User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite Pro® A210/A215 Series User's Guide1Contents24Introduction31This guide32Safety icons32Other icons used33Other documentation33Service options33Chapter 1: Getting Started34Selecting a place to work34Creating a computer-friendly environment34Keeping yourself comfortable35Precautions35Important information on your computer’s cooling fan36Setting up your computer37Setting up your software37Registering your computer with Toshiba38Adding optional external devices38Connecting to a power source39Charging the main battery41Using the computer for the first time42Opening the display panel42Your computer’s features and specifications43Turning on the power43Adding memory (optional)44Installing a memory module45Removing a memory module49Checking total memory51Hard Drive Recovery Utilities52Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs53Hard Disk Drive Recovery options54Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media59Installing drivers and applications60Using the TouchPad™60Scrolling with the TouchPad™61Control buttons61Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™61Using external display devices61Directing the display output when you turn on the computer62Adjusting the quality of the external display63Using an external keyboard63Using a mouse64Connecting a printer64Setting up a printer64Connecting an optional external diskette drive65Turning off the computer66Options for turning off the computer66Using the Shut Down command69Using and configuring Hibernation mode71Using and configuring Sleep mode73Closing the display panel76Customizing your computer’s settings76Caring for your computer76Cleaning the computer76Moving the computer76Using a computer lock77Chapter 2: Learning the Basics78Computing tips78Using the keyboard80Character keys80Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard80Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys81Function keys81Special Windows® keys81Overlay keys82Using the overlay to type numeric data82Starting a program83Starting a program from the Start menu83Starting a program from Windows® Explorer84Starting a program using the Start Search field85Saving your work85Printing your work87Backing up your work88Restoring your work88Using the optical drive89Optical drive components89Inserting an optical disc90Playing an audio CD91Playing optical media92Creating a CD/DVD93Removing a disc with the computer on93Removing a disc with the computer off94Caring for CD or DVD discs94Toshiba’s online resources94Chapter 3: Mobile Computing95Toshiba’s energy-saver design95Running the computer on battery power95Battery Notice96Power management97Using additional batteries97Charging batteries97Charging the main battery98Charging the RTC battery98Monitoring main battery power99Determining remaining battery power101What to do when the main battery runs low101Setting battery notifications102Conserving battery power103Power Plans104Using a hot key to set the Power Plan105Changing the main battery106Removing the battery from the computer106Inserting a charged battery108Taking care of your battery109Safety precautions109Maintaining your battery110Disposing of used batteries111Traveling tips112Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features113Exploring the desktop113Finding your way around the desktop114Setting up for communications116Connecting a modem to a telephone line117Connecting your computer to a network118An overview of using the Internet120The Internet121The World Wide Web121Internet Service Providers121Connecting to the Internet121Surfing the Internet122Internet features122Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet123Exploring audio features123Recording sounds123Using external speakers or headphones124Using an ExpressCard™124Inserting an ExpressCard™124Removing an ExpressCard™125Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot126Inserting memory media126Removing memory media127Using the i.LINK® port127Chapter 5: Utilities128TOSHIBA Assist129Connect130Secure131Protect & Fix132Optimize133TOSHIBA Application Installer134Setting passwords135Using an instant password135Using a supervisor password136Using a user password137Deleting a user password138TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility139TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility140Mouse Utility141TOSHIBA Hardware Setup142TOSHIBA Zooming Utility143CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer145TOSHIBA Accessibility146ConfigFree®146Getting Started147ConfigFree® Utilities148Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong150Problems that are easy to fix150Problems when you turn on the computer151The Windows® operating system is not working154Using Startup options to fix problems154Internet problems155The Windows® operating system can help you156Resolving a hardware conflict156A plan of action156Fixing a problem with Device Manager157Memory problems158Power and the batteries159Keyboard problems160Display problems161Disk drive problems163Optical drive problems164Sound system problems165ExpressCard™ problems166Printer problems168Modem problems169Wireless networking problems169DVD operating problems172Develop good computing habits173Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system174If you need further assistance178Before you contact Toshiba178Contacting Toshiba179Other Toshiba Internet Web sites179Toshiba’s worldwide offices180Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards182Hot Key Cards182Using the Hot Key Cards183Application Cards184Using the Application Cards185Card Case185Hot key functions186Volume Mute187Password security188Power plan189Sleep mode190Hibernation mode191Display modes192Display brightness193Disabling or enabling wireless devices194Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™195Changing screen resolution196Keyboard hot key functions197Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors198Glossary199Index213Size: 4.18 MBPages: 218Language: EnglishOpen manual