Toshiba Satellite A200 Series User manual

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User’s Manual
A200 Series

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Copyright
© 2007 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under copyright law,
this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written
permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the
use of the information contained herein.
TOSHIBA A200 Series Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual
First edition April 2007
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etc. are protected by the copyright laws. These copyrighted materials may
be copied for private use at home only. If, beyond the limitation above, you
copy (including to transform data formats) or modify these materials,
transfer them or distribute them via the Internet without approval of
copyright owners, you may be subject to claims for compensation for
damage and/or criminal penalties due to infringements of copyrights or
personal rights. Please remember to observe the copyright laws when you
use this product to copy the copyrighted works or perform other actions.
Please note that you may infringe the owner’s rights protected by the
copyright laws if you use the screen mode switching functions (e.g. Wide
mode, Wide Zoom mode, etc.) of this product to display enlarged images/
video at coffee shops or hotels for the purposes of profits or providing these
to the public.
Disclaimer
This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The
instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the A200 Series
Portable Personal Computers at the time of this manual’s production.
However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change
without notice. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly
or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer
and the manual.
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential
unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights
reserved.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat.
No’s. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535
and other U.S. and world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and
“DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by its proprietor and used by
TOSHIBA under license.
iLINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used
in this manual.
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This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected
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protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized
by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
When Using Your Computer
Do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with
the base resting directly on your body. With extended operation, heat can
potentially build up in the base. Allowing sustained contact with the skin
could cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn.
■Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow
installation instructions closely.
■Do not carry a battery in your pocket, purse, or other container where
metal objects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the battery
terminals. The resulting excessive current follow can cause extremely
high temperatures and may result in damage from burns.
■Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter’s power cable and that
the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.
■Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on the
floor, when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. Do
not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce
cooling; also, do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying
case.
■Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for use with
this computer. Use of another type of battery or AC adapter may risk fire
or explosion.

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■Before you connect the computer to a power source, ensure that the
voltage rating of the AC adapter matches that of the available power
source.
115V/60Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern
countries such as Taiwan.
100 V/50Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V/60Hz in western Japan.
230 V/50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East.
■If you use an extension cable with your AC adapter, ensure that the total
ampere rating of the products that are plugged into it do not exceed the
ampere rating of the extension cable itself.
■To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or
disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this
product during an electrical storm.
■When setting up the computer for work, place it on a level surface.
■Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with
local authorities for disposal instructions.
■When travelling, do not check the computer as baggage. You can put
your computer through an X-ray security machine, but never put your
computer through a metal detector. If you have the computer checked
by hand, be sure to have a charged battery available in case you are
asked to turn on the computer.
■When travelling with the hard drive removed from the computer, wrap
the drive in a non-conducting material, such as cloth or paper. If you
have the drive checked by hand, be ready to install the drive in the
computer. Your can put the hard drive through an X-ray security
machine, but never put it through a metal detector.
■When travelling, do not place the computer in overhead storage
compartments where it could slide around. Do not drop your computer
or subject it to other mechanical shocks.
■Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from environmental
hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and
overexposure to sunlight.
■When you move your computer between environments with very
different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form
on or within the computer. To avoid damaging the computer, allow
sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the computer.
■When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain relief
loop, not on the cable itself. As you pull out the connector, keep it
evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you
connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and
aligned.
■Before you clean your computer, turn if off, unplug it from its power
source, and remove the battery.
■Handle components with care. Hold a component such as a memory
module by its edges, not its pins.

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■Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub,
washing bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
■Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
■Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
■Use only the power cord indicated in this manual.
■Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by
the manufacturer.
■Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
■To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunication line cord.
TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case.
EU Declaration of Conformity
When using telephone equipment in conjunction with your computer, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:
Use only the battery pack that came with the computer or an optional
battery pack. Use of the wrong battery could damage your computer.
TOSHIBA decrares that this product conforms to the following Standards:
This product is labelled with the CE Mark in accordance with the related
European Directives, notably Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
89/ 336/EEC for the notebook and the electronic accessories including the
supplied power adapter, the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment Directive 99/5/EEC in case of implemented
telecommunication accessories and the Low Voltage Directive
73/23/EEC for the supplied power adapter.
CE Marking is the responsibility of TOSHIBA EUROPE GmbH,
Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany, phone [phone].
For a copy of the related CE Declaration of Conformity please refer to the
following website: http://epps.toshiba-teg.com.

