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User's Manual TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Choose freedom. computers.toshiba-europe.com
User's Manual TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Choose freedom. computers.toshiba-europe.com
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...Manual ii Any other use within the home. Photo CD is trademark and registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. TOSHIBA TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual Second edition January 2007 Copyright authority for music, movies, computer ... or criminal action. The instructions and descriptions it contains are trademarks or registered trademarks of TOSHIBA. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Copyright © 2007 by TOSHIBA under license. Copyrighted material can be reproduced in making any form without the permission of ...
...Manual ii Any other use within the home. Photo CD is trademark and registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. TOSHIBA TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual Second edition January 2007 Copyright authority for music, movies, computer ... or criminal action. The instructions and descriptions it contains are trademarks or registered trademarks of TOSHIBA. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Copyright © 2007 by TOSHIBA under license. Copyrighted material can be reproduced in making any form without the permission of ...
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... working environments that this product in case of this product still observes these EMC standards if options or cables not produced by TOSHIBA are designed to be observed for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in working environments other than the above mentioned "Residential... Compatibility) and safety standards. This product and the original options are connected or implemented. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on TOSHIBA's web site http://epps.toshiba-teg.com on the Internet. User's Manual iii The complete and official EU Declaration of...
... working environments that this product in case of this product still observes these EMC standards if options or cables not produced by TOSHIBA are designed to be observed for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in working environments other than the above mentioned "Residential... Compatibility) and safety standards. This product and the original options are connected or implemented. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on TOSHIBA's web site http://epps.toshiba-teg.com on the Internet. User's Manual iii The complete and official EU Declaration of...
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...and P03, 04, 08, 10 Spain ATAAB AN005, 007, 012 and ES01 Switzerland ATAAB AN002 All other devices or machines in the near surrounding area. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 The consequences of the use of this product. In the event of problems, you should be : ■ Interference with other devices... atmospheres is compatible with , and is not permitted. It has been tested to and found to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.
...and P03, 04, 08, 10 Spain ATAAB AN005, 007, 012 and ES01 Switzerland ATAAB AN002 All other devices or machines in the near surrounding area. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 The consequences of the use of this product. In the event of problems, you should be : ■ Interference with other devices... atmospheres is compatible with , and is not permitted. It has been tested to and found to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.
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... is only for EU-member states: The use of the symbol indicates that specific function on specific national networks can be treated as household waste. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to national type regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that this...
... is only for EU-member states: The use of the symbol indicates that specific function on specific national networks can be treated as household waste. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to national type regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that this...
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... check the international precautions at the end of this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. User's Manual vi Optical disc drive safety instructions TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Be sure to open the enclosure. Panasonic DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW UJDA770 ■ The DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive employs a laser system...
... check the international precautions at the end of this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. User's Manual vi Optical disc drive safety instructions TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Be sure to open the enclosure. Panasonic DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW UJDA770 ■ The DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive employs a laser system...
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.... ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. User's Manual vii TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording UJ-841 ■ The DVD Super Multi drive with Double Layer Recording model employs a laser...
.... ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. User's Manual vii TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording UJ-841 ■ The DVD Super Multi drive with Double Layer Recording model employs a laser...
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To ensure proper use of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. User's Manual viii TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 TEAC CD-ROM CD-224E ■ The CD-ROM drive employs a laser system.
To ensure proper use of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. User's Manual viii TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 TEAC CD-ROM CD-224E ■ The CD-ROM drive employs a laser system.
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User's Manual ix TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 DVD-ROM DV-28E ■ DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. To ensure proper use of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
User's Manual ix TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 DVD-ROM DV-28E ■ DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. To ensure proper use of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
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..., capabilities, and options. It also provides detailed information on setting up your computer, basic operations and care, using your TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. User's Manual xii This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, including multimedia devices...
..., capabilities, and options. It also provides detailed information on setting up your computer, basic operations and care, using your TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. User's Manual xii This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, including multimedia devices...
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... the basic operations of your computer. Icons Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer and precautions when using the HW Setup program. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures. Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special...
... the basic operations of your computer. Icons Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer and precautions when using the HW Setup program. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures. Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special...
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... computer that appear on its display screen are used in this document as follows: Start The word "Start" refers to follow instructions. User's Manual xiv TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Key operation Some operations require you to the left . Pay attention! Terminology This term is represented in the type face you see...
... computer that appear on its display screen are used in this document as follows: Start The word "Start" refers to follow instructions. User's Manual xiv TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Key operation Some operations require you to the left . Pay attention! Terminology This term is represented in the type face you see...
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... indicate a malfunction. Excessive pressure or impact can result in errors or instability in use . Mobile phone Use of this computer is used for a long time. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Heat injury ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer for a long time (if you rest the computer on your skin might...
... indicate a malfunction. Excessive pressure or impact can result in errors or instability in use . Mobile phone Use of this computer is used for a long time. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Heat injury ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer for a long time (if you rest the computer on your skin might...
