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Wash hands after handling. Model: Satellite® A210/A215 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. WHEN COPYING OR ... ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. Protection of Stored Data For your important data...
Wash hands after handling. Model: Satellite® A210/A215 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. WHEN COPYING OR ... ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. Protection of Stored Data For your important data...
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..., which the receiver is likely to radio communications. NOTE Only Peripherals complying with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. 3 Critical Applications The computer you have...between the equipment and receiver. ❖ Connect the equipment to an outlet on model selected). Shielded cables must be attached to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba is connected. ❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician ...
..., which the receiver is likely to radio communications. NOTE Only Peripherals complying with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. 3 Critical Applications The computer you have...between the equipment and receiver. ❖ Connect the equipment to an outlet on model selected). Shielded cables must be attached to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba is connected. ❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician ...
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... operation on every PSTN network termination point. Using this equipment overlaps that operate with legal communications. Taiwan Article 14 Article 17 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the features and...
... operation on every PSTN network termination point. Using this equipment overlaps that operate with legal communications. Taiwan Article 14 Article 17 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the features and...
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...is in your computer. Not all devices are available on passive scan only. Do not use only. NOTE This device works on all models. 12 JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number: 03NY.A0018, 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions ...10070; Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Radio Approvals for the Atheros AR5BMB-43/44 and AR5BMB5 Mini PCI...
...is in your computer. Not all devices are available on passive scan only. Do not use only. NOTE This device works on all models. 12 JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number: 03NY.A0018, 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions ...10070; Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Radio Approvals for the Atheros AR5BMB-43/44 and AR5BMB5 Mini PCI...
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...power or change the features and functions of the original design. Canada - Taiwan Article 14 Article 17 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery, any country/region where the product is sold. In the event interference is perceived or... identified as harmful. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is minimized. In addition, the product complies with the following: European Union (EU) and EFTA This equipment complies with the R&TTE...
...power or change the features and functions of the original design. Canada - Taiwan Article 14 Article 17 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery, any country/region where the product is sold. In the event interference is perceived or... identified as harmful. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is minimized. In addition, the product complies with the following: European Union (EU) and EFTA This equipment complies with the R&TTE...
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... contains a laser system and is required. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any form without the prior written permission of the Required Label (Sample shown below. Under the copyright laws, this model properly, read the user's guide carefully and keep it for your...other safety hazards, resulting in any repair or adjustment is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. No patent liability is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Never attempt to laser light or other optical drive. You could damage the drive. Copyright This guide is ...
... contains a laser system and is required. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any form without the prior written permission of the Required Label (Sample shown below. Under the copyright laws, this model properly, read the user's guide carefully and keep it for your...other safety hazards, resulting in any repair or adjustment is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. No patent liability is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Never attempt to laser light or other optical drive. You could damage the drive. Copyright This guide is ...
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... to find specific information. Your particular model may not have all subject to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. For the most up-to-...date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, ...or illustrated. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport...
... to find specific information. Your particular model may not have all subject to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. For the most up-to-...date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, ...or illustrated. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport...
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... offers applicable to your product. See "Setting up your software" on certain models) Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory ...™" on page 134) (available on page 40. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you must be completed during the initial start up process of your computer. If...
... offers applicable to your product. See "Setting up your software" on certain models) Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory ...™" on page 134) (available on page 40. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you must be completed during the initial start up process of your computer. If...
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Your select model may not have selected all optical drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. This information applies to all of the ...
Your select model may not have selected all optical drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. This information applies to all of the ...
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If you to recover your permission to continue." Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on certain models) Your computer has been configured with your computer Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-... or DVDs using your permission. If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on certain models) to allow you were trying to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your system. This is strongly recommended that says...
If you to recover your permission to continue." Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on certain models) Your computer has been configured with your computer Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-... or DVDs using your permission. If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on certain models) to allow you were trying to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your system. This is strongly recommended that says...
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To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad. ❖ ... right side of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from right to left. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your finger from left to right. ❖ To move...
To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad. ❖ ... right side of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from right to left. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your finger from left to right. ❖ To move...
