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236 Index not recognized 188 problem solving 187 removing 133 external monitor not working 183 mouse 71 external diskette drive connecting 73 external display, adjusting 71 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 184 file extensions 93 file, backing up 86 files backing up 94 printing 94 restoring 95 saving 91 fingerprint authentication 156 enrollment 157 Fn keys 88 function keys 88 H hardware conflicts 177 resolving 178 headphones using 132 Help and Support Windows® operating system 177 Hibernation mode 75 configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key display brightness 214 display modes 213 Hibernation mode 212 keyboard overlays 218 password security 209 power plan 210 Sleep mode 211 volume mute 208 zooming 218 hot key power plan 113 http 129 I i.LINK port 136 icon 122 desktop 122 moving to desktop 122 recycle bin 122 safety 34 installation memory module 46 installing memory modules 46 mouse 71 instant passwords, using 144 Internet bookmarked site not found 176 connecting to 129 features 130 slow connection 176 surfing 130 uploading and downloading files 131 URL address not found 176 using 128 Internet Service Providers 129 ISPs 129 J jack headphones 67 RJ-11 126 S/PDIF 67 K keyboard character keys 88 function keys 88 hot keys 218

Section	Page
Satellite® P200D/P205D Series User's Guide	1
Contents	25
Introduction	32
This guide	33
Safety icons	34
Other icons used	34
Other documentation	35
Service options	35
Chapter 1: Getting Started	36
Selecting a place to work	36
Creating a computer-friendly environment	36
Keeping yourself comfortable	37
Precautions	37
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	38
Setting up your computer	39
Setting up your software	39
Registering your computer with Toshiba	40
Adding optional external devices	40
Connecting to a power source	41
Charging the main battery	43
Using the computer for the first time	44
Opening the display panel	44
Your computer’s features and specifications	45
Turning on the power	45
Adding memory (optional)	46
Installing a memory module	46
Removing a memory module	51
Checking total memory	52
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	53
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	54
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	55
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	60
Installing drivers and applications	61
Using the TouchPad™	61
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	62
Control buttons	62
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	62
Using the Dual Mode Pad	63
Using Dual Mode	63
Using external display devices	65
Connecting the display device	66
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	69
Adjusting the quality of the external display	71
Using an external keyboard	71
Using a mouse	71
Connecting a printer	71
Setting up a printer	72
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	73
Turning off the computer	74
Options for turning off the computer	74
Using the Shut Down command	76
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	78
Using and configuring Sleep mode	81
Closing the display panel	84
Customizing your computer’s settings	84
Caring for your computer	84
Cleaning the computer	84
Moving the computer	85
Using a computer lock	85
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	86
Computing tips	86
Using the keyboard	87
Character keys	88
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	88
Function keys	88
Special Windows® keys	89
Starting a program	89
Starting a program from the Start menu	89
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	90
Starting a program using the Start Search field	91
Saving your work	91
Printing your work	93
Backing up your work	94
Restoring your work	95
Using the optical drive	95
Optical drive components	96
Media control buttons	97
Inserting an optical disc	97
Playing an audio CD	99
Playing optical media	100
Creating a CD/DVD/HD DVD	100
Removing a disc with the computer on	101
Removing a disc with the computer off	101
Caring for CD or DVD discs	102
Toshiba’s online resources	102
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	103
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	103
Running the computer on battery power	103
Battery Notice	104
Power management	105
Using additional batteries	105
Charging batteries	105
Charging the main battery	106
Charging the RTC battery	106
Monitoring main battery power	107
Determining remaining battery power	109
What to do when the main battery runs low	109
Setting battery notifications	110
Conserving battery power	111
Power Plans	112
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	113
Changing the main battery	114
Removing the battery from the computer	114
Inserting a charged battery	116
Taking care of your battery	117
Safety precautions	117
Maintaining your battery	118
Disposing of used batteries	119
Traveling tips	120
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	121
Exploring the desktop	121
Finding your way around the desktop	122
Setting up for communications	124
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	125
Connecting your computer to a network	126
An overview of using the Internet	128
The Internet	128
The World Wide Web	129
Internet Service Providers	129
Connecting to the Internet	129
Surfing the Internet	130
Internet features	130
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	131
Exploring audio features	131
Recording sounds	131
Using external speakers or headphones	132
Web Cam	132
Using an ExpressCard™	133
Inserting an ExpressCard™	133
Removing an ExpressCard™	133
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	134
Inserting memory media	135
Removing memory media	135
Using the i.LINK® port	136
Chapter 5: Utilities	137
TOSHIBA Assist	138
Connect	139
Secure	140
Protect & Fix	141
Optimize	142
TOSHIBA Application Installer	143
Setting passwords	144
Using an instant password	144
Using a supervisor password	145
Using a user password	146
Deleting a user password	147
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	148
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	149
Mouse Utility	150
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	151
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	153
TOSHIBA Button Support	154
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	155
TOSHIBA Accessibility	156
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	156
Fingerprint utility limitations	157
Fingerprint Enrollment	157
Fingerprint Logon	158
Power-on Security	159
Control Center	160
Password Bank	162
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	165
Fingerprint reader limitations	167
ConfigFree®	167
Getting Started	168
ConfigFree® Utilities	168
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	171
Problems that are easy to fix	171
Problems when you turn on the computer	172
The Windows® operating system is not working	175
Using Startup options to fix problems	175
Internet problems	176
The Windows® operating system can help you	177
Resolving a hardware conflict	177
A plan of action	177
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	178
Memory problems	179
Power and the batteries	180
Keyboard problems	181
Display problems	181
Disk drive problems	184
Optical drive problems	185
Sound system problems	186
ExpressCard™ problems	187
Printer problems	189
Modem problems	189
Wireless networking problems	190
DVD operating problems	193
Develop good computing habits	194
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	195
If you need further assistance	199
Before you contact Toshiba	199
Contacting Toshiba	200
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	200
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	201
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	203
Hot Key Cards	203
Using the Hot Key Cards	204
Application Cards	205
Using the Application Cards	206
Card Case	206
Hot key functions	208
Volume Mute	208
Password security	209
Power plan	210
Sleep mode	211
Hibernation mode	212
Display modes	213
Display brightness	214
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	215
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad	216
Changing screen resolution	217
Keyboard hot key functions	218
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	219
Glossary	220

Match case Limit results 1 per page

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Index

not recognized

188

problem solving

187

removing

133

external

monitor

not working

183

mouse

external diskette drive

connecting

external display, adjusting

FAT (File Allocation Table)

184

file extensions

file, backing up

files

backing up

printing

restoring

saving

fingerprint

authentication

156

enrollment

157

Fn keys

function keys

hardware conflicts

177

resolving

178

headphones

using

132

Help and Support

Windows® operating system

177

Hibernation mode

configuring

starting again from

hot key

display brightness

214

display modes

213

Hibernation mode

212

keyboard overlays

218

password security

209

power plan

210

Sleep mode

211

volume mute

208

zooming

218

hot key power plan

113

http

129

i.LINK port

136

icon

122

desktop

122

moving to desktop

122

recycle bin

122

safety

installation

memory module

installing

memory modules

mouse

instant passwords, using

144

Internet

bookmarked site not found

176

connecting to

129

features

130

slow connection

176

surfing

130

uploading and downloading files

131

URL address not found

176

using

128

Internet Service Providers

129

ISPs

129

jack

headphones

RJ-11

126

S/PDIF

keyboard

character keys

function keys

hot keys

218