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1 Satellite® M200/M205Series User’s Guide 27 ContentsThis guide Safety icons Other icons used Other documentation Service options Selecting a place to work Creating a computer-friendlyenvironment Keeping yourself comfortable Precautions Important information on your computer’s cooling fan Setting up your computer Setting up your software Registering your computer with Toshiba Adding optional external devices Connecting to a power source Charging the main battery 28 Using the computer for the first timeOpening 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 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Hard Disk Drive Recovery options Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media Installing drivers and applications Using the TouchPad™ Scrolling with the TouchPad™ Control buttons Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ Using external display devices 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 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 29 Computing tipsUsing the keyboard Character keys Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Function keys Special Windows® keys Overlay keys Using the overlay to type numeric data Starting a program Starting a program from the Start menu Starting a program from Windows® Explorer Starting a program using the Start Search field Saving your work Printing your work Backing up your work Restoring your work Using the optical drive Optical drive components Media control buttons Inserting a compact disc Playing an audio CD Playing optical media Creating a CD/DVD Removing a disc with the computer on Removing a disc with the computer off 30 Running the computer on battery powerBattery Notice Power management Using additional batteries Charging batteries Charging the main battery Charging the RTC battery Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power What to do when the main battery runs low Setting battery notifications Conserving battery power Power Plans Using a hot key to set the Power Plan Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer Inserting a charged battery Taking care of your battery Safety precautions Maintaining your battery Disposing of used batteries Traveling tips Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Setting up for communications Connecting a modem to a telephone line Connecting your computer to a network An overview of using the Internet The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet 31 Surfing the InternetInternet features Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet Exploring audio features Recording sounds Using external speakers or headphones Web Cam Using PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Setting up a PC Card for your computer Using an ExpressCard™ Inserting an ExpressCard™ Removing an ExpressCard™ Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Inserting memory media Removing memory media Using the i.LINK® port TOSHIBA Assist Connect Secure Protect & Fix Optimize Setting passwords Using an instant password Using a supervisor password Using a user password Deleting a user password TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Mouse Utility Toshiba Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Button Support 32 TOSHIBA AccessibilityConfigFree™ Getting Started ConfigFree Utilities Problems that are easy to fix Problems when you turn on the computer Using Startup options to fix problems Internet problems The Windows® operating system can help you Resolving a hardware conflict A plan of action Fixing a problem with Device Manager Memory problems Power and the batteries Keyboard problems Display problems Disk drive problems Optical drive problems Sound system problems PC Card problems ExpressCard™ problems Printer problems Modem problems Wireless networking problems DVD operating problems Develop good computing habits Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system If you need further assistance Before you contact Toshiba Contacting Toshiba 33 Other Toshiba Internet Web sitesToshiba’s worldwide offices Hot Key Cards Using the Hot Key Cards Application Cards Using the Application Cards Card Case Hot key functions Volume Mute Password security Power plan Sleep mode Hibernation mode Display modes Display brightness Disabling or enabling wireless devices Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Changing screen resolution Keyboard hot key functions 34 Introduction38 Getting Started83 Learning the BasicsComputing tips 85 Using the keyboard86 Using the keyboardCtrl, Fn, and Alt keys Function keys Special Windows® keys Windows button Application key 87 Overlay keysUsing the overlay to type numeric data Using the overlay for cursor control 88 Starting a program90 Saving your work92 Printing your work93 Backing up your workUsing the optical drive94 NOTE When viewing DVD movies use Toshiba DVD PlayerOptical drive components The optical drive is located on the side of the computer Your optical drive may look like this: (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use indicator light Eject Manual eject hole 95 Media control buttons(Sample Illustration) Media Control buttons Internet browser button Media button Play/Pause button The Stop button stops a disc that is currently playing The Previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc The Next track button skips to the following track on the disc Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive: 1Make sure the computer is turned on The drive will not open if the computer’s power is off 2Make sure the drive’s in-useindicator light is off 3Press the drive’s eject button The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch) 96 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open(Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust “Caring for CD or DVD discs” on page 6Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in the drive 7Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place 97 Playing an audio CD98 ❖To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/Pause button❖To stop the CD, click the Stop button Playing optical media 1Click Start, and then Computer 2Click the optical drive icon The disc drive will run the CD/DVD Creating a CD/DVD ❖Play pre-recordedDVDs ❖Play pre-recordedCDs ❖Read and write data (depending on your system configuration) 99 Removing a disc with the computer onTo remove a disc (CD or DVD) with the computer turned on: 1Press the eject button on the drive 3Gently press the tray in to close it Removing a disc with the computer off To remove a disc with the computer turned off: 100 Toshiba’s online resources101 Mobile Computing118 Exploring the desktop119 Exploring the