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Satellite A210/Satellite Pro A210 Series Features TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad A TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on-screen pointer. The Dual Mode Pad is a TouchPad that provides normal touchpad features in its default mode and switches to a DualMode interface when the upper right corner of the TouchPad is tapped. Tapping the same corner again will revert to normal pointing mode. The volume control on the right side of the TouchPad and print button may not function with some applications. Display 15.4" TFT screen with a resolution of 1280 horizontal x 800 vertical pixels Disclaimer (LCD) For more information on the Disclaimer regarding LCD, please refer to the Disclaimers section in Chapter 11. Graphics controller Mobile AMD® ATI RadeonTM X1200, ATI Mobility RadeonTM HD2400, or ATI Mobility RadeonTM HD2600 Graphics Controller (Graphics controller chipset depends on the model purchased) The graphics controller maximizes display performance. Refer to Display Modes section in Appendix B for more information. Disclaimer (Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU") For more information on the Disclaimer regarding Graphic Processor Unit ("GPU"), please refer to the Disclaimers section in Chapter 11. Disks Fixed hard disk 9.5mm 2.5" hard disk drive (60/80/100/120/160/200 GB) 12.5mm 2.5" hard disk drive (160/200/250/300 GB) Serial ATA 2.5 1-4 Satellite A210/Satellite Pro A210

Section	Page
TOSHIBA	1
Satellite A210 Satellite Pro A210 Series	1
User's Manual	1
Copyright	2
Disclaimer	2
Trademarks	2
Macrovision License of Notice	3
When Using Your Computer	3
FCC information	5
FCC notice \	5
EMC Regulatory Information	6
Contact	6
EU Declaration of Conformity	6
Canadian Regulatory Information (Canada Only)	7
BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)	7
Following information is only for EU-member states:	7
Optical Disc Drive Safety Instruction	8
Pioneer	9
TOSHIBA Samsung Storage Technology	10
Hitachi-LG Data Storage	11
Panasonic	12
TEAC	13
TOSHIBA	14
TOSHIBA	15
International Precautions	16
Modem warning notice	17
Conformity Statement	17
Network Compatibility Statement	17
Japan regulations	18
Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68:	18
Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment	20
Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand	21
Notes for use of this device in New Zealand	22
Important Notice	24
General Precautions	24
Creating a computer-friendly environment	24
Stress injury	24
Heat injury	25
Pressure or impact damage	25
Mobile phones	25
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort	25
Table of Contents	27
Preface	27
Satellite A210/Satellite Pro A210 Series Features	27
The Grand Tour	27
Getting Started	28
Operating Basics	28
About the HD DVD	29
The Keyboard	29
Power and Power-Up Modes	29
HW Setup	29
Optional Devices	30
Troubleshooting	30
Disclaimers	30
Specifications	30
Display Modes	30
AC Power Cord and Connectors	30
Glossary	30
Preface	31
Manual contents	32
Conventions	33
Abbreviations	33
Icons	33
Keys	33
Key operation	33
Display	33
Messages	34
Terminology	34
Equipment checklist	34
Hardware	34
Software	35
Documentation	35
Chapter 1	37
Satellite A210/Satellite Pro A210 Series Features	37
Features	37
Special features	46
TOSHIBA Value Added Package	48
Utilities and Applications	49
Options	51
Chapter 2	53
The Grand Tour	53
Front with the display closed	53
Right side	55
Left side	57
Back side	58
Underside	59
Front with the display open	60
Keyboard Indicators	63
Optical Disc drive	64
Region codes for DVD drives and media	64
Writable discs	64
CDs	64
DVDs	64
DVD Super Multi drive supporting ±R Double Layer	65
HD DVD-ROM drive	65
HD DVD-R drive	66
AC adapter	67
Chapter 3	69
Getting Started	69
Connecting the AC adapter	70
Opening the display	71
Turning on the power	71
Starting up for the first time	72
Turning off the power	72
Shut Down mode (Boot mode)	72
Sleep Mode	73
Hibernation mode	74
Restarting the computer	76
System Recovery Options	76
System Recovery Options	76
Restoring the pre-installed software from the Product Recovery disc	77
Create an Optical Recovery Discs	78
Restoring the pre-installed software from the Recovery Hard Disk Drive	79
Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery Discs	80
Chapter 4	81
Operating Basics	81
Using the TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad	81
Dual Mode Pad Button function (Dual Mode Pad is provided with some models)	82
Using the FingerPrint (FingerPrint sensor is provided with some models)	83
How the Swipe the Finger	84
Points to note about the FingerPrint Sensor	84
Points to note about the FingerPrint Utility software	86
Set up Procedure	87
Window Logon via FingerPrint Authentication	88
FingerPrint Power-on Security	88
FingerPrint Single Sign-On Feature	89
Using the Web Camera	90
Using the software	91
Using the internal modem	92
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	92
Region selection	93
Properties menu	93
Settings	94
Modem Selection	94
Dialing Properties	94
Connecting	94
Disconnecting	95
LAN	95
Connecting the LAN cable	95
Disconnecting the LAN cable	96
Wireless LAN	96
Network	97
Security	97
Bluetooth wireless technology	97
Bluetooth® Stack for Windows® by TOSHIBA	98
