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Contents 31 DVD operating problems 193 Develop good computing habits 194 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 195 If you need further assistance 199 Before you contact Toshiba 199 Contacting Toshiba 200 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 200 Toshiba's worldwide offices 201 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 203 Hot Key Cards 203 Using the Hot Key Cards 204 Application Cards 205 Using the Application Cards 206 Card Case 206 Hot key functions 208 Volume Mute 208 Password security 209 Power plan 210 Sleep mode 211 Hibernation mode 212 Display modes 213 Display brightness 214 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............215 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 216 Changing screen resolution 217 Keyboard hot key functions 218 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 219 Glossary 220 Index 234

Section	Page
Satellite® P200D/P205D Series User's Guide	1
Contents	25
Introduction	32
This guide	33
Safety icons	34
Other icons used	34
Other documentation	35
Service options	35
Chapter 1: Getting Started	36
Selecting a place to work	36
Creating a computer-friendly environment	36
Keeping yourself comfortable	37
Precautions	37
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	38
Setting up your computer	39
Setting up your software	39
Registering your computer with Toshiba	40
Adding optional external devices	40
Connecting to a power source	41
Charging the main battery	43
Using the computer for the first time	44
Opening the display panel	44
Your computer’s features and specifications	45
Turning on the power	45
Adding memory (optional)	46
Installing a memory module	46
Removing a memory module	51
Checking total memory	52
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	53
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	54
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	55
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	60
Installing drivers and applications	61
Using the TouchPad™	61
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	62
Control buttons	62
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	62
Using the Dual Mode Pad	63
Using Dual Mode	63
Using external display devices	65
Connecting the display device	66
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	69
Adjusting the quality of the external display	71
Using an external keyboard	71
Using a mouse	71
Connecting a printer	71
Setting up a printer	72
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	73
Turning off the computer	74
Options for turning off the computer	74
Using the Shut Down command	76
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	78
Using and configuring Sleep mode	81
Closing the display panel	84
Customizing your computer’s settings	84
Caring for your computer	84
Cleaning the computer	84
Moving the computer	85
Using a computer lock	85
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	86
Computing tips	86
Using the keyboard	87
Character keys	88
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	88
Function keys	88
Special Windows® keys	89
Starting a program	89
Starting a program from the Start menu	89
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	90
Starting a program using the Start Search field	91
Saving your work	91
Printing your work	93
Backing up your work	94
Restoring your work	95
Using the optical drive	95
Optical drive components	96
Media control buttons	97
Inserting an optical disc	97
Playing an audio CD	99
Playing optical media	100
Creating a CD/DVD/HD DVD	100
Removing a disc with the computer on	101
Removing a disc with the computer off	101
Caring for CD or DVD discs	102
Toshiba’s online resources	102
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	103
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	103
Running the computer on battery power	103
Battery Notice	104
Power management	105
Using additional batteries	105
Charging batteries	105
Charging the main battery	106
Charging the RTC battery	106
Monitoring main battery power	107
Determining remaining battery power	109
What to do when the main battery runs low	109
Setting battery notifications	110
Conserving battery power	111
Power Plans	112
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	113
Changing the main battery	114
Removing the battery from the computer	114
Inserting a charged battery	116
Taking care of your battery	117
Safety precautions	117
Maintaining your battery	118
Disposing of used batteries	119
Traveling tips	120
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	121
Exploring the desktop	121
Finding your way around the desktop	122
Setting up for communications	124
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	125
Connecting your computer to a network	126
An overview of using the Internet	128
The Internet	128
The World Wide Web	129
Internet Service Providers	129
Connecting to the Internet	129
Surfing the Internet	130
Internet features	130
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	131
Exploring audio features	131
Recording sounds	131
Using external speakers or headphones	132
Web Cam	132
Using an ExpressCard™	133
Inserting an ExpressCard™	133
Removing an ExpressCard™	133
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	134
Inserting memory media	135
Removing memory media	135
Using the i.LINK® port	136
Chapter 5: Utilities	137
TOSHIBA Assist	138
Connect	139
Secure	140
Protect & Fix	141
Optimize	142
TOSHIBA Application Installer	143
Setting passwords	144
Using an instant password	144
Using a supervisor password	145
Using a user password	146
Deleting a user password	147
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	148
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	149
Mouse Utility	150
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	151
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	153
TOSHIBA Button Support	154
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	155
TOSHIBA Accessibility	156
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	156
Fingerprint utility limitations	157
Fingerprint Enrollment	157
Fingerprint Logon	158
Power-on Security	159
Control Center	160
Password Bank	162
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	165
Fingerprint reader limitations	167
ConfigFree®	167
Getting Started	168
ConfigFree® Utilities	168
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	171
Problems that are easy to fix	171
Problems when you turn on the computer	172
The Windows® operating system is not working	175
Using Startup options to fix problems	175
Internet problems	176
The Windows® operating system can help you	177
Resolving a hardware conflict	177
A plan of action	177
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	178
Memory problems	179
Power and the batteries	180
Keyboard problems	181
Display problems	181
Disk drive problems	184
Optical drive problems	185
Sound system problems	186
ExpressCard™ problems	187
Printer problems	189
Modem problems	189
Wireless networking problems	190
DVD operating problems	193
Develop good computing habits	194
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	195
If you need further assistance	199
Before you contact Toshiba	199
Contacting Toshiba	200
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	200
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	201
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	203
Hot Key Cards	203
Using the Hot Key Cards	204
Application Cards	205
Using the Application Cards	206
Card Case	206
Hot key functions	208
Volume Mute	208
Password security	209
Power plan	210
Sleep mode	211
Hibernation mode	212
Display modes	213
Display brightness	214
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	215
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad	216
Changing screen resolution	217
Keyboard hot key functions	218
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	219
Glossary	220

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Contents

DVD operating problems

.......................................

193

Develop good computing habits

...........................

194

Data and system configuration backup in

the Windows

operating system

...............

195

If you need further assistance

...............................

199

Before you contact Toshiba

............................

199

Contacting Toshiba

.........................................

200

Other Toshiba Internet Web sites

..........................

200

Toshiba’s worldwide offices

..................................

201

Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards

.................................

203

Hot Key Cards

.......................................................

203

Using the Hot Key Cards

.................................

204

Application Cards

..................................................

205

Using the Application Cards

............................

206

Card Case

........................................................

206

Hot key functions

..................................................

208

Volume Mute

..................................................

208

Password security

..........................................

209

Power plan

......................................................

210

Sleep mode

.....................................................

211

Hibernation mode

...........................................

212

Display modes

................................................

213

Display brightness

..........................................

214

Disabling or enabling wireless devices

............

215

Disabling or enabling the TouchPad

™

or Dual Mode Pad

.....................................

216

Changing screen resolution

............................

217

Keyboard hot key functions

............................

218

Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

..........................

219

Glossary

....................................................................................

220

Index

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234