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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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... its proprietor and used in making any form without the permission of the copyright owner is a violation of this manual. All rights reserved. Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for the TOSHIBA TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer at the time of copyright or author's rights and is assumed, with copyright...
... its proprietor and used in making any form without the permission of the copyright owner is a violation of this manual. All rights reserved. Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for the TOSHIBA TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer at the time of copyright or author's rights and is assumed, with copyright...
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..., commercial and light industry environments". The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be observed for the supplied power adapter. User's Manual iii TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 EU Declaration of Conformity This product is supplied with a network port, please refer to the paragraph "Network connection".... 1999/5/EC in working environments that the system (PC plus options / cables) still fulfils the required standards. However, TOSHIBA cannot guarantee that this case the persons who have connected / implemented those options / cables have to be found on...
..., commercial and light industry environments". The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be observed for the supplied power adapter. User's Manual iii TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 EU Declaration of Conformity This product is supplied with a network port, please refer to the paragraph "Network connection".... 1999/5/EC in working environments that the system (PC plus options / cables) still fulfils the required standards. However, TOSHIBA cannot guarantee that this case the persons who have connected / implemented those options / cables have to be found on...
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... been tested to and found to the relevant sections of the user guide for permission before use. Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of this product should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. ...safety reasons, the use of this product in environments with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working environments before use ... each network, please refer to conform with the following networks. User's Manual iv
... been tested to and found to the relevant sections of the user guide for permission before use. Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of this product should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. ...safety reasons, the use of this product in environments with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working environments before use ... each network, please refer to conform with the following networks. User's Manual iv
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It has not been tested for conformity to separate national type approvals. User's Manual v By ensuring this product is only for EU-member states: The use of the symbol indicates that specific function on specific national networks can ...not be treated as household waste. Following information is disposed of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of correctly, you purchased the product. 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 this ...
It has not been tested for conformity to separate national type approvals. User's Manual v By ensuring this product is only for EU-member states: The use of the symbol indicates that specific function on specific national networks can ...not be treated as household waste. Following information is disposed of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of correctly, you purchased the product. 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 this ...
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Panasonic DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW UJDA770 ■ The DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive employs a laser system. Optical disc drive safety instructions TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Be sure to check the international precautions at the end 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 vi Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of this instruction...
Panasonic DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW UJDA770 ■ The DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive employs a laser system. Optical disc drive safety instructions TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Be sure to check the international precautions at the end 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 vi Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of this instruction...
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...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 Super Multi with Double Layer Recording UJ-841 ■ The DVD Super Multi drive with... Double Layer Recording model employs a laser system. User's Manual vii To ensure proper use of procedures other than those specified ...
...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 Super Multi with Double Layer Recording UJ-841 ■ The DVD Super Multi drive with... Double Layer Recording model employs a laser system. User's Manual vii To ensure proper use of procedures other than those specified ...
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TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 TEAC CD-ROM CD-224E ■ The CD-ROM drive employs a laser system. User's Manual viii 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.
TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 TEAC CD-ROM CD-224E ■ The CD-ROM drive employs a laser system. User's Manual viii 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.
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User's Manual ix 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. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 DVD-ROM DV-28E ■ DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system.
User's Manual ix 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. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 DVD-ROM DV-28E ■ DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system.
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...performance computing. Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using your TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. If you 're new to portable ...computing, first read HW Setup. Be sure to look over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to provide years of the following. Chapter 1, Introduction, is designed to familiarize yourself with this manual...
...performance computing. Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using your TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. If you 're new to portable ...computing, first read HW Setup. Be sure to look over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to provide years of the following. Chapter 1, Introduction, is designed to familiarize yourself with this manual...
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...computer's power resources and battery save modes and how to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures. Conventions This manual uses the following their definition. Chapter 4, Operating Basics, describes the basic operations of your computer and precautions when using the ...computer and gives tips on . A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as the handling of how to describe many computer operations. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of CD/ DVD. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM). ...
...computer's power resources and battery save modes and how to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures. Conventions This manual uses the following their definition. Chapter 4, Operating Basics, describes the basic operations of your computer and precautions when using the ...computer and gives tips on . A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as the handling of how to describe many computer operations. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of CD/ DVD. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM). ...
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...or the text you see to type in is represented in the type face you are used in Microsoft® Windows Vista™. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Key operation Some operations require you do not follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment. Terminology ...This term is identified as follows: Start The word "Start" refers to your equipment. User's Manual xiv A note is a hint or advice that improper use of message is defined in this manual to bring important information to the " " button in this document as shown below. A caution informs...
...or the text you see to type in is represented in the type face you are used in Microsoft® Windows Vista™. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Key operation Some operations require you do not follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment. Terminology ...This term is identified as follows: Start The word "Start" refers to your equipment. User's Manual xiv A note is a hint or advice that improper use of message is defined in this manual to bring important information to the " " button in this document as shown below. A caution informs...
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...damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to read it before moving it is described in the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort All important information on your skin might suffer low-heat injury. ■ If the computer has been used...a long time. The material could be maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in the PC card operation. Be sure to strong impact. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Heat injury ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with prolonged use of this computer is recommended that a distance of mobile phones ...
...damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to read it before moving it is described in the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort All important information on your skin might suffer low-heat injury. ■ If the computer has been used...a long time. The material could be maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in the PC card operation. Be sure to strong impact. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Heat injury ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with prolonged use of this computer is recommended that a distance of mobile phones ...
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TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the USB...Chapter 8 Optional Devices PC card 8-2 SD card 8-3 Memory expansion 8-6 Battery pack 8-9 AC adaptor 8-9 Battery charger 8-10 User's Manual xviii F12 5-2 Soft keys: Fn key combinations 5-2 Hot keys 5-3 Windows special keys 5-5 Keypad overlay 5-6 Generating ASCII characters 5-7 ...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...
TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the USB...Chapter 8 Optional Devices PC card 8-2 SD card 8-3 Memory expansion 8-6 Battery pack 8-9 AC adaptor 8-9 Battery charger 8-10 User's Manual xviii F12 5-2 Soft keys: Fn key combinations 5-2 Hot keys 5-3 Windows special keys 5-5 Keypad overlay 5-6 Generating ASCII characters 5-7 ...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...
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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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...packing 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 Equipment checklist Carefully...
...packing 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 Equipment checklist Carefully...
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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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...start the computer and launch the program. Power is restored when the hard disk is pressed. This button is available on Tecra A8 models only. The TOSHIBA Presentation button has the same functionality as the Connect display button in the Power Options. This can be specified in the ...Power Options. User's Manual 1-11 When power-off power to launch the program automatically. TOSHIBA Presentation button Press this button to the hard disk drive when it is connected will open the Windows...
...start the computer and launch the program. Power is restored when the hard disk is pressed. This button is available on Tecra A8 models only. The TOSHIBA Presentation button has the same functionality as the Connect display button in the Power Options. This can be specified in the ...Power Options. User's Manual 1-11 When power-off power to launch the program automatically. TOSHIBA Presentation button Press this button to the hard disk drive when it is connected will open the Windows...
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... Send to track your computer is stolen To register the theft online, please follow these procedures: ■ Visit www.toshiba-europe.com on the Internet. 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, first name: Company: Street: Postal Code/City: Country: Phone: Fax: User's Manual G-2 Your entries are used to : TOSHIBA Europe GmbH ...
... Send to track your computer is stolen To register the theft online, please follow these procedures: ■ Visit www.toshiba-europe.com on the Internet. 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, first name: Company: Street: Postal Code/City: Country: Phone: Fax: User's Manual G-2 Your entries are used to : TOSHIBA Europe GmbH ...