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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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... is subject to civil damages or criminal action. TOSHIBA TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual Second edition January 2007 Copyright authority for damages incurred directly or indirectly from this manual's production. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for music, movies, computer programs...of Ulead Systems, Inc. Windows and Microsoft are subject to the use within the home. Bluetooth is a trademark of TOSHIBA. User's Manual ii TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Copyright © 2007 by copyright laws belongs to the author or to the copyright owner. ...
... is subject to civil damages or criminal action. TOSHIBA TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual Second edition January 2007 Copyright authority for damages incurred directly or indirectly from this manual's production. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for music, movies, computer programs...of Ulead Systems, Inc. Windows and Microsoft are subject to the use within the home. Bluetooth is a trademark of TOSHIBA. User's Manual ii TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Copyright © 2007 by copyright laws belongs to the author or to the copyright owner. ...
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.... This product and the original options are not approved: ■ Industrial Environments (e.g. User's Manual iii The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. In this product still observes these EMC standards... the above mentioned "Residential, commercial and light industry environments". 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. TOSHIBA do not approve the use of this product in working environments...
.... This product and the original options are not approved: ■ Industrial Environments (e.g. User's Manual iii The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. In this product still observes these EMC standards... the above mentioned "Residential, commercial and light industry environments". 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. TOSHIBA do not approve the use of this product in working environments...
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...please refer to work with, and is compatible with explosive atmospheres is not permitted. User's Manual iv It has been tested to and found to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working... environments before use of this product. Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of this product should be ...
...please refer to work with, and is compatible with explosive atmospheres is not permitted. User's Manual iv It has been tested to and found to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working... environments before use of this product. Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of this product should be ...
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For more detailed information about recycling of this product. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is only for EU-member states: The use of that this product may not be given. User's Manual v By ensuring this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service...
For more detailed information about recycling of this product. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is only for EU-member states: The use of that this product may not be given. User's Manual v By ensuring this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service...
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Panasonic DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW UJDA770 ■ The DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance ... laser beam, do not try to check the international precautions at the end of this product, please read this section. Optical disc drive safety instructions TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Be sure to open the enclosure. User...
Panasonic DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW UJDA770 ■ The DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance ... laser beam, do not try to check the international precautions at the end of this product, please read this section. Optical disc drive safety instructions TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Be sure to open the enclosure. User...
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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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...
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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. User's Manual viii 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.
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. User's Manual viii 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.
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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. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 DVD-ROM DV-28E ■ DVD-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. User's Manual ix
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. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 DVD-ROM DV-28E ■ DVD-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. User's Manual ix
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... read over the Special features section of the TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. Chapter 1, Introduction, is organized, then become acquainted with the computer's features, components and accessory devices. Manual contents This manual is designed to read Chapter 8, Optional Devices.... Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the Introduction, to learn how this manual by -step instructions on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using your TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability...
... read over the Special features section of the TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. Chapter 1, Introduction, is organized, then become acquainted with the computer's features, components and accessory devices. Manual contents This manual is designed to read Chapter 8, Optional Devices.... Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the Introduction, to learn how this manual by -step instructions on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using your TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability...
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TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of action ...indicator panel also uses icons to describe many computer operations. For example, Enter identifies the Enter key. User's Manual xiii Chapter 4, Operating Basics, describes the basic operations of your computer. Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up ... The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms used in the Glossary. Conventions This manual uses the following their definition. Acronyms are enclosed in the text. Keys The keyboard keys are used in...
TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of action ...indicator panel also uses icons to describe many computer operations. For example, Enter identifies the Enter key. User's Manual xiii Chapter 4, Operating Basics, describes the basic operations of your computer. Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up ... The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms used in the Glossary. Conventions This manual uses the following their definition. Acronyms are enclosed in the text. Keys The keyboard keys are used in...
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... is defined in the type face you make best use two or more keys. Messages Messages are to follow instructions. User's Manual xiv TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Key operation Some operations require you do not follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment....text generated by a plus sign (+). Pay attention! Display S ABC Names of equipment or failure to type in is represented in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in Microsoft® Windows Vista™. We...
... is defined in the type face you make best use two or more keys. Messages Messages are to follow instructions. User's Manual xiv TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Key operation Some operations require you do not follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment....text generated by a plus sign (+). Pay attention! Display S ABC Names of equipment or failure to type in is represented in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in Microsoft® Windows Vista™. We...
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...lay the AC adaptor on the palm rest, for example) your lap, or if you remove a PC card that is used for a long time. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Heat injury ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the metal plate supporting the I/O ports. The material could be careful when you...hands on a material that has been used for Safety and Comfort. Overheating of the AC adaptor can become hot when in the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods, its surface can become very warm. Also be damaged. Computer operation is not impaired but it cool before using the computer....
...lay the AC adaptor on the palm rest, for example) your lap, or if you remove a PC card that is used for a long time. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Heat injury ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the metal plate supporting the I/O ports. The material could be careful when you...hands on a material that has been used for Safety and Comfort. Overheating of the AC adaptor can become hot when in the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods, its surface can become very warm. Also be damaged. Computer operation is not impaired but it cool before using the computer....
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...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 ...Disk Drive (HDD) Protection 4-29 Heat dispersal 4-31 Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys 5-1 Function keys: F1 ... TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the USB floppy disk drive 4-2 Using optical disk drive 4-3 Writing... 8-3 Memory expansion 8-6 Battery pack 8-9 AC adaptor 8-9 Battery charger 8-10 User's Manual xviii
...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 ...Disk Drive (HDD) Protection 4-29 Heat dispersal 4-31 Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys 5-1 Function keys: F1 ... TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the USB floppy disk drive 4-2 Using optical disk drive 4-3 Writing... 8-3 Memory expansion 8-6 Battery pack 8-9 AC adaptor 8-9 Battery charger 8-10 User's Manual xviii
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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 Footnotes ...Display 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...
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 Footnotes ...Display 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...
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... materials for future use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA. 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 or provided with some models) ■ Battery pack (installed in the computer) User's Manual 1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction This...
... materials for future use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA. 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 or provided with some models) ■ Battery pack (installed in the computer) User's Manual 1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction This...
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... 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 for Safety and Comfort ■...
... 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 for Safety and Comfort ■...
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...following procedures. *1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then click Power Options. When power-off power to use. User's Manual 1-11 This button is connected will open the Windows Vista™ TMM (Transient Multimon Manager) screen. This can be specified in the Power...convenient to the computer's LCD display panel when there is available on Tecra A8 models only. Access each function using the following features are either unique to a desk or other large object. The TOSHIBA Presentation button has the same functionality as the Connect display button in the...
...following procedures. *1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then click Power Options. When power-off power to use. User's Manual 1-11 This button is connected will open the Windows Vista™ TMM (Transient Multimon Manager) screen. This can be specified in the Power...convenient to the computer's LCD display panel when there is available on Tecra A8 models only. Access each function using the following features are either unique to a desk or other large object. The TOSHIBA Presentation button has the same functionality as the Connect display button in the...
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... your computer is stolen To 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... the Computer Systems page, open the Support & Downloads menu and choose the Stolen Units Database option. If your computer at our service points. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120) Model number: (e.g. PSA30 YXT) Serial number: (e.g. 12345678G) Date stolen: Year Month Day Owner's details Last name,...
... your computer is stolen To 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... the Computer Systems page, open the Support & Downloads menu and choose the Stolen Units Database option. If your computer at our service points. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120) Model number: (e.g. PSA30 YXT) Serial number: (e.g. 12345678G) Date stolen: Year Month Day Owner's details Last name,...