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84 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power button until the on/off light glows blue. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you place the computer in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel. Closing the display panel After you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Customizing your computer's settings There are several ways in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements. Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details. You may also wish to customize your power usage settings. For more information, see "Power Plans" on page 113. There are additional custom settings you can choose. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 140. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on page 118. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Moving the computer Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected.

Section	Page
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
Selecting a place to work	39
Creating a computer-friendly environment	39
Keeping yourself comfortable	40
Precautions	40
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	41
Setting up your computer	42
Setting up your software	42
Registering your computer with Toshiba	43
Adding optional external devices	43
Connecting to a power source	44
Charging the main battery	46
Using the computer for the first time	47
Opening the display panel	47
Your computer’s features and specifications	48
Turning on the power	48
Adding memory (optional)	49
Installing a memory module	49
Removing a memory module	55
Checking total memory	56
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	57
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	58
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	59
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	64
Installing drivers and applications	65
Using the TouchPad™	65
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	66
Control buttons	66
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	66
Using the Dual Mode Pad	67
Using Dual Mode	67
Using external display devices	69
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	70
Adjusting the quality of the external display	71
Using an external keyboard	71
Using a mouse	72
Connecting a printer	72
Setting up a printer	73
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	73
Turning off the computer	74
Options for turning off the computer	74
Using the Shut Down command	77
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	79
Using and configuring Sleep mode	81
Closing the display panel	84
Customizing your computer’s settings	84
Caring for your computer	84
Cleaning the computer	84
Moving the computer	84
Using a computer lock	85
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	86
Computing tips	86
Using the keyboard	88
Character keys	88
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	88
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	89
Function keys	89
Special Windows® keys	89
Overlay keys	90
Using the overlay to type numeric data	90
Starting a program	91
Starting a program from the Start menu	91
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	92
Starting a program using the Start Search field	93
Saving your work	93
Printing your work	95
Backing up your work	96
Restoring your work	96
Using the optical drive	97
Optical drive components	97
Media control buttons	98
Inserting a compact disc	99
Playing an audio CD	100
Playing optical media	101
Creating a CD/DVD	102
Removing a disc with the computer on	102
Removing a disc with the computer off	103
Caring for CD or DVD discs	103
Toshiba’s online resources	103
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
Determining remaining battery power	110
What to do when the main battery runs low	110
Setting battery notifications	111
Conserving battery power	112
Power Plans	113
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	114
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
Using Startup options to fix problems	177
Internet problems	178
The Windows® operating system can help you	179
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