User ManualTable of ContentsPortégé® M200/M205 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction37This guide38Safety icons39Other icons used40Other documentation40Service options41Chapter 1: Getting Started42Selecting a place to work42Creating a computer-friendly environment42Keeping yourself comfortable43Precautions43Important information on your computer’s cooling fan46Setting up your computer46Setting up your software47Registering your computer with Toshiba48Adding external devices48Connecting to a power source49Charging the main battery52Using the computer for the first time53Opening the display panel53Your computer’s features and specifications54Turning on the power54Adding memory55Installing a memory module56Removing a memory module60Checking total memory62Connecting an external USB mouse62Connecting an external USB keyboard63Connecting a printer63Setting up a printer64Connecting the modem65Connecting to a phone line66Connecting to a network67Using the TouchPad™67Primary and secondary control buttons67Disabling or enabling the TouchPad68Using the Cross-Functional button70Turning off the computer70Closing the display panel71Different ways to turn the computer on and off71Using your computer in tablet mode72Customizing your computer’s settings74Caring for your computer74Cleaning the computer74Moving the computer75Using a computer lock75Chapter 2: Learning the Basics77Computing tips77Using the keyboard78Character keys79Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard79Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys80Function keys80Windows® special keys81Overlay keys81Starting a program83Saving your work84Saving files84Printing your work86Backing up your work87Restoring your work87Playing audio88Powering down the computer90Turn Off or Shut down command90Restart command91Hibernation command91Standby command92Using Turn Off or Shut down92Turning off more quickly93Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down95Using Hibernation95Enabling the Hibernation command95Going into Hibernation mode95Going into Hibernation mode more quickly96Starting again from Hibernation98Using Standby98Going into Standby mode more quickly99Starting again from Standby101Toshiba’s online resources101Chapter 3: Mobile Computing102Toshiba’s energy-saver design102Running the computer on battery power102Battery Notice103Power management104Using additional batteries104Charging batteries105Charging the main battery105Charging the RTC battery106Monitoring main battery power107Determining remaining battery power109What to do when the main battery runs low111Setting battery alarms111Conserving battery power112Power Profiles113Using a hot key to set the Power Profile114Changing the main battery115Removing the battery from the computer115Inserting a charged battery118Taking care of your battery119Safety precautions119Maximizing battery life120Disposing of used batteries121Traveling tips122Chapter 4: Expansion Options123Using your computer at the office123Using an optional external DVD-ROM drive124Connecting an optional external DVD drive124Inserting discs (CD or DVD)125Removing discs (CD or DVD)126Caring for CDs and DVDs127Using external display devices128Directing the display output when you turn on the computer128Adjusting the quality of the external display129Display limitations130Using tablet mode130Preparing to use the tablet131Using tablet mode132Using the Toshiba tablet pen134Returning the computer to its original configuration135Using the i.LINK® port135Using PC Cards135Inserting a PC Card136Removing a PC Card137Hot swapping PC Cards137Using an optional SD™ card138Installing SD™ card drivers138Installing the SD™card in the SD slot139Formatting an optional SD™ card139Using Standby or Hibernate while using the SD™ card139Removing an optional SD™ card140Chapter 5: Exploring Your Computer’s Features141Windows® XP special features141Personalizing your desktop142Customizing the taskbar142Bringing the world to your desktop143Changing desktop and browsing style144Personalizing individual windows145Customizing window toolbars146Displaying information about each folder147Setting up for communications148Determining the COM port149Using the Ethernet LAN Port150Accessing a LAN151Using wireless LAN connectivity151An overview of using the Internet152The Internet152The World Wide Web152Internet Service Providers153Connecting to the Internet153Surfing the Internet154Internet features154Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet155Using audio features155Using external speakers or headphones155Recording sounds156Using a microphone157Adjusting recording settings158Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities159Fn-esse160Starting Fn-esse160Assigning a key to a program or document161Viewing existing key assignments163Changing or removing existing key assignments164Hotkey utility164TOSHIBA Console165Customize Your Computer166Network166Security166Power Management167Toshiba Hardware Setup169The Toshiba Rotation Utility170Cross Menu Utility174TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Utility176TOSHIBA Zooming Utility177TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format178TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility179Chapter 7: Keeping Your Files Safe181Using passwords in the Windows ® operating system181User-level passwords182Setting a user-level password182Disabling the user-level password183Using the power-on (user-level) password184Using the instant (user-level) password184Using the HDD password184Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup185Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup186Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup187Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup189Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup190Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong191Problems that are easy to fix191Problems when you turn on the computer193The Windows ® operating system is not working195Using Startup options to fix problems196Internet problems197The Windows® XP operating system can help you197Resolving a hardware conflict198A plan of action198Resolving hardware conflicts on your own199Fixing a problem with Device Manager200Memory problems202Power and the batteries203Keyboard problems205Display problems206Disk drive problems208DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems211Sound system problems212PC Card problems212Printer problems216Modem problems217Wireless networking problems218DVD operating problems221Develop good computing habits224Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP225If you need further assistance231Before you contact Toshiba231Contacting Toshiba232Other Toshiba Internet Web sites233Toshiba’s worldwide offices233Appendix A: Hot Keys235Volume Mute235Password security236Without a password236With a password236Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged237Power usage mode238Standby mode238Hibernation mode239Display modes240Display brightness240Disabling or enabling wireless devices241Disabling or enabling the TouchPad241Keyboard hot keys242Zooming applications in/out242Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors243Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer244Getting Started245Starting ConfigFree245ConfigFree Utilities247Connectivity Doctor247Search for Wireless Devices250Profile Settings255ConfigFree SUMMIT259Quick Connect263Using the Automatic Switch266Semi-Automatic Switch Feature266Glossary268Index283Size: 3.4 MBPages: 290Language: EnglishOpen manual
