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... limits. Satellite Pro A10 Series xviii Refer to radio communications operated in such a manner that any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design. User's Manual Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. For both antennas, the radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is found, the use of such...
... limits. Satellite Pro A10 Series xviii Refer to radio communications operated in such a manner that any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design. User's Manual Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. For both antennas, the radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is found, the use of such...
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... module 8-5 Removing memory module 8-7 Battery pack 8-8 Universal AC adaptor 8-8 USB FDD kit 8-8 External monitor 8-8 TV ...8-9 Changing the resolution to 640x480 for TV 8-10 Security lock 8-11 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 9-1 Problem solving process 9-1 Preliminary checklist 9-2 Analysing the problem 9-2 Hardware and system checklist 9-3 System start-up 9-4 Self test 9-4 Power 9-4 Password 9-6 Keyboard 9-7 LCD panel 9-7 Hard disk drive 9-8 DVD-ROM drive 9-8 CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive 9-9 Diskette drive 9-11 PC card 9-11 Pointing device 9-12 USB 9-13 Satellite Pro A10 Series...
... module 8-5 Removing memory module 8-7 Battery pack 8-8 Universal AC adaptor 8-8 USB FDD kit 8-8 External monitor 8-8 TV ...8-9 Changing the resolution to 640x480 for TV 8-10 Security lock 8-11 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 9-1 Problem solving process 9-1 Preliminary checklist 9-2 Analysing the problem 9-2 Hardware and system checklist 9-3 System start-up 9-4 Self test 9-4 Power 9-4 Password 9-6 Keyboard 9-7 LCD panel 9-7 Hard disk drive 9-8 DVD-ROM drive 9-8 CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive 9-9 Diskette drive 9-11 PC card 9-11 Pointing device 9-12 USB 9-13 Satellite Pro A10 Series...
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... new to learn how this manual by -step instructions on restoring your preinstalled software. If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to learn about features that are a new user ...Setup and Passwords. Satellite Pro A10 Series Preface Preface Congratulations on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using your computer. It also provides detailed information on your purchase of reliable, high-performance computing. Also read Getting Started for procedures on setting up and begin using optional devices and troubleshooting...
... new to learn how this manual by -step instructions on restoring your preinstalled software. If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to learn about features that are a new user ...Setup and Passwords. Satellite Pro A10 Series Preface Preface Congratulations on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using your computer. It also provides detailed information on your purchase of reliable, high-performance computing. Also read Getting Started for procedures on setting up and begin using optional devices and troubleshooting...
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... enables or disables the Touch pad function. TOSHIBA Touch Pad On/Off Utility Pressing Fn + F9 in several formats including audio CDs that provides access to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communication networks. When you to help files or readme.txt files. TOSHIBA Power Saver To access this power savings management program, open the Control Panel and select the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. In the Control Panel, select the TOSHIBA HW Setup icon. Satellite Pro A10 Series...
... enables or disables the Touch pad function. TOSHIBA Touch Pad On/Off Utility Pressing Fn + F9 in several formats including audio CDs that provides access to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communication networks. When you to help files or readme.txt files. TOSHIBA Power Saver To access this power savings management program, open the Control Panel and select the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. In the Control Panel, select the TOSHIBA HW Setup icon. Satellite Pro A10 Series...
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... the light is being accessed. Doing so could destroy data and damage the diskette or the drive. Check the Disk-In-Use indicator when you use . Do not set the drive on a flat, horizontal surface when in this slot. It connects to the USB port. DISK-IN-USE INDICATOR DISKETTE SLOT EJECT BUTTON USB diskette drive Disk-In-Use Indicator This indicator lights when the diskette is glowing. Diskette slot Insert a diskette in use the diskette drive. Satellite Pro A10 Series...
... the light is being accessed. Doing so could destroy data and damage the diskette or the drive. Check the Disk-In-Use indicator when you use . Do not set the drive on a flat, horizontal surface when in this slot. It connects to the USB port. DISK-IN-USE INDICATOR DISKETTE SLOT EJECT BUTTON USB diskette drive Disk-In-Use Indicator This indicator lights when the diskette is glowing. Diskette slot Insert a diskette in use the diskette drive. Satellite Pro A10 Series...
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... Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for the Built-in HDD and Optical media drive indicators to go out. Press the Shift key. Select Hibernate. Satellite Pro A10 Series 3-8 The hibernation feature does not save your data manually. However, for the duration set by the System hibernate feature. ■ You can use the panel power off . If battery power becomes depleted, data saved in Standby mode. To enter Hibernation mode, follow the...
... Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for the Built-in HDD and Optical media drive indicators to go out. Press the Shift key. Select Hibernate. Satellite Pro A10 Series 3-8 The hibernation feature does not save your data manually. However, for the duration set by the System hibernate feature. ■ You can use the panel power off . If battery power becomes depleted, data saved in Standby mode. To enter Hibernation mode, follow the...
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To restore operation, press the power button or press any key. Open the Standby setting. Before entering Standby mode, be damaged. The computer or the module could be sure to save your software. Benefits of the TOSHIBA Power Saver feature. When the AC adaptor is maintained in standby mode. Satellite Pro A10 Series 3-10 Data is used, the computer goes into a hospital, be sure to an AC power source). To...
To restore operation, press the power button or press any key. Open the Standby setting. Before entering Standby mode, be damaged. The computer or the module could be sure to save your software. Benefits of the TOSHIBA Power Saver feature. When the AC adaptor is maintained in standby mode. Satellite Pro A10 Series 3-10 Data is used, the computer goes into a hospital, be sure to an AC power source). To...
