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computers.toshiba-europe.com User's Manual TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Choose freedom.
computers.toshiba-europe.com User's Manual TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Choose freedom.
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...reproduction from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual. Copyrighted material can be reproduced only for the TOSHIBA TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual's production. The instructions and descriptions it contains... registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a trademark owned by TOSHIBA Corporation. Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for damages incurred directly or indirectly from this manual. All rights reserved. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Copyright © 2007 by its ...
...reproduction from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual. Copyrighted material can be reproduced only for the TOSHIBA TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual's production. The instructions and descriptions it contains... registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a trademark owned by TOSHIBA Corporation. Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for damages incurred directly or indirectly from this manual. All rights reserved. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Copyright © 2007 by its ...
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..."Residential, commercial and light industry environments". The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be observed for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Any consequences resulting from the use of this product is supplied with the related...Aircraft Environments If this product in accordance with a network port, please refer to be found on TOSHIBA's web site http://epps.toshiba-teg.com on the Internet. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 EU Declaration of Conformity This product is carrying the CE-Mark in working environments...
..."Residential, commercial and light industry environments". The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be observed for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Any consequences resulting from the use of this product is supplied with the related...Aircraft Environments If this product in accordance with a network port, please refer to be found on TOSHIBA's web site http://epps.toshiba-teg.com on the Internet. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 EU Declaration of Conformity This product is carrying the CE-Mark in working environments...
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...assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. However, due to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of this product should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Modem warning notice ... Compatibility Statement This product is designed to conform with explosive atmospheres is compatible with the following networks. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working environments before use of this product...
...assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. However, due to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of this product should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Modem warning notice ... Compatibility Statement This product is designed to conform with explosive atmospheres is compatible with the following networks. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working environments before use of this product...
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... not been tested for EU-member states: The use of the symbol indicates that specific function on specific national networks can be given. User's Manual v TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is disposed of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product is...
... not been tested for EU-member states: The use of the symbol indicates that specific function on specific national networks can be given. User's Manual v TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is disposed of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product is...
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... service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. 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...
... service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. 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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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. 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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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. 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.
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. 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.
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... yourself with this manual by -step instructions on setting up your computer. Preface Congratulations on your TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. Then read Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, including multimedia devices, and...
... yourself with this manual by -step instructions on setting up your computer. Preface Congratulations on your TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. Then read Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, including multimedia devices, and...
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... the computer using it, as well as they appear on . The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer. Acronyms are also defined in the text. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin operating your computer and gives tips on how to perform some diagnostic...
... the computer using it, as well as they appear on . The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer. Acronyms are also defined in the text. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin operating your computer and gives tips on how to perform some diagnostic...
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... hazardous situation, which could result in death or serious injury, if you are used , hold down the first two and at the same time press C. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Key operation Some operations require you see to the left . A caution informs you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time...
... hazardous situation, which could result in death or serious injury, if you are used , hold down the first two and at the same time press C. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Key operation Some operations require you see to the left . A caution informs you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time...
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.... Also be careful when you need to strong impact. Instruction Manual for long periods, its surface can become hot when in the PC card operation. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Heat injury ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with prolonged use. If you remove a PC card that a distance of this computer is sensitive...
.... Also be careful when you need to strong impact. Instruction Manual for long periods, its surface can become hot when in the PC card operation. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Heat injury ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with prolonged use. If you remove a PC card that a distance of this computer is sensitive...
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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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... provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the computer's features, options and accessories. Hardware Check to make sure 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... the features described in the computer) User's Manual 1-1 Save the box and packing materials for future use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer.
... provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the computer's features, options and accessories. Hardware Check to make sure 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... the features described in the computer) User's Manual 1-1 Save the box and packing materials for future use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer.
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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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...the program. The TOSHIBA Presentation button has the same functionality as the Connect display button in the Power Options. Hot keys Hot keys are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to a desk or other large object. This button is available on Tecra A8 models only. This...lock slot Introduction Allows the connection of a security lock to anchor the computer to use. TOSHIBA Assist button Press this button to the hard disk drive when it is available on Tecra A8 models only. When power-off power to the computer's LCD display panel when there is ...
...the program. The TOSHIBA Presentation button has the same functionality as the Connect display button in the Power Options. Hot keys Hot keys are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to a desk or other large object. This button is available on Tecra A8 models only. This...lock slot Introduction Allows the connection of a security lock to anchor the computer to use. TOSHIBA Assist button Press this button to the hard disk drive when it is available on Tecra A8 models only. When power-off power to the computer's LCD display panel when there is ...
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...In the Computer Systems page, open the Support & Downloads menu and choose the Stolen Units Database option. 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. If your computer at our service points. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120) Model number: (e.g. TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to track your computer is stolen To register the theft online, please follow these procedures: ■...
...In the Computer Systems page, open the Support & Downloads menu and choose the Stolen Units Database option. 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. If your computer at our service points. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120) Model number: (e.g. TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to track your computer is stolen To register the theft online, please follow these procedures: ■...