Toshiba M400 User Manual

User’s Manual

PORTÉGÉ M400

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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

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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.

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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 [phone].

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.

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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	ATAAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009,AN010 and
	DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17
Greece	ATAAB AN005,AN006 and GR01,02,03,04
Portugal	ATAAB AN001,005,006,007,011 and
	P03,04,08,10
Spain	ATAAB AN005,007,012, and ES01
Switzerland	ATAAB AN002
All other	ATAAB AN003,004
countries/regions

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.

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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	Type
MATSUSHITA	UJDA765
MATSUSHITA	UJ-822
MATSUSHITA	UJ-842

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 includes information on work space design, posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress.

Heat injury

■Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer is used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time (if you rest the computer on your lap, or if you keep your hands on the palm rest, for example) your skin might suffer low-heat injury.

■If the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with the metal plate supporting the I/O ports. It can become hot.

■The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use. This condition does not indicate a malfunction. If you need to transport the AC adaptor, disconnect it and let it cool before moving it.

■Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat. The material could be damaged.

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Pressure or impact damage

Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact. Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to computer components or otherwise cause malfunctions.

PC card overheating

Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged 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.

Mobile phones

Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system. Computer operation is not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30 cm be maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in use.

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Table of Contents

Preface

General Precautions

Chapter 1 Introduction

Equipment checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

Front with the display closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Back side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Front with the display open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 System indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Keyboard indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 USB floppy disk drive (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Optical media drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Setting up your work space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Operating the computer in Tablet mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Connecting the AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Opening the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Starting up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Turning off the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Restarting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Restoring your preinstalled software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

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Chapter 4 Operating Basics

Using the Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Using the Tablet PC Pen and Reserve Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Changing to the Tablet mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Changing the screen orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Using Accelerometer Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Changing to the laptop mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 Using the Fingerprint Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 Using the USB floppy disk drive (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20 Changing Ultra Slim Bay modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21 Using optical media drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23 Writing CDs on DVD-ROM / CD-R/RW drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29 Media care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 Sound System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39 Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41 Wireless communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44 LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48 Cleaning the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49 Moving the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50 Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51 Heat dispersal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53

Chapter 5 The Keyboard

Typewriter keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Function keys: F1 … F12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Soft keys: Fn key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Hot keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Windows special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Keypad overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Generating ASCII characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Power indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Battery types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Care and use of the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Replacing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 TOSHIBA Password Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16 Tablet mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19 Power-up modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19 Panel power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 System Auto Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20

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Chapter 7 HW Setup

Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 HW Setup window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit Capability and TPM . . . . . . . . 7-8

Chapter 8 Optional Devices

PC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Bridge media slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14 Universal AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14 Slice Expansion Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15 Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17 HDD Kit (Serial-ATA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17 Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19 USB FDD Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20 Tablet PC Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20 Reserve Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20 External monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21 i.LINK (IEEE1394) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21 TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23 Security lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Problem solving process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Hardware and system checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 TOSHIBA support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20

Chapter 10 Legal Footnotes

CPU*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 Memory (Main System)*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Battery Life*3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 HDD Drive Capacity*4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 LCD*5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")*6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Wireless LAN*7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Non-applicable Icons*8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Copy Protection*9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Images*10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Appendix A Specifications

Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Appendix B Display Controller and Modes

Display controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 Video modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

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Appendix C Wireless LAN

Card Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1 Radio Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2 Supported Frequency Sub-bands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

Appendix D TOSHIBA RAID

Windows Manual Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2 Starting, Modifying and Ending the BIOS Setup Program . . . . . . . . D-4

Appendix E Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability

Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3 Regulatory statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3

Appendix F AC Power Cord and Connectors

Certification agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1

Appendix G TOSHIBA Anti-theft Protection Timer Appendix H If your computer is stolen

Glossary

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Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the computer’s features, options and accessories.

Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA.

Equipment checklist

Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packing materials for future use.

Hardware

Check to make sure you have all the following items:

■PORTÉGÉ M400 Portable Personal Computer

■AC adaptor and power cord (2-pin plug or 3-pin plug)

■Tablet PC Pen

■Reserve Pen (Provided with some models)

■The Tablet PC Pen is included in the accessory tray of the product when purchased together with spare pen tips and a tip removal tool.

