Toshiba A210 User Manual
User’s Manual
A210
computers.toshiba-europe.com
A210
Copyright
Disclaimer
© 2007 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under copyright law,
this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written
permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the
use of the information contained herein.
TOSHIBA A210 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual
First edition June 2007
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personal rights. Please remember to observe the copyright laws when you
use this product to copy the copyrighted works or perform other actions.
Please note that you may infringe the owner’s rights protected by the
copyright laws if you use the screen mode switching functions (e.g. Wide
mode, Wide Zoom mode, etc.) of this product to display enlarged
images/ video at coffee shops or hotels for the purposes of profits or
providing these to the public.
This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The
instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the A210 Portable
Personal Computers at the time of this manual’s production. However,
succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice.
TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly
from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the
manual.
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When Using Your Computer
Do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with
the base resting directly on your body. With extended operation, heat can
potentially build up in the base. Allowing sustained contact with the skin
could cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn.
■ Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow
installation instructions closely.
■ Do not carry a battery in your pocket, purse, or other container where
metal objects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the battery
terminals. The resulting excessive current follow can cause extremely
high temperatures and may result in damage from burns.
■ Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter’s power cable and that
the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.
■ Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on the
floor, when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. Do
not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce
cooling; also, do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying
case.
■ Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for use with
this computer. Use of another type of battery or AC adapter may risk fire
or explosion.
■ If you use an extension cable with your AC adapter, ensure that the total
ampere rating of the products that are plugged into it do not exceed the
ampere rating of the extension cable itself.
■ To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or
disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this
product during an electrical storm.
■ When setting up the computer for work, place it on a level surface.
■ Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with
local authorities for disposal instructions.
■ When travelling, do not check the computer as baggage. You can put
your computer through an X-ray security machine, but never put your
computer through a metal detector. If you have the computer checked
by hand, be sure to have a charged battery available in case you are
asked to turn on the computer.
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■ When travelling with the hard drive removed from the computer, wrap
the drive in a non-conducting material, such as cloth or paper. If you
have the drive checked by hand, be ready to install the drive in the
computer. Your can put the hard drive through an X-ray security
machine, but never put it through a metal detector.
■ When travelling, do not place the computer in overhead storage
compartments where it could slide around. Do not drop your computer
or subject it to other mechanical shocks.
■ Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from environmental
hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and
overexposure to sunlight.
■ When you move your computer between environments with very
different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form
on or within the computer. To avoid damaging the computer, allow
sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the computer.
■ When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain relief
loop, not on the cable itself. As you pull out the connector, keep it
evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you
connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and
aligned.
■ Before you clean your computer, turn if off, unplug it from its power
source, and remove the battery.
■ Handle components with care. Hold a component such as a memory
module by its edges, not its pins.
When using telephone equipment in conjunction with your computer, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:
■ Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub,
washing bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
■ Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
■ Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
■ Use only the power cord indicated in this manual.
■ Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by
the manufacturer.
■ Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
■ To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunication line cord.
Use only the battery pack that came with the computer or an optional
battery pack. Use of the wrong battery could damage your computer.
TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case.
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EU Declaration of Conformity
This product is labelled with the CE Mark in accordance with the related
European Directives, notably Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/
336/EEC for the notebook and the electronic accessories including the
supplied power adapter, the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment Directive 99/5/EEC in case of implemented
telecommunication accessories and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
for the supplied power adapter.
CE Marking is the responsibility of TOSHIBA EUROPE GmbH,
Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.
For a copy of the related CE Declaration of Conformity please refer to the
following website: http://epps.toshiba-teg.com.
GOST
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Following information is only for EU-member states:
The symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste. Please ensure this product is properly
disposed as inappropriate waste handling of this product may
cause potential hazards to the environment and human health.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
This symbol may not stick depending on the country and region where you
purchased.
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Optical Disc Drive Safety Instruction
Your A210 computer is equipped with one of the following drives: DVD
Super Multi (+-R DL) drive, HD DVD ROM drive or HD DVD-R drive.
■ The optical disc drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of
this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for
future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an
authorized service location.
■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other
than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.
