User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite® M200/M205 Series User's Guide1Contents27Introduction34This guide35Safety icons36Other icons used36Other documentation37Service options37Chapter 1: Getting Started38Selecting a place to work38Creating a computer-friendly environment38Keeping yourself comfortable39Precautions39Important information on your computer’s cooling fan40Setting up your computer41Setting up your software41Registering your computer with Toshiba42Adding optional external devices42Connecting to a power source43Charging the main battery45Using the computer for the first time46Opening the display panel46Your computer’s features and specifications47Turning on the power47Adding memory (optional)48Installing a memory module48Removing a memory module53Checking total memory55Hard Drive Recovery Utilities56Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs57Hard Disk Drive Recovery options58Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media63Installing drivers and applications64Using the TouchPad™64Scrolling with the TouchPad™65Control buttons65Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™65Using external display devices65Directing the display output when you turn on the computer66Adjusting the quality of the external display67Using an external keyboard67Using a mouse67Connecting a printer68Setting up a printer68Connecting an optional external diskette drive69Turning off the computer70Options for turning off the computer70Using the Shut Down command73Using and configuring Hibernation mode75Using and configuring Sleep mode78Closing the display panel80Customizing your computer’s settings81Caring for your computer81Cleaning the computer81Moving the computer81Using a computer lock82Chapter 2: Learning the Basics83Computing tips83Using the keyboard85Character keys85Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard85Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys86Function keys86Special Windows® keys86Overlay keys87Using the overlay to type numeric data87Starting a program88Starting a program from the Start menu88Starting a program from Windows® Explorer89Starting a program using the Start Search field90Saving your work90Printing your work92Backing up your work93Restoring your work93Using the optical drive93Optical drive components94Media control buttons95Inserting a compact disc95Playing an audio CD97Playing optical media98Creating a CD/DVD98Removing a disc with the computer on99Removing a disc with the computer off99Caring for CD or DVD discs100Toshiba’s online resources100Chapter 3: Mobile Computing101Toshiba’s energy-saver design101Running the computer on battery power101Battery Notice102Power management103Using additional batteries103Charging batteries103Charging the main battery104Charging the RTC battery104Monitoring main battery power105Determining remaining battery power107What to do when the main battery runs low107Setting battery notifications108Conserving battery power108Power Plans109Using a hot key to set the Power Plan110Changing the main battery111Removing the battery from the computer111Inserting a charged battery113Taking care of your battery114Safety precautions114Maintaining your battery115Disposing of used batteries116Traveling tips117Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features118Exploring the desktop118Finding your way around the desktop119Setting up for communications121Connecting a modem to a telephone line122Connecting your computer to a network123An overview of using the Internet125The Internet125The World Wide Web126Internet Service Providers126Connecting to the Internet126Surfing the Internet127Internet features127Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet128Exploring audio features128Recording sounds128Using external speakers or headphones129Web Cam129Using PC Cards130Inserting a PC Card130Removing a PC Card131Setting up a PC Card for your computer131Using an ExpressCard™132Inserting an ExpressCard™132Removing an ExpressCard™132Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot133Inserting memory media133Removing memory media134Using the i.LINK® port135Chapter 5: Utilities136TOSHIBA Assist137Connect138Secure139Protect & Fix140Optimize141Setting passwords142Using an instant password142Using a supervisor password143Using a user password144Deleting a user password145TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility146Mouse Utility147Toshiba Hardware Setup148TOSHIBA Zooming Utility150TOSHIBA Button Support151CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer152TOSHIBA Accessibility153ConfigFree™154Getting Started154ConfigFree Utilities155Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong158Problems that are easy to fix158Problems when you turn on the computer159The Windows® operating system is not working162Using Startup options to fix problems162Internet problems163The Windows® operating system can help you164Resolving a hardware conflict164A plan of action164Fixing a problem with Device Manager165Memory problems166Power and the batteries167Keyboard problems168Display problems169Disk drive problems171Optical drive problems173Sound system problems174PC Card problems174ExpressCard™ problems176Printer problems178Modem problems179Wireless networking problems180DVD operating problems182Develop good computing habits184Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system185If you need further assistance189Before you contact Toshiba189Contacting Toshiba189Other Toshiba Internet Web sites190Toshiba’s worldwide offices190Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards192Hot Key Cards192Using the Hot Key Cards193Application Cards194Using the Application Cards195Card Case195Hot key functions196Volume Mute197Password security198Power plan199Sleep mode200Hibernation mode201Display modes202Display brightness203Disabling or enabling wireless devices204Disabling or enabling the TouchPad205Changing screen resolution206Keyboard hot key functions207Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors208Glossary209Index223Size: 4.22 MBPages: 229Language: EnglishOpen manual