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Toshiba PSAFGU-020002 Manual
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1 Satellite Pro® A210/A215 Series User’s Guide24 ContentsThis guide Safety icons Other icons used Other documentation Service options Selecting a place to work Creating a computer-friendlyenvironment Keeping yourself comfortable Precautions Important information on your computer’s cooling fan Setting up your computer Setting up your software Registering your computer with Toshiba Adding optional external devices Connecting to a power source Charging the main battery 25 Turning on the powerInstalling a memory module Removing a memory module Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media Control buttons Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Setting up a printer Options for turning off the computer 26 Moving the computerUsing a computer lock Computing tips Using the keyboard Character keys Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Function keys Special Windows® keys Overlay keys Using the overlay to type numeric data Starting a program Starting a program from the Start menu Starting a program from Windows® Explorer Starting a program using the Start Search field Saving your work Printing your work Backing up your work Restoring your work Using the optical drive Optical drive components Inserting an optical disc Playing an audio CD Playing optical media Creating a CD/DVD Removing a disc with the computer on Removing a disc with the computer off Caring for CD or DVD discs Toshiba’s online resources 27 Determining remaining battery powerWhat to do when the main battery runs low Power Plans Removing the battery from the computer Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features Setting up for communications An overview of using the Internet 28 Surfing the InternetInternet features Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet Exploring audio features Recording sounds Using external speakers or headphones Inserting an ExpressCard™ Removing an ExpressCard™ Inserting memory media Removing memory media Using the i.LINK® port TOSHIBA Assist Connect Secure Protect & Fix Optimize TOSHIBA Application Installer Setting passwords Using an instant password Using a supervisor password Using a user password Deleting a user password Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Accessibility 29 ConfigFree®Getting Started ConfigFree® Utilities Problems that are easy to fix Problems when you turn on the computer The Windows® operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems Internet problems The Windows® operating system can help you Resolving a hardware conflict A plan of action Fixing a problem with Device Manager Memory problems Power and the batteries Keyboard problems Display problems Disk drive problems Optical drive problems Sound system problems ExpressCard™ problems Printer problems Modem problems Wireless networking problems DVD operating problems Develop good computing habits Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system If you need further assistance Before you contact Toshiba Contacting Toshiba Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshiba’s worldwide offices 30 Using the Hot Key CardsUsing the Application Cards Card Case Hot key functions Volume Mute Password security Power plan Sleep mode Hibernation mode Display modes Display brightness Disabling or enabling wireless devices Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ Changing screen resolution Keyboard hot key functions 31 Introduction34 Getting Started78 Learning the BasicsComputing tips 80 Using the keyboard83 Starting a program84 Starting a programStarting a program from Windows® Explorer 2Click Accessories 3Click Windows Explorer Program Files Windows NT wordpad 85 Saving your work87 Printing your work88 Backing up your work89 Using the optical drive90 Manual ejecthole Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive: 1Make sure the computer is turned on The drive will not open if the computer’s power is off 2Make sure the drive’s in-useindicator light is off 3Press the drive’s eject button The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch) 4Grasp the tray and pull it fully open (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust “Caring for CD or DVD discs” on page 91 6Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up(Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in the drive 7Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place 8Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray You are ready to use the disc Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray To access the Windows Media® Player, you can open it through the Start menu 92 Hibernation mode(Sample Image) Windows Media® Player screen ❖To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/Pause button ❖To stop the CD, click the Stop button Playing optical media 1Click Start, and then Computer 2Click the optical drive icon The disc drive will run the CD/DVD 93 Creating a CD/DVD❖Play pre-recordedand recorded optical media ❖Read/write data and multi-mediafiles to recordable optical media viewing of certain optical media Removing a disc with the computer on To remove a disc (CD or DVD) with the computer turned on: 1Press the eject button on the drive 94 Toshiba’s online resources95 Mobile Computing113 Exploring the desktop114 Exploring the desktopFinding your way around the desktop (Sample Image) Windows® operating system desktop Icons Various icons are initially displayed on your system desktop, for example: contents appears 115 Start buttonTaskbar Notification Area 116 Setting up for communications120 An overview of using the Internet123 Exploring audio features124 Using an ExpressCard™126 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot127 Using the i.LINK® port128 Utilities129 TOSHIBA Assist134 TOSHIBA Application Installer135 Setting passwords136 136 UtilitiesUsing a supervisor password Setting a supervisor password To set a supervisor password: 1Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist 2On the left side, click the Secure tab 3Click the Supervisor Password icon icon The Supervisor Password Utility window appears (Sample Image) Supervisor Password tab 4Select Registered, then click OK