised system a ccess in the event of theft.
J-2 User ’s Manual TOSHIBA Anti-theft Protection T imer.
User ’ s Manual Glossary-1 PORTÉGÉ M400 Glossar y The terms in this glossary cover topi cs related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference.
Glossary-2 User ’s Manual Glossary IDE: integrated drive electronics I/O: input/output IrDA : Infrared Data Association IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emi.
User ’ s Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary analog signal: A signal whose characteristics such a s amplitude and frequency vary in proportion to (are an analog of) the value to be transmitted. V oice communications are analog signals. ANSI: American National S tandards Instit ute.
Glossary-4 User ’s Manual Glossary bus: An interface for transmis si on of signals, data or electric power . byte: The re presen tation of a single character . A sequence of eight bits treated as a single unit; also the smallest addressable unit within the system.
User ’ s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary comp at ibility: 1) The ability of one compu ter to accept and proce ss da ta in the same manner as another com puter without modi fying the data or the media upon which it is being transferred. 2) the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component.
Glossary-6 User ’s Manual Glossary delete: T o remove data from a disk or other data storage device. Synonymous with erase. device driver: A pro gram that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer . The CONF IG .SYS file contains device drivers that MS-DOS loads when you turn the computer on.
User ’ s Manual Glossa ry-7 Glossary E echo: T o send back a reflection of the tra nsmitted data to the sending device. Y ou can display th e information on the screen, or output it to the printer , or both.
Glossary-8 User ’s Manual Glossary graphi cs: Drawings, pictures, or other i mages, such as charts or graphs, to present information. H hard disk: A non-removable disk usu ally referred to as drive C. The factory installs this disk and onl y a trained engineer can remo ve it for servicing.
User ’ s Manual Glossa ry-9 Glossary I/O: Input/output. Refers to acceptance and transfer of data to and from a computer . I/O devices: Equipment used to communicate with the compu ter and transfer data to and from it. IrDA 1.1: An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps.
Glossary-10 User ’s Manual Glossary megahertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second. See also hertz. menu: A software interface that displays a list of options on the screen. Also called a screen. microprocessor: A hardware component contained in a single integrated circuit that carries out instru ctions.
User ’ s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary output: The results of a computer operation. Output commonly indicates data . 1) printed on paper , 2) displayed at a terminal, 3) sent through the serial port of internal modem, or 4) stored on some magnetic media.
Glossary-12 User ’s Manual Glossary R Radio frequency interf erence (RFI) shield: A met al shield enclosing the printed circuit board s of the printer or computer to prevent radio and TV interference. Al l computer equipment generates radio frequency signals.
User ’ s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary subpixel: Thre e elements, one red, one green and bl ue (RGB), that make up a pixel on the color LCD. The computer sets subpixels independently , each may emit a different degree of brightness. See also pixel. synchronous: Having a constant time interval between successive bits, characters or events.
Glossary-14 User ’s Manual Glossary.
User ’ s Manual Index-1 PORTÉGÉ M400 Inde x A AC adaptor 1-4 additional 1-18 , 8-14 connecting 3-9 ASCII characters 5-8 B Battery charging 6-10 extending life 6-13 indicator 2-12 , 6-4 location 2-.
Index-2 User ’s Manual Index general conditions 3- 2 placement 3-3 Ergonomics lighting 3-5 seating and posture 3- 4 work habits 3-5 External monitor 1-7 , 2-5 , 8-21 problems 9-16 F Fingerprint Sens.
User ’ s Manual Index-3 Index K Keyboard 1-7 , 5-1 emulating enhanced key- board 5-2 Fn Sticky key 5-5 Function keys F1...F12 5-2 Hot keys 5- 3 problems 9-7 typewriter keys 5-1 Windows special keys .
Index-4 User ’s Manual Index Sleep Mode 3-13 system auto off 6-20 turning off 3-12 turning on 3-11 Problems AC power 9-5 Analyzing symptoms 9-2 Battery 9-5 Bluetooth 9-18 DVD Super Multi drive 9-10 DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive 9-9 External monitor 9-16 Fingerprint sensor 9-14 Hard disk drive 9-8 Hardware and system checklist 9-3 i.
User ’ s Manual Index-5 Index TOSHIBA Flash Cards 1-13 TOSHIBA HDD Protection 1-12 TOSHIBA Mic Effect 1-16 TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 1- 15 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool 1- 13 TOSHIBA Presentation bu tto.
Index-6 User ’s Manual Index.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Toshiba M400 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Toshiba M400 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Toshiba M400 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Toshiba M400 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Toshiba M400, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Toshiba M400.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Toshiba M400. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Toshiba M400 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
