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Satellite® A200 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 2
Wash hands after handling. Model: Satellite® A200 Series Recordable and/or set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 3
Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections loss of life or catastrophic property damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 4
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949 - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 5
service. If Problems Arise trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support instructions installed on this computer. - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 6
your telephone company or a qualified installer. Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment 1 above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment electrician, as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment's - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 7
problem, immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba -europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba Satellite TOSHIBA - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 8
❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 9
que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 10
the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Taiwan Article 14 Article 17 Unless approved, for any model accredited low - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 11
stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 12
12 The Name of the radio equipment: refer to the equipment label provided on the computer JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number: 03NY.A0018, 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 13
13 Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: Deutschland: France: Italia: For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 14
outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country. - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 15
Access Point's radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar. You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for European Community operation. Approved - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 16
Portugal UK Belgium Finland Greece Liechtenstein New Zealand Sweden USA Turbo Mode (5 GHz) Canada USA Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 17
17 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 18
Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is 149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 19
11n specification has not been finalized and is currently in draft release. The TOSHIBA 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release, Version 1.0, of 11a/b, 11a/b/g, or 11a/b/g/n can communicate on any of its supported formats; the actual connection will be based on the access point - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 20
network performance or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshibaeurope.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 21
within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers. These from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 22
In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 23
RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 24
4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850 Fax: 03-3457-4868 Device Authorization This - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 25
service provider, if any repair or adjustment is required. Location of the Required Label (Sample shown below. Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 26
INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 27
Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba a registered trademark of PCMCIA. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks As part of Toshiba's commitment to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 45 - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 29
optional 51 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 58 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 59 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 65 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 30
your work 96 Using the optical drive 97 Optical drive components 97 Media control buttons 98 Inserting an optical disc 99 Playing an audio CD 100 Playing optical media 101 Recording optical media 102 Removing a disc with the computer on...........102 Removing a disc with the computer off - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 31
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 - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 32
downloading files from, the Internet 129 Exploring audio features 130 Recording sounds 130 Using external TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 146 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........147 Mouse Utility 148 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 149 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 151 TOSHIBA Button Support - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 33
with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk drive problems 182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 ExpressCard® problems 185 Printer problems 187 Modem problems 188 Wireless networking - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 34
DVD operating problems 191 Develop good computing habits 192 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 193 If you need further assistance 197 Before you contact Toshiba 197 Contacting Toshiba 198 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 198 Toshiba's worldwide offices - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 35
portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is set to of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on using power management settings to - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 36
use of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Toshiba requires its notebook component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers' commitment to meeting from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 37
, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 38
Introduction Safety icons Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 39
, and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty.toshiba.com. To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If you have a problem or - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 40
tips for using your computer effectively, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer. The "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort," that is shipped with your computer, contains important safety information. Please read the safety - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 41
Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with your the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 42
hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin. Read the "Avoid extended contact between computer base/palm rest and skin" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is shipped with your computer. Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to drop - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 43
injury. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is shipped with your computer. to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 44
setup choices. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 45
optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up computer's battery. Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may damage - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 46
avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Power cord - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 47
with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 48
the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 49
increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected all those features. This information applies - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 50
power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The on/off light - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 51
or process large amounts of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 44. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. You will need - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 52
this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory is to be installed, it must be installed in slot A. If the computer is on, begin . 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 114. - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 53
