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Toshiba A215-S5824 User Manual

Toshiba A215-S5824 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
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
- 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
- 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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