The optical drive that is used in this computer is equipped with a laser
device. A classification label with the following sentence is affixed to the
surface of the drive.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
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The drive with the above label is certified by the manufacturer that the drive
complies with the requirement for laser product on the date of
manufacturing pursuant to article 21 of Code of Federal Regulations by the
United States of America, Department of Health & Human Services, Food
and Drug Administration.
In other countries, the drive is certified to comply with the requirement
pursant to IEC 825 and EN60825 on class 1 laser product.
This computer is equipped with one of the optical drives in the following list:
Manufacturer Type
Pioneer DVD Super Multi (±R Double Layer)
DVR-K17
Toshiba Samsung DVD Super Multi (±R Double Layer)
TS-L632
Hitachi DVD Super Multi (±R Double Layer)
GSA-T20N
Panasonic DVD Super Multi (±R Double Layer)
UJ-850U
Teac DVD Super Multi (±R Double Layer)
DV-W28EC
Toshiba HD DVD ROM
TS-L802A
Toshiba HD DVD-R
TS-L902A
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Modem warning notice
Conformity Statement
The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for
pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched
Telephone Network (PSTN).
However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in
different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an
unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network
termination point.
In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the
first instance.
Network Compatibility Statement
This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following
networks. It has been tested to and found to confirm with the additional
requirements conditional in EG 201 121.
Germany ATAAB AN005, AN006, AN007, AN009, AN010
Greece ATAAB AN005, AN006 and GR01, 02, 03, 04
and DE03, 04, 05, 08, 09, 12, 14, 17
Portugal ATAAB AN001, 005, 006, 007, 011 and P03, 04,
Spain ATAAB AN005, 007, 012, and ES01
Switzerland ATAAB AN002
Norway ATAAB AN002, 005, 007 and
All other countries/
regions
Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network,
please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details.
The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate
national type approvals. It has not been tested for conformity to national
type regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific
function on specific national networks can be given.
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NO 01, 02
ATAAB AN003, 004
General Precautions
TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and
withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be
observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
computer.
Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions
included in the text of the manual.
Creating a computer-friendly environment
Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer
and any other items you are using, such as a printer.
Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide
adequate ventilation. Otherwise, they may overheat.
To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area
from:
■ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight.
■ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as
stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the
computer) or speakerphones.
■ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature
change such as air conditioner vents or heaters.
■ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity.
■ Liquids and corrosive chemicals.
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Stress injury
Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. It contains
information on the prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists
that can be caused by extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3, Getting Started,
also includes information on work space design, posture and lighting that
can help reduce physical stress.
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Heat injury
■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer is
used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the
temperature will not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain physical
contact with the computer for a long time, for example if you rest the
computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest, your
skin might suffer a low-heat injury.
■ If the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with
the metal plate supporting the various interface ports as this can
become hot.
■ The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use but this
condition does not indicate a malfunction. If you need to transport the
AC adaptor, you should disconnect it and let it cool before moving it.
■ Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat as the
material could become damaged.
Pressure or impact damage
Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to any form of
strong impact as this can damage the computer’s components or otherwise
cause it to malfunction.
Mobile phones
Please be aware that the use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio
system. The operation of the computer will not be impaired in any way, but
it is recommended that a minimum distance of 30cm is maintained between
the computer and a mobile phone that is in use.
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
All important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is
described in the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort.
Be sure to read it before using the computer.
