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User’s Manual
User’s Manual ii
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Copyright
© 2007 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under copyright law,
this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written
permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the
use of the information contained herein.
P200 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual
First edition March 2007
Ownership and copyright of music, video computer programs, databases,
etc. are protected by the copyright laws. These copyrighted materials may
be copied for private use at home only. If, beyond the limitation above, you
copy (including to transform data formats) or modify these materials,
transfer them or distribute them via the Internet without approval of
copyright owners, you may be subject to claims for compensation for
damage and/or criminal penalties due to infringements of copyrights or
personal rights. Please remember to observe the copyright laws when you
use this product to copy the copyrighted works or perform other actions.
Please note that you may infringe the owner's rights protected by the
copyright laws if you use the screen mode switching functions (e.g. Wide
mode, Wide Zoom mode, etc.) of this product to display enlarged images/
video at coffee shops or hotels for the purposes of profits or providing these
to the public.
Disclaimer
This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The
instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the P200 Portable
Personal Computers at the time of this manual’s production. However,
succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice.
TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly
from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the
manual.
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Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA
under license.
iLINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used
in this manual.
Macrovision License of Notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected
by methods and claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation, and other rights owners. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only
unless authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering of
disassembly is prohibited.
Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your
computer.
When Using Your Computer
Do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with
the base resting directly on your body. With extended operation, heat can
potentially build up in the base. Allowing sustained contact with the skin
could cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn.
■ Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow
installation instructions closely.
■ Do not carry a battery in your pocket, purse, or other container where
metal objects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the battery
terminals. The resulting excessive current follow can cause extremely
high temperatures and may result in damage from burns.
■ Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter's power cable and that
the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.
■ Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on the
floor, when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. Do
not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce
cooling; also, do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying
case.
■ Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for use with
this computer. Use of another type of battery or AC adapter may risk fire
or explosion.
■ Before you connect the computer to a power source, ensure that the
voltage rating of the AC adapter matches that of the available power
source.
115V/60Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern
countries such as Taiwan.
100 V/50Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V/60Hz in western Japan.
230 V/50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East.
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■ If you use an extension cable with your AC adapter, ensure that the total
ampere rating of the products that are plugged into it do not exceed the
ampere rating of the extension cable itself.
■ To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or
disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this
product during an electrical storm.
■ When setting up the computer for work, place it on a level surface.
■ Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with
local authorities for disposal instructions.
■ When travelling, do not check the computer as baggage. You can put
your computer through an X-ray security machine, but never put your
computer through a metal detector. If you have the computer checked
by hand, be sure to have a charged battery available in case you are
asked to turn on the computer.
■ When travelling with the hard drive removed from the computer, wrap
the drive in a non-conducting material, such as cloth or paper. If you
have the drive checked by hand, be ready to install the drive in the
computer. Your can put the hard drive through an X-ray security
machine, but never put it through a metal detector.
■ When travelling, do not place the computer in overhead storage
compartments where it could slide around. Do not drop your computer
or subject it to other mechanical shocks.
■ Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from environmental
hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and
overexposure to sunlight.
■ When you move your computer between environments with very
different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form
on or within the computer. To avoid damaging the computer, allow
sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the computer.
■ When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain relief
loop, not on the cable itself. As you pull out the connector, keep it
evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you
connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and
aligned.
■ Before you clean your computer, turn if off, unplug it from its power
source, and remove the battery.
■ Handle components with care. Hold a component such as a memory
module by its edges, not its pins.
■ Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub,
washing bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
■ Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
When using telephone equipment in conjunction with your computer, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:
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■ Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
■ Use only the power cord indicated in this manual.
■ Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by
the manufacturer.
■ Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
■ To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunication line cord.
TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case.
EU Declaration of Conformity
This product and the original options are designed to observe the related
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and safety standards. However,
TOSHIBA cannot guarantee that this product still observes these EMC
standards if options or cables not produced by TOSHIBA are connected or
implemented. In this case the persons who have connected / implemented
those options / cables have to provide assurance that the system (PC plus
options / cables) still fulfils the required standards. To avoid general EMC
problems, the following guidance should be noted:
■ Only CE marked options should be connected / implemented
■ Only best shielded cables should be connected
Working environment
This product was designed to fulfil the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
requirements to be observed for so-called "Residential, commercial and
light industry environments".
