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Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 TOSHIBA Satellite A200/ Satellite Pro A200 Series User's Manual[...]

ii Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Copyright © 2007 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under copyright law, this manual cann ot be reproduced in any form withou t the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. TOSHIBA Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A20[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 iii iLINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed a bove may be used in this manual. Macr ovision License of Notice This product incorporates copyright prot ection technology that is protect ed by U.S. patents and other int ellectual pr operty rights. Use of this co[...]

iv Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 ■ Before you connect the comp uter to a power source, ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adapter match es that of the available power source. 115V/60Hz in most of N orth and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as Taiwan. 100 V/50Hz in eastern Japan an d 100 V/60Hz in western Japan. 230 V/50[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 v ■ Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washin g bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. ■ Avoid using a tele phone (other than a cordless type ) during an el ectrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. ■ Do no[...]

vi Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 EMC Regulatory Information Contact EU Declaration of Conformity Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B l imits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non- compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA is likel y to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded c[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 vii Canadian Regulatory In formation (Canada Only) This digital apparatus does not excee d the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communi cations. Note that Canadian Department of Communications (DOC) regulati[...]

viii Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Optical Disc Drive Safety Instruction The optical dri ve that is use d in th is computer is equipped with a laser device. A classification label with the following sentence is affix ed to the surface of the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 KLASS 1 LAS[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 ix TOSHIBA Samsung Storage T echnology CD-RW/DVD-ROM TS-L462D ■ The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit ever require maintenanc e, contact an aut horized service location .[...]

x Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 TEAC CD-RW/DVD-ROM DW-224E ■ The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit ever require maintenanc e, contact an aut horized service location . ■ Use of controls, adjustments[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 xi Pioneer DVD Super Multi DVR-K17 ■ The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit ever require maintenanc e, contact an aut horized service location . ■ Use of controls, adj[...]

xii Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 TOSHIBA Samsung Storage T echnology DVD-Super Multi TS -L632 ■ The DVD-Super Multi drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit ever require maintenanc e, contact an aut horized service locat[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 xiii Hitachi-LG Data Storage DVD Super Multi GSA-T20N ■ The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit ever require maintenanc e, contact an aut horized service location . ■ U[...]

xiv Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Panasonic DVD Super Multi UJ-850U ■ The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit ever require maintenanc e, contact an aut horized service location . ■ Use of controls, [...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 xv TEAC DVD-Super Multi DV- W28EC ■ The DVD-Super Multi drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit ever require maintenanc e, contact an aut horized service location . ■ Use of controls, adju[...]

xvi Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 International Pr ecautions CAUTION: This appliance conta ins a laser system and is classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT." To use this model properly, read the instruction manual c arefully and keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model , please contact your ne[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 xvii Modem warning notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decisi on "CTR21"] for pan- European single termina l connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the in dividual PSTNs provided in different countries/regions [...]

xviii Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Japan r egulations Region selection If you are using the computer in Japan, tech nical regulations described in the Telecommuni cations Business Law require that you select the Japan country mode. It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection. Redial Up to two re dial a ttempts can be made.[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 xix Telephone company procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may oc casionally be necessary f or them to make changes in their equipment, operati ons, or procedures. If these cha nges might affect your service or the operation of your equ[...]

xx Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment 1. NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certi fied equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in th e appropriate Termi nal Equipm ent Technical[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 xxi Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand Modem warning notice for Australia Modems connected to the Australian te lecoms network must have a valid Austel permit. Thi s modem has be en specifica lly confi gured to ensu re compliance with Austel sta ndards when the country/region select ion is set to Australi[...]

xxii Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Notes for use of this device in New Zealand ■ The grant of a Telepermit for a devi ce in no way indicates Telecom acceptance of responsibi lity for the correct operation of that device under all operating con ditions. In particular the h igher speeds at which this modem is capable of operating depend on a sp[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 xxiii (b) caller identification information (which occurs between the first and second ring cadences) is not destroyed. ■ The preferred method of dialling is to use DTM F tones (ATDT.. .) as thi s is faster and more reliable than pulse (decadic) dialling. If for some reason you must use dec adic dealing, your com[...]

xxiv Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Important Notice Copyrighted works including, but not limited to mu sic, vide o, comput er program, databases are protected by copyright laws. Unless specifically permitted under applicable copyrigh t laws, you cannot copy, modify, assign, transmit or otherwise dis pos e of any copyrighted work with the consen[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 xxv Heat injury ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer is used for long periods, its surfac e can become very warm. While the temperature will not feel hot to the to u ch, if you maintain physical conta ct with the computer for a long time, for example if you rest the computer on yo[...]

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User’s Manual xxvii Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 T able of Contents Preface Manual contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxxii Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxxiii Equipment checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

xxviii Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Chapter 3 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -2 Opening the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Startin[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 xxix Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 F1 ... F12 function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 -2 Soft keys: Fn key comb inations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Hotkeys . [...]

xxx Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Chapter 10 Disclaimers CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 Memory (Main System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 [...]

