Toshiba A215-S5837, User Manual

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xvi User’s Manual
A210
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.