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Toshiba A215-S7417 User Manual (218 pages)
A215-S7411 User's Guide
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.34 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
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
16
Wireless Lan Card
16
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
18
Regulatory Statements
19
Table of Contents
24
Introduction
31
Safety Icons
32
Other Icons Used
33
This Guide
32
Other Documentation
33
Service Options
33
Chapter 1: Getting Started
34
Selecting a Place to Work
34
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
34
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
35
Precautions
35
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
36
Setting up Your Computer
37
Setting up Your Software
37
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
38
Adding Optional External Devices
38
Connecting to a Power Source
39
Charging the Main Battery
41
Using the Computer for the First Time
42
Opening the Display Panel
42
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
43
Turning on the Power
43
Adding Memory (Optional)
44
Installing a Memory Module
45
Removing a Memory Module
49
Checking Total Memory
51
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
64
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 Shut down Command
69
Using and Configuring Hibernation Mode
71
Using and Configuring Sleep Mode
73
Closing the Display Panel
76
Customizing Your Computer's Settings
76
Caring for Your Computer
76
Cleaning the Computer
76
Moving the Computer
76
Using a Computer Lock
77
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
78
Computing Tips
78
Using the Keyboard
80
Character Keys
80
Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
80
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
81
Function Keys
81
Special Windows ® Keys
81
Overlay Keys
82
Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
82
Starting a Program
83
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
83
Starting a Program from Windows Explorer
84
Starting a Program Using the Start Search Field
85
Saving Your Work
85
Printing Your Work
87
Backing up Your Work
88
Restoring Your Work
88
Using the Optical Drive
89
Optical Drive Components
89
Inserting an Optical Disc
90
Playing an Audio CD
91
Playing Optical Media
92
Creating a CD/DVD
93
Removing a Disc with the Computer on
93
Removing a Disc with the Computer off
94
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 Notifications
102
Conserving Battery Power
103
Power Plans
104
Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Plan
105
Changing the Main Battery
106
Removing the Battery from the Computer
106
Inserting a Charged Battery
108
Taking Care of Your Battery
109
Safety Precautions
109
Maintaining Your Battery
110
Disposing of Used Batteries
111
Traveling Tips
112
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features
113
Exploring the Desktop
113
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
114
Setting up for Communications
116
Connecting a Modem to a Telephone Line
117
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
118
An Overview of Using the Internet
120
The Internet
121
The World Wide Web
121
Internet Service Providers
121
Connecting to the Internet
121
Surfing the Internet
122
Internet Features
122
Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
123
Exploring Audio Features
123
Recording Sounds
123
Using External Speakers or Headphones
124
Using an Expresscard
124
Inserting an Expresscard
124
Removing an Expresscard
125
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
126
Inserting Memory Media
126
Removing Memory Media
127
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
137
Deleting a User Password
138
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
139
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
140
Mouse Utility
141
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
142
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
143
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
145
TOSHIBA Accessibility
146
Configfree
146
Getting Started
147
Configfree ® Utilities
148
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
150
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
150
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
151
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
154
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
154
Internet Problems
155
The Windows Operating System Can Help You
156
Resolving a Hardware Conflict
156
A Plan of Action
156
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
157
Memory Problems
158
Power and the Batteries
159
Keyboard Problems
160
Display Problems
161
Disk Drive Problems
163
Optical Drive Problems
164
Sound System Problems
165
Expresscard™ Problems
166
Printer Problems
168
Modem Problems
169
Wireless Networking Problems
169
DVD Operating Problems
172
Develop Good Computing Habits
173
Data and System Configuration Backup in the Windows Operating System
174
If You Need Further Assistance
178
Before You Contact Toshiba
178
Contacting Toshiba
179
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
179
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
180
Appendix A: Hot Keys/Toshiba Cards
182
Hot Key Cards
182
Using the Hot Key Cards
183
Application Cards
184
Using the Application Cards
185
Card Case
185
Hot Key Functions
186
Volume Mute
187
Password Security
188
Power Plan
189
Sleep Mode
190
Hibernation Mode
191
Display Modes
192
Display Brightness
193
Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
194
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
195
Changing Screen Resolution
196
Keyboard Hot Key Functions
197
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
198
Glossary
199
Index
213
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