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 write 
speed of ultra-speed CD-RW discs is a maximum of 24x speed.
DVDs
■DVD-R and DVD+R discs can be written only once. The recorded data 
cannot be erased or changed.
■DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than 
once.
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
The full-size CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive module lets you record data to 
rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72) or 8 cm (3.15) discs 
without using an adapter.
DVD Super Multi drive supporting ±R Double Layer 
The full-size DVD Super Multi drive supporting ±R Double Layer module lets 
you record data to rewritable discs as well as run either 12cm (4.72) or 8cm 
(3.15) discs without using an adapter.
The read speed is slower at the centre of a disc and faster at the other edge. 
DVD read8 speed (maximum)
CD read  24 speed (maximum)
CD-R write  24 speed (maximum)
CD-RW write 24 speed (maximum, ultra-speed media) 
						

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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 you to 
use the computer in almost any country/region.
To recharge the battery, simply connect the AC adapter to a power source 
and the computer. See Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, for details.
The AC adapter
The read speed is slower at the centre of a disc and faster at the other edge.
DVD read  8 speed (maximum)
DVD-R write  8 speed (maximum)
DVD-RW write  6 speed (maximum)
DVD+R write  8 speed (maximum)
DVD+RW write  8 speed (maximum)
DVD-RAM write  5 speed (maximum)
CD read  24 speed (maximum)
CD-R write  24 speed (maximum)
CD-RW write  16 speed (maximum, ultra-speed media)
DVD+R (DL) write  4 speed (maximum)
DVD-R(DL) write4 speed (maximum)
Use of the wrong adapter could damage your computer. TOSHIBA assumes 
no liability for any damage in such case. The output rating for the computer 
is 19 volts DC.
Please use only the AC Adapter supplied with the computer or an AC 
adapter certified by TOSHIBA. 
						

							User’s Manual3-1
Satellite P200/Satellite Pro P200
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 the computer, explains product liability.
All users should be sure to carefully read the section Starting up for the first 
time, which describes the actions to take when you turn on the power for 
the first time. 
						

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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 and Power-Up Modes.
1. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
Connecting the power cord to the AC adapter
2. Connect the DC output plug on the AC adapter to the DC IN input port 
on the back of the computer.
Connecting the adapter to the computer
3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. The Battery and DC IN 
indicators on the front of the computer should glow.
Use of the wrong adapter could damage your computer. TOSHIBA assumes 
no liability for any damage in such case. The output rating for the computer 
is 19 volts DC.
To disconnect AC adaptor, you can follow the reversed procedure of 
Connecting AC adaptor. Please hold the DC output plug portion by your 
fingers and then plug it out when you disconnect the DC output plug. 
						

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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 it.
2. Open the display panel.
3. Press the computers power button and then release it.
Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel. Opening 
it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer.
After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off until you have 
set up the operating system. Refer to the section Starting up for the first 
time in this chapter. 
						

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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 Shutdown (Boot) 
Mode, Hibernation Mode or Sleep Mode.
Shut Down mode (Boot mode)
When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data will be saved and 
the computer will boot to the operating systems main screen the next time 
it is turned on.
1. If you have entered data, either save it to the hard disk, drive or to other 
storege media.
2. Make sure all disk/disks activity has stopped before removing the CD/
DVD or floppy diskette. 
						

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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 power again, you can continue working right where 
you left off
■Make sure the Hard Disk Drive indicators is off. If you turn off the power 
while a disk (disks) is being accessed, you can lose data or damage the 
disk.
■Never turn off the power while an application is running. Doing so could 
cause loss data.
■Never turn off the power, disconnect an external storage device or 
remove storage media during data read/write. Doing so can cause data 
loss. 
Do not turn the computer or peripheral devices back on immediately - wait 
a short period to avoid and peripheral damage.
■When the AC adaptor is connected, the computer will go into Sleep 
Mode according to the settings in the Power Options.
■To restore the operation from the computer from Sleep Mode, press the 
power button or press any key. Please be aware that this latter action 
only works on the internal keyboard if the. Wake-up on Keyboard option 
is enabled within the HW Setup utility.
■If the computer enters Sleep Mode while a network application is active, 
the application might not be restored when the computer is next turned 
on and the system returns from Sleep Mode.
■To prevent the computer from automatically entering Sleep Mode, 
disable Sleep Mode within the Power Options. However, please be 
aware that this configuration will nullify the computer’s Energy Star 
compliance. 
■Before entering Sleep Mode, be sure to save your data.
■Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep 
Mode. The Computer or the module could be damaged. 
■Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode 
(unless the computer is connected to an AC power source). Data in 
memory will be lost. 
						

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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 Start then click 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 display panel. Please note that this feature 
must be enabled - please refer to the Power Options (to access it, click 
Start followed by Control Panel followed by System and Maintenance 
and then click the Power Options). 
3. Press the power button. Please note that this feature must be 
enabled - please refer to the Power Options (to access it, click Start 
followed by Control Panel followed by System and Maintenance and 
then click the Power Options and point to Choose what the power button 
do). 
When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when 
you shutdown the computer.
Sleep Mode limitations
Sleep Mode will not function under the following conditions:
■Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down.
■Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise. 
Hibernation mode
The Hibernation Mode feature saves the contents of memory to the hard 
disk drive when the computer is turned off so that, the next time it is turned 
on, the previous state is restored. Please note that the Hibernation Mode 
feature does not save the status of any peripheral devices connected to the 
computer.
You can enter also Sleep Mode by pressing Fn + F3 - please refer to 
Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for further details. 
■When the computer is in Sleep Mode, the power indicator will blink 
orange.
■If you are operating the computer on battery power, you can lengthen 
the overall operating time by turning it off into Hibernation Mode - Sleep 
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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 feature.
■Allows the use of the panel power off feature.
Starting Hibernation Mode
To enter Hibernation Mode, follow the steps below.
1. Click Start.
2. Click the arrow button (   ) in the power management buttons 
(  ).
3. Select Hibernate from the menu.
■Save your data. While entering Hibernation Mode, the computer saves 
the contents of memory to the hard disk drive. However, for safety sake, 
it is best to save your data manually.
■D a t a  w i l l  b e  l o s t  i f  y o u  r e m o v e  t h e  b a t t e r y  o r  d i s c o n n e c t  t h e  A C  a d a p t o r  
before the save is completed. Wait for the Hard Disk Drive indicator to 
go out.
■Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in 
Hibernation Mode. Data will be lost.
You can also enable Hibernation Mode by pressing Fn + F4 - please refer 
to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for further details. 
						

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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 for When I press the 
power button or When I close the lid.
5. Click the Save Changes button.
Data save in Hibernation Mode
When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode, the computer takes a 
moment to save the current data in memory to the hard disk drive. During 
this time, the Hard Disk Drive indicator will glow.
After you turn off the computer, and the content of memory has been saved 
to the hard disk drive, turn off the power to any peripheral devices.
Restarting the computer
Certain conditions require that you reset the computer, for example if: 
■You change certain computer settings.
■An errors and the computer does not respond you your keyboard 
commands.
If you need to restart the computer, there are three ways this can be 
achieved:
1. Click Start then click the arrow button (   ) in the power management 
buttons (   ) and select Restart from the menu.
2. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to display the menu window, then select Restart from 
the Shutdown options.
3. Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds. Once the 
computer has turned itself off, wait between ten and fifteen seconds 
before turning the power on again by pressing the power button.
Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment 
to let all capacitors fully discharge.