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Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 107 NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 113 for information on replacing the main battery. HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the on/off light ( ). When the on/off light flashes amber, it indicates that the system 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 light (on certain models only) (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations

Section	Page
Satellite® A210/A215 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	25
Introduction	33
This guide	34
Safety icons	35
Other icons used	35
Other documentation	36
Service options	36
Chapter 1: Getting Started	37
Selecting a place to work	37
Creating a computer-friendly environment	37
Keeping yourself comfortable	38
Precautions	38
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	39
Setting up your computer	40
Setting up your software	40
Registering your computer with Toshiba	41
Adding optional external devices	41
Connecting to a power source	42
Charging the main battery	44
Using the computer for the first time	45
Opening the display panel	45
Your computer’s features and specifications	46
Turning on the power	46
Adding memory (optional)	47
Installing a memory module	47
Removing a memory module	53
Checking total memory	54
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	55
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	56
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	57
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	62
Installing drivers and applications	63
Using the TouchPad™	63
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	64
Control buttons	64
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	64
Using the Dual Mode Pad	65
Using Dual Mode	65
Using external display devices	67
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	68
Adjusting the quality of the external display	69
Using an external keyboard	69
Using a mouse	70
Connecting a printer	70
Setting up a printer	71
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	71
Turning off the computer	72
Options for turning off the computer	72
Using the Shut Down command	75
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	77
Using and configuring Sleep mode	79
Closing the display panel	82
Customizing your computer’s settings	82
Caring for your computer	82
Cleaning the computer	82
Moving the computer	82
Using a computer lock	83
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	84
Computing tips	84
Using the keyboard	86
Character keys	86
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	86
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	87
Function keys	87
Special Windows® keys	87
Overlay keys	88
Using the overlay to type numeric data	88
Starting a program	89
Starting a program from the Start menu	89
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	90
Starting a program using the Start Search field	91
Saving your work	91
Printing your work	93
Backing up your work	94
Restoring your work	94
Using the optical drive	95
Optical drive components	95
Media control buttons	96
Inserting a compact disc	97
Playing an audio CD	98
Playing optical media	99
Creating a CD/DVD	100
Removing a disc with the computer on	100
Removing a disc with the computer off	101
Caring for CD or DVD discs	101
Toshiba’s online resources	101
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	102
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	102
Running the computer on battery power	102
Battery Notice	103
Power management	104
Using additional batteries	104
Charging batteries	104
Charging the main battery	105
Charging the RTC battery	105
Monitoring main battery power	106
Determining remaining battery power	108
What to do when the main battery runs low	108
Setting battery notifications	109
Conserving battery power	110
Power Plans	111
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	112
Changing the main battery	113
Removing the battery from the computer	113
Inserting a charged battery	115
Taking care of your battery	116
Safety precautions	116
Maintaining your battery	117
Disposing of used batteries	118
Traveling tips	119
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	120
Exploring the desktop	120
Finding your way around the desktop	121
Setting up for communications	123
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	124
Connecting your computer to a network	125
An overview of using the Internet	127
The Internet	128
The World Wide Web	128
Internet Service Providers	128
Connecting to the Internet	128
Surfing the Internet	129
Internet features	129
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	130
Exploring audio features	130
Recording sounds	130
Using external speakers or headphones	131
Web Cam	131
Using PC Cards	132
Inserting a PC Card	132
Removing a PC Card	133
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	133
Using an ExpressCard™	134
Inserting an ExpressCard™	134
Removing an ExpressCard™	134
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	135
Inserting memory media	136
Removing memory media	136
Using the i.LINK® port	137
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	138
TOSHIBA Assist	139
Connect	140
Secure	141
Protect & Fix	142
Optimize	143
TOSHIBA Application Installer	144
Setting passwords	145
Using an instant password	145
Using a supervisor password	146
Using a user password	147
Deleting a user password	148
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	149
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	150
Toshiba Hardware Setup	151
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	153
TOSHIBA Button Support	154
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	155
TOSHIBA Accessibility	156
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	157
Fingerprint utility limitations	157
Fingerprint Enrollment	157
Fingerprint Logon	159
Power-on Security	159
Control Center	160
Password Bank	162
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	165
Fingerprint reader limitations	167
ConfigFree™	167
Getting Started	168
ConfigFree Utilities	168
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	172
Problems that are easy to fix	172
Problems when you turn on the computer	173
The Windows® operating system is not working	176
Using Startup options to fix problems	176
Internet problems	177
The Windows® operating system can help you	178
Resolving a hardware conflict	178
A plan of action	178
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	179
Memory problems	180
Power and the batteries	181
Keyboard problems	182
Display problems	183
Disk drive problems	185
Optical drive problems	186
Sound system problems	187
PC Card problems	188
ExpressCard™ problems	190
Printer problems	192
Modem problems	192
Wireless networking problems	193
DVD operating problems	196
Develop good computing habits	197
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	198
If you need further assistance	202
Before you contact Toshiba	202
Contacting Toshiba	203
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	203
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	204
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	206
Hot Key Cards	206
Using the Hot Key Cards	207
Application Cards	208
Using the Application Cards	209
Card Case	209
Hot key functions	211
Volume Mute	211
Password security	212
Power plan	213
Sleep mode	214
Hibernation mode	215
Display modes	216
Display brightness	217
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	218
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad	219
Changing screen resolution	220
Keyboard hot key functions	221
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	222
Glossary	223
A	225
B	225
C	226
D	227
E	229
F	229
G	230
H	230
I	231
K	231
L	231
M	232
N	232
O	233
P	233
R	234
S	235
T	235
U	235
W	236