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Using the Computer in place of an HD DVD Player, Before Connecting

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Operating Basics Using the Computer in place of an HD DVD Player Videos played using "TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER" included with the computer can be displayed on a television equipped with an HDMI input port. HD DVD-Video can only be displayed on the computer's display panel or on a television connected to the HDMI out port. HD DVD-Video cannot be displayed on televisions connected to the S-Video out port or external displays connected to the RGB connector. Before Connecting Please refer to the television's user manual as well as this chapter when connecting the computer to a television. ❑ Televisions Which Can Be Connected to the Computer Televisions which are equipped with an HDMI input port can be connected to the computer. Please use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the television and computer. Not all televisions equipped with an HDMI input port have been tested for compatibility with this product. As such, Toshiba cannot guarantee that HD DVD-Video content can be displayed on all televisions equipped with an HDMI input port. HD DVD Video content may not display properly on some televisions. OPERATING BASICS 4-26 User's Manual

Section	Page
TOSHIBA Satellite A210/ Satellite Pro A210	1
Copyright	2
Disclaimer	2
Trademarks	2
Macrovision License of Notice	3
Safety Instructions	3
When Using Your Computer	3
FCC information	4
FCC notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”	4
FCC conditions	5
Contact	5
BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)	6
VCCI Class B Information	6
Canadian Regulatory Information (Canada Only)	6
Modem warning notice	7
Conformity Statement	7
Network Compatibility Statement	7
Japan regulations	8
Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68:	8
Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment	10
Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand	11
Important Notice	15
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive safety instructions	16
Toshiba Samsung TS-L462D	16
TEAC DW-224E	17
HD DVD-ROM and HD DVD-R drive safety instructions	18
Toshiba TS-L802A	18
Toshiba SD-L902A	19
DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive safety instructions	20
Matsushita UJ-850U	20
TEAC DV-W28E	21
HLDS GSA-T20N	21
Pioneer DVR-K17T	22
Toshiba Samsung TS-L632D	22
Table of Contents	25
Preface	33
Manual contents	33
Conventions	34
Abbreviations	34
Icons	34
Keys	34
Key operation	35
Display	35
Messages	35
Terminology	35
General Precautions	37
Creating a computer-friendly environment	37
Stress injury	37
Heat injury	38
Pressure or impact damage	38
Express Card overheating	38
Mobile phone	38
Instruction Manual for safety and Comfort	38
Chapters	39
Chapter 1 Introduction	39
Equipment checklist	39
Hardware	39
Software	40
Features	41
Processor	41
Memory	41
Disks	42
Special Features	49
TOSHIBA Value Added Package	51
Utilities and Application	52
Options	55
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour	57
Front with the display closed	57
Left side	59
Right side	62
Back side	63
Underside	64
Front with the display open	65
AV Button	67
System indicators	68
Optical disc drive	70
About the HD DVD	70
Region codes for DVD drives and media	71
Writable discs	72
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive	74
DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive	75
HD DVD ROM drive	76
HD DVD-R drive	77
Remote Controller	78
Using the Remote Controller	82
Installing/Removing batteries	83
Installing the batteries	84
Replacing the batteries	86
AC adaptor	87
Chapter 3 Getting Started	89
Connecting the AC adaptor	90
Opening the display	91
Turning on the power	91
Starting up for the first time	92
Turning off the power	92
Shut Down mode (Boot mode)	92
Hibernation mode	93
Starting Hibernation	94
Automatic Hibernation	94
Sleep mode	95
Restarting the computer	96
System Recovery Options	97
System Recovery Options	97
Create Optical Recovery Discs	98
For HDD Recovery model	98
Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD	98
Restoring the preinstalled software from your creating Recovery Media	99
Chapter 4 Operating Basics	101
Using the Touch Pad/Dual Mode Pad	101
Dual Mode Pad Button function	102
Using the Fingerprint Sensor	103
Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor	104
Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility	106
Set Up Procedure	106
Windows Logon via Fingerprint Authentication	108
Fingerprint System Boot Authentication	109
Fingerprint Single Sign-On Feature	110
How to Swipe the Finger	111
Using optical disc drives	112
Loading discs	113
Removing discs	115
AV Button function	116
Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER to enjoy HD DVDs	117
HD DVD Playback Restrictions	117
Notes on use	117
