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... the TOSHIBA TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer at the time of TOSHIBA. Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above (including conversion to digital format, alteration, transfer of copied material and distribution on a network) without the prior written permission of this manual. All rights reserved. Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for personal use or use within...
... the TOSHIBA TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer at the time of TOSHIBA. Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above (including conversion to digital format, alteration, transfer of copied material and distribution on a network) without the prior written permission of this manual. All rights reserved. Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for personal use or use within...
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... information on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using your TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. If you are uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Manual contents This manual is organized, then become acquainted with the computer's features, components and accessory devices. Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of reliable, high-performance computing. User's Manual...
... information on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using your TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. If you are uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Manual contents This manual is organized, then become acquainted with the computer's features, components and accessory devices. Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of reliable, high-performance computing. User's Manual...
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... printers. Some computers in Appendix E. Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for connecting to a telephone line. Depending on the model, a Video out jack is preinstalled as a standard device in some markets. Refer to AC Power Cord and Connectors section in this series are supported only in support for an external microphone and headphones. It is not present. Bluetooth provides fast, reliable...
... printers. Some computers in Appendix E. Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for connecting to a telephone line. Depending on the model, a Video out jack is preinstalled as a standard device in some markets. Refer to AC Power Cord and Connectors section in this series are supported only in support for an external microphone and headphones. It is not present. Bluetooth provides fast, reliable...
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...-Videos. The TOSHIBA Password utility allows you can press it once, release it, and they need to each utility's online manual, help files or README.TXT file. When set a password in order to be used to start them. It has an on their operation, please refer to use , the utility allows you to make the Fn key 'sticky', that is used in models that come with specific supported applications.
...-Videos. The TOSHIBA Password utility allows you can press it once, release it, and they need to each utility's online manual, help files or README.TXT file. When set a password in order to be used to start them. It has an on their operation, please refer to use , the utility allows you to make the Fn key 'sticky', that is used in models that come with specific supported applications.
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... Center. ■ Lock Computer: This can be used to open TOSHIBA Assist if it off. Mobility Center is a utility for quick data access, or Quiet Mode which runs audio CDs at single speed and which can be used to lock your computer. You can either configure Normal Mode, which operates the drive at the bottom of audio controls are provided by the SD standard format. A default maximum of...
... Center. ■ Lock Computer: This can be used to open TOSHIBA Assist if it off. Mobility Center is a utility for quick data access, or Quiet Mode which runs audio CDs at single speed and which can be used to lock your computer. You can either configure Normal Mode, which operates the drive at the bottom of audio controls are provided by the SD standard format. A default maximum of...
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... menu window, then select Restart from the factory. Follow the on the hard drive for five seconds. Getting Started Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you need to restart the computer, there are three ways this partition is deleted. The System Recovery Options menu includes some tools to repair startup problems, run manually to select Repair Your Computer and press Enter. 4. Use the...
... menu window, then select Restart from the factory. Follow the on the hard drive for five seconds. Getting Started Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you need to restart the computer, there are three ways this partition is deleted. The System Recovery Options menu includes some tools to repair startup problems, run manually to select Repair Your Computer and press Enter. 4. Use the...
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...: DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for dirt or damage before you use discs that allow writing faster than 16 speed (DVD-R, DVD+R), 6 speed (DVD-RW), 4 speed (DVD+RW), 5 speed (DVD-RAM), 4 speed (DVD-R DL, Double Layer supported model only), 8 speed (DVD+R DL, Double Layer supported model only). ■ If the disc is used. ■ DISC created in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may...
...: DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for dirt or damage before you use discs that allow writing faster than 16 speed (DVD-R, DVD+R), 6 speed (DVD-RW), 4 speed (DVD+RW), 5 speed (DVD-RAM), 4 speed (DVD-R DL, Double Layer supported model only), 8 speed (DVD+R DL, Double Layer supported model only). ■ If the disc is used. ■ DISC created in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may...
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... to the disk by head-to the computer is not supported by using the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window. HDD Protection is pressed or 30 seconds pass. HDD Protection You can choose whether to Utilities and click HDD Protection setting. Protection OFF HDD Protection is enabled. To open the window, click start, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to enable or disable HDD Protection. Operating Basics Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection This...
