Toshiba P200 Manual

Satellite P200/Satellite Pro P200 3-9Getting Started
System Recovery Options
About 1.5GB hidden partition is allocated on the hard disk drive for the 
System Recovery Options.This partition stores files which can be used to 
repair the system in the event of a problem.
System Recovery Options
The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard disk when 
shipped from the factory. In the event that an error occurs between the time 
power is turned ON and login, and the error is repairable, the...

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Create an Optical Recovery Discs
A recovery image of the software on your computer is stored on the hard 
disk drive, and can be copied to either CD or DVD media by using the 
following steps:
1. Select either blank CD or DVD media.
2. The application will allow you to choose from a variety of different media 
onto which the recovery image can be copied including CD-R, CD-RW, 
DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW.
When removing pre-installed drivers /...

Satellite P200/Satellite Pro P200 3-11Getting Started
3. Turn on your computer and allow it to load the Windows Vista™ 
operating system from the hard disk drive as normal.
4. Insert the first blank media into the optical disc drive tray.
5. Double click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on the Windows Vista™ 
desktop, or select the application from Start Menu.
6. After Recovery Disc Creator starts, select the type of media and the title 
you wish to copy, and then click the Burn button.
Restoring the...

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1. Load the Recovery Discs into the optical disc drive and turn off the 
computers power.
2. While holding down F12 key on the keyboard, turn on your computer - 
when the In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA logo screen appears, 
release the F12 key.
3. Use the left and right cursors key to select the optical disc drive icon 
from the menu. Please refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7, 
HW Setup for further information.
When you reinstall the...

User’s Manual4-1
Satellite P200/Satellite Pro P200
Chapter 4
Operating Basics
This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the 
TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad, optical disc drives, the internal modem, LAN 
and wireless LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your computer and on 
heat dispersal.
Using the TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad
To use the TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad, simply move your finger tip across 
it in the direction you want the on-screen pointer to go.
TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad and control...

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The TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad has similar functions to a two-button mouse 
with a scroll wheel. For some functions, you can tap it instead of pressing 
a button.
Dual Mode Pad Button function (Dual Mode Pad is 
provided with some models)
Dual Mode Pad Button
You can customize pointing device actions in Mouse Properties. Open the 
Control Panel, select the Mouse icon and press Enter to open the Mouse 
Properties window.
Click:Click the left control button...

Satellite P200/Satellite Pro P200 4-3Operating Basics
Using the FingerPrint (FingerPrint sensor is provided 
with some models)
This product has a FingerPrint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling 
and recognizing FingerPrints. By enrolling the ID and password to the 
FingerPrint authentication device, it is no longer necessary to input the 
password from the keyboard. Just by swiping the finger against the 
FingerPrint sensor, the following functions will be enabled:
■Logon to Windows and access...

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How the Swipe the Finger
Using the following steps when swiping fingers for FingerPrint registration 
or authentication will help to minimize authentication failures:
1. Align the first joint of the finger to the center of the sensor. Lightly touch 
the sensor and swipe finger levelly towards you. 
While lightly touching the sensor, swipe the finger towards you until the 
sensor surface becomes visible.
Ensure the center of the FingerPrint is on the...

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Points to note about the FingerPrint Sensor
Please be aware of the following considerations when using the FingerPrint 
sensor. A failure to follow these guidelines might result in damage to the 
sensor, sensor failure, FingerPrint recognition problems or a lower 
FingerPrint recognition success rate.
■Do not scratch or poke the sensor with your nails or any hard or sharp 
objects.
■Do not press the sensor strongly.
■Do not touch the sensor with a wet...

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Observe the following to improve the FingerPrint recognition success rate.
■Enroll two or more fingers.
■Enroll additional fingers if recognition failure occurs when using already 
enrolled fingers.
■Check the condition of your finger - any conditions which have changed 
since enrollment, such as injured, rough, extremely dry, wet, soiled, dirty, 
oily, soaked, swollen fingers, may lower the recognition success rate. 
Also if the FingerPrint is worn...