20 Most Recent Toshiba Satellite P205-S7476 Notebook Questions & Answers

Click start control panel view devices and printers you should see your webcam from there if you are have trouble with your webcam Click start control panel administrative tools computer management device manager scroll down image devices you could see a yellow question mark? right click to reinstall drivers or update driver xp Click start right click on computer select properties device manager scroll to image devices expand right click to update driver in W7 http://download.cnet.com/2000-20_4.html on the home page you should see a search tab just type in what you are looking for IE: webcam name webcam driver you might have to try a few times to get it right

software if you dont have the driver you will need to download one here rather doing a driver hunt which can take hours

http://download.cnet.com/slimdrivers-free/3000-18513_4-75279940.html

Windows XP/Vista/7/8

It might take some time being a freeware driver solution

note: it will find all of your outdated drivers

this is a free driver solutions This will automatically search for and find the correct driver you will have to update every driver individually once you update you might be asked whether you want to restart or make a system restore point click no to both of these then continue updating each driver free then restart once all of the drivers have been updated Some webcams and programs require additional software, although that should be installed with the webcam if things are right. But is does not harm to check if your Java, Flash and Quicktime software are installed and up to date. But certainly check your DirectX software, since all video applications, including webcams, use DirectX for video processing. Try downloading the latest DirectX version and install it (Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c - Windows Vista: DirectX 10). http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Which-version-of-DirectX-is-on-your-computer Hope this helps.

I'm told the Vista drivers will work. Use your Vista driver CD or go to the Toshiba site & download what you need.

Your best bet is to contact Toshiba to receive a replacement motherboard. If your laptop is still under warranty they will provide one free of cost.

Hi

You can do this by removing the main battery from your laptop and disconnect the main power and try to access the BIOS battery and disconnect it and leave it for 15 Mins. and later you will be asked to enter the new date etc., this way you the PC will return all the settings to default,

Your hard drive might be bad - go to the setup or BIOS and check if it's detected. If it's not listed then check your hard drive - re-seat and reboot the computer.

go to this Support Link and do all current Updates for your system.
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/modelContent.jsp?ct=DL&os=&category=&moid=1854862&rpn=PSPB3U&modelFilter=P205-S7476&selCategory=3&selFamily=1073768663#

Hi, "Yes" your Computer have a Built-In Mic, this site will show you the (Specifications). To use, click on the "Start Button, in the [Start Search Window]; Type: microphone, once the next window open, there maybe a [Automatic setup for the Microphone], follow all the instructions to "Install the Mic. click on this site: http://www.notebookreview.com/price/product.asp?pid=18893&productFamilyID=973 "Rating the solution for "Helpfulness is appreciated, thanks"

“Hi let’s see if we can fix this problem”
I. “To “Enable” the Pointer Device using the Touch-Pad, go to, Control Panel, click (“Mouse”) in the “Hardware and Sound” category; go to, “Device Settings” in the (Devices) block.
II. “Highlight”; the item you want to (enable) this being the “Pointer Device.” Click the (Enable) button, just below. Be sure to (Click) on the “Apply” button, and click OK.”
III. You may need to “Update Drivers?” Click on “Hardware, click “Properties,” click, on Driver.” If the, Update Driver (block) is not “Grayed-out” click “Update Driver”, click (OK), this will ensure that the application take effect.
Attention! “Manually” Install Driver; select “update driver” select (“Browse my computer for driver software”), click on it to open, and select (“ Let me pick from a list…”), in the Model: “highlight “ the correct device, click on the “next button.” Follow the instructions.” Note: “Restarting the computer will configure system changes in the computer applications to prevent errors and to finalize the (Installing / Uninstalling) of programs, and or (Enabling / Disabling) of Hardware.”
“Did this solution help?” Feedback: “Helpful Ratings” appreciated, thanks paul7of9”

make sure the lap top can support win xp home or office and then locate a disc and install but must have key

Check the following Site for BEST Drivers

http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/outFrm.jsp?ofId=AskIris&searchString=Drivers++P205-s7476+&x=0&y=0

Click on Download and Select the Product and Download the Driers for Any Toshiba Products

Those sites are full of viruses,by clicking on the download you've allowed the virus to infect you.Try rebooting in safe mode and do your anti virus scan (full scan)and run whatever malware scanner you have too.If you can't work in safe mode you'll have to do a reinstall of your OS(operating system).If you can use safe mode try to download your files (photos and documents)to a memory card or external hard drive.Remember that unless you know the site you're downloading from is safe,believe that it is not and scan it with your virus software first.You can also use the Phishing Filter located under "Tools"or Internet Tools in Explorer.You can scan the site first or enable the automatic website checking.It slows down page loading but virtually eliminates viruses.Good luck!

from device manager uninstall the driver
and restart the system. after restart check for hardware changes in device manager.
if the problem remains there then reinstall your operating system.

That is a bad thing to do. If there was any moisture inside on the motherboard it can cause and electrical short and damage parts of the computer. I would advise letting a professional look at it and see if he can dry it out completely and get it to fire. There are so many places inside a laptop that can hold moisture that it can be tough to dry them out without taking them apart.

be sure power is on. check the inverter and vga output by using CRT or LCD monitor.

check for defective flex

Try removing the memory, then putting one stick back in and see if it powers up. Then try with the other stick.

Memory is accessed from a door on the bottom of the machine (one screw to open it).

Motherboard is expensive to obtain (neighborhood of $250 US) and time consuming to install even for the experienced. To pay someone to do this could exceed the value of the laptop.

Usually with laptops, there's a single screw which holds the drive in place; it is meant to be interchangeable. For your particular model, check here:

http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/toshiba-satellite-p205/removing-motherboard-1.htm

To locate the screw in question: it should be approximately 5 inches in from the side of the laptop, and roughly in the center of the width of the drive itself. It won't hurt to unscrew a few screws in that area underneath, you'll eventually get the right one, and the laptop should be fine as long as you only remove a few and remember to put them back afterwards.

Also, be aware that your optical drive may or may not have an adapter screwed onto the connector end, to make the universal slimline drive connector match your laptop's proprietary IDE connector. This piece, if present, should be removed and attached to the new optical drive you plan on putting in.

Hope this helps!
--Weasel

http://www.driversdown.com/drivers/Toshiba-Satellite-P205-S6287-Notebook-ACPI-Flash-BIOS-1.70-Windows-XP_82403.shtml

I can't vouch for the vendor but they have your part in stock for $304.

You can always use that part number to do a more thorough search though...