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202 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Display modes This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the poweron display options. or Fn + NOTE Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously ❖ TV (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended desktop) ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop To use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Display mode options Cycle through the display modes, then select the desired mode.

Section	Page
Satellite® M200/M205 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	27
Introduction	34
This guide	35
Safety icons	36
Other icons used	36
Other documentation	37
Service options	37
Chapter 1: Getting Started	38
Selecting a place to work	38
Creating a computer-friendly environment	38
Keeping yourself comfortable	39
Precautions	39
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	40
Setting up your computer	41
Setting up your software	41
Registering your computer with Toshiba	42
Adding optional external devices	42
Connecting to a power source	43
Charging the main battery	45
Using the computer for the first time	46
Opening the display panel	46
Your computer’s features and specifications	47
Turning on the power	47
Adding memory (optional)	48
Installing a memory module	48
Removing a memory module	53
Checking total memory	55
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	56
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	57
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	58
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	63
Installing drivers and applications	64
Using the TouchPad™	64
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	65
Control buttons	65
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	65
Using external display devices	65
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	66
Adjusting the quality of the external display	67
Using an external keyboard	67
Using a mouse	67
Connecting a printer	68
Setting up a printer	68
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	69
Turning off the computer	70
Options for turning off the computer	70
Using the Shut Down command	73
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	75
Using and configuring Sleep mode	78
Closing the display panel	80
Customizing your computer’s settings	81
Caring for your computer	81
Cleaning the computer	81
Moving the computer	81
Using a computer lock	82
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	83
Computing tips	83
Using the keyboard	85
Character keys	85
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	85
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	86
Function keys	86
Special Windows® keys	86
Overlay keys	87
Using the overlay to type numeric data	87
Starting a program	88
Starting a program from the Start menu	88
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	89
Starting a program using the Start Search field	90
Saving your work	90
Printing your work	92
Backing up your work	93
Restoring your work	93
Using the optical drive	93
Optical drive components	94
Media control buttons	95
Inserting a compact disc	95
Playing an audio CD	97
Playing optical media	98
Creating a CD/DVD	98
Removing a disc with the computer on	99
Removing a disc with the computer off	99
Caring for CD or DVD discs	100
Toshiba’s online resources	100
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	101
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	101
Running the computer on battery power	101
Battery Notice	102
Power management	103
Using additional batteries	103
Charging batteries	103
Charging the main battery	104
Charging the RTC battery	104
Monitoring main battery power	105
Determining remaining battery power	107
What to do when the main battery runs low	107
Setting battery notifications	108
Conserving battery power	108
Power Plans	109
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	110
Changing the main battery	111
Removing the battery from the computer	111
Inserting a charged battery	113
Taking care of your battery	114
Safety precautions	114
Maintaining your battery	115
Disposing of used batteries	116
Traveling tips	117
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	118
Exploring the desktop	118
Finding your way around the desktop	119
Setting up for communications	121
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	122
Connecting your computer to a network	123
An overview of using the Internet	125
The Internet	125
The World Wide Web	126
Internet Service Providers	126
Connecting to the Internet	126
Surfing the Internet	127
Internet features	127
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	128
Exploring audio features	128
Recording sounds	128
Using external speakers or headphones	129
Web Cam	129
Using PC Cards	130
Inserting a PC Card	130
Removing a PC Card	131
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	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	135
Chapter 5: Utilities	136
TOSHIBA Assist	137
Connect	138
Secure	139
Protect & Fix	140
Optimize	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
Mouse Utility	147
Toshiba Hardware Setup	148
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	150
TOSHIBA Button Support	151
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	152
TOSHIBA Accessibility	153
ConfigFree™	154
Getting Started	154
ConfigFree Utilities	155
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	158
Problems that are easy to fix	158
Problems when you turn on the computer	159
The Windows® operating system is not working	162
Using Startup options to fix problems	162
Internet problems	163
The Windows® operating system can help you	164
Resolving a hardware conflict	164
A plan of action	164
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	165
Memory problems	166
Power and the batteries	167
Keyboard problems	168
Display problems	169
Disk drive problems	171
Optical drive problems	173
Sound system problems	174
PC Card problems	174
ExpressCard™ problems	176
Printer problems	178
Modem problems	179
Wireless networking problems	180
DVD operating problems	182
Develop good computing habits	184
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	185
If you need further assistance	189
Before you contact Toshiba	189
Contacting Toshiba	189
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	190
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	190
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	192
Hot Key Cards	192
Using the Hot Key Cards	193
Application Cards	194
Using the Application Cards	195
Card Case	195
Hot key functions	196
Volume Mute	197
Password security	198
Power plan	199
Sleep mode	200
Hibernation mode	201
Display modes	202
Display brightness	203
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	204
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	205
Changing screen resolution	206
Keyboard hot key functions	207
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	208
Glossary	209