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Table of Contents
Preface
Manual contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
Equipment checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
Chapter 1 Features, Utilities and Options
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
TOSHIBA Value Added Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Utilities and Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour
Front with the display closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Back side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Front with the display open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Keyboard Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Optical Disc drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Chapter 3 Getting Started
Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Opening the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Starting up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Turning off the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Restarting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
System Recovery Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Restoring the pre-installed software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
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Chapter 4
Operating Basics
Using the TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Dual Mode Pad Button function
(Dual Mode Pad is provided with some models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Using the Web Camera (depending on the model purchased) . . . . 4-3
Using the internal modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Using optical disc drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Writing CDs/DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive or
HD DVD-ROM drive supporting double layer disc recording . . . . 4-17
Writing CDs/DVDs/HD DVDs on a HD DVD-R drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory® for TOSHIBA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
TOSHIBA Disc Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
TV-Out & HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Setting up more than one display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Cleaning the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Moving the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Chapter 5 The Keyboard
Typewriter keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
F1 ... F12 function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Soft keys: Fn key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Windows special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Keypad overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Generating ASCII characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes
Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Power indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Care and use of the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Replacing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
TOSHIBA Password Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
Power-up modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Panel power off/on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
System automatic Sleep/Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Chapter 7 HW Setup
Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
HW Setup Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
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Chapter 8
Optional Devices
Express Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Additional battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Additional AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
External monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
i.LINK (IEEE1394a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Security lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
Problem solving process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Hardware and system checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
TOSHIBA support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Chapter 10 Disclaimers
Appendix A Specifications
Appendix B Display Modes
Appendix C AC Power Cord and Connectors
Appendix D If your computer is stolen
Glossary
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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the A210 computer. This powerful
notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, including
multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliable,
high-performance computing.
This manual tells how to set up and begin using your computer. It also
provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic
operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting.
If you are a new user of computers or if you’re new to portable computing,
first read over the Features, Utilities and Options and The Grand Tour
chapters to familiarize yourself with the computer’s features, components
and accessory devices. Then read Getting Started for step-by-step
instructions on setting up your computer.
If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the
preface to learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted
with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to look over the
Special features section of the Features, Utilities and Options, to learn
about features that are unique to your computer.
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Manual contents
This manual has ten chapters, four appendixes and a glossary.
Chapter 1, Features, Utilities and Options, is an overview of the computer’s
special features, utilities, and options.
Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the computer and
briefly explains how they function.
Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin
operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work
area. Be sure to read the sections on setting up the operating system and
on restoring the pre-installed software.
Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on using the following
devices: TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad, the optical disc drives, the internal
modem, LAN and Wireless LAN. It also provides tips on care of the
computer and discs.
Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including
the keypad overlay and hotkeys.
Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, gives details on the computer’s
power resources.
Chapter 7, HW Setup, introduces you to the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
program.
Chapter 8, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available.
Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, provides helpful information on how to perform
some diagnostic tests, and suggests courses of action if the computer
doesn’t seem to be working properly.
Chapter 10, Disclaimers, provides disclaimer information related to your
computer.
The Appendix A provide technical information about your computer.
The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of
acronyms used in the text.
Conventions
This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight
terms and operating procedures.
Abbreviations
On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are
enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only
Memory (ROM). Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary.
Icons
Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. The indicator
panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information
on.
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Keys
The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer
operations. A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they
appear on the keyboard. For example, Enter identifies the Enter key.
Key operation
Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys.
We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a
plus sign (+). For example, Ctrl + C means you must hold down Ctrl and at
the same time press C. If three keys are used, hold down the first two and
at the same time press the third.
DISKCOPY A: B: When procedures require an action such as
clicking an icon or entering text, the icon’s name
or the text you are to type in is represented in the
type face you see to the left.
Display
Names of windows or icons or text generated by
the computer that appears on its display screen
is presented in the type face you see to the left.
S ABC
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Messages
Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your
attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below.
Pay attention! A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or
failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your
equipment.
Please read. A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of
your equipment.
Terminology
This term is defined in this document as follows:
Start
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The word “Start” refers to the button in
Microsoft
®
Windows Vista™.
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Equipment checklist
Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packing materials for
future use. Check to make sure you have all the following items:
Hardware
■ A210 Portable Personal Computer
■ Universal AC Adapter and Power Cord
■ Modular cable for modem (provided with some models)
Software
■ The following software is pre-installed on your hard disk:
■ Microsoft
■ DVD Video Player
■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator
■ TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer
■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree
■ TOSHIBA Assist
■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility
■ TOSHIBA Acoustic Silencer
■ TOSHIBA HW Setup
■ TOSHIBA Value Added Package Utility
■ TOSHIBA Supervisor Password Utility
■ Ulead DVD MovieFactory
■ Online Manual
■ Product Recovery disc (provided with some models)
®
Windows Vista™
®
The system may not function properly if you use drivers that are not
pre-installed or distributed by TOSHIBA.