Use only the battery pack that came with the computer or an optional
battery pack. Use of the wrong battery could damage your computer.
This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related
European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe
GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.
The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on
TOSHIBA’s web site http://epps.toshiba-teg.com on the Internet.
CE compliance
This product is labelled with the CE Mark in accordance with the related
European Directives, notably Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
89/336/EEC for the notebook and the electronic accessories including the
supplied power adapter, the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC in case of implemented
telecommunication accessories and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
for the supplied power adapter.
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TOSHIBA do not approve the use of this product in working environments
other than the above mentioned "Residential, commercial and light industry
environments".
For example, the following environments are not approved:
■ Industrial Environments (e.g. environments where a mains voltage of
380V three-phase is used)
■ Medical Environments
■ Automotive Environments
■ Aircraft Environments
Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working
environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA.
The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working
environments may be:
■ Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding
area.
■ Malfunction of, or data loss from, this product caused by disturbances
generated by other devices or machines in the near surrounding area.
Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic
compatibility of this product should be suitably tested in all non-approved
working environments before use. In the case of automobiles or aircraft, the
manufacturer or airline respectively should be asked for permission before
use of this product.
Furthermore, for general safety reasons, the use of this product in
environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted.
Following information is only for EU-member states:
The symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste. Please ensure this product is properly
disposed as inappropriate waste handling of this product may
cause potential hazards to the environment and human health.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
If this product is supplied with a network port, please refer to the paragraph
"Network connection".
This symbol may not stick depending on the country and region where you
purchased.
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Optical Disc Drive Safety Instruction
The optical drive that is used in this computer is equipped with a laser
device. A classification label with the following sentence is affixed to the
surface of the drive.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
The drive with the above label is certified by the manufacturer that the drive
complies with the requirement for laser product on the date of
manufacturing pursuant to article 21 of Code of Federal Regulations by the
United States of America, Department of Health & Human Services, Food
and Drug Administration.
In other countries, the drive is certified to comply with the requirement
pursant to IEC 825 and EN60825 on class 1 laser product.
This computer is equipped with one of the optical drive in the following list
according to the model.
Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section.
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TOSHIBA Samsung Storage Technology
CD-RW/DVD-ROM TS-L462D
■ The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure
proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully
and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require
maintenance, contact an authorized service location.
■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other
than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.
Location of the required label
COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, 21 CFR
SUBCHAPTER J.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
TOSHIBA Samsung Storage Technology
Korea Corporation
416, Maetan-3Dong, Yeongtong-Gu, Suwon City,
Gyeonggi-Do, 443-742, Korea
SERIAL NO.
MANUFACTURED:
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TEAC
CD-RW/DVD-ROM DW-224E
■ The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure
proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully
and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require
maintenance, contact an authorized service location.
■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other
than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.
Location of the required label
COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, 21 CFR
SUBCHAPTER J.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
TEAC CORPORATION
3-7-3 NAKA-CHO, MUSASHINO-SHI
TOKYO, JAPAN
SERIAL NO.
MANUFACTURED:
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Pioneer
DVD Super Multi DVR-K17
■ The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper
use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and
retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance,
contact an authorized service location.
■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other
than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.
Location of the required label
COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, 21 CFR
SUBCHAPTER J.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
PIONEER CORPORATION
4-1, MEGURO 1-CHOME
MEGURO-KU, TOKYO, 153-8654
SERIAL NO.
MANUFACTURED:
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TOSHIBA Samsung Storage Technology
TS-L632D
■ The drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this
product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for
future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an
authorized service location.
■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other
than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.
Location of the required label
COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, 21 CFR
SUBCHAPTER J.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
TOSHIBA Samsung Storage Technology
Korea Corporation
416, Maetan-3Dong, Yeongtong-Gu, Suwon City,
Gyeonggi-Do, 443-742, Korea
SERIAL NO.
MANUFACTURED:
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Hitachi-LG Data Storage
DVD Super Multi GSA-T20N
■ The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper
use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and
retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance,
contact an authorized service location.
