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224 Index communications network connection 123 set up 121 compact disc positioning 96 compact discs handling 96 inserting 95 removing 99 compact disk drive using 93 computer caring for 81 cleaning 81 moving 81 non-system disk or disk error message 161 not accessing disk drives 160 running on battery power 101 setting up 41, 49 warning resume failure message 160 computer lock 82 computing tips 83 connecting to a power source 43 connection set up 124 control buttons 65 Ctrl keys 86 D desktop creating new icon 119 major features 119 desktop exploration 118 desktop icons 119 Device Manager 165 checking properties 165 devices keyboard 67 mouse 67 Disk Defragmenter 172 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 172 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 171 running slow 172 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 172 cannot read a diskette 172 connecting 69 external, connecting 69 display does not look normal/flickers 170 external monitor not working 170 screen is blank 169 display device external 65 display output settings 66 display, external adjusting 67 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 116 double-click 65 DVD creating 98 DVD player general problems 182 DVD, using 93 E environment computer-friendly 38 error messages device driver conflict 164 general hardware problem 164 non-system disk or disk error 161 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 170 warning resume failure 160 Error-checking 171 Ethernet LAN port 124 expansion memory slot 50 exploring the desktop 118

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

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Index

communications

network connection

123

set up

121

compact disc positioning

compact discs

handling

inserting

removing

compact disk drive

using

computer

caring for

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

161

not accessing disk drives

160

running on battery power

101

setting up

warning resume failure message

160

computer lock

computing tips

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

124

control buttons

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

119

major features

119

desktop exploration

118

desktop icons

119

Device Manager

165

checking properties

165

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

172

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

172

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

171

running slow

172

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

172

cannot read a diskette

172

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

170

external monitor not working

170

screen is blank

169

display device

external

display output settings

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

116

double-click

DVD

creating

DVD player

general problems

182

DVD, using

environment

computer-friendly

error messages

device driver conflict

164

general hardware problem

164

non-system disk or disk error

161

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

170

warning resume failure

160

Error-checking

171

Ethernet LAN port

124

expansion memory slot

exploring the desktop

118