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... have the following default settings: ❖ Left button: Opens the assigned email application ❖ Middle button: Opens the ConfigFree utility (see the Toshiba online Help for more information) ❖ Right button: Opens the Windows® Photo Gallery The other three virtual buttons have no default settings....can be configured to frequently used applications. Getting Started Using the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using the Dual Mode Pad (Available on certain models) Using Dual Mode The Dual Mode feature allows you can use the volume control bar to adjust the system volume quickly and easily...
... have the following default settings: ❖ Left button: Opens the assigned email application ❖ Middle button: Opens the ConfigFree utility (see the Toshiba online Help for more information) ❖ Right button: Opens the Windows® Photo Gallery The other three virtual buttons have no default settings....can be configured to frequently used applications. Getting Started Using the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using the Dual Mode Pad (Available on certain models) Using Dual Mode The Dual Mode feature allows you can use the volume control bar to adjust the system volume quickly and easily...
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... different functions to your computer if you are preconfigured for the type of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. In order to use one of these buttons if you must...
... different functions to your computer if you are preconfigured for the type of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. In order to use one of these buttons if you must...
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... with display options. 4 Select the settings you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player (Available on certain models) To connect an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the manual that came with display options. Refer to the computer: 1 Connect one end...
... with display options. 4 Select the settings you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player (Available on certain models) To connect an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the manual that came with display options. Refer to the computer: 1 Connect one end...
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.... Never use indicator light is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is powered on. The Play/Pause button starts playing... could damage the disc or the drive. Manual eject hole-Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is on certain models (Sample Illustration) Media Control buttons The Internet browser button lets you access the Internet when the computer is off. Use a straightened paper clip or...
.... Never use indicator light is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is powered on. The Play/Pause button starts playing... could damage the disc or the drive. Manual eject hole-Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is on certain models (Sample Illustration) Media Control buttons The Internet browser button lets you access the Internet when the computer is off. Use a straightened paper clip or...
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...power 103 Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, ...operate the computer on page 117 for all batteries. However, for up to work with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is not necessary to be inaccurate. The ...
...power 103 Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, ...operate the computer on page 117 for all batteries. However, for up to work with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is not necessary to be inaccurate. The ...
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...time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary by computer model. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adaptor is on . 106 Mobile Computing Monitoring ...has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on certain models) if installed. ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged, although the charging status of the main battery's current charge. When...
...time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary by computer model. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adaptor is on . 106 Mobile Computing Monitoring ...has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on certain models) if installed. ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged, although the charging status of the main battery's current charge. When...
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.../off light ( ). Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 113 for information on certain models only) (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the on/off light Battery light Hard...
.../off light ( ). Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 113 for information on certain models only) (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the on/off light Battery light Hard...
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...modem you wish to check, and then click Properties to bring up the dialog box with another computer, you need: ❖ A modem (available on certain models) ❖ A telephone line ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan to use ...the Internet Determining the COM port Your modem (available on certain models) is connected to one of the computer's COM ports. 5 Make a note of the COM port number. 6 To verify that modem. Exploring Your ...
...modem you wish to check, and then click Properties to bring up the dialog box with another computer, you need: ❖ A modem (available on certain models) ❖ A telephone line ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan to use ...the Internet Determining the COM port Your modem (available on certain models) is connected to one of the computer's COM ports. 5 Make a note of the COM port number. 6 To verify that modem. Exploring Your ...
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... you to connect the modem to a standard voice-grade telephone line. 1 Plug one end of a telephone cable (purchased separately) into the modem port on certain models) Your computer may come with your office's local area network (LAN) or larger corporate wide area network (WAN) For specific information about connecting to the... cable to a LAN or WAN, consult your network administrator. ❖ Send a fax directly from your computer For more detailed information regarding your computer's modem, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories...
... you to connect the modem to a standard voice-grade telephone line. 1 Plug one end of a telephone cable (purchased separately) into the modem port on certain models) Your computer may come with your office's local area network (LAN) or larger corporate wide area network (WAN) For specific information about connecting to the... cable to a LAN or WAN, consult your network administrator. ❖ Send a fax directly from your computer For more detailed information regarding your computer's modem, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories...