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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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 2
. Model: Satellite® P200/P205 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 3
YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. FCC Notice "Declaration of Conformity Information" This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 6
or a qualified installer. Instructions for IC CS not prevent degradation of service in some situations. ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and . 2 The user manual of analog equipment must found on the label affixed to your computer. NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number ( - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 8
other devices or services is perceived or identified power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 9
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 the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 10
successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. NOTE of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 11
emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan. The Name of the radio equipment: refer to the equipment label provided on the computer - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 12
following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other computer. Not all devices are available on all models. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB-43/44 and AR5BMB5 Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapters - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 14
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 operation in any European Community country. - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 15
in the 5 GHz bands in the European Community. Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point. ❖ This device free of radar. You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 17
17 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved New Zealand Portugal Sweden UK Austria Denmark Germany Iceland Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 18
New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico Taiwan 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 19
. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 20
guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 21
of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA This equipment complies with the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and has been provided - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 22
microwave ovens, licensed radio stations and non-licensed specified low-power radio stations for mobile object identification systems (RFID) used 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 23
❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device. Optical Drive Safety Instructions The HD DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 24
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 or other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 25
WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 26
26 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. DirectX, Active Desktop - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 27
comfortable 39 Precautions 39 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 40 Setting up your computer 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 Adding optional external devices 42 Connecting to a power source 43 Charging the main battery 45 27 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 28
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 options 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 63 Installing drivers - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 29
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 97 Playing optical media 98 Creating a CD/DVD 98 Removing a disc with the computer on 99 Removing a disc with the computer off 99 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 30
3: Mobile 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 31
the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 132 Inserting memory media 133 Removing memory media 133 Using the i.LINK® port 134 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 135 TOSHIBA Assist 136 Connect 137 Secure 138 Protect & Fix 139 Optimize 140 Toshiba Application Installer 141 Setting passwords 142 Using an - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 32
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 183 Sound system problems 184 PC Card problems 185 Printer problems 187 Modem problems 187 Wireless - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 33
Volume Mute 206 Password security 207 Power plan 208 Sleep mode 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 34
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 European Union Directive with this computer may use technological or reconfigurations of the computer, and may be - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 35
, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date product information about your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. This guide This - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 36
36 Introduction Safety icons Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indicates technical information about the computer. HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: This - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 37
, and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty.toshiba.com. To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If you have a problem or - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 38
and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation. Otherwise, they may overheat. To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 39
the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Computer - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 40
the disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate computer on a hard surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 43
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 plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 46
press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 47
Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are empty. 3 Press and release the - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 48
system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with enough 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 49
Shut Down. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 50
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 memory - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 51
system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 52
force 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 module slot cover and secure it using the screw - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 53
For more 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 54
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 remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 55
have at least 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 56
C: drive, leaving any other partitions you may have created intact, for example, a D: drive ❖ Recover to a custom sized partition, leaving extra space to create an additional partition later ❖ Erase the hard disk completely ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your computer - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 57
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 Support to - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 58
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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 59
it. To recover your 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 Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 60
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 the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 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 key on the keyboard to restart the computer. - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 62
affected and will remain intact. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. A confirmation message appears, reminding you that all information - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 63
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 Drive Recovery options - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 64
status After restoring your hard disk drive, you can check its status as follows: 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 65
display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 66
settings: ❖ Left button: Opens the assigned email application ❖ Middle 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 have no default settings. You must configure these buttons - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 68
Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in the Properties for Synaptics LuxPad window) are unassigned by default. In order to use one of these computer if you need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 69
69 Using external display devices Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an TV (extended desktop) (available on certain models) (Sample Image) Display options window NOTE The dual display modes (internal display and external device) cannot be used - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 70
one to your computer. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer's built-in TouchPad. You can use a USB-compatible mouse. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 71
the computer's USB ports. 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 72
To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 73
computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available for turning off the computer: the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 74
for an extended period of time, 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 77
specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode. To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 78
