User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® T210/T230 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction35This guide37Safety icons38Other icons used38Your computer’s features and specifications39Other documentation39Service options39Chapter 1: Getting Started40Selecting a place to work40Setting up a work environment40Keeping yourself comfortable41Precautions41Important information on your computer’s cooling fan43Setting up your computer43Connecting to a power source44Charging the main battery46Using the computer for the first time47Opening the display panel47Turning on the power48Setting up your software48Registering your computer with Toshiba49Adding optional external devices49Adding memory (optional)49Installing a memory module50Removing a memory module55Checking total memory58Recovering the Internal Storage Drive58Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)60Recovering to a custom size partition62Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions65Creating recovery DVDs/media67Restoring from recovery DVDs/media70Erasing the Internal Storage Drive72Checking the internal storage drive operating status73Installing drivers and applications74Using the TouchPad™74Adjusting TouchPad™ settings77Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™78Using external display devices78Selecting video cables79Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device79Connecting an external monitor or projector79Directing the display output when you turn on the computer80Adjusting the quality of the external display81Using an external keyboard81Using a mouse81Connecting a printer81Setting up a printer82Turning off the computer82Options for turning off the computer83Using the Shut down command85Using and configuring Hibernation mode87Using and configuring Sleep mode90Closing the display panel93Customizing your computer’s settings93Caring for your computer93Cleaning the computer93Moving the computer93Using a computer lock94Chapter 2: Learning the Basics95Computing tips95Using the keyboard96Character keys96Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard97Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys97Function keys97Special Windows® keys98Overlay keys98Starting a program99Starting a program from the Start menu99Starting a program from Windows® Explorer100Starting a program using the Search programs and files field101Saving your work101Printing your work103Backing up your work104Restoring your work104Toshiba’s online resources105Chapter 3: Mobile Computing106Toshiba’s energy-saver design106Running the computer on battery power106Battery Notice106Power management108Using additional batteries108Charging batteries108Charging the main battery109Charging the RTC battery109Monitoring main battery power110Determining remaining battery power111What to do when the main battery runs low112Setting battery notifications112Conserving battery power113Power Plans114Using a hot key to set the Power Plan115Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan116Changing the main battery116Removing the battery from the computer116Inserting a charged battery118Taking care of your battery119Safety precautions119Maintaining your battery120Disposing of used batteries121Traveling tips122Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features123Exploring the desktop123Finding your way around the desktop124Setting up for communications126Connecting your computer to a network127Exploring audio features127Recording sounds127Using external speakers or headphones128Using the Web Camera129Using the Memory card reader129Inserting memory media130Removing memory media131Using the eSATA/USB combo port132Chapter 5: Utilities133TOSHIBA Assist134Connect135Secure136Protect & Fix137Optimize138TOSHIBA Application Installer139Setting passwords140Using an instant password140Using a supervisor password141Using a user password142Deleting a user password143TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility144TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility145TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility146Mouse Utility147TOSHIBA Hardware Setup148USB Sleep and Charge Utility150Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility150USB Sleep and Charge150Enabling USB Sleep and Charge152Power supply mode settings152TOSHIBA Zooming Utility154TOSHIBA Accessibility155TOSHIBA eco Utility™156TOSHIBA Service Station157TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor157Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong159Problems that are easy to fix159Problems when you turn on the computer160The Windows® operating system is not working162Using Startup options to fix problems163Internet problems164The Windows® operating system can help you164Fixing a problem with Device Manager165Checking device properties165Memory problems166Power and the batteries166Keyboard problems168Display problems168Disk or storage drive problems170Error-checking170Optical disc drive (optional) problems171Sound system problems172Printer problems172Modem problems173Wireless networking problems173DVD operating problems175Develop good computing habits176Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system177If you need further assistance182Before you contact Toshiba182Contacting Toshiba182Other Toshiba Internet Web sites183Toshiba’s worldwide offices183Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards185Hot Key Cards185Using the Hot Key Cards186Application Cards187Using the Application Cards188Card Case188Hot key functions189Volume Mute189Lock (Instant security)190Power plan191Sleep mode192Hibernation mode193Output (Display switch)194Display brightness195Disabling or enabling wireless devices196Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™197Zoom (Display resolution)198Keyboard hot key functions199Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors200Glossary201A203B204C204D205E207F207G208H208I209K209L209M210N210O211P211R212S213T214U214W214Index215Size: 4.64 MBPages: 222Language: EnglishOpen manual
Reference GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® T210/T230 Series Resource Guide1Introduction10This guide11Other documentation12Setting up your computer and getting started12Precautions12Your computer’s features and specifications13Connecting to a power source14Creating recovery DVDs/media16Learning the basics17Computing tips17Using the TouchPad™18Adjusting TouchPad™ settings19Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™20Using the Web Camera20Using the Memory card reader21Inserting memory media21Removing memory media22Moving the computer22Mobile computing23Running the computer on battery power23Monitoring main battery power24Setting battery notifications24Changing the main battery25Taking care of your battery27Safety precautions27Maintaining your battery27Disposing of used batteries28If something goes wrong29Problems that are easy to fix29Problems when you turn on the computer30Display problems31If you need further assistance32Before you contact Toshiba32Contacting Toshiba32Toshiba voice contact32Power cord/cable connectors33Features and specifications33Size: 1.01 MBPages: 36Language: EnglishOpen manual
Reference GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® T210/T230 Series Resource Guide1Introduction10This guide11Other documentation12Setting up your computer and getting started12Precautions12Your computer’s features and specifications13Connecting to a power source14Creating recovery DVDs/media16Learning the basics17Computing tips17Using the TouchPad™18Adjusting TouchPad™ settings19Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™20Using the Web Camera20Using the Memory card reader21Inserting memory media21Removing memory media22Moving the computer22Mobile computing23Running the computer on battery power23Monitoring main battery power24Setting battery notifications24Changing the main battery25Taking care of your battery27Safety precautions27Maintaining your battery27Disposing of used batteries28If something goes wrong29Problems that are easy to fix29Problems when you turn on the computer30Display problems31If you need further assistance32Before you contact Toshiba32Contacting Toshiba32Toshiba voice contact32Power cord/cable connectors33Features and specifications33Size: 1.01 MBPages: 36Language: EnglishOpen manual
