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Satellite® A200/A205 Series Resource Guide Keep this guide in a convenient place to access important information about your computer. 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 - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 2
up your computer and getting started 20 Adding memory (optional 24 Your computer's TFT display 31 Inserting a PC Card 31 Removing a PC Card 32 Learning the basics 32 Using the TouchPad 33 Using the Dual Mode Pad 34 Using the optical drive 36 Moving the computer 39 Mobile computing 39 - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 3
all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 4
the related European Directives. The party responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. VCCI Class B operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. The - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 5
non-licensed specified low-power radio stations for mobile object identification systems (RFID) used in factory product lines (Other Radio Stations 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-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 6
less than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is possible 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 - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 7
7 This device works on passive scan only. A peer-to-peer mode is not available in 802.11a and Turbo Mode. 802.11b (2.4 GHz) Australia Canada France Ireland Luxembourg Norway Switzerland Austria Denmark Germany Italy Netherlands Portugal UK Belgium Finland Greece Liechtenstein New Zealand Sweden - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 8
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-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 9
Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the area. The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption free of radar. You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 10
Netherlands Peru Spain UK Venezuela Austria Canada Finland Greece Italy Luxembourg New Zealand Portugal Sweden Uruguay 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 - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 11
11 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection 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. An adhoc mode is available - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 12
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.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 13
guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 14
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-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 15
turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other 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 - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 16
install the embedded wireless module into other device. Optical Drive Safety Instructions The HD DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Never attempt to disassemble - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 17
not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 18
18 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. ExpressCard is a trademark of (PCMCIA). Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 19
manuals problems. For more detailed information, descriptions of other features, and more extensive troubleshooting guidelines, see the electronic user's guide preinstalled on your system. It is also available on the Web at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Safety icons This guide contains safety instructions - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 20
version of the user's guide. ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Setting up your computer and getting started The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 21
an authorized service center. Computer base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety the features and icons described in this guide. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 22
plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock fire or damage to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 23
. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 24
"Setting up a printer" in the electronic user's guide. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 25
module slots on the base of the computer. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be hot. The surrounding area may also be hot. Allow the module to cool to room temperature before replacing it. Avoid touching the - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 26
26 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 27
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-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 28
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-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 29
the slot For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 30
be a sign that you may need to scan 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. If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you must remove - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 31
Your computer's TFT display 31 Your computer's TFT display Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using highprecision technology. Any small bright dots - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 32
system may be damaged. Before removing a PC Card, make sure that no applications or system services work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save it to the This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 33
its shutdown procedure. If you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as new icon positions may be lost 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 - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 34
applications. You can also use the volume control bar to adjust the system volume quickly and easily. Using the Virtual Buttons The Dual Mode Pad email application ❖ Middle button: Opens the ConfigFree utility (see the Toshiba online Help for more information) ❖ Right button: Opens the Windows® - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 35
Using the Dual Mode Pad 35 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 to the - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 36
DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform 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 the drive - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 37
Using the optical drive 37 Manual eject hole-Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 38
disc tray, label side up. (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 39
manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). Never use a pencil to press the manual eject the back. Doing so could damage the system. Mobile computing Running the computer on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication. - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 40
computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba notebook computer. To -clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date information. It - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 41
off light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" in the electronic user's guide. 3 Unplug and remove any - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 42
42 Mobile computing 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 43
, 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 Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 44
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, remove the battery pack. ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 45
an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities. Use of cannot find the information you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. Toshiba is dedicated to preserving the environment by sponsoring - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 46
If something goes wrong Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding. If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations, chances are the program has stopped responding. You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 47
the problem instead of restarting the system. To guide. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. A keypad overlay may be on. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is on, press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to turn off the numlock light. If the problem - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 48
password is registered, press any key. The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working. If you are using the built-in screen, make sure 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 problems - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 49
(input/output) conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system. Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I/O base address. See "Fixing a problem with device manager" in the electronic user's guide for more information. Since all PC Cards share the same socket, each - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 50
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-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 51
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-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 52
is blank 47 Dual Mode Pad using 34 E eject button optical drive 36 ExpressCard problems 49 computer stops working 50 slot appears dead 50 F files backing up 32 saving 32 I inserting CD/DVD 37 PC Cards 31 installing main battery 41, 43 memory module 24 K keyboard unexpected characters 47 keyboard - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 53
problem solving computer hangs when ExpressCard inserted 50 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 49 computer will not start 47 contacting Toshiba computer on 39 main battery 41 memory module 29 PC Cards 32 S safety precautions 20 saving files 32 screen problems blank screen 47 secondary button - Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 | Resource Guide for Satellite A200/A205 - Page 54
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GMA500471010 04/07
Satellite
®
A200/A205 Series
Resource Guide
Keep this guide in a convenient place to access important
information about your computer.
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
Please fill in for your reference and future use:
Model name______________________________________
Part number______________________________________
Serial number____________________________________