Toshiba R200-S2032 Manual

Table of Contents

• Portégé® R200/R205 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 the AC adapter
  • Using 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 (optional)
    • Installing a memory module
  • Removing a memory module
  • Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Recovery Utilities
    • Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs
    • Hard disk drive recovery using the recovery partition
    • Hard disk drive recovery using the Recovery media
    • Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility
    • Installing drivers and applications
  • Connecting a mouse
  • Connecting a printer
  • Connecting the modem
  • Connecting other external devices
  • Using the TouchPad
    • Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
  • Using the Toshiba Assist button
    • Customizing your computer’s settings
  • Powering off the computer
    • Closing the display panel
    • Different ways to turn the computer on and off
  • 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
  • Saving your work
    • Using a file extension
  • Printing your work
  • Backing up your files
    • Restoring your work
  • Connecting an external DVD-ROM/multi- function drive
  • Playing audio
  • Playing DVDs
  • 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
• 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 expansion device
  • Optional Slim Port Replicator
    • Back of the optional Slim Port Replicator
  • Using the optional Slim Port Replicator
    • Attaching the optional Slim Port Replicator to the computer
  • Connecting the optional external USB diskette drive
  • Using an external keyboard
    • Connecting a keyboard
  • Using an external monitor
    • Connecting the monitor
  • Connecting a mouse or a printer
  • Using PC Cards
    • Hot swapping PC Cards
    • Inserting a PC Card
    • Removing a PC Card
  • Using a Secure Digital (SD™) card
    • Inserting an SD™ card
    • Removing an 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 audio features
    • Using external speakers or headphones
    • Recording sounds
    • Using a microphone
• Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities
  • Fnesse®
    • Starting Fnesse
    • Assigning a key to a program or document
    • Viewing existing key assignments
    • Changing or removing existing key assignments
  • Hotkey utility
  • Toshiba Mobile Extension
  • TOSHIBA Assist
    • Optimize
    • Connect
    • Secure
    • Protect and Fix
    • TOSHIBA Button Controls
  • HDD Protection
  • TOSHIBA Power Saver
  • TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
  • TOSHIBA Password Utility
  • TOSHIBA Touch and Launch
  • TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  • TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility
  • SD™ Memory Card Format
  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
  • Hard disk drive passwords
    • 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
  • Fingerprint recognition utility
    • Enrolling in OmniPass
    • Replacing your passwords
    • Remembering passwords
    • Authentication settings
    • Password management
    • OmniPass user identities
    • Identities and password management
    • Care and maintenance of your fingerprint sensor
    • Fingerprint sensor limitations
• Chapter 7: 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
  • USA and Canada
  • United Kingdom
  • Australia
  • Europe
• 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