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1 Satellite® P200/P205 Series User’s Guide27 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 optionsHard 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 the Dual Mode Pad Using Dual Mode 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 29 Caring for your computerCleaning the computer Moving the computer Using a computer lock Computing tips Using the keyboard Character keys Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Function keys Special Windows® keys 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 Caring for CD or DVD discsChapter 3: Mobile Computing 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 tipsChapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features 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 Camera 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 Toshiba Application Installer Setting passwords Using an instant password Using a supervisor password Using a user password Deleting a user password TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility Mouse Utility Toshiba Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Button Support CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility 32 Fingerprint Authentication UtilityFingerprint utility limitations Fingerprint Enrollment Fingerprint Logon Power-onSecurity Control Center Password Bank Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader limitations ConfigFree™ Getting Started ConfigFree UtilitiesChapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 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 Printer problems Modem problems Wireless networking problems 33 DVD operating problemsDevelop good computing habits Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system If you need further assistance Before you contact Toshiba Contacting Toshiba Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshiba’s worldwide officesAppendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 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™ or Dual Mode Pad Changing screen resolution Keyboard hot key functionsAppendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 34 Introduction38 Getting Started84 Learning the BasicsComputing tips 85 Using the keyboard87 Starting a program88 Starting a programStarting a program from Windows® Explorer2Click Accessories 3Click Windows Explorer Program Files Windows NT 89 Saving your work91 Printing your work92 Backing up your work93 Using the optical drive94 Optical drive componentsDrive in-useindicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use indicator light Eject Manual eject hole 95 Media control buttonsInternet browser button Media button Play/Pause button Stop button Previous track button Next track button Inserting a compact disc96 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 8Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray 97 Playing an audio CD98 Playing optical media1Click 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) viewing of certain optical media 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 offTo remove a disc with the computer turned off: Caring for CD or DVD discs❖Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it ❖Do not apply a label to, or otherwise mar the surface of, a disc 100 Toshiba’s online resources101 Mobile Computing119 Exploring the desktop120 Exploring the desktopFinding your way around the desktopIcons Start button Taskbar (Sample Image) Windows® operating system desktop IconsVarious icons are initially displayed on your system desktop including: Internet Explorer®—TheMicrosoft® browser that provides access to the Internet 121 Start buttonTaskbar Notification Area 122 Setting up for communications126 An overview of using the Internet129 Exploring audio features130 Web Camera131 Using an ExpressCard™132 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot134 Using the i.LINK® port135 Toshiba Utilities136 TOSHIBA Assist141 Toshiba Application Installer142 Setting passwordsSetting passwords 143 Using a supervisor passwordSetting a supervisor passwordTo set a supervisor password: 1Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist 2On the left side, click the Secure tab 3Click the Supervisor Password icon icon The Supervisor Password Utility window appears (Sample Image) Supervisor Password tab 4Select Registered, then click OK A pop-upscreen appears asking for a password 5Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify 6Click OK A pop-upscreen appears asking for the User Password Mode ❖Able to run HwSetup—Usercan change the hardware configuration Unable to run 9Shut down the system to complete the process 144 Deleting a supervisor passwordTo delete a supervisor password: 4Select Not Registered, then click OK 5Enter the supervisor password, then click OK 6Click OK to exit Using a user passwordA user password provides power-onpassword protection Setting a user password 145 Deleting a user password146 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility147 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility148 Mouse Utility149 Toshiba Hardware Setup151 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility152 TOSHIBA Button Support153 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer154 TOSHIBA AccessibilityFingerprint Authentication Utility 165 ConfigFree™166 Getting StartedStarting ConfigFree❖Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Networking, and then ConfigFree ❖Double-clickthe ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area TOSHIBA Assist ConfigFree in the Notification Area is displayed with an “X.” ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity DoctorThe Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices: ❖Wired and wireless network devices ❖Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information: ❖Status of the PC Network Connections ❖Status of wired and wireless connections ❖Wireless Connection band (a/b/g etc.) 167 Profile SettingsInternet settings Devices TCP/IP 168 Profile3Click Open Settings Add 169 Problems that are easy to fix170 Problems when you turn on the computer173 The Windows® operating system is not workingDescription 174 Internet problemsMy Internet connection is very slow My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked 175 Resolving a hardware conflict176 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 propertiesTo 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 Resources 177 Memory problems178 Power and the batteriesThe battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does 179 Keyboard problemsNothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard Display problems The screen is blankIf you are using an external monitor: ❖Check that the monitor is turned on ❖Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor 180 The screen does not look rightPersonalize Windows Color and Appearance Display settings The built-inscreen flickersTo change the number of colors displayed: 1Right-clickin a blank area of the Windows® desktop 2Click Personalize, and then Display Settings 3Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows® Help 181 Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computerDisk drive problems 182 Error-checkingYour hard disk seems very slow Your data files are damaged or corrupted Some programs run correctly but others do not 183 A diskette will not go into the optional external diskette driveThe drive cannot read a diskette Optical drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out 184 Some discs run correctly but others do notSound system problems No sound is coming from the computer’s speakersAdjust the volume control Try pressing Fn + Esc to see if volume mute is disabled Fn + Esc Check that the volume control on the computer is turned up The computer emits a loud, high-pitchednoise 185 PC Card problemsPC Card checklist❖Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot ❖Make sure all cables are securely connected Resolving PC Card problemsHere are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer workCheck the PC Card status: 1Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager 2Double-clickthe PCMCIA adapter 3Double-clickthe appropriate PC Card 186 The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC CardFollow this procedure before you remove a PC Card: 1Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area The Safely Remove Hardware screen appears 2Click Safely remove for the device you want to swap 3Select the item you wish to remove and click OK 4Remove the device when told it is safe to do so 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 occursReinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected 187 Printer problemsThe printer will not print The printer will not print what you see on the screen Modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly 188 The modem is on, set up properly but still does not transmit or receive dataWireless networking problems189 Network2 Click View Status Details DHCP Enabled 3 At the top-leftof the Start menu, click cmd.exe 4 Enter PING 192.168.1.1 at the command prompt, and press 190 Special considerations for the Windows® operating systemWireless Network 2Click Connect to a network 3Select the desired network from the list and click Connect A message informs you that the selected network is not secure 4Click Connect Anyway 5The Windows® operating system will now try to establish a wireless connection 191 DVD operating problems192 Develop good computing habits197 If you need further assistance198 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites199 Toshiba’s worldwide offices201 Hot Key Cards203 Application Cards206 Hot key functions217 Power Cord/CableConnectorsUSA and Canada AustraliaEurope 218 Acronyms219 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 220 Terms221 baud ratebits per second BIOS (basic input/output system) — Basic instructions, stored in read bits per second (bps) baud rate boot boot disk — See system disk boot disk boot priority (startup sequence) bus bus speed cache CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache CD — An individual compact disc. See also CD-ROM . Compare DVD-ROM 222 222 Glossarycentral processing unit (CPU) character chip click color palette — A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time compatibility can work together harmoniously, using the same commands formats, or language as another configuration configured) controller to a peripheral device and vice versa. For example, disk drives monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers CPU — See central processing unit (CPU) CPU cache See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache See also cursor and what you are doing default