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GOST
Following information is only for EU-member states:
The symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste. Please ensure this product is properly
disposed as inappropriate waste handling of this product may
cause potential hazards to the environment and human health.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Optical Disc Drive Safety Instruction
Your A200 computer is equipped with one of the following drives: DVD
Super Multi (+-R DL) drive, HD DVD ROM drive or HD DVD-R drive.
This symbol may not stick depending on the country and region where you
purchased.
■The optical disc drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of
this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for
future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an
authorized service location.
■Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other
than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
■To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.

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The optical drive that is used in this computer is equipped with a laser
device. A classification label with the following sentence is affixed to the
surface of the drive.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
The drive with the above label is certified by the manufacturer that the drive
complies with the requirement for laser product on the date of
manufacturing pursuant to article 21 of Code of Federal Regulations by the
United States of America, Department of Health & Human Services, Food
and Drug Administration.
In other countries, the drive is certified to comply with the requirement
pursant to IEC 825 and EN60825 on class 1 laser product.
Your computer is equipped with one of the optical drives in the following list:
Manufacturer Type
Pioneer DVD Super Multi (±R Double Layer)
DVR-K17
Toshiba Samsung DVD Super Multi (±R Double Layer)
TS-L632
Hitachi DVD Super Multi (±R Double Layer)
GSA-T20N
Panasonic DVD Super Multi (±R Double Layer)
UJ-850U
Teac DVD Super Multi (±R Double Layer)
DV-W28EC
Toshiba HD DVD ROM
TS-L802A
Toshiba HD DVD-R
TS-L902A

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Modem warning notice
Conformity Statement
The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for
pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched
Telephone Network (PSTN).
However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in
different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an
unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network
termination point.
In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the
first instance.
Network Compatibility Statement
This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following
networks. It has been tested to and found to confirm with the additional
requirements conditional in EG 201 121.
Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network,
please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details.
The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate
national type approvals. It has not been tested for conformity to national
type regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific
function on specific national networks can be given.
Germany ATAAB AN005, AN006, AN007, AN009, AN010
and DE03, 04, 05, 08, 09, 12, 14, 17
Greece ATAAB AN005, AN006 and GR01, 02, 03, 04
Portugal ATAAB AN001, 005, 006, 007, 011 and P03, 04,
08, 10
Spain ATAAB AN005, 007, 012, and ES01
Switzerland ATAAB AN002
Norway ATAAB AN002, 005, 007 and NO 01, 02
All other countries/
regions
ATAAB AN003, 004

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General Precautions
TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and
withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be
observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
computer.
Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions
included in the text of the manual.
Creating a computer-friendly environment
Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer
and any other items you are using, such as a printer.
Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide
adequate ventilation. Otherwise, they may overheat.
To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area
from:
■Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight.
■Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as
stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the
computer) or speakerphones.
■Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature
change such as air conditioner vents or heaters.
■Extreme heat, cold, or humidity.
■Liquids and corrosive chemicals.
Stress injury
Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. It contains
information on the prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists
that can be caused by extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3, Getting Started,
also includes information on work space design, posture and lighting that
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Heat injury
■Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer is
used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the
temperature will not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain physical
contact with the computer for a long time, for example if you rest the
computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest, your
skin might suffer a low-heat injury.
■If the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with
the metal plate supporting the various interface ports as this can
become hot.
■The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use but this
condition does not indicate a malfunction. If you need to transport the
AC adaptor, you should disconnect it and let it cool before moving it.
■Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat as the
material could become damaged.
Pressure or impact damage
Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to any form of
strong impact as this can damage the computer’s components or otherwise
cause it to malfunction.
Mobile phones
Please be aware that the use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio
system. The operation of the computer will not be impaired in any way, but
it is recommended that a minimum distance of 30cm is maintained between
the computer and a mobile phone that is in use.
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
All important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is
described in the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort.
Be sure to read it before using the computer.

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Table of Contents
Preface
Manual contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
Equipment checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
Chapter 1 A200 Series Features
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
TOSHIBA Value Added Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Utilities and Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour
Front with the display closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Front with the display open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Keyboard Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Optical Disc drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Chapter 3 Getting Started
Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Opening the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Starting up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Turning off the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Restarting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
System Recovery Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Restoring the pre-installed software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Chapter 4 Operating Basics
Using the TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Dual Mode Pad Button function
(Dual Mode Pad is provided with some models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Using the Web Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

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Using the internal modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Using optical disc drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
TOSHIBA Disc Creator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17
Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
TV-Out & HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
Setting up more than one display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20
Cleaning the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21
Moving the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21
Chapter 5 About the HD DVD
Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER to enjoy HD DVDs. . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Operating TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Using the Computer in place of an HD DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
HD DVD-R Disc writing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Writing CDs/DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive or
HD DVD-ROM drive supporting double layer disc recording . . . .5-13
Writing CDs/DVDs/HD DVDs on a HD DVD-R drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18
When Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory® for TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . . .5-22
Chapter 6 The Keyboard
Typewriter keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
F1 ... F12 function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Soft keys: Fn key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Windows special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Keypad overlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Generating ASCII characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
Chapter 7 Power and Power-Up Modes
Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
Power indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Care and use of the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Replacing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
TOSHIBA Password Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-13
Power-up modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14
Panel power off/on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14
System automatic Sleep/Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14

