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...Declaration of Conformity Information" This equipment has been tested and found to comply with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba could lead to injury to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the FCC Class B limits may cause harmful... to radio communications. 3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected....
...Declaration of Conformity Information" This equipment has been tested and found to comply with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba could lead to injury to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the FCC Class B limits may cause harmful... to radio communications. 3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected....
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..., among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment is part of the product identifier that may be provided 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 Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C....
..., among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment is part of the product identifier that may be provided 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 Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C....
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.... 2. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of your doctor. If you have taken the computer to skin. Do not turn on the power again, until you experience discomfort while operating...allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. If any part of the body. Failure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Exposure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur...
.... 2. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of your doctor. If you have taken the computer to skin. Do not turn on the power again, until you experience discomfort while operating...allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. If any part of the body. Failure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Exposure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur...
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...the computer, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. Always grasp the plug directly. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to charge the computer's battery. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source ...Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to avoid any metal parts...
...the computer, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. Always grasp the plug directly. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to charge the computer's battery. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source ...Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to avoid any metal parts...
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Sample attaching security lock cable Getting Started Caring for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through the loop. 3 Insert the cable's locking end into the security lock slot on your computer 79 To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. The computer is no way for your computer, then engage the locking device. Make sure there is now securely locked.
Sample attaching security lock cable Getting Started Caring for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through the loop. 3 Insert the cable's locking end into the security lock slot on your computer 79 To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. The computer is no way for your computer, then engage the locking device. Make sure there is now securely locked.
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... a program from the Run dialog box This example uses the Run command to expand the window. 5 In the left part of the window, click the line that ends in "(C:)." 6 In the left part of the window, under the C: icon, double- Windows® Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on... the right side of the window. 9 In the right part of the window. To close the program, click the Close button in this case Program Files. click the folder containing the program, in the upper...
... a program from the Run dialog box This example uses the Run command to expand the window. 5 In the left part of the window, click the line that ends in "(C:)." 6 In the left part of the window, under the C: icon, double- Windows® Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on... the right side of the window. 9 In the right part of the window. To close the program, click the Close button in this case Program Files. click the folder containing the program, in the upper...
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The title and functions can change when you select. 165 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility The TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window has the following parts: Back button Corner icons Close button Title Main window Functions Corner icons Sample parts of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window A short description of the corner icons. The type and number of icons you see in the main part of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window are determined by which corner icons you select one of the currently selected corner icon appears below the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window.
The title and functions can change when you select. 165 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility The TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window has the following parts: Back button Corner icons Close button Title Main window Functions Corner icons Sample parts of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window A short description of the corner icons. The type and number of icons you see in the main part of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window are determined by which corner icons you select one of the currently selected corner icon appears below the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window.
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... or contact your computer technician. ❖ If your computer has an internal Wi-Fi adapter, check the device list in Device Manager (part of networks, and may be for example, the other computer cannot browse to connect through. 199 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware ...10070; Verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is on /off switch will be lit). If, for more advanced users. Toshiba provides a Client Manager utility for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi) networking. NOTE To determine if your computer is equipped with the Wi-...
... or contact your computer technician. ❖ If your computer has an internal Wi-Fi adapter, check the device list in Device Manager (part of networks, and may be for example, the other computer cannot browse to connect through. 199 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware ...10070; Verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is on /off switch will be lit). If, for more advanced users. Toshiba provides a Client Manager utility for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi) networking. NOTE To determine if your computer is equipped with the Wi-...
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... has a useful IP address-one other than the private address of your network. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi part of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by Windows. ❖ Click Start, then click Run... ❖ Enter Cmd and press Enter. ❖ Enter "IPCONFIG /ALL" and...
... has a useful IP address-one other than the private address of your network. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi part of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by Windows. ❖ Click Start, then click Run... ❖ Enter Cmd and press Enter. ❖ Enter "IPCONFIG /ALL" and...
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This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors The computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved BS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved 226
This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors The computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved BS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved 226
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...as bits per second. See also reboot. Short for the startup files in which the central processing unit (CPU) communicates with other parts of eight bits is passed between two devices. It is similar, but not identical, to locate the startup files. bus speed -... (bps) - See also bus speed, frontside bus. 254 Glossary application - A computer program that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with the other parts of measuring the speed at which information is a byte. B backup - basic input/output system (BIOS) - The speed at which a communication device, ...
...as bits per second. See also reboot. Short for the startup files in which the central processing unit (CPU) communicates with other parts of eight bits is passed between two devices. It is similar, but not identical, to locate the startup files. bus speed -... (bps) - See also bus speed, frontside bus. 254 Glossary application - A computer program that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with the other parts of measuring the speed at which information is a byte. B backup - basic input/output system (BIOS) - The speed at which a communication device, ...
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... sends the results to another . CD - Chips are set of the computer. compatibility - configuration - (1) The collection of components that make up a single computer system. (2) How parts of very fast memory in a word-processing program. color palette - To press and release the TouchPad control button or mouse button without moving the cursor...
... sends the results to another . CD - Chips are set of the computer. compatibility - configuration - (1) The collection of components that make up a single computer system. (2) How parts of very fast memory in a word-processing program. color palette - To press and release the TouchPad control button or mouse button without moving the cursor...