(optional) 53 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 54
any static electricity you may have built up. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 55
of the module. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place. - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 56
is to be installed, it must be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 57
your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up slightly. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you must remove the top module first before - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 58
Slot B Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 59
created intact, for example, a D: drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your computer. Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Depending on your system configuration, you may be able to - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 60
drive is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is to the item's Name-recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the recovery files and applications. 4 - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 61
the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 62
partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 63
Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete all data - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 64
) and your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 65
, press F12. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 61, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 66
display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 67
finger along the bottom edge of the TouchPad. This feature can be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, then press and release the primary (left-hand) button. To double-click - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 68
Pad have the following default settings: ❖ Left button: Opens the assigned email application ❖ Middle button: Opens the ConfigFree utility (see the Toshiba online Help for more information) ❖ Right button: Opens the Windows® Photo Gallery The other three virtual buttons have no default settings. You - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 69
Getting Started Using the Dual Mode Pad 69 In order to use the virtual buttons you must first enable Dual Mode in the Mouse Properties dialog box. After that, you can use the virtual buttons as follows: 1 Tap the mode switch button to enable the virtual buttons. 2 Tap the virtual button assigned - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 70
70 Getting Started Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the top of the Dual Mode Pad are preconfigured for the Email, ConfigFree, and Print functions. You can assign different functions to these buttons if you wish. The virtual buttons on the bottom of - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 71
Getting Started Using external display devices 71 3 Turn on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. 4 Select the settings you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. Directing the display output when you turn - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 72
to match the resolution of the external display device. The external display device must support a resolution of 800 x 600 or higher. Using an external keyboard If you your computer. If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly. - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 73
. Setting up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it up for the first time. You only need - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 74
Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer. Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use with 3.5-inch diskettes - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 75
(even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system You must turn off your computer in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 76
. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 77
Getting Started Turning off the computer 77 Using the Shut Down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the current state of the computer. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer. - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 78
options you want from the drop-down lists. NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 79
Getting Started Turning off the computer 79 Restarting your computer To start the computer up again, press the power button until the on/off light glows blue. If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel. Using and configuring - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 80
configure. 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want. NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 81
. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Sleep. The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. The on/off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Sleep mode. - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 82
of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 83
configure. 6 Select Sleep for the options you want. NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 84
your particular requirements. Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details. You may also wish to customize your power usage For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on page 117. Cleaning the computer Keep - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 85
. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 86
tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save it to the disk. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 87
Learning the Basics Computing tips 87 ❖ Back up your files to disks (or other removable media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 88
88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 89
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 89 (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to be - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 90
90 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 91
Learning the Basics Starting a program 91 Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. If you prefer to open the program first, you have - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 92
92 Learning the Basics Starting a program Starting a program from Windows® Explorer If a program is not listed in the All Programs menu, you can start it from Windows® Explorer. Windows® Explorer gives you a view of your computer's contents as a hierarchy or "tree." You can easily see the contents - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 93
Learning the Basics Saving your work 93 Starting a program using the Start Search field This example uses the Start menu's Start Search field to start WordPad: 1 Click Start to display the Start menu. The Start Search field appears at the bottom of the Start menu. Start Search field Arrow (Sample - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 94
different name. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 95
Learning the Basics Printing your work 95 Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the program with a particular format. For example, Microsoft® Word saves files with a .doc extension. Any file name with an extension of - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 96
96 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 3 Specify the print parameters. For example, the range of pages and number of copies to print. 4 Click Print. Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer. You can back up your files to different types - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 97
(DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform optical drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates when - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 98
press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is on and play audio CDs - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 99
Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 99 Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. The drive will not open if the computer's power is off. 2 Make sure the drive's in-use indicator light is off. 3 Press the drive's eject button. - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 100
insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the into place. You are ready to use the disc. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. If the computer is turned on - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 101
