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set up communications 124 setting up adding memory 51 computer 43, 52 setting up a connection 125 Sleep mode 76 hot key 209 starting again from 84 sound problem solving 184 sounds recording 130 speakers using external 130 start button 123 Start Search field 93 starting a program 91 Start Search field 93 Windows® Explorer 92 Windows® Start menu 91 starting up the computer from Shut down 79 from Sleep 84 Startup menu problem solving 173 supervisor password, deleting 144 supervisor password, set up 143 T Taskbar 123 telephone line connecting to modem 125 television adjusting display 72 Toshiba registering computer 44 worldwide offices 199 TOSHIBA Assist 136 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 149 Toshiba online resources 103 traveling tips 120 troubleshooting Index 237 DVD player general problems 191 external keyboard 179 keyboard 179 keypad overlay 179 optical drive 183 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U user password, disabling 145 user password, setting 144 using a file extension 95 Utilities 135 V video projector adjusting display 72 W warranty limited warranty 39 Web 127 Web Camera 131 Web sites 198 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 124 Windows Media® Player 100 Windows® Explorer 92 Windows® operating system Help and Support 175 problem solving 173 Windows® operating system desktop 121 Windows® Start menu 91 wireless networking 124 Wizards Connect to the Internet Wizard 125 World Wide Web 127 www 127

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

set up communications

124

setting up

adding memory

computer

setting up a connection

125

Sleep mode

hot key

209

starting again from

sound

problem solving

184

sounds

recording

130

speakers

using external

130

start button

123

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

173

supervisor password, deleting

144

supervisor password, set up

143

Taskbar

123

telephone line

connecting to modem

125

television

adjusting display

Toshiba

registering computer

worldwide offices

199

TOSHIBA Assist

136

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

149

Toshiba online resources

103

traveling tips

120

troubleshooting

DVD player

general problems

191

external keyboard

179

keyboard

179

keypad overlay

179

optical drive

183

turning on the computer

turning on the power

user password, disabling

145

user password, setting

144

using a file extension

Utilities

135

video projector

adjusting display

warranty

limited warranty

Web

127

Web Camera

131

Web sites

198

Wi-Fi®

wireless networking

124

Windows Media® Player

100

Windows® Explorer

Windows® operating system

Help and Support

175

problem solving

173

Windows® operating system desktop

121

Windows® Start menu

wireless networking

124

Wizards

Connect to the Internet Wizard

125

World Wide Web

127

www

127