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277 Index problem solving 200, 202 removing 134 setting up 135 Plug and Play 187 port COM 121 Ethernet LAN 125 RGB 57 power computer will not start 181 connecting cable to AC Adaptor 47 energy-saving features 97 problem solving 191 turning on 52 power button 53 power cable connectors 233 Power Management 154 power mode creating new 155 customizing 155 power source 46 connecting 47 power usage mode hot key 108 power usage modes 107 powering down using Standby 68, 70 precautions 40 primary button 55 printer local, connecting 59 problem solving 204 printing a file 85 problem solving AC power 191 accessing disk drives 182 battery charge does not last 192 battery not charging 191 cannot insert diskette in drive 198 cannot read a diskette 198 changing display properties 195 checking device properties 189 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 202 computer will not power up 181 contacting Toshiba 220 corrupted/damaged data files 198 Device Manager 188 disabling a device 189 disk drive is slow 197 display is blank 193 external display not working 195 external monitor 194 faulty memory 190 hardware conflict 186, 187 high-pitched noise 200 illegal operation 180 Internet bookmarked site not found 185 Internet connection is slow 185 keyboard not responding 182 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 196 modem not receiving or transmitting 205 no sound 200 non-system disk or disk error 183, 198 PC Card 200 checklist 201 error occurs 203 hot swapping fails 203 not recognized 203 slot appears dead 202 power and batteries 191 printer 204 program not responding 179 program not working properly 198

