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Index 239 compact disc positioning 99 compact discs handling 99 inserting 98 removing 101, 102 compact disk drive using 96 computer caring for 83 cleaning 83 moving 83 non-system disk or disk error message 177 not accessing disk drives 176 running on battery power 103 setting up 42, 50 warning resume failure message 176 computer lock 83 computing tips 85 connecting to a power source 44 connection set up 127 control buttons 66 Ctrl keys 88 D desktop creating new icon 122 major features 122 desktop exploration 121 desktop icons 122 Device Manager 181 checking properties 181 devices keyboard 71 mouse 71 Disk Defragmenter 188 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 188 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 187 running slow 188 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 188 cannot read a diskette 188 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 185 external monitor not working 186 screen is blank 185 display device external 69 display output settings 70 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 119 double-click 66 DVD creating 101 DVD player general problems 197 DVD, using 96 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver conflict 180 general hardware problem 180 non-system disk or disk error 177 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 186 warning resume failure 176 Error-checking 187 Ethernet LAN port 127 expansion memory slot 51 exploring the desktop 121 ExpressCard inserting 135 removing 135

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

compact disc positioning

compact discs

handling

inserting

removing

101

102

compact disk drive

using

computer

caring for

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

177

not accessing disk drives

176

running on battery power

103

setting up

warning resume failure message

176

computer lock

computing tips

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

127

control buttons

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

122

major features

122

desktop exploration

121

desktop icons

122

Device Manager

181

checking properties

181

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

188

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

188

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

187

running slow

188

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

188

cannot read a diskette

188

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

185

external monitor not working

186

screen is blank

185

display device

external

display output settings

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

119

double-click

DVD

creating

101

DVD player

general problems

197

DVD, using

environment

computer-friendly

error messages

device driver conflict

180

general hardware problem

180

non-system disk or disk error

177

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

186

warning resume failure

176

Error-checking

187

Ethernet LAN port

127

expansion memory slot

exploring the desktop

121

ExpressCard

inserting

135

removing

135