Toshiba P200 Manual

User’s Manual2-1
Satellite P200/Satellite Pro P200
Chapter 2
The Grand Tour
This chapter identifies the various components of your computer. Become 
familiar with each component before you operate the computer.
Front with the display closed
The following figure shows the computer front with its display panel in the 
closed position.
* The availability of this feature is dependent on the model you purchased.
Front of the computer with display closed
Certain types of notebook chassis are designed to...

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Front Edge Logo*Front Edge Logo indicates the computer series 
you bought.
(The avaliability of this function is dependent on 
the model you purchased.)
DC IN LEDThe DC IN LED indicates the computer is 
connected to the AC adapter and it is plugged into 
an AC power source.
Power LEDIn normal operating mode, the Power LED is blue 
(depending on the model you purchased). If the 
system is in SleepSleep Mode the LED will flash 
amber, while the LED will...

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Right side
The following figure shows the computers right side.
The right side of the computer
Volume ControlUse this dial to adjust the volume of the stereo 
speakers or headphones.
Multiple Digital 
Media Card Slot*The Multiple Digital Media Card Slot allows you to 
use media cards from digital still cameras and 
various forms of portable information equipment.
(The availability of this function depends on the 
model you purchased.)
1. UNIVERSAL...

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Left side
The following figure shows the computers left side.
* The availability of this feature is dependent on the model you purchased.
The left side of the computer
To prevent possible over heating of the CPU, never block the fan vents.
Security LockAn optional security cable attaches to this port in 
order to anchor your computer to a desk or other 
large object to deter theft.
1. DC IN 19V JACK2. RGB MONITOR PORT3. FAN VENTS4. LAN JACK
5. UNIVERSAL...

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LAN Jack
This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adapter 
has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 
megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet 
LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX) 
and Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per 
second, 1000BASE-T). Two indicators built into 
the jack let you see the LAN status.
Universal Serial Bus 
(USB) Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0 and 1.1 
compatible) port enables USB-equipped devices 
such as...

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Underside
The following figure shows the underside of the computer. Make sure the 
display is closed before turning over your computer.
* The availability of this feature is dependent on the model you purchased.
The bottom of the computer
1. BATTERY PACK2. FAN VENT3. BATTERY PACK LOCK4. SPEAKER5. HDD16. HDD2*
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XPANSION MEMORY SOCKET8. FAN VENT 
9. BATTERY PACK LATCH
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Battery PackThe battery pack powers the computer when the 
AC...

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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 the front of the display and lift it up. 
Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle.
* The availability of this feature is dependent on the model you purchased.
The front with the display open
Expansion Memory 
SocketUse this socket to install a memory module to 
increase your computers memory. Refer...

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Display ScreenThe LCD displays high-contrast text and graphics 
at a resolution up to 1680 x 1050 pixels. Refer to 
Appendix B - Display Modes for further 
information. When the computer operates from 
the AC adapter, the display screens image will be 
somewhat brighter than when it operates on 
battery power - this is normal and is designed to 
conserve battery power.
To prolong the life of your display screen, use a screen saver when youre 
not using...

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Stop*Stops playing the CD, DVD or digital audio. 
(The availability of this function depends on the 
model you purchased.)
Previous Button*Skips backwards to the previous track, chapter or 
digital file. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics, 
for details.
(The availability of this function depends on the 
model you purchased.)
Next Button*Skips forward to the next track, chapter or digital 
file. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for 
details.
(The...

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Keyboard Indicators
Optical Disc drive
The computer will either have a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, or a single layer 
or dual layer DVD Super Multi drive supporting ±R Double Layer depending 
on its configuration. An ATAPI interface controller is used for the operation 
of these optical drives. When the computer is accessing a disc, an indicator 
on the drive glows.
Region codes for DVD drives and media
The disc drive and its media are manufactured according...