Toshiba M200-S838 Manual

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Table of Contents

  • Portégé M200 Series
  • System Characteristics
    • Chipset
      • Hard Disk Drive:
      • Toshiba Software and Utilities
      • Third-party Software
    • Limited Warranty18
    • Standard Limited Warranty Upgrades and Extensions
      • Limited Warranty Extensions
        • SystemGuard19 Advanced Protection Coverage w/ ServiceExpress
        • SystemGuard19 Advanced Protection Coverage + Business On-Site Repair
        • ServiceExpress
        • Business On-Site Repair
    • Accessories
Pages: 290 | Size: 3.64 MB

Table of Contents

  • Portégé® M200/M205 Series User’s Guide
  • Contents
  • Introduction
    • This guide
    • Safety icons
      • Other icons used
    • Other documentation
    • Service options
  • Chapter 1: Getting Started
    • Selecting a place to work
      • Creating a computer-friendly environment
      • Keeping yourself comfortable
      • Precautions
      • Important information on your computer’s cooling fan
    • Setting up your computer
      • Setting up your software
    • Registering your computer with Toshiba
    • Adding external devices
    • Connecting to a power source
    • Charging the main battery
    • Using the computer for the first time
      • Opening the display panel
      • Your computer’s features and specifications
      • Turning on the power
    • Adding memory
      • Installing a memory module
      • Removing a memory module
      • Checking total memory
    • Connecting an external USB mouse
    • Connecting an external USB keyboard
    • Connecting a printer
      • Setting up a printer
    • Connecting the modem
      • Connecting to a phone line
    • Connecting to a network
    • Using the TouchPad™
      • Primary and secondary control buttons
      • Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
    • Using the Cross-Functional button
    • Turning off the computer
      • Closing the display panel
      • Different ways to turn the computer on and off
    • Using your computer in tablet mode
      • Customizing your computer’s settings
    • Caring for your computer
      • Cleaning the computer
      • Moving the computer
      • Using a computer lock
  • Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
    • Computing tips
    • Using the keyboard
      • Character keys
      • Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard
      • Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
      • Function keys
      • Windows® special keys
      • Overlay keys
    • Starting a program
    • Saving your work
      • Saving files
    • Printing your work
    • Backing up your work
      • Restoring your work
    • Playing audio
    • Powering down the computer
      • Turn Off or Shut down command
      • Restart command
      • Hibernation command
      • Standby command
    • Using Turn Off or Shut down
      • Turning off more quickly
      • Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down
    • Using Hibernation
      • Enabling the Hibernation command
      • Going into Hibernation mode
      • Going into Hibernation mode more quickly
      • Starting again from Hibernation
    • Using Standby
      • Going into Standby mode more quickly
      • Starting again from Standby
    • Toshiba’s online resources
  • Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
    • Toshiba’s energy-saver design
    • Running the computer on battery power
      • Battery Notice
      • Power management
      • Using additional batteries
    • Charging batteries
      • Charging the main battery
      • Charging the RTC battery
    • Monitoring main battery power
      • Determining remaining battery power
      • What to do when the main battery runs low
      • Setting battery alarms
      • Conserving battery power
      • Power Profiles
      • Using a hot key to set the Power Profile
    • Changing the main battery
      • Removing the battery from the computer
      • Inserting a charged battery
    • Taking care of your battery
      • Safety precautions
      • Maximizing battery life
    • Disposing of used batteries
    • Traveling tips
  • Chapter 4: Expansion Options
    • Using your computer at the office
    • Using an optional external DVD-ROM drive
      • Connecting an optional external DVD drive
      • Inserting discs (CD or DVD)
      • Removing discs (CD or DVD)
      • Caring for CDs and DVDs
    • Using external display devices
      • Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
      • Adjusting the quality of the external display
      • Display limitations
    • Using tablet mode
      • Preparing to use the tablet
      • Using tablet mode
      • Using the Toshiba tablet pen
      • Returning the computer to its original configuration
    • Using the i.LINK® port
    • Using PC Cards
      • Inserting a PC Card
      • Removing a PC Card
      • Hot swapping PC Cards
    • Using an optional SD™ card
      • Installing SD™ card drivers
      • Installing the SD™card in the SD slot
      • Formatting an optional SD™ card
      • Using Standby or Hibernate while using the SD™ card
      • Removing an optional SD™ card
  • Chapter 5: Exploring Your Computer’s Features
    • Windows® XP special features
    • Personalizing your desktop
      • Customizing the taskbar
      • Bringing the world to your desktop
      • Changing desktop and browsing style
      • Personalizing individual windows
      • Customizing window toolbars
      • Displaying information about each folder
    • Setting up for communications
      • Determining the COM port
      • Using the Ethernet LAN Port
      • Accessing a LAN
      • Using wireless LAN connectivity
    • An overview of using the Internet
      • The Internet
      • The World Wide Web
      • Internet Service Providers
      • Connecting to the Internet
      • Surfing the Internet
      • Internet features
      • Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet
    • Using audio features
      • Using external speakers or headphones
      • Recording sounds
      • Using a microphone
      • Adjusting recording settings
  • Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities
    • Fn-esse
      • Starting Fn-esse
      • Assigning a key to a program or document
      • Viewing existing key assignments
      • Changing or removing existing key assignments
    • Hotkey utility
    • TOSHIBA Console
      • Customize Your Computer
      • Network
      • Security
    • Power Management
      • Toshiba Hardware Setup
    • The Toshiba Rotation Utility
    • Cross Menu Utility
    • TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Utility
    • TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
    • TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format
    • TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility
  • Chapter 7: Keeping Your Files Safe
    • Using passwords in the Windows ® operating system
      • User-level passwords
      • Setting a user-level password
      • Disabling the user-level password
      • Using the power-on (user-level) password
      • Using the instant (user-level) password
      • Using the HDD password
      • Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup
      • Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup
      • Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup
      • Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup
      • Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup
  • Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong
    • Problems that are easy to fix
    • Problems when you turn on the computer
    • The Windows ® operating system is not working
      • Using Startup options to fix problems
      • Internet problems
      • The Windows® XP operating system can help you
    • Resolving a hardware conflict
      • A plan of action
      • Resolving hardware conflicts on your own
      • Fixing a problem with Device Manager
      • Memory problems
      • Power and the batteries
      • Keyboard problems
      • Display problems
      • Disk drive problems
      • DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems
      • Sound system problems
      • PC Card problems
      • Printer problems
      • Modem problems
      • Wireless networking problems
    • DVD operating problems
    • Develop good computing habits
      • Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP
    • If you need further assistance
      • Before you contact Toshiba
      • Contacting Toshiba
    • Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
    • Toshiba’s worldwide offices
  • Appendix A: Hot Keys
    • Volume Mute
    • Password security
      • Without a password
      • With a password
      • Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged
    • Power usage mode
    • Standby mode
    • Hibernation mode
    • Display modes
    • Display brightness
    • Disabling or enabling wireless devices
    • Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
    • Keyboard hot keys
    • Zooming applications in/out
  • Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
  • Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer
    • Getting Started
      • Starting ConfigFree
    • ConfigFree Utilities
      • Connectivity Doctor
      • Search for Wireless Devices
      • Profile Settings
      • ConfigFree SUMMIT
      • Quick Connect
    • Using the Automatic Switch
    • Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
  • Glossary
  • Index