■For some models, a Reserve Pen is also included in the accessory tray of the product when purchased.

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Software

Microsoft ® Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

■The following software is preinstalled:

■Microsoft® Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

■Microsoft Internet Explorer

■TOSHIBA Utilities

■TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility

■DVD Video Player

■TOSHIBA TouchPad On/Off Utility

■TOSHIBA Power Saver

■TOSHIBA Mobile Extension

■TOSHIBA Assist

■TOSHIBA ConfigFree

■TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

■TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool

■TOSHIBA Controls

■TOSHIBA Mic Effect

■TOSHIBA Password Utility

■TOSHIBA Rotation Utility

■TOSHIBA Accelerometer Utilities

■TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Logon Utility

■Fingerprint utility

■TOSHIBA Wireless Key Logon

■Online manual

■Product Recovery DVD-ROM

Documentation

■PORTÉGÉ M400 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual

■PORTÉGÉ M400 Quickstart

■Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Getting Started manual

■Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort

■Warranty information

If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

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Features

The computer uses TOSHIBA’s advanced Large Scale Integration (LSI), Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide compact size, minimum weight, low power usage, and high reliability. This computer incorporates the following features and benefits:

Processor

Built-in	The computer is equipped with one of the
	following Intel® processors.
	Intel® Core™ Duo Processor, which incorporates
	a 2MB level2 cache memory. It also supports
	Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology.
	Intel® Core™ Solo Processor, which incorporates
	a 2MB level2 cache memory. It also supports
	Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology.

Some models in the range are equipped with Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology, which is based on three separate technologies of Intel® Core™ Duo processor, Intel® PRO/Wireless Network Connection, and Mobile Intel® 945 Express Chipset Family.

In addition, some models in the range are equipped with Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology, which is based on three separate technologies of Intel® Core™ Solo processor, Intel® PRO/Wireless Network Connection, and Mobile Intel® 945 Express Chipset Family.

Legal Footnote (CPU)*1

For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding CPU, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10.

Memory

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	A maximum of 128 MB of RAM is provided for
	video display, with part of the main system
	memory being used for Video RAM.

Legal Footnote (Memory (Main System))*2

For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Memory

(Main System), please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10.

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	Power
	Battery pack	The computer is powered by one rechargeable
		lithium-ion battery pack.
	Slice Expansion	This battery pack increases your computer's
	Battery	operating time when main battery pack is also
		installed.

Legal Footnote (Battery Life)*3

For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Battery Life, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10.

RTC battery	The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time
	Clock (RTC) and calendar.
AC adaptor	The AC adaptor provides power to the system
	and recharges the batteries when they are low.
	It comes with a detachable power cord which will
	either have a 2-pin or 3-pin plug enclosure.
	Because it is universal, it can receive a range of
	AC voltage from 100 to 240 volts; however, the
	output current varies among different models.
	Using the wrong model can damage your
	computer. Refer to the AC adaptor section in
	Chapter 2, The Grand Tour.
Disks
Hard disk drive	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 (111.79 GB)
	Part of the space in the hard disk drive is
	reserved as administration space.

Legal Footnote (Hard Disk Drive Capacity)*4

For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding HDD Drive Capacity, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10.

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Optical media drive

Computers in this series can be configured with an optical media drive installed in the Ultra Slim Bay. The available optical media drives are described below.

DVD-ROM / CD-R/RW Some models are equipped with a full-size,

drive	DVD-ROM / CD-R/RW drive module that lets you
	run CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads
	DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs
	at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-Rs at
	maximum 24 speed and CD-RWs at maximum
	24 speed. The drive supports the following
	formats:
	■ CD-R
	■ CD-RW
	■ DVD-ROM
	■ DVD-Video
	■ CD-DA
	■ CD-Text
	■ Photo CD™ (single/multi-session)
	■ CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2
	■ CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2)
	■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)
	■ Addressing Method 2

DVD Super Multi Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD drive Super Multi drive module that lets you record

data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-Rs at maximum 24 speed, CD-RWs at maximum 10 speed, DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs at maximum 2 speed, DVD+Rs and DVD+RWs at maximum 2.4 speed and DVD-RAM at maximum 2 speed. This drive supports the following formats in addition to the DVD-ROM / CD-R/RW drive.