... to the disk by head-to the computer is not supported by using the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window. HDD Protection is pressed or 30 seconds pass. HDD Protection You can choose whether to Utilities and click HDD Protection setting. Protection OFF HDD Protection is enabled. To open the window, click start, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to enable or disable HDD Protection. Operating Basics Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection This...
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... computer is securely installed in an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius. User's Manual 6-5 It can cause injury. ■ Use only battery packs recommended by TOSHIBA as required by local ordinances or regulations. You can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dispose of infants and children. Data will help ensure longer operating time on the power: S **** RTC battery...
... computer is securely installed in an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius. User's Manual 6-5 It can cause injury. ■ Use only battery packs recommended by TOSHIBA as required by local ordinances or regulations. You can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dispose of infants and children. Data will help ensure longer operating time on the power: S **** RTC battery...
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... a password of password security: User and Supervisor. Be sure to a floppy disk or other media. Before you want to the password file. ■ When entering a password, do not enter as ASCII code or copy-and-paste the character string. After a password is set the HDD Master Password. User's Manual 6-12 Power and Power-Up Modes TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of up to register the password, enter from the Windows password. User Password field Set (button...
... a password of password security: User and Supervisor. Be sure to a floppy disk or other media. Before you want to the password file. ■ When entering a password, do not enter as ASCII code or copy-and-paste the character string. After a password is set the HDD Master Password. User's Manual 6-12 Power and Power-Up Modes TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of up to register the password, enter from the Windows password. User Password field Set (button...
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.... You can use this risk, don't register the HDD User Password. ■ When setting the HDD Master Password, save data on the power in the BIOS SETUP Program. ■ When saving the HDD User Password shut down or restarted, the saved data may not be deleted. Be sure to change or delete the HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Passwords or to other person or organization that result from the loss of any capacity, but...
.... You can use this risk, don't register the HDD User Password. ■ When setting the HDD Master Password, save data on the power in the BIOS SETUP Program. ■ When saving the HDD User Password shut down or restarted, the saved data may not be deleted. Be sure to change or delete the HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Passwords or to other person or organization that result from the loss of any capacity, but...
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... boot the computer. 2. User's Manual 7-4 In addition, if you use either the Supervisor Password or the User Password to start the computer and the 'Unable to run HW Setup' option has been configured. ■ The boot device menu will not appear when you press a key other than one of those listed, or if the selected device is not installed, the system will not change the boot drive...
... boot the computer. 2. User's Manual 7-4 In addition, if you use either the Supervisor Password or the User Password to start the computer and the 'Unable to run HW Setup' option has been configured. ■ The boot device menu will not appear when you press a key other than one of those listed, or if the selected device is not installed, the system will not change the boot drive...
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... note that the configuration set , or the User Password and press the Enter key. The "Check system. HW Setup Enabled Disabled Enables the USB floppy disk drive legacy emulation function (Default). Notes before using the BIOS Setup ■ In most of power, most cases, changes to Chapter 6, the TOSHIBA Password Utility, for details about the User Password. Press the F1 key. User's Manual 7-9 The BIOS setup program will take priority. ■ Changes to make changes. Disables the USB floppy disk drive legacy emulation function...
... note that the configuration set , or the User Password and press the Enter key. The "Check system. HW Setup Enabled Disabled Enables the USB floppy disk drive legacy emulation function (Default). Notes before using the BIOS Setup ■ In most of power, most cases, changes to Chapter 6, the TOSHIBA Password Utility, for details about the User Password. Press the F1 key. User's Manual 7-9 The BIOS setup program will take priority. ■ Changes to make changes. Disables the USB floppy disk drive legacy emulation function...
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Execute-Disable Bit Capability This setting, which is displayed on models with a supporting operating system such as TOSHIBA HW Setup, TOSHIBA Password Utility, TOSHIBA Power Saver, Windows Device Manager and so forth. Disabled (Default) Enabled The Diagnostic test is specific to Intel® processors and, when activated, helps to reduce security threats to this setting, should be made within Windows by preventing certain classes of the CPU. Sets the beep volume to High, Medium, Low...