specify an alternative setting 223 devicedevice driver dialog box direct current (DC) directory — See folder disable — To turn a computer option off. See also enable disc disk disc diskette, hard disk disk drive diskette double-density diskette high-density diskette document file double-click 224 224 Glossarydouble-density download 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 executable file expansion device extension external device file document file allocation table (FAT) file name file extension 225 file extensionfile name folder format frontside bus function keys ground hard disk 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 226 226 Glossaryhot key hot swapping icon interlaced internal device — See device World Wide Web keyboard shortcut L1 (level one) cache L2 (level two) cache LAN (local area network) liquid crystal display (LCD) load 227 local area network — See LANlogical drive 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 multimedia Musical Instrument Digital Interface — See MIDI network non-interlaced interlaced 228 228 Glossarynon-system system disk online operating system optical drive palette — See color palette palette parallel password PC Card peripheral pixel Plug and Play pointing device 229 portconnection to a network or a peripheral device processor — See central processing unit (CPU) processor program application, utility properties — The attributes of an object or device. For example, the RAM (random access memory) — Volatile memory that can be memory that can be memory RAM boot restart removable disk resolution restart RJ11 (read-only memory) Non-volatile BIOS, memory 230 230 Glossaryselect serial shortcut — 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) USB utility 231 WebWorld Wide Web (www) 232 Index233 Indexcompact disc positioning 96 compact discs using computer caring for 82 cleaning 82 moving non-systemdisk or disk error message not accessing disk drives 171 running on battery power 101 setting up 41 warning resume failure message computer lock 83 computing tips 84 connecting to a power source 43 connection set up 125 control buttons 65 Ctrl keys desktop creating new icon 120 major features desktop exploration 119 desktop icons 120 Device Manager checking properties 176 devices keyboard 70 mouse Disk Defragmenter 182 disk drive disk running slow 182 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 183 connecting external, connecting 72 display display device external display output settings 69 display, external DVD creating DVD player general problems 191 DVD, using environment computer-friendly error messages current settings not working with hardware warning resume failure 171 Error-checking inserting 131 removing 234 234 Index235 troubleshooting 179 usingkeyboard, external lock computer, using main battery removing memory adding problem solving removing expansion slot cover 50 memory module inserting 51 installation 48 removing microphone 129 modem 122 upgrading monitor 68 connecting 68 not working mouse installing 70 serial mouse utility network accessing Dial-UpNetworking Wizard 124 networking wireless 126 Notification Area opening the display panel 46 optical drive problems 183 troubleshooting other documentation password deleting a supervisor 144 disabling a user 145 setting a user 144 supervisor set up 143 types passwords instant, using 142 setting PC Card checklist computer stops working 186 errors hot swapping fails 186 not recognized 186 problem solving port COM 122 Ethernet LAN 125 RGB power power button 47, 57 power plan hot key 111 power plans 109 power source 236 236 Indexconnecting 44 powering down using Hibernation 77 using Shut Down 75 using Sleep precautions 39 primary button 65 printer connecting 70 problem solving printing a file 92 problem solving inserted disk drive is slow 182 display is blank external display not working 181 external monitor found Internet connection is slow 174 keyboard disk 181 modem not receiving or transmitting 187 no sound non-systemdisk or disk error 172 PC Card checklist 185 error occurs hot swapping fails 186 not recognized 186 slot appears dead power and batteries 178 printer screen does not look right/flickers Startup options working program, starting 87 programs not running correctly 182 projector connecting real-timeclock (RTC) battery 102 recording main battery 112 RJ-11jack running the computer on battery power safety computer disposing of batteries 237 icons 36 precautionssaving files 89 screen blank does not look normal/flickers 180 secondary button set up communications 122 setting up adding memory 48 computer 41 setting up a connection 125 Sleep mode starting again from 82 sound problem solving 184 sounds recording 129 speakers using external 130 start button Start Search field 89 starting a program Startup menu Taskbar 121 telephone line connecting to modem 123 television adjusting display 70 Toshiba registering computer 42 worldwide offices general problems 191 external keyboard 179 keyboard optical drive 183 turning on the computer 47 turning on the power user password, disabling 145 user password, setting 144 using a file extension warranty limited warranty 37 Web Web sites 198 Wi-Fi® Help and Support 175 problem solving Windows® operating system desktop Windows® Start menu 87 wireless networking 126 Wizards Dial-UpNetworking Wizard 238 238 Index
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