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Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Series Features Chipset Mobile Intel® 945PM/GM/943GML Express Chipset Realtek High Definition Audio Codec ALC861D TI CardReader & 1394a Controller PCI8402 Realtek 10M/100M/1Gbps LAN Controller RTL8111B, 10M/100M LAN Controller RTL8101E Memory The graphics system in your computer may use part of the main system memory for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of system memory available for other computing activities. The amount of system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system, applications utilized, system memory size and other factors. Slot L2 Cache Video RAM BIOS Two DDRII SO-DIMM, up to 4GB with Intel 945PM/GM Chipset or up to 2GB with Intel 943GML Chipset; can be upgraded through the memory expansion slot. You need to remove existing SO-DIMM if SODIMM is Maximum upgradable system memory size is depending on the system you purchased. Depending on the model you purchased. Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor with 4MB or 2MB L2 Cache Intel® Core™ Duo Processor with 2MB L2 Cache Intel® Pentium® Dual Core Processor with 2MB L2 Cache Intel® Merom Celeron® M processor with 1MB L2 Cache. Depending on the model you purchased: NVIDIA GeForce Go 7300, up to 256MB VRAM (GDDR2) 1MB Flash ROM for system BIOS Suspend to memory or hard disk drive Various Hotkey functions for system control Complete ACPI 1.0b functionality 1-2 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200

Section	Page
TOSHIBA	1
Satellite A200/ Satellite Pro A200 Series	1
User's Manual	1
Copyright	2
Disclaimer	2
Trademarks	2
Macrovision License of Notice	3
Safety Instructions	3
When Using Your Computer	3
FCC information	5
FCC notice \	5
EMC Regulatory Information	6
Contact	6
EU Declaration of Conformity	6
Canadian Regulatory Information (Canada Only)	7
BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)	7
Following information is only for EU-member states:	7
Optical Disc Drive Safety Instruction	8
TOSHIBA Samsung Storage Technology	9
TEAC	10
Pioneer	11
TOSHIBA Samsung Storage Technology	12
Hitachi-LG Data Storage	13
Panasonic	14
TEAC	15
International Precautions	16
Modem warning notice	17
Conformity Statement	17
Network Compatibility Statement	17
Japan regulations	18
Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68:	18
Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment	20
Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand	21
Notes for use of this device in New Zealand	22
Important Notice	24
General Precautions	24
Creating a computer-friendly environment	24
Stress injury	24
Heat injury	25
Pressure or impact damage	25
Mobile phones	25
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort	25
Table of Contents	27
Preface	27
Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Series Features	27
The Grand Tour	27
Getting Started	28
Operating Basics	28
The Keyboard	29
Power and Power-Up Modes	29
HW Setup	29
Optional Devices	29
Troubleshooting	29
Disclaimers	30
Specifications	30
Display Modes	30
AC Power Cord and Connectors	30
Glossary	30
Preface	31
Abbreviations	33
Icons	33
Keys	33
Key operation	33
Display	33
Messages	34
Terminology	34
Hardware	34
Software	35
Documentation	35
Chapter 1	37
Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Series Features	37
Features	37
Special features	44
TOSHIBA Value Added Package	46
Utilities and Applications	47
Options	48
Chapter 2	49
The Grand Tour	49
Front with the display closed	49
Right side	51
Left side	52
Back side	53
Underside	54
Front with the display open	55
Keyboard Indicators	57
Optical Disc drive	58
Region codes for DVD drives and media	58
Writable discs	58
CDs	59
DVDs	59
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive	59
DVD Super Multi drive supporting ±R Double Layer	59
AC adapter	60
Chapter 3	61
Getting Started	61
Connecting the AC adapter	62
Opening the display	63
Turning on the power	63
Starting up for the first time	64
Turning off the power	64
Shut Down mode (Boot mode)	64
Sleep Mode	65
Hibernation mode	66
Restarting the computer	68
System Recovery Options	68
System Recovery Options	68
Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery disc	69
Create an Optical Recovery Discs	70
Restoring the pre-installed software from the Recovery Hard Disk Drive	71
Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery Discs	71
Chapter 4	73
Operating Basics	73
Using the TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad	73
