Toshiba U200 user manual Hardware and system checklist, System start-up

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Troubleshooting

Software The problems may be caused by your software or disk. If you cannot load a software package, the media may be damaged or the program might be corrupted. Try loading another copy of the software.

If an error message appears while you are using a software package, check the software documentation. These documents usually include a problem solving section or a summary of error messages.

Next, check any error messages in the operating system documentation.

Hardware If you cannot find a software problem, check your hardware. First run through the items in the preliminary checklist above. If you still cannot correct the problem, try to identify the source. The next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals.

Before using a peripheral device or application software that is not an authorized Toshiba part or product, make sure the device or software can be used with your PC. Use of incompatible devices may cause injury or may damage your PC.

Hardware and system checklist

This section discusses problems caused by your computer’s hardware or attached peripherals. Basic problems may occur in the following areas:

■ System start-up

■ xD picture card

■ Self test

■ MultiMediaCard

■ Power

■ Pointing Device

■ Password

■ Fingerprint Sensor

■ Keyboard

■ USB device

■ Internal LCD display panel

■ Memory expansion

■ Hard disk drive

■ Sound system

■ DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive

■ External monitor

■ DVD Super Multi drive

■ i.LINK (IEEE1394) device

■ USB floppy disk drive

■ Modem

■ SD card/SDIO card

■ LAN

■ PC card

■ Wireless LAN

■Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro ■ Bluetooth

System start-up

When the computer does not start properly, check the following items:

■Self Test

■Power Sources

■Power-on Password

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Contents Satellite U200/PORTÉGÉ M500 Portable Personal Computer User’s ManualDisclaimer CopyrightTrademarks FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information FCC informationFCC conditions Conformity Statement EU Declaration of ConformityVcci Class B Information Modem warning notice ContactRedial Japan regulationsNetwork Compatibility Statement Region selectionPursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Disconnection Type of serviceTelephone company procedures If problems ariseInstructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Modem warning notice for AustraliaUser’s Manual Following information is only for EU-member states General conditionsPanasonic Communications Optical disc drive safety instructionsDVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive UJDA765 DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording UJ-842 International precautions User’s Manual Xvi User’s Manual Table of Contents Getting Started How to Swipe the Finger Keyboard HW Setup Troubleshooting Legal Footnotes Toshiba support -21 Before you call -21 Where to writeXxiv User’s Manual Preface Manual contentsKeys ConventionsAbbreviations IconsDisplay Key operationMessages Preface Xxviii User’s Manual Stress injury Heat injury General PrecautionsPC card overheating Pressure or impact damageMobile phones Introduction Equipment checklistHardware Microsoft Windows XP Professional SoftwareMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition DocumentationBuilt-in FeaturesProcessor Legal Footnote CPU*1Legal Footnote Memory Main System*2 PowerLegal Footnote Battery Life*3 MemoryHard disk drive DisksLegal Footnote Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity*4 Optical disc driveLegal Footnote LCD*5 DisplayLegal Footnote Graphics Processor Unit GPU*6 Slots KeyboardPointing Device PortsCommunications BluetoothModem Switch Legal Footnote Wireless LAN*7Wireless LAN WirelessSecurity Special featuresPanel power on/off Power on passwordIntelligent power Battery save modeStandby Utilities Fn-esse Bluetooth Stack forMemory Boot Utility Point to Utilities and click SD Memory BootToshiba Disc Diagnostic ToolToshiba ConfigFree ConfigFreeStart, point to All Programs, point to Toshiba Toshiba PasswordToshiba Virtual SoundOptions Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Headset provides Introduction User’s Manual Front with the display closed Grand TourLegal Footnote Non-applicable Icons*8 LAN jack Left sideMicrophone DC in 15V jackOrange Link indicatorLAN active indicator GreenPC card slot Right sideUSB 2.0 ports Optical disc driveUnderside Back sideDisplay hinge Battery lockBattery release latch Front with the display openTouch Pad Power buttonLCD Sensor switch Touch Pad controlDisplay screen System indicatorsPower BatteryCaps Lock Keyboard indicatorsFloppy disk slot Arrow modeNumeric mode USB floppy disk driveCDs Optical disc drivesRegion codes for DVD drives and media Writable discsDVD read Speed maximum CD read CD-R write CD-RW write DVDsFormats DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW driveDVD Super Multi drive AC adaptor12 The AC adaptor 3-pin plug Grand Tour User’s Manual Getting Started Setting up your work spaceGetting Started Placement of the computer Posture and positioning of the computer Seating and postureWork habits LightingStrategic Rest Breaks Connecting the AC adaptorOther Things to Note Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Opening the display Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 3-pin plugOpening the LCD display panel Turning on the powerStarting up for the first time Turning off the powerShut Down mode Boot mode Standby ModeExecuting standby Benefits of standbyClick start, click Turn Off Computer and click Stand By Benefits of Hibernation Mode Hibernation ModeStandby limitations Data save in Hibernation Mode Starting Hibernation ModeAutomatic Hibernation Restarting the computer Create Optical Recovery DiscsRestoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD Creating the Optical Recovery Disc of Express Media PlayerRestoring the preinstalled software Operating Basics Using the Touch PadPoints to note about the Fingerprint Sensor Using the Fingerprint SensorHow to Delete the Fingerprint Data Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility Set Up ProcedureFingerprint Registration Fingerprint Authentication Procedure Window Logon via Fingerprint AuthenticationHints for Fingerprint Enrollment screen is displayed How to Enable Fingerprint Power-on Security Settings Fingerprint Power-on SecurityGeneral How to Enable Fingerprint Single Sign-On Feature Fingerprint Single Sign-On FeatureFingerprint Utility limitations Front operation buttons How to Swipe the FingerPresentation button ButtonInternet button Previous button CD/DVD buttonPlay/Pause button Stop buttonConnecting the USB floppy disk drive Using the USB floppy disk driveDisconnecting USB floppy disk drive Loading discs Using optical disc drivesGrasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully opened Closing the CD/DVD disc tray Removing discsRemoving a CD/DVD How to remove CD/DVD when the disc tray will not openUltra-Speed CD-RW Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW driveBefore writing or rewriting Multi-Speed and High-Speed CD-RWWhen writing or rewriting Important message Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi driveLegal Footnotes CD-RW Multi-Speed and High-Speed DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General VersionCD-RW Ultra-Speed Operating Basics When writing or rewriting RecordNow! Basic for Toshiba Toshiba Disc Creator DLA for Toshiba Data VerificationToshiba Direct Disc Writer When using WinDVD Creator PlatinumHow to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator How to make a DVD-VideoImportant information for use Operating Basics CD/DVDs Media careFloppy disks SoundMAX control panel Volume ControlSound system Microphone levelModem Click the Power Management tabProperties menu SettingModem Selection ConnectingDialing Properties Disconnecting Wireless communicationsBluetooth wireless technology Wireless LANSecurity Worldwide operation BluetoothTM Stack for Windows by ToshibaRadio links Wireless communication Indicator Wireless communication switchIndicator status Indication LAN cable types Connecting LAN cableDisconnecting LAN cable Cleaning the computerMoving the computer Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD ProtectionTaskbar Icon HDD Protection is disabledHDD Protection Toshiba HDD Protection PropertiesDetection Level HDD Protection Message Heat dispersalDetails Detection Level AmplificationTypewriter keys KeyboardSoft keys Fn key combinations Function keys F1 … F12Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard Hot keys Keyboard Keyboard Fn Sticky key Turning on the overlays Arrow modeWindows special keys Keypad overlayTemporarily using overlay overlay off Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay onNumeric mode Temporarily changing modes Generating Ascii charactersKeyboard User’s Manual DC in blue Power and Power-Up ModesPower conditions Power on Power off No operationBattery indicator Power indicatorsBattery pack Battery typesDC in indicator Power indicatorPower