■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other
than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.
Location of the required label
COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, 21 CFR
SUBCHAPTER J.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.
22-23, Kaigan 3-chome, Minato-ku,
Yokyo, 108-0022 Japan
SERIAL NO.
MANUFACTURED:
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Panasonic
DVD Super Multi UJ-850U
■ The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper
use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and
retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance,
contact an authorized service location.
■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other
than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.
Location of the required label
COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, 21 CFR
SUBCHAPTER J.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.
1-62, 4-Chome Minoshima, Hakata-Ku
Fukuoka, Japan
SERIAL NO.
MANUFACTURED:
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TEAC
DV-W28EC
■ The drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this
product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for
future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an
authorized service location.
■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other
than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.
Location of the required label
COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, 21 CFR
SUBCHAPTER J.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
TEAC CORPORATION
3-7-3 NAKA-CHO, MUSASHINO-SHI
TOKYO, JAPAN
SERIAL NO.
MANUFACTURED:
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International Precautions
CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser
system and is classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT". To use this model properly, read the
instruction manual carefully and keep this manual
for your future reference. In case of any trouble
with this model, please contact your nearest
"AUTHORIZED service station". To prevent direct
exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.
VORSICHT: Dieses Gerät enthält ein Laser-
System und ist als „LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1
PRODUKT“ klassifiziert. Für den richtigen
Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die
Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch und
bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf. Falls
Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten,
benachrichtigen Sie bitte die nächste „autorisierte
Service-Vertretung“. Um einen direkten Kontakt
mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Gerät
nicht geöffnet werden.
ADVARSEL: Denne mærking er anbragt
udvendigt på apparatet og indikerer, at apparatet
arbejder med laserstråler af klasse 1, hviket
betyder, at der anvendes laserstrlier af svageste
klasse, og at man ikke på apparatets yderside kan
bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig stråling.
APPARATET BOR KUN ÅBNES AF FAGFOLK
MED SÆRLIGT KENDSKAB TIL APPARATER
MED LASERSTRÅLER!
Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her
gengivne advarselsmækning, som advarer imod
at foretage sådanne indgreb i apparatet, at man
kan komme til at udsætte sig for laserstråling.
OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som
avger laserstråining överstigande gränsen för
laserklass 1.
VAROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite
sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä
silmilie vaarallista lasersäteilyä.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR
ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
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Modem warning notice
Conformity Statement
The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision "CTR21"] for
pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched
Telephone Network (PSTN).
However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in
different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an
unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network
termination point.
In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the
first instance.
Network Compatibility Statement
This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following
networks. It has been tested to and found to confirm with the additional
requirements conditional in EG 201 121.
Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network,
please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details.
The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate
national type approvals. It has not been tested for conformity to national
type regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific
function on specific national networks can be given.
VORSICHT: DIE VERWENDUNG VON
ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER
EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS DURCHFÜHREN
VON ANDEREN VORGÄNGEN ALS IN DER
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBEN
KÖNNEN GEFÄHRLICHE
STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR FOLGE
HABEN.
Germany ATAAB AN005, AN006, AN007, AN009, AN010 and
DE03, 04, 05, 08, 09, 12, 14, 17
Greece ATAAB AN005, AN006 and GR01, 02, 03, 04
Portugal ATAAB AN001, 005, 006, 007, 011 and P03, 04, 08,
10
Spain ATAAB AN005, 007, 012, and ES01
Switzerland ATAAB AN002
Norway ATAAB AN002, 005, 007 and NO 01, 02
All other
countries/regions
ATAAB AN003, 004
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Important Notice
Copyrighted works including, but not limited to music, video, computer
program, databases are protected by copyright laws. Unless specifically
permitted under applicable copyright laws, you cannot copy, modify, assign,
transmit or otherwise dispose of any copyrighted work with the consent of
the owner of the copyright.
Please take notice that unauthorized copying, modification, assignment,
transmission and disposition may be subject to claims for damages and
penalties.
General Precautions
TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and
withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be
observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
computer.
Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions
included in the text of the manual.
Creating a computer-friendly environment
Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer
and any other items you are using, such as a printer.
Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide
adequate ventilation. Otherwise, they may overheat.
To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area
from:
■ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight.
■ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as
stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the
computer) or speakerphones.
■ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature
change such as air conditioner vents or heaters.
■ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity.
■ Liquids and corrosive chemicals.
Stress injury
Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. It contains
information on the prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists
that can be caused by extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3, Getting Started,
also includes information on work space design, posture and lighting that
can help reduce physical stress.
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Heat injury
■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer is
used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the
temperature will not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain physical
contact with the computer for a long time, for example if you rest the
computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest, your
skin might suffer a low-heat injury.
■ If the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with
the metal plate supporting the various interface ports as this can
become hot.
■ The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use but this
condition does not indicate a malfunction. If you need to transport the
AC adaptor, you should disconnect it and let it cool before moving it.
■ Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat as the
material could become damaged.
Pressure or impact damage
Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to any form of
strong impact as this can damage the computer's components or otherwise
cause it to malfunction.
PC Card overheating
Some PC Cards can become hot during prolonged use which may result in
errors or instability in the operation of the device in question. In addition,
you should also be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been
used for a long time.
Mobile phones
Please be aware that the use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio
system. The operation of the computer will not be impaired in any way, but
it is recommended that a minimum distance of 30cm is maintained between
the computer and a mobile phone that is in use.
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
All important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is
described in the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Be
sure to read it before using the computer.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 P200 Features
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
TOSHIBA Value Added Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Utilities and Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour
Front with the display closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Front with the display open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Keyboard Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Optical Disc drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Chapter 3 Getting Started
Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Opening the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Starting up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Restarting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
System Recovery Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Restoring the preinstalled software from the
Product Recovery disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
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Chapter 4
Operating Basics
Using the TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Dual Mode Pad Button function (Dual Mode Pad is
provided with some models). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Using the FingerPrint (FingerPrint sensor is provided
with some models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Using the Web Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Using the internal modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Using optical disc drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Writing CDs on a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Writing CDs/DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive
supporting double layer disc recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
When Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory® for TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
TOSHIBA Disc Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
TV-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Setting up more than one display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Cleaning the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Moving the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Chapter 5 The Keyboard
Typewriter keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
F1 ... F12 function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Soft keys: Fn key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Windows special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Number Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Generating ASCII characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes
Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Power indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Battery types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Care and use of the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Replacing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
TOSHIBA Password Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Power-up modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Panel power off/on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
System automatic Sleep/Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
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Chapter 7
HW Setup
Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
HW Setup Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Chapter 8 Optional Devices
Express Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Additional battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Additional AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Battery charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
External monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
i.LINK (IEEE1394a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Security lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
Problem solving process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Hardware and system checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
TOSHIBA support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Chapter 10 Disclaimers
CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Memory (Main System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
HDD Drive Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU"). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Non-applicable Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Copy Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
LCD Brightness and Eye Strain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Appendix A Specifications
Appendix B Display Modes
Appendix C AC Power Cord and Connectors
Appendix D If your computer is stolen
Glossary
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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the P200 computer. This powerful
notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, including
multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliable, high-
performance computing.
This manual tells how to set up and begin using your P200 computer. It
also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic
operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting.
If you are a new user of computers or if you're new to portable computing,
first read over the P200 Features and The Grand Tour chapters to
familiarize yourself with the computer's features, components and
accessory devices. Then read Getting Started for step-by-step instructions
on setting up your computer.
If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the
preface to learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted
with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to look over the
Special features section of the P200 Features, to learn about features that
are unique to the computer.
Manual contents
This manual has ten chapters, four appendixes and a glossary.
Chapter 1, P200 Features, is an overview of the computer's special
features, utilities, and options.
Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the computer and
briefly explains how they function.
Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin
operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work
area. Be sure to read the sections on setting up the operating system and
on restoring the pre-installed software.
Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on using the following
devices: TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad, the optical disc drives, the internal
modem, LAN and wireless LAN. It also provides tips on care of the
computer, disks and DVD/CD-ROMs.
Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including
the keypad overlay and hotkeys.
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Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, gives details on the computer's
power resources.
Chapter 7, HW Setup, introduces you to the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
program.
Chapter 8, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available.
Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, provides helpful information on how to perform
some diagnostic tests, and suggests courses of action if the computer
doesn't seem to be working properly.
Chapter 10, Disclaimers, provides disclaimer information related to your
computer.
The Appendices provide technical information about your computer.
The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of
acronyms used in the text.
Conventions
This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight
terms and operating procedures.
Abbreviations
On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are
enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only
Memory (ROM). Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary.
Icons
Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. The indicator
panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information
on.
Keys
The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer
operations. A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they
appear on the keyboard. For example, Enter identifies the Enter key.
Key operation
Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We
identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign
(+). For example, Ctrl + C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same
time press C. If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the
same time press the third.
DISKCOPY A: B: When procedures require an action such as
clicking an icon or entering text, the icon's name
or the text you are to type in is represented in the
type face you see to the left.
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Display
Messages
Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your
attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below.
Terminology
This term is defined in this document as follows:
Equipment checklist
Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packing materials for
future use. Check to make sure you have all the following items:
Hardware
■ P200 Portable Personal Computer
■ Universal AC Adapter and Power Cord
■ USB Floppy Disk Drive (provided with some models)
■ Modular cable for modem (provided with some models)
ABC
Names of windows or icons or text generated by
the computer that appears on its display screen is
presented in the type face you see to the left.
Pay attention! A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or
failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your
equipment.
Please read. A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of
your equipment.
Start The word "Start" refers to the button in
Microsoft
®
Windows Vista™.
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Software
Microsoft
®
Windows Vista™ Home Basic/Home Premium/Business Edition
■ The following software which is pre-installed on your hard disk:
■ Microsoft
®
Windows Vista™ Home Basic/Home Premium/Business
Edition
■ DVD Video Player
■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator
■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree
■ TOSHIBA Assist
■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format*
■ TOSHIBA HW Setup
■ TOSHIBA Value Added Package Utility
■ TOSHIBA Supervisor Password Utility
■ Ulead DVD MovieFactory
®
■ FingerPrint Utility*
■ Online Manual
■ Product Recovery disc (provided with some models)
* The availability of this software is dependent on the model you
purchased.
Documentation and Backup Media
■ Your computer's documentation:
■ P200 Personal Computer User's Manual
■ P200 Quickstart
■ Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
■ Microsoft
®
Windows Vista™ Quick Start Guide
■ Warranty Information
■ Product Recovery DVD-ROM
The system may not function properly if you use drivers that are not pre-
installed or distributed by TOSHIBA.
SD Memory Card Format Utility and other SD functions are packaged into
TOSHIBA SD Memoory Utilities. When uninstalling the SD utilities, click
Start Control Panel Uninstall a program, and select TOSHIBA SD
Memory Utilities.
If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer
immediately.
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Chapter 1
P200 Features
This chapter identifies the computer's special features, options and
accessories.
Features
Please visit your region's web site for the configuration details of the model
that you have purchased.
Processor
Disclaimer (CPU)
For more information on the Disclaimer regarding CPU, please refer to the
Disclaimers section in Chapter 10.
Basic features are described in a separate pamphlet.
Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if
you use an operating system that was not pre-installed by TOSHIBA.
Depending on the model you purchased:
Intel
®
Core™ 2 Duo Processor
Intel
®
Core™ Duo Processor
Intel
®
Pentium
®
Dual Core Processor
Intel
®
Celeron
®
M Processor
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Chipset
Memory
Mobile Intel
®
945GM/PM, 943GML Express
Chipset
T1 CardReader & 1394a Controller PCI8402
Realtek High Definition Audio Codec ALC861D
Realtek 10M/100M/1Gbps LAN Controller
RTL8111B, 10M/100M LAN Controller RTL8101E
The graphics system in your computer may use part of the main system
memory for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of
system memory available for other computing activities. The amount of
system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the
graphics system, applications utilized, system memory size and other
factors.
Slot Two DDRII SO-DIMM, up to 4GB with Intel
®
945PM/GM Express Chipset; up to 2GB with Intel
943GML Express Chipset can be upgraded
through the memory expansion slot.
You need to remove the existing SO-DIMM if your
system is already equipped with the maximum
amount of memory modules.