If you insert an optical disc into the optical drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try launching the disc manually. To do this, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Click the optical drive icon. The disc drive will run the optical disc. If - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 102
For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. NOTE Due on other computers or optical media players. These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical drive. Please refer to - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 103
use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 104
covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power longer periods while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you are away from an - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 105
or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba notebook computer. To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 106
the system should use the preset configuration. For assistance with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Using additional batteries In addition to the main battery, you may also have an optional secondary battery (not included with your computer). If you travel and need to work - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 107
power until the battery discharges completely. Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 108
electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on for 24 hours. NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working. When - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 109
is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light** On/off light** Battery light** Hard disk drive light** Bridge Media Adapter Slot light* ** *Available on certain models **Appearance may vary (Sample Illustration) Power - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 110
for your computer) ❖ Save your work and turn off the computer If you do not manage to do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out of power, the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off. Hibernation mode keeps track of where you were, so that - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 111
can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached. You can also set the computer to enter . To change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 112
length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery. Microsoft® has combined these options into preset Power Plans. Using one of To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and then Power Options. The Windows® Power Options window appears. (Sample Image - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 113
Settings to choose the plan you want to edit. This screen allows you to change basic settings. 5 Click Change Advanced Settings to access settings for battery notification levels, hard drive power save time, etc. You can click on the plus signs to expand each item and to see what settings are - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 114
or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 79. 3 Unplug - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 115
is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 116
116 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. The battery pack has been designed so that - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 117
is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 118
not glow, power is not being supplied. Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows blue. ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, more than one month - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 119
possibly result in serious injury. Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities. Use of nonconforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 120
CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California manuals, power cords, and compact discs. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. TECHNICAL NOTE: When traveling by air, you may be required to pass your notebook - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 121
chapter, you will explore some of the special features of your notebook computer. Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. The - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 122
122 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, Taskbar, Notification Area, and background pattern. Icons Start button Taskbar Notification Area (Sample Image) - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 123
to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User's Guide instructs you to click Start, it means that you should click the Start button. Taskbar - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 124
may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited light will be lit. For help with common wireless networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on page 188. Connecting your computer to a network - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 125
about connecting to a LAN or WAN, consult your network administrator. ❖ Send a fax directly from your computer For more detailed information regarding your computer's modem, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 126
an analog phone line could cause a computer system failure. Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 127
these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ The World Wide Web ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfing the Internet ❖ Internet features HTTP). The World Wide Web offers information as text, images, audio, or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world. , and satellite links. - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 128
Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account Once you have established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet. 1 Connect your computer's modem (available on - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 129
can probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service. ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where bulletin board. ❖ Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 130
sounds using the computer's internal microphone (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. You can listen to sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Recording sounds You may record sounds using the computer's internal microphone - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 131
Your computer may come with a built-in web camera. With this web camera you can do the following: ❖ Take pictures and record videos with your notebook computer ❖ Chat with others and have them see you while using instant messaging (IM) programs ❖ Have video conference calls NOTE To E-mail, instant - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 132
Using an ExpressCard® (Available on certain models) This section applies if you have a ExpressCard® slot. The ExpressCard slot supports the use of ExpressCard media. The slot also supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one ExpressCard with another while the computer is on. Inserting an - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 133
of supported media, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. To copy data from one media to another, use the drag-and-drop feature of the Windows® operating system. Inserting memory media The following instructions apply - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 134
card and pull it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when transfer rate. In addition to high speed, the i.LINK® port also supports isochronous data transfer (the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate). This - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 135
is available on your system. ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer* ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility* ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support* 135 - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 136
do one of the following: ❖ Double-click the TOSHIBA Assist shortcut icon on the desktop. ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options: ❖ Connect - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 137
Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree® Connectivity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth® Settings ❖ Bluetooth® Local COM Settings 137 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Connect tab - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 138
138 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Secure tab - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 139
Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect & Fix The feature available in this category is: ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 139 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Protect & Fix tab - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 140
in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility* ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support* *Available on certain models (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Optimize tab - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 141
and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you want to install. (Sample - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 142
additional protection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant password-Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily. NOTE - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 143
or others as a result of the inability to access your computer. To set a supervisor password: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon. The Supervisor - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 144
down the system to complete the process. Deleting a supervisor password To delete a supervisor password: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon. The - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 145
to verify. 6 Click OK to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. The Password tab of - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 146
4 Click Not Registered. A pop-up screen appears asking for a password. 5 Enter the user password, then click OK. TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility This utility can help diagnose problems with devices in your computer. Refer to the online Help documentation within the application for additional help - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 147
the Bridge Media Adapter slot. To format an SD memory card using this utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then SD Memory Card Format. The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen 2 Select the drive corresponding to - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 148
Mouse utility: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Mouse under Hardware and Sound, or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The Mouse Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories: ❖ Buttons - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 149
Hardware Setup screen - General tab options The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 150
150 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU the AC adaptor, the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing. ❖ Battery Power-If your computer is running on battery power, the CPU frequency mode is set to low for slower processing. Switching the - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 151
® Reader® ❖ Icons on the desktop To access the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility. The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired option - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 152
the system control panel directly above the keyboard. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name, select the button whose - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 153
access the utility: 1 Double-click the icon in the Notification Area, or click the CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears. 2 Click Silence Mode to make the drive run more slowly and quietly for listening to music - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 154
can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Accessibility, or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 155
does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility technology will be completely secure or error-free. Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 156
, but a password improves the security of your software. If your system supports power-on security, a Power-on button is also displayed above each enrolled Reader busy-wait for the reader to complete its operation. ❖ Problem with operation-the reader could not read your fingerprint. Swipe your - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 157
/enable power-on security: 1 Open the Control Center and go to Settings - Power-on Security. (This wizard is displayed only if your system supports power-on security.) 2 Check the option Replace the power-on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint reader. Power-on security can be configured to - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 158
- System Settings. 2 Check the Allow power-on security single sign-on check box. (Logon support must be enabled for this option to be accessible.) Fingerprint Management Fingerprints are stored in memory during enrollment. After a fingerprint is enrolled, it is displayed with a power-on button above - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 159
enroll, edit, or delete fingerprints for the current user and, if power-on security is implemented, control whether they are stored in the fingerprint device memory. After you enroll your fingerprints, they are associated with your user name and password. The next time you log in, you can use your - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 160
160 Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Elevate Administrative Privileges for User ❖ Elevate administrative privileges for user.-By default, the operating system assumes you are a user and not an administrator, and renders most of the system settings in the Control Center gray and - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 161
Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 161 Registering a new Web page or dialog You are logged on to the computer and want to register a new Web page. To create a new registration: 1 Display a Web page you want to register. 2 Fill in the data you want to replay the next time you access this - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 162
162 Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility ❖ If the page has multiple registered forms, but there is no active form, all existing registered forms for the page are displayed. You then select the one to be replayed. Replaying a registered dialog You are logged on to the computer and want to - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 163
Fingerprint data is stored in the non-volatile memory. If the computer changes ownership, Toshiba recommends the following procedure: 1 Click Start, result in damage to the reader or cause reader failure, finger recognition problems, or lower finger recognition success rate. ❖ Do not scratch or poke - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 164
164 Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Observe the following before you swipe your finger on the reader, whether for fingerprint enrollment/registration or recognition. ❖ Wash and dry your hands thoroughly. ❖ Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching any metal surface. - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 165
the enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your notebook computer. For more information, see "Connectivity Doctor" on - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 166
Area. ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your system) to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you following information: ❖ Status of the PC Network Connections ❖ Status of wired and - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 167
Utilities ConfigFree® ❖ Status of Wireless Connection switch 167 (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in "profiles." ConfigFree profiles are useful for easily switching network settings and devices.You can switch - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 168
168 Utilities ConfigFree® To create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the Notification Area. 2 Move the pointer to Profile. 3 Click Open Settings. The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears. (Sample Image) ConfigFree Profile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard. - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 169
This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of this chapter. Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 170
you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds. If you are using the - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 171
happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system. To clear the battery has discharged. If you performed a shutdown before this message was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down. Data stored in the computer's memory - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 172
