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240 Index external monitor not working 186 mouse 71 external diskette drive connecting 73 external display, adjusting 71 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 187 file extensions 94 file, backing up 86 files backing up 95 printing 94 restoring 95 saving 92 fingerprint authentication 160 enrollment 160 Fn keys 88 function keys 88 H hardware conflicts 180 resolving 181 headphones using 132 Help and Support Windows® operating system 180 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key display brightness 218 display modes 217 Hibernation mode 216 keyboard overlays 222 password security 213 power plan 214 Sleep mode 215 volume mute 212 zooming 222 hot key power plan 113 http 129 I i.LINK port 138 icon 122 desktop 122 Internet Explorer® 122 moving to desktop 122 recycle bin 122 safety 37 Windows Media® Player 122 installation memory module 49 installing memory modules 49 mouse 71 instant passwords, using 146 Internet bookmarked site not found 179 connecting to 129 features 130 slow connection 179 surfing 130 uploading and downloading files 131 URL address not found 179 using 128 Internet Explorer® icon 122 Internet Service Providers 129 ISPs 129 J jack RJ-11 126 K keyboard character keys 87 function keys 88 hot keys 222 not working 176 overlay keys 89

Section	Page
Satellite® A200/A205 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	27
Introduction	35
This guide	36
Safety icons	37
Other icons used	37
Other documentation	38
Service options	38
Chapter 1: Getting Started	39
Selecting a place to work	39
Creating a computer-friendly environment	39
Keeping yourself comfortable	40
Precautions	40
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	41
Setting up your computer	42
Setting up your software	42
Registering your computer with Toshiba	43
Adding optional external devices	43
Connecting to a power source	44
Charging the main battery	46
Using the computer for the first time	47
Opening the display panel	47
Your computer’s features and specifications	48
Turning on the power	48
Adding memory (optional)	49
Installing a memory module	49
Removing a memory module	55
Checking total memory	56
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	57
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	58
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	59
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	64
Installing drivers and applications	65
Using the TouchPad™	65
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	66
Control buttons	66
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	66
Using the Dual Mode Pad	67
Using Dual Mode	67
Using external display devices	69
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	70
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	73
Options for turning off the computer	74
Using the Shut Down command	76
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	78
Using and configuring Sleep mode	80
Closing the display panel	82
Customizing your computer’s settings	82
Caring for your computer	83
Cleaning the computer	83
Moving the computer	83
Using a computer lock	83
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	85
Computing tips	85
Using the keyboard	87
Character keys	87
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	87
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	88
Function keys	88
Special Windows® keys	88
Overlay keys	89
Using the overlay to type numeric data	89
Starting a program	90
Starting a program from the Start menu	90
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	91
Starting a program using the Start Search field	92
Saving your work	92
Printing your work	94
Backing up your work	95
Restoring your work	95
Using the optical drive	96
Optical drive components	96
Media control buttons	97
Inserting a compact disc	98
Playing an audio CD	99
Playing optical media	100
Creating a CD/DVD	101
Removing a disc with the computer on	101
Removing a disc with the computer off	102
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	129
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 Camera	132
Using PC Cards	133
Inserting a PC Card	133
Removing a PC Card	134
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	134
Using an ExpressCard™	135
Inserting an ExpressCard™	135
Removing an ExpressCard™	135
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	136
Inserting memory media	137
Removing memory media	137
Using the i.LINK® port	138
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	139
TOSHIBA Assist	140
Connect	141
Secure	142
Protect & Fix	143
Optimize	144
Toshiba Application Installer	145
Setting passwords	146
Using an instant password	146
Using a supervisor password	147
Using a user password	148
Deleting a user password	149
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	150
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	151
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility	152
Booting from a bootable SD card	153
Mouse Utility	153
Toshiba Hardware Setup	154
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	156
TOSHIBA Button Support	157
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	158
TOSHIBA Accessibility	159
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	160
Fingerprint utility limitations	160
Fingerprint Enrollment	160
Fingerprint Logon	162
Power-on Security	162
Control Center	163
Password Bank	165
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	168
Fingerprint reader limitations	170
ConfigFree™	170
Getting Started	171
ConfigFree Utilities	171
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	174
Problems that are easy to fix	174
Problems when you turn on the computer	175
The Windows® operating system is not working	178
Using Startup options to fix problems	178
Internet problems	179
The Windows® operating system can help you	180
Resolving a hardware conflict	180
A plan of action	180
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	181
Memory problems	182
Power and the batteries	183
Keyboard problems	184
Display problems	185
Disk drive problems	187
Optical drive problems	189
Sound system problems	190
PC Card problems	190
Printer problems	192
Modem problems	193
Wireless networking problems	194
DVD operating problems	197
Develop good computing habits	198
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	199
If you need further assistance	203
Before you contact Toshiba	203
Contacting Toshiba	204
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	204
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	205
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	207
Hot Key Cards	207
Using the Hot Key Cards	208
Application Cards	209
Using the Application Cards	210
Card Case	210
Hot key functions	212
Volume Mute	212
Password security	213
Power plan	214
Sleep mode	215
Hibernation mode	216
Display modes	217
Display brightness	218
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	219
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad	220
Changing screen resolution	221
Keyboard hot key functions	222
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	223
Glossary	224

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Index

external

monitor

not working

186

mouse

external diskette drive

connecting

external display, adjusting

FAT (File Allocation Table)

187

file extensions

file, backing up

files

backing up

printing

restoring

saving

fingerprint

authentication

160

enrollment

160

Fn keys

function keys

hardware conflicts

180

resolving

181

headphones

using

132

Help and Support

Windows® operating system

180

Hibernation mode

configuring

starting again from

hot key

display brightness

218

display modes

217

Hibernation mode

216

keyboard overlays

222

password security

213

power plan

214

Sleep mode

215

volume mute

212

zooming

222

hot key power plan

113

http

129

i.LINK port

138

icon

122

desktop

122

Internet Explorer®

122

moving to desktop

122

recycle bin

122

safety

Windows Media® Player

122

installation

memory module

installing

memory modules

mouse

instant passwords, using

146

Internet

bookmarked site not found

179

connecting to

129

features

130

slow connection

179

surfing

130

uploading and downloading files

131

URL address not found

179

using

128

Internet Explorer® icon

122

Internet Service Providers

129

ISPs

129

jack

RJ-11

126

keyboard

character keys

function keys

hot keys

222

not working

176

overlay keys