and Power-Up Modes Real Time Clock RTC battery Care and use of the battery packSafety precautions Power and Power-Up Modes Power and Power-Up Modes Charging the batteries ProceduresTime Battery charging noticeMaximizing battery operating time Monitoring battery capacityExtending battery life Retaining data with power offReplacing the battery pack To install a battery pack, follow the steps below Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities -Password Utility Toshiba Password UtilityUser Password User Password fieldOwner String text box User Token fieldStart All Programs Toshiba Utilities SD Memory Card Format Starting the computer by password Supervisor PasswordDisable button Windows utilities Power-up modesPanel power on/off System Auto OffPower and Power-Up Modes User’s Manual Accessing HW Setup HW SetupHW Setup window Setup Boot Priority Options Boot PriorityBar will appear only under the selected device Options item HDD Priority OptionsCPU Device Configuration Device ConfigStarting and Ending the Bios Setup Program Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit CapabilityStarting the Bios Setup Program Ending the Bios Setup Program Halfway Ending the Bios Setup ProgramLCD Display Stretch Execute-Disable Bit CapabilitySecurity controller Clear TPM Owner Diagnostic ModeDiagnostic test is disabled Diagnostic test is enabledHW Setup User’s Manual Peripheral devices Power devicesOptional Devices Cards/memoryInserting a PC card PC cardRemoving a PC card Bridge media slotMemory card care Media careSD card Card careInserting an SD card Removing an SD cardSD memory card Memory Stick/Memory Stick ProSdio card Inserting a Memory Stick Write protectionRemoving a Memory Stick Inserting an xD picture card XD picture cardRemoving an xD picture card Inserting a MultiMediaCard MultiMediaCardRemoving a MultiMediaCard Removing a MultiMediaCard Memory expansionInstalling memory module Use a point size 1 Phillips screwdriver Remove the two screws and take off the memory module cover Replace the memory module cover and screw in the two screws Removing memory moduleUniversal AC Adaptor Battery PackUSB floppy disk drive USB FDD Kit Battery ChargerExternal monitor Link IEEE1394 PrecautionsPoint to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Bluetooth USB AdaptorSecurity lock Wireless Optical Mouse with Bluetooth TechnologyOptional Devices User’s Manual Problem solving process TroubleshootingAnalyzing the problem Preliminary checklistSystem start-up Hardware and system checklistSelf test PowerOverheating power down ProblemProcedureBattery AC powerProblem Procedure Minutes. If the Battery indicator glows after Real Time Clock PasswordProblem KeyboardHard disk drive Internal LCD display panelCD-ROM Facing up DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD RAM USB floppy disk drivePC card Mouse icon Pointing DeviceTouch Pad Printers and Other Hardware and selectUSB mouse Click the Advanced feature settings buttonClick the Printers and Other Hardware icon USB device Fingerprint SensorMemory expansion Bios Beep SoundsSound system Link IEEE1394 device External monitorCarrier ModemLAN BluetoothDisposing of PC and PC batteries Toshiba support Where to writeBefore you call United States of America United Kingdom Outside of Europe Singapore SpainRest of Europe CPU*1 Legal FootnotesMemory Main System*2 Battery Life*3Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity*4 Copy Protection*9 Wireless LAN*7Graphics Processor Unit GPU*6 Non-applicable Icons*8Express Media Player Environmental Requirements SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions Power RequirementsBuilt-in Modem Receiving level Impedance Error correctingPower supply Transmitting levelSpecifications User’s Manual Display controller Display Controller and ModesVideo modes Pels Video mode Type Resolution Character Colors ScanningVideo modes VGA FrequencyVideo Type Resolution Character Colors Scanning Mode Vertical Video modes Intel 945GM modelColors Frequency Hz*3 640 × 64K/64K 100 800 × 1024 × 1280 × 16M/16M Video modes Intel 940GML model 640 × 64K/64K 100 800 × 1024 × 1280 × 16M/16M Display Controller and Modes User’s Manual +++ Escape sequence AT CommandsRepeat last command Answer commandEn Echo command Bn Communication standard settingDn Dial Request ID information Ln Monitor speaker volumeMn Monitor speaker mode Hook controlResult code control Return on-line to data modeNn Modulation handshake Select pulse dialingResult code selection, call progress monitoring Command Dial tone Busy Supported Result Code Detect SignalSelect tone dialing Vn DCE response formatCn Data Carrier Detect DCD control Dial tone detectBusy tone detect Zn Recall stored profilePn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW Load factory settingsGn V.22bis guard tone control Kn Local flow control selection\Nn Error control mode selection Tn Self-test commandsDisplay Current Configuration Store current configurationCn Data compression control \Qn Local flow control selection\Vn Protocol result code View numbers in blacklistAT Commands User’s Manual ATSn? RegistersRegister values S0 Auto answer ring numberS4 Response formatting character user defined S3 Command line termination character user definedS1 Ring counter S2 AT escape character user definedS6 Wait before dialing S5 Command line editing character user definedS7 Connection completion time-out S11 Dtmf dialing speed S8 Comma pause timeS12 Escape guard time S37 Dial line rate Result Code Numeric Description AT command set result codesDELAYED*2 Registers User’s Manual Function Transmission speed ModeConnect 54666 EC Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connectionAT Command User’s Manual Card Specifications Wireless LANRadio Characteristics Technique Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and GSupported Frequency Sub-bands Modulation102457*1 Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a122467*2 132472*2 5540 Certification agencies AC Power Cord and ConnectorsEurope Germany SwitzerlandAppendix H Toshiba Anti-theft Protection TimerToshiba Anti-theft Protection Timer User’s Manual Abbreviations GlossaryGlossary Ascii Glossary-4 User’s Manual Glossary-5 Erase See delete Glossary-7 Glossary-8 User’s Manual Main board See motherboard Level 2 cache See cacheGlossary-10 User’s Manual Glossary-11 Glossary-12 User’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary Glossary-14 User’s Manual Index Index Index-3 Index-4 User’s Manual Index-5 XD picture card 8-8 inserting 8-8 removing
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U200 specifications

The Toshiba U200 is a portable laptop that gained recognition for its combination of performance and versatility. Designed for both business professionals and everyday users, this sleek laptop integrates essential features that cater to a diverse range of applications.

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In summary, the Toshiba U200 stands out for its combination of portability, performance, and connectivity features, making it a reliable choice for users who require a functional laptop that fits into their active lifestyle. With a solid build quality and an array of technological advancements, the U200 remains a relevant option in the realm of portable computing.
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