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User Manual

Table of Contents

Satellite® A210/A215 Series User Guide
1
Contents
27
Introduction
35
- This guide
  36
- Safety icons
  37
  - Other icons used
    37
- Other documentation
  38
- Service options
  38
Chapter 1: Getting Started
39
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
86
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
104
- Toshiba’s energy-saver design
  104
- Running the computer on battery power
  104
  - Battery Notice
    105
  - Power management
    106
  - Using additional batteries
    106
- Charging batteries
  106
  - Charging the main battery
    107
  - Charging the RTC battery
    107
- Monitoring main battery power
  108
- Changing the main battery
  115
  - Removing the battery from the computer
    115
  - Inserting a charged battery
    117
- Taking care of your battery
  118
  - Safety precautions
    118
  - Maintaining your battery
    119
- Disposing of used batteries
  120
- Traveling tips
  121
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features
122
- Exploring the desktop
  122
  - Finding your way around the desktop
    123
- Setting up for communications
  125
  - Connecting a modem to a telephone line
    126
  - Connecting your computer to a network
    127
- An overview of using the Internet
  129
  - The Internet
    130
  - The World Wide Web
    130
  - Internet Service Providers
    130
  - Connecting to the Internet
    130
  - Surfing the Internet
    131
  - Internet features
    131
  - Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet
    132
- Exploring audio features
  132
  - Recording sounds
    132
  - Using external speakers or headphones
    133
- Web Cam
  133
- Using PC Cards
  134
  - Inserting a PC Card
    134
  - Removing a PC Card
    135
  - Setting up a PC Card for your computer
    135
- Using an ExpressCard™
  136
  - Inserting an ExpressCard™
    136
  - Removing an ExpressCard™
    136
- Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
  137
  - Inserting memory media
    138
  - Removing memory media
    138
- Using the i.LINK® port
  139
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities
140
- TOSHIBA Assist
  141
  - Connect
    142
  - Secure
    143
  - Protect & Fix
    144
  - Optimize
    145
- TOSHIBA Application Installer
  146
- Setting passwords
  147
  - Using an instant password
    147
  - Using a supervisor password
    148
  - Using a user password
    149
  - Deleting a user password
    150
- TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
  151
- TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
  152
- Toshiba Hardware Setup
  153
- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  155
- TOSHIBA Button Support
  156
- CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
  157
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
  158
- Fingerprint Authentication Utility
  159
  - Fingerprint utility limitations
    159
  - Fingerprint Enrollment
    159
  - Fingerprint Logon
    161
  - Power-on Security
    161
  - Control Center
    162
  - Password Bank
    164
  - Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader
    167
  - Fingerprint reader limitations
    169
- ConfigFree™
  169
  - Getting Started
    170
  - ConfigFree Utilities
    170
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
173
- Problems that are easy to fix
  173
- Problems when you turn on the computer
  174
- The Windows® operating system is not working
  177
- Resolving a hardware conflict
  179
  - A plan of action
    179
  - Fixing a problem with Device Manager
    180
  - Memory problems
    181
  - Power and the batteries
    182
  - Keyboard problems
    183
  - Display problems
    184
  - Disk drive problems
    186
  - Optical drive problems
    187
  - Sound system problems
    188
  - PC Card problems
    189
  - ExpressCard™ problems
    191
  - Printer problems
    193
  - Modem problems
    193
  - Wireless networking problems
    194
- DVD operating problems
  197
- Develop good computing habits
  198
  - Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system
    199
- If you need further assistance
  203
  - Before you contact Toshiba
    203
  - Contacting Toshiba
    204
- Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
  204
- Toshiba’s worldwide offices
  205
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards
207
- Hot Key Cards
  207
  - Using the Hot Key Cards
    208
- Application Cards
  209
  - Using the Application Cards
    210
  - Card Case
    210
- Hot key functions
  212
  - Volume Mute
    212
  - Password security
    213
  - Power plan
    214
  - Sleep mode
    215
  - Hibernation mode
    216
  - Display modes
    217
  - Display brightness
    218
  - Disabling or enabling wireless devices
    219
  - Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad
    220
  - Changing screen resolution
    221
  - Keyboard hot key functions
    222
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
223
Glossary
224
Index
238

Size:

4.66 MB
Pages:

244
Language:

English

User Manual

Table of Contents

Satellite® A210/A215 Series User Guide
1
Contents
27
Introduction
35
- This guide
  36
- Safety icons
  37
  - Other icons used
    37
- Other documentation
  38
- Service options
  38
Chapter 1: Getting Started
39
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
86
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
104
- Toshiba’s energy-saver design
  104
- Running the computer on battery power
  104
  - Battery Notice
    105
  - Power management
    106
  - Using additional batteries
    106
- Charging batteries
  106
  - Charging the main battery
    107
  - Charging the RTC battery
    107
- Monitoring main battery power
  108
- Changing the main battery
  115
  - Removing the battery from the computer
    115
  - Inserting a charged battery
    117
- Taking care of your battery
  118
  - Safety precautions
    118
  - Maintaining your battery
    119
- Disposing of used batteries
  120
- Traveling tips
  121
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features
122
- Exploring the desktop
  122
  - Finding your way around the desktop
    123
- Setting up for communications
  125
  - Connecting a modem to a telephone line
    126
  - Connecting your computer to a network
    127
- An overview of using the Internet
  129
  - The Internet
    130
  - The World Wide Web
    130
  - Internet Service Providers
    130
  - Connecting to the Internet
    130
  - Surfing the Internet
    131
  - Internet features
    131
  - Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet
    132
- Exploring audio features
  132
  - Recording sounds
    132
  - Using external speakers or headphones
    133
- Web Cam
  133
- Using PC Cards
  134
  - Inserting a PC Card
    134
  - Removing a PC Card
    135
  - Setting up a PC Card for your computer
    135
- Using an ExpressCard™
  136
  - Inserting an ExpressCard™
    136
  - Removing an ExpressCard™
    136
- Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
  137
  - Inserting memory media
    138
  - Removing memory media
    138
- Using the i.LINK® port
  139
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities
140
- TOSHIBA Assist
  141
  - Connect
    142
  - Secure
    143
  - Protect & Fix
    144
  - Optimize
    145
- TOSHIBA Application Installer
  146
- Setting passwords
  147
  - Using an instant password
    147
  - Using a supervisor password
    148
  - Using a user password
    149
  - Deleting a user password
    150
- TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
  151
- TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
  152
- Toshiba Hardware Setup
  153
- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  155
- TOSHIBA Button Support
  156
- CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
  157
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
  158
- Fingerprint Authentication Utility
  159
  - Fingerprint utility limitations
    159
  - Fingerprint Enrollment
    159
  - Fingerprint Logon
    161
  - Power-on Security
    161
  - Control Center
    162
  - Password Bank
    164
  - Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader
    167
  - Fingerprint reader limitations
    169
- ConfigFree™
  169
  - Getting Started
    170
  - ConfigFree Utilities
    170
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
173
- Problems that are easy to fix
  173
- Problems when you turn on the computer
  174
- The Windows® operating system is not working
  177
- Resolving a hardware conflict
  179
  - A plan of action
    179
  - Fixing a problem with Device Manager
    180
  - Memory problems
    181
  - Power and the batteries
    182
  - Keyboard problems
    183
  - Display problems
    184
  - Disk drive problems
    186
  - Optical drive problems
    187
  - Sound system problems
    188
  - PC Card problems
    189
  - ExpressCard™ problems
    191
  - Printer problems
    193
  - Modem problems
    193
  - Wireless networking problems
    194
- DVD operating problems
  197
- Develop good computing habits
  198
  - Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system
    199
- If you need further assistance
  203
  - Before you contact Toshiba
    203
  - Contacting Toshiba
    204
- Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
  204
- Toshiba’s worldwide offices
  205
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards
207
- Hot Key Cards
  207
  - Using the Hot Key Cards
    208
- Application Cards
  209
  - Using the Application Cards
    210
  - Card Case
    210
- Hot key functions
  212
  - Volume Mute
    212
  - Password security
    213
  - Power plan
    214
  - Sleep mode
    215
  - Hibernation mode
    216
  - Display modes
    217
  - Display brightness
    218
  - Disabling or enabling wireless devices
    219
  - Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad
    220
  - Changing screen resolution
    221
  - Keyboard hot key functions
    222
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
223
Glossary
224
Index
238

Size:

4.66 MB
Pages:

244
Language:

English

Reference Guide

Table of Contents

Satellite® A200 Series Resource Guide
1
Contents
2
Introduction
20
- This guide
  21
- Other documentation
  22
Setting up your computer and getting started
22
- Precautions
  22
- Your computer’s features and specifications
  23
- Connecting to a power source
  24
- Connecting a printer
  25
Adding memory (optional)
26
- Installing a memory module
  26
- Removing a memory module
  31
Your computer’s TFT display
32
Using an ExpressCard®
32
- Inserting an ExpressCard®
  32
- Removing an ExpressCard®
  33
Learning the basics
33
- Computing tips
  33
Using the TouchPad™
34
- Scrolling with the TouchPad™
  34
- Control buttons
  34
Using the Dual Mode Pad
35
- Using Dual Mode
  35
Using the optical drive
37
Media control buttons
38
- Inserting an optical disc
  38
- Removing a disc with the computer on
  40
- Removing a disc with the computer off
  40
Moving the computer
40
Mobile computing
40
- Running the computer on battery power
  40
- Monitoring main battery power
  41
- Setting battery notifications
  42
- Changing the main battery
  42
Taking care of your battery
44
- Safety precautions
  44
- Maintaining your battery
  45
- Disposing of used batteries
  46
If something goes wrong
47
- Problems that are easy to fix
  47
- Problems when you turn on the computer
  48
- Display problems
  49
- ExpressCard® problems
  50
If you need further assistance
51
- Before you contact Toshiba
  51
- Contacting Toshiba
  51
- Toshiba voice contact
  51
Power cord/cable connectors
52
Features and specifications
52
Index
53
- A
  53
- B
  53
- C
  53
- D
  53
- E
  53
- F
  53
- I
  53
- K
  53
- L
  53
- M
  53
- N
  54
- O
  54
- P
  54
- R
  54
- S
  54
- T
  54
- W
  54

Reference Guide

Size:

1.24 MB
Pages:

56
Language:

English

Specification Guide

Specification Guide

Size:

60.4 KB
Pages:

4
Language:

English