User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite® X200/X205 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 module54Checking total memory55Using the TouchPad™56Scrolling with the TouchPad™57Control buttons57Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™57Using the Dual Mode Pad57Using Dual Mode57Using external display devices60Connecting the display device60Directing the display output when you turn on the computer64Adjusting the quality of the external display65Using an external keyboard65Using a mouse65Connecting a printer65Setting up a printer66Connecting an optional external diskette drive67Turning off the computer67Options for turning off the computer68Using the Shut Down command70Using and configuring Hibernation mode72Using and configuring Sleep mode74Closing the display panel77Customizing your computer’s settings77Caring for your computer77Cleaning the computer77Moving the computer78Using a computer lock78Chapter 2: Learning the Basics79Computing tips79Using the keyboard80Character keys81Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys81Function keys81Special Windows® keys82Starting a program82Starting a program from the Start menu82Starting a program from Windows® Explorer83Starting a program using the Start Search field84Saving your work84Printing your work86Backing up your work87Restoring your work88Using Windows® Media Center in Windows Vista™88Media Center setup88Starting the Media Center89Using the optical drive89Optical drive components90Media control buttons91Inserting a compact disc91Playing an audio CD93Playing optical media94Creating a CD/DVD94Removing a disc with the computer on95Removing a disc with the computer off95Caring for CD or DVD discs95Toshiba’s online resources96Chapter 3: Mobile Computing97Toshiba’s energy-saver design97Running the computer on battery power97Battery Notice98Power management99Using additional batteries99Charging batteries99Charging the main battery100Charging the RTC battery100Monitoring main battery power101Determining remaining battery power103What to do when the main battery runs low103Setting battery notifications104Conserving battery power105Power Plans106Using a hot key to set the Power Plan107Changing the main battery108Removing the battery from the computer108Inserting a charged battery110Taking care of your battery111Safety precautions111Maintaining your battery112Disposing of used batteries113Traveling tips114Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features115Exploring the desktop115Finding your way around the desktop116Setting up for communications118Connecting a modem to a telephone line119Connecting your computer to a network120An overview of using the Internet122The Internet122The World Wide Web123Internet Service Providers123Connecting to the Internet123Surfing the Internet124Internet features124Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet125Exploring audio features125Recording sounds125Using external speakers or headphones126Web Cam126Using an ExpressCard™127Inserting an ExpressCard™127Removing an ExpressCard™128Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot128Inserting memory media129Removing memory media129Using the i.LINK® port130Chapter 5: Utilities131TOSHIBA Assist132Connect133Secure134Protect & Fix135Optimize136Setting passwords137Using an instant password137Using a supervisor password138Using a user password139Deleting a user password140TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility141TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility142Mouse Utility143Toshiba Hardware Setup144TOSHIBA Zooming Utility146TOSHIBA Button Support147CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer148TOSHIBA Accessibility149Fingerprint Authentication Utility150Fingerprint utility limitations150Fingerprint Enrollment150Fingerprint Logon152Power-on Security152Control Center153Password Bank155Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader158Fingerprint reader limitations160ConfigFree™160Getting Started161ConfigFree Utilities161Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong164Problems that are easy to fix164Problems when you turn on the computer165The Windows® operating system is not working168Using Startup options to fix problems168Internet problems169The Windows® operating system can help you170Resolving a hardware conflict170A plan of action170Fixing a problem with Device Manager171Memory problems172Power and the batteries173Keyboard problems174Display problems175Disk drive problems177Optical drive problems178Sound system problems179ExpressCard™ problems180Printer problems182Modem problems183Wireless networking problems183DVD operating problems186Develop good computing habits187Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system188If you need further assistance192Before you contact Toshiba192Contacting Toshiba193Other Toshiba Internet Web sites193Toshiba’s worldwide offices194Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards196Hot Key Cards196Using the Hot Key Cards197Application Cards198Using the Application Cards199Card Case199Hot key functions201Volume Mute201Password security202Power plan203Sleep mode204Hibernation mode205Display modes206Display brightness207Disabling or enabling wireless devices208Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad209Changing screen resolution210Keyboard hot key functions211Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors212Glossary213A215B215C216D217E219F219G220H220I221K221L221M222N222O223P223R224S225T225U225W226Index227Size: 4.34 MBPages: 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