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Index 231 precautions 39 primary button 57 printer connecting 65 problem solving 182 printing a file 87 problem solving AC power 173 accessing disk drives 166 battery charge does not last 174 battery not charging 173 cannot insert diskette in drive 178 cannot read a diskette 178 changing display properties 176 checking device properties 171 computer hangs when ExpressCard inserted 181 computer will not power up 165 contacting Toshiba 192, 193 corrupted/damaged data files 178 Device Manager 171 disk drive is slow 177 display is blank 175 ExpessCard hot swapping fails 181 ExpressCard 180 checklist 180 error occurs 181 not recognized 181 slot appears dead 180 external display not working 176 external monitor 175 faulty memory 172 hardware conflict 170 high-pitched noise 180 Internet bookmarked site not found 169 Internet connection is slow 169 keyboard not responding 166 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 177 modem not receiving or transmitting 183 no sound 179 non-system disk or disk error 167 power and batteries 173 printer 182 program not responding 164 program not working properly 178 screen does not look right/flickers 175 Startup options 168 URL address not found 169 warning resume failure 166 Windows® operating system not working 168 program, starting 82 programs not running correctly 178 projector 60 connecting 63 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 98 recording sounds 125 recording sounds 125 recycle bin icon 116 registering computer 42 removing main battery 108 RGB (monitor) port connecting an external monitor or projector 63 RJ-11 jack 120 running the computer on battery power 97 S safety computer 114 disposing of batteries 113 icons 36

Section	Page
Satellite® X200/X205 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	54
Checking total memory	55
Using the TouchPad™	56
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	57
Control buttons	57
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	57
Using the Dual Mode Pad	57
Using Dual Mode	57
Using external display devices	60
Connecting the display device	60
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	64
Adjusting the quality of the external display	65
Using an external keyboard	65
Using a mouse	65
Connecting a printer	65
Setting up a printer	66
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	67
Turning off the computer	67
Options for turning off the computer	68
Using the Shut Down command	70
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	72
Using and configuring Sleep mode	74
Closing the display panel	77
Customizing your computer’s settings	77
Caring for your computer	77
Cleaning the computer	77
Moving the computer	78
Using a computer lock	78
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	79
Computing tips	79
Using the keyboard	80
Character keys	81
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	81
Function keys	81
Special Windows® keys	82
Starting a program	82
Starting a program from the Start menu	82
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	83
Starting a program using the Start Search field	84
Saving your work	84
Printing your work	86
Backing up your work	87
Restoring your work	88
Using Windows® Media Center in Windows Vista™	88
Media Center setup	88
Starting the Media Center	89
Using the optical drive	89
Optical drive components	90
Media control buttons	91
Inserting a compact disc	91
Playing an audio CD	93
Playing optical media	94
Creating a CD/DVD	94
Removing a disc with the computer on	95
Removing a disc with the computer off	95
Caring for CD or DVD discs	95
Toshiba’s online resources	96
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	97
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	97
Running the computer on battery power	97
Battery Notice	98
Power management	99
Using additional batteries	99
Charging batteries	99
Charging the main battery	100
Charging the RTC battery	100
Monitoring main battery power	101
Determining remaining battery power	103
What to do when the main battery runs low	103
Setting battery notifications	104
Conserving battery power	105
Power Plans	106
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	107
Changing the main battery	108
Removing the battery from the computer	108
Inserting a charged battery	110
Taking care of your battery	111
Safety precautions	111
Maintaining your battery	112
Disposing of used batteries	113
Traveling tips	114
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	115
Exploring the desktop	115
Finding your way around the desktop	116
Setting up for communications	118
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	119
Connecting your computer to a network	120
An overview of using the Internet	122
The Internet	122
The World Wide Web	123
Internet Service Providers	123
Connecting to the Internet	123
Surfing the Internet	124
Internet features	124
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	125
Exploring audio features	125
Recording sounds	125
Using external speakers or headphones	126
Web Cam	126
Using an ExpressCard™	127
Inserting an ExpressCard™	127
Removing an ExpressCard™	128
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	128
Inserting memory media	129
Removing memory media	129
Using the i.LINK® port	130
Chapter 5: Utilities	131
TOSHIBA Assist	132
Connect	133
Secure	134
Protect & Fix	135
Optimize	136
Setting passwords	137
Using an instant password	137
Using a supervisor password	138
Using a user password	139
Deleting a user password	140
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	141
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	142
Mouse Utility	143
Toshiba Hardware Setup	144
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	146
TOSHIBA Button Support	147
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	148
TOSHIBA Accessibility	149
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	150
Fingerprint utility limitations	150
Fingerprint Enrollment	150
Fingerprint Logon	152
Power-on Security	152
Control Center	153
Password Bank	155
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	158
Fingerprint reader limitations	160
ConfigFree™	160
Getting Started	161
ConfigFree Utilities	161
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	164
Problems that are easy to fix	164
Problems when you turn on the computer	165
The Windows® operating system is not working	168
Using Startup options to fix problems	168
Internet problems	169
The Windows® operating system can help you	170
Resolving a hardware conflict	170
A plan of action	170
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	171
Memory problems	172
Power and the batteries	173
Keyboard problems	174
Display problems	175
Disk drive problems	177
Optical drive problems	178
Sound system problems	179
ExpressCard™ problems	180
Printer problems	182
Modem problems	183
Wireless networking problems	183
DVD operating problems	186
Develop good computing habits	187
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	188
If you need further assistance	192
Before you contact Toshiba	192
Contacting Toshiba	193
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	193
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	194
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	196
Hot Key Cards	196
Using the Hot Key Cards	197
Application Cards	198
Using the Application Cards	199
Card Case	199
Hot key functions	201
Volume Mute	201
Password security	202
Power plan	203
Sleep mode	204
Hibernation mode	205
Display modes	206
Display brightness	207
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	208
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad	209
Changing screen resolution	210
Keyboard hot key functions	211
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	212
Glossary	213
A	215
B	215
C	216
D	217
E	219
F	219
G	220
H	220
I	221
K	221
L	221
M	222
N	222
O	223
P	223
R	224
S	225
T	225
U	225
W	226

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Index

precautions

primary button

printer

connecting

problem solving

182

printing a file

problem solving

AC power

173

accessing disk drives

166

battery charge does not last

174

battery not charging

173

cannot insert diskette in drive

178

cannot read a diskette

178

changing display properties

176

checking device properties

171

computer hangs when

ExpressCard inserted

181

computer will not power up

165

contacting Toshiba

192

193

corrupted/damaged data files

178

Device Manager

171

disk drive is slow

177

display is blank

175

ExpessCard

hot swapping fails

181

ExpressCard

180

checklist

180

error occurs

181

not recognized

181

slot appears dead

180

external display not working

176

external monitor

175

faulty memory

172

hardware conflict

170

high-pitched noise

180

Internet bookmarked site not

found

169

Internet connection is slow

169

keyboard

not responding

166

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

177

modem not receiving or

transmitting

183

no sound

179

non-system disk or disk error

167

power and batteries

173

printer

182

program not responding

164

program not working properly

178

screen does not look right/flickers

175

Startup options

168

URL address not found

169

warning resume failure

166

Windows® operating system not

working

168

program, starting

programs

not running correctly

178

projector

connecting

real-time clock (RTC) battery

recording

sounds

125

recording sounds

125

recycle bin icon

116

registering computer

removing

main battery

108

RGB (monitor) port

connecting an external monitor or

projector

RJ-11 jack

120

running the computer on battery power

safety

computer

114

disposing of batteries

113

icons