Toshiba P200 Manual

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Writable discs
This section describes the types of writable discs. Check the specifications 
for your drive to for the type of discs it can write. Use TOSHIBA Disc Creator 
to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
CDs
■CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be 
erased or changed.
■CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once. Use either 1x, 2x, or 4x 
multi-speed CD-RW discs or high-speed 4x to 10x discs. The...

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This drive cannot use discs that allow writing faster than 8x speed or faster 
(DVD-R and DVD+R with Single Layer), 6x speed or faster (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 power and reduces the voltage 
supplied to the computer. It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 
100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabling...

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Chapter 3
Getting Started
This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your 
computer. It covers the following topics:
■Connecting the AC adapter
■Opening the display
■Turning on the power
■Starting up for the first time
■Turning off the power
■Restarting the computer
■Restoring the pre-installed software from the Product Recovery media.
Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort. This guide, 
which is included with...

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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 before you can operate from battery 
power. The AC adapter can be connected to any power source supplying 
from 100 to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz. For details on using the AC adapter 
to charge the battery pack, refer to Chapter 6, Power...

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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 up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you.
Turning on the power
This section describes how to turn on the power.
1. If a USB floppy disk drive is connected, make sure the drive is empty - if a 
disk is in the drive, press the eject button to remove...

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Turning on the power
Starting up for the first time
When you first turn on the power, the computers initial 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 Windows
® Operating System End User License 
Agreement carefully.
Turning off the power
The power can be turned off in one of three modes, either...

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3. Click Start then click the arrow button (   ) located in the power 
management buttons (   ) and select Shut Down from the 
menu.
4. Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer.
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 the...

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Benefits of Sleep Mode
The Sleep Mode feature provides the following benefits:
■Restore the previous working enviroment more rapidly than does the 
Hibernation Mode feature.
■Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives 
no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System Sleep 
Mode feature.
■Allows the use of the panel power off feature.
Executing Sleep Mode
Youu can enter Sleep Mode in one of three ways:
1. Click...

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Benefits of Hibernation Mode
The Hibernation Mode feature provides the following benefits:
■Saves Data to the hard disk drive when the computer automatically 
shutsdown because of a low battery condition.
■You can return to your previous working environment immediately when 
you turn on the computer.
■Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives 
no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System 
Hibernate...

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Automatic Hibernation Mode
The computer can be configured to enter Hibernate Mode automatically 
when you press the power button or close the lid. In order to define these 
settings, you can follow the steps as described below:
1. Click Start and click the Control Panel.
2. Click System and Maintenance and click Power Options.
3. Click Choose what the Power Button do or Choose what closing the lid 
does.
4. Enable the desired Hibernation Mode settings...