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secondary button 69 set up communications 127 setting up adding memory 50 computer 42, 52 work environment 39 setting up a connection 128 Sleep mode 77 hot key 209 starting again from 86 sound problem solving 187 sounds recording 132 speakers using external 133 start button 126 Start Search field 95 starting a program 93 Start Search field 95 Windows® Explorer 94 Windows® Start menu 93 starting up the computer from Shut down 80 from Sleep 86 Startup menu problem solving 175 supervisor password, deleting 147 supervisor password, set up 146 T Taskbar 126 telephone line connecting to modem 128 television adjusting display 72 Toshiba registering computer 44 worldwide offices 200 TOSHIBA Assist 139 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 151 Toshiba online resources 105 Index 237 traveling tips 123 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 193 external keyboard 181 keyboard 181 keypad overlay 181 optical drive 186 turning on the computer 49 turning on the power 49 U user password, disabling 148 user password, setting 147 using 133 using a file extension 97 Utilities 138 V video projector adjusting display 72 W warranty limited warranty 38 Web 130 Web Camera 134 Web sites 199 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 127 Windows Media® Player 102 Windows® Explorer 94 Windows® operating system Help and Support 177 problem solving 175 Windows® operating system desktop 124 Windows® Start menu 93 wireless networking 127 Wizards Connect to the Internet Wizard 128 World Wide Web 130 www 130

Section	Page
Satellite® A200 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	27
Introduction	34
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
Setting up a work environment	39
Keeping yourself comfortable	40
Precautions	40
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	42
Setting up your computer	42
Setting up your software	43
Registering your computer with Toshiba	44
Adding optional external devices	44
Connecting to a power source	45
Charging the main battery	47
Using the computer for the first time	48
Opening the display panel	48
Your computer’s features and specifications	49
Turning on the power	49
Adding memory (optional)	50
Installing a memory module	51
Removing a memory module	56
Checking total memory	58
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	59
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	59
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	61
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	65
Installing drivers and applications	66
Using the Dual Mode Pad	66
Using Dual Mode	66
Using the TouchPad™	69
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	69
Control buttons	69
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	70
Using external display devices	70
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	71
Adjusting the quality of the external display	72
Using an external keyboard	72
Using a mouse	72
Connecting a printer	73
Setting up a printer	73
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	74
Turning off the computer	75
Options for turning off the computer	75
Using the Shut Down command	78
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	80
Using and configuring Sleep mode	83
Closing the display panel	86
Customizing your computer’s settings	86
Caring for your computer	86
Cleaning the computer	86
Moving the computer	87
Using a computer lock	87
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	88
Computing tips	88
Using the keyboard	90
Character keys	90
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	90
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	91
Function keys	91
Special Windows® keys	91
Overlay keys	92
Using the overlay to type numeric data	92
Starting a program	93
Starting a program from the Start menu	93
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	94
Starting a program using the Start Search field	95
Saving your work	95
Printing your work	97
Backing up your work	98
Restoring your work	98
Using the optical drive	98
Optical drive components	99
Media control buttons	100
Inserting an optical disc	101
Playing an audio CD	102
Playing optical media	103
Recording optical media	104
Removing a disc with the computer on	104
Removing a disc with the computer off	105
Caring for optical discs	105
Toshiba’s online resources	105
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	106
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	106
Running the computer on battery power	106
Battery Notice	107
Power management	108
Using additional batteries	108
Charging batteries	108
Charging the main battery	109
Charging the RTC battery	109
Monitoring main battery power	110
Determining remaining battery power	112
What to do when the main battery runs low	112
Setting battery notifications	113
Conserving battery power	114
Power Plans	115
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	116
Changing the main battery	117
Removing the battery from the computer	117
Inserting a charged battery	119
Taking care of your battery	120
Safety precautions	120
Maintaining your battery	121
Disposing of used batteries	122
Traveling tips	123
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	124
Exploring the desktop	124
Finding your way around the desktop	125
Setting up for communications	127
Connecting your computer to a network	127
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	128
An overview of using the Internet	130
The Internet	130
The World Wide Web	130
Internet Service Providers	130
Connecting to the Internet	131
Surfing the Internet	131
Internet features	131
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	132
Exploring audio features	132
Recording sounds	132
Using external speakers or headphones	133
Web Camera	134
Using an ExpressCard®	134
Inserting an ExpressCard®	134
Removing an ExpressCard®	135
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	136
Inserting memory media	136
Removing memory media	137
Using the i.LINK® port	137
Chapter 5: Utilities	138
TOSHIBA Assist	139
Connect	140
Secure	141
Protect & Fix	142
Optimize	143
TOSHIBA Application Installer	144
Setting passwords	145
Using an instant password	145
Using a supervisor password	146
Using a user password	147
Deleting a user password	148
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	149
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	150
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	151
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	153
TOSHIBA Button Support	154
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	155
TOSHIBA Accessibility	156
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	157
Fingerprint utility limitations	157
Fingerprint Enrollment	157
Fingerprint Logon	159
Power-on Security	159
Control Center	160
Password Bank	162
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	165
Fingerprint reader limitations	167
ConfigFree®	167
Getting Started	168
ConfigFree® Utilities	168
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	171
Problems that are easy to fix	171
Problems when you turn on the computer	172
The Windows® operating system is not working	175
Using Startup options to fix problems	175
Internet problems	176
The Windows® operating system can help you	177
Resolving a hardware conflict	177
A plan of action	177
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	178
Memory problems	179
Power and the batteries	180
Keyboard problems	181
Display problems	182
Disk drive problems	184
Optical drive problems	186
Sound system problems	187
ExpressCard® problems	187
Printer problems	189
Modem problems	190
Wireless networking problems	190
DVD operating problems	193
Develop good computing habits	194
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	195
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/TOSHIBA Cards	202
Hot Key Cards	202
Using the Hot Key Cards	203
Application Cards	204
Using the Application Cards	205
Card Case	205
Hot key functions	206
Volume Mute	206
Lock (Instant security)	207
Power plan	208
Sleep mode	209
Hibernation mode	210
Output (Display switch)	211
Display brightness	212
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	213
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	214
Zoom (Display resolution)	215
Keyboard hot key functions	216
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	217
Glossary	218

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Index

secondary button

set up communications

127

setting up

adding memory

computer

work environment

setting up a connection

128

Sleep mode

hot key

209

starting again from

sound

problem solving

187

sounds

recording

132

speakers

using external

133

start button

126

Start Search field

starting a program

Start Search field

Windows® Explorer

Windows® Start menu

starting up the computer

from Shut down

from Sleep

Startup menu

problem solving

175

supervisor password, deleting

147

supervisor password, set up

146

Taskbar

126

telephone line

connecting to modem

128

television

adjusting display

Toshiba

registering computer

worldwide offices

200

TOSHIBA Assist

139

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

151

Toshiba online resources

105

traveling tips

123

troubleshooting

DVD player

general problems

193

external keyboard

181

keyboard

181

keypad overlay

181

optical drive

186

turning on the computer

turning on the power

user password, disabling

148

user password, setting

147

using

133

using a file extension

Utilities

138

video projector

adjusting display

warranty

limited warranty

Web

130

Web Camera

134

Web sites

199

Wi-Fi®

wireless networking

127

Windows Media® Player

102

Windows® Explorer

Windows® operating system

Help and Support

177

problem solving

175

Windows® operating system desktop

124

Windows® Start menu

wireless networking

127

Wizards

Connect to the Internet Wizard

128

World Wide Web

130

www

130