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Satellite® P200/P205 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 2
failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 3
port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2 port®, i.LINK® port and microphone jack (Port availability depends on model selected). Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 4
complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 5
service. If Problems Arise trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support instructions installed on this computer. - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 6
your telephone company or a qualified installer. Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified user to disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power electrician, as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 7
problem, immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users TOSHIBA - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 8
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with the - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 9
specifications were met. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 10
termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-power data communication systems such - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 11
use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 12
apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz to 5.23 are available on all models. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB-43/44 and AR5BMB5 Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapters This equipment is approved - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 13
un enregistrement auprès de l'IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez contacter l'IBPT. License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedure to follow. Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwendig, aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 14
channel of operation. If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 15
may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio the countries/regions in the following table. NOTE This device works on passive scan only. A peer-to-peer mode is - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 16
New Zealand Sweden USA Turbo Mode (5 GHz) Canada USA Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 17
Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio 165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 18
finalized and is currently in draft release. The TOSHIBA 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release, Version 1.0, of the IEEE 802.11n specification. An adapter with 11a/b, 11a/b/g, or 11a/b/g/n can communicate on any of its supported formats; the actual connection will be based - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 19
over two or more (up to a total of seven) TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information. When you use - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 20
20 Approved Countries/Regions for use (Bluetooth® wireless technology) Bluetooth® Card from Toshiba equipment is approved to the radio scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or environments, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 21
frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country/ region where the - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 22
frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of , or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 23
proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair a HD DVD, CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any other optical drive. You could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser light - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 24
1 LASER PRODUCT. To use this model properly, read the user's guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair a HD DVD, CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any other optical drive. You could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 25
The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 26
Satellite is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toshiba - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 27
used 36 Other documentation 37 Service options 37 Chapter 1: Getting Started 38 Selecting a place to work 38 Creating a computer-friendly environment........38 Keeping yourself comfortable 39 Precautions 39 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 40 Setting up your computer - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 28
display panel 46 Your computer's features and specifications ....47 Turning on the power 47 Adding memory (optional 48 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 29
Windows® Explorer ...88 Starting a program using the Start Search field 89 Saving your work 89 Printing your work 91 Backing up your work 92 Restoring your work 93 Using the optical drive 93 Optical drive components 94 Media control buttons 95 Inserting a compact disc 95 Playing an audio CD - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 30
Computing 101 Toshiba's energy-saver design 101 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 102 Power management 103 Using additional batteries 103 Charging batteries 103 Charging the main battery 104 Charging the RTC battery 104 Monitoring main battery power 105 Determining - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 31
143 Using a user password 144 Deleting a user password 145 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 146 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........147 Mouse Utility 148 Toshiba Hardware Setup 149 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 151 TOSHIBA Button Support 152 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 153 - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 32
The Windows® operating system can help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 Optical drive problems - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 33
209 Hibernation mode 210 Display modes 211 Display brightness 212 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............213 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 214 Changing screen resolution 215 Keyboard hot key functions 216 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 217 Glossary - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 34
the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. NOTE This notebook is compatible with from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. 34 - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 35
features and specifications on your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 36
Introduction Safety icons Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 37
electronic version of the user's guide (this document) ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 38
Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 39
Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working any part of AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 40
Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active. Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk/disc or flash media may damage the disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 41
not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it. To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 43. Setting - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 42
an external keyboard" on page 70) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 68) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 70) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 72) ❖ Install an - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 43
Getting Started 43 Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 44
) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 45