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Chapter 8 HW Setup
Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
HW Setup Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Chapter 9 Optional Devices
Express Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Additional battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Additional AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
External monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
i.LINK (IEEE1394a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Security lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
Problem solving process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Hardware and system checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
TOSHIBA support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Chapter 11 Disclaimers
Appendix A Specifications
Appendix B Display Modes
Appendix C AC Power Cord and Connectors
Appendix D If your computer is stolen
Glossary

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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the A200 Series computer. This
powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability,
including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliable,
high-performance computing.
This manual tells how to set up and begin using your A200 Series
computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your
computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and
troubleshooting.
If you are a new user of computers or if you’re new to portable computing,
first read over the A200 Series Features and The Grand Tour chapters to
familiarize yourself with the computer’s features, components and
accessory devices. Then read Getting Started for
step-by-step instructions on setting up your computer.
If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the
preface to learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted
with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to look over the
Special features section of the A200 Series Features, to learn about
features that are unique to the computer.
Manual contents
This manual has eleven chapters, four appendixes and a glossary.
Chapter 1, A200 Series Features, is an overview of the computer’s special
features, utilities, and options.
Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the computer and
briefly explains how they function.
Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin
operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work
area. Be sure to read the sections on setting up the operating system and
on restoring the pre-installed software.
Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on using the following
devices: TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad, the optical disc drives, the internal
modem, LAN and wireless LAN. It also provides tips on care of the
computer, disks and DVD/CD-ROMs.
Chapter 5, About the HD DVD, describes the features, use of HD DVD and
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Chapter 6, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including
the keypad overlay and hotkeys.
Chapter 7, Power and Power-Up Modes, gives details on the computer’s
power resources.
Chapter 8, HW Setup, introduces you to the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
program.
Chapter 9, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available.
Chapter 10, Troubleshooting, provides helpful information on how to
perform some diagnostic tests, and suggests courses of action if the
computer doesn’t seem to be working properly.
Chapter 11, Disclaimers, provides disclaimer information related to your
computer.
The Appendices provide technical information about your computer.
The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of
acronyms used in the text.
Conventions
This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight
terms and operating procedures.
Abbreviations
On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are
enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only
Memory (ROM). Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary.
Icons
Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. The indicator
panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information
on.
Keys
The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer
operations. A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they
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Key operation
Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We
identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign
(+). For example, Ctrl + C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same
time press C. If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the
same time press the third.
Display
Messages
Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your
attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below.
Terminology
This term is defined in this document as follows:
DISKCOPY A: B: When procedures require an action such as
clicking an icon or entering text, the icon’s name
or the text you are to type in is represented in the
type face you see to the left.
SABC Names of windows or icons or text generated by
the computer that appears on its display screen
is presented in the type face you see to the left.
Pay attention! A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or
failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your
equipment.
Please read. A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of
your equipment.
Start The word “Start” refers to the button in
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Equipment checklist
Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packing materials for
future use. Check to make sure you have all the following items:
Hardware
■A200 Series Series Portable Personal Computer
■Universal AC Adapter and Power Cord
■Modular cable for modem (provided with some models)
Software
■The following software which is pre-installed on your hard disk:
■Microsoft®Windows Vista™
■DVD Video Player
■TOSHIBA Disc Creator
■TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer
■TOSHIBA ConfigFree
■TOSHIBA Assist
■TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility*
■TOSHIBA Acoustic Silencer
■TOSHIBA HW Setup
■TOSHIBA Value Add Package Utility
■TOSHIBA Supervisor Password Utility
■Ulead DVD MovieFactory®
■Online Manual
* The availability of this software is dependent on the model you purchased.
The system may not function properly if you use drivers that are not
pre-installed or distributed by TOSHIBA.
SD Memory Card Format Utility and other SD functions are packaged into
TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities. When uninstalling the SD utilities, click
Start -> Control Panel -> Uninstall a program, and select TOSHIBA SD
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Documentation
■Your computer’s documentation:
■A200 Series Personal Computer User’s Manual
■A200 Series Quickstart
■Microsoft®Windows Vista™ Quick Start Guide (provided with some
models)
■Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort
■Warranty Information
Backup media
■Product Recovery DVD-ROM
If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer
immediately.

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