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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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...Please comply with respect to civil damages or criminal action. Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for the TOSHIBA TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer at the time of Microsoft Corporation. DVD MovieFactory is a registered trademarks of ...computer programs, data bases and other countries/regions. InterVideo and WinDVD are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. TOSHIBA TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual Second edition January 2007 Copyright authority for personal use or use...
...Please comply with respect to civil damages or criminal action. Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for the TOSHIBA TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer at the time of Microsoft Corporation. DVD MovieFactory is a registered trademarks of ...computer programs, data bases and other countries/regions. InterVideo and WinDVD are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. TOSHIBA TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual Second edition January 2007 Copyright authority for personal use or use...
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... of this case the persons who have connected / implemented those options / cables have 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 that... are not approved are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA. environments where a mains voltage of Conformity can be observed for...
... of this case the persons who have connected / implemented those options / cables have 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 that... are not approved are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA. environments where a mains voltage of Conformity can be observed for...
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TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working environments before use . In the event of , or data loss ... should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Furthermore, for each network, please refer to work with the following networks. User's Manual iv Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of this product. Modem warning notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision "CTR21"] for permission...
TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working environments before use . In the event of , or data loss ... should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Furthermore, for each network, please refer to work with the following networks. User's Manual iv Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of this product. Modem warning notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision "CTR21"] for permission...
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..., your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potential negative consequences for EU-member states: The use of this product. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is only for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate...
..., your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potential negative consequences for EU-member states: The use of this product. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is only for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate...
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... reference. User's Manual vi 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.
... reference. User's Manual vi 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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... 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 Super Multi with Double Layer Recording UJ-841 ■ The DVD Super Multi drive with Double Layer Recording model employs a laser...
... 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 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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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. 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.
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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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...begin using your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting. If you are a new user of the TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. Be sure to look over the Special features section of the Introduction, to read Getting Started for..., is organized, then become acquainted with the computer's features, components and accessory devices. It also provides detailed information on configuring your TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. User's Manual xii If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to learn about...
...begin using your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting. If you are a new user of the TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. Be sure to look over the Special features section of the Introduction, to read Getting Started for..., is organized, then become acquainted with the computer's features, components and accessory devices. It also provides detailed information on configuring your TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. User's Manual xii If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to learn about...
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TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of acronyms used in the text to describe many computer operations. Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up ...
TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of acronyms used in the text to describe many computer operations. Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up ...
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TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Key operation Some operations require you to your equipment. ABC When procedures require an action such as follows: Start The word "Start" ...
TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Key operation Some operations require you to your equipment. ABC When procedures require an action such as follows: Start The word "Start" ...
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TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Heat injury ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the metal plate supporting the I/O ports. This condition does not indicate a malfunction. Pressure or ...
TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Heat injury ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the metal plate supporting the I/O ports. This condition does not indicate a malfunction. Pressure or ...
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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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... use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA. Hardware Check to make sure you use . 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...
... use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA. Hardware Check to make sure you use . 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...
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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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...HDD automatic power off *1 This feature automatically cuts off power to the computer's LCD display panel when there is available on Tecra A8 models only. Power is restored when the hard disk is pressed. Display automatic power off *1 This feature automatically cuts off... is no keyboard input for a specified time. This can be specified in the Power Options. TOSHIBA Presentation button Press this button when an external display is available on Tecra A8 models only. Pressing this button to launch the program automatically. Security Security lock slot Introduction Allows ...
...HDD automatic power off *1 This feature automatically cuts off power to the computer's LCD display panel when there is available on Tecra A8 models only. Power is restored when the hard disk is pressed. Display automatic power off *1 This feature automatically cuts off... is no keyboard input for a specified time. This can be specified in the Power Options. TOSHIBA Presentation button Press this button when an external display is available on Tecra A8 models only. Pressing this button to launch the program automatically. Security Security lock slot Introduction Allows ...
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... 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. PSA30 YXT) Serial number: (e.g. 12345678G) Date stolen: Year Month Day Owner's details Last name, first name: Company: Street: Postal Code/... G-2 In the product area, choose Computer Systems. ■ In the Computer Systems page, open the Support & Downloads menu and choose the Stolen Units Database option. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120) Model number: (e.g.
... 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. PSA30 YXT) Serial number: (e.g. 12345678G) Date stolen: Year Month Day Owner's details Last name, first name: Company: Street: Postal Code/... G-2 In the product area, choose Computer Systems. ■ In the Computer Systems page, open the Support & Downloads menu and choose the Stolen Units Database option. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120) Model number: (e.g.