the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 79
computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on/off light glows blue. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you put the computer the computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 80
under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 82
about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on page 115. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Never use harsh or caustic - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 83
way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing 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 sure there is no way - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 84
network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your software documentation for details. ❖ Back up your files to disks (or other removable media) on - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 85
. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as new icon positions may be lost. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 86
confused 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 they , function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. For more information, see " - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 87
Windows® Application button key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows menu, Windows® Explorer and the Start Search field. Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 88
it will open it up. You may need to scroll up or down to see the complete list. 2 Click Accessories. 3 Click Windows Explorer. 4 In the left part of the window, double-click Computer to expand the window. 5 In the left part of the window, click the line that ends in "Local Disk (C:)." 6 In the left - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 89
part of the window, double-click Accessories. Windows® Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window. 9 In the right part of the window Before you turn off the computer using the Shut Down command, save your work on the hard disk drive, diskette, flash media, - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 90
Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 In your Windows®-based application, click File, and then Save. 2 Click document and to give it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As dialog box 3 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored. 4 Type a file name, then click Save - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 91
support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters. You may use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard your file correctly. TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows® operating system does not show file extensions. For information on showing - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 92
up your data 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 93
the region will be "locked in." That is, the drive will only play DVDs from that last region. Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 94
the Basics Using the optical drive Optical drive components The optical drive is located on the right side of the computer. Your optical drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 95
disc. Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. The drive will not open if the computer's power is off. 2 Make sure the drive's in-use indicator light is off. 3 Press the drive's eject button. The disc tray slides partially out of the - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 96
tray and pull it fully open. (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 97
drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place. You are ready to use the disc. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. If the computer is turned on, Windows - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 98
back or 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 99
press the tray in to close it. Removing a disc with the computer off To remove a disc with the computer turned off: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). Never use a pencil to press - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 100
100 Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources ❖ Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold. ❖ To it in the drive. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 101
aspects of using your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it is Running 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 102
, it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. For more information about Windows® power plans, see "Power Plans" on page 110. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 103
with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Using additional batteries In addition to the main battery, you may also have an optional secondary battery (not included with your computer). If you travel and need to work for many hours without an AC power source, you may purchase - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 104
computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely. Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 105
. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge. The following also applies to the secondary battery (available on certain models) if installed. ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 106
/off light flashes amber, it indicates 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 107
NOTE Wait at least 16 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 109
to suit your needs. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the hard disk, optical drive, diskette drives, or other optional devices ❖ Where - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 111
and do not need to be edited. The Power Saver plan is the best used for maximum battery time. The High Performance plan will give you the shortest battery time, but the highest performance from your computer. The Balanced plan is a compromise between battery time and performance. Using a hot key to - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 112
. Removing the battery from the computer 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 113
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 Illustration) Removing the battery - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 115
used 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 116
adaptor to the computer and the power cord/cable to a power outlet. The DC-IN or AC powerlight should glow blue, and the battery light 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 117
period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adaptor. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 118
offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer. They all provide plenty of extra space for 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 119
everything 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 120
Finding your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, Taskbar, Notification Area, and background pattern. Icons Start button Taskbar Notification Area (Sample Image) Windows® operating system desktop Icons An icon represents - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 121
❖ Access Windows® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User's Guide instructs you to appears. Typical tasks in the Notification Area are Current time, Power usage mode, Mouse properties, and speaker volume. To activate a specific - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 122
connected to one of the computer's COM (communications) ports. The default setting for the modem is COM3. The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings. If you are having trouble connecting through the modem, you - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 123
about connecting to a LAN or WAN, consult your network administrator. ❖ Send a fax directly from your computer For more detailed information regarding your computer's modem, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Before you can communicate using the modem, you need to connect it to - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 124
failure. Now you are 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 to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports. Accessing a network To - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 125
number. The computer connects to the Internet. How to disable the Ethernet LAN port When your computer starts, the Windows® operating on the left side of the window. 3 Double-click Network Adapter. 4 Double-click the appropriate network adapter. 5 Select the Driver tab. 6 Click Disable. 7 Click - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 126
, see "Wireless networking 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 Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 127
Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet, many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider -speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite links. Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you need - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 128
probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service. ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place in groups, by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 129
1 If you want to use an external microphone, connect it to the computer. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, and then Sound Recorder. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 5 When you - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 130
, use speakers that require an external power source. Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer. To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 131
supports the use of ExpressCard media. The slot also supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one ExpressCard with another while the computer the computer. Do not force the card into position. Removing an ExpressCard™ 1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 132
Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 3 Press the ExpressCard eject button once to pop it out slightly, and push it in to remove Media Adapter slot may also support other types of media. For a complete list of supported media, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 133
Exploring 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. - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 134
134 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the i.LINK® port Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows® message " with USB ports, the i.LINK® port supports both Plug-and-Play (automatic configuration) and hot swapping (the ability to connect - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 136
of computer settings. To access TOSHIBA Assist, 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 141
were 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 142
your computer again. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant password-Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily. NOTE You need to have created a password for your Windows® account to use an instant password. ❖ A power-on password - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 143
occur to you, your organization or others as a result of the inability to access your computer. To set a supervisor password: 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 Supervisor - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 145
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 User Password icon. The Password tab of the Toshiba Hardware Setup window appears - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 146
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 4 Click Not Registered. A pop-up 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 with devices in your computer. Refer to the online Help documentation within the - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 147
the Bridge Media 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 148
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 these categories: ❖ Buttons - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 149
. The Toshiba Hardware Setup screen appears. (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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 150
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 Boot Priority by pressing the power button, then quickly pressing the F12 key, or - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 151
® Office ❖ Windows Media® Player ❖ Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® ❖ Icons on the desktop To access the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility. The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Zooming Utility - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 153
. NOTE When you change the optical drive to "Quiet" mode, the setting is only valid for the current Windows® session. If you shut down, 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 154
hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Accessibility, or models) can be used to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. The fingerprint - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 you must click "Elevate administrative privileges" on the main Control Center window before you can access most of the system settings in the - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 156
Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility NOTE 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 ❖ Problem with - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 157
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 fingerprint reader. Power-on security can be configured to operate with the - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 158
158 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility To enable power-on security single logon: 1 Open the Control Center and go to Settings - System Settings. 2 Check the Allow power-on security single sign-on check box. (Logon support must be enabled for this option to be accessible.) - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 159
fingerprints instead of your user name and password. Settings ❖ System Settings-Opens the verification on computer startup, or create new fingerprints to be used only for power-on authentication. your installation) are located in the mui subfolder of your installation folder. About ❖ - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 160
Control Center. It also removes this option from the main Fingerprint Control Center window. Password Bank The Password Bank stores registration and computer-Locks your computer. Use the reader to unlock the computer again. ❖ Registered Sites-Displays a list of your Web pages registered by Password - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 161
Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 161 Registering a new Web page or dialog You are logged on to the computer and want to displayed. If you directly access a registered page from your browser without using the Biomenu's Registered Sites option, Password Bank displays a hint - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 162
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. You then select the one to be replayed. Replaying a registered dialog You are logged on to the computer and - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 163
the computer changes ownership, Toshiba Remove. 5 Click OK to make the changes permanent. 6 Check that all Fingerprint data was deleted on the Fingerprint Storage Inspector screen problems, or lower finger recognition success rate. ❖ Do not scratch or poke the reader with your nails or any hard - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 your hands thoroughly. ❖ Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching any metal - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 165
Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint reader will recognize the enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Toshiba is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your notebook computer. For more information, see "Connectivity Doctor" - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 166
File included in the application. Starting ConfigFree To start ConfigFree, be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Networking, and then ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon in the Notification - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 167
Toshiba Utilities ConfigFree™ ❖ Status of Wireless Connection switch 167 (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen the currently configured network settings on the computer, as well as information about any network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Bluetooth® antennas ❖ TCP/IP - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 169
This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 170
Down. The computer shuts down completely. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 172
see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." on page 171. The AC power light is blinking. If the AC power light is blinking, try the following steps: 1 Cut off power to the computer by disconnecting the AC adaptor and removing the battery. The error - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 173
. The amperage rating of the AC adaptor must be equal to or greater than that required by the computer. The Windows® operating system is not working The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 174
❖ 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® normally When you highlight each option using the arrow keys - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 175
Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 176
drivers from the manufacturer. ❖ Disable the device. For an older device, remove it from the computer. ❖ Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device. See "Fixing a problem instructions about changing settings on the device. Fixing a problem , the drivers installed, and - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 177
Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 53. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Installing a memory module" on page 48, and making sure the - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 178
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 will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. Here are some typical problems and how to solve them: The AC power - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 179
Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information. For more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries" on page 103. Keyboard problems If, when you - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 180
no password is registered, press any key. The screen reactivates and 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 181
intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 182
Computer. 2 Right-click the drive you want to check. 3 On the pop-up menu, click Properties. The drive's Properties box appears. NOTE This feature is not available for optical drives Your hard disk seems very slow. If you have been using your computer for probably a configuration problem. If a - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 183
on the faulty diskette (for instructions see "Disk drive problems" on page 181). Optical drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive. If the optical drive is an external drive, make sure that the drive's cable is properly connected to the computer. Make sure the tray that holds - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 184
click the eject button on the screen. Press the button on the optical drive itself. For additional information see "You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out." on page 183. Sound system problems No sound is coming from the computer's speakers. Adjust the volume control - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 185
problems PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) 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 through quality control. If another computer with a PC Card slot is - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 186