Notes on playing HD DVD Video discs	118
TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER	120
Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER	120
Starting TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER	120
Operating TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER	121
Open TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER HELP	123
TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER Control window	123
Using the Computer in place of an HD DVD Player	126
Before Connecting	126
Connecting to the Computer	127
Switching between Computer and Television Display	127
Display Compatibility	128
Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive	129
Important message (CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive)	129
Before writing or rewriting	129
When writing or rewriting	130
Disclaimer (CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive)	131
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive	131
Important message (DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive)	131
Before writing or rewriting	131
When writing or rewriting	134
Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive)	135
Writing CD/DVD/HD DVDs on HD DVD-R drives	135
When writing or rewriting	139
TOSHIBA Disc Creator	140
Data Verification	142
Video	142
When using Ulead DVD MovieFactory® for TOSHIBA:	142
Media care	146
CD/DVD/HD DVD	146
Using the software	148
Using the microphone	149
Modem	150
Region selection	150
Properties menu	151
Wireless communications	153
Wireless LAN	153
LAN	156
Connecting LAN cable	156
Disconnecting LAN cable	157
Cleaning the computer	158
Moving the computer	158
Heat dispersal	159
Chapter 5 The Keyboard	161
Typewriter keys	161
F1 ... F12 function keys	162
Soft keys: FN key combinations	162
Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard	162
Hot keys	163
FN Sticky key	166
Windows special keys	167
Keypad overlay	167
Turning on the overlays	167
Arrow mode	167
Numeric mode	168
Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)	168
Temporarily using overlay (overlay off)	169
Temporarily changing modes	169
Generating ASCII characters	169
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes	171
Power conditions	171
Power indicators	173
Battery indicator	173
DC IN indicator	173
Power indicator	174
Battery types	174
Battery	174
Real time clock battery	175
Care and use of the battery pack	176
Safety precautions	176
Charging the batteries	179
Monitoring battery capacity	181
Maximizing battery operating time	182
Retaining data with power off	183
Extending battery life	183
Replacing the battery pack	184
Removing the battery pack	184
Installing the battery pack	186
Starting the computer by password	186
Power-up modes	187
Windows utilities	187
Hot keys	187
Panel power on/off	188
System Auto Off	188
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords	189
HW Setup	189
Accessing HW Setup	189
HW Setup window	189
Chapter 8 Optional Devices	195
Cards/memory	195
Power devices	195
Peripheral devices	195
Other	195
Express Card	196
Installing an Express Card	196
Removing an Express Card	197
Multiple Digital Media Card Slot	198
Installing a SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD card	198
Removing a SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD card	200
Memory expansion	201
Installing memory module	201
Removing memory module	203
Additional battery pack (6 Cell and 9 Cell)	204
Additional AC adaptor	204
USB FDD Kit	204
External monitor	205
Television	206
HDMI	207
i.LINK (IEEE1394)	208
Precautions	208
Connecting	209
Disconnecting	210
Security lock	210
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting	211
Problem solving process	211
Preliminary checklist	211
Analyzing the problem	212
Hardware and system checklist	213
System start-up	213
Self test	214
Power	214
Password	217
Keyboard	217
LCD panel	218
Hard disk drive	218
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive	219
HD DVD ROM drive	220
HD DVD-R drive	221
DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive	222
Diskette drive	224
Infrared port	224
Pointing device	224
Touch Pad/Dual Mode Pad	225
USB mouse	227
Fingerprint Sensor	228
Express Card	229
SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD card	229
Monitor	230
Sound system	231
TV output signal	231
USB	232
Modem	232
Sleep/Hibernation	234
LAN	234
Wireless LAN	234
Bluetooth	235
i.LINK (IEEE1394)	235
Recovery Discs	236
TOSHIBA support	237
Before you call	237
Chapter 10 Disclaimers	239
CPU	239
Memory (Main System)	240
Battery Life	240
HDD Drive Capacity	241
LCD	241
Graphics Processor Unit (\	241
Wireless LAN	242
Non-applicable Icons	242
Copy Protection	242
Images	242
LCD Brightness and Eye Strain	242
Appendixes	243
Appendix A	245
Specifications	245
Appendix B	247
Display Controller and Modes	247
Appendix C	249
V.90/V.92	249
Appendix D	253
Wireless LAN	253
Appendix E	257
AC Power Cord and Connectors	257
Glossary	259
Abbreviations	259