the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 112 for information on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with its battery already installed. Before using the battery to power the - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 46
keyboard area before closing the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer. Your display the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 47
Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series. Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 48
condition. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can install one or two memory modules. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 49
computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 112. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 50
static electricity you may have built up. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 51
Started 51 Adding memory (optional) NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on page 53. NOTE If your system has the memory first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 52
52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the memory module into position. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place. Back of computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 53
information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 114. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. You can now continue setting - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 54
be a sign that you may need to scan your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up slightly. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you must - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 55
one memory module installed for the computer to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 56
computer has been configured with a hard disk partition (available on certain models) to allow you to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. NOTE It is strongly recommended that you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using your system. For - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 57
hard drive recovery partition has been deleted or the hard disk has been replaced on your computer. NOTE The system will prompt you to insert the appropriate number of blank CDs or DVDs to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. If your optical disc drive is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 58
Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item's Name-recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the recovery files and applications. 4 Click Create. 5 Insert the first blank CD or - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 59
hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 60
image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 61
Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 62
the hard drive partitions. A confirmation message appears, reminding you that all information on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the restoration. Once complete, a message displays that - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 63
recovery CD or DVD into your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 64
1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 65
Getting Started 65 Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. Once you have positioned your cursor, you can click - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 66
66 Getting Started Using the Dual Mode Pad Using the Dual Mode Pad (Available on certain models) Using Dual Mode The Dual Mode button: Opens the ConfigFree utility (see the Toshiba online Help for more information) ❖ Right button: Opens the Windows® Photo Gallery The other three virtual buttons - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 67
or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box. Enabling Dual Mode To enable Dual Mode: 1 Click Start, and then Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Mouse. The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Click the Device Settings tab, and then Settings. The Properties for Synaptics LuxPad - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 68
Synaptics LuxPad window) are video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 69
or other external video device) only (available on certain models) ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended desktop) (available on certain models) (Sample Image) Display options window NOTE The dual display modes (internal display and external - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 70
70 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 71
. 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. Setting up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 72
Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you may lose - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 73
upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all disk/disc activity lights are off. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 74
, the Windows® operating system may save any open documents and programs to your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 75
, you first need to activate it using the Power Options feature. By default, pressing your computer's power button puts the computer into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 76
76 Getting Started Turning off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 77
Turning off the computer Restarting your computer To start the computer up again, press the power button until the on/off light glows blue. If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 78
to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 79
button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Sleep. The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. The on/off - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 80
using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 81
Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 6 Select - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 82
from Sleep mode, press the power button until the on/off light glows blue. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you place the computer in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel. Closing the display panel After you have turned - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 83
Getting Started 83 Caring for your computer Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. Doing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 84
, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you last saved. See "Saving your work" on page 89 for further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 85
85 Using the keyboard It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system" on - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 86
with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 87
install a program, the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu. To start a program that has an icon in the All Programs menu, follow these steps, which use the Windows® WordPad program as an example: 1 Click Start, and then All Programs. The Windows® operating system displays - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 88
If a program is not listed in the All Programs menu, you can start it from Windows® Explorer. Windows® Explorer gives you a view of your computer's contents as a hierarchy or "tree." You can easily see the contents of each drive and folder on your computer. To use this method, you should know the - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 89
, all matching files and programs are displayed in the Start menu. 3 Click WordPad under Programs at the top left of the Start menu. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut Down command, save your work on the hard disk drive, diskette, flash media, or CD. This is one of the - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 90