User’s Manual xxxi Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Series Pr eface Congratulations on your purchase of the Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Series computer. This powerful note book computer provides excellent expansion capability, including multimed ia devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance com puting. This [...]

xxxii Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Series Preface Manual contents This manual has ten chapters, three appendixes an d a glossary. Chapter 1, Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Series Features , is an overview of the computer's special features , utilities, a nd options. Chapter 2, The Grand Tour , identifies the comp onents of the compute [...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Series xxxiii Preface Conventions This manual uses the following forma t s to describe, iden tify, and highlight terms and operating procedures. Abbr eviations On first appearance, and whenever ne cessary for clarit y, abbreviations are enclosed in pa rentheses foll owing their def inition. For ex ample: Rea d Only[...]

xxxiv Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Series Preface Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identif ied as shown below. T erminology This term is defined in this docum ent as follows: Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packing materials [...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Series xxxv Preface Softwar e Microsoft ® Windows Vista™ Home Basic/Home Premium/Bu siness Edition ■ The following software which is pr e-installed on your hard disk: ■ Microsoft ® Windows Vista™ Home Ba sic/Home P remium/Bus iness Edition ■ DVD Video Player ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■ TOSHIBA Direct D[...]

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User’s Manual 1-1 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Chapter 1 Satellite A200/Satellite Pr o A200 Series Featur es This chapter identi fies the comp uter's special fe atures, options and accessories. Features Please visit your region's web site for the configur ation details of the model that you have purchased Processor Disclaimer (CPU)[...]

1-2 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Series Features Chipset Memory BIOS Mobile Intel ® 945PM/GM/943GML Expre ss Chipset Realtek High Definition Audio Codec ALC 861D TI CardReader & 1394a Controller PCI8402 Realtek 10M/100M/1Gbps LAN Controller RTL8111B, 10M/100M LAN Controller RTL 8101E The graphics system [...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 1-3 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Series Features Power Disclaimer (Battery Life) For more information on th e Discla imer regarding Battery Life, please refer to the Disc laimers sec tion in Cha pter 10. Floppy Disk Drive d evices Battery Pack 3-cell Lithium Ion smart battery pa ck with 10.8V*2000mAh* 6-cell L[...]

1-4 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Series Features TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad Display Disclaimer (LCD) For more information on the Disclaimer regarding LCD, please refer to the Disclaimers section in Chapter 10. Disclaimer (Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU") For more information on the Disc laimer regarding [...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 1-5 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Series Features Disclaimer (HDD Drive Capacity) For more information on the Discla imer regarding HDD Drive Capacity, please refer to the Disclaimers sec tion in Chapter 10. CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Some models are equipped with a full-size CD- RW/DVD-ROM module that lets you record[...]

1-6 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Series Features Slots (depending on configuration) DVD Super Multi drive supp orting ± R Double Layer Some models are equippe d with a full-size DVD Super Multi drive supporting ±R Double Layer module with dual layer support that lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 1-7 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Series Features Ports (depending on configuration) Multimedi a Communications (depending on configuration) External mo nitor 15-pin analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions. Universal Serial Bus The computer has four Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports that comply [...]

1-8 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Series Features Security Security Lock Sl ot Special featur es The following features are eit her unique to TOSHIB A computers or are advanced features, whic h make the computer more conve nient to use. Wireless LAN The computer h as a built-in wireless LAN mini- card that is [...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 1-9 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Series Features System Autom atic Sleep/Hibernation This feature automaticall y places the system into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode when there is no input or hardware access for a specified time period. Yo u can specify the time period and select either System Sleep or[...]

1-10 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Series Features TOSHIBA V alue Added Package This section describes the TOSHIBA Component feature s pre-installed on the computer. ■ Before entering Sleep mode, be sure to save your data. ■ Do not install or remove a me mory module while the computer is i n Sleep mode. The[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 1-11 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Series Features Utilities and Applications This section describes preinstalled ut ilities and tells how to start them. For details on operations, refer to each utility’s online manual, help fil es or readme.txt files. TOSHIBA Assi st TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interf[...]

1-12 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Series Features Options You can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenie nt to use. The followin g options are available: Ulead DVD MovieFactory ® for TOSHIBA You can edit digital video and ma ke a DVD-Video and support Label Flash functio[...]

User’s Manual 2-1 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the various components of your computer. Become familiar with ea ch component before you operate the computer. Front with the display closed The following figure shows the computer front with its display panel in t he closed position. * The avail[...]

2-2 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 The Grand Tour Front Edge Logo* Front Edge Logo indicates the computer series you bought. (The availability of this function depends on the model you purchased.) DC IN LED The DC IN LED indic ates the computer is connected t o the AC adapter and it is plugge d into an AC power source. Power LED In normal opera[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 2-3 The Grand Tour Right side The following figure shows the computer's right side. * The availability of this feature is depe ndent on the model you purchased. The right side of the computer Microphone Jack The standard 3.5 mm mi ni microphone jack enables connection of a thre e conductive type mini-jack for [...]

2-4 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 The Grand Tour Left side The following figure shows the computer's lef t side. * The availability of this feature is depe ndent on the model you purchased. The left side o f the computer Optical Disc Drive The computer is confi gured with a fu ll-size optical disc drive module that lets you run either 12 [...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 2-5 The Grand Tour Back side The following figure shows the computer ba ck panel. The back side of the computer To prevent possible over heating of the CPU, never block the fan vent. TV Out Port* Connect a 4-pin S- video cable into th is connector in order to output either an NTSC or PAL television signal. (The ava[...]

2-6 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 The Grand Tour Underside The following figure show s the underside of the computer. Make sure the display is closed before tu rning over your computer. * The availability of this feature is depe ndent on the model you purchased. The bottom of the co mputer 1. E XPANSION M EMORY S OCKET 2. HDD1 3. HDD2* 4. F AN[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 2-7 The Grand Tour Front with the display open The following figure shows the front of the computer with the display open. To open the display, push the latch on th e front of the display an d lift it up. Position the display at a comfortable viewing an gle. * The availability of this feature is depe ndent on the m[...]

