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...hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. 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 ...back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT ...
...hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. 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 ...back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT ...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105
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...not prevent degradation of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. Users should be aware that the electrical ground connections of service in some situations. 6 provided may not be a 900 number ...to certified equipment should ensure that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must also be connected to the facilities of connection. The equipment must contain the equipment's Ringer Equivalence ...
...not prevent degradation of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. Users should be aware that the electrical ground connections of service in some situations. 6 provided may not be a 900 number ...to certified equipment should ensure that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must also be connected to the facilities of connection. The equipment must contain the equipment's Ringer Equivalence ...
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...and multi-function drives employ a laser system. To ensure proper use this instruction manual carefully and retain for your future reference. Location of this product, please read this model properly, read the user's guide carefully and keep it for future reference. To use of the Required...damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other optical drive. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair a CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi...
...and multi-function drives employ a laser system. To ensure proper use this instruction manual carefully and retain for your future reference. Location of this product, please read this model properly, read the user's guide carefully and keep it for future reference. To use of the Required...damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other optical drive. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair a CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105
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With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. NOTE Certain Microsoft® software product(s) included with this computer may not include user manuals or all program functionality. 34 Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may use technological measures for copy protection. IN...
With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. NOTE Certain Microsoft® software product(s) included with this computer may not include user manuals or all program functionality. 34 Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may use technological measures for copy protection. IN...
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... pack to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by placing them in the trash. Always use , the batteries will need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. Under certain applicable laws and regulations, it may be kind to our shared environment. If you cannot find the ... battery pack supplied as cellophane tape, on usage. Put insulating tape, such as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. Other battery packs have fully recharged the battery. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you...
... pack to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by placing them in the trash. Always use , the batteries will need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. Under certain applicable laws and regulations, it may be kind to our shared environment. If you cannot find the ... battery pack supplied as cellophane tape, on usage. Put insulating tape, such as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. Other battery packs have fully recharged the battery. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you...
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...and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to the installation. 206 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Get familiar with all the user's guides provided with your computer with System Restore. 4 Click Create a restore point, and then click Next. documents and other important ...can easily select a previously established Control Point to 'turn back the clock,' restoring Windows to the state it was in the manuals. Saving system configuration with Restore Points The System Restore feature of Windows XP quickly creates Restore Points-'snapshots' of selfhelp books you ...
...and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to the installation. 206 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Get familiar with all the user's guides provided with your computer with System Restore. 4 Click Create a restore point, and then click Next. documents and other important ...can easily select a previously established Control Point to 'turn back the clock,' restoring Windows to the state it was in the manuals. Saving system configuration with Restore Points The System Restore feature of Windows XP quickly creates Restore Points-'snapshots' of selfhelp books you ...
Maintenance Manual
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... or more keys. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM) Keys Keys are enclosed in the boldface type below : Format complete System transferred vi Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Acronyms On the first appearance and whenever necessary for clarification acronyms are used , hold down the first two and at the same time... the XXXXX that you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press the third. If three keys are instructed to describe many operations. User input Text that appears on the keyboard is presented in boldface type. Conventions This...
... or more keys. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM) Keys Keys are enclosed in the boldface type below : Format complete System transferred vi Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Acronyms On the first appearance and whenever necessary for clarification acronyms are used , hold down the first two and at the same time... the XXXXX that you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press the third. If three keys are instructed to describe many operations. User input Text that appears on the keyboard is presented in boldface type. Conventions This...
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... ATA (for 40/60/80/100/120 GB). Figure 1- 5 2.5-inch HDD Table 1- 1 2.5-inch HDD specifications Item Capacity (GB) Rotational speed (RPM) User data sectors Bytes/sector 40GB 60GB Specifications 80GB 5400 rpm 5400 rpm 7200 rpm 5400 rpm 7200 rpm 78,140,160 512 117,210,240... 512 156,301,488 512 100GB 5400 rpm 7200 rpm 120GB 5400 rpm 195,371,568 234,442,648 512 512 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 15 1.3 2.5-inch HDD 1 Hardware Overview 1.3 2.5-inch HDD The computer contains an extremely low-profile and lightweight, high-performance HDD. The HDD...