■DVD-R

■DVD-RW

■DVD+R

■DVD+RW

■DVD-RAM

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DVD Super Multi This computer is equipped with a full-size DVD drive Double Layer Super Multi drive module that lets you record

data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run 12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15") CD/DVDs. It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-Rs at up to 24 speed, CD-RWs at up to 16 speed, DVD-Rs and DVD+Rs at up to 8 speed, DVD-RWs and DVD+RWs at up to 4 speed, DVD-R DL at up to 2 speed, DVD+R DL at up to 2.4 speed and DVD-RAM at maximum 3 speed. This drive supports the following formats in addition to the DVD Super Multi drive.

■DVD+R DL

■DVD-R DL

Display

The computer’s LCD display panel supports high-resolution video graphics. The LCD screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability.

Built-in	12.1" TFT LCD screen, 16 million colors, with
	one of the following resolutions:
	■	XGA, 1024 horizontal × 768 vertical pixels
	■	SXGA+, 1400 horizontal × 1050 vertical
		pixels

Legal Footnote (LCD)*5

For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding LCD, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10.

Graphics controller The graphics controller maximizes display performance. Refer to Display Controller and Modes section in Appendix B for more information.

Legal Footnote (Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU"))*6

For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU"), please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10.

Keyboard

Built-in	84 keys or 85 keys, compatible with IBM®
	enhanced keyboard, embedded numeric overlay,
	dedicated cursor control, and keys.
	Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details.

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	Pointing Device
	Built-in Touch Pad	A Touch Pad and control buttons in the palm rest
		enable control of the on-screen pointer and
		scrolling of windows.
	Tablet PC Pen	A pen enables data entry directly through the
		display screen.
	Reserve Pen	Some models in the range include a separate
		Reserve Pen which can be used for data entry in
		the event that the main Tablet PC Pen is lost or
		damaged.
	Ports
	External monitor	Analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B
		compatible functions.
	Universal Serial Bus	The computer has Universal Serial Bus ports that
	(USB 2.0)	comply with the USB 2.0 standard.
	Docking	This port enables connection of an optional
		TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator described in
		the Options section.
	i.LINK™ (IEEE 1394)	This port enables high-speed data transfer
		directly from external devices such as digital
		video cameras.
	Slots
	PC card	The PC card slot accommodates a Type II card.
	Bridge media	This slot lets you insert SD card, Memory Stick
		(Pro), xD picture card and SDIO card devices.
		Refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices.
	Multimedia
	Sound system	The Windows sound system compatible sound
		system provides output to internal speakers and
		input from two internal microphones as well as
		supports jacks for an external microphone and
		headphones.
	Headphone jack	A 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables
		connection of stereo headphones.
	Microphone jack	A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables
		connection of a three-conductor mini jack for
		monaural microphone input.

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	Communications
	Modem	An internal modem provides capability for data
		and fax communication. It supports V.90 (V.92).
		The speed of data transfer and fax depends on
		analog telephone line conditions. It has a modem
		jack for connecting to a telephone line. Both of
		V.90 and V.92 are supported only in USA,
		Canada, UK, France, Germany and Australia.
		Only V.90 is available in other regions.
	LAN	The computer has built-in support for Ethernet
		LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T),
		Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,
		100BASE-TX) and Gigabit Ethernet LAN
		(1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T).
	Bluetooth	Some computers in this series are equipped with
		Bluetooth functions. Bluetooth wireless
		technology eliminates the need for cables
		between electronic devices such as computers
		and printers. Bluetooth provides fast, reliable,
		and secure wireless communication in a small
		space.
	Wireless LAN	Some computers in this series are equipped with
		a Wireless LAN card that is compatible with other
		LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread
		Spectrum/Orthogonal Frequency Division
		Multiplexing radio technology that complies with
		the IEEE 802.11 Standard (Revision A, B or G).
		■ Theoretical maximum speed: 54Mbps
		(IEEE802.11a, 802.11g).
		■ Theoretical maximum speed: 11Mbps
		(IEEE802.11b).
		■ Frequency Channel Selection (5 GHz:
		Revision A / 2.4 GHz: Revision B/G).
		■ Roaming over multiple channels.
		■ Card Power Management.
		■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data
		encryption, based on 128 bit encryption
		algorithm.
		■ Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).
		■ Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) data
		encryption.
		■ Wake-up on Wireless LAN.