2-8 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 The Grand Tour Display Screen The LCD displays high-contr ast text and graphi cs at a resolution up to 1280X800 p ixels. Refer to Appendix B - Display Modes for further information. When the computer operates from the AC adapter, the display screen's image wi ll be somewhat brighter than wh en it operates[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 2-9 The Grand Tour Keyboard Indicators Play/Pause Button* Press this button to begin playing an a udio CD, a DVD movie or digital audio files. This button also acts as a Pause button. (The availability of this function depends on the model you purchased.) Stop* Stops playing the CD, DVD or digital audio. (The avail[...]

2-10 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 The Grand Tour Optical Disc drive The computer will either have a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, or a single laye r or dual layer DVD Super Multi drive supporting ±R Double Layer depending on its configuration. An ATAPI interfac e controlle r is used for the operation of these optical drives. When the comput er is acce[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 2-11 The Grand Tour CDs ■ CD-R discs ca n be written onl y once. The recorded data can not be erased or changed. ■ CD-RW discs can be recorded more th an once. Use eithe r 1x, 2x, or 4x multi-speed CD-RW discs or high-spe ed 4x to 10x discs. The write speed of ultra-speed CD-RW disc s is a maximum of 24x speed.[...]

2-12 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 The Grand Tour This drive cannot u se discs that allow writi ng faster than 8x speed or faste r (DVD-R and DVD+R with Single Layer) , 6x speed or fast er (DVD-RW), 8x speed or faster (DVD+RW), 5x speed (DVD-RAM) or ultra-speed or faster (CD-RW). AC adapter The AC adapter converts AC power to DC powe r and redu[...]

User’s Manual 3-1 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides basic informati on to get you started using your computer. It cove rs the following topi cs: ■ Connecting the AC adapter ■ Opening the display ■ Turning on the power ■ Starting up for the first time ■ Turning off the power ■ Restarting [...]

3-2 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Attach the AC adapter when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power. It is also the fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged b efore you can ope rate from battery power. The AC adapter can be co nnected to [...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 3-3 Getting Started Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. 1. Push the display latch on the front of the computer. Opening the display 2. Lift the panel u p and adjust it to the best viewing angl e for you. T urning on the power This section describes ho [...]

3-4 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Getting Started Starting up for the first time When you first turn on the power, th e computer's initi al screen is the Windows Vista™ Startup Screen Logo. Follow the on-screen directions for each screen. During setup, you can click the Back button to return to the previous screen. Be sure to read the W[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 3-5 Getting Started Sleep Mode If you do have to interrupt your work, you are able to turn off the power without exiting from your software by placing the computer into Sleep Mode. In this mode data is maintained in the computer’s main memory so that, when you turn on th e power again , you can continue working r[...]

3-6 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Getting Started Executing Sleep Mode Youu can enter Sl eep Mode in one of three ways: 1. Click Start then cl ick the sleep button ( ) located in the power management buttons ( ), or click the arrow button ( ) and select Sleep from the menu. 2. Close the computer’s LCD displ ay panel. Please note that this fe[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 3-7 Getting Started Benefit s of Hiberna tion Mo de The Hibernation Mode feat ure provides the following be nefits: ■ Saves Data to the hard disk drive when the comput er automatically shutsdown because of a low battery condition. ■ You can return to your previous wo rking environment immediately wh en you turn[...]

3-8 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Getting Started Restarting the computer Certain conditi ons require that y ou reset the computer, for ex ample if: ■ You change certain comput er settings. ■ An errors and the computer does not respond y ou your keyboard commands. If you need to restart the computer, there are three ways this can be achiev[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 3-9 Getting Started Restoring the preinstalled softwar e from the Pr oduct Recovery disc If preinstalled files a re damaged, u se the Product R ecovery disc to restore them. To restore the operating system an d all preinstalled software, follow the steps below. 1. Load the Product R ecovery disc in the drive and tu[...]

3-10 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Getting Started Cr eate an Optica l Recovery Discs A recovery image of the software on yo ur computer is stored on the hard disk drive, and can be copied to ei ther CD or DVD media by using the following steps: 1. Select either blank CD or DV D media. 2. The application will allow you to ch oose from a variety[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 3-11 Getting Started Restoring the pre-instal led softwar e f rom the Recovery Har d Disk Drive A portion of the total hard disk drive sp ace is configured as a h idden recovery partition. This partition stores files wh ich can be used to restore pre-installed software in the event of a problem. If you subsequently[...]

3-12 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Getting Started When removing pre-installed drivers / utilities or when installing, you can setup the respective drivers / utilities from the followin g folder. C: TOS APINS* ** When Installing TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format or other SD utilities, select TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities from C:TOS APINS.[...]

User’s Manual 4-1 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives informa tion on basic operatio ns including using the TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad, optical disc drives, the internal modem, LAN and wireless LAN. It also provides ti ps on caring for your computer and on heat dispersal. Using the T ouchPad/Dual Mode Pad T[...]

4-2 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Operating B asics The TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad has sim ilar functions to a two-button mouse with a scroll wheel. For some func tion s, you can tap it instead of pressing a button. Dual Mode Pad Button function (Dual Mode Pad is pr ovided with some models) Dual Mode Pad Button Do not press on the TouchPad/Dual Mo[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 4-3 Operating Basi cs Mail button Starts your mail box for you to rece ive and send mails. ConfigFree ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of communication devices an d network connections. It also allows you to find communication proble ms and create profiles for easy switching between location[...]

