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2 Contents Introduction 23 Setting up your computer and getting started 25 Adding memory (optional 29 Your computer's TFT display 36 Inserting an ExpressCard 36 Removing an ExpressCard 37 Learning the basics 37 Using the TouchPad 38 Using the optical drive 42 Moving the computer 46 Mobile computing 47 Taking care of your battery 50 If something goes wrong 53 If you need further assistance 56 Power cord/cable connectors 57 Features and specifications 57 Index 58
2 Contents Introduction 23 Setting up your computer and getting started 25 Adding memory (optional 29 Your computer's TFT display 36 Inserting an ExpressCard 36 Removing an ExpressCard 37 Learning the basics 37 Using the TouchPad 38 Using the optical drive 42 Moving the computer 46 Mobile computing 47 Taking care of your battery 50 If something goes wrong 53 If you need further assistance 56 Power cord/cable connectors 57 Features and specifications 57 Index 58
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...set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. Protection of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES... the hard disk or other damage. Model: Satellite® A500 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software, among...
...set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. Protection of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES... the hard disk or other damage. Model: Satellite® A500 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software, among...
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... the European Community. Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. Restrictions for Wireless LAN operation, the above , the user must not be used with Access Points that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is occurring outside of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries European Community Countries 5150-5250 MHz 5250...
... the European Community. Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. Restrictions for Wireless LAN operation, the above , the user must not be used with Access Points that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is occurring outside of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries European Community Countries 5150-5250 MHz 5250...
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... you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously, you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in order to enable wireless networks over two or more information. Bluetooth wireless technology is compliant to a total of your network connection. Please contact Toshiba computer product support...
... you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously, you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in order to enable wireless networks over two or more information. Bluetooth wireless technology is compliant to a total of your network connection. Please contact Toshiba computer product support...
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... all program functionality. That is equivalent to lighting 120 million square feet of powerful and portable multimedia computers! Toshiba is labeled with the help of those from 25 million vehicles. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts...
... all program functionality. That is equivalent to lighting 120 million square feet of powerful and portable multimedia computers! Toshiba is labeled with the help of those from 25 million vehicles. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts...
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To determine if the printer is then ready for further instructions. If a USB cable was not included with your printer documentation for use complex software or process large amounts of data. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Setting up a printer" in the electronic user's guide. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to one from a computer or electronics store. TECHNICAL NOTE: To...
To determine if the printer is then ready for further instructions. If a USB cable was not included with your printer documentation for use complex software or process large amounts of data. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Setting up a printer" in the electronic user's guide. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to one from a computer or electronics store. TECHNICAL NOTE: To...
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... screwdriver that is the bottom slot. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in good condition. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; The surrounding area may be hot. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer has been...
... screwdriver that is the bottom slot. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in good condition. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; The surrounding area may be hot. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer has been...
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... main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using...
... main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using...
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... Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket Slot B is the bottom slot. If no memory slot is to be installed, it must be installed in the socket. 32 Adding memory (optional) Avoid touching the...
... Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket Slot B is the bottom slot. If no memory slot is to be installed, it must be installed in the socket. 32 Adding memory (optional) Avoid touching the...
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... block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Make sure to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. In this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Always make sure your computer...
... block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Make sure to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. In this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Always make sure your computer...
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..., then press Enter. The following screen may need to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before restarting the computer. The memory module pops up normally. Make sure to go into Safe Mode, then...
..., then press Enter. The following screen may need to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before restarting the computer. The memory module pops up normally. Make sure to go into Safe Mode, then...
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... user's guide. TouchPad setting options vary by computer model. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around "by itself" to random locations on the screen. You may seem to move the pointer by sliding your typing technique to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. Using the TouchPad™ 41 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option...
... user's guide. TouchPad setting options vary by computer model. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around "by itself" to random locations on the screen. You may seem to move the pointer by sliding your typing technique to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. Using the TouchPad™ 41 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option...
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... include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. Your optical drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is in the format of the other region. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in ." The drive will be accessed when the display panel is open. Depending on...
