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Toshiba A215-SP5816 User Manual (245 pages)
A205-S5800 User's Guide
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.67 MB
Table of Contents
Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Wireless Interoperability
7
Wireless Lan and Your Health
7
Regulatory Information
8
Device Authorization
11
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
12
Wireless Lan Card
17
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
19
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
20
Regulatory Statements
21
Table of Contents
27
Introduction
35
This Guide
36
Safety Icons
37
Other Icons Used
37
Other Documentation
38
Service Options
38
Chapter 1: Getting Started
39
Selecting a Place to Work
39
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
39
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
40
Precautions
40
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
41
Setting up Your Computer
42
Setting up Your Software
42
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
43
Adding Optional External Devices
43
Connecting to a Power Source
44
Charging the Main Battery
46
Using the Computer for the First Time
47
Opening the Display Panel
47
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
48
Turning on the Power
48
Adding Memory (Optional)
49
Installing a Memory Module
49
Removing a Memory Module
55
Checking Total Memory
56
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities
57
Creating Recovery Cds/Dvds
58
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options
59
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Using the Recovery Media
64
Installing Drivers and Applications
65
Using the Touchpad
65
Scrolling with the Touchpad
66
Control Buttons
66
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
66
Using the Dual Mode Pad
67
Using Dual Mode
67
Using External Display Devices
69
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
70
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
71
Using an External Keyboard
71
Using a Mouse
72
Connecting a Printer
72
Setting up a Printer
73
Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
73
Turning off the Computer
74
Options for Turning off the Computer
74
Using the Shut down Command
77
Using and Configuring Hibernation Mode
79
Using and Configuring Sleep Mode
81
Closing the Display Panel
84
Customizing Your Computer's Settings
84
Caring for Your Computer
84
Cleaning the Computer
84
Moving the Computer
84
Using a Computer Lock
85
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
86
Computing Tips
86
Using the Keyboard
88
Character Keys
88
Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
88
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
89
Function Keys
89
Special Windows ® Keys
89
Overlay Keys
90
Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
90
Starting a Program
91
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
91
Starting a Program from Windows Explorer
92
Starting a Program Using the Start Search Field
93
Saving Your Work
93
Printing Your Work
95
Backing up Your Work
96
Restoring Your Work
96
Using the Optical Drive
97
Optical Drive Components
97
Media Control Buttons
98
Inserting a Compact Disc
99
Playing an Audio CD
100
Playing Optical Media
101
Creating a CD/DVD
102
Removing a Disc with the Computer on
102
Removing a Disc with the Computer off
103
Caring for CD or DVD Discs
103
Toshiba's Online Resources
103
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
104
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
104
Running the Computer on Battery Power
104
Battery Notice
105
Power Management
106
Using Additional Batteries
106
Charging Batteries
106
Charging the Main Battery
107
Charging the RTC Battery
107
Monitoring Main Battery Power
108
Determining Remaining Battery Power
110
What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
110
Setting Battery Notifications
111
Conserving Battery Power
112
Power Plans
113
Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Plan
114
Changing the Main Battery
115
Removing the Battery from the Computer
115
Inserting a Charged Battery
117
Taking Care of Your Battery
118
Safety Precautions
118
Maintaining Your Battery
119
Disposing of Used Batteries
120
Traveling Tips
121
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features
122
Exploring the Desktop
122
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
123
Setting up for Communications
125
Connecting a Modem to a Telephone Line
126
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
127
An Overview of Using the Internet
129
The Internet
130
The World Wide Web
130
Internet Service Providers
130
Connecting to the Internet
130
Surfing the Internet
131
Internet Features
131
Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
132
Exploring Audio Features
132
Recording Sounds
132
Using External Speakers or Headphones
133
Web Cam
133
Using PC Cards
134
Inserting a PC Card
134
Removing a PC Card
135
Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
135
Using an Expresscard
136
Inserting an Expresscard
136
Removing an Expresscard
136
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
137
Inserting Memory Media
138
Removing Memory Media
138
Using the I.link ® Port
139
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities
140
TOSHIBA Assist
141
Connect
142
Secure
143
Protect & Fix
144
Optimize
145
TOSHIBA Application Installer
146
Setting Passwords
147
Using an Instant Password
147
Using a Supervisor Password
148
Using a User Password
149
Deleting a User Password
150
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
151
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
152
Mouse Utility
153
Toshiba Hardware Setup
154
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
156
TOSHIBA Button Support
157
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
158
TOSHIBA Accessibility
159
Fingerprint Authentication Utility
160
Fingerprint Utility Limitations
160
Fingerprint Enrollment
