Toshiba M200, M205 226 Index

226 Index

K

keyboard

character keys 85 function keys 86 hot keys 207 not working 160 overlay keys 87

special Windows® keys 86 troubleshooting 168 using 85

keyboard, external 67 keyboard, full-size 85

L

lock

computer, using 82

M

main battery removing 111

memory adding 48

problem solving 166

removing expansion slot cover 50 memory module

inserting 51 installation 48 removing 55

microphone 128 modem

connecting to telephone line 122 determining COM port 121 problem solving 179 resetting port to default settings

121 upgrading 121

monitor 65 connecting 66 not working 169

mouse installing 67 serial 67

mouse utility 147

N

network accessing 123

Dial-Up Networking Wizard 123 networking

wireless 125 Notification Area 120

O

opening the display panel 46 optical drive

problems 173 troubleshooting 173

other documentation 37 overlay keys 87

P

password

deleting a supervisor 144 disabling a user 145 setting a user 144 supervisor

set up 143 types 142

passwords

instant, using 142 setting 142

PC Card checklist 174

computer stops working 175 configuring 131

errors 176

hot swapping fails 175 inserting 130

not recognized 176 problem solving 174, 175 removing 131

setting up 131

port

COM 121 Ethernet LAN 124 RGB 65

power

Contents

Satellite® M200/M205 Series User’s Guide Model: Satellite® M200/M205 Series Protection of Stored Data Critical Applications Industry Canada Requirement FCC requirements Disconnection Instructions for IC CS-03Certified Equipment Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and Your Health Regulatory Information Canada – Industry Canada (IC) EU Declaration of Conformity VCCI Class B Information Modem Warning Notice Using this Equipment in Japan Device Authorization Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Page Page Page Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi® Link 4965AGN Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Interoperability Approved Countries/Regions for use (Bluetooth® wireless technology) Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and Your Health Regulatory statements Using this Equipment in Japan 2.4FH1 Device Authorization Optical Drive Safety Instructions Copyright Export Administration Regulation Notice Trademarks Computer Disposal Information Contents This guide Safety icons Other icons used Other documentation Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Your computer’s features and specifications Turning on the power Adding memory (optional) Computing tips Using the keyboard Character keys Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Power management Using additional batteries Charging batteries Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet Exploring audio features TOSHIBA Accessibility ConfigFree™ Getting Started ConfigFree Utilities Problems that are easy to fix Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshiba’s worldwide offices Hot Key Cards Using the Hot Key Cards Application Cards Introduction This guide Safety icons Other documentation Service options Getting Started Selecting a place to work Getting Started ❖Extreme heat, cold, or humidity ❖Liquids and corrosive chemicals Keeping yourself comfortable Precautions Selecting a place to work ❖Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active ❖Scan all new files for viruses Important information on your computer’s cooling fan ❖Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object Setting up your computer Registering your computer with Toshiba Adding optional external devices Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to the computer: 1Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-INon the side of the computer Charging the main battery Using the computer for the first time Your computer’s features and specifications Turning on the power Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step The Shut Down menu appears (Sample Image) Shut Down menu 2Click Shut Down 10Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of the computer another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket Page Removing a memory module If “Start Windows® Normally” is highlighted, then press Enter Checking total memory 1Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears Memory (RAM) Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Recovery Disc Creator All Programs DVD Create Hard Disk Drive Recovery options Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovery of Factory Default Software The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2Select Recover to out-of-box-state,and then click Next Erasing the hard disk Erase the hard disk Delete all data and partitions from the hard Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard To recover only your C: drive: On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select 2Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions 3Click Next to begin the restoration 4Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer 5Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media “Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs” on page 2When the initial screen displays, press F12. The boot menu appears Using the arrow keys, select the Using the TouchPad™ Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector 2 Connect the device’s power cable to a live electrical outlet 3 Turn on the external device 4 Select the settings you desire and click Apply 5 Click OK Using an external keyboard Using a mouse Connecting a printer Connecting an optional external diskette drive Turning off the computer Hibernation mode Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page Sleep mode Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power For information on using Sleep, see “Using and configuring Sleep mode” on page Using the Shut Down command Turning off the computer more quickly 1Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options Change plan settings 3Click Change advanced power settings Power buttons and lid ❖Lid close action Shut down ❖Power button action Restarting your computer Using and configuring Hibernation mode 2Click Hibernate Configuring Hibernation mode options 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options 3 Click Change advanced power settings Hibernate Starting again from Hibernation mode Using and configuring Sleep mode Sleep Configuring Sleep mode options Put the computer to sleep On battery Plugged in Never 4Click Change advanced power settings Starting again from Sleep mode Closing the display panel Customizing your computer’s settings Caring for your computer Caring for your computer Using a computer lock Learning the Basics Computing tips Computing tips Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Function keys Special Windows® keys Windows Overlay keys Using the overlay to type numeric data Using the overlay for cursor control Starting a program Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 2Click Accessories 3Click Windows Explorer Program Files Windows NT Saving your work Saving files File Save 2Click Browse folders File names Printing your work Backing up your work Using the optical drive NOTE When viewing DVD movies use Toshiba DVD Player Optical drive components The optical drive is located on the side of the computer Your optical drive may look like this: (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Media control buttons (Sample Illustration) Media Control buttons Internet browser button Media button Play/Pause button 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 Playing an audio CD ❖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 Removing a disc with the computer on To 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 Toshiba’s online resources Mobile Computing Toshiba’s energy-saverdesign Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice “Maintaining your battery” on page page The computer also has an internal real-time-clock(RTC) battery The RTC battery charges only while the computer is powered on Charging