.toshiba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer's battery (click the Ask Iris® link and search for the support bulletin by name). 4 Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet, preferably in a different room. If the computer starts normally, there may be a problem - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 173
If the operating system fails to start properly, you may have to change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer starts and - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 174
advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. Many factors contribute to the - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 175
Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows® Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first. For - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 176
you can do to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer. ❖ Disable the device. For an older device, remove Refer to the device's documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device. Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 177
options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is causing a problem. The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one device to another. For more information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® online Help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 178
Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional secondary battery, and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable will neither power the computer - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 179
Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information. For more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries" on page 106. Keyboard problems If, when you - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 180
the display priority is not set for an external monitor. To do this, press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 181
® Help. A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is 800 x 600 or higher. Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal/External mode, computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 182
usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors. Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them. Typical disk problems are: You are having trouble accessing a disk, or one or more files appear to be missing. Make sure you are - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 183
access the second diskette, the first diskette (not the drive) is probably causing the problem. Run Errorchecking on the faulty diskette (for instructions see "Disk drive problems" on page 182). Optical drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive. If the optical drive is an external drive - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 184
(for example, if the battery is completely discharged), use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual eject button. This button is supported optical media formats, refer to the complete detail specifications for your computer at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If the problem - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 185
ExpressCards® include many types of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together, several sections in this chapter - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 186
sure each device has its own I/O base address. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 176 for more information. Since all ExpressCards or Sleep mode. This is known as "warm swapping" and is not supported. For more information on Hibernation and Sleep modes see "Hibernation mode" on - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 187
which should contain a troubleshooting section. Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems. The printer will any problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in "Setting up a printer" on page 73 or in the instructions - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 188
per second) or higher. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings. The modem is on, Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 189
verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is loaded. Carefully note any error messages-these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a later time. ❖ Verify that the network connection is configured to obtain its - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 190
closed system, MAC address filtering, Wired Equivalent Privacy [WEP], etc.), check the access point vendor's Web site for recent firmware upgrades. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in new firmware releases. Special considerations for the Windows® operating system Wired - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 191
drive can also cause audio problems. If you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to get it " on page 176 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the optical drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 192
programs build in an automatic backup, but you should not rely solely on this feature. Save your work! See "Computing tips" on page 86 for instructions. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your hard disk. Use Windows® to back up files, or the entire computer, to an optical - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 193
follow every time you experience a problem with the computer. Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Get familiar with all the user's guides provided with your computer, as well as the manuals that come with the programs and - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 194
194 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 4 In the input field, enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future, such as "Before installing Brand X Accounting app." Then click Create. 5 The Windows® operating system creates the Restore Point, - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 195
on its hard drive. Since problems with either hardware or software can of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to You cannot back up the computer while running on battery power. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. Support, and search for "back up." - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 196
complete the installation successfully. Always carefully follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows . This will make it much easier to determine the origin of any new problems. For best results, follow this sequence: 1 Back up critical data. 2 - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 197
before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support group for their - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 198
along with its installation media ❖ Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support, call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 199
92800 Puteaux Cédex France Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 10 20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 USA 800-457-7777 (within the US) 949-859-4273 (outside of the - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 200
200 If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba's worldwide offices United States Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe (I.E.) GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D-4-1460 Neuss Germany For more information on additional - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 201
Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards: Hot Key Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to modify the following system functions: ❖ Mute ❖ Password security ❖ - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 202
202 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards Hot Key Cards using the pointing device: 1 Move the cursor to the top center edge of the screen. The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen. (Sample Image) Hot Key Card display 2 Double-click the Card for - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 203
Creator utility This Application Card launches the TOSHIBA Disc Creator utility. TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA Hardware Setup" on page 149. TOSHIBA Button Support utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA Button Support" on page 152. NOTE Not all - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 204