the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 In your Windows®-based application, click File, and then Save. 2 Click Browse folders. If you are working with a document that already has a file name, this is all you need to do. If you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 91
Learning the Basics 91 Printing your work File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters. You may use - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 92
or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system" on page 195. HINT: Backing up all the files on your hard disk may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. You may prefer to use a high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive. Small files can be backed up - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 93
Learning the Basics 93 Using the optical drive Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your hard disk, use the Restore page in the backup program. Look in the online Help or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files. TECHNICAL NOTE: When - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 94
lens or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. Manual eject hole-Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole. Never use a pencil to press - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 95
models (Sample Illustration) Media Control buttons The Internet browser button lets you access the Internet when the computer is powered on. The Media button activates a media playing application that can play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is powered off. The Play/Pause button starts - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 96
the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up. (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of the - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 97
Media® Player before you select Sleep or Hibernation mode. Stop button Play/Pause button (Sample Image) Windows Media® Player screen The Windows Media® Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/Pause button. ❖ To stop the - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 98
operate properly on other computers or optical media players. These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical drive. Please refer to your computer's product specification for listing of specific format compatibilities. Copy protection technology may also prevent or limit - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 99
drive (about 1 inch). Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently press the tray in to close it. Caring for CD - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 100
it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge (not in a circle). If necessary, moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner (not benzine or rubbing alcohol). Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 101
of using your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it is not being the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet. You - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 102
or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba notebook computer. To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 103
an AC power source, you may purchase a battery module for use in the computer, or carry additional charged battery packs with you. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. For more information on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Charging batteries The - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 104
provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. The battery may not start charging immediately under - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 105
model. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adaptor is charging the computer. The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 106
that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Bridge Media Adapter light (on certain models only) (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 107
seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. The computer needs this time to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Highlight the power icon in the Notification Area. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 108
battery power has been reached. You can also set the computer to enter Sleep mode or Hibernation mode or to completely power down when the notification goes off. To change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and then Power Options. The Power Options window - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 109
❖ How much you use the hard disk, optical drive, diskette drives, or other optional devices ❖ Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 110
steps. 4 Click Change Plan Settings to choose the plan you want to edit. This screen allows you to change basic settings. 5 Click Change Advanced Settings to access settings for battery notification levels, hard drive power save time, etc. You can click on the plus signs to expand each item and - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 111
plan is a compromise between battery time and performance. Using a hot key to set the Power Plan You may use a hot key to set the Power Plan. To set the Power Plan: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the Power Plan hot key card. (Sample Image) Power Plan hot key card 2 While continuing to - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 112
To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 77. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 113
Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 113 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide and hold the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer. (Sample - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 114
to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity. If the battery does not slide into the slot easily, move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 115
or charged, turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the power socket. Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer. ❖ Do not try to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging will shorten its life, and - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 116
should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged. If the DC-IN or AC power-light indicator does not glow, power is not being supplied. Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows blue. ❖ If you have extra - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 117
possibly result in serious injury. Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities. Use of nonconforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 118
cell batteries, applicable a place to work" on page 38 manuals, power cords, and compact discs. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. TECHNICAL NOTE: When traveling by air, you may be required to pass your notebook - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 119
you can do in the Windows® operating system. You use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. The differences - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 120
Start button, Taskbar, Notification Area, and background pattern. Icons Start button Taskbar Notification Area (Sample Image) Windows the element's icon from its location in a window to the desktop area. Various icons are initially displayed on your system desktop including: Recycle Bin-Holds - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 121
more specific information on each icon and how to use it. Start button You use the Start button to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 122
box with information specific to that modem. The Windows® operating system communicates with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem. If the Windows® operating system cannot communicate with the modem, it displays an error message. Consult the troubleshooting sections of - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 123
