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236 Index connecting 72 problem solving 187 printing a file 95 problem solving AC power 178 accessing disk drives 171 battery charge does not last 178 battery not charging 178 cannot insert diskette in drive 183 cannot read a diskette 183 changing display properties 181 checking device properties 176 computer hangs when ExpressCard inserted 186 computer will not power up 170 contacting Toshiba 197, 198 corrupted/damaged data files 183 Device Manager 176 disk drive is slow 182 display is blank 180 ExpressCards 185 ExpressCards™ checklist 185 error occurs 187 hot swapping fails 186 not recognized 186 slot appears dead 185 external display not working 181 external monitor 180 faulty memory 177 hardware conflict 175 high-pitched noise 185 Internet bookmarked site not found 174 Internet connection is slow 174 keyboard not responding 171 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 182 modem not receiving or transmitting 188 no sound 184 non-system disk or disk error 172 power and batteries 178 printer 187 program not responding 169 program not working properly 183 screen does not look right/flickers 180 Startup options 173 URL address not found 174 warning resume failure 171 Windows® operating system not working 173 program, starting 91 programs not running correctly 183 projector 70 connecting 70 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 105 recording sounds 130 recording sounds 130 recycle bin icon 122 registering computer 44 removing main battery 114 RJ-11 jack 126 running the computer on battery power 104 S safety computer 120 disposing of batteries 119 icons 38 precautions 41 saving files 93 screen blank 180 does not look normal/flickers 180 secondary button 67

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

connecting

problem solving

187

printing a file

problem solving

AC power

178

accessing disk drives

171

battery charge does not last

178

battery not charging

178

cannot insert diskette in drive

183

cannot read a diskette

183

changing display properties

181

checking device properties

176

computer hangs when

ExpressCard inserted

186

computer will not power up

170

contacting Toshiba

197

198

corrupted/damaged data files

183

Device Manager

176

disk drive is slow

182

display is blank

180

ExpressCards

185

ExpressCards™

checklist

185

error occurs

187

hot swapping fails

186

not recognized

186

slot appears dead

185

external display not working

181

external monitor

180

faulty memory

177

hardware conflict

175

high-pitched noise

185

Internet bookmarked site not

found

174

Internet connection is slow

174

keyboard

not responding

171

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

182

modem not receiving or

transmitting

188

no sound

184

non-system disk or disk error

172

power and batteries

178

printer

187

program not responding

169

program not working properly

183

screen does not look right/flickers

180

Startup options

173

URL address not found

174

warning resume failure

171

Windows® operating system not

working

173

program, starting

programs

not running correctly

183

projector

connecting

real-time clock (RTC) battery

105

recording

sounds

130

recording sounds

130

recycle bin icon

122

registering computer

removing

main battery

114

RJ-11 jack

126

running the computer on battery power

104

safety

computer

120

disposing of batteries

119

icons

precautions

saving files

screen

blank

180

does not look normal/flickers

180

secondary button