The maximum upgradable system memory is
depending on the system you purchased.
L2 Cache Depending on the model you purchased.
Intel
®
Core™ 2 Duo Processor with 4MB or 2MB
L2 Cache
Intel
®
Core™ Duo Processor with 2MB L2 Cache
Intel
®
Pentium
®
Dual Core Processor with 2MB
L2 Cache
Intel
®
Merom Celeron
®
M processor with 1MB L2
Cache.
Video RAM Depending on the model you purchased:
Mobile Intel
®
945GM/943GML Express Chipset,
up to 128MB shared with main memory.
Nvidia GeForce7600
up to 64MB shared with main memory
(for 256MB main memory),
up to 128MB shared with main memory
(for 512MB, 756MB main memory),
up to 256MB shared with main memory
(for more than 1GB main memory).
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BIOS
Power
Disclaimer (Battery Life)
For more information on the Disclaimer regarding Battery Life, please refer
to the Disclaimers section in Chapter 10.
Floppy Disk Drive devices
1MB Flash ROM for system BIOS
Suspend to memory or hard disk drive
Various Hotkey functions for system control
Complete ACPI 1.0b functionality
Battery Pack 6-cell Lithium Ion smart battery pack with
10.8V*4000mAh
9-cell Lithium Ion smart battery pack with
10.8V*6000mAh
Approximately 12 hours or longer charging time to
100% battery capacity with system switched on.
Approximately 4 hours charge time to 100%
battery capacity with system switched off.
Approximately 1.5 days discharging time in Sleep
Mode for the 9-cell battery, 1 day for the 6-cell
battery.
Discharge time in shutdown mode is
approximately 1 month
* The availability of this battery is dependent on
the model you purchased.
RTC Battery The computer has an internal battery to back up
its Real Time Clock (RTC), calender and setup
information. This battery will last for an average of
one month with no external power source.
AC adapter The universal AC adapter provides power to the
system and recharges the batteries when they
are low. It comes with a detachable power cord.
External USB Floppy Disk Drive (depends on the
model purchased)
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TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad
Display
Disclaimer (LCD)
For more information on the Disclaimer regarding LCD, please refer to the
Disclaimers section in Chapter 10.
Disclaimer (Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")
For more information on the Disclaimer regarding Graphic Processor Unit
("GPU"), please refer to the Disclaimers section in Chapter 10.
A TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad and control buttons
in the palm rest enable control of the on-screen
pointer.
The Dual Mode Pad is a TouchPad that provides
normal touchpad features in its default mode and
switches to a DualMode interface when the upper
right corner of the TouchPad is tapped. Tapping
the same corner again will revert to normal
pointing mode.
The volume control on the right side of the TouchPad and print button may
not function with some applications.
17" TFT screen with a resolution of
1440 horizontal × 900 vertical pixels WXGA+.
Graphics controller Nvidia GeForce7600 (Graphics controller chipset
depends on the model purchased)
The graphics controller maximizes display
performance. Refer to Display Modes section in
Appendix B for more information.
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Disks
Disclaimer (HDD Drive Capacity)
For more information on the Disclaimer regarding HDD Drive Capacity,
please refer to the Disclaimers section in Chapter 10.
Fixed hard disk 9.5mm 2.5" hard disk drive
(60/80/100/120/160/200 GB)
12.5mm 2.5" hard disk drive
(160/200/250/300 GB)
Serial ATA 1.5 Gb/s
CD-RW/DVD-ROM
drive
Some models are equipped with a full-size
CD-RW/DVD-ROM module that lets you record
data to rewritable CD/CD-RWs as well as run
either 12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15") CD/DVDs
without using an adapter. It reads DVD-ROMs at
maximum 8x speed and CD-ROMs at maximum
24x speed. It writes CD-Rs at up to 24x speed,
CD-RWs at up to 24x speed. This drive supports
the following formats:
■ DVD-ROM ■ DVD-Video
■ CD-R ■ CD-RW
■ CD-DA ■ CD-Text
■ Photo CD (single/multi-session)
■ CD-ROM Mode1, Mode2
■ CD-ROMXA Mode2 (Form1, Form2)
■ Enhanced CD(CD-EXTRA)
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