PORTÉGÉ M400 Copyright © 2006 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. TOSHIBA PORTÉGÉ M400 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition February 2006 Copyright authority for music, movies, computer programs, data bases and other intellectual property covered by copyright laws belongs to the author or to the copyright owner. Copyrighted material can be reproduced only for personal use or use within the home. Any other use beyond that stipulated above (including conversion to digital format, alteration, transfer of copied material and distribution on a network) without the permission of the copyright owner is a violation of copyright or author's rights and is subject to civil damages or criminal action. Please comply with copyright laws in making any reproduction from this manual. Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA PORTÉGÉ M400 Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual's production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual. Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Intel, Intel SpeedStep, Intel Core and Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak. Sonic RecordNow! is a registered trademark of Sonic Solutions. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under license. i.LINK is trademark and registered trademark of Sony Corporation. InterVideo and WinDVD are registered trademarks of InterVideo Inc. WinDVD Creator is trademark of InterVideo Inc. Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual. User's Manual ii PORTÉGÉ M400 EU Declaration of Conformity This product is labelled with the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives, notably Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC for the notebook and the electronic accessories including the supplied power adapter, the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 99/5/EC in case of implemented telecommunication accessories and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC for the supplied power adapter. CE Marking is the responsibility of TOSHIBA EUROPE GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany, phone +49-(0)-2131-158-01. For a copy of the related CE Declaration of Conformity please refer to the following website: http://epps.toshiba-teg.com. This product and the supplied accessories are designed to observe the related EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and safety standards. However, TOSHIBA cannot guarantee that this product still observes these EMC standards if accessories or cables not manufactured / distributed by TOSHIBA are connected or implemented. To avoid EMC problems in general, the following advice should be observed: Only CE marked accessories should be connected / implemented. Only best shielded cables should be connected. Working environment This product was designed to fulfill the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) requirements for "residential, commercial and light industry environments". The following environments are not approved: Industrial Environments (e.g. environments with a mains voltage of 380V). In the following environments the use of this product can be restricted: Medical Environments: This product is not certified as a medical product according to the Medical Product Directive 93/42/EEC, but can be used in office areas where the use is not restricted. Please disable the wireless LAN or Bluetooth hardware in such areas as long this feature is not official supported by the operator of the related medical facility. Vehicle Environments: Please read the operator's manual of the vehicle manufacturer for further restrictions of use. Aircraft Environments: Please follow the advice of the flight personnel regarding restrictions of use. User's Manual iii PORTÉGÉ M400 Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved or the use is restricted are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA Corporation. The consequences of the use of this product in those working environments may be: Interference with other devices or machines in the nearby surrounding area Malfunction of or data loss from this product caused by disturbances generated by other devices or machines in the nearby surrounding area Furthermore, for general safety reasons, the use of this product in environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted. Modem warning notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision "CTR21"] for pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Network Compatibility Statement 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 additional requirements conditional in EG 201 121. Germany Greece Portugal Spain Switzerland All other countries/regions ATAAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009,AN010 and DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17 ATAAB AN005,AN006 and GR01,02,03,04 ATAAB AN001,005,006,007,011 and P03,04,08,10 ATAAB AN005,007,012, and ES01 ATAAB AN002 ATAAB AN003,004 Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network, please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details. The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate national type approvals. It has not been tested for conformity to national type regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific function on specific national networks can be given. User's Manual iv PORTÉGÉ M400 Description on Laser specification The optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM / CD-R/RW drive or DVD Super Multi drive, that is used in this computer is equipped with a laser device. A classification label with the following sentence is affixed to the surface of the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT The drive with the above label is certified by the manufacturer that the drive complies with the requirement for laser product on the date of manufacturing pursuant to article 21 of Code of Federal Regulations by the United States of America, Department of Health & Human Services, Food and Drug Administration. In other countries, the drive is certified to comply with the requirement pursuant to IEC 825 and EN60825 on class 1 laser product. Depending on model, this computer is equipped with one of the optical drives from the following list: Manufacturer MATSUSHITA MATSUSHITA MATSUSHITA Type UJDA765 UJ-822 UJ-842 User's Manual v Preface 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 provide years of reliable, high-performance computing. This manual tells how to set up and begin using your PORTÉGÉ M400 computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting. If you are a new user of computers or if you're new to portable computing, first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with the computer's features, components and accessory devices. Then read Getting Started for step-by-step instructions on setting up your computer. If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to look over the Special features section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computer and carefully read HW Setup. If you are going to install PC cards or connect external devices such as a monitor, be sure to read Chapter 8, Optional Devices. User's Manual vi PORTÉGÉ M400 Manual contents This manual is made up of the following. Chapter 1, Introduction, is an overview of the computer's features, capabilities, and options. Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the computer and briefly explains how they function. Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work area. Chapter 4, Operating Basics, This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer and precautions when using it, as well as the handling of CD/DVD. Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including 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 password. Chapter 7, HW Setup, explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program and TPM. Chapter 8, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available. Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, provides helpful information on how to perform some diagnostic tests, and suggests courses of action if the computer doesn't seem to be working properly. Chapter 10, Legal Footnotes, provides Legal Footnotes information related to your computer. The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer. The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms used in the text. The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual. Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures. Abbreviations On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM). Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary. Icons Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on. User's Manual vii PORTÉGÉ M400 Keys The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer operations. A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the keyboard. For example, Enter identifies the Enter key. Key operation 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. If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the same time press the third. ABC When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text, the icon's name or the text you are to type in is represented in the type face you see to the left. Display S ABC Names of windows or icons or text generated by the computer that appear on its display screen are presented in the type face you see to the left. User's Manual viii PORTÉGÉ M400 Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below. Pay attention! A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment. Please read. A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions. User's Manual ix PORTÉGÉ M400 User's Manual x General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual. Stress injury Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort. It contains information on prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists than can be caused by extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3, Getting Started, also inc ...