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■The values shown above are the theoretical maximums for Wireless LAN standards. The actual values may differ.

■The transmission speed over the Wireless LAN and the distance over which Wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access point design and configuration, and client design and software/hardware configurations. The transmission rate described is the theoretical maximum speed as specified under the appropriate standard - the actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.

Legal Footnote (Wireless LAN)*7

For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Wireless LAN, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10.

Wireless	This switch turns the Wireless LAN and
communication	Bluetooth functions on and off.
switch
Ultra Slim Bay
Ultra Slim Bay	The Ultra Slim Bay is a single-drive bay that
Modules	accommodates either a DVD-ROM / CD-R/RW
	drive, DVD Super Multi drive or a secondary hard
	disk drive. The TOSHIBA Mobile Extension utility
	enables the hot insertion of these modules when
	you are using a plug and play operating system.
Security
Security lock slot	Allows the connection of a security lock to anchor
	the computer to a desk or other large object.
Ultra Slim Bay latch	The Ultra Slim Bay module is secured into the
	computer when the Ultra Slim Bay latch is in its
	locked position. In addition, removal of the
	module can be prevented by securing the latch in
	its locked position with a 'lock screw' (this 'lock
	screw' is inserted into the latches unlock position
	when the computer is purchased).

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Special features

The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use.

Cross Function	Press this button for more than a second to show
button	the menu screen. This button also functions as
	an Enter key.
ESC/Rotation button	Press this button for more than one second to
	change the orientation of the screen. This button
	also functions as an ESC key.
Windows Security	This button performs the same function as the
tablet button	Ctrl + Alt + Del key sequence to show the
	Windows Task Manager.
TOSHIBA Assist	Press this button to automatically launch a
button	predefined application or perform a predefined
	function.
TOSHIBA	Press this button to automatically launch a
Presentation button	predefined application or perform a predefined
	function. The default setting is Presentation
	(Same Image 1024 × 768).
Hot keys	Hot keys are specific key combinations that let
	you quickly change the system configuration
	directly from the keyboard without running a
	system program.
Display automatic	This feature automatically cuts off power to the
power off	computer’s LCD display panel when there is no
	keyboard input for a specified time. Power is
	restored when any key is pressed. You can
	specify the time in the Monitor power off item of
	the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
HDD automatic	This feature automatically cuts off power to the
power off	hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a
	specified time. Power is restored when the hard
	disk is accessed. You can specify the time in the
	HDD power off item of the Basic Setup tab in
	TOSHIBA Power Saver.
System automatic	This feature automatically shuts down the system
Standby/Hibernation	into either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode
	when there is no input or hardware access for a
	specified time. You can specify the time and
	select either the System Standby or System
	Hibernation item of the Basic Setup tab in
	TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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	Keypad overlay	A ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard.
		Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5,
		The Keyboard, for instructions on using the
		keypad overlay.
	Power on password	Two levels of password security, supervisor and
		user, are available to prevent unauthorized
		access to your computer.
	Instant security	A hot key function blanks the LCD screen and
		disables the computer providing data security.
	Intelligent power	A microprocessor in the computer’s intelligent
	supply	power supply detects the battery’s charge and
		calculates the remaining battery capacity. It also
		protects electronic components from abnormal
		conditions, such as voltage overload from an AC
		adaptor. You can monitor remaining battery
		capacity by using the Battery remaining item in
		TOSHIBA Power Saver.
	Battery save mode	This feature lets you save battery power. You can
		specify the Power Save Mode in the Profile item
		in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
	Panel power on/off	This feature turns power to the computer off
		when the computer’s LCD display panel is closed
		and turns it back on when the computer’s LCD
		display panel is opened. You can specify the
		setting in the When I close the lid item of the
		Setup Actions tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
	Low battery	When battery power is exhausted to the point that
	automatic	computer operation cannot be continued, the
	hibernation	system automatically enters Hibernation and
		shuts down. You can specify the setting in the
		Setup Actions tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
	Heat dispersal	To protect from overheating, the CPU has an
		internal temperature sensor. If the computer’s
		internal temperature rises to a certain level, the
		cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed
		is lowered. Use the Cooling Method item of the
		Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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Optical Drive Power Clicking on the Optical Drive Power icon in the taskbar will turn the power to the optical media drive on or off. If the Optical Drive Power is set to off, the disc tray will not open even if the eject button is pushed - in this instance the power to the drive can be turned on by again clicking the Optical Drive Power icon.

