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228 Index speakers using external 131 start button 128 starting a program 95 Search programs and files field 97 Windows® Explorer 96 Windows® Start menu 96 starting up the computer from Shut down 82 from Sleep 88 Startup menu problem solving 167 supervisor password, deleting 144 supervisor password, set up 143 T taskbar 128 television adjusting display 75 connecting 73 Toshiba registering computer 51 worldwide offices 188 TOSHIBA Accessibility 156 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 141 TOSHIBA Assist 136 TOSHIBA Button Support 155 TOSHIBA eco power plan Using 118 TOSHIBA eco Utility 157 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 146 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 150 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 148 Toshiba online resources 107 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 147 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 158 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 141 TOSHIBA Service Station 158 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 154 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 71 disabling 72 enabling 72 using 68 traveling tips 125 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 180 external keyboard 172 keyboard 172 optical disc drive 176 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge not working 185 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 151 USB Wakeup function does not work 186 USB-compatible printer 76 user password, disabling 145 user password, setting 145 using Memory card reader 132 using a file extension 99 Utilities 135 V video cables 73 video display device connecting 73 video projector adjusting display 75 W warranty standard limited warranty 41

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

speakers

using external

131

start button

128

starting a program

Search programs and files field

Windows® Explorer

Windows® Start menu

starting up the computer

from Shut down

from Sleep

Startup menu

problem solving

167

supervisor password, deleting

144

supervisor password, set up

143

taskbar

128

television

adjusting display

connecting

Toshiba

registering computer

worldwide offices

188

TOSHIBA Accessibility

156

Toshiba accessories

memory

TOSHIBA Application Installer

141

TOSHIBA Assist

136

TOSHIBA Button Support

155

TOSHIBA eco power plan

Using

118

TOSHIBA eco Utility

157

TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility

146

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

150

TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility

148

Toshiba online resources

107

TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility

147

TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

158

TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator

141

TOSHIBA Service Station

158

TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

154

TouchPad™

adjusting settings

disabling

enabling

using

traveling tips

125

troubleshooting

DVD player

general problems

180

external keyboard

172

keyboard

172

optical disc drive

176

turning on the computer

turning on the power

USB Sleep and Charge

not working

185

USB Sleep and Charge Utility

151

USB Wakeup function

does not work

186

USB-compatible

printer

user password, disabling

145

user password, setting

145

using

Memory card reader

132

using a file extension

Utilities

135

video cables

video display device

connecting

video projector

adjusting display

warranty

standard limited warranty