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..., please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. Model: Satellite® A100/A105 Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media...follow all the data stored on this product may not function properly and you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE...
..., please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. Model: Satellite® A100/A105 Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media...follow all the data stored on this product may not function properly and you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE...
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... using this equipment may operate within the same range as this product. 11 Taiwan Article 14 Article 17 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery, any of the equipment listed above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication...) used , change the features and functions of emissions. 3. Any use , or turn off the source of the original design. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the location...
... using this equipment may operate within the same range as this product. 11 Taiwan Article 14 Article 17 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery, any of the equipment listed above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication...) used , change the features and functions of emissions. 3. Any use , or turn off the source of the original design. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the location...
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..., scientific devices, medical devices, microwave ovens, licensed radio stations and non-licensed specified low-power radio stations for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery, any of the original design. Before using this equipment overlaps that it does ...frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or...
..., scientific devices, medical devices, microwave ovens, licensed radio stations and non-licensed specified low-power radio stations for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery, any of the original design. Before using this equipment overlaps that it does ...frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or...
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To ensure proper use this model properly, read this product, please read the user's guide carefully and keep ...other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. You could damage the drive. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is required. Location of the Required Label (Sample shown below. Always contact ...an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is required. You could damage the drive. 23 DVD-...
To ensure proper use this model properly, read this product, please read the user's guide carefully and keep ...other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. You could damage the drive. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is required. Location of the Required Label (Sample shown below. Always contact ...an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is required. You could damage the drive. 23 DVD-...
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For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic ... the features and specifications on your computer, or to change without notice. 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. Introduction This guide 35 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the...
For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic ... the features and specifications on your computer, or to change without notice. 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. Introduction This guide 35 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the...
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.... otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Power cord/cable AC adapter...
.... otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Power cord/cable AC adapter...
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never bend or twist a cord/cable; never place heavy objects on your model. never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; never attempt to fasten or attach cord in the AC adapter Never attempt ... in serious injury. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue or green, depending on your model, when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter...
never bend or twist a cord/cable; never place heavy objects on your model. never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; never attempt to fasten or attach cord in the AC adapter Never attempt ... in serious injury. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue or green, depending on your model, when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter...
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... are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all of the icons or switches shown on your model-about one second. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Your select model may not be able to all those features. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time...
... are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all of the icons or switches shown on your model-about one second. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Your select model may not be able to all those features. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time...
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...not indicate a low-battery condition. Please see the accessories information that the battery maintains its ability to perform at www.accessories.toshiba.com. This may shorten the life of publication. See "Detailed Specs" for an extended period (more than a month), the...a docking station (if applicable to retain a charge. Recharge time varies depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at least once a month until the battery is normal for procedures.
...not indicate a low-battery condition. Please see the accessories information that the battery maintains its ability to perform at www.accessories.toshiba.com. This may shorten the life of publication. See "Detailed Specs" for an extended period (more than a month), the...a docking station (if applicable to retain a charge. Recharge time varies depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at least once a month until the battery is normal for procedures.
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... while the main battery is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be used while the RTC battery is on your model, when the main battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working . NOTE It is... is powered on for 24 hours. The RTC battery charges when the computer is low, the real-time clock and calendar may vary by computer model. To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on . If the RTC battery is fully charged...
... while the main battery is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be used while the RTC battery is on your model, when the main battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working . NOTE It is... is powered on for 24 hours. The RTC battery charges when the computer is low, the real-time clock and calendar may vary by computer model. To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on . If the RTC battery is fully charged...
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... battery power Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Bridge Media Adapter light (on certain models only) Sample power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to...
... battery power Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Bridge Media Adapter light (on certain models only) Sample power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to...
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... be using the system for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of your model. ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for an extended period, more... the connections for the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows blue or green, depending on your model, and the battery light should glow blue or green, depending on your battery there is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step...
... be using the system for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of your model. ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for an extended period, more... the connections for the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows blue or green, depending on your model, and the battery light should glow blue or green, depending on your battery there is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step...