123 7 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem. 8 Click OK to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. 9 Close the Control Panel. Connecting a modem to a telephone line (Available on certain models) Your computer may come with a built-in modem that can be - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 124
ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer : ❖ At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer. For specific information about connecting to the network, consult - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 125
. 4 Click Connect and let the program dial the number. The computer connects to the Internet. How to disable the Ethernet LAN port When your computer starts, the Windows® operating system attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. If the computer is not connected to - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 126
problems" on page 188. An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ The World Wide Web ❖ Internet Service communications lines. They all work together to share information. - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 127
audio, or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world. Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work satellite Internet Service models) to a telephone line. For more information on connecting a modem, see "Connecting a modem to a telephone line" on page 123. 2 Start - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 128
to the Internet, the Web browser displays a home page, for example, Search Engine, a Web site specifically designed to help you look for instantly viewed by others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups A news board. ❖ Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale. - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 129
microphone (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. You can play sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers Start, All Programs, Accessories, and then Sound Recorder. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Start - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 130
that require an external power source. Other types of the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones models) Your computer may come with a built-in web camera. With this web camera you can do the following: ❖ Take pictures and record videos with your notebook - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 131
on certain models) supports the use of ExpressCard media. The slot also supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one ExpressCard with another while the computer is on. Inserting an ExpressCard™ Before you insert an ExpressCard™, refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 132
an ExpressCard Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot (Available on certain models) The Bridge Media Adapter slot (available on certain models) supports the use of Memory Stick™, Memory Stick™ PRO, Secure Digital™ (SD™), MMC™ (MultiMediaCard™), or xD-Picture Card™ media. These media can be used - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 133
Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 133 Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices. 1 Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place. (Sample - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 134
the i.LINK® port Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows® message "copying..." disappears, writing to levels of data in real-time, such as video devices. As with USB ports, the i.LINK® port supports both Plug-and-Play (automatic configuration) and hot - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 135
❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ Toshiba Application Installer ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ Toshiba Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 136
do one of the following: ❖ Double-click the TOSHIBA Assist shortcut icon on the desktop. ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options: ❖ Connect - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 137
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree™ Connectivity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth® Settings ❖ Bluetooth® Local COM Settings 137 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Connect tab - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 138
138 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Secure tab - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 139
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect & Fix The features available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 139 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Protect & Fix tab - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 140
TOSHIBA Assist Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ Toshiba Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 141
originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. (Sample Image) Toshiba Application Installer screen 3 Click the item(s) you want to install. To select multiple items, hold down - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 142
can work on your computer again. Toshiba supports several Windows® account to use an instant password. ❖ A power-on password-Prevents unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer. ❖ A supervisor password-Prohibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 143
a supervisor password: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left Supervisor Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) Supervisor Password tab 4 Select Registered, then click OK. A pop-up screen appears asking for - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 144
pop-up screen appears asking for a password. 5 Enter the supervisor password, then click OK. 6 Click OK to exit. Using a user password A user password provides power-on password protection. Setting a user password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, Toshiba strongly recommends that - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 145
your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 146
screen appears asking for a password. 5 Enter the user password, then click OK. TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility This utility can help diagnose problems and does not indicate a problem. To use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then PC - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 147
Adapter slot. To format an SD memory card using this utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then SD Memory Card Format. The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen 2 Select the drive corresponding to the SD memory card - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 148
mouse settings. To access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Mouse under Hardware and Sound, or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The Mouse Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 149
(Sample Image) Toshiba Hardware Setup screen - General tab options The Toshiba Hardware Setup screen has the following tabs: ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Password-Allows you to set a user password ❖ Display-Allows you - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 150
to conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery. Always Low-Sets the CPU speed to low when using either the battery or the AC adaptor ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 151
: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility. The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired option(s). 3 Click OK. The zoom in and zoom out hot keys will now work with the - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 152
button. These buttons are located above the keyboard. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name, select the button whose - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 153