... ATA (for 40/60/80/100/120 GB). Figure 1- 5 2.5-inch HDD Table 1- 1 2.5-inch HDD specifications Item Capacity (GB) Rotational speed (RPM) User data sectors Bytes/sector 40GB 60GB Specifications 80GB 5400 rpm 5400 rpm 7200 rpm 5400 rpm 7200 rpm 78,140,160 512 117,210,240... 512 156,301,488 512 100GB 5400 rpm 7200 rpm 120GB 5400 rpm 195,371,568 234,442,648 512 512 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 15 1.3 2.5-inch HDD 1 Hardware Overview 1.3 2.5-inch HDD The computer contains an extremely low-profile and lightweight, high-performance HDD. The HDD...
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... on M/B C88 , then turn the computer power on the HDD. If the user has forgotten the system password, use a jump wire to enter the password. Make sure any piece of optional equipment has been installed. 2-2 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Make sure the Windows® XP Home Edition has been installed on...
... on M/B C88 , then turn the computer power on the HDD. If the user has forgotten the system password, use a jump wire to enter the password. Make sure any piece of optional equipment has been installed. 2-2 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Make sure the Windows® XP Home Edition has been installed on...
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This test item needs user to run the test. The prompt information would be displayed in the screen as below. 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start Select 'Test Mouse' or press F8 to verify whether the mouse works normally. The test result will be displayed in the following screen: 4 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual
This test item needs user to run the test. The prompt information would be displayed in the screen as below. 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start Select 'Test Mouse' or press F8 to verify whether the mouse works normally. The test result will be displayed in the following screen: 4 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual
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Select test item: Select System-CPU-CPU Speed, then, press the Enter key. 2. Parameters Setting Choose the OK button after you set parameters in the following window. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 5 CPU Speed Test (Step by using arrow keys, then, press Enter to start. 3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs Here is another method to run the test: Highlight a test item by Step): 1. If there are parameters provided, user should set the proper parameters in the parameter dialog window.
Select test item: Select System-CPU-CPU Speed, then, press the Enter key. 2. Parameters Setting Choose the OK button after you set parameters in the following window. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 5 CPU Speed Test (Step by using arrow keys, then, press Enter to start. 3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs Here is another method to run the test: Highlight a test item by Step): 1. If there are parameters provided, user should set the proper parameters in the parameter dialog window.
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.... Using this method, only one test item would be tested at one time. 6 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual And the user has to the method adopted in CPU Speed test, user should configure each parameter in Mouse test, the user is required to select test items by pressing Space key and set the parameters...
.... Using this method, only one test item would be tested at one time. 6 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual And the user has to the method adopted in CPU Speed test, user should configure each parameter in Mouse test, the user is required to select test items by pressing Space key and set the parameters...
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... displayed on the screen for user choice. User can terminate test by typ ing 'END'. User press any index of token in the screen changes color or not. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 7 When users choose the item, the names of these countries will be shown as below: It requires user to check whether 18 kinds...
... displayed on the screen for user choice. User can terminate test by typ ing 'END'. User press any index of token in the screen changes color or not. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 7 When users choose the item, the names of these countries will be shown as below: It requires user to check whether 18 kinds...
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start When the user has checked all the keys and all keys are different from the system's SMBIOS and display it is time to quit the test. 3.2.5 Audio Play ... automatically end the test and report the pass information. If keyboard test fails, program will end when all the keys in the screen as follows: 8 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual When the test is no error during the whole test, Pass;
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start When the user has checked all the keys and all keys are different from the system's SMBIOS and display it is time to quit the test. 3.2.5 Audio Play ... automatically end the test and report the pass information. If keyboard test fails, program will end when all the keys in the screen as follows: 8 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual When the test is no error during the whole test, Pass;
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User can press any key to exit the program. 3.2.8 DMI Write In addition to confirm the current edition and continue editing the next attribute. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 9 The 1st line (the font in yellow with blue background) shows the attribute's value that is read ... Manufacture, Product Name, Version, Serial Number, and OEM Part Number, etc. 3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs User can modify the attribute's value in the 1st line before user's editing. The following screen will be displayed: In this screen, there are two lines which attribute could be ...