desktopFinding your way around the desktop (Sample Image) Windows® operating system desktop Icons Various icons are initially displayed on your system desktop, for example: contents appears 120 Start buttonTaskbar Notification Area 121 Setting up for communications125 An overview of using the Internet128 Exploring audio features129 Web Cam130 Using PC Cards132 Using an ExpressCard™133 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot134 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot2Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media Removing memory media Prepare the media for removal by clicking the 2Gently press the card inward to release it. The card pops out slightly 3Grasp the card and pull it straight out (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media 135 Using the i.LINK® port136 Utilities158 Problems that are easy to fix159 Problems when you turn on the computer162 The Windows® operating system is not working164 Resolving a hardware conflict165 Resolving conflictsThere are several things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer ❖Disable the device For an older device, remove it from the computer Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device. See “Fixing a problem with Device Manager” on page Fixing a problem with Device Manager Checking device properties To check a device’s properties: 2To view the device(s) installed, double-clickthe device type 3To view the properties, double-clickthe device ❖The General tab, which provides basic information about the device 166 ResourcesMemory problems 167 Power and the batteries168 The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually doesKeyboard problems The keyboard produces unexpected characters 169 Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard2Click Restart The computer will restart and recognize the device Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank If you are using an external monitor: ❖Check that the monitor is turned on ❖Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor 170 The screen does not look rightPersonalize Windows Color and Appearance Display settings The built-inscreen flickers 2Click Personalize, and then Display Settings 171 Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computerDisk drive problems Error-checking Tools Check now 172 Your hard disk seems very slowYour data files are damaged or corrupted Some programs run correctly but others do not A diskette will not go into the optional external diskette drive The drive cannot read a diskette 173 Optical drive problemsYou cannot access a disc in the drive You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and preventing it from ejecting Some discs run correctly but others do not 174 Sound system problemsNo sound is coming from the computer’s speakers Adjust the volume control Try pressing Fn + Esc to see if volume mute is disabled Check that the volume control on the computer is turned up The computer emits a loud, high-pitchednoise PC Card problems PC Card checklist ❖Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot ❖Make sure all cables are securely connected 175 Resolving PC Card problemsThe slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work 1Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card Safely remove 176 The system does not recognize your PC CardRefer to the PC Card documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems A PC Card error occurs Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected ExpressCard™ problems Available on certain models ExpressCard™ checklist 177 Resolving ExpressCard™ problemsThe slot appears to be dead. ExpressCards™ that used to work no longer work The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert an ExpressCard™ 178 The system does not recognize your ExpressCard™Refer to the ExpressCard™ documentation An ExpressCard™ error occurs Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer will not print Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer Run the printer’s self-testto check for any problem with the printer itself 179 The printer will not print what you see on the screenModem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly The modem is on, set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data 180 Wireless networking problemsWi-Fi® adapter Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with the Verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is Check the Control Panel’s Hardware and Sound Device Manager to verify that the 1 Click Start, and then Network 2 Click View Status 181 DetailsDHCP Enabled 182 DVD operating problems184 Develop good computing habits185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating systemSaving system configuration with Restore Points 1Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then System Restore 2Click open System Protection 186 BackBacking up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system 187 2Click Start3Click Control Panel 4Click System and Maintenance 5Click Backup and Restore Center You can choose to back up some files or the entire computer. Click either Back up files Back up computer 7Follow the on-screenhelp to complete your backup For more help, click Start, Help and Support, and search for “back up.” General tips for installing hardware and software Create a Restore Point (refer to “Saving system configuration with Restore Points” on page Back up your critical data (see 189 If you need further assistance190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sitesToshiba’s worldwide offices191 ItalyCentro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine, California USA 800-457-7777(within the US) 949-859-4273(outside of the US - this call may incur long-distancecharges) Spain Toshiba Information Systems (España) S.A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 (Madrid) San Fernando de Henares Spain United States Systems, Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard United States Japan Toshiba Corporation, PCO-IO 1-1,Shibaura 1-Chome Minato-Ku,Tokyo Mexico CP 11000 Mexico, DF United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems (U.K) Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2UL United Kingdom The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe (I.E.) GmbH Hammfelddamm D-4-1460Neuss www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm 192 Hot Key Cards194 Application Cards196 Hot key functions208 Power Cord/CableConnectorsUSA and Canada AustraliaEurope 209 Acronyms210 GlossaryDOS DPI DSTN DVD-ROM ECP EPROM FAT FCC HDD HTML IEEE I/O IRQ ISP LCD LPT1 LSI MIDI PCI RAM RFI ROM RTC SCSI 211 Terms212 212 Glossarybaud rate bits per second BIOS (basic input/output system) — Basic instructions, stored