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238 Index ExpressCard checklist 189 computer stops working 190 errors 190 hot swapping fails 190 inserting 135 not recognized 190 problem solving 189 removing 135 external monitor not working 185 mouse 74 external diskette drive connecting 76 external display, adjusting 74 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 186 file extensions 95 file, backing up 88 files backing up 96 printing 96 restoring 97 saving 93 fingerprint authentication 158 enrollment 159 Fn keys 90 function keys 90 H hardware conflicts 179 resolving 180 headphones using 134 Help and Support Windows® operating system 179 Hibernation mode 78 configuring 81 starting again from 83 hot key display brightness 216 display modes 215 Hibernation mode 214 keyboard overlays 220 password security 211 power plan 212 Sleep mode 213 volume mute 210 zooming 220 hot key power plan 115 http 131 I i.LINK port 138 icon 124 desktop 124 Internet Explorer® 124 moving to desktop 124 recycle bin 124 safety 36 installation memory module 48 installing memory modules 48 mouse 74 instant passwords, using 146 Internet bookmarked site not found 178 connecting to 131 features 132 slow connection 178 surfing 132 uploading and downloading files 133 URL address not found 178 using 130 Internet Explorer® icon 124 Internet Service Providers 131 ISPs 131 J jack headphones 70

Section	Page
Satellite® P200/P205 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	54
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 the Dual Mode Pad	66
Using Dual Mode	66
Using external display devices	68
Connecting the display device	69
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	72
Adjusting the quality of the external display	74
Using an external keyboard	74
Using a mouse	74
Connecting a printer	74
Setting up a printer	75
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	76
Turning off the computer	77
Options for turning off the computer	77
Using the Shut Down command	79
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	81
Using and configuring Sleep mode	83
Closing the display panel	86
Customizing your computer’s settings	86
Caring for your computer	86
Cleaning the computer	86
Moving the computer	86
Using a computer lock	87
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	88
Computing tips	88
Using the keyboard	89
Character keys	90
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	90
Function keys	90
Special Windows® keys	91
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	97
Using the optical drive	97
Optical drive components	98
Media control buttons	99
Inserting a compact disc	99
Playing an audio CD	101
Playing optical media	102
Creating a CD/DVD/HD DVD	102
Removing a disc with the computer on	103
Removing a disc with the computer off	103
Caring for CD or DVD discs	104
Toshiba’s online resources	104
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	105
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	105
Running the computer on battery power	105
Battery Notice	106
Power management	107
Using additional batteries	107
Charging batteries	107
Charging the main battery	108
Charging the RTC battery	108
Monitoring main battery power	109
Determining remaining battery power	111
What to do when the main battery runs low	111
Setting battery notifications	112
Conserving battery power	113
Power Plans	114
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	115
Changing the main battery	116
Removing the battery from the computer	116
Inserting a charged battery	118
Taking care of your battery	119
Safety precautions	119
Maintaining your battery	120
Disposing of used batteries	121
Traveling tips	122
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	123
Exploring the desktop	123
Finding your way around the desktop	124
Setting up for communications	126
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	127
Connecting your computer to a network	128
An overview of using the Internet	130
The Internet	130
The World Wide Web	131
Internet Service Providers	131
Connecting to the Internet	131
Surfing the Internet	132
Internet features	132
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	133
Exploring audio features	133
Recording sounds	133
Using external speakers or headphones	134
Web Cam	134
Using an ExpressCard™	135
Inserting an ExpressCard™	135
Removing an ExpressCard™	135
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	136
Inserting memory media	137
Removing memory media	137
Using the i.LINK® port	138
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	139
TOSHIBA Assist	140
Connect	141
Secure	142
Protect & Fix	143
Optimize	144
Toshiba Application Installer	145
Setting passwords	146
Using an instant password	146
Using a supervisor password	147
Using a user password	148
Deleting a user password	149
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	150
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	151
Mouse Utility	152
Toshiba Hardware Setup	153
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	155
TOSHIBA Button Support	156
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	157
TOSHIBA Accessibility	158
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	158
Fingerprint utility limitations	159
Fingerprint Enrollment	159
Fingerprint Logon	160
Power-on Security	161
Control Center	162
Password Bank	164
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	167
Fingerprint reader limitations	169
ConfigFree™	169
Getting Started	170
ConfigFree Utilities	170
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	173
Problems that are easy to fix	173
Problems when you turn on the computer	174
The Windows® operating system is not working	177
Using Startup options to fix problems	177
Internet problems	178
The Windows® operating system can help you	179
Resolving a hardware conflict	179
A plan of action	179
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	180
Memory problems	181
Power and the batteries	182
Keyboard problems	183
Display problems	184
Disk drive problems	186
Optical drive problems	187
Sound system problems	188
ExpressCard™ problems	189
Printer problems	191
Modem problems	191
Wireless networking problems	192
DVD operating problems	195
Develop good computing habits	196
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	197
If you need further assistance	201
Before you contact Toshiba	201
Contacting Toshiba	202
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	202
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	203
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	205
Hot Key Cards	205
Using the Hot Key Cards	206
Application Cards	207
Using the Application Cards	208
Card Case	208
Hot key functions	210
Volume Mute	210
Password security	211
Power plan	212
Sleep mode	213
Hibernation mode	214
Display modes	215
Display brightness	216
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	217
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad	218
Changing screen resolution	219
Keyboard hot key functions	220
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	221
Glossary	222

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Index

ExpressCard

checklist

189

computer stops working

190

errors

190

hot swapping fails

190

inserting

135

not recognized

190

problem solving

189

removing

135

external

monitor

not working

185

mouse

external diskette drive

connecting

external display, adjusting

FAT (File Allocation Table)

186

file extensions

file, backing up

files

backing up

printing

restoring

saving

fingerprint

authentication

158

enrollment

159

Fn keys

function keys

hardware conflicts

179

resolving

180

headphones

using

134

Help and Support

Windows® operating system

179

Hibernation mode

configuring

starting again from

hot key

display brightness

216

display modes

215

Hibernation mode

214

keyboard overlays

220

password security

211

power plan

212

Sleep mode

213

volume mute

210

zooming

220

hot key power plan

115

http

131

i.LINK port

138

icon

124

desktop

124

Internet Explorer®

124

moving to desktop

124

recycle bin

124

safety

installation

memory module

installing

memory modules

mouse

instant passwords, using

146

Internet

bookmarked site not found

178

connecting to

131

features

132

slow connection

178

surfing

132

uploading and downloading files

133

URL address not found

178

using

130

Internet Explorer® icon

124

Internet Service Providers

131

ISPs

131

jack

headphones