User can press any key to exit the program. 3.2.8 DMI Write In addition to confirm the current edition and continue editing the next attribute. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 9 The 1st line (the font in yellow with blue background) shows the attribute's value that is read ... Manufacture, Product Name, Version, Serial Number, and OEM Part Number, etc. 3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs User can modify the attribute's value in the 1st line before user's editing. The following screen will be displayed: In this screen, there are two lines which attribute could be ...
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Press ESC to ignore the modification. User could press F2 to confirm the DMI attribute update or press F4 to exit the program of DMI Write.... inclination is as below . No Item Contents 1 Access An access platform is normal. 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start During the editing, user could press F2 to save the changes, or press F4 to ignore and exit the current program. 3.2.9 3D Sensor Test In 3D Sensor test...be marked in yellow. platform. 2 Test Fixture The Fixture which fixes PC by sampling five kinds of T&D inspection. 10 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual
Press ESC to ignore the modification. User could press F2 to confirm the DMI attribute update or press F4 to exit the program of DMI Write.... inclination is as below . No Item Contents 1 Access An access platform is normal. 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start During the editing, user could press F2 to save the changes, or press F4 to ignore and exit the current program. 3.2.9 3D Sensor Test In 3D Sensor test...be marked in yellow. platform. 2 Test Fixture The Fixture which fixes PC by sampling five kinds of T&D inspection. 10 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual
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... Master) for slave requesting. ? Prepare a Master whose IrDA works normally(that is the Master Testing window: 16 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start 3.2.10 FPRD Test Both FPRD and FENR refer to wait for transferring data between ...Slave and Master. Note: Because, execution of this test, please make it exists, the system will prompt a message of the device. User...
... Master) for slave requesting. ? Prepare a Master whose IrDA works normally(that is the Master Testing window: 16 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start 3.2.10 FPRD Test Both FPRD and FENR refer to wait for transferring data between ...Slave and Master. Note: Because, execution of this test, please make it exists, the system will prompt a message of the device. User...
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... is invalid. On the left column of the screen. The name of the program is finished, the hardware components information will be displayed as follows: User can use function keys listed on the right of the component or exit the current program. When the detection is marked on the top of... screen. It displays the current running status information of the highlighted component is displayed on the bottom of the screen to exit this program. 18 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual On the right column, the configuration information of the check program.
... is invalid. On the left column of the screen. The name of the program is finished, the hardware components information will be displayed as follows: User can use function keys listed on the right of the component or exit the current program. When the detection is marked on the top of... screen. It displays the current running status information of the highlighted component is displayed on the bottom of the screen to exit this program. 18 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual On the right column, the configuration information of the check program.
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3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2.15 View Logs User can enter one choice to view a log file in the screen as follows. 3.2.16 Exit to MS DOS Select this item to exit to MS DOS. 3.2.17 The Diagnostics Screen Explanation Below is an example of running a test item. It includes the following parts: Diagnostics Windows, Test Status Area, Progress Bar, Error List, Test Item's Title, Status Bar and Message Box. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 19
3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2.15 View Logs User can enter one choice to view a log file in the screen as follows. 3.2.16 Exit to MS DOS Select this item to exit to MS DOS. 3.2.17 The Diagnostics Screen Explanation Below is an example of running a test item. It includes the following parts: Diagnostics Windows, Test Status Area, Progress Bar, Error List, Test Item's Title, Status Bar and Message Box. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 19
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...shown here. TEST (in the left; ? The error list of each test module is failed) and SKIP (test skipped). ? USER BREAK 20 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Diagnostics Windows When a test item is running, a Diagnostics Windows is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. It displays...located on the middle of the window whether user press ESC to select. 3. When pressing ESC key during the test process, a User Break Windows will be popped up for the user to interrupt the test. 2. There would prompt a message box called USER BREAK in the test, the most recent ...
...shown here. TEST (in the left; ? The error list of each test module is failed) and SKIP (test skipped). ? USER BREAK 20 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Diagnostics Windows When a test item is running, a Diagnostics Windows is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. It displays...located on the middle of the window whether user press ESC to select. 3. When pressing ESC key during the test process, a User Break Windows will be popped up for the user to interrupt the test. 2. There would prompt a message box called USER BREAK in the test, the most recent ...