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224 Index checking device properties 169 communications set up 129 computer caring for 88 cleaning 88 moving 89 non-system disk or disk error message 165 not accessing disk drives 165 running on battery power 108 setting up 45 warning resume failure message 165 computer lock 89 computing tips 91 ConfigFree® 159 Connectivity Doctor 160 profile settings 161 starting 160 connecting AC adaptor 46 power cord/cable 47 printer 76 Ctrl keys 93 D desktop creating new icon 127 major features 127 desktop exploration 126 desktop icons 127 Device Manager 169 checking properties 169 devices keyboard 75 mouse 75 Disk Defragmenter 175 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 175 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 174 running slow 175 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 175 cannot read a diskette 175 display does not look normal/flickers 173 external monitor not working 173 display device connecting 73 external 72 display output settings 74 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 172 display, external adjusting 75 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 124 DVD using 101 DVD player general problems 180 E eject button optical disc drive 102 ENERGY STAR® 37 error messages non-system disk or disk error 165 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 173 warning resume failure 165 Error-checking 174 eSATA connecting to the eSATA/USB combo port 186 eSATA/USB combo port Using 134 exploring the desktop 126 external

Section	Page
Satellite® E200 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	30
Introduction	37
This guide	39
Safety icons	40
Other icons used	40
Your computer’s features and specifications	41
Other documentation	41
Service options	41
Chapter 1: Getting Started	42
Selecting a place to work	42
Setting up a work environment	42
Keeping yourself comfortable	43
Precautions	43
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	45
Setting up your computer	45
Connecting to a power source	46
Charging the main battery	48
Using the computer for the first time	49
Opening the display panel	49
Turning on the power	50
Setting up your software	51
Registering your computer with Toshiba	51
Adding optional external devices	51
Adding memory (optional)	52
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	52
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	54
Recovering to a custom size partition	56
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	59
Creating recovery DVDs/media	61
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	64
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	66
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	67
Installing drivers and applications	68
Using the TouchPad™	68
Adjusting TouchPad™ settings	71
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	72
Using external display devices	72
Connecting the display device	73
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	74
Adjusting the quality of the external display	75
Using an external keyboard	75
Using a mouse	75
Connecting a printer	76
Setting up a printer	77
Turning off the computer	77
Options for turning off the computer	78
Using the Shut down command	79
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	82
Using and configuring Sleep mode	85
Closing the display panel	88
Customizing your computer’s settings	88
Caring for your computer	88
Cleaning the computer	88
Moving the computer	89
Using a computer lock	89
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	91
Computing tips	91
Using the keyboard	92
Character keys	92
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	93
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	93
Function keys	93
Special Windows® keys	94
Overlay keys	94
Backlit keyboard	95
Starting a program	95
Starting a program from the Start menu	96
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	96
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	97
Saving your work	98
Printing your work	99
Backing up your work	100
Restoring your work	101
Using the optical disc drive	101
Optical disc drive components	102
Media control buttons	103
Inserting an optical disc	103
Playing an audio CD	104
Playing optical media	105
Recording optical media	105
Removing an optical disc	106
Caring for optical discs	106
Toshiba’s online resources	107
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	108
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	108
Running the computer on battery power	108
Battery Notice	109
Power management	110
Using additional batteries	110
Charging batteries	110
Charging the main battery	111
Charging the RTC battery	111
Monitoring main battery power	112
Determining remaining battery power	114
What to do when the main battery runs low	114
Setting battery notifications	115
Conserving battery power	116
Power Plans	116
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	117
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	118
Changing the main battery	119
Removing the battery from the computer	119
Inserting a charged battery	121
Taking care of your battery	122
Safety precautions	122
Maintaining your battery	123
Disposing of used batteries	124
Traveling tips	125
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	126
Exploring the desktop	126
Finding your way around the desktop	127
Setting up for communications	129
Connecting your computer to a network	130
Exploring audio features	130
Recording sounds	130
Using external speakers or headphones	131
Using the Web Camera	131
Using the Memory card reader	132
Inserting memory media	132
Removing memory media	133
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	134
Using the Ambient Light Sensor (ALS)	134
Chapter 5: Utilities	135
TOSHIBA Assist	136
Connect	137
Secure	138
Protect & Fix	139
Optimize	140
TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator	141
TOSHIBA Application Installer	141
Setting passwords	142
Using an instant password	142
Using a supervisor password	143
Using a user password	145
Deleting a user password	145
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	146
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	147
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	148
Mouse Utility	149
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	150
USB Sleep and Charge Utility	151
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility	151
USB Sleep and Charge	151
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	153
Power supply mode settings	153
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	154
TOSHIBA Button Support	155
TOSHIBA Accessibility	156
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	157
TTOSHIBA Service Station	158
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	158
ConfigFree®	159
Getting Started	159
ConfigFree® Utilities	160
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	163
Problems that are easy to fix	163
Problems when you turn on the computer	164
The Windows® operating system is not working	167
Using Startup options to fix problems	167
Internet problems	168
The Windows® operating system can help you	169
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	169
Checking device properties	169
Power and the batteries	170
Keyboard problems	172
Display problems	172
Disk or storage drive problems	174
Error-checking	174
Optical disc drive problems	176
Sound system problems	176
Printer problems	177
Wireless networking problems	178
DVD operating problems	180
Develop good computing habits	181
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	182
If you need further assistance	186
Before you contact Toshiba	186
Contacting Toshiba	187
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	188
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	188
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	190
Hot Key Cards	190
Using the Hot Key Cards	191
Application Cards	192
Using the Application Cards	193
Card Case	194
Hot key functions	194
Optical disk drive	195
Volume Mute	196
Lock (Instant security)	197
Power plan	198
Sleep mode	199
Hibernation mode	200
Output (Display switch)	201
Display brightness	202
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	203
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	204
Zoom (Display resolution)	205
Keyboard hot key functions	206
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	207
Glossary	208
A	210
B	211
C	212
D	213
E	214
F	215
G	215
H	216
I	216
K	217
L	217
M	218
N	218
O	218
P	219
R	220
S	221
T	222
U	222
W	222

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Index

checking device properties

169

communications

set up

129

computer

caring for

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

165

not accessing disk drives

165

running on battery power

108

setting up

warning resume failure message

165

computer lock

computing tips

ConfigFree®

159

Connectivity Doctor

160

profile settings

161

starting

160

connecting

AC adaptor

power cord/cable

printer

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

127

major features

127

desktop exploration

126

desktop icons

127

Device Manager

169

checking properties

169

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

175

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

175

missing files/trouble accessing a

drive

174

running slow

175

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

175

cannot read a diskette

175

display

does not look normal/flickers

173

external monitor not working

173

display device

connecting

external

display output settings

display panel

opening

display problems

screen is blank

172

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

124

DVD

using

101

DVD player

general problems

180

eject button

optical disc drive

102

ENERGY STAR®

error messages

non-system disk or disk error

165

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

173

warning resume failure

165

Error-checking

174

eSATA

connecting to the eSATA/USB

combo port

186

eSATA/USB combo port

Using

134

exploring the desktop

126

external