160
Fingerprint Logon
162
Power-On Security
162
Control Center
163
Password Bank
165
Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Reader
168
Fingerprint Reader Limitations
170
Configfree
170
Getting Started
171
Configfree Utilities
171
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
174
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
174
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
175
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
178
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
178
Internet Problems
179
The Windows Operating System Can Help You
180
Resolving a Hardware Conflict
180
A Plan of Action
180
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
181
Memory Problems
182
Power and the Batteries
183
Keyboard Problems
184
Display Problems
185
Disk Drive Problems
187
Optical Drive Problems
188
Sound System Problems
189
PC Card Problems
190
Expresscard™ Problems
192
Printer Problems
194
Modem Problems
194
Wireless Networking Problems
195
DVD Operating Problems
198
Develop Good Computing Habits
199
Data and System Configuration Backup in the Windows Operating System
200
If You Need Further Assistance
204
Before You Contact Toshiba
204
Contacting Toshiba
205
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
205
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
206
Appendix A: Hot Keys/Toshiba Cards
208
Hot Key Cards
208
Using the Hot Key Cards
209
Application Cards
210
Using the Application Cards
211
Card Case
211
Hot Key Functions
213
Volume Mute
213
Password Security
214
Power Plan
215
Sleep Mode
216
Hibernation Mode
217
Display Modes
218
Display Brightness
219
Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
220
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad or Dual Mode Pad
221
Changing Screen Resolution
222
Keyboard Hot Key Functions
223
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
224
Glossary
225
Index
239
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Toshiba A215-SP5816 User Manual (170 pages)
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Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.39 MB
Table of Contents
When Using Your Computer
3
General Precautions
9
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
10
Table of Contents
11
Preface
15
Manual Contents
16
Conventions
16
Equipment Checklist
18
Chapter 1 Features, Utilities and Options
21
Features
21
Security Lock Slot
29
Special Features
30
TOSHIBA Value Added Package
31
Utilities and Applications
32
Options
34
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour
35
Front with the Display Closed
35
Right Side
37
Left Side
38
Back Side
40
Underside
41
Front with the Display Open
42
Keyboard Indicators
44
Optical Disc Drive
45
Chapter 3 Getting Started
49
Connecting the AC Adapter
50
Opening the Display
51
Turning on the Power
51
Starting up for the First Time
52
Turning off the Power
52
Sleep Mode
53
Hibernation Mode
54
Starting Hibernation Mode
55
Restarting the Computer
56
System Recovery Options
56
Restoring the Pre-Installed Software
57
Chapter 4 Operating Basics
59
Using the Touchpad/Dual Mode Pad
59
Dual Mode Pad Button Function (Dual Mode Pad Is Provided with some Models)
60
Using the Web Camera (Depending on the Model Purchased)
61
Using the Software
62
Using the Internal Modem
63
Region Selection
64
Properties Menu
64
Modem Selection
65
Dialing Properties
65
Lan
66
Connecting the Lan Cable
67
Disconnecting the Lan Cable
67
Wireless LAN
68
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
69
Worldwide Operation
69
Radio Links
69
Product Support
69
Using Optical Disc Drives
70
Removing Compact Discs
73
Writing Cds/Dvds on a DVD Super Multi Drive or HD DVD-ROM Drive Supporting Double Layer Disc Recording
75
When Writing or Rewriting
78
Writing Cds/Dvds/Hd Dvds on a HD DVD-R Drive
79
Using Ulead DVD Moviefactory for TOSHIBA
82
Important Information for Use
83
TOSHIBA Disc Creator
85
Media Care
86
TV-Out & HDMI
87
Setting up more than One Display
87
Cleaning the Computer
88
Moving the Computer
88
Chapter 5 The Keyboard
89
Typewriter Keys
89
F1 ... F12 Function Keys
90
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations
90
Hotkeys
91
Windows Special Keys
92
Keypad Overlay
92
Numeric Mode
93
Generating ASCII Characters
94
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes
95
Power Conditions
95
Power Indicators
96
Battery
97
Real Time Clock Battery
98
Care and Use of the Battery Pack
99
Charging the Batteries
101
Battery Charging Notice
102
Monitoring Battery Capacity
103
Maximizing Battery Operating Time
103
Replacing the Battery Pack
104
Installing the Battery Pack
106
TOSHIBA Password Utility
107
Power-Up Modes
108
Panel Power Off/On
108
System Automatic Sleep/Hibernation
108
Chapter 7 HW Setup
109
Accessing HW Setup
109
HW Setup Window
109
Boot Priority
110
Chapter 8 Optional Devices
113
Peripheral Devices
113
Express Card
114
SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pro/XD Memory Cards
115
Installing a Memory Card
116
Removing a Memory Card
116
Memory Expansion
117
Additional AC Adapter
120
Additional Battery Pack
120
External Monitor
121
Television
121
Hdmi
123
I.link (Ieee1394A)
126
Security Lock
127
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
129
Problem Solving Process
129
Preliminary Checklist
130
Analyzing the Problem
130
Hardware and System Checklist
131
Self Test
132
Overheating Power down
133
Lcd Panel
135
Sound System
138
Pointing Device
138
Usb Mouse
139
Tv Output Signal
140
TOSHIBA Support
144
Chapter 10 Disclaimers
145
Battery Life
146
Hdd Drive Capacity
147
Copy Protection
148
Lcd Brightness and Eye Strain
148
Specifications
149
Environmental Requirements
150
Appendix A Specifications
153
Display Modes
153
Displaying Movies on a Tv or Crt
154
Appendix B Display Modes
157
Ac Power Cord and Connectors
157
Appendix C AC Power Cord and Connectors
159
If Your Computer Is Stolen
159
Toshiba Theft Registration
160
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