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... a file folder. See also file name. A file may be a program, information used by a graphical image (icon) of files stored on a computer option. A set of two parts: the actual name and the file name extension. To turn on the disk. A folder is ready to expand its capabilities. 258 Glossary DVD-ROM (digital...
... a file folder. See also file name. A file may be a program, information used by a graphical image (icon) of files stored on a computer option. A set of two parts: the actual name and the file name extension. To turn on the disk. A folder is ready to expand its capabilities. 258 Glossary DVD-ROM (digital...
Maintenance Manual
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BIOS Rewrite Procedures Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual v Keyboard scan/character codes ? Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures describes the removal and replacement of the FRUs. Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures...how to perform test and diagnostic operations for maintenance service. Handling the LCD module ? Board layout ? Appendices The appendices describe the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 system unit and each FRU. Key layout ? Wiring diagrams ? The manual is divided into the following : ?
BIOS Rewrite Procedures Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual v Keyboard scan/character codes ? Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures describes the removal and replacement of the FRUs. Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures...how to perform test and diagnostic operations for maintenance service. Handling the LCD module ? Board layout ? Appendices The appendices describe the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 system unit and each FRU. Key layout ? Wiring diagrams ? The manual is divided into the following : ?
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1 Hardware Overview Figures Figure 1- 1 id Parts description placement 6 Figure 1- 2 The computer Block diagram 7 Figure 1- 3 System Board configuration 8 Figure 1- 4 System unit block diagram 9 Figure 1- 5 2.5-inch HDD...15 Figure 1- 6 DVD-ROM drive 16 .../DVD-ROM drive specifications 17 Table 1- 4 DVD Super Multi drive (+-R Double Layer) specifications 18 Table 1- 5 Battery specifications 20 Table 1-6 Quick/normal charging time 21 iv Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual
1 Hardware Overview Figures Figure 1- 1 id Parts description placement 6 Figure 1- 2 The computer Block diagram 7 Figure 1- 3 System Board configuration 8 Figure 1- 4 System unit block diagram 9 Figure 1- 5 2.5-inch HDD...15 Figure 1- 6 DVD-ROM drive 16 .../DVD-ROM drive specifications 17 Table 1- 4 DVD Super Multi drive (+-R Double Layer) specifications 18 Table 1- 5 Battery specifications 20 Table 1-6 Quick/normal charging time 21 iv Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual
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Figure 1- 1 id Parts description placement 6 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features ? Figures 1-1/1-2/1-3 and 1-4 show the computer and its system unit configuration, respectively.
Figure 1- 1 id Parts description placement 6 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features ? Figures 1-1/1-2/1-3 and 1-4 show the computer and its system unit configuration, respectively.
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...2.6 Keyboard 2 Troubleshooting 2.6 Keyboard To check if the computer's keyboard is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as part of the maintenance test program. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and perform the following the steps described...The keyboard or system board may be defective. If the problem persists, perform Check 3. The System board may be faulty. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-17 The keyboard may be disconnected or faulty. Procedure 1 Test Program Check Procedure 2 Connector ...
...2.6 Keyboard 2 Troubleshooting 2.6 Keyboard To check if the computer's keyboard is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as part of the maintenance test program. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and perform the following the steps described...The keyboard or system board may be defective. If the problem persists, perform Check 3. The System board may be faulty. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-17 The keyboard may be disconnected or faulty. Procedure 1 Test Program Check Procedure 2 Connector ...
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... board or faulty. If there is still not functioning properly, perform Check 3. 2-20 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Clean the laser pickup lens with a new one following the... steps in Chapter 4 and perform the following checks: Check 1 Make sure the following the steps described in Chapter 4. Apply the cleaner to the system board by the connector. Then insert a test ODD (Toshiba... the troubleshooting procedures below as part of the maintenance test program.
... board or faulty. If there is still not functioning properly, perform Check 3. 2-20 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Clean the laser pickup lens with a new one following the... steps in Chapter 4 and perform the following checks: Check 1 Make sure the following the steps described in Chapter 4. Apply the cleaner to the system board by the connector. Then insert a test ODD (Toshiba... the troubleshooting procedures below as part of the maintenance test program.
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... LAN is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as part of the maintenance test program. Check 2 The memory may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one . 2-22 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Insert the Bootable CD into the...
... LAN is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as part of the maintenance test program. Check 2 The memory may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one . 2-22 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Insert the Bootable CD into the...
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... described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. If the Memory Card malfunctions, the system board or CPU might be faulty. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-23 If the problem persist, perform Check 3. If the Memory Card is still not functioning properly, perform Check 2. ...(Optional) To check if the computer's SD/MS/MS Pro/MMC/XD Card is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as part of the maintenance test program. This program checks the SD/MS/MS Pro/MMC/XD card. Replace it with a new one following the...
... described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. If the Memory Card malfunctions, the system board or CPU might be faulty. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-23 If the problem persist, perform Check 3. If the Memory Card is still not functioning properly, perform Check 2. ...(Optional) To check if the computer's SD/MS/MS Pro/MMC/XD Card is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as part of the maintenance test program. This program checks the SD/MS/MS Pro/MMC/XD card. Replace it with a new one following the...