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230 Index click 61 communications network connection 117 set up 115 system resources 159 compact disc positioning 90 compact discs handling 90 removing 93 computer caring for 74 cleaning 75 moving 75 non-system disk or disk error message 155 not accessing disk drives 154 running on battery power 95 setting up 38, 46 warning resume failure message 154 computer lock 75 computing tips 77 connecting to a power source 40 connection set up 118 control buttons 61 Ctrl keys 80 D desktop creating new icon 113 major features 113 desktop exploration 112 desktop icons 113 Device Manager 160 checking properties 161 disabling a device 160 devices keyboard 63 mouse 63 Disk Defragmenter 167 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 167 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 166 running slow 167 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 167 cannot read a diskette 168 connecting 65 external, connecting 65 display does not look normal/flickers 165 external monitor not working 166 screen is blank 164 display device external 61 display output settings 62 display, external adjusting 63 disposal information 23 disposing of used batteries 109 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 159 double-click 61 DVD creating 92 DVD player general problems 176 DVD, using 88 E environment computer-friendly 35 error messages device driver conflict 158 general hardware problem 158 non-system disk or disk error 155, 168 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 165 program has performed an illegal operation 153 warning resume failure 154

Section	Page
Satellite Pro® A210/A215 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	24
Introduction	31
This guide	32
Safety icons	33
Other icons used	33
Other documentation	34
Service options	34
Chapter 1: Getting Started	35
Selecting a place to work	35
Creating a computer-friendly environment	35
Keeping yourself comfortable	36
Precautions	36
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	37
Setting up your computer	38
Setting up your software	38
Registering your computer with Toshiba	39
Adding optional external devices	39
Connecting to a power source	40
Charging the main battery	42
Using the computer for the first time	43
Opening the display panel	43
Your computer’s features and specifications	44
Turning on the power	44
Adding memory (optional)	45
Installing a memory module	46
Removing a memory module	50
Checking total memory	52
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	63
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 Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	68
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	71
Using and configuring Standby mode	73
Closing the display panel	74
Customizing your computer’s settings	74
Caring for your computer	74
Cleaning the computer	75
Moving the computer	75
Using a computer lock	75
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	77
Computing tips	77
Using the keyboard	79
Character keys	79
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	79
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	80
Function keys	80
Special Windows® keys	80
Overlay keys	81
Using the overlay to type numeric data	81
Starting a program	82
Starting a program from the Start menu	82
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	82
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	83
Saving your work	84
Printing your work	86
Backing up your work	87
Restoring your work	88
Using the optical drive	88
Optical drive components	89
Inserting an optical disc	89
Playing an audio CD	91
Playing optical media	92
Creating a CD/DVD	92
Removing a disc with the computer on	93
Removing a disc with the computer off	93
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 alarms	102
Conserving battery power	102
Power Profiles	103
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	104
Changing the main battery	104
Removing the battery from the computer	105
Inserting a charged battery	106
Taking care of your battery	108
Safety precautions	108
Maintaining your battery	109
Disposing of used batteries	109
Traveling tips	111
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	112
Exploring the desktop	112
Finding your way around the desktop	113
Setting up for communications	115
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	116
Connecting your computer to a network	117
An overview of using the Internet	119
The Internet	119
The World Wide Web	120
Internet Service Providers	120
Connecting to the Internet	120
Surfing the Internet	121
Internet features	121
Uploading to, and downloading files from the Internet	122
Exploring audio features	122
Recording sounds	122
Using external speakers or headphones	123
Using an ExpressCard™	124
Inserting an ExpressCard™	124
Removing an ExpressCard™	124
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	125
Inserting memory media	125
Removing memory media	126
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	138
Deleting a user password	139
Using a user password	139
Deleting a user password	140
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	141
Fn-esse®	142
Starting Fn-esse®	142
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	143
TOSHIBA Power Saver	144
Preset Power Profiles	145
Quickly creating a new power profile	145
Customizing a power profile	145
Mouse Utility	146
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	147
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	149
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	150
TOSHIBA Accessibility	151
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	152
Problems that are easy to fix	152
Problems when you turn on the computer	154
The Windows® operating system is not working	156
Using Startup options to fix problems	156
Internet problems	157
The Windows® operating system can help you	158
Resolving a hardware conflict	158
A plan of action	158
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	159
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	160
Memory problems	161
Power and the batteries	162
Keyboard problems	164
Display problems	164
Disk drive problems	166
Optical drive problems	168
Sound system problems	169
ExpressCard™ problems	169
Printer problems	172
Modem problems	173
Wireless networking problems	173
DVD operating problems	176
Develop good computing habits	178
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	179
If you need further assistance	184
Before you contact Toshiba	184
Contacting Toshiba	184
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	185
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	185
Appendix A: Hot Keys	187
Volume Mute	187
Password security	188
Without a password	188
With a password	188
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	189
Power profile	189
Standby mode	190
Hibernation mode	190
Display modes	191
Display brightness	191
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	192
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	192
Zooming applications in/out	192
Keyboard hot keys	193
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	194
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree® with your Toshiba Computer	195
Getting Started	196
Starting ConfigFree®	196
ConfigFree® Utilities	198
Connectivity Doctor	198
Search for Wireless Devices	200
Profile Settings	205
ConfigFree® SUMMIT	207
Quick Connect	211
Using the Automatic Switch	213
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	214
Glossary	215

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Index

click

communications

network connection

117

set up

115

system resources

159

compact disc positioning

compact discs

handling

removing

computer

caring for

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

155

not accessing disk drives

154

running on battery power

setting up

warning resume failure message

154

computer lock

computing tips

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

118

control buttons

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

113

major features

113

desktop exploration

112

desktop icons

113

Device Manager

160

checking properties

161

disabling a device

160

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

167

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

167

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

166

running slow

167

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

167

cannot read a diskette

168

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

165

external monitor not working

166

screen is blank

164

display device

external

display output settings

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

109

DMA (Direct Memory Access)

159

double-click

DVD

creating

DVD player

general problems

176

DVD, using

environment

computer-friendly

error messages

device driver conflict

158

general hardware problem

158

non-system disk or disk error

155

168

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

165

program has performed an illegal

operation

153

warning resume failure

154