Dual Mode Pad Button function (Dual Mode Pad is provided with some models)	74
Using the Web Camera	76
Using the software	77
Using the internal modem	78
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	78
Region selection	79
Properties menu	79
Settings	80
Modem Selection	80
Dialing Properties	80
Connecting	80
Disconnecting	81
LAN	81
Connecting the LAN cable	81
Disconnecting the LAN cable	82
Wireless LAN	82
Network	83
Security	83
Bluetooth wireless technology	83
Bluetooth™ Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA	84
Wireless communication switch	84
Wireless communication LED	85
Using optical disc drives	85
Loading optical disc media	85
Removing compact discs	88
Buttons	88
CD/DVD play control buttons	89
*Writing CDs on a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive	89
Important message	89
Disclaimer	89
Before writing or rewriting	90
When writing or rewriting	91
Writing CDs/DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive supporting double layer disc recording	91
Important message	91
Disclaimer	92
Before writing or rewriting	92
When writing or rewriting	94
How to make a Label Flash DVD	95
When Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory® for TOSHIBA	95
How to make a DVD-Video	95
How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactory®	96
Important information for use	96
TOSHIBA Disc Creator	97
Data Verification	98
Media Care	99
Discs	99
TV-Out	100
Setting up more than one display	100
Cleaning the computer	101
Moving the computer	101
Chapter 5	103
The Keyboard	103
Typewriter keys	103
F1 ... F12 function keys	104
Soft keys: Fn key combinations	104
Emulation keys	104
Hotkeys	105
Windows special keys	106
Keypad overlay	106
Turning on the overlays	106
Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)	107
Temporarily using overlay (overlay off)	107
Temporarily changing modes	108
Generating ASCII characters	108
Chapter 6	109
Power and Power-Up Modes	109
Power conditions	109
Power indicators	111
Battery indicator	111
DC IN indicator	111
Power indicator	111
Battery types	112
Battery pack	112
Real Time Clock battery	112
Care and use of the battery pack	113
Safety precautions	113
Charging the batteries	115
Monitoring battery capacity	117
Maximizing battery operating time	117
Retaining data with power off (Sleep mode)	118
Extending battery life	118
Replacing the battery pack	118
Removing the battery pack	118
Installing the battery pack	120
TOSHIBA Password Utility	121
User Password	121
Supervisor password	121
Starting the computer by password	121
Power-up modes	122
Panel power off/on	122
System automatic Sleep/Hibernation	122
Chapter 7	123
HW Setup	123
Accessing HW Setup	123
HW Setup Window	123
Chapter 8	127
Optional Devices	127
Express Card	128
Installing an Express Card	128
Removing an Express Card	129
SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory cards	130
Installing a memory card	131
Removing a memory card	131
Memory card care	132
Memory expansion	133
Installing Memory on Bottom Side	133
Removing Memory on Bottom Side	135
Additional battery pack	136
Additional AC adapter	136
Battery charger	136
External monitor	136
Television	137
For Intel	137
For nVidia	139
i.LINK (IEEE1394)	142
Precautions	142
Connecting	142
Disconnecting	142
Security lock	143
Chapter 9	145
Troubleshooting	145
Problem solving process	145
Preliminary checklist	146
Analyzing the problem	146
Hardware and system checklist	147
System start-up	148
Self test	148
Power	149
Keyboard	151
LCD panel	151
Hard disk drive	152
Password	152
i.LINK (IEEE1394)	152
Wireless LAN	153
Monitor	153
Sound system	154
Pointing device	154
USB	155
TV output signal	156
LAN	156
Sleep/Hibernation	156
Memory expansion	156
Modem	157
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive	158
DVD Super Multi drive with double layer disc recording support	159
Disk drive	160
Real Time Clock	161
TOSHIBA support	162
Before you call	162
Where to write	163
Chapter 10	165
Disclaimers	165
CPU	165
Memory (Main System)	166
Battery Life	166
HDD Drive Capacity	167
LCD	167
Graphics Processor Unit (“GPU”)	167
Wireless LAN	167
Non-applicable Icons	167
Copy Protection	168
Images	168
LCD Brightness and Eye Strain	168
Appendix A	169
Specifications	169
Dimensions	169
Weight	170
Environmental Requirements	170
Built-in Modem	170
Appendix B	173
Display Modes	173
Displaying movies on a TV or CRT	174
For Intel	174
For nVidia	176
Appendix C	179
AC Power Cord and Connectors	179
Certification agencies	179