Toshiba P200 Manual

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Additional battery pack
You can increase the portability of the computer with additional battery 
packs. If youre away from an AC power source and your battery runs low, 
you can replace it with a freshly charged battery. See Chapter 6, Power and 
Power-Up Modes.
Additional AC adapter
If you frequently carry the computer to different sites such as your home 
and office, having an AC adapter at each location reduces the weight and 
bulk of your load.
Battery charger
The battery charger provides a convenient way to charge battery packs 
without requiring the use of your computer. The battery charger holds up to 
two battery packs (lithium ion).
External monitor
An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port 
on the computer. 
To connect a monitor, follow the steps below.
1. Turn the computer off.
2. Connect the monitor to the external monitor port.
3. Turn the monitors power on.
4. Turn the computer on.
When you turn on the power, the computer automatically recognizes the 
monitor.
To change the display settings, press Fn + F5. If you disconnect the monitor 
before you turn the computer off, be sure to press Fn + F5 to switch to the 
internal display. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details on using hot 
keys to change the display settings. 
						

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Te l e v i s i o n
A television can be connected to the video out port on the computer. 
To connect a television, follow the steps below.
1. Turn the computer off.
2. Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the television to the video 
out port.
3. Turn the television on.
4. Turn the computer on.
You can use the hotkeys Fn + F5 or use the TV-Out button to change the 
display device. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard.
If a television is connected to the computer, set the TV type in Display 
Properties. Follow the steps below, based on the configuration of your 
computer:
For Intel
1. Click Start >Control Panel >Appearance and Personalization> 
Personalization.
2. Choose Display settings. 
						

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3. Click the Advanced Settings button. The (Multiple Monitors) and Mobile 
Intel® 945GM/943GML Express Chips Family dialogue box opens.
4. Click the Graphics Properties button. 
						

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5. In the subsequent dialogue box, click Display Devices and then set up 
your television and notebook displays.
For nVidia
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > 
Personalization.
2. Choose Display Settings. 
						

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3. Click the Advanced Settings button. The Generic PnP Monitor and 
NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 Properties dialogue box opens.
4. Click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. 
						

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5. Click Display item.
6. Click Change Display Configuration item.
7. Setup your television and notebook display. 
						

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i.LINK (IEEE1394a)
i.LINK (IEEE1394a) is used for high-speed data transfer for a range of 
compatible devices such as:
■Digital video cameras
■Hard disk drives
■MO drives
■Optical disc drives
Precautions
■Make a back-up of your data before transferring it to the computer. There 
is a possibility that the original data will be damaged. There is a particular 
risk that some frames will be deleted in the case of digital video transfer.
■Do not transfer data in areas where static electricity is easily generated 
or in areas subjected to electronic noise. Data can be destroyed.
■If you are transferring data through an IEEE1394a hub, do not connect 
or disconnect other devices from the hub during data transfer. There is 
a likelihood that data will be damaged. Connect all devices to the hub 
before you turn on the computers power.
Connecting
1. Make sure the connectors are properly aligned and plug the i.LINK 
(IEEE1394a) cable into the computer.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the device.
Note the following when you use i.LINK:
■You may need to install drivers for your i.LINK devices.
■Not all i.LINK devices have been tested. Therefore, compatibility with all 
i.LINK devices cannot be guaranteed.
■Use S100, S200 or S400 cables no longer than three meters.
■Some devices might not support Sleep or automatic off functions.
■Do not connect or disconnect an i.LINK device while it is using an 
application or when the computer is automatically shutting it down to 
save power. Data might be destroyed.
Disconnecting
1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar.
2. Point to i.LINK (IEEE1394a) device and click.
3. Disconnect the cable from the computer then from the i.LINK device.
i.LINK uses a four-pin connector, which does not carry electric current. 
External devices will need their own power supply.
Refer also to the documentation that came with your i.LINK device. 
						

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Security lock
A security lock enables you to anchor your computer to a desk or other 
heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer.
Attach one end of a cable to the desk and the other end to the security lock 
slot on the right side of the computer.
Security lock 
						

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Satellite P200/Satellite Pro P200
Chapter 9
Troubleshooting
TOSHIBA designed the computer for durability. However, should problems 
occur, following the procedures in this chapter can help to determine the 
cause.
All readers should become familiar with this chapter. Knowing what might 
go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring.
Problem solving process
Resolving problems will be much easier if you observe the following 
guidelines:
■Stop immediately when you recognize a problem exists. Further action 
may result in data loss or damage. You may destroy valuable problem-
related information that can help solve the problem.
■Observe what is happening. Write down what the system is doing and 
what actions you performed immediately before the problem occurred. 
If you have a printer attached, print a copy of the screen using PrtSc.
■Isolate the problem. Using the tools available to you, such as the 
troubleshooting tips in this chapter, try to discover the specific actions 
that caused the problem.
The questions and procedures offered in this chapter are meant as a guide, 
they are not definitive problem solving techniques. Many problems can be 
solved simply, but a few may require help from your dealer. If you find you 
need to consult your dealer or others, be prepared to describe the problem 
in as much detail as possible. 
						

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Preliminary checklist
Consider the simplest solution first. The items in this checklist are easy to 
fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious problem.
■Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the 
computer.
This includes your printer and any other external device you are using.
■Before you attach an external device, turn the computer off. When you 
turn the computer back on it recognizes the new device.
■Make sure all options are set properly in the setup program.
■Check all cables. Are they correctly and firmly attached? Loose cables 
can cause signal errors.
■Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose 
pins.
■Check that the optical disc drive is correctly inserted.
Make notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent error log. 
This will help you describe your problems to your dealer. If a problem recurs, 
the log will help you identify the problem faster.
Analyzing the problem
Sometimes the system gives clues that can help you identify why it is 
malfunctioning. Keep the following questions in mind:
■Which part of the system is not operating properly: keyboard, disk drives, 
hard disk drive, printer, display. Each device produces different 
symptoms.
■Is the operating system configuration set properly? Check the 
configuration options.
■What appears on the display screen? Does it display any messages or 
random characters? Print a copy of the screen if you have a printer 
attached. Look up the messages in the software and operating system 
documentation. Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly 
attached. Loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals.
■Do any indicators light? Which ones? What color are they? Do they stay 
on or blink? Write down what you see.
■Do you hear any beeps? How many? Are they long or short? Are they 
high pitched or low? Is the computer making any unusual noises? Write 
down what you hear.
Record your observations so you can describe them to your dealer.