4-4 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Operating B asics Using the W eb Camera This section describes the bundled Web Camera uti lity, which can capture still and video images. The We b Camera will auto-run when Wi ndows starts.[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 4-5 Operating Basi cs Using the software The Web Camer a software is pr e-configured to start w hen you turn on Windows Vista; if you need to restart it go to Start  Programs  Camera Assistant Software  Camera Assist ant Software . 2 1 3 4 6 8 7 5 1. C APTURE STILL IMAGES 2. V IDEO R ECORDING 3. A UDIO R E[...]

4-6 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Operating B asics Using the internal modem This section describes how to setup the modem and use it to connect to other computer systems. Refer to the co mputer's online help files and the online help files for your mode m software, for more information. * Some computers in this series are equipped with M[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 4-7 Operating Basi cs Region selection Telecommunication re gulations vary from one count ry/region to another, so you will need to make sure the in ternal modem's settings are correct for the country/region in which it will be used. 1. Open the Modem Region Select application . It is located on the Programs m[...]

4-8 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Operating B asics Settings You can enable or disable the follow ing settings: AutoRun Mode Region Select Utility starts automati ca lly when you start up the operating system. Open the Dialing Prope rties dial og box after selecting region. The dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically afte[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 4-9 Operating Basi cs Connecting the inte rnal modem Disconnecting To disconnect the internal modem cable, follow the steps below. 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pu ll out the connector. 2. Disconnect the cable from the computer in the same manne r. LAN The computer is equipped with n[...]

4-10 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Operating B asics To connect the LAN cable, follow the ste ps below. 1. Turn off the power to the computer a nd to all external devices connected to the computer. 2. Plug one end of the cable i nto the LAN jack. Press gently until you hear the latch click into place. Connecting the LAN cable 3. Plug the other [...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 4-11 Operating Basi cs Network It may not be possible to make a netw ork connection to a specified network name using the ad hoc network function. If this occurs, th e new network(*) will have to be configured for al l computers conn ected to the same network in order to re-enable network connections. * Please be s[...]

4-12 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Operating B asics Security Two advanced security me chanisms ensure a high level of security: ■ Authentication prevents a ccess to critical data and ma kes it impossible to falsify the origin of a message. ■ Encryption prevents eavesdropp ing and maintains li nk privacy. Bluetooth™ Stack for Windows by T[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 4-13 Operating Basi cs Wir eless communication LED The LED indicate s the status of the wireless commun ication functi ons. Using optical disc drives The illustrations in this section might differ slightly from you r drive, but operation is the same for all opt ical di sc drives. The full-si ze drive provides high-[...]

4-14 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Operating B asics b. Pressing the eject bu tton will not open the drawer when the computer's powe r is off. If the power i s off, you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object (about 15 mm) such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button. Manual release [...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 4-15 Operating Basi cs 4. Lay the disc, label si de up, in the drawe r. Inserting a disc 5. Press gently at th e center of the disc until you f eel it click into place. The disc should lie below the top of the spindle, flush with its base. 6. Push the center of the drawer to close it. Press gently until it locks in[...]

4-16 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Operating B asics Removing compact discs To remove the disc, follow the steps below. 1. To pop the drawer partially open, press the eject button . Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully opened. 2. The disc extends slightly over the sides of the drawer so you can grasp it. Hold it gently and lift it out. [...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 4-17 Operating Basi cs TOSHIBA Button Suppor t CD/DVD play contr ol buttons In addition to the power button, the fo llowing four buttons control functions relating to the playback of opti cal media and digital audio data:[...]

4-18 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Operating B asics Given the technological limitations of cu rrent optical disc writi ng drives, you may experience u nexpected writing or rewriting errors due t o disc quality or problems with hardware devices. Al so, it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data, in case of undesired change o[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 4-19 Operating Basi cs When writing or r ewriting Please observe/cons ider the following wh en you write or rewri te to a CD-R/ RW. ■ Do not perform any of the following actions when writ ing or rewriting: ■ Change users in the Windows Vista ™ operating system. ■ Operate the computer for any other function [...]

4-20 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Operating B asics Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following: ■ Damage to any CD-R/RW or DVD-R/ -RW/+R/+RW /-RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product. ■ Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD-R/RW or DVD-R/- RW/ +R/+RW /-RAM media that may be c[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 4-21 Operating Basi cs ■ If the disc is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur. Be careful to check th e disc for dirt or damage before you use it. ■ The actual number of rew rites to CD-RW or DVD-RW/ +RW/-RAM is affected by the qu ality of the di sc and the way i t is used. ?[...]

4-22 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Operating B asics ■ Two types of DVD-R/+R/- RW/+RW/-RAM discs are on the market: data and video. Use a video disc to stor e video data. You can use video discs on a DVD recorder as w ell as on your compu ter's DVD-ROM dri ve. You cannot use data discs on a D VD recorder. ■ DVD-RAM formatted by FAT32 c[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 4-23 Operating Basi cs ■ Set the comput er on a level surface and av oid places subject to vibration such as airplanes, trains or cars. Do not use a n unstable surface such as a stand. ■ Keep mobile phones and other wireless communicat ion devices away from the computer. ■ Always copy data from the hard disk [...]

4-24 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Operating B asics Simplified steps for making a DVD-Vi deo from adding a video source: 1. Click Start  All Programs  DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA  Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory. 2. Click Video Disc  New Project to invoke 2nd Launcher, ch oose your project ty[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 4-25 Operating Basi cs 2. Before recording the video to DVD ■ When you record to DVD disc , pl ease use only discs recommended by the Drive manufacturer. ■ Do not set the worki ng drive to a slow device like a USB 1. 1 hard disk drive or it will fail to write DVD. ■ Do not perform any of the following actions[...]