SD Memory Card Format Utility and other SD functions are packaged into
TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities. When uninstalling the SD utilities, click
Start -> Control Panel -> Uninstall a program, and select TOSHIBA SD
Memory Utilities.
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Documentation
■ Your computer’s documentation:
■ A210 Personal Computer User’s Manual
■ A210 Quickstart
®
■ Microsoft
Windows Vista™ Quick Start Guide
(provided with some models)
■ Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort
■ Warranty Information
Backup media
■ Product Recovery DVD-ROM
If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer
immediately.
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Chapter 1
Features, Utilities and Options
This chapter identifies the computer’s special features, options and
accessories.
Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if
you use an operating system that was not pre-installed by TOSHIBA.
Features
Processor
®
AMD
Turion™ 64 X2 Mobile Technology
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Other processors may be introduced.
Disclaimer (CPU)
For more information on the Disclaimer regarding CPU, please refer
toChapter 10, Disclaimers.
Chipset
®
Mobile AMD
Realtek High Definition Audio Codec ALC268
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS CardReader & 1394a
Controller PCI8402
10M/100M LAN Controller RTL8101E
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RX690/RS690MC Chipset
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Memory
The graphics system in your computer may use part of the main system
memory for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of
system memory available for other computing activities. The amount of
system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the
graphics system, applications utilized, system memory size and other
factors.
Slot Two DDRII SO-DIMM memory modules can be
installed in the 2 memory slots for a maximum of
4GB of system memory.
The system memory size is depending on the
model you purchased.
Video RAM Depending on the model you purchased:
Integrated Video Memory in Gfx by ATI
Radeon™ X1200, up to 831MB shared with main
memory.
(for more than 1GB main memory)
ATI Mobility Radeon™
HD2400, 128MB VRAM
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD2600, 256MB VRAM
BIOS
1MB Flash ROM for system BIOS
Suspend to memory or hard disk drive
Various Hotkey functions for system control
Complete ACPI 1.0b functionality
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Power
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Battery Pack 3-cell Lithium Ion smart battery pack with
10.8V*2000mAh*
6-cell Lithium Ion smart battery pack with
10.8V*4000mAh
9-cell Lithium Ion smart battery pack with
10.8V*6000mAh
Approximately 12 hours or longer charging time to
100% battery capacity with system switched on.
Approximately 4 hours charge time to 100%
battery capacity with system switched off.
Approximately 1.5 days discharging time in Sleep
Mode for the 9-cell battery, 1 day for the 6-cell
battery and 0.5 days for 3-cell battery.
Discharge time in shutdown mode is
approximately 1 month.
* The availability of this battery is dependent on
the model you purchased.
Disclaimer (Battery Life)
For more information on the Disclaimer regarding Battery Life, please refer
to Chapter 10, Disclaimers.
RTC Battery The computer has an internal battery to back up
its Real Time Clock (RTC), calender and setup
information. This battery will last for an average
of one month with no external power source.
AC adapter The universal AC adapter provides power to the
system and recharges the batteries when they
are low. It comes with a detachable power cord.
TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad
A TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad and control buttons
in the palm rest enable control of the on-screen
pointer.
The Dual Mode Pad is a TouchPad that provides
normal touchpad features in its default mode and
switches to a DualMode interface when the
upper right corner of the TouchPad is tapped.
Tapping the same corner again will revert to
normal pointing mode.
The volume control on the right side of the TouchPad and print button may
not function with some applications.
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Display
15.4" TFT screen with a resolution of
1280 horizontal x 800 vertical pixels
Disclaimer (LCD)
For more information on the Disclaimer regarding LCD, please refer to
Chapter 10, Disclaimers.
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Graphics controller Mobile AMD
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD2400,
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD2600 Graphics
Controller
(depending on the model purchased)
The graphics controller maximizes display
performance. Refer to Display Modes section in
Appendix B for more information.
