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Index 233 computer caring for 84 cleaning 84 moving 85 non-system disk or disk error message 172 not accessing disk drives 171 running on battery power 104 setting up 43, 52 warning resume failure message 171 computer lock 85 computing tips 86 connecting to a power source 45 connection set up 125 control buttons 67 Ctrl keys 89 D desktop creating new icon 122 major features 122 desktop exploration 121 desktop icons 122 Device Manager 176 checking properties 176 devices keyboard 72 mouse 72 Disk Defragmenter 182 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 183 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 182 running slow 182 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 183 connecting 74 external, connecting 74 display does not look normal/flickers 180 external monitor not working 181 screen is blank 180 display device external 70 display output settings 71 display, external adjusting 72 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 119 double-click 67 DVD player general problems 191 DVD, using 97 E error messages device driver conflict 175 general hardware problem 175 non-system disk or disk error 172 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 181 warning resume failure 171 Error-checking 182 expansion memory slot 53 exploring the desktop 121 ExpressCards computer stops working 186 problem solving 185 ExpressCards™ checklist 185 errors 187 hot swapping fails 186 inserting 132 not recognized 186 problem solving 185 removing 132 external 72 monitor not working 181 external diskette drive

Section	Page
Satellite® A200 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	35
This guide	37
Safety icons	38
Other icons used	38
Other documentation	39
Service options	39
Chapter 1: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Setting up a work environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Precautions	41
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	42
Setting up your computer	43
Setting up your software	44
Registering your computer with Toshiba	44
Adding optional external devices	45
Connecting to a power source	45
Charging the main battery	48
Using the computer for the first time	48
Opening the display panel	48
Your computer’s features and specifications	49
Turning on the power	50
Adding memory (optional)	51
Installing a memory module	51
Removing a memory module	57
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 TouchPad™	66
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	67
Control buttons	67
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	67
Using the Dual Mode Pad	68
Using Dual Mode	68
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	72
Setting up a printer	73
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	74
Turning off the computer	74
Options for turning off the computer	75
Using the Shut Down command	77
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	79
Using and configuring Sleep mode	81
Closing the display panel	84
Customizing your computer’s settings	84
Caring for your computer	84
Cleaning the computer	84
Moving the computer	85
Using a computer lock	85
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	86
Computing tips	86
Using the keyboard	88
Character keys	88
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	88
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	89
Function keys	89
Special Windows® keys	89
Overlay keys	90
Using the overlay to type numeric data	90
Starting a program	91
Starting a program from the Start menu	91
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	92
Starting a program using the Start Search field	93
Saving your work	93
Printing your work	95
Backing up your work	96
Restoring your work	96
Using the optical drive	97
Optical drive components	97
Media control buttons	98
Inserting an optical disc	99
Playing an audio CD	100
Playing optical media	101
Recording optical media	102
Removing a disc with the computer on	102
Removing a disc with the computer off	103
Caring for optical discs	103
Toshiba’s online resources	103
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	104
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	104
Running the computer on battery power	104
Battery Notice	105
Power management	106
Using additional batteries	106
Charging batteries	106
Charging the main battery	107
Charging the RTC battery	107
Monitoring main battery power	108
Determining remaining battery power	110
What to do when the main battery runs low	110
Setting battery notifications	111
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 your computer to a network	124
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	125
An overview of using the Internet	127
The Internet	127
The World Wide Web	127
Internet Service Providers	127
Connecting to the Internet	128
Surfing the Internet	128
Internet features	129
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	129
Exploring audio features	130
Recording sounds	130
Using external speakers or headphones	130
Web Camera	131
Using an ExpressCard®	132
Inserting an ExpressCard®	132
Removing an ExpressCard®	132
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	133
Inserting memory media	133
Removing memory media	134
Using the i.LINK® port	134
Chapter 5: Utilities	135
TOSHIBA Assist	136
Connect	137
Secure	138
Protect & Fix	139
Optimize	140
TOSHIBA Application Installer	141
Setting passwords	142
Using an instant password	142
Using a supervisor password	143
Using a user password	144
Deleting a user password	145
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	146
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	147
Mouse Utility	148
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	149
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	151
TOSHIBA Button Support	152
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	153
TOSHIBA Accessibility	154
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	155
Fingerprint utility limitations	155
Fingerprint Enrollment	155
Fingerprint Logon	157
Power-on Security	157
Control Center	158
Password Bank	160
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	163
Fingerprint reader limitations	165
ConfigFree®	165
Getting Started	166
ConfigFree® Utilities	166
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	169
Problems that are easy to fix	169
Problems when you turn on the computer	170
The Windows® operating system is not working	173
Using Startup options to fix problems	173
Internet problems	174
The Windows® operating system can help you	175
Resolving a hardware conflict	175
A plan of action	175
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	176
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
ExpressCard® problems	185
Printer problems	187
Modem problems	188
Wireless networking problems	188
DVD operating problems	191
Develop good computing habits	192
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	193
If you need further assistance	197
Before you contact Toshiba	197
Contacting Toshiba	198
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	198
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	199
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	201
Hot Key Cards	201
Using the Hot Key Cards	202
Application Cards	203
Using the Application Cards	204
Card Case	204
Hot key functions	205
Volume Mute	206
Password security	207
Power plan	208
Sleep mode	209
Hibernation mode	210
Display modes	211
Display brightness	212
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	213
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	214
Changing screen resolution	215
Keyboard hot key functions	216
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	217
Glossary	218
A	220
B	220
C	221
D	223
E	224
F	225
G	225
H	225
I	226
K	226
L	226
M	227
N	228
O	228
P	228
R	229
S	230
T	230
U	231
W	231

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Index

computer

caring for

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

172

not accessing disk drives

171

running on battery power

104

setting up

warning resume failure message

171

computer lock

computing tips

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

125

control buttons

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

122

major features

122

desktop exploration

121

desktop icons

122

Device Manager

176

checking properties

176

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

182

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

183

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

182

running slow

182

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

183

cannot read a diskette

183

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

180

external monitor not working

181

screen is blank

180

display device

external

display output settings

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

119

double-click

DVD player

general problems

191

DVD, using

error messages

device driver conflict

175

general hardware problem

175

non-system disk or disk error

172

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

181

warning resume failure

171

Error-checking

182

expansion memory slot

exploring the desktop

121

ExpressCards

computer stops working

186

problem solving

185

ExpressCards™

checklist

185

errors

187

hot swapping fails

186

inserting

132

not recognized

186

problem solving

185

removing

132

external

monitor

not working

181

external diskette drive