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Index 233 compact 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 171 computer lock 83 computing tips 84 connecting to a power source 43 connection set up 125 control buttons 65 Ctrl keys 86 D desktop creating new icon 120 major features 120 desktop exploration 119 desktop icons 120 Device Manager 176 checking properties 176 devices keyboard 70 mouse 70 Disk Defragmenter 182 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 182 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 181 running slow 182 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 183 connecting 72 external, connecting 72 display does not look normal/flickers 180 external monitor not working 181 screen is blank 179 display device external 68 display output settings 69 display, external adjusting 70 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 117 double-click 65 DVD creating 98 DVD player general problems 191 DVD, using 93 E environment computer-friendly 38 error messages device driver conflict 175 general hardware problem 175 non-system disk or disk error 172 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 181 warning resume failure 171 Error-checking 182 Ethernet LAN port 125 expansion memory slot 50 exploring the desktop 119 ExpressCard inserting 131 removing 131

Section	Page
Satellite® P200/P205 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	27
Introduction	34
This guide	35
Safety icons	36
Other icons used	36
Other documentation	37
Service options	37
Chapter 1: Getting Started	38
Selecting a place to work	38
Creating a computer-friendly environment	38
Keeping yourself comfortable	39
Precautions	39
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	40
Setting up your computer	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
Using the computer for the first time	46
Opening the display panel	46
Your computer’s features and specifications	47
Turning on the power	47
Adding memory (optional)	48
Installing a memory module	48
Removing a memory module	53
Checking total memory	55
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	56
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	57
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	58
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	63
Installing drivers and applications	64
Using the TouchPad™	64
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	65
Control buttons	65
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	65
Using the Dual Mode Pad	66
Using Dual Mode	66
Using external display devices	68
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	69
Adjusting the quality of the external display	70
Using an external keyboard	70
Using a mouse	70
Connecting a printer	70
Setting up a printer	71
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	72
Turning off the computer	72
Options for turning off the computer	73
Using the Shut Down command	75
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	77
Using and configuring Sleep mode	79
Closing the display panel	82
Customizing your computer’s settings	82
Caring for your computer	82
Cleaning the computer	82
Moving the computer	82
Using a computer lock	83
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	84
Computing tips	84
Using the keyboard	85
Character keys	86
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	86
Function keys	86
Special Windows® keys	87
Starting a program	87
Starting a program from the Start menu	87
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	88
Starting a program using the Start Search field	89
Saving your work	89
Printing your work	91
Backing up your work	92
Restoring your work	93
Using the optical drive	93
Optical drive components	94
Media control buttons	95
Inserting a compact disc	95
Playing an audio CD	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
Caring for CD or DVD discs	99
Toshiba’s online resources	100
Chapter 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
Determining remaining battery power	107
What to do when the main battery runs low	107
Setting battery notifications	108
Conserving battery power	109
Power Plans	110
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	111
Changing the main battery	112
Removing the battery from the computer	112
Inserting a charged battery	114
Taking care of your battery	115
Safety precautions	115
Maintaining your battery	116
Disposing of used batteries	117
Traveling tips	118
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	119
Exploring the desktop	119
Finding your way around the desktop	120
Setting up for communications	122
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	123
Connecting your computer to a network	124
An overview of using the Internet	126
The Internet	126
The World Wide Web	127
Internet Service Providers	127
Connecting to the Internet	127
Surfing the Internet	128
Internet features	128
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	129
Exploring audio features	129
Recording sounds	129
Using external speakers or headphones	130
Web Camera	130
Using an ExpressCard™	131
Inserting an ExpressCard™	131
Removing an ExpressCard™	131
Using 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 instant password	142
Using a supervisor password	143
Using a user password	144
Deleting a user password	145
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	146
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	147
Mouse Utility	148
Toshiba Hardware Setup	149
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	151
TOSHIBA Button Support	152
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	153
TOSHIBA Accessibility	154
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	154
Fingerprint utility limitations	155
Fingerprint Enrollment	155
Fingerprint Logon	156
Power-on Security	157
Control Center	158
Password Bank	160
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	163
Fingerprint reader limitations	165
ConfigFree™	165
Getting Started	166
ConfigFree Utilities	166
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	169
Problems that are easy to fix	169
Problems when you turn on the computer	170
The Windows® operating system is not working	173
Using Startup options to fix problems	173
Internet problems	174
The Windows® operating system can help you	175
Resolving a hardware conflict	175
A plan of action	175
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	176
Memory problems	177
Power and the batteries	178
Keyboard problems	179
Display problems	179
Disk drive problems	181
Optical drive problems	183
Sound system problems	184
PC Card problems	185
Printer problems	187
Modem problems	187
Wireless networking problems	188
DVD operating problems	191
Develop good computing habits	192
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	193
If you need further assistance	197
Before you contact Toshiba	197
Contacting Toshiba	197
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	198
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	199
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	201
Hot Key Cards	201
Using the Hot Key Cards	202
Application Cards	203
Using the Application Cards	204
Card Case	204
Hot key functions	206
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 functions	216
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	217
Glossary	218

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Index

compact disc positioning

compact discs

handling

inserting

removing

compact disk drive

using

computer

caring for

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

172

not accessing disk drives

171

running on battery power

101

setting up

warning resume failure message

171

computer lock

computing tips

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

125

control buttons

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

120

major features

120

desktop exploration

119

desktop icons

120

Device Manager

176

checking properties

176

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

182

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

182

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

181

running slow

182

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

183

cannot read a diskette

183

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

180

external monitor not working

181

screen is blank

179

display device

external

display output settings

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

117

double-click

DVD

creating

DVD player

general problems

191

DVD, using

environment

computer-friendly

error messages

device driver conflict

175

general hardware problem

175

non-system disk or disk error

172

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

181

warning resume failure

171

Error-checking

182

Ethernet LAN port

125

expansion memory slot

exploring the desktop

119

ExpressCard

inserting

131

removing

131