(see "Using the Application Cards" on page 204). To use the Card Case: 1 Move the cursor to the top center edge of the screen. The TOSHIBA Cards appear at the top of the screen. An icon appears momentarily in the top-right corner. 2 Click the icon. (Sample Image) Starting Card Case - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 205
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 205 3 The Card Case displays two rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not transparent) in the bottom row are enabled - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 206
Cards Hot key functions Volume Mute or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. When volume mute is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 207
Cards Hot key functions 207 Password security This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: or Fn + (Sample Image) Security options ❖ - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 208
Hot key functions Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each power plan, and the power plans that - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 209
Sleep mode or Fn + Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 209 This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 210
Cards Hot key functions Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 211
Cards Hot key functions 211 Display modes This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the poweron display options. or Fn + NOTE Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 212
212 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions NOTE Cycle through the display modes, then select the desired mode. Not all functions are supported on all models. Some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode. This mode is available only if the current setting is an extended - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 213
Cards Hot key functions 213 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi-Fi® enabled-Enables just the Wi- - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 214
Cards Hot key functions Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables either the TouchPad. For more information on using the TouchPad, see "Using the TouchPad™" on page 66. Selecting this - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 215
Cards Hot key functions 215 Changing screen resolution This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: or Fn + [Space bar] (Sample Image) - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 216
216 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom-out. Fn + This hot key turns the - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 217
Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 218
your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user's guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor COM1 communications - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 219
megabyte MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC personal computer PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference ROM read-only memory RTC real-time clock SCSI small - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 220
static random access memory super video graphics adapter thin film transistor universal serial bus uniform resource locator wide area network World Wide Web Terms The following terms may appear in this user's guide. A active-matrix display - A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 221
per second (not necessarily the same as bits per second). See also bits per second. BIOS (basic input/output system) - Basic instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing the information the computer needs to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 222
all require controllers. CPU - See central processing unit (CPU). CPU cache - A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer's main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 223
disk drives, and modems are examples of devices. device driver - A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to communicate with a device. type of power usually supplied by batteries. DC flows in one direction. Compare alternating current (AC). direct memory access (DMA) - A dedicated - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 224
- See device driver. DVD - An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVDROM. DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) - A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each DVD-ROM can hold as much data as several CD-ROMs. Compare - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 225
can write information to the disk or read information from it. frontside bus - The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. Also called "system bus." See also bus. function keys - The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the keyboard. Their function is - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 226
of many Toshiba notebook computers that parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. hot swapping that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut - A - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 227
to the surface of the display, creating light and dark pixels. load - To move information from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into memory for processing. local area network - See LAN. logical drive - A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 228
228 Glossary N network - A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities. A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices, such as printers, with other users and to exchange electronic mail. non-interlaced - A method of refreshing a - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 229
processor - See central processing unit (CPU). program - A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer. The general classes of programs file's type, size, and creation date. R RAM (random access memory) - Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read. Volatile here means - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 230
ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power. This type of memory is used to store your computer's BIOS, which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up. See also BIOS, memory. Compare RAM. S select - To highlight or otherwise specify text, data, or graphics - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 231
serial bus (USB) - USB is a serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps (480 million utility - A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to computer system management. W Web - See World Wide Web. - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 232
(RTC) 105 removing 114 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 134 button power 50, 60 start 123 C CD playing an audio 100 CD, using 97 character keys 88 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 176 click 67 communications - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 233
/trouble accessing batteries 119 double-click 67 DVD player general problems 191 DVD, using 97 E error messages device driver conflict 175 general hardware problem 175 non-system disk or disk error 172 problem memory slot 53 exploring the desktop 121 ExpressCards computer stops working 186 problem - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 234
130 Help and Support Windows® operating 122 safety 38 installation memory module 51 installing memory modules 51 mouse 72 Service Providers 127 ISPs 127 J jack RJ-11 126 K keyboard character keys 88 function keys 89 hot keys 216 not working 171 overlay keys 90 special Windows® keys 89 troubleshooting - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 235
battery removing 114 memory adding 51 problem solving 177 removing expansion slot cover 53 memory module inserting 54 installation 51 removing 58 microphone 130 modem connecting to telephone line 125 problem removing 102, 103 optical drive problems 183 troubleshooting 183 using 97 optical media - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 236
problem solving 187 printing a file 95 problem solving AC power 178 accessing disk drives 171 battery charge does not last 178 battery 180 faulty memory 177 hardware trouble accessing a disk 182 modem not receiving or transmitting 188 no sound 184 non-system disk or disk error 172 power and batteries - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5850 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite A210/A215 - Page 237
Toshiba registering computer 44 worldwide offices 199 TOSHIBA Assist 136 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 149 Toshiba online resources 103 traveling tips 120 troubleshooting Index 237 DVD player general problems 92 Windows® operating system Help and Support 175 problem solving 173 Windows® operating system
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