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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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...are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ulead Systems, Inc. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from this manual cannot be reproduced only for the TOSHIBA TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer at the time...and distribution on a network) without the prior written permission of International Business Machines Corporation. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Copyright © 2007 by TOSHIBA under license. TOSHIBA TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual Second edition January 2007 Copyright authority ...
...are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ulead Systems, Inc. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from this manual cannot be reproduced only for the TOSHIBA TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer at the time...and distribution on a network) without the prior written permission of International Business Machines Corporation. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Copyright © 2007 by TOSHIBA under license. TOSHIBA TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual Second edition January 2007 Copyright authority ...
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... To avoid general EMC problems, the following environments are designed to the paragraph "Network connection". User's Manual iii TOSHIBA do not approve the use of this product is supplied with the related European Directives, notably Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89... Environments ■ Aircraft Environments If this product in accordance with the related European Directives. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 EU Declaration of Conformity This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity...
... To avoid general EMC problems, the following environments are designed to the paragraph "Network connection". User's Manual iii TOSHIBA do not approve the use of this product is supplied with the related European Directives, notably Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89... Environments ■ Aircraft Environments If this product in accordance with the related European Directives. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 EU Declaration of Conformity This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity...
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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 first instance. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 The consequences of the use of this product. In the case of the user guide for each network, please refer to conform...the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of this product should contact your equipment supplier in the near surrounding area. 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 first instance. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 The consequences of the use of this product. In the case of the user guide for each network, please refer to conform...the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of this product should contact your equipment supplier in the near surrounding area. Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.
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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 ...
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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..., please read this section. 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 open the enclosure.
..., please read this section. 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 open the enclosure.
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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 ...
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 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. 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.
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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. 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
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. 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
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...read HW Setup. Preface Congratulations on your computer, basic operations and care, using your computer. It also provides detailed information on setting up your TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of computers or if you are going to install PC cards ...or connect external devices such as a monitor, be sure to set up of the TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. This manual tells how to read Getting Started for step-by browsing through its pages. If you 're ...
...read HW Setup. Preface Congratulations on your computer, basic operations and care, using your computer. It also provides detailed information on setting up your TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of computers or if you are going to install PC cards ...or connect external devices such as a monitor, be sure to set up of the TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. This manual tells how to read Getting Started for step-by browsing through its pages. If you 're ...
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.... A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as the handling of CD/ DVD. User's Manual xiii The Appendixes provide technical information about your work area. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin operating your computer and gives tips on the computer's power resources and...
.... A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as the handling of CD/ DVD. User's Manual xiii The Appendixes provide technical information about your work area. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin operating your computer and gives tips on the computer's power resources and...
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TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Key operation Some operations require you to your attention. Messages Messages are to type in is defined in death or serious injury, ...
TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Key operation Some operations require you to your attention. Messages Messages are to type in is defined in death or serious injury, ...
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TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Heat injury ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the metal plate supporting the I/O ports. Instruction Manual for long periods, its surface can ...
TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Heat injury ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the metal plate supporting the I/O ports. Instruction Manual for long periods, its surface can ...
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... 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 ... 4-28 Using the Hard 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 CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW...
... 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 ... 4-28 Using the Hard 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 CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW...
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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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... materials for future use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA. Equipment 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...
... materials for future use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA. Equipment 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...
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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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...Mode, press this button when an external display is available on Tecra A8 models only. Power is restored when the hard disk is pressed. Access each function using the following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are specific key combinations that let you quickly change ...use. Hot keys Hot keys are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to the hard disk drive when it is available on Tecra A8 models only. Special features The following procedures. *1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then click Power Options. This...
...Mode, press this button when an external display is available on Tecra A8 models only. Power is restored when the hard disk is pressed. Access each function using the following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are specific key combinations that let you quickly change ...use. Hot keys Hot keys are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to the hard disk drive when it is available on Tecra A8 models only. Special features The following procedures. *1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then click Power Options. This...
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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: ■ Visit www.toshiba-europe.com on the Internet. In the product area, choose Computer Systems. ■ In the Computer Systems...: Country: Phone: Fax: User's Manual G-2 If your computer at our service points. 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.
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: ■ Visit www.toshiba-europe.com on the Internet. In the product area, choose Computer Systems. ■ In the Computer Systems...: Country: Phone: Fax: User's Manual G-2 If your computer at our service points. 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.