in read bits per second (bps) baud rate boot disk — See system disk boot disk bus speed cache CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache CD — An individual compact disc. See also CD-ROM . Compare DVD-ROM 213 results to another device that uses the informationoccupies one byte of computer storage for processing, memory, input/output, and/or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click — To press and release the pointing device’s primary button otherwise stated. See also double-click can be displayed on the screen at a particular time can work together harmoniously, using the same commands formats, or language as another configured) to a peripheral device and vice versa. For example, disk drives monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers CPU — See central processing unit (CPU) See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache See also and what you are doing specify an alternative setting 214 214 Glossarydevice device driver directory — See folder disable — To turn a computer option off. See also enable disk disc diskette, hard disk disk drive diskette double-density diskette high-density diskette document file double-click 215 double-densitydownload upload drag driver — See device driver driver DVD — An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVD- ROM — A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each DVD-ROM can hold as much data as several CD-ROMs Compare emulation — enable — To turn on a computer option. See also disable file document file allocation table (FAT) file name file extension 216 216 Glossaryfile extension file name format function keys hardware — The physical components of a computer system. Compare software Hibernation Sleep, Suspend high-densitydiskette — A 3.5-inchdiskette that holds 1.44 MB of data See also diskette 217 hot keyhot swapping icon internal device — See device World Wide Web LAN (local area network) liquid crystal display (LCD) load 218 218 Glossarylocal area network — See LAN memory RAM ROM microprocessor — See central processing unit (CPU) microprocessor modem motherboard MS-DOSprompt — See system prompt multi-functiondrive — A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media Musical Instrument Digital Interface — See MIDI network non-interlaced interlaced 219 non-systemsystem disk optical drive palette — See color palette palette password PC Card pixel Plug and Play pointing device 220 220 Glossaryport — A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor — See central processing unit (CPU) processor system, application, and utility. See also operating system application, utility RAM (random access memory) — Volatile memory that can be memory that can be is used for your computer’s main memory. See also memory Compare ROM random access memory — See RAM read-onlymemory — See ROM reboot — See boot, restart reboot removable disk — A disk that can be removed from a disk drive. A diskette is one example of a removable disk produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically boot ROM (read-onlymemory) — Non-volatilememory that can be read of memory is used to store your computer’s BIOS, which is also BIOS, memory. Compare RAM also 221 selectshortcut — See keyboard shortcut shortcut software — See program. Compare hardware software Suspend system disk non-system disk system prompt TFT display — See active-matrixdisplay TFT display universal serial bus (USB) bus, hot swapping, serial upload download USB — See universal serial bus (USB) utility 222 222 GlossaryWeb — See World Wide Web Web protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web (www) — The worldwide network of Web sites See also Internet 223 Index224 224 Indexcommunications network connection 123 set up compact disc positioning 96 compact discs using computer caring for 81 cleaning 81 moving non-systemdisk or disk error message not accessing disk drives 160 running on battery power 101 setting up 41 warning resume failure message computer lock 82 computing tips 83 connecting to a power source 43 connection set up 124 control buttons 65 Ctrl keys desktop creating new icon 119 major features desktop exploration 118 desktop icons 119 Device Manager checking properties 165 devices keyboard 67 mouse Disk Defragmenter 172 disk drive disk 171 running slow diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 172 cannot read a diskette 172 connecting external, connecting 69 display display device external display output settings 66 display, external DVD creating DVD player general problems 182 DVD, using environment computer-friendly error messages current settings not working with hardware warning resume failure 160 Error-checking Ethernet LAN port 124 expansion memory slot 50 exploring the desktop 225 Index226 226 Index227 power button 48, 57 power planhot key 110 power plans 109 power source connecting 44 powering down using Hibernation 75 using Shut Down 73 using Sleep precautions 39 primary button 65 printer connecting problem solving 178, 179 printing a file inserted disk drive is slow 172 display is blank ExpessCard hot swapping fails 177 ExpressCard checklist 176 error occurs 178 not recognized 178 slot appears dead external display not working 170 external monitor found Internet connection is slow 163 keyboard disk 171 modem not receiving or transmitting 179 no sound non-systemdisk or disk error 161 PC Card checklist 174 error occurs hot swapping fails 175 not recognized 176 slot appears dead screen does not look right/flickers Startup options working program, starting 88 programs 228 228 Indexnot running correctly 172 projector real-timeclock (RTC) battery 102 recording main battery 111 RJ-11jack running the computer on battery power safety computer disposing of batteries 116 icons precautions 39 saving files 90 screen blank does not look normal/flickers 170 secondary button set up communications 121 setting up adding memory 48 computer 41 setting up a connection 124 Sleep mode starting again from 80 sound problem solving 174 sounds recording 128 speakers using external 129 start button Start Search field 90 starting a program Start Search field 90 Windows® Explorer 89 Windows® Start menu Startup menu Taskbar 120 telephone line connecting to modem 122 television adjusting display 67 Toshiba registering computer 42 worldwide offices general problems 182 external keyboard 168 keyboard keypad overlay 168 optical drive turning on the computer 47 turning on the power 229 warrantylimited warranty 37 Web Web Cam 129 Web sites 189 Wi-Fi® Help and Support 164 problem solving Windows® operating system desktop Windows® Start menu 88 wireless networking 125 Wizards Dial-UpNetworking Wizard 123 World Wide Web www
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