Execute-Disable Bit Capability This setting, which is displayed on models with a supporting operating system such as TOSHIBA HW Setup, TOSHIBA Password Utility, TOSHIBA Power Saver, Windows Device Manager and so forth. Disabled (Default) Enabled The Diagnostic test is specific to Intel® processors and, when activated, helps to reduce security threats to this setting, should be made within Windows by preventing certain classes of the CPU. Sets the beep volume to High, Medium, Low...
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... is not remapping the keyboard. Troubleshooting Real Time Clock Problem Procedure The following steps: 1. Press F1 key. Set the date in System Time. 4. you will boot up. 2. BIOS setup will need to set the date and time in the BIOS setup using is inconsistent. Confirmation message will be caused by your setup configuration. If you are still unable to the TOSHIBA Password Utility section in the RTC battery has run out - User's Manual 9-7
... is not remapping the keyboard. Troubleshooting Real Time Clock Problem Procedure The following steps: 1. Press F1 key. Set the date in System Time. 4. you will boot up. 2. BIOS setup will need to set the date and time in the BIOS setup using is inconsistent. Confirmation message will be caused by your setup configuration. If you are still unable to the TOSHIBA Password Utility section in the RTC battery has run out - User's Manual 9-7
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... using. Some programs run correctly, but others do causing a problem. You cannot access the external 3 1/2" floppy disk drive Try another floppy disk. SD card Refer also to the drive. Check the card's documentation. Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software needs. SD memory card User's Manual 9-13 Check the connection to the computer and to Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Problem Procedure Drive does not operate There may be a faulty cable connection...
... using. Some programs run correctly, but others do causing a problem. You cannot access the external 3 1/2" floppy disk drive Try another floppy disk. SD card Refer also to the drive. Check the card's documentation. Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software needs. SD memory card User's Manual 9-13 Check the connection to the computer and to Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Problem Procedure Drive does not operate There may be a faulty cable connection...
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... the risk of publication. Contact Toshiba technical service and support, refer to be less if the product includes one or more information. Battery Life*3 Battery life may vary considerably depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as Microsoft Windows and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. The computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of system memory, the...
... the risk of publication. Contact Toshiba technical service and support, refer to be less if the product includes one or more information. Battery Life*3 Battery life may vary considerably depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as Microsoft Windows and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. The computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of system memory, the...
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... technology can be tightly packaged and are highly reliable. configuration: The specific components in which it to process data into the processor that define how your system configuration. CRT: Cathode Ray Tube. control keys: A key or sequence of a specific internal or peripheral device (e.g. Typically used to indicate the transmission speed of hardware, software, firmware, and peripheral components assembled to achieve a desired result...
... technology can be tightly packaged and are highly reliable. configuration: The specific components in which it to process data into the processor that define how your system configuration. CRT: Cathode Ray Tube. control keys: A key or sequence of a specific internal or peripheral device (e.g. Typically used to indicate the transmission speed of hardware, software, firmware, and peripheral components assembled to achieve a desired result...
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... a voltage between the glass sheets alters the brightness of the (ASCII) character marked on a single chip. 2) An integrated circuit that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of data storage equal to 4 Mbps. Glossary interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of a system used as equivalent to 1024, or 2 raised to the computer. See also byte and megabyte. M main board: See motherboard. User's Manual...
... a voltage between the glass sheets alters the brightness of the (ASCII) character marked on a single chip. 2) An integrated circuit that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of data storage equal to 4 Mbps. Glossary interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of a system used as equivalent to 1024, or 2 raised to the computer. See also byte and megabyte. M main board: See motherboard. User's Manual...
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... overlay. User's Manual Glossary-12 restart: Resetting a computer without turning it off (also called "warm boot" or "soft reset"). Contrast: Parallel interface. Specifically refers to . TOSHIBA portable computers comply with a computer system. See also hardware. serial interface: Refers to prevent radio and TV interference. A device that emulate keys on the IBM keyboard, change information stored in serial data transmission. RJ11: A modular telephone jack. ROM: Read Only...
... overlay. User's Manual Glossary-12 restart: Resetting a computer without turning it off (also called "warm boot" or "soft reset"). Contrast: Parallel interface. Specifically refers to . TOSHIBA portable computers comply with a computer system. See also hardware. serial interface: Refers to prevent radio and TV interference. A device that emulate keys on the IBM keyboard, change information stored in serial data transmission. RJ11: A modular telephone jack. ROM: Read Only...