Notification Area, or click the CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears. 2 Click Set Quiet Mode to make the drive run more slowly and quietly for listening to music or audio files on a CD. 3 Click Set Normal Mode to - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 154
window appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 4 Click OK. Fingerprint Authentication Utility (Available on certain models) The fingerprint authentication utility (available on certain models) can be used to replace the keyboard-based user - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 155
or error-free. Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Toshiba is not liable for is recommended that you complete the Fingerprint tutorial before starting fingerprint enrollment. The Fingerprint tutorial shows how to achieve - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 156
If you do not use a Windows® password, you will be prompted to define a new (non-empty) one. This is not necessary, but a password improves the security of your software. If your system supports power-on security, a Power-on button is also displayed above each enrolled fingerprint. This button - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 157
after the first user fingerprints are enrolled. To disable/enable power-on security: 1 Open the Control Center and go to Settings - Power-on Security. (This wizard is displayed only if your system supports power-on security.) 2 Check the option Replace the power-on and hard drive passwords with the - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 158
support must be enabled for this option to be accessible.) Fingerprint Management Fingerprints are stored in memory during enrollment. After a fingerprint is enrolled, it is displayed with a power , used hardware, and installed applications. (Sample Image) Main Fingerprint Control Center Window - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 159
all users. ❖ User Settings-Opens the User Settings dialog containing user-specific options for setting up the product. ❖ Power-on Security-The memory of . Help ❖ Get help information-Displays this help. The help files in other languages (depending on your installation) are located in the mui - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 160
the main Fingerprint Control Center window. Clicking this option elevates your account from that of a standard user to an administrator, and allows only once, during Web page or dialog registration. When the window is displayed again, all the data is entered automatically when you scan your - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 161
browser without using the Biomenu's Registered Sites option, Password Bank displays a hint that the page is registered and can be replayed. These hints can be turned off in the Password bank tab of the User Settings dialog. Replaying registrations with multiple forms Password Bank registers forms - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 162
Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility ❖ If the page has multiple registered forms, but there is no active form, all existing registered forms for the page are displayed 2 Click User Settings. displayed if you attempt to register a form or dialog that may be incompatible or not work - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 163
data is stored in the non-volatile memory. If the computer changes ownership, Toshiba recommends the following procedure: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, and then Control Center. The Protector Suite Software screen is displayed. 2 Click Fingerprints then Delete. 3 Click Settings - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 164
164 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Observe the following before you swipe your finger on the reader, whether for fingerprint enrollment/registration or recognition. ❖ Wash and dry - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 165
user or accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of this fingerprint recognition software or utility. ConfigFree™ NOTE All references to Bluetooth fix networking problems with your notebook computer. For - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 166
Toshiba Utilities ConfigFree™ Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to start and set up ConfigFree. For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the application. Starting ConfigFree To start - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 167
Toshiba Utilities ConfigFree™ ❖ Status of Wireless Connection switch 167 (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen network. Similarly, users who access starts ❖ Devices-lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Bluetooth - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 168
168 Toshiba Utilities ConfigFree™ To create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the Notification Area. 2 Move the pointer to Profile. 3 Click Open Settings. The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears. (Sample Image) ConfigFree Profile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard. - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 169
contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of this chapter. Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding. If you are working with , Alt, and Del simultaneously (once), then click Start Task Manager. The Windows® Task Manager window appears. 169 - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 170
turn on the power. The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds. If you are using the AC adaptor, check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 171
into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged. If you performed a shutdown before this message was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down. Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost. Data stored in the computer's hard drive may not be affected. Always - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 172
.toshiba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer's battery (click the Ask Iris® link and search for the support bulletin by name). 4 Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet, preferably in a different room. If the computer starts normally, there may be a problem - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 173
If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 173 5 Verify that the AC adaptor is the correct unit for your computer model. The computer may not be able to start from an AC adaptor that is rated for less current (amperage) than the computer requires, even if the rated - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 174
working ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640x480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 175
message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows® Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first. For help on hardware conflicts: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support, or press F1. 2 Click Troubleshooting in the Find an answer section - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 176
of a device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. To check a device's properties: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, System, and then Device Manager. 2 To view the device - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 177
refer to Windows® online Help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be hardware or even software related. It is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 178
conflict Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional secondary battery, and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 179
Plans" on page 110). Have you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its power from the battery? Is your software using the hard disk more? Is the display power set to turn off automatically? Was the battery fully charged to begin with? All these conditions affect how long - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 180