Section	Page
Satellite® U200/U205 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	34
This guide	35
Safety icons	36
Other icons used	37
Other documentation	37
Service options	38
Chapter 1: Getting Started	39
Selecting a place to work	39
Creating a computer-friendly environment	39
Keeping yourself comfortable	40
Precautions	40
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	42
Setting up your computer	43
Setting up your software	44
Registering your computer with Toshiba	45
Setting up other devices	46
Connecting to a power source	46
Charging the main battery	49
Using the computer for the first time	50
Opening the display panel	50
Your computer’s features and specifications	52
Turning on the power	52
Adding memory (optional)	53
Using the TouchPad™	54
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	55
Control buttons	55
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	55
Using external display devices	57
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	57
Adjusting the quality of the external display	58
Using an external keyboard	59
Using a mouse	59
Connecting a printer	59
Setting up a printer	60
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	61
Turning off the computer	62
Options for turning off the computer	62
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	65
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	68
Using and configuring Standby mode	70
Closing the display panel	71
Caring for your computer	72
Cleaning the computer	72
Moving the computer	72
Using a computer lock	72
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	74
Computing tips	74
Using the keyboard	76
Character keys	76
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	76
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	77
Function keys	77
Windows special keys	78
Overlay keys	78
Using the overlay to type numeric data	79
Starting a program	79
Starting a program from the Start menu	80
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	80
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	81
Saving your work	82
Printing your work	85
Backing up your work	86
Restoring your work	86
Using the optical drive	87
Optical drive components	88
Media Control buttons	89
Inserting a compact disc	89
Playing an audio CD	91
Playing CDs	93
Creating a CD	93
Removing a disc with the computer on	94
Removing a disc with the computer off	95
Caring for CD or DVD Discs	95
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	100
Charging the main battery	100
Charging the RTC battery	101
Monitoring main battery power	102
Determining remaining battery power	104
What to do when the main battery runs low	105
Setting battery alarms	106
Conserving battery power	106
Power Profiles	107
Changing the main battery	109
Removing the battery from the computer	110
Inserting a charged battery	111
Taking care of your battery	112
Safety precautions	112
Maximizing battery life	113
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 the modem to a telephone line	122
Connecting your computer to a network	124
An overview of using the Internet	126
The Internet	127
The World Wide Web	127
Internet Service Providers	127
Connecting to the Internet	127
Surfing the Internet	128
Internet features	129
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	130
Exploring audio features	130
Recording sounds	130
Using external speakers or headphones	132
Using PC Cards	133
Inserting a PC Card	133
Removing a PC Card	134
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	135
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	135
Inserting memory media	135
Removing memory media	136
Using the i.LINK® port	137
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	138
Toshiba Assist	139
Connect	140
Secure	141
Protect & Fix	142
Optimize	143
Setting passwords	144
Using an instant password	144
Setting a user password	145
Disabling a user password	145
Using a supervisor password	146
Setting a supervisor password	146
Deleting a supervisor password	147
Fn-esse®	148
Starting Fn-esse®	149
Using drag-and-drop to assign a key	149
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key	150
Viewing existing key assignments	152
Changing or removing existing key assignments	152
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	153
Toshiba Power Saver	154
Preset Power Profiles	155
Quickly creating a new power profile	155
Customizing a power profile	155
Mouse Utility	156
Toshiba Hotkey Utility	157
Toshiba Hardware Setup	158
Toshiba Zooming Utility	160
Toshiba SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	161
Toshiba Button Controls	162
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	163
Toshiba Accessibility	165
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	166
Fingerprint utility limitations	166
Fingerprint Enrollment	166
Fingerprint Logon	168
Power-on Security	168
Control Center	170
Password Bank	172
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint sensor	176
Fingerprint sensor limitations	178
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	179
Problems that are easy to fix	179
Problems when you turn on the computer	181
The Windows ® operating system is not working	183
Using Startup options to fix problems	184
Internet problems	185
The Windows® operating system can help you	185
Resolving a hardware conflict	186
A plan of action	186
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	187
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	188
Memory problems	190
Power and the batteries	191
Keyboard problems	192
Display problems	193
Disk drive problems	196
Optical drive problems	199
Sound system problems	200
PC Card problems	200
Printer problems	204
Modem problems	205
Wireless networking problems	206
DVD operating problems	209
Develop good computing habits	212
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system	213
If you need further assistance	219
Before you contact Toshiba	220
Contacting Toshiba	220
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	221
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	222
Appendix A: Hot Keys	224
Volume Mute	224
Password security	225
Without a password	225
With a password	225
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	226
Power usage mode	227
Standby mode	228
Hibernation mode	229
Display modes	230
Display brightness	230
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	231
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	231
Keyboard hot keys	232
Zooming applications in/out	232
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	233
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	234
Getting Started	235
Starting ConfigFree	235
ConfigFree Utilities	237
Connectivity Doctor	237
Search for Wireless Devices	240
Profile Settings	245
ConfigFree SUMMIT	249
Quick Connect	253
Using the Automatic Switch	256
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	256
Glossary	258

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Index

277

problem solving

200

202

removing

134

setting up

135

Plug and Play

187

port

COM

121

Ethernet LAN

125

RGB

power

computer will not start

181

connecting cable to AC Adaptor

energy-saving features

problem solving

191

turning on

power button

power cable connectors

233

Power Management

154

power mode

creating new

155

customizing

155

power source

connecting

power usage mode

hot key

108

power usage modes

107

powering down

using Standby

precautions

primary button

printer

local, connecting

problem solving

204

printing a file

problem solving

AC power

191

accessing disk drives

182

battery charge does not last

192

battery not charging

191

cannot insert diskette in drive

198

cannot read a diskette

198

changing display properties

195

checking device properties

189

computer hangs when PC Card

inserted

202

computer will not power up

181

contacting Toshiba

220

corrupted/damaged data files

198

Device Manager

188

disabling a device

189

disk drive is slow

197

display is blank

193

external display not working

195

external monitor

194

faulty memory

190

hardware conflict

186

187

high-pitched noise

200

illegal operation

180

Internet bookmarked site not

found

185

Internet connection is slow

185

keyboard

not responding

182

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

196

modem not receiving or

transmitting

205

no sound

200

non-system disk or disk error

183

198

PC Card

200

checklist

201

error occurs

203

hot swapping fails

203

not recognized

203

slot appears dead

202

power and batteries

191

printer

204

program not responding

179

program not working properly

198