4-26 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Operating B asics ■ Do not use the "Disc Back up" function of TOSHIBA Disc Ceator to copy DVD-Video a nd DVD-ROM wit h copy right protection.DVD-RAM media cannot be back ed up with the “D isc Backup” f inction of TOSHIBA Di sc Ceator ■ You cannot back up a CD-ROM or CD-R/RW to DVD-R/-R W or D[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 4-27 Operating Basi cs Media Car e This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your discs and disks. Handle your media with care. The f ollowing simple precautions will i ncrease the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on it: 1. Store your discs in the container they came in to protect th[...]

4-28 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Operating B asics TV -Out Use the TV-Out port to connect to a television. Be sure to use a 4 pin type S-video cable. For more details, see Appendix B . Setting up more than one display You can set up your computer to utili ze more than one display, effectively spreading a single desktop screen across two monit[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 4-29 Operating Basi cs Cleaning the computer To help ensure long, troubl e-free operatio n, keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids arou nd the compute r. ■ Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer. If the comput er does get wet, turn the powe r off immediately and let the computer dry c[...]

4-30 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Operating B asics[...]

User’s Manual 5-1 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Chapter 5 The Keyboar d The computer's keyboar d layouts ar e compatible with a 104/105-key enhanced keyboard. By pre ssing some keys in combination, all the 104/ 105-key keyboard functions can be execute d on the computer. The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which country/region[...]

5-2 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 The Keyboard F1 ... F12 function keys The function keys, not to be confused wit h Fn, are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard. Thes e keys are d ark gray, but fun ction differently from the other dark gray keys. F1 through F12 are called function keys because they ex ecute programmed functions when pressed[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 5-3 The Keyboard Press Fn + Ctrl to simulate the enhanced keyboard's right Ctrl key. Hotkeys Fn + ESC Mute Turns the volume on and off. Fn + F1 Lock Enters "Lock computer" mode. To restore your desktop, you need to log on again. Fn + F2 Power Plan Mode Displays the power save modes and lets you chang[...]

5-4 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 The Keyboard W indows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows Vista ™ . One activat es the Start menu and the other has the same f unction as the secondary mouse button. This key activates the Windows Vista ™ Start menu. This key has the same function as the Right[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 5-5 The Keyboard The numeric keypad overlay (U.S.) T emporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on) While using the overlay, you ca n temporarily access the nor mal keyboard without turning off the overlay: 1. Hold down Fn and press any other key. All keys will operate as if the overlay were off. 2. Type upper-ca se[...]

5-6 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 The Keyboard T emporarily changing modes If the computer is in Numeric mode , you can switch temporarily to Arrow mode by pressing a shift key . If the computer is in Arrow mode , you can switch temporarily to Numeric mode by pressing a shift key . Generating ASCII characters Not all ASCII charact ers can be g[...]

User’s Manual 6-1 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Chapter 6 Power and Power -Up Modes The computer's power resourc es include the AC adapter and intern al batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most ef fective use of these resources i ncluding cha rging and chan ging batteries, tips for saving battery power, and power up modes[...]

6-2 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Power and Power-Up Modes AC adapter not connected Battery capacity is above low battery trigger point • Operates • LED: Battery off DC IN off Battery capacity is below lo w battery trigger point • Operates • Alarm sounds (this function depends on how the computer is configured) • LED: Battery flashes[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 6-3 Power and Power-Up Modes Power indicators As shown in the above table, the Battery , DC IN an d Power indicators alert you to the computer's operating ca pability and battery charge statu s Battery indi cator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery. The following indicator lights[...]

6-4 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Power and Power-Up Modes Battery types The computer has two types of batteries: ■ Battery pack ■ Real Time Clock (RTC) battery Battery pack When the AC adapter is not connec ted, the computer's main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack , also referred to in this manual as the battery. [...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 6-5 Power and Power-Up Modes When this error appears, th e fo llowing action is recommended. 1. Connect the AC adapter and let the battery charge for 24-hou rs. 2. Press F2 to enter BIOS setup menu. 3. Set correct time and date. Care and use of the battery pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable comp[...]

6-6 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Power and Power-Up Modes 6. Use only the battery pack supplied with th e computer or other device or an battery pack approved by the computer or device's manufacturer. Battery packs have differe nt voltages and termin al polarities. Use of an improper battery could cause smoke, fi re or rupture of the bat[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 6-7 Power and Power-Up Modes 5. Charge the b attery pack only in an ambi ent temperature b etween 5 an d 30 degrees Celsius. Otherwis e, the electrolyte solution might le ak, battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened. 6. Be sure to monitor the remaining ba ttery power. If th[...]

6-8 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Power and Power-Up Modes Time The followin g table shows the time required to f ully charge a di scharged battery. Charging time (hours) Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions: ■ The battery is extrem ely hot or cold. To ma ke sure the battery ch arges to[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 6-9 Power and Power-Up Modes Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be moni tored using the following meth ods. ■ Clicking the battery icon on the task bar ■ Via the Battery Stats in the Windows Mo bility Center Window Maximizing battery operating time A battery's usefulness depends on how[...]

6-10 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Power and Power-Up Modes Retaining data with power off (Sleep mode) When you turn off your computer with fully cha rged batteries, the batteries retain data/charge for the follo wing approximate time periods: * The availability of this battery is dependent on the model you purchased. Extending battery life To [...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 6-11 Power and Power-Up Modes 5. Unlock the Battery Pack Lock. Removing the battery pack-1 6. Slide the battery pack latch to the left, then pull the battery out of the battery bay. Removing the battery pack-2 1 2 3 4[...]