Wireless communications	98
Wireless communication switch	99
Wireless communication LED	99
Using optical disc drives	99
Loading optical disc media	99
Removing compact discs	102
Buttons	102
CD/DVD play control buttons	103
TOSHIBA Disc Creator	103
Data Verification	104
Media Care	104
Discs	105
TV-Out & HDMI	105
Setting up more than one display	105
Cleaning the computer	106
Moving the computer	107
Chapter 5	109
About the HD DVD	109
Summary	109
Important information on use	109
HD DVD Media	110
Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER to enjoy HD DVDs	111
HD DVD Playback Restrictions	111
Important information on use	111
Important information on playing HD DVD Video discs	112
Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER	114
Starting TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER	114
Operating TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER	115
Important information on using \	115
Open TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER HELP	117
TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER Control window	117
Using the Computer in place of an HD DVD Player	120
Before Connecting	120
Connecting to the Computer	120
Switching between Computer and Television Display	121
HD DVD-R Disc writing Software	121
Display Compatibility	122
Writing CDs/DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive or HD DVD-ROM drive supporting double layer disc recording	122
Important message	122
Disclaimer	122
Before writing or rewriting	123
When writing or rewriting	125
How to make a LabelflashTM DVD	126
Writing CDs/DVDs/HD DVDs on a HD DVD-R drive	126
Important message	126
Disclaimer	126
Before writing or rewriting	127
When writing or rewriting	129
When Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory® for TOSHIBA	130
How to make a DVD-Video	130
How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactory®	130
Important information for use	130
Chapter 6	133
The Keyboard	133
Typewriter keys	133
F1 ... F12 function keys	134
Soft keys: Fn key combinations	134
Emulation keys	134
Hotkeys	135
Windows special keys	136
Keypad overlay	136
Turning on the overlays	136
Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)	137
Temporarily using overlay (overlay off)	137
Temporarily changing modes	138
Generating ASCII characters	138
Chapter 7	139
Power and Power-Up Modes	139
Power conditions	139
Power indicators	141
Battery indicator	141
DC IN indicator	141
Power indicator	141
Battery types	142
Battery pack	142
Real Time Clock battery	142
Care and use of the battery pack	143
Safety precautions	143
Charging the batteries	145
Monitoring battery capacity	147
Maximizing battery operating time	147
Retaining data with power off (Sleep mode)	148
Extending battery life	148
Replacing the battery pack	148
Removing the battery pack	148
Installing the battery pack	150
TOSHIBA Password Utility	151
User Password	151
Supervisor password	151
Starting the computer by password	151
Power-up modes	152
Panel power off/on	152
System automatic Sleep/Hibernation	152
Chapter 8	153
HW Setup	153
Accessing HW Setup	153
HW Setup Window	153
Chapter 9	157
Optional Devices	157
Express Card	158
Installing an Express Card	158
Removing an Express Card	158
SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory cards	159
Installing a memory card	160
Removing a memory card	160
Memory card care	161
Memory expansion	161
Installing Memory on Bottom Side	162
Removing Memory on Bottom Side	163
Additional battery pack	164
Additional AC adapter	164
External monitor	164
Television	165
For ATI Mobility RadeonTM X1200/HD2400/HD2600*	166
HDMI	167
Connecting the HDMI out port	167
Settings for display video on HDMI	168
Settings for audio on HDMI	168
Remote Controller	169
Using the Remote Controller	171
Operational range of the Remote Controller	172
Installing/Removing batteries	173
Type of battery that can be used for the Remote Controller	173
i.LINK (IEEE1394a)	176
Precautions	176
Connecting	176
Disconnecting	176
Security lock	177
Chapter 10	179
Troubleshooting	179
Problem solving process	179
Preliminary checklist	180
Analyzing the problem	180
Hardware and system checklist	181
System start-up	182
Self test	182
Power	183
Keyboard	185
LCD panel	185
Hard disk drive	186
Password	186
i.LINK (IEEE1394a)	186
Wireless LAN	187
Monitor	187
Sound system	188
Pointing device	188
USB	189
TV output signal	190
LAN	190
Sleep/Hibernation	190
Memory expansion	191
Modem	191
DVD Super Multi drive supporting double layer disc recording	192
HD DVD-R or HD DVD-ROM drive supporting disc recording	194
Disk drive	195
Real Time Clock	195
Fingerprint Sensor	196
TOSHIBA support	196
Before you call	196
Where to write	197
Chapter 11	199
Disclaimers	199
CPU	199
Memory (Main System)	200
Battery Life	200
HDD Drive Capacity	201
LCD	201
Graphics Processor Unit (“GPU”)	201
Wireless LAN	201
Non-applicable Icons	201
Copy Protection	202
Images	202
LCD Brightness and Eye Strain	202
Appendix A	203
Specifications	203
Dimensions	203
Weight	204
Environmental Requirements	204
Built-in Modem	204
Appendix B	207
Display Modes	207
Displaying movies on a TV or CRT	208
For ATI Mobility RadeonTM X1200/HD2400/HD2600*	209
Displaying movies on a HDMI Monitor	210
Appendix C	211
AC Power Cord and Connectors	211
Certification agencies	211