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Index A AC adaptor 43 AC power connecting adaptor 44 accessories memory 48 adding memory 48, 49 adjusting recording quality 126 Alt keys 83 audio files 125 audio features 125 B backing up files 81 battery alarms 106 changing 108 charge indicator light 45, 103 charge not lasting 178 charging 43, 45 conserving power 106 disposal 114 low charge 105 monitoring power 45, 103 244 not charging 178 power profile 204 power profile hot key 108 real-time clock (RTC) 100 removing 109 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 129 removing memory media 129 button power 48, 57 start 118 C CD playing an audio 95 CD, using 91 channels DMA 174 IRQ 174 character keys 82 charging the battery 45 checking device properties 176 click 64

Section	Page
Satellite Pro® M200 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	26
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	49
Removing a memory module	54
Checking total memory	55
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	55
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	56
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	57
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	62
Installing drivers and applications	63
Using the TouchPad™	63
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	64
Control buttons	64
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	64
Using external display devices	65
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	65
Adjusting the quality of the external display	66
Using an external keyboard	67
Using a mouse	67
Connecting a printer	67
Setting up a printer	68
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	69
Turning off the computer	69
Options for turning off the computer	70
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	72
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	74
Using and configuring Standby mode	76
Closing the display panel	77
Customizing your computer’s settings	77
Caring for your computer	78
Cleaning the computer	78
Moving the computer	78
Using a computer lock	78
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	80
Computing tips	80
Using the keyboard	82
Character keys	82
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	82
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	83
Function keys	83
Special Windows® keys	83
Overlay keys	84
Using the overlay to type numeric data	84
Starting a program	85
Starting a program from the Start menu	85
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	85
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	86
Saving your work	87
Printing your work	89
Backing up your work	90
Restoring your work	91
Using the optical drive	91
Optical drive components	92
Media control buttons	93
Inserting an optical disc	93
Playing an audio CD	95
Playing optical media	96
Recording optical media	96
Removing a disc with the computer on	97
Removing a disc with the computer off	97
Caring for optical discs	98
Toshiba’s online resources	98
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	99
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	99
Running the computer on battery power	99
Battery Notice	100
Power management	101
Using additional batteries	101
Charging batteries	101
Charging the main battery	102
Charging the RTC battery	102
Monitoring main battery power	103
Determining remaining battery power	105
What to do when the main battery runs low	105
Setting battery alarms	106
Conserving battery power	106
Power Profiles	107
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	108
Changing the main battery	108
Removing the battery from the computer	109
Inserting a charged battery	110
Taking care of your battery	112
Safety precautions	112
Maintaining your battery	113
Disposing of used batteries	114
Traveling tips	115
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	116
Exploring the desktop	116
Finding your way around the desktop	117
Setting up for communications	119
Connecting your computer to a network	119
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	120
An overview of using the Internet	122
The Internet	122
The World Wide Web	122
Internet Service Providers	122
Connecting to the Internet	123
Surfing the Internet	123
Internet features	124
Uploading to, and downloading files from the Internet	124
Exploring audio features	125
Recording sounds	125
Using external speakers or headphones	126
Using PC Cards	126
Inserting a PC Card	127
Removing a PC Card	127
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	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
TOSHIBA Application Installer	137
Setting passwords	138
Using an instant password	138
Using a supervisor password	139
Using a user password	141
Deleting a user password	142
Using a user password	142
Deleting a user password	143
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	144
Fn-esse®	145
Starting Fn-esse®	145
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	146
TOSHIBA Power Saver	147
Preset Power Profiles	148
Quickly creating a new power profile	148
Customizing a power profile	148
Mouse Utility	149
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	150
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	152
TOSHIBA Button Controls	153
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	154
TOSHIBA Accessibility	155
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	156
Fingerprint utility limitations	156
Fingerprint Enrollment	156
Fingerprint Logon	158
Power-on Security	158
Control Center	160
Password Bank	161
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	165
Fingerprint reader limitations	166
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	167
Problems that are easy to fix	167
Problems when you turn on the computer	169
The Windows® operating system is not working	171
Using Startup options to fix problems	172
Internet problems	172
The Windows® operating system can help you	173
Resolving a hardware conflict	173
A plan of action	174
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	174
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	175
Memory problems	177
Power and the batteries	178
Keyboard problems	179
Display problems	180
Disk drive problems	182
Optical drive problems	183
Sound system problems	184
PC Card problems	185
Printer problems	187
Modem problems	188
Wireless networking problems	188
DVD operating problems	191
Develop good computing habits	193
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	194
If you need further assistance	199
Before you contact Toshiba	199
Contacting Toshiba	199
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	200
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	200
Appendix A: Hot Keys	202
Volume Mute	202
Password security	203
Without a password	203
With a password	203
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	204
Power profile	204
Standby mode	205
Hibernation mode	205
Display modes	206
Display brightness	206
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	207
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	207
Zooming applications in/out	207
Keyboard hot keys	208
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	209
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree® with your Toshiba Computer	210
Getting Started	211
Starting ConfigFree®	211
ConfigFree® Utilities	213
Connectivity Doctor	213
Search for Wireless Devices	215
Profile Settings	220
ConfigFree® SUMMIT	222
Quick Connect	226
Using the Automatic Switch	228
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	229
Glossary	230
A	232
B	232
C	233
D	235
E	236
F	237
G	237
H	237
I	238
K	238
L	238
M	239
N	240
O	240
P	240
R	241
S	242
T	242
U	242
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