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54 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 108. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 48), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on certain models) Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. NOTE It is strongly recommended that you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using your system. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 55. Using the HDD Recovery, you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using a writable drive.

Section	Page
Satellite Pro® A200/A205 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	33
This guide	34
Safety icons	35
Other icons used	35
Other documentation	36
Service options	36
Chapter 1: Getting Started	37
Selecting a place to work	37
Creating a computer-friendly environment	37
Keeping yourself comfortable	38
Precautions	38
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	39
Setting up your computer	40
Setting up your software	40
Registering your computer with Toshiba	41
Adding optional external devices	41
Connecting to a power source	42
Charging the main battery	44
Using the computer for the first time	45
Opening the display panel	45
Your computer’s features and specifications	46
Turning on the power	46
Adding memory (optional)	47
Installing a memory module	48
Removing a memory module	53
Checking total memory	54
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	54
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	55
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	56
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	61
Installing drivers and applications	62
Using the TouchPad™	62
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	63
Control buttons	63
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	63
Using external display devices	63
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	64
Adjusting the quality of the external display	65
Using an external keyboard	65
Using a mouse	65
Connecting a printer	66
Setting up a printer	66
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	67
Turning off the computer	68
Options for turning off the computer	68
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	70
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	73
Using and configuring Standby mode	75
Closing the display panel	76
Customizing your computer’s settings	76
Caring for your computer	76
Cleaning the computer	77
Moving the computer	77
Using a computer lock	77
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	79
Computing tips	79
Using the keyboard	81
Character keys	81
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	81
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	82
Function keys	82
Special Windows® keys	82
Overlay keys	83
Using the overlay to type numeric data	83
Starting a program	84
Starting a program from the Start menu	84
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	84
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	85
Saving your work	86
Printing your work	88
Backing up your work	89
Restoring your work	90
Using the optical drive	90
Optical drive components	91
Inserting an optical disc	91
Playing an audio CD	93
Playing optical media	94
Creating a CD/DVD	94
Removing a disc with the computer on	95
Removing a disc with the computer off	95
Caring for CD or DVD discs	96
Toshiba’s online resources	96
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	97
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	97
Running the computer on battery power	97
Battery Notice	98
Power management	99
Using additional batteries	99
Charging batteries	99
Charging the main battery	100
Charging the RTC battery	100
Monitoring main battery power	101
Determining remaining battery power	103
What to do when the main battery runs low	103
Setting battery alarms	104
Conserving battery power	104
Power Profiles	105
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	106
Changing the main battery	106
Removing the battery from the computer	107
Inserting a charged battery	108
Taking care of your battery	110
Safety precautions	110
Maintaining your battery	111
Disposing of used batteries	111
Traveling tips	113
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	114
Exploring the desktop	114
Finding your way around the desktop	115
Setting up for communications	117
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	118
Connecting your computer to a network	119
An overview of using the Internet	121
The Internet	121
The World Wide Web	122
Internet Service Providers	122
Connecting to the Internet	122
Surfing the Internet	123
Internet features	123
Uploading to, and downloading files from the Internet	124
Exploring audio features	124
Recording sounds	124
Using external speakers or headphones	125
Using an ExpressCard™	126
Inserting an ExpressCard™	126
Removing an ExpressCard™	126
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	127
Inserting memory media	127
Removing memory media	128
Using the i.LINK® port	129
Chapter 5: Utilities	130
TOSHIBA Assist	131
Connect	132
Secure	133
Protect & Fix	134
Optimize	135
TOSHIBA Application Installer	136
Setting passwords	137
Using an instant password	137
Using a supervisor password	138
Using a user password	140
Deleting a user password	141
Using a user password	141
Deleting a user password	142
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	143
Fn-esse®	144
Starting Fn-esse®	144
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	145
TOSHIBA Power Saver	146
Preset Power Profiles	147
Quickly creating a new power profile	147
Customizing a power profile	147
Mouse Utility	148
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	149
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	151
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	152
TOSHIBA Accessibility	153
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	154
Problems that are easy to fix	154
Problems when you turn on the computer	156
The Windows® operating system is not working	158
Using Startup options to fix problems	158
Internet problems	159
The Windows® operating system can help you	160
Resolving a hardware conflict	160
A plan of action	160
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	161
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	162
Memory problems	163
Power and the batteries	164
Keyboard problems	166
Display problems	166
Disk drive problems	168
Optical drive problems	170
Sound system problems	171
ExpressCard™ problems	171
Printer problems	174
Modem problems	175
Wireless networking problems	175
DVD operating problems	178
Develop good computing habits	180
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	181
If you need further assistance	186
Before you contact Toshiba	186
Contacting Toshiba	186
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	187
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	187
Appendix A: Hot Keys	189
Volume Mute	189
Password security	190
Without a password	190
With a password	190
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	191
Power profile	191
Standby mode	192
Hibernation mode	192
Display modes	193
Display brightness	193
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	194
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	194
Zooming applications in/out	194
Keyboard hot keys	195
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	196
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree® with your Toshiba Computer	197
Getting Started	198
Starting ConfigFree®	198
ConfigFree® Utilities	200
Connectivity Doctor	200
Search for Wireless Devices	202
Profile Settings	207
ConfigFree® SUMMIT	209
Quick Connect	213
Using the Automatic Switch	215
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	216
Glossary	217