Toshiba A200 user manual

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200

TOSHIBA

Satellite A200/

Satellite Pro A200 Series

User's Manual

Contents

Main Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks Macrovision License of Notice Safety Instructions When Using Your Computer Page FCC information FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information" EMC Regulatory Information Contact EU Declaration of Conformity Canadian Regulatory Information (Canada Only) BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) Following information is only for EU-member states: Optical Disc Drive Safety Instruction TOSHIBA Samsung Storage Technology CD-RW/DVD-ROM TS-L462D TEAC CD-RW/DVD-ROM DW-224E Pioneer DVD Super Multi DVR-K17 Location of the required label TOSHIBA Samsung Storage Technology DVD-Super Multi TS-L632 Location of the required label Hitachi-LG Data Storage DVD Super Multi GSA-T20N Location of the required label Panasonic DVD Super Multi UJ-850U Location of the required label TEAC DVD-Super Multi DV-W28EC International Precautions Modem warning notice Conformity Statement Network Compatibility Statement Japan regulations Region selection Redial Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68: Type of service Telephone company procedures If problems arise Disconnection Fax branding Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand Modem warning notice for Australia Notes for use of this device in New Zealand General conditions Important Notice General Precautions Creating a computer-friendly environment Stress injury Heat injury Pressure or impact damage Mobile phones Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Page Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Series Features Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Chapter 3 Getting Started Chapter 4 Operating Basics Chapter 5 The Keyboard Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes Chapter 7 HW Setup Chapter 8 Optional Devices Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Page Preface Manual contents Conventions Abbreviations Display Icons Keys Equipment checklist Hardware Software Documentation Page Chapter 1 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Series Features Features Processor Disclaimer (CPU) Chipset Memory BIOS Power Disclaimer (Battery Life) Floppy Disk Drive devices TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad Display Disclaimer (LCD) Disks Disclaimer (Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU") Disclaimer (HDD Drive Capacity) Slots (depending on configuration) Ports (depending on configuration) Multimedia Communications (depending on configuration) Security Security Lock Slot Special features Page TOSHIBA Value Added Package Utilities and Applications Options Users Manual 2-1 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 1 10 11 12 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed The following figure shows the computer front with its display panel in the closed position. * The availability of this feature is dependent on the model you purchased. Page Right side Left side Back side Underside Front with the display open Page Keyboard Indicators Optical Disc drive Region codes for DVD drives and media Writable discs CDs DVDs CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD Super Multi drive supporting R Double Layer AC adapter Chapter 3 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Opening the display Turning on the power Starting up for the first time Turning off the power Shut Down mode (Boot mode) Sleep Mode Benefits of Sleep Mode Executing Sleep Mode Sleep Mode limitations Hibernation mode Benefits of Hibernation Mode Starting Hibernation Mode Automatic Hibernation Mode Data save in Hibernation Mode Restarting the computer System Recovery Options Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery disc Create an Optical Recovery Discs Restoring the pre-installed software from the Recovery Hard Disk Drive Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery Discs Page Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad Dual Mode Pad Button function (Dual Mode Pad is provided with some models) Page Page Using the software Using the internal modem IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Region selection Properties menu Settings AutoRun Mode Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region. Location list for region selection. Open dialog box, if the modem and Telephony Current Location region code do not match. LAN Connecting the LAN cable Disconnecting the LAN cable Wireless LAN Network Security Bluetooth wireless technology Worldwide operation Radio links Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA Release Notes related to the Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA Product Support: Wireless communication switch Wireless communication LED Using optical disc drives Loading optical disc media Page Page Removing compact discs Buttons Page Before writing or rewriting When writing or rewriting Writing CDs/DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive supporting double layer disc recording Important message Disclaimer Before writing or rewriting Page When writing or rewriting How to make a Label Flash DVD When Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA How to make a DVD-Video How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactory Important information for use TOSHIBA Disc Creator Data Verification Media Care Discs TV-Out Setting up more than one display Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Page Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys F1 ... F12 function keys Soft keys: Fn key combinations or Emulation keys Hotkeys Windows special keys Keypad overlay Turning on the overlays Arrow mode Numeric mode Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on) Temporarily using overlay (overlay off) Temporarily changing modes Generating ASCII characters Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions Page Power indicators Battery indicator DC IN indicator Power indicator Battery types Battery pack Real Time Clock battery Care and use of the battery pack Safety precautions Danger Warning Caution Note Charging the batteries Procedures Time Charging time (hours) Battery charging notice Monitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating time Retaining data with power off (Sleep mode) Extending battery life Replacing the battery pack Removing the battery pack Page Installing the battery pack TOSHIBA Password Utility User Password Supervisor password Starting the computer by password Power-up modes Panel power off/on System automatic Sleep/Hibernation Chapter 7 HW Setup Accessing HW Setup HW Setup Window Page Page Page Chapter 8 Optional Devices Cards/Memory Power devices Peripheral devices Express Card Installing an Express Card Page SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory cards Installing a memory card Removing a memory card Memory card care Memory expansion Installing Memory on Bottom Side Page Removing Memory on Bottom Side Additional battery pack Additional AC adapter Battery charger External monitor Tel evi sio n For Intel Page Page Page Page i.LINK (IEEE1394) Precautions Connecting Disconnecting Page Page Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process Preliminary checklist Analyzing the problem Hardware and system checklist System start-up Self test Power Overheating power down AC power Battery Keyboard LCD panel Hard disk drive Password i.LINK (IEEE1394) Wireless LAN Monitor Sound system Pointing device TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad USB mouse USB TV output signal LAN Sleep/Hibernation Memory expansion Modem CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD Super Multi drive with double layer disc recording support Disk drive Real Time Clock TOSHIBA support Before you call Where to write Page Chapter 10 Disclaimers CPU Memory (Main System) Battery Life HDD Drive Capacity LCD Graphics Processor Unit (GPU) Wireless LAN Non-applicable Icons Page Appendix A Specifications Dimensions Weigh t Environmental Requirements Built-in Modem Page Page Appendix B Display Modes Displaying movies on a TV or CRT For Intel Page Page Page Page Appendix C AC Power Cord and Connectors Certification agencies Europe: Page Glossary A B bit: C Page D E F Page L M N O P R S