screen appears. 2 Click Safely remove for the device you want to swap. 3 Select the item you wish to remove and click OK. 4 Remove the device when told it is safe to do so. Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Sleep mode. This is known as "warm swapping" and is not supported - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 187
printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer. Run the printer's self-test to check for any problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in "Setting up a printer" on page 71 or in the instructions that came with the printer. You may - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 188
switch is on (the Wi-Fi® light will be lit). NOTE To determine if your computer has an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, check the device list in Device Manager (part of the Windows® Control Panel, Hardware and Sound). Some Toshiba models may have a Wi-Fi® antenna switch even though they do not have an - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 189
the Control Panel's Hardware and Sound Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is loaded. Carefully note any error messages-these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a later time. ❖ Verify - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 190
. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in new firmware releases. Special considerations for the Windows® operating install a wireless access point device, the Windows® operating system checks whether WEP encryption is enabled on the device. If it is not enabled, the Windows - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 191
and then Computer. The optical drive should appear in the list. 5 See "Checking device properties" on page 176 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the optical drive properties. 6 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on optical drives and their operation. A blank screen appears - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 192
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, you - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 193
system configuration-and saves them for later recall. If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or software, you can easily select a previously established Control Point to 'turn back the clock,' restoring the Windows® operating system to the state it was in just prior to - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 194
Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 4 In the input field, enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future, such as "Before installing Brand X Accounting app." Then click Create. 5 The Windows® operating system creates the Restore Point, automatically stamps it - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 195
computer with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your computer system is the data you create and store on its hard drive. Since problems 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 196
your entire 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 198
be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba, make sure you have: ❖ Your computer's serial number ❖ The computer and any optional devices related to the problem ❖ Backup copies of your Windows® operating system and all other - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 201
and to launch 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 202
controls. To use the Hot Key Cards using the pointing device: 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 203
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 information, refer to "TOSHIBA Button Support" on page 152. NOTE Not all - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 204
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 Case Click here to start - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 , drag it from the top row to the bottom row. 5 To close the Card Case, click the icon in the top-right corner of the screen. - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 206
on the key indicating the 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 mute is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 207
Cards Hot key functions 207 Password security This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display. Selecting this Card . The Fn + F1 hot key function activates instant security. The user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer. - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 208
208 Hot 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 209
Sleep mode or 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 210
Cards Hot key functions Hibernation mode 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 211
Cards Hot key functions 211 Display modes or Fn + This 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 ❖ - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 212
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 following options: (Sample - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 213
Cards Hot key functions 213 Disabling 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 214
Hot key functions Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables either the TouchPad or the Dual Mode Pad. For more information on using the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad, - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 217
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 approved BS - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 218
not be available on your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user's guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits (serial port) CPU central processing unit DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory module 218 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 219
Communications 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 220
appear in this user's guide. A active-matrix display - A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of AC) - The type of power usually supplied to residential and commercial wall outlets. AC reverses its direction at regular intervals. Compare direct current (DC). application - A computer - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 221
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 from one - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 222
that make up a single computer system. (2) How parts of the system are set up (that is, configured). controller - A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 223
driver - A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to communicate with a device. dialog 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 224
computer to a printer. See also upload. drag - To hold down the mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver - See device driver station, or network adapter. extension - See - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 225
) hard disk in a computer is usually fixed, but some computers have secondary hard disks 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 226
screen image. Compare non-interlaced. internal device - See device. Internet - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 227
by the operating system as a separate disk drive. A system's logical drives may differ from its physical drives. 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 228
fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. peripheral - Any device, such as a printer or joystick, that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer's CPU. pixel - Short for "picture element." The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 229
-volatile memory that can be read but not written to. Non-volatile here means that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power. This type of memory is used to store your computer's BIOS, which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up. See also - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 230
bit at a time sequentially over a single channel. On your computer, the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device. Compare parallel. shortcut - See keyboard shortcut. Sleep - A feature of some Windows® operating systems that allows you to turn off the - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 231
network of Web sites linked together over the Internet. A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site. See also Internet. - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 232
-time clock (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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 233
disc positioning 96 compact discs handling 96 inserting 95 removing 99 compact disk drive using 93 computer caring for 82 cleaning 82 moving 82 non-system disk or disk error message 172 not accessing disk drives 171 running on battery power 101 setting up 41, 49 warning resume failure message - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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 P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 235
Index 235 troubleshooting 179 using 85 keyboard, external 70 L lock computer, using 83 M main battery removing 112 memory adding 48 problem solving 177 removing expansion slot cover 50 memory module inserting 51 installation 48 removing 55 microphone 129 modem connecting to telephone line 123 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 236
187 printing a file 92 problem solving AC power 178 accessing disk drives 171 battery charge does not last 178 battery not charging 178 cannot insert diskette in drive 183 cannot read a diskette 183 changing display properties 181 checking device properties 176 computer hangs when PC Card inserted - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - Page 237
199 TOSHIBA Assist 136 Toshiba Hardware Setup 149 Toshiba online resources 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 - Toshiba Satellite P205-S6307 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite P200/P2 - 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
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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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