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16 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Canada France Ireland Luxembourg Norway Switzerland Austria Denmark Germany Italy Netherlands Portugal UK Belgium Finland Greece Liechtenstein New Zealand Sweden USA Turbo Mode (5 GHz) Canada USA 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 equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Australia Canada France Hong Kong Italy Luxembourg New Zealand Portugal Sweden UK Austria Denmark Germany Iceland Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth® Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology, and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group. ❖ Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group.

Section	Page
Satellite Pro® A210/A215 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	24
Introduction	31
This guide	32
Safety icons	32
Other icons used	33
Other documentation	33
Service options	33
Chapter 1: Getting Started	34
Selecting a place to work	34
Creating a computer-friendly environment	34
Keeping yourself comfortable	35
Precautions	35
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	36
Setting up your computer	37
Setting up your software	37
Registering your computer with Toshiba	38
Adding optional external devices	38
Connecting to a power source	39
Charging the main battery	41
Using the computer for the first time	42
Opening the display panel	42
Your computer’s features and specifications	43
Turning on the power	43
Adding memory (optional)	44
Installing a memory module	45
Removing a memory module	49
Checking total memory	51
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	52
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	53
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	54
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	59
Installing drivers and applications	60
Using the TouchPad™	60
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	61
Control buttons	61
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	61
Using external display devices	61
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	62
Adjusting the quality of the external display	63
Using an external keyboard	63
Using a mouse	64
Connecting a printer	64
Setting up a printer	64
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	65
Turning off the computer	66
Options for turning off the computer	66
Using the Shut Down command	69
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	71
Using and configuring Sleep mode	73
Closing the display panel	76
Customizing your computer’s settings	76
Caring for your computer	76
Cleaning the computer	76
Moving the computer	76
Using a computer lock	77
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	78
Computing tips	78
Using the keyboard	80
Character keys	80
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	80
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	81
Function keys	81
Special Windows® keys	81
Overlay keys	82
Using the overlay to type numeric data	82
Starting a program	83
Starting a program from the Start menu	83
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	84
Starting a program using the Start Search field	85
Saving your work	85
Printing your work	87
Backing up your work	88
Restoring your work	88
Using the optical drive	89
Optical drive components	89
Inserting an optical disc	90
Playing an audio CD	91
Playing optical media	92
Creating a CD/DVD	93
Removing a disc with the computer on	93
Removing a disc with the computer off	94
Caring for CD or DVD discs	94
Toshiba’s online resources	94
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	95
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	95
Running the computer on battery power	95
Battery Notice	96
Power management	97
Using additional batteries	97
Charging batteries	97
Charging the main battery	98
Charging the RTC battery	98
Monitoring main battery power	99
Determining remaining battery power	101
What to do when the main battery runs low	101
Setting battery notifications	102
Conserving battery power	103
Power Plans	104
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	105
Changing the main battery	106
Removing the battery from the computer	106
Inserting a charged battery	108
Taking care of your battery	109
Safety precautions	109
Maintaining your battery	110
Disposing of used batteries	111
Traveling tips	112
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	113
Exploring the desktop	113
Finding your way around the desktop	114
Setting up for communications	116
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	117
Connecting your computer to a network	118
An overview of using the Internet	120
The Internet	121
The World Wide Web	121
Internet Service Providers	121
Connecting to the Internet	121
Surfing the Internet	122
Internet features	122
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	123
Exploring audio features	123
Recording sounds	123
Using external speakers or headphones	124
Using an ExpressCard™	124
Inserting an ExpressCard™	124
Removing an ExpressCard™	125
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	126
Inserting memory media	126
Removing memory media	127
Using the i.LINK® port	127
Chapter 5: Utilities	128
TOSHIBA Assist	129
Connect	130
Secure	131
Protect & Fix	132
Optimize	133
TOSHIBA Application Installer	134
Setting passwords	135
Using an instant password	135
Using a supervisor password	136
Using a user password	137
Deleting a user password	138
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	139
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	140
Mouse Utility	141
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	142
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	143
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	145
TOSHIBA Accessibility	146
ConfigFree®	146
Getting Started	147
ConfigFree® Utilities	148
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	150
Problems that are easy to fix	150
Problems when you turn on the computer	151
The Windows® operating system is not working	154
Using Startup options to fix problems	154
Internet problems	155
The Windows® operating system can help you	156
Resolving a hardware conflict	156
A plan of action	156
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	157
Memory problems	158
Power and the batteries	159
Keyboard problems	160
Display problems	161
Disk drive problems	163
Optical drive problems	164
Sound system problems	165
ExpressCard™ problems	166
Printer problems	168
Modem problems	169
Wireless networking problems	169
DVD operating problems	172
Develop good computing habits	173
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	174
If you need further assistance	178
Before you contact Toshiba	178
Contacting Toshiba	179
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	179
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	180
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	182
Hot Key Cards	182
Using the Hot Key Cards	183
Application Cards	184
Using the Application Cards	185
Card Case	185
Hot key functions	186
Volume Mute	187
Password security	188
Power plan	189
Sleep mode	190
Hibernation mode	191
Display modes	192
Display brightness	193
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	194
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	195
Changing screen resolution	196
Keyboard hot key functions	197
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	198
Glossary	199