6-12 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Power and Power-Up Modes Installing the battery pack To install a battery pack, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the computer's power off. 2. Disconnect all cables connec ted to the computer. 3. Hold the battery pack so that the label face s down and the connec tors on the battery face the con nectors on t[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 6-13 Power and Power-Up Modes TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Supervisor Password Utilit y provides two levels of password security: User and Supervi sor. User Password To start the utility, point to or click the following items: Launch TOSHIBA Assist  SECUR E  User Password ■ Registered Click to regis[...]

6-14 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Power and Power-Up Modes 2. Enter the Password. 3. Press Enter . Power -up modes The computer has three power- up modes: ■ Hibernation (saves data in memory to the hard disk) ■ Sleep (power remains on, maintainin g the data in memory, but the CPU and all other devices effe ctively enter a 'sleep'[...]

User’s Manual 7-1 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Chapter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to use the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility to configure your computer. TOSHIBA HW Setup le ts you configure settings for various hardware devices through a number of tabs titl ed General, Password, Display, Boot Priority, Keyboard, CPU, LAN, and USB. Accessi[...]

7-2 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 HW Setup General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons: Setup This field displays BIOS Version and d ate. Password This tab allows you to set or reset the user password for power on. Display This tab lets you customi ze your comput er's display settings for ei ther the internal LC[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 7-3 HW Setup Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer. Select the boot priori ty from the drop down list . You can override the settings and manually sele ct a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the computer is booting: To select the boot drive [...]

7-4 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 HW Setup LAN Wake-up on LAN This feature l ets the computer 's power be tu rned on when it receives a wake- up signal from the LAN. Built-in LAN This feature enables or disables the Built-in LAN. Enabl ed Enables Wake-up on LAN. Disabled Disables Wake-up on LAN (Default). The Wake-up LAN function support [...]

User’s Manual 8-1 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices ca n expand the comput er's capabilities and its versatility. This chapter describes connect ion or installation of the following types of devices, which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/Memory ■ Express Card Support 54/34 Express C[...]

8-2 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Optional Devices Express Car d The computer (dep ending on the model) i s equipped with an Express Card expansion slot that can accommodate two standard module formats; an Express Card/34 module and an Expres s Card/54 module. An Express Card module is a small, modular add-in card technology based on PCI Expre[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 8-3 Optional Dev ices Removing an Express Car d 1. Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar. 2. Click the Express Card you want to remove. 3. Press the Exp ress Card once to e xtend it. 4. Grasp the extended Ex press Card, and remove i t. Removing an Express Card[...]

8-4 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Optional Devices SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory car ds The computer is equipped with a multipl e digital media card slot that can accommodate SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD memory cards. These memory cards let you easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Di gital Assistants, which use[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 8-5 Optional Dev ices Installing a memory card To install a memory card: 1. Insert the memory card. 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. Inserting a memory card Removing a memory car d To remove a memory card, follow the steps below: 1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Taskbar. 2. Select a devic[...]

8-6 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Optional Devices Memory car d care 1. Do not write to a me mory card if the battery pow er is low. Low p ower could affec t writing accuracy. 2. Do not remove a memory card while read/write is in progress. 3. The memory card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way. Do not try to force the card into[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 8-7 Optional Dev ices Memory expansion You can install additional memory in the computer's memory module sock et to increase the amount o f RAM. This section describes how to install and remove a memory module. Installing Memory on Bottom Side Follow these steps to install a memory module: 1. Set the computer [...]

8-8 Sa tellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Optional Devices 5. Slide yo ur fingerna il or a thin ob ject under th e cover and li ft it off. Removing the memo ry module socket cover 6. Fit the module's connectors into the computer's con nectors at about a 45 degree angle and press the module carefully to e nsure a firm connection. 7. Push the [...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 8-9 Optional Dev ices 8. Seat the cove r and secure it wi th the screw. 9. Replace the battery pack as described in Chapter 6, Power and Power- Up Modes . 10. Turn the power on and make sure the added memory is recognized. Removing Memory on Bottom Side To remove the memory module, make su re the comput er is in bo[...]

8-10 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Optional Devices Additional batt ery pack You can increase the portability of the computer wit h additional battery packs. If you're away from an AC power sou rce and your batt ery runs low, you can replace it with a freshly ch arged battery. See Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes . Additional AC adapter[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 8-11 Optional Dev ices Te l e v i s i o n A television can be connected to th e video out port on the computer. To connect a tele vision, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the computer off. 2. Use a video cable (n ot supplied) to connect the television to the video out port. 3. Turn the television on. 4. Turn the com[...]

8-12 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Optional Devices 3. Click the Advanced Setting button. The Generic PnP Monitor and Intel ® 945GM Express Chipset Family dialogue box opens. 4. Click the Graphics Properties button.[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 8-13 Optional Dev ices 5. In the subsequent dialogue box , click Display Devices and then set up your television an d notebook displays. For nVidia 1. Click Start > Control Pane l > Personaliz ation . 2. Choose Display Settings .[...]

8-14 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Optional Devices 3. Click the Advanced Settings button. The Generic PnP Monitor an d NVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 Properties dialogue box opens. 4. Click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel .[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 8-15 Optional Dev ices 5. Click Display item. 6. Click Change Display Configuration item. 7. Setup your television and notebook display .[...]

