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28 Contents Using the computer for the first time 47 Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....49 Turning on the power 49 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 57 Using the TouchPad 58 Scrolling with the TouchPad 59 Control buttons 59 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 59 Using the Dual Mode Pad 59 Using Dual Mode 59 Using external display devices 62 Connecting the display device 62 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 67 Setting up a printer 68 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........69 Turning off the computer 69 Options for turning off the computer 70 Using the Shut Down command 72 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........74 Using and configuring Sleep mode 77 Closing the display panel 80 Customizing your computer's settings 80 Caring for your computer 80 Cleaning the computer 80 Moving the computer 81 Using a computer lock 81

Section	Page
Satellite® X200 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	27
Introduction	34
This guide	36
Safety icons	37
Other icons used	37
Other documentation	38
Service options	38
Chapter 1: Getting Started	39
Selecting a place to work	39
Setting up a work environment	39
Keeping yourself comfortable	40
Precautions	40
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	42
Setting up your computer	42
Setting up your software	43
Registering your computer with Toshiba	43
Adding optional external devices	44
Connecting to a power source	44
Charging the main battery	47
Using the computer for the first time	47
Opening the display panel	47
Your computer’s features and specifications	49
Turning on the power	49
Adding memory (optional)	50
Installing a memory module	50
Removing a memory module	56
Checking total memory	57
Using the TouchPad™	58
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	59
Control buttons	59
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	59
Using the Dual Mode Pad	59
Using Dual Mode	59
Using external display devices	62
Connecting the display device	62
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	67
Setting up a printer	68
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	69
Turning off the computer	69
Options for turning off the computer	70
Using the Shut Down command	72
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	74
Using and configuring Sleep mode	77
Closing the display panel	80
Customizing your computer’s settings	80
Caring for your computer	80
Cleaning the computer	80
Moving the computer	81
Using a computer lock	81
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	82
Computing tips	82
Using the keyboard	84
Character keys	84
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	84
Function keys	85
Special Windows® keys	85
Starting a program	85
Starting a program from the Start menu	86
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	86
Starting a program using the Start Search field	87
Saving your work	88
Printing your work	89
Backing up your work	90
Restoring your work	91
Using Windows® Media Center in Windows Vista®	91
Media Center setup	91
Starting the Media Center	92
Using the optical drive	92
Optical drive components	93
Media control buttons	94
Inserting an optical disc	94
Playing an audio CD	96
Playing optical media	97
Recording optical media	97
Removing a disc with the computer on	98
Removing a disc with the computer off	98
Caring for optical discs	99
Toshiba’s online resources	99
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	100
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	100
Running the computer on battery power	100
Battery Notice	101
Power management	102
Using additional batteries	102
Charging batteries	102
Charging the main battery	103
Charging the RTC battery	103
Monitoring main battery power	104
Determining remaining battery power	106
What to do when the main battery runs low	106
Setting battery notifications	107
Conserving battery power	107
Power Plans	108
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	109
Changing the main battery	110
Removing the battery from the computer	110
Inserting a charged battery	112
Taking care of your battery	113
Safety precautions	113
Maintaining your battery	114
Disposing of used batteries	115
Traveling tips	116
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	117
Exploring the desktop	117
Finding your way around the desktop	118
Setting up for communications	120
Connecting your computer to a network	120
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	121
An overview of using the Internet	123
The Internet	123
The World Wide Web	123
Internet Service Providers	123
Connecting to the Internet	124
Surfing the Internet	124
Internet features	125
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	125
Exploring audio features	126
Recording sounds	126
Using external speakers or headphones	126
Web Cam	127
Using an ExpressCard®	128
Inserting an ExpressCard®	128
Removing an ExpressCard®	128
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	129
Inserting memory media	130
Removing memory media	130
Using the i.LINK® port	131
Chapter 5: Utilities	132
TOSHIBA Assist	133
Connect	134
Secure	135
Protect & Fix	136
Optimize	137
Setting passwords	138
Using an instant password	138
Using a supervisor password	139
Using a user password	140
Deleting a user password	141
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	142
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	143
Mouse Utility	144
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	145
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	147
TOSHIBA Button Support	148
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	149
TOSHIBA Accessibility	150
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	151
Fingerprint utility limitations	151
Fingerprint Enrollment	151
Fingerprint Logon	153
Power-on Security	153
Control Center	154
Password Bank	156
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	159
Fingerprint reader limitations	161
ConfigFree®	161
Getting Started	162
ConfigFree® Utilities	162
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	165
Problems that are easy to fix	165
Problems when you turn on the computer	166
The Windows® operating system is not working	169
Using Startup options to fix problems	169
Internet problems	170
The Windows® operating system can help you	171
Resolving a hardware conflict	171
A plan of action	172
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	172
Memory problems	173
Power and the batteries	174
Keyboard problems	175
Display problems	176
Disk drive problems	178
Optical drive problems	180
Sound system problems	181
ExpressCard® problems	181
Printer problems	183
Modem problems	184
Wireless networking problems	185
DVD operating problems	187
Develop good computing habits	189
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	190
If you need further assistance	194
Before you contact Toshiba	194
Contacting Toshiba	194
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	195
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	195
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	197
Hot Key Cards	197
Using the Hot Key Cards	198
Application Cards	199
Using the Application Cards	200
Card Case	200
Hot key functions	201
Volume Mute	202
Password security	203
Power plan	204
Sleep mode	205
Hibernation mode	206
Display modes	207
Display brightness	208
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	209
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad	210
Changing screen resolution	211
Keyboard hot key functions	212
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	213
Glossary	214
A	216
B	216
C	217
D	219
E	220
F	221
G	221
H	221
I	222
K	222
L	222
M	223
N	224
O	224
P	224
R	225
S	226
T	226
U	227
W	227

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Contents

Using the computer for the first time

......................

Opening the display panel

.................................

Your computer’s features and specifications

....

Turning on the power

.......................................

Adding memory (optional)

......................................

Installing a memory module

.............................

Removing a memory module

............................

Checking total memory

.....................................

Using the TouchPad™

.............................................

Scrolling with the TouchPad™

..........................

Control buttons

.................................................

Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™

..............

Using the Dual Mode Pad

.......................................

Using Dual Mode

..............................................

Using external display devices

................................

Connecting the display device

...........................

Directing the display output when you

turn on the computer

..................................

Adjusting the quality of the external display

......

Using an external keyboard

.....................................

Using a mouse

........................................................

Connecting a printer

...............................................

Setting up a printer

...........................................

Connecting an optional external diskette drive

........

Turning off the computer

........................................

Options for turning off the computer

................

Using the Shut Down command

.......................

Using and configuring Hibernation mode

.........

Using and configuring Sleep mode

...................

Closing the display panel

..................................

Customizing your computer’s settings

....................

Caring for your computer

........................................

Cleaning the computer

......................................

Moving the computer

........................................

Using a computer lock

......................................