allows you to continue working. If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. To do this, press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 181
you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors. Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 182
optical drives. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now button. The Check Disk box appears. 6 You can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start. Error-checking tests and repairs the disk. Your hard disk seems - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 183
loose, replace the label and try inserting the diskette again. The drive cannot read a diskette. Try another diskette. If you can access the second diskette, the first diskette (not the drive) is probably causing the problem. Run Errorchecking on the faulty diskette (for instructions see "Disk drive - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 184
not. Check the type of disc you are using. The optical drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) formats DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD RAM, plus the CD formats CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CDRewritable (CD-RW). If the problem is with a data CD or DVD, refer to the software's documentation and check that - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 185
) include many types of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together, several sections in this chapter may apply. Resource - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 186
supported card and reinstalling it can correct many problems. A PC Card error occurs. Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected. If the card is attached to an external device, check that the connection is secure. Refer to the card's documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 187
screen. Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it. See if your program has a print preview mode. This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print. Contact the software manufacturer for more information. Modem problems (Available on certain models - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 188
site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users. If you - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 189
active network adapter will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem, by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of your - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 190
for most wireless routers). 1 Click Start to open the Start menu. 2 Type Cmd in the search field. 3 At the top-left of the Start menu, click cmd.exe. 4 Enter upgrades. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in new firmware releases. Special considerations for the Windows® - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 191
the Toshiba Web site for new information on optical drives and their operation. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie or title. Change the setting for when to turn off the display using the following steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 192
disk to a CD/DVD or hard drive. ❖ Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition. Some people use a combination of these methods, backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis. If you have installed your own programs - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 193
follow every time you experience a problem with the computer. Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Get familiar with all the user's guides provided with your computer, as well as the manuals that come with the programs and - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 194
later time, you can re-establish your Windows® configuration using the saved Restore Point. To do this: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then System Restore. 2 Click Next. 3 A list of previously created Restore Points displays, showing the timestamp and description of each - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 195
your computer or files to CDs, DVDs, or a hard drive: NOTE You can not back up the computer while running on battery power. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it and/or inserting a blank CD or DVD in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 196
computer with the Windows® operating system" on page 195). ❖ Have your factory Restore/Reconfiguration CD(s) on hand in case you need any files from them (available on certain models). ❖ Do not guess-follow directions carefully! It is often necessary to run an installation utility first-before - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 197
before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support group for their - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 198
and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation media ❖ Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support, call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457 - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 199
92800 Puteaux Cédex France Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 10 20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 USA 800-457-7777 (within the US) 949-859-4273 (outside of the - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 200
200 If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba's worldwide offices United States Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe (I.E.) GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D-4-1460 Neuss Germany For more information on additional - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 201
applications. There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards: Hot Key Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to modify the following system functions: ❖ Mute ❖ Password security ❖ Power Plan ❖ Sleep ❖ Hibernation ❖ Display switch ❖ Brightness control ❖ Wireless communication - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 202
: 1 Move the cursor to the top center edge of the screen. The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen. (Sample Image) Hot Key Card display 2 Double-click the Card for the system function to be modified. The selected Card is displayed full-size with its available options below it. All other - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 203
settings This Application Card launches your Bluetooth® settings. Disc Creator utility This Application Card launches the TOSHIBA Disc Creator utility. Toshiba Hardware Setup utility For more information, refer to "Toshiba Hardware Setup" on page 149. TOSHIBA Button Support utility For more - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 204
Card display (see "Using the Application Cards" on page 204). To use the Card Case: 1 Move the cursor to the top center edge of the screen. The TOSHIBA Cards appear at the top of the screen. An icon appears momentarily in the top-right corner. 2 Click the icon. (Sample Image) Starting Card - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 205
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Cards 205 3 The Card Case displays two rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not transparent) in the top row are enabled and can be selected when the Application Cards are displayed. The bottom row contains all of the disabled cards. (Sample Image) Enabling - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 206
option or feature the key controls. Volume Mute or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. When volume will come from the speakers or headphones. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Volume Mute options - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 207
This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: or Fn + (Sample Image) Security options ❖ To enable security, select . ❖ To cancel, select . The Fn + F1 hot key function activates instant security. The user logon screen - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 208
Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each power plan, and the power plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window. Selecting this Card or - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 209
Fn + Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 209 This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 210
or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 77. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 211
TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the poweron display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously (available on certain models - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 212
212 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Display brightness This TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 213
or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi-Fi® enabled-Enables just the Wi-Fi® module. ❖ Bluetooth® enabled-Enables just the Bluetooth® module. ❖ All disabled-Disables the - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 214
the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables either the TouchPad or the page 64 or "Using the Dual Mode Pad" on page 66. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Disable or Enable TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 215
key functions 215 Changing screen resolution or Fn + [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen resolutions, then select the - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 216
216 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom-out. Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom-in. - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 217
Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 218
The following acronyms may appear in this user's guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor COM1 communications - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 219
Commission GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O input/output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 220
access memory static random access memory super video graphics adapter thin film transistor universal serial bus uniform resource locator wide area network World Wide Web Terms The following terms may appear in this user's guide. A active-matrix display - A liquid crystal display (LCD) made - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 221
, the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. bus - An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flows - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 222
versa. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. CPU - See central processing unit (CPU). CPU cache - A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer's main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 223
box - An on-screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user. direct current (DC) - The type of power usually supplied by batteries. DC flows in one direction. Compare alternating current (AC). direct memory access (DMA) - A dedicated - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 224
selected object. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver - See device driver. DVD - An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVDROM. DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) - A very high-capacity - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 225
that are removable. By default, the hard disk is referred to as drive C. hardware - The physical components of a computer system. Compare software. Hibernation - A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work, including all open files and - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 226
to help improve processing speed. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. L2 (level two) cache - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. LAN (local area network) - A group - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 227
. For example, a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives. M memory - Typically refers to the computer's main memory, where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed. Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily, such as RAM, or it can be - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 228
entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network. PC Card - A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers. PC Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 229
memory - See RAM. read-only memory - See ROM. reboot - See boot, restart. removable disk - A disk that can be removed from a disk drive. A diskette is one example of a removable disk. resolution - A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 230
, generally a drive letter followed by a "greater than" sign) indicating where users are to enter commands. T TFT display - See active-matrix display. U universal serial bus (USB) - USB is a serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps (480 million bits per second). USB can - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 231
Wireless Fidelity, and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components. World Wide Web (www) - The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet. A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 232
(RTC) 102 removing 112 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 133 button power 47, 57 start 121 C CD creating 98 playing an audio 97 CD, using 93 character keys 86 charging the battery 45 checking device properties 176 click 65 - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 233
182 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 181 running slow 182 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 183 connecting 72 external, connecting 72 display does not look normal/flickers 180 external monitor not working 181 screen is blank 179 display device external 68 - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 234
175 resolving 176 headphones using 130 Help and Support Windows® operating system 175 Hibernation mode 73 configuring 77 starting again from 79 hot key display brightness 212 display modes 211 Hibernation mode 210 keyboard overlays 216 password security 207 power plan 208 Sleep mode 209 volume mute - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 235
the display panel 46 optical drive problems 183 troubleshooting 183 other documentation 37 P password deleting a supervisor 144 disabling a user 145 setting a user 144 supervisor set up 143 types 142 passwords instant, using 142 setting 142 PC Card checklist 185 computer stops working 186 errors - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 236
176 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 186 computer will not power up 170 contacting Toshiba 197, 198 corrupted/damaged data files 182 Device Manager 176 disk drive is slow 182 display is blank 179 external display not working 181 external monitor 180 faulty memory 177 hardware conflict 175 high - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 237
100 Toshiba utilities 135 traveling tips 118 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 191 external keyboard 179 keyboard 179 optical drive 183 turning on the computer 47 turning on the power 47 U user password, disabling 145 user password, setting 144 using a file extension 91 V video projector - Toshiba Satellite P200 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P205 - Page 238
238 Index World Wide Web 127 www 127
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If you need assistance:
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Toshiba’s Support Web site
pcsupport.toshiba.com
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Toshiba Global Support Centre
Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777
Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273
For more information, see
“If Something Goes Wrong” on
page 169
in this guide.
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