... include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. Your optical drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is in the format of the other region. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in ." The drive will be accessed when the display panel is open. Depending on...
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... paper clip or other narrow object to malfunction. Media control buttons The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you need to the preceding track on the disc. The Previous track button returns to release the disc when the power is on certain models)-Use if you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies. Manual eject hole (available on . Pencil lead can...
... paper clip or other narrow object to malfunction. Media control buttons The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you need to the preceding track on the disc. The Previous track button returns to release the disc when the power is on certain models)-Use if you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies. Manual eject hole (available on . Pencil lead can...
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... memory effect so it is turned off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your battery" on select models and configurations tested by the design of the main battery's current charge. Mobile computing 47 Mobile computing Running the computer on battery power 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...
... memory effect so it is turned off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your battery" on select models and configurations tested by the design of the main battery's current charge. Mobile computing 47 Mobile computing Running the computer on battery power 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...
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... is not plugged into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes amber, it into the computer or AC outlet Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used to select a power level setting that the system is using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). For more information, see "Setting battery notifications" in contact with...
... is not plugged into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes amber, it into the computer or AC outlet Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used to select a power level setting that the system is using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). For more information, see "Setting battery notifications" in contact with...
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... the cable connecting the external monitor to a live external power source. To clear the condition, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously. If no password is on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Verify that are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is connected to the computer is not set for an external monitor. Press any key, type the password and press Enter...
... the cable connecting the external monitor to a live external power source. To clear the condition, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously. If no password is on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Verify that are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is connected to the computer is not set for an external monitor. Press any key, type the password and press Enter...
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... electronic user's guide for example: Disk drives, Network adapters, Other, etc. Resolving ExpressCard® problems Here are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard slips through quality control. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. If another computer with an ExpressCard slot is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. If something goes wrong 55 ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖...
... electronic user's guide for example: Disk drives, Network adapters, Other, etc. Resolving ExpressCard® problems Here are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard slips through quality control. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. If another computer with an ExpressCard slot is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. If something goes wrong 55 ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖...
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... 50 buttons eject, optical drive 43 Media control buttons 43 C Call2Recycle™ battery 52 CDs inserting 44 changing main battery 48 compact discs handling 44 inserting 44 compact discs (slot-type drive) removing 44 computer moving 46 setting up 30 computing tips 37 connecting AC adaptor 27 power cord/cable 28 printer 29 D display problems screen is blank 54 disposing of used batteries 52 DVD using 42 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 44 removing 44 E eject button optical drive 43...
... 50 buttons eject, optical drive 43 Media control buttons 43 C Call2Recycle™ battery 52 CDs inserting 44 changing main battery 48 compact discs handling 44 inserting 44 compact discs (slot-type drive) removing 44 computer moving 46 setting up 30 computing tips 37 connecting AC adaptor 27 power cord/cable 28 printer 29 D display problems screen is blank 54 disposing of used batteries 52 DVD using 42 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 44 removing 44 E eject button optical drive 43...
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... 50 manual eject hole optical drive 43 memory module installation 30 installing 29 inserting into socket 32 removing 34 removing cover 31 monitor problems monitor not working 54 moving the computer 46 N notification low battery 48 O optical disc handling 45 inserting (slot-type drive) 44 inserting (tray-type drive) 45 positioning 45 optical drive drive in-use indicator light 42 eject button 43 manual eject hole 43 removing disc 46 using 42 59 P power cable connectors 57 computer will not start 53 connecting cable to...
... 50 manual eject hole optical drive 43 memory module installation 30 installing 29 inserting into socket 32 removing 34 removing cover 31 monitor problems monitor not working 54 moving the computer 46 N notification low battery 48 O optical disc handling 45 inserting (slot-type drive) 44 inserting (tray-type drive) 45 positioning 45 optical drive drive in-use indicator light 42 eject button 43 manual eject hole 43 removing disc 46 using 42 59 P power cable connectors 57 computer will not start 53 connecting cable to...