A pop-upscreen appears asking for a password 5Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify 137 6Click OKA pop-upscreen appears asking for the User Password Mode ❖Able to run HwSetup—Usercan change the hardware configuration Unable to run 9Shut down the system to complete the process Deleting a supervisor password To delete a supervisor password: 4Select Not Registered, then click OK 5Enter the supervisor password, then click OK 6Click OK to exit Using a user password A user password provides power-onpassword protection Setting a user password 138 138 UtilitiesUser Password Password Deleting a user password 139 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility140 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility141 Mouse Utility142 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup143 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility145 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer146 TOSHIBA AccessibilityConfigFree®147 ConfigFree®online Help The ConfigFree utilities include the following: Connectivity “Connectivity Doctor” on page Profile “Profile Settings” on page Getting Started Starting ConfigFree® ❖Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Networking, and then ConfigFree ❖Double-clickthe ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area in the Notification Area is displayed with an “X.” 148 148 UtilitiesConfigFree® Utilities Connectivity Doctor Profile Settings 149 Internetsettings Devices TCP/IP Profile 3Click Open Settings Add 150 Problems that are easy to fix151 Problems when you turn on the computer154 The Windows® operating system is not working156 Resolving a hardware conflict157 Resolving conflictsThere are several things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer ❖Disable the device For an older device, remove it from the computer Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device. See “Fixing a problem with Device Manager” on page Fixing a problem with Device Manager Checking device properties To check a device’s properties: 2To view the device(s) installed, double-clickthe device type 3To view the properties, double-clickthe device ❖The General tab, which provides basic information about the device 158 ResourcesMemory problems 159 Power and the batteriesThe battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does 160 Keyboard problemsThe keyboard produces unexpected characters Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard Restart 161 Display problemsHere are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank If you are using an external monitor: ❖Check that the monitor is turned on ❖Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor The screen does not look right Personalize Windows Color and Appearance Display settings 162 The built-inscreen flickers2Click Personalize, and then Display Settings Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer 163 Disk drive problemsError-checking Tools Check now Your hard disk seems very slow 164 Your data files are damaged or corruptedSome programs run correctly but others do not A diskette will not go into the optional external diskette drive The drive cannot read a diskette Optical drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive 165 You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide outMake sure a program is not accessing the drive and preventing it from ejecting Some discs run correctly but others do not Sound system problems No sound is coming from the computer’s speakers Adjust the volume control Try pressing Fn + Esc to see if volume mute is disabled Check that the volume control on the computer is turned up 166 The computer emits a loud, high-pitchednoiseExpressCard™ problems ExpressCard™ checklist Resolving ExpressCard™ problems The slot appears to be dead. ExpressCards™ that used to work no longer work 1Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager 167 The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert an ExpressCardFollow this procedure before you remove a ExpressCard: 1Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area The Safely Remove Hardware screen appears 2Click Safely remove for the device you want to swap 3Select the item you wish to remove and click OK 4Remove the device when told it is safe to do so The system does not recognize your ExpressCard Refer to the ExpressCard documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems An ExpressCard error occurs Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected 168 Printer problemsThe printer will not print The printer will not print what you see on the screen 169 Modem problemsThe modem will not receive or transmit properly The modem is on, set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data Wireless networking problems 170 Network2 Click View Status Details DHCP Enabled 171 Enterand press The IP address for each active network adapter will be displayed 3 At the top-leftof the Start menu, click cmd.exe 4 Enter PING 192.168.1.1 at the command prompt, and press Special considerations for the Windows® operating system Wireless Network 2Click Connect to a network 3Select the desired network from the list and click Connect A message informs you that the selected network is not secure 4Click Connect Anyway 172 DVD operating problems173 Develop good computing habits178 If you need further assistance179 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites180 Toshiba’s worldwide offices182 Hot Key Cards184 Application Cards186 Hot key functions187 Volume Mute188 Password security189 Power plan192 Display modes193 modeDisplay brightness This TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Display brightness 194 Disabling or enabling wireless devicesThe wireless modes are: ❖ Wi-Fi® enabled—Enablesjust the Wi-Fi® module ❖Bluetooth®* enabled—Enablesjust the ❖All disabled—Disablesthe Bluetooth®* and Wi-Fi® modules ❖All enabled—Enablesthe Bluetooth®* and Wi-Fi® modules (Sample Image) Wireless communication options ❖To enable Wi-Fi®,select ❖To enable Bluetooth®*, select ❖To enable all, select ❖To disable all, select *Available on certain models 196 Changing screen resolution197 Keyboard hot key functionsThis hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom-out zoom-in 198 Power Cord/CableConnectorsUSA