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... that comes with your computer, but are likely to be available. To insert a PC Card: 1 Locate the PC Card slot on . NOTE Depending on your model, the ExpressCard slot above the PC Card slot may work with the card to see if you need to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard (or later). 138...
... that comes with your computer, but are likely to be available. To insert a PC Card: 1 Locate the PC Card slot on . NOTE Depending on your model, the ExpressCard slot above the PC Card slot may work with the card to see if you need to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard (or later). 138...
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... a firm connection with the computer. 139 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using PC Cards ExpressCard slot* PC Card slot Sample inserting a PC Card * Available on certain models 3 When the card is unable to prepare the card for removal by right-clicking on the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and...
... a firm connection with the computer. 139 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using PC Cards ExpressCard slot* PC Card slot Sample inserting a PC Card * Available on certain models 3 When the card is unable to prepare the card for removal by right-clicking on the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and...
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Using an ExpressCard™ (Available on certain models) The ExpressCard slot (available on certain models) supports the use as soon as hard disk cards, network cards, and SCSI adapters, may need to do anything before you insert it. To insert ...
Using an ExpressCard™ (Available on certain models) The ExpressCard slot (available on certain models) supports the use as soon as hard disk cards, network cards, and SCSI adapters, may need to do anything before you insert it. To insert ...
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... Cards. 142 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot (Available on certain models) The Bridge Media Adapter slot (available on certain models) supports the use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. Sample inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do...
... Cards. 142 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot (Available on certain models) The Bridge Media Adapter slot (available on certain models) supports the use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. Sample inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do...
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... default options. Together, these allow you reconfigure your individual needs. This chapter describes the utilities supplied by Toshiba: ❖ Fn-esse® ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ User Password ❖ Supervisor Password ❖ TOSHIBA Power Saver ❖ Hotkey utility ❖ TOSHIBA HW Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility (available on certain models) 145
... default options. Together, these allow you reconfigure your individual needs. This chapter describes the utilities supplied by Toshiba: ❖ Fn-esse® ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ User Password ❖ Supervisor Password ❖ TOSHIBA Power Saver ❖ Hotkey utility ❖ TOSHIBA HW Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility (available on certain models) 145
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...Power-If your system. Always Low-Sets the CPU speed to change will become default settings when you restart your computer is running on certain models)-Allows you to low when using either the battery or the AC adapter. ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to high for slower processing. Always... the drives for the operating system. ❖ Keyboard-Allows you can reconfigure that function. Any options that appear in which your battery. 161 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA HW Setup ❖ CPU (available on battery power, the CPU frequency mode is set networking functions.
...Power-If your system. Always Low-Sets the CPU speed to change will become default settings when you restart your computer is running on certain models)-Allows you to low when using either the battery or the AC adapter. ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to high for slower processing. Always... the drives for the operating system. ❖ Keyboard-Allows you can reconfigure that function. Any options that appear in which your battery. 161 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA HW Setup ❖ CPU (available on battery power, the CPU frequency mode is set networking functions.
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... a list of windows and switch the active window ❖ Open Internet Explorer favorites 163 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen appears. TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility (Available on certain models) TOSHIBA Touch and Launch (available on certain models) is a program that adds features to zoom out, hold down the Fn key...
... a list of windows and switch the active window ❖ Open Internet Explorer favorites 163 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen appears. TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility (Available on certain models) TOSHIBA Touch and Launch (available on certain models) is a program that adds features to zoom out, hold down the Fn key...
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Some Toshiba models may have a Wi-Fi antenna switch even though they do not have an internal Wi-Fi adapter. ❖ Verify that it has network access, and ... your computer has an internal Wi-Fi adapter, check the device list in Device Manager (part of networks, and may be for more advanced users. Toshiba provides a Client Manager utility for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi) networking.
Some Toshiba models may have a Wi-Fi antenna switch even though they do not have an internal Wi-Fi adapter. ❖ Verify that it has network access, and ... your computer has an internal Wi-Fi adapter, check the device list in Device Manager (part of networks, and may be for more advanced users. Toshiba provides a Client Manager utility for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi) networking.