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GMAD00161010 01/08 Satellite® A300 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 164 in this guide.
GMAD00161010 01/08 Satellite® A300 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 164 in this guide.
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...protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. 3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for a Class B ...OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. Changes or modifications made to this equipment. "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any "critical applications."...
...protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. 3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for a Class B ...OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. Changes or modifications made to this equipment. "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any "critical applications."...
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... (5.0). Excessive RENs on the label. In most but not all areas, the sum of the FCC Rules. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call . FCC requirements The following two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖... identifier that is separately shown on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Industry Canada Requirement This...
... (5.0). Excessive RENs on the label. In most but not all areas, the sum of the FCC Rules. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call . FCC requirements The following two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖... identifier that is separately shown on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Industry Canada Requirement This...
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... page of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for any other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Also, you will be necessary for information. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to the telephone...a margin at (949) 859-4273. But if advanced notice is experienced with the best service it may occasionally be advised of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of each transmitted...
... page of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for any other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Also, you will be necessary for information. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to the telephone...a margin at (949) 859-4273. But if advanced notice is experienced with the best service it may occasionally be advised of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of each transmitted...
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... this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are designed to 5.25 GHz frequency range. Bluetooth® and Wireless LAN devices operate within...Fi CERTIFIED" logo is far much less than optimal network performance or even lose your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. ❖ The Wireless ...
... this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are designed to 5.25 GHz frequency range. Bluetooth® and Wireless LAN devices operate within...Fi CERTIFIED" logo is far much less than optimal network performance or even lose your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. ❖ The Wireless ...
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... user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in conformance with European spectrum usage laws ..., Portugal, Sweden, UK Iceland, Spain O O O O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ To remain in any European Community country. 14 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Canada France Ireland Luxembourg Norway Switzerland Austria Denmark Germany Italy Netherlands Portugal UK Belgium Finland Greece Liechtenstein New Zealand Sweden USA Turbo Mode...
... user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in conformance with European spectrum usage laws ..., Portugal, Sweden, UK Iceland, Spain O O O O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ To remain in any European Community country. 14 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Canada France Ireland Luxembourg Norway Switzerland Austria Denmark Germany Italy Netherlands Portugal UK Belgium Finland Greece Liechtenstein New Zealand Sweden USA Turbo Mode...
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... UK Belgium Finland Greece Liechtenstein New Zealand Sweden USA 15 ❖ This device must be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands in the European Community. Approved Countries/Regions for European Community operation. This device will automatically restart operation on a channel free of this equipment ...mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point. ❖ This device must not be used with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to avoid operating on passive scan only.
... UK Belgium Finland Greece Liechtenstein New Zealand Sweden USA 15 ❖ This device must be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands in the European Community. Approved Countries/Regions for European Community operation. This device will automatically restart operation on a channel free of this equipment ...mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point. ❖ This device must not be used with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to avoid operating on passive scan only.
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... Interest Group. ❖ Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology, and is not guaranteed. If you should experience any such problem,...its Bluetooth products with all computers and/or equipment using these cards. Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in the United States for more (up to 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. When you may interfere with one...
... Interest Group. ❖ Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology, and is not guaranteed. If you should experience any such problem,...its Bluetooth products with all computers and/or equipment using these cards. Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in the United States for more (up to 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. When you may interfere with one...
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...Wi-Fi Alliance. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are those of their respective companies. Secure Digital and SD are registered trademarks ... www.eiae.org. Disposal of this product may be regulated due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. Visit www.ToshibaDirect.com and select Recycling & Trade-in... of their respective owners. and/or Toshiba Corporation. 26 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
...Wi-Fi Alliance. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are those of their respective companies. Secure Digital and SD are registered trademarks ... www.eiae.org. Disposal of this product may be regulated due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. Visit www.ToshibaDirect.com and select Recycling & Trade-in... of their respective owners. and/or Toshiba Corporation. 26 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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...133 Removing memory media 134 Using the i.LINK® port 134 Chapter 5: Utilities 135 TOSHIBA Assist 136 Connect 137 Secure 138 Protect & Fix 139 Optimize 140 TOSHIBA Application Installer 141 Setting passwords 142 Using an instant password 142 Using a supervisor password ...143 Using a user password 144 Deleting a user password 145 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 146 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........147 Mouse Utility 148 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 149 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 153 TOSHIBA Button Support 154 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155...