and Canada AustraliaEurope 199 Acronyms200 GlossaryDOS DPI DSTN DVD-ROM ECP EPROM FAT FCC HDD HTML IEEE I/O IRQ ISP LCD LPT1 LSI MIDI PCI RAM RFI ROM RTC SCSI 201 Terms202 202 Glossarybaud rate bits per second BIOS (basic input/output system) — Basic instructions, stored in read bits per second (bps) baud rate boot disk — See system disk boot disk bus speed cache CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache CD — An individual compact disc. See also CD-ROM . Compare DVD-ROM 203 results to another device that uses the informationoccupies one byte of computer storage for processing, memory, input/output, and/or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click — To press and release the pointing device’s primary button otherwise stated. See also double-click can be displayed on the screen at a particular time can work together harmoniously, using the same commands formats, or language as another configured) to a peripheral device and vice versa. For example, disk drives monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers CPU — See central processing unit (CPU) See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache See also and what you are doing specify an alternative setting 204 204 Glossarydevice device driver directory — See folder disable — To turn a computer option off. See also enable disk disc diskette, hard disk disk drive diskette double-density diskette high-density diskette document file double-click 205 double-densitydownload upload drag driver — See device driver driver DVD — An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVD- ROM — A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each DVD-ROM can hold as much data as several CD-ROMs Compare emulation — enable — To turn on a computer option. See also disable file document file allocation table (FAT) file name file extension 206 206 Glossaryfile extension file name format function keys hardware — The physical components of a computer system. Compare software Hibernation Sleep, Suspend high-densitydiskette — A 3.5-inchdiskette that holds 1.44 MB of data See also diskette 207 hot keyhot swapping icon internal device — See device World Wide Web LAN (local area network) liquid crystal display (LCD) load 208 208 Glossarylocal area network — See LAN memory RAM ROM microprocessor — See central processing unit (CPU) microprocessor modem motherboard MS-DOSprompt — See system prompt multi-functiondrive — A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media Musical Instrument Digital Interface — See MIDI network non-interlaced interlaced 209 non-systemsystem disk optical drive palette — See color palette palette password pixel Plug and Play pointing device port processor — See central processing unit (CPU) processor 210 210 Glossaryprogram operating system, application, utility Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read memory random access memory — See RAM read-onlymemory — See ROM reboot — See boot, restart reboot removable disk resolution restart boot (read-only memory) Non-volatile BIOS, memory select 211 shortcut — See keyboard shortcutshortcut software — See program. Compare hardware software Suspend system disk non-system disk system prompt TFT display — See active-matrixdisplay TFT display universal serial bus (USB) bus, hot swapping, serial upload download USB — See universal serial bus (USB) utility Web — See World Wide Web Web 212 212 GlossaryWi-Fi World Wide Web (www) 213 Index214 214 Indexset up 116 compact disk drive using computer caring for 76 cleaning 76 moving non-systemdisk or disk error message not accessing disk drives 152 running on battery power 95 setting up 37 warning resume failure message computer lock 77 computing tips 78 connecting to a power source 39 connection set up 119 control buttons 61 Ctrl keys desktop creating new icon 114 major features desktop exploration 113 desktop icons 114 Device Manager checking properties 157 devices keyboard 63 mouse Disk Defragmenter 163 disk drive disk 163 running slow diskette drive connecting 65 external, connecting display display device external display output settings 62 display, external DVD creating DVD player general problems 172 DVD, using environment computer-friendly error messages current settings not working with hardware warning resume failure 152 Error-checking checklist computer stops working 167 errors hot swapping fails 167 inserting not recognized 215 Index216 216 Index217 using Shut Down 69 using Sleepprecautions 35 primary button 61 printer connecting 64 problem solving printing a file 87 problem solving ExpressCards™ inserted disk drive is slow 163 display is blank 161 ExpressCards™ 166 checklist error occurs hot swapping fails 167 not recognized 167 slot appears dead external display not working 162 external monitor found Internet connection is slow 155 keyboard not responding missing files/trouble accessing a disk modem not receiving or transmitting no sound non-systemdisk or disk error 153 power and batteries 159 printer screen does not look right/flickers Startup options working program, starting 83 programs not running correctly 164 projector connecting real-timeclock (RTC) battery 96 recording main battery 106 RJ-11jack running the computer on battery power safety computer disposing of batteries 111 icons precautions 218 218 Indexsaving files 85 screen blank does not look normal/flickers 161 secondary button set up communications 116 setting up adding memory 44 computer 37 setting up a connection 119 Sleep mode starting again from 76 sound problem solving 165 sounds recording 123 speakers using external 124 start button Start Search field 85 starting a program Startup menu Taskbar 115 telephone line connecting to modem 117 television adjusting display 63 Toshiba registering computer 38 worldwide offices general problems 172 external keyboard 160 keyboard keypad overlay 160 optical drive turning on the computer 43 turning on the power Uilities user password, disabling 138 user password, setting 137 using a file extension warranty limited warranty 33 Web Web sites 179 Wi-Fi® Help and Support 156 problem solving Windows® operating system desktop Windows® Start menu 83 wireless networking 120 Wizards Dial-UpNetworking Wizard 118 World Wide Web www
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