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TOSHIBA A215-S4757 MANUAL

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Users Guide for Toshiba A210-ST1616 / A215-S4697 / A215-S4717 / A215-S4737 / A215-S4747 / A215-S4757 / A215-S4767 / A215-S4807 / A215-S4817 / A215-S48171 / A215-S5802 / A215-S5808 / A215-S5815 / A215-S5817 / A215-S5818 / A215-S5822 / A215-S5824 / A215-S5825 / A215-S6804 / A215-S6814 / A215-S6816 / A215-S6820

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• Satellite® A210/A215 Series User Guide

• Introduction

• This guide

• Safety icons

• Other icons used

• Other documentation

• Service options

• Getting Started

• Selecting a place to work

• Creating a computer-friendly environment

• 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

• Using the computer for the first time

• Opening the display panel

• Your computer’s features and specifications

• Turning on the power

• Adding memory (optional)

• Installing a memory module

• Removing a memory module

• Checking total memory

• Hard Drive Recovery Utilities

• Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs

• Hard Disk Drive Recovery options

• Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media

• Installing drivers and applications

• Scrolling with the TouchPad™

• Control buttons

• Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™

• Using the Dual Mode Pad

• Using Dual Mode

• Using external display devices

• Directing the display output when you turn on the computer

• Adjusting the quality of the external display

• Using an external keyboard

• Using a mouse

• Connecting a printer

• Setting up a printer

• Connecting an optional external diskette drive

• Turning off the computer

• Options for turning off the computer

• Using the Shut Down command

• Using and configuring Hibernation mode

• Using and configuring Sleep mode

• Closing the display panel

• Customizing your computer’s settings

• Caring for your computer

• Cleaning the computer

• Moving the computer

• Using a computer lock

• Learning the Basics

• 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

• Media control buttons

• Inserting a compact 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

• Mobile Computing

• Toshiba’s energy-saver design

• Running the computer on battery power

• Battery Notice

• Power management

• Using additional batteries

• Charging batteries

• Charging the main battery

• Charging the RTC battery

• Monitoring main battery power

• Determining remaining battery power

• What to do when the main battery runs low

• Setting battery notifications

• Conserving battery power

• Power Plans

• Using a hot key to set the Power Plan

• Changing the main battery

• Removing the battery from the computer

• Inserting a charged battery

• Taking care of your battery

• Safety precautions

• Maintaining your battery

• Disposing of used batteries

• Traveling tips

• Exploring Your Computer’s Features

• Exploring the desktop

• Finding your way around the desktop

• Setting up for communications

• Connecting a modem to a telephone line

• Connecting your computer to a network

• An overview of using the Internet

• The Internet

• The World Wide Web

• Internet Service Providers

• Connecting to the Internet

• Surfing the Internet

• Internet features

• Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet

• Exploring audio features

• Recording sounds

• Using external speakers or headphones

• Web Cam

• Using PC Cards

• Inserting a PC Card

• Removing a PC Card

• Setting up a PC Card for your computer

• Using an ExpressCard™

• Inserting an ExpressCard™

• Removing an ExpressCard™

• Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot

• Inserting memory media

• Removing memory media

• Using the i.LINK® port

• Toshiba Utilities

• 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

• TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility

• TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility

• Toshiba Hardware Setup

• TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

• TOSHIBA Button Support

• CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer

• TOSHIBA Accessibility

• Fingerprint Authentication Utility

• Fingerprint utility limitations

• Fingerprint Enrollment

• Fingerprint Logon

• Power-on Security

• Control Center

• Password Bank

• Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader

• Fingerprint reader limitations

• Getting Started

• ConfigFree Utilities

• If Something Goes Wrong

• 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

• 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

• PC Card 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®...

• If you need further assistance

• Before you contact Toshiba

• Contacting Toshiba

• Other Toshiba Internet Web sites

• Toshiba’s worldwide offices

• Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards

• Hot Key Cards

• Using the Hot Key Cards

• Application Cards

• Using 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™ or Dual Mode Pad

• Changing screen resolution

• Keyboard hot key functions

• Power Cord/Cable Connectors

• Glossary

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Specifications for Toshiba A215-S4757

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This product specification is variable and subject to ... Satellite A215 Detailed Product ... Model Name:A215-S4757 Part Number: PSAEGU-01100U ... Operating System C1 ... • Dimensions (WxDxH Front/H Rear): 14.3” x 10.6” x 1.32” ... • Weight: Starting at 6.29lbs depending upon ...

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