HDD Protection Using the acceleration sensor built in the computer, the HDD Protection function detects vibrations and shocks, and automatically moves the hard disk drive's read/write head to a safe position to reduce the risk of damage that could be caused by head-to-disk contact. Refer to the

Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details.

The HDD Protection function does not guarantee that the hard disk drive will not be damaged.

Hibernation	This feature lets you turn off the power without
	exiting from your software. The contents of main
	memory are saved to the hard disk so that when
	you next turn the power on again, you can
	continue working right where you left off. Refer to
	the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3,
	Getting Started, for details.
Standby	If you have to interrupt your work, you can turn off
	the power without exiting from your software.
	Data is maintained in the computer’s main
	memory. When you turn on the power again, you
	can continue working right where you left off.

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Utilities

This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them. For details on usage and operation, refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or readme.txt files.

TOSHIBA Power	To access the power management program, click
Saver	start, click Control Panel, click Performance
	and Maintenance and click the TOSHIBA
	Power Saver icon.
HW Setup	This program lets you customize your hardware
	settings according to the way you work with your
	computer and the peripherals you use. To access
	this utility, click start, click Control Panel, click
	Printers and Other Hardware and click the
	TOSHIBA HWSetup icon.
TOSHIBA Controls	This utility allows you to customize the functions
	of the TOSHIBA Presentation button (default
	setting is the simultaneous display on LCD and
	CRT with resolution of 1024 × 768) and the
	TOSHIBA Assist button (default setting is to
	launch the TOSHIBA Assist application)

Fingerprint utility This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerprints. By enrolling the ID and password to the fingerprint authentication device, it is no longer necessary to input the password from the keyboard. Just by swiping the finger against the fingerprint sensor, the following functions will be enabled:

■Logon to Windows and access a securityenabled homepage through IE (Internet Explorer).

■Files and folders can be encrypted/decrypted and third party access to them prevented.

■Disable the password-protected screen-saver when returning from power-saving (standby) mode.

■Power-on Security and Single Sign-on feature.

■Authentication of the User Password and Hard Disk Drive Password when booting up the computer.

TOSHIBA Wireless This utility is intended to improve the process of Key Logon logging on to either the computer and/or

Windows through the use of a Bluetooth-ready cellular phone.

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DVD Video Player The DVD Video Player is used to play DVDVideo. It has an on-screen interface and functions. Click start, point to All Programs, point to InterVideo WinDVD, then click

InterVideo WinDVD.

Bluetooth Stack for This software enables communication between Windows by Toshiba remote Bluetooth devices.

Bluetooth cannot be used in models that do not have a Bluetooth module installed.

TOSHIBA SD	The TOSHIBA SD memory boot utility allows you
Memory Boot Utility	to create a bootable SD memory card to start the
	system. You can access the TOSHIBA SD
	Memory Boot Utility from the menu bar by
	clicking start, point to All Programs, point to
	TOSHIBA, point to Utilities and click SD
	Memory Boot Utility.
TOSHIBA Zooming	This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the
Utility	icon size on the desktop or the application
	window.
RecordNow! Basic	You can create CD/DVDs in several formats
for TOSHIBA	including audio CDs that can be played on a
	standard stereo CD player and data CD/DVDs to
	store the files and folders on your hard disk drive.
	This software can be used on models equipped
	with a DVD-ROM / CD-R/RW drive or a DVD
	Super Multi drive.
TOSHIBA Assist	TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that
	provides easy access to help and services. It is
	the default function launched by the TOSHIBA
	Assist button.
TOSHIBA PC	TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool displays the basic
Diagnostic Tool	information on the computer's configuration and
	allows some of the built-in devices functionality to
	be tested. To start TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool,
	click start, point to All Programs, point to
	TOSHIBA, point to Utilities and click
	PC Diagnostic Tool.
TOSHIBA Mobile	This utility enhances the function of your
Extension	computer when docking to an optional TOSHIBA
	Express Port Replicator. To access the utility,
	select TOSHIBA Mobile Extension from the
	TOSHIBA Assist application.

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