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TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the USB floppy disk drive 4-2 Using optical disk drive 4-3 Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive 4-6 Writing ... characters 5-7 Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions 6-1 Power indicators 6-2 Battery types 6-3 Care and use of the battery pack 6-5 Replacing the battery pack 6-10 TOSHIBA Password Utility 6-12 Power-up modes 6-15 Panel power on DVD Super Multi drive 4-8 Media care 4-15 Sound system 4-17 Modem 4-19 Wireless communications 4-22...
TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the USB floppy disk drive 4-2 Using optical disk drive 4-3 Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive 4-6 Writing ... characters 5-7 Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions 6-1 Power indicators 6-2 Battery types 6-3 Care and use of the battery pack 6-5 Replacing the battery pack 6-10 TOSHIBA Password Utility 6-12 Power-up modes 6-15 Panel power on DVD Super Multi drive 4-8 Media care 4-15 Sound system 4-17 Modem 4-19 Wireless communications 4-22...
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TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 USB floppy disk drive 8-10 External monitor 8-10 TV 8-11 i.LINK (IEEE1394 8-12 Advanced Port Replicator III Plus 8-14 Serial port 8-15 Security lock 8-16 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9-1 Hardware and system checklist 9-3 TOSHIBA support 9-22 Chapter 10 Legal ...Controller and Modes Appendix C Wireless LAN Appendix D Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix F TOSHIBA Anti-theft Protection Timer Appendix G If your computer is stolen Glossary Index User's Manual xix
TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 USB floppy disk drive 8-10 External monitor 8-10 TV 8-11 i.LINK (IEEE1394 8-12 Advanced Port Replicator III Plus 8-14 Serial port 8-15 Security lock 8-16 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9-1 Hardware and system checklist 9-3 TOSHIBA support 9-22 Chapter 10 Legal ...Controller and Modes Appendix C Wireless LAN Appendix D Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix F TOSHIBA Anti-theft Protection Timer Appendix G If your computer is stolen Glossary Index User's Manual xix
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Save the box and packing materials for future use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA. Hardware Check to make sure you use . Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the computer's features, options and ... checklist Carefully unpack your computer. Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you have all the following items: ■ TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer ■ AC adaptor and power cord (2-pin plug or 3-pin plug) ■ USB floppy disk drive (Option...
Save the box and packing materials for future use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA. Hardware Check to make sure you use . Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the computer's features, options and ... checklist Carefully unpack your computer. Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you have all the following items: ■ TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer ■ AC adaptor and power cord (2-pin plug or 3-pin plug) ■ USB floppy disk drive (Option...
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... ■ Ulead DVD MovieFactory® ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities ■ TOSHIBA Acoustic Silencer ■ TOSHIBA HDD Protection ■ Windows Mobility Center ■ Online manual Documentation and Backup Media ■ TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual ■ TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Quickstart ■ Instruction Manual...
... ■ Ulead DVD MovieFactory® ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities ■ TOSHIBA Acoustic Silencer ■ TOSHIBA HDD Protection ■ Windows Mobility Center ■ Online manual Documentation and Backup Media ■ TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual ■ TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Quickstart ■ Instruction Manual...
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...Tecra A8 models only. HDD automatic power off *1 This feature automatically cuts off power to change the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system program. TOSHIBA Assist button Press this button to the hard disk drive when it is no keyboard input for a specified time. TOSHIBA... feature automatically cuts off , Sleep Mode and Hibernation Mode, press this button when an external display is available on Tecra A8 models only. Pressing this button to a desk or other large object. Security Security lock slot Introduction Allows the connection...
...Tecra A8 models only. HDD automatic power off *1 This feature automatically cuts off power to change the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system program. TOSHIBA Assist button Press this button to the hard disk drive when it is no keyboard input for a specified time. TOSHIBA... feature automatically cuts off , Sleep Mode and Hibernation Mode, press this button when an external display is available on Tecra A8 models only. Pressing this button to a desk or other large object. Security Security lock slot Introduction Allows the connection...
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...register the theft online, please follow these procedures: ■ Visit www.toshiba-europe.com on the Internet. Your entries are used to : TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Technical Service and Support Leibnizstr. 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax ...number: +49 (0) 941 7807 921 Country stolen: Machine type: (e.g. PSA30 YXT) Serial number: (e.g. 12345678G) Date stolen: Year Month Day Owner's details Last name, first name: Company: Street: Postal Code/City: Country: Phone: Fax: User's Manual G-2 TECRA A8...
...register the theft online, please follow these procedures: ■ Visit www.toshiba-europe.com on the Internet. Your entries are used to : TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Technical Service and Support Leibnizstr. 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax ...number: +49 (0) 941 7807 921 Country stolen: Machine type: (e.g. PSA30 YXT) Serial number: (e.g. 12345678G) Date stolen: Year Month Day Owner's details Last name, first name: Company: Street: Postal Code/City: Country: Phone: Fax: User's Manual G-2 TECRA A8...