...133 Removing memory media 134 Using the i.LINK® port 134 Chapter 5: Utilities 135 TOSHIBA Assist 136 Connect 137 Secure 138 Protect & Fix 139 Optimize 140 TOSHIBA Application Installer 141 Setting passwords 142 Using an instant password 142 Using a supervisor password ...143 Using a user password 144 Deleting a user password 145 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 146 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........147 Mouse Utility 148 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 149 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 153 TOSHIBA Button Support 154 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155...
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... back up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to scan your hard drive...
... back up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to scan your hard drive...
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... certain models) Your computer has been configured with your computer. NOTE It is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is (949...
... certain models) Your computer has been configured with your computer. NOTE It is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is (949...
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.... Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your computer through the USB ports. You can use . The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. If you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. the printer is USBcompatible...the printer is then ready for use a USB-compatible mouse. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer: If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer may want to your computer. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you do not install the...
.... Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your computer through the USB ports. You can use . The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. If you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. the printer is USBcompatible...the printer is then ready for use a USB-compatible mouse. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer: If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer may want to your computer. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you do not install the...
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... to set up for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer installation guide for the first time. Refer to your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it up your printer. You only need to one of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer...
... to set up for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer installation guide for the first time. Refer to your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it up your printer. You only need to one of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer...
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...(s) you were using. If you place the computer in which you can customize your computer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 135. For information about taking care of the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids,...You may also wish to customize your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Getting Started 83 Customizing your computer's settings Once the computer is configured, you can place it again by opening the display panel. To keep dust and ...
...(s) you were using. If you place the computer in which you can customize your computer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 135. For information about taking care of the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids,...You may also wish to customize your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Getting Started 83 Customizing your computer's settings Once the computer is configured, you can place it again by opening the display panel. To keep dust and ...
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... do . Learning the Basics 93 Saving your work Saving files 1 In your program displays a Save As dialog box. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give the new file a different... name. You may use all you want your file to do not support long file names and require file names limited to 260 characters and can include spaces. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters...
... do . Learning the Basics 93 Saving your work Saving files 1 In your program displays a Save As dialog box. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give the new file a different... name. You may use all you want your file to do not support long file names and require file names limited to 260 characters and can include spaces. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters...
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... CDs, DVDs, diskettes, or to a network, if available. Look in the online Help or your hard disk, use the Restore page in data storage and support features that already exists on any other video platform. HINT: Backing up several files at one you try to your operating system documentation for software...
... CDs, DVDs, diskettes, or to a network, if available. Look in the online Help or your hard disk, use the Restore page in data storage and support features that already exists on any other video platform. HINT: Backing up several files at one you try to your operating system documentation for software...
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... ready to activate Sleep or Hibernation modes. To access the Windows Media® Player, you select Sleep or Hibernation mode. To prevent this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on , Windows Media® Player opens. Stop button Play/Pause button (Sample Image) Windows Media...
... ready to activate Sleep or Hibernation modes. To access the Windows Media® Player, you select Sleep or Hibernation mode. To prevent this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on , Windows Media® Player opens. Stop button Play/Pause button (Sample Image) Windows Media...
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... , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Click the optical drive icon. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to loud sound can harm your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Do not set the volume too high when using an application that allows you insert an...
... , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Click the optical drive icon. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to loud sound can harm your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Do not set the volume too high when using an application that allows you insert an...
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Mobile Computing Running the computer on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Using additional batteries In addition to the main battery, you . You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. For more information on battery...a month while the computer is turned off , even when AC power is powered on. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for up to work for...
Mobile Computing Running the computer on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Using additional batteries In addition to the main battery, you . You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. For more information on battery...a month while the computer is turned off , even when AC power is powered on. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for up to work for...