ATI Radeon™ X1200,
Disclaimer (Graphics Processor Unit (“GPU”)
For more information on the Disclaimer regarding Graphic Processor Unit
(“GPU”), please refer to Chapter 10, Disclaimers.
Drives
Fixed hard disk drive Depending on the model you purchased:
9.5mm 2.5" hard disk drive
(60/80/100/120/160/200 GB)
12.5mm 2.5" hard disk drive
(160/200/250/300 GB)
Serial ATA 2.5
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Disclaimer (HDD Drive Capacity)
For more information on the Disclaimer regarding HDD Drive Capacity,
please refer to Chapter 10, Disclaimers.
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DVD Super Multi
drive supporting
±R Double Layer
Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD
Super Multi drive supporting ±R Double Layer
module with dual layer support that lets you
record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run
either 12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15") CD/DVDs
without using an adapter. It reads DVD-ROMs at
maximum 8x speed and CD-ROMs at maximum
24x speed. It writes CD-Rs at up to 24x speed,
CD-RWs at up to 16x speed, DVD-Rs at
maximum 8x speed, DVD-RWs at maximum
6x speed, DVD+RWs at maximum 8x speed,
DVD+Rs at maximum 8x speed, DVD+R (double
layer) at maximum 4x speed, DVD-R (dual layer)
at maximum 4x speed and DVD-RAM at
maximum 5x speed. This drive supports the
same formats as the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
plus the following:
■ DVD-ROM ■ DVD-Video
■ DVD-R ■ DVD-RW
■ DVD+R ■ DVD+RW
■ DVD-RAM ■ DVD+R (double layer)
■ CD-R ■ CD-RW
■ CD-DA ■ CD-Text
■ DVD-R (dual layer)
■ Photo CD (single/multi-session)
■ CD-ROM Mode1, Mode2
■ CD-ROMXA Mode2 (Form1, Form2)
■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)
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HD DVD-ROM drive Some models are equipped with a full-size HD
DVD-ROM drive that reads HD DVD-ROMs at
maximum 1x speed DVD-ROMs at maximum
8x speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24x speed.
It writes CD-Rs at up to 16x speed, CD-RWs at
up to 10x speed, DVD-Rs at maximum 4x speed,
DVD-RWs at maximum 6x speed, DVD+RWs at
maximum 4x speed, DVD+Rs at maximum
4x speed, DVD+R (double layer) at maximum
2.4x speed, DVD-R (dual layer) at maximum
2x speed and DVD-RAM at maximum 3x speed.
This drive supports the following:
■ HD DVD-ROM■ DVD-ROM
■ DVD-R ■ DVD-RW
■ DVD+R ■ DVD+RW
■ DVD-RAM ■ DVD-Video
■ CD-R ■ CD-RW
■ CD-DA ■ CD-Text
■ DVD-R (dual layer)
■ DVD+R (double layer)
■ Photo CD (single/multi-session)
■ CD-ROM Mode1, Mode2
■ CD-ROMXA Mode2 (Form1, Form2)
■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)
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HD DVD-R drive Some models are equipped with a full-size HD
DVD-R drive that reads HD DVD-ROMs at
maximum 1x speed HD DVD-Rs at maximum
1x speed DVD-ROMs at maximum 8x speed and
CD-ROMs at maximum 24x speed. It writes
CD-Rs at up to 16x speed, CD-RWs at up to
10x speed, DVD-Rs at maximum 4x speed,
DVD-RWs at maximum 6x speed, DVD+RWs at
maximum
4x speed, DVD+Rs at maximum 4x speed,
DVD+R (double layer) at maximum 2.4x speed,
DVD-R (dual layer) at maximum 2x speed,
DVD-RAM at maximum 3x speed and HD DVD-R
at maximum 1x speed. This drive supports the
following:
■ HD DVD-ROM■ DVD-ROM
■ HD DVD-R ■ DVD-RW
■ DVD-R ■ DVD+RW
■ DVD+R ■ DVD-Video
■ DVD-RAM ■ CD-RW
■ CD-R ■ CD-Text
■ CD-DA
■ DVD-R (dual layer)
■ DVD+R (double layer)
■ Photo CD (single/multi-session)
■ CD-ROM Mode1, Mode2
■ CD-ROMXA Mode2 (Form1, Form2)
■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)
Slots (depending on configuration)
Multiple Digital
Media Card
(SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/
MS Pro/xD)
Express Card The Express Card expansion slot that can
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This slot lets you easily transfer data from
devices, such as digital cameras and Personal
Digital Assistants, that use flash-memory.