batteries Charging batteries Charging the main battery The battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions: ❖The battery is extremely hot or cold ❖The battery is almost completely discharged Monitoring main battery power AC power supply replacing the main battery light ( ) (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power calculations What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can: ❖Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery Setting battery notifications 1Click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and then Power Options Battery Conserving battery power Power Plans Create a Power Plan Change Plan Settings Change Advanced Settings Save Changes Using a hot key to set the Power Plan Changing the main battery Changing the main battery 5Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock 6Slide the battery release latch to release the battery 7Pull the discharged battery out of the computer Inserting a charged battery Taking care of your battery Maintaining your battery Disposing of used batteries Traveling tips Exploring the desktop Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop (Sample Image) Windows® operating system desktop Icons Various icons are initially displayed on your system desktop, for example: Start button Taskbar Notification Area Setting up for communications Setting up for communications Connecting a modem to a telephone line Connecting your computer to a network Accessing a network Setting up the connection Dial Up Connect How to disable the Ethernet LAN port 1Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System An overview of using the Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Internet features Exploring audio features Web Cam Using PC Cards Removing a PC Card Safely Remove Hardware Safe to Remove Hardware Setting up a PC Card for your computer Using an ExpressCard™ Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 2Push 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 Using the i.LINK® port Utilities TOSHIBA Assist 138 Utilities Connect Secure 140 Utilities Protect & Fix Optimize Setting passwords Using a supervisor password Setting a supervisor password To set a supervisor password: 1Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist 2On the left side, click the Secure tab 144 Utilities Cancel 8Shut down the system to complete the process Deleting a supervisor password To delete a supervisor password: Deleting a user password TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Mouse Utility Toshiba Hardware Setup CPU Dynamically Switchable Power Always TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Button Support CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility ConfigFree™ ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor 156 Utilities Profile Settings Internet settings Devices 3Click Open Settings Add Problems that are easy to fix Problems when you turn on the computer The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens “Problems that are easy to fix” on page “Resolving a hardware conflict” on page The computer displays the message The computer displays the Non-Systemdisk or disk error message The AC power light is blinking Step-Charging the computer’s battery Ask Iris The Windows® operating system is not working The Windows® operating system is not working Description Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in Resolving a hardware conflict Resolving conflicts There 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 Resources Memory problems Power and the batteries The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does Keyboard problems The keyboard produces unexpected characters Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard 2Click Restart The computer will restart and recognize the device Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen does not look right Personalize Windows Color and Appearance Display settings The built-inscreen flickers Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Disk drive problems Error-checking Tools Check now Your hard disk seems very slow Your 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 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 Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and preventing it from ejecting Some discs run correctly but others do not Sound system problems No 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 Resolving PC Card problems The 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 The system does not recognize your PC Card Refer 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 Resolving ExpressCard™ problems The slot appears to be dead. ExpressCards™ that used to work no longer work The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert an ExpressCard™ 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 what you see on the screen Modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly The modem is on, set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data Wireless networking problems Wi-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 Details DHCP Enabled DVD operating problems Ablank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROMmovie or title 2Click Choose when to turn off the display 4Click Save changes The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title None Develop good computing habits Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system Saving system configuration with Restore Points 1Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then System Restore 2Click open System Protection Back Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system 2Click Start 3Click 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 Page If you need further assistance Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshiba’s worldwide offices Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 20041, Agrate Brianza Hot Key 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 Page Page Display modes Display brightness This TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Display brightness Disabling or enabling wireless devices Disabling or enabling the TouchPad This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the TouchPad (Sample Image) Disable or Enable TouchPad options ❖To enable the TouchPad, select ❖To disable the TouchPad, select Changing screen resolution Keyboard hot key functions This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom-in Power Cord/Cable Connectors USA and Canada AustraliaEurope Acronyms Glossary DOS DPI DSTN DVD-ROM Terms 212 Glossary baud rate bits per second BIOS (basic input/output system) — Basic instructions, stored in read bits per second (bps) results to another device that uses the information occupies 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 214 Glossary device device driver directory — See folder disable — To turn a computer option off. See also enable double-density download upload drag driver — See device driver 216 Glossary file extension file name format function keys hot key hot swapping icon internal device — See device World Wide Web 218 Glossary local area network — See LAN memory RAM ROM non-system system disk optical drive palette — See color palette palette 220 Glossary port — 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 select shortcut — See keyboard shortcut shortcut software — See program. Compare hardware software 222 Glossary Web — See World Wide Web Web protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components Index 224 Index communications network connection 123 set up compact disc positioning 96 compact discs using Index 226 Index power button 48, 57 power plan hot 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 228 Index not running correctly 172 projector real-timeclock (RTC) battery 102 recording main battery 111 RJ-11jack running the computer on battery power warranty limited warranty 37 Web Web Cam 129 Web sites 189 Wi-Fi® Help and Support 164 problem solving Windows® operating system desktop