BenutzerhandbuchInhaltsverzeichnisSatellite® A210/A215 Series User Guide1Contents27Introduction35This guide36Safety icons37Other icons used37Other documentation38Service options38Chapter 1: Getting Started39Selecting a place to work39Creating a computer-friendly environment39Keeping yourself comfortable40Precautions40Important information on your computer’s cooling fan41Setting up your computer42Setting up your software42Registering your computer with Toshiba43Adding optional external devices43Connecting to a power source44Charging the main battery46Using the computer for the first time47Opening the display panel47Your computer’s features and specifications48Turning on the power48Adding memory (optional)49Installing a memory module49Removing a memory module55Checking total memory56Hard Drive Recovery Utilities57Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs58Hard Disk Drive Recovery options59Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media64Installing drivers and applications65Using the TouchPad™65Scrolling with the TouchPad™66Control buttons66Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™66Using the Dual Mode Pad67Using Dual Mode67Using external display devices69Directing the display output when you turn on the computer70Adjusting the quality of the external display71Using an external keyboard71Using a mouse72Connecting a printer72Setting up a printer73Connecting an optional external diskette drive73Turning off the computer74Options for turning off the computer74Using the Shut Down command77Using and configuring Hibernation mode79Using and configuring Sleep mode81Closing the display panel84Customizing your computer’s settings84Caring for your computer84Cleaning the computer84Moving the computer84Using a computer lock85Chapter 2: Learning the Basics86Computing tips86Using the keyboard88Character keys88Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard88Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys89Function keys89Special Windows® keys89Overlay keys90Using the overlay to type numeric data90Starting a program91Starting a program from the Start menu91Starting a program from Windows® Explorer92Starting a program using the Start Search field93Saving your work93Printing your work95Backing up your work96Restoring your work96Using the optical drive97Optical drive components97Media control buttons98Inserting a compact disc99Playing an audio CD100Playing optical media101Creating a CD/DVD102Removing a disc with the computer on102Removing a disc with the computer off103Caring for CD or DVD discs103Toshiba’s online resources103Chapter 3: Mobile Computing104Toshiba’s energy-saver design104Running the computer on battery power104Battery Notice105Power management106Using additional batteries106Charging batteries106Charging the main battery107Charging the RTC battery107Monitoring main battery power108Determining remaining battery power110What to do when the main battery runs low110Setting battery notifications111Conserving battery power112Power Plans113Using a hot key to set the Power Plan114Changing the main battery115Removing the battery from the computer115Inserting a charged battery117Taking care of your battery118Safety precautions118Maintaining your battery119Disposing of used batteries120Traveling tips121Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features122Exploring the desktop122Finding your way around the desktop123Setting up for communications125Connecting a modem to a telephone line126Connecting your computer to a network127An overview of using the Internet129The Internet130The World Wide Web130Internet Service Providers130Connecting to the Internet130Surfing the Internet131Internet features131Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet132Exploring audio features132Recording sounds132Using external speakers or headphones133Web Cam133Using PC Cards134Inserting a PC Card134Removing a PC Card135Setting up a PC Card for your computer135Using an ExpressCard™136Inserting an ExpressCard™136Removing an ExpressCard™136Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot137Inserting memory media138Removing memory media138Using the i.LINK® port139Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities140TOSHIBA Assist141Connect142Secure143Protect & Fix144Optimize145TOSHIBA Application Installer146Setting passwords147Using an instant password147Using a supervisor password148Using a user password149Deleting a user password150TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility151TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility152Toshiba Hardware Setup153TOSHIBA Zooming Utility155TOSHIBA Button Support156CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer157TOSHIBA Accessibility158Fingerprint Authentication Utility159Fingerprint utility limitations159Fingerprint Enrollment159Fingerprint Logon161Power-on Security161Control Center162Password Bank164Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader167Fingerprint reader limitations169ConfigFree™169Getting Started170ConfigFree Utilities170Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong173Problems that are easy to fix173Problems when you turn on the computer174The Windows® operating system is not working177Using Startup options to fix problems177Internet problems178The Windows® operating system can help you179Resolving a hardware conflict179A plan of action179Fixing a problem with Device Manager180Memory problems181Power and the batteries182Keyboard problems183Display problems184Disk drive problems186Optical drive problems187Sound system problems188PC Card problems189ExpressCard™ problems191Printer problems193Modem problems193Wireless networking problems194DVD operating problems197Develop good computing habits198Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system199If you need further assistance203Before you contact Toshiba203Contacting Toshiba204Other Toshiba Internet Web sites204Toshiba’s worldwide offices205Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards207Hot Key Cards207Using the Hot Key Cards208Application Cards209Using the Application Cards210Card Case210Hot key functions212Volume Mute212Password security213Power plan214Sleep mode215Hibernation mode216Display modes217Display brightness218Disabling or enabling wireless devices219Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad220Changing screen resolution221Keyboard hot key functions222Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors223Glossary224Index238Größe: 4,66 MBSeiten: 244Language: EnglishHandbuch öffnen