You can use a memory module in this slot.
accommodate two standard module formats; an
Express Card/34 module and an Express Card/
54 module. An Express Card module is a small
add-in card technology based on the PCI
Express and Universal Serial Bus (USB)
interfaces.
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Ports (depending on configuration)
External monitor 15-pin analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B
compatible functions.
Universal Serial Bus The computer has four Universal Serial Bus
(USB) ports that comply with the USB 2.0
standard, which enables data transfer speeds
more than 40 times faster than USB 1.1 (which
this computer also supports).
i.LINK (IEEE1394a) This port enables high-speed data transfer
directly from external devices such as digital
video cameras.
HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface allows the
connection of other High Definition Devices such
as Televisions and DVD Players.
CIR Infrared port for devices such as a remote
control.
TV Out The 4-pin S-Video port is compatible with PAL or
NTSC TV standard, supporting Macrovision 7.02
copy protection.
Multimedia
Web Camera
(depending on
configuration)
Sound system The integrated Windows
Headphone jack A standard 3.5mm stereo jack is provided for the
Microphone jack A standard 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables
Record/Send still or video images with this
integrated Web Camera.
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compatible sound
system provides support for internal speakers as
well as jacks for an external microphone and
headphones.
connection of external headphones or speakers.
connection of monaural microphone input.
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Communications (depending on configuration)
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Modem An internal modem provides capability for data
LAN The computer has built-in support for Ethernet
Wireless LAN The computer has a built-in wireless LAN
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology
and fax communication. It supports the V.90 or
V.92 standards depending on the region and
provides a modem jack for connection to a
telephone line. The speed of data and fax
transfer depends on the analog telephone line
conditions.
LAN (10 Mbps, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN
(100 Mbps 100BASE-TX), or Gigabit Ethernet
LAN (1000 Mbps, 1000BASE-T).
mini-card that is compatible with other LAN
systems that support the following: 802.11a/b/g/n
wireless LAN module/ 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN
module/802.11b/g wireless LAN module. It has a
Frequency Channel Selection (2.4 or 5 GHz) and
allows roaming over multiple channels.
used to create PANs (Personal Area Networks)
among your devices, and with other nearby
devices like mobile computers, mobile phones,
and digital cameras.
Security
Power-on password protection
Two level password architecture
Security Lock Slot
Receives an optional security lock in order to
anchor the computer to a desk or other large,
heavy object.
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Special features
The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are
advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use.
TOSHIBA Value
Added Package
Display Automatic
Power off
Hard Disk Drive
Automatic Power Off
System Automatic
Sleep/Hibernation
Keypad Overlay A ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard.
Power-on Password Two levels of password security are available,
Battery Save Mode This feature lets you save battery power. You can
Key combinations that let you quickly modify the
system configuration directly from the keyboard
without running a system configuration program.
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
internal display when there is no input from the
keyboard or pointing device for a specified time
period. Power is restored when any key is
pressed or when there is input from a pointing
device. You can specify the time period in the
Power Options.
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a
specified time period. Power is restored when the
hard disk is accessed. You can specify the time
period in the Power Options.
This feature automatically places the system into
either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode when
there is no input or hardware access for a
specified time period. You can specify the time
period and select either System Sleep or System
Hibernate in the Power Options.
Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5,
The Keyboard, for instructions on using the
keypad overlay.
Supervisor and User, which can prevent
unauthorized access to your computer.
specify the level of system power management in
the Power Options.
Instant Security A specific hot key function locks the system
Panel Power Off/On This feature turns power to the computer off
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providing data security.
when the display panel is closed and turns it back
on when the panel is opened. You can specify
the setting in the Power Options.
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