8-16 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Optional Devices i.LINK (IEEE1394) i.LINK (IEEE1394) is used for high-s peed data transf er for a range of compatible devices such as: ■ Digital video came ras ■ Hard disk drives ■ MO drives ■ Optical disc drives Precautions ■ Make a back-up of your data before transferring i t to the computer. There[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 8-17 Optional Dev ices Security lock A security lock enab les you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the compute r. Attach one end of a cable to the desk and the othe r end to the security lock slot on the right side of the computer. Security lock[...]

8-18 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Optional Devices[...]

User’s Manual 9-1 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Chapter 9 T r oubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for du rability. However, shou ld problems occur, following th e procedures i n this chapte r can help to determine the cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter. Knowing what mi ght go wrong can help prevent problems fr[...]

9-2 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Troubleshooting Preliminary c hecklist Consider the simplest solution first. The items in this che cklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious problem. ■ Make sure you turn on all peripher al devices before you turn on the computer. This includes your printer and any other external d[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 9-3 Troubleshooting Hard war e and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your computer’s hardware or attached peripherals. Basic problems may occur in the follow ing areas: Software The problems may be caused by your software. If you cannot load a software package, the media may be damaged or[...]

9-4 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Troubleshooting System start-up When the computer does not start properly, check the following items: ■ Self Test ■ Power Sources ■ Power-on Password Self test When the computer starts up, the self test will be run automati cally, and the following will be displayed: This message remains on th e screen fo[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 9-5 Troubleshooting Power When the computer is not pl ugged into an AC ou tlet, the battery pack is the primary power source. However, your computer has a number of other power resources, including an in tellig ent power supply and Real Time Clock battery. These resources are inte rrelated and any one c ould affect[...]

9-6 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Troubleshooting Battery If you suspect a problem wi th the battery, check the DC IN indicator as well as the indicators for the battery. For information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes . Problem Procedure Battery doesn't power the computer. The battery may be dis[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 9-7 Troubleshooting Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more information refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard . LCD panel Problem Procedure Some letter keys produce numbers. Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not selected. Pres s Fn + F10 and try typing again. Output to scree[...]

9-8 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Troubleshooting Hard disk drive Password i.LINK (IEEE1394) Problem Procedure Computer does not boot from hard drive. Insert a system disk and reboot. There may be a problem with your operating system files. Refer to your operating system documentation. Slow performance Your files may be fragmented. Run SCANDISK[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 9-9 Troubleshooting Wir eless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access, consult your LAN administrator. For more information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Opti onal Devices , an d to your monitor’s documentation. Problem Procedu[...]

9-10 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Troubleshooting Sound system Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB se ction in this chapter and to your mou se documen tation. TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad Problem Procedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume control dial. Check the software volume settings. If appropriate, make sure t[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 9-11 Troubleshooting USB mouse USB Refer also to your USB device’s documentation. Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to mouse movement The system might be busy. If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it. Make sure the mouse is prope[...]

9-12 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Troubleshooting TV output signal LAN Sleep/Hibernation Memory expansion Refer also to Chapter 8, Opti onal Devices , for inf ormation on install ing memory modules. Problem Procedure Display on TV is poor Make sure the TV type is c orrect for your area: NTSC (US) or PAL (Europe). No display Try adjusting the c[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 9-13 Troubleshooting Modem Problem Procedure The computer hangs up and issues beep sounds. (A long beep, three short beeps, three short beeps, and then a long beep.) Make sure the memory mo dule installed in the expansion slot is compatible with the computer. If an incompatible module has been inst alled, follow th[...]

9-14 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Troubleshooting CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Opera ting Basics . Character displ ay becomes garbled during a communication In data transmission, make sure the parity bit and stop bit settings correspond with those of the remote computer. Check the flow control and communication[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 9-15 Troubleshooting DVD Super Mult i drive with double laye r disc r ecord ing support For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Opera ting Basics . Problem Procedure Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing, make sure you are observing the following precautions: ■ Use only med ia recommended b y TOSHI[...]

9-16 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Troubleshooting Disk drive For information on disk ca re refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Some discs run correctly, but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem. Mak e sure the hardware configuration matches your software's needs. Check the disc[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 9-17 Troubleshooting Real Time Clock Problem Procedure The following message is displayed on the LCD: ERROR 271: Check date and time settings. WARNING 0251: System CMOS checksum bad - Default conf iguration used. Press [F1] to resume, [F2] to Setup. The RTC battery charge has become exhau sted, you should set the d[...]

9-18 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Troubleshooting TOSHIBA support If you require any addition al help using your compute r or if you are having problems operating the computer, you ma y need to contact TO SHIBA for additional technic al assistance. Before y ou call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 9-19 Troubleshooting Where to write If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related, write to TOSHIBA at th e near est location lis ted below: Outside of Euro pe In Europe Australia TOSHIBA (Australia) Pty, Ltd. Information Systems Division 84-92 Talavera Road, North Ryde, N.S.W[...]

9-20 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Troubleshooting[...]

User’s Manual 10- 1 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Chapter 10 Disclaimers This chapter states the Disclaimer(s) information applic able to TOSHIBA computers. CPU Central Processing Unit (“CP U”) Performanc e Disclaimer. CPU performance in your computer pr oduct may vary from specifications under the followin g conditions: ■ use of certai[...]

10-2 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Disclaim ers 64-Bit Computing. 64-bit processors are designed to take adva ntage of 32 and 64 bit computing. 64-bit computing requires that the following hardware and sof tware requirements are met: ■ 64-bit Operating Syst em ■ 64-bit CPU, Chipset and BIOS (Basic Inpu t/Output System) ■ 64-bit Device dri[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 10-3 Disclaim ers HDD Drive Capacity 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 10 9 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. Th e computer operating system, how ever, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB = 2 30 = 1,0 73,741,824 bytes, and therefore shows less storage ca pacity. Availabl e storage capa[...]

10-4 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Disclaim ers Copy Protection Copy protection tech nology include d in certain medi a may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media. Images All images are simulated for purposes of illustration . LCD Brightness and Eye Strain Your LCD display has a brightness ap pr oaching that of a TV device. We recom[...]

User’s Manual A-1 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Appendix A Specifications This appendix summarizes the computer's technica l specifications. Dimensions 362mm (W) x 267.8mm (D) x 39.3mm (H. Ma x.) 267.8mm 39.3mm 362mm[...]

A-2 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Specifications We i g h t Starting at 2.72kg / 5.99lbs* * Weight may vary dependin g on product co nfiguration, vendor components, manufacturing vari ability and options selected. Environmental Requir ements Built-in Modem Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5°C to 35°C 20% to 80% Non-o[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 A-3 Specifications Communication Protocol Data: ITU-T-Rec (Former CCITT) Bell Fax: ITU-T-Rec (Former CCITT) V.21/V.22/V.22bis/ V.32/ V.32bis/V.34/ V.90/ V.92(only for USA and Canada) 103/212A V.17/V.29/V.27ter /V.21 ch2 Communication Speed Data transmission and reception 300/1200/2400/4800/7 200/9600/12000/14400/ 1[...]

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User’s Manual B-1 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Appendix B Display Modes This appendix contains a table listing all the display modes when the display is set to an external monitor. If you are running some applications (for example a 3D application or video playback and so on), you may see some disturbance, flickering or frame dropping on you[...]

B-2 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Display Modes Displaying movies on a TV or CRT This section describes how to set up your system to display movies simultaneously on your compute r's LCD an d on an external TV or CRT monitor. To connect a tele vision, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the computer off. 2. Use a video cable (n ot supplied) to[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 B-3 Display Modes 3. Click the Advanced Setting button. The Generic PnP Monitor and Mobile Intel ® 945GM Express Ch ipset Family dialogue box opens. 4. Click the Graphics Properties button.[...]

B-4 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Display Modes 5. In the subsequent dialogue box , click Display Devices and then set up your television an d notebook displays. For nVidia 1. Click Start > Control Pane l > Personaliz ation . 2. Choose Display Settings .[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 B-5 Display Modes 3. Click the Advanced Settings button. The Generic PnP Monitor an d NVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 Properties dialogue box opens. 4. Click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel .[...]

B-6 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Display Modes 5. Click Display item. 6. Click Change Display Configuration item. 7. Setup your television and notebook display .[...]

User’s Manual C-1 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Appendix C AC Power Cor d and Connectors The power cord's AC inpu t plug must be compat ible with the various international AC power outlets and th e cord must meet the standards for the country/region in which it is used. All cords must meet the following specifications: Certification a ge[...]

C-2 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 AC Power Cord and Connectors For the United Stat es and Canada, t wo pin plug configur ation must be a 2 - 15P (250V) or 1-15P (125V) and three pin plug coniguration must be 6-15P (250V) or 5-15P (125V) as designated in the U. S. National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Ele ctrical Code Part II. The f[...]

User’s Manual Glossary-1 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Glossary The terms in this glossary cover to pics related to this manu al. Alternate na ming is include d for refer ence. Abbreviat ions AC: alternating current AGP: accelerated graphics port BIOS: basic input output system CD-ROM: Compact Disc-Read Only Memory CD-RW: Compact Disc-Read/Wr[...]

Glossary-2 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Glossary SCSI: small computer system interface TFT: thin-film transistor USB: Universal Serial Bus VESA: Video Electronic St andards Association VGA: video graphics array WXGA: wide extended graphics array A adaptor: A device that pr ovides an interf ace between two dissimilar electronic devices. For exa[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Glossary-3 Glossary capacity: The amount of data that can be stored on a magnetic storage device such as a floppy disk or ha rd disk. It is usually described in terms of kilobytes (KB), where one KB = 1024 bytes and megabytes (MB), where one MB = 1024 KB. CD-ROM: A Compact Disc-Read On ly Memory is a h igh capacity[...]

Glossary-4 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Glossary D DC: Direct Current. Elect ric current that fl ows in one direction. This type of power is usually supplied by batteries. default: The parameter value aut omatically selected by th e system when you or the program do not provide instructio ns. Also called a preset value. device driver: A progra[...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Glossary-5 Glossary G gigabyte ( GB): A unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes. See also s:also[...]

Glossary-6 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Glossary L Light Emitting Di ode (LED): A sem iconductor device that emits light when a current is applied. Liquid Crysta l Display (LCD): Liquid crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coated with transparent con ducting material. Th e viewing- side coating is etched into characte r forming segments [...]

Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Glossary-7 Glossary P parity: 1) The symmetrical relationsh ip between two parameter values (integers) both of which ar e either on or off; odd or even; 0 or 1. 2) In serial communi cations, an e rror detection bit that is added to a group of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd. Parity can be set to no[...]

Glossary-8 Satellite A200/Satellite Pro A200 Glossary T terminal: A t ypewriter-like keyboa rd and CRT display screen connected to the computer for dat a input/output. TFT display: A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active -matrix techno logy with thin film transistor (TFT) to drive each cell. TouchPad/D[...]