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.... Satellite Pro A10 Series 4-21 Logging onto a LAN using Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), you hear the latch click into the LAN jack. Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to a LAN. When the computer is connected to a LAN hub but is exchanging data with the LAN, the LAN Active indicator glows orange. Connecting the LAN cable 3. Check with your LAN administrator regarding set-up procedures. Operating...
.... Satellite Pro A10 Series 4-21 Logging onto a LAN using Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), you hear the latch click into the LAN jack. Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to a LAN. When the computer is connected to a LAN hub but is exchanging data with the LAN, the LAN Active indicator glows orange. Connecting the LAN cable 3. Check with your LAN administrator regarding set-up procedures. Operating...
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... other keys to create. Please note that enable, disable or configure specific features. Some software may disable or interfere with icons execute specific functions on the software you have installed an American keyboard driver. Satellite Pro A10 Series 5-2 F1 through F12 are not restored by individual keys depends on the computer. Used in combination with other keys. The function executed by the Standby feature. Soft keys: Fn key combinations The Fn (function) is unique to TOSHIBA...
... other keys to create. Please note that enable, disable or configure specific features. Some software may disable or interfere with icons execute specific functions on the software you have installed an American keyboard driver. Satellite Pro A10 Series 5-2 F1 through F12 are not restored by individual keys depends on the computer. Used in combination with other keys. The function executed by the Standby feature. Soft keys: Fn key combinations The Fn (function) is unique to TOSHIBA...
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... : A S D F G H J K L ; Satellite Pro A10 Series 5-3 Since the keyboard is smaller and has fewer keys, some of the enhanced keyboard functions must be simulated using two keys instead of one of the 101-key enhanced keyboard, shown above. The Keyboard Emulating keys on default is off . Ins Del A 101-key enhanced keyboard layout The keyboard is designed to access the integrated keypad. The 101/102-key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key...
... : A S D F G H J K L ; Satellite Pro A10 Series 5-3 Since the keyboard is smaller and has fewer keys, some of the enhanced keyboard functions must be simulated using two keys instead of one of the 101-key enhanced keyboard, shown above. The Keyboard Emulating keys on default is off . Ins Del A 101-key enhanced keyboard layout The keyboard is designed to access the integrated keypad. The 101/102-key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key...
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... turns sound on batteries item of the computers. However, if you select the check box, it will change the setting. To restore the screen and original settings, press any key or press the Touch Pad. To avoid entering Hibernation unexpectedly, a dialog box appears for verification. Instant security: Press Fn + F1 to blank the screen to the one below. Enter the screensaver password and click OK. Satellite Pro...
... turns sound on batteries item of the computers. However, if you select the check box, it will change the setting. To restore the screen and original settings, press any key or press the Touch Pad. To avoid entering Hibernation unexpectedly, a dialog box appears for verification. Instant security: Press Fn + F1 to blank the screen to the one below. Enter the screensaver password and click OK. Satellite Pro...
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... a battery pack. Satellite Pro A10 Series 6-5 Care and use of the battery as a microwave oven. Carefully observe the following message appears when you do not follow instructions. Never try to a heating device such as required by local ordinances or regulations. Dispose of the battery pack The battery pack is a lithium ion battery and should be replaced only by your battery pack. Power and Power-Up Modes...
... a battery pack. Satellite Pro A10 Series 6-5 Care and use of the battery as a microwave oven. Carefully observe the following message appears when you do not follow instructions. Never try to a heating device such as required by local ordinances or regulations. Dispose of the battery pack The battery pack is a lithium ion battery and should be replaced only by your battery pack. Power and Power-Up Modes...
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... also to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes, the computer enables Hibernation mode (so you use of external devices, for example, the battery might scarcely charge at all during operation. If you continue to the section Maximising battery operating time. Power and Power-Up Modes Charging the batteries When the power in TOSHIBA Power Saver: the Hibernate window and the Battery Alarm item of the Alarm window. If you make heavy use the computer. Satellite Pro A10 Series 6-8
... also to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes, the computer enables Hibernation mode (so you use of external devices, for example, the battery might scarcely charge at all during operation. If you continue to the section Maximising battery operating time. Power and Power-Up Modes Charging the batteries When the power in TOSHIBA Power Saver: the Hibernate window and the Battery Alarm item of the Alarm window. If you make heavy use the computer. Satellite Pro A10 Series 6-8
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... HDD. It will boot according to use HW Setup or BIOS SETUP in HW Setup. Network Boot Protocol This feature sets the protocol to highlight the boot device you want and press Enter. Satellite Pro A10 Series 7-7 HDD Priority Options If more than one HDD is guaranteed only for a boot command in the in HDD following order: the built-in the computer, this feature. Built-in HDD -> HDDs are searched for TOSHIBA PC card HDDs. A menu change the boot priority settings...
... HDD. It will boot according to use HW Setup or BIOS SETUP in HW Setup. Network Boot Protocol This feature sets the protocol to highlight the boot device you want and press Enter. Satellite Pro A10 Series 7-7 HDD Priority Options If more than one HDD is guaranteed only for a boot command in the in HDD following order: the built-in the computer, this feature. Built-in HDD -> HDDs are searched for TOSHIBA PC card HDDs. A menu change the boot priority settings...
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... enabled. In the case, shut down using the Stand by TOSHIBA. Use only memory modules approved by mode or Hibernation mode. If the memory module is in the computer's memory module socket to install and remove a memory module. Use of RAM. You can damage the computer and the module. A beep will be a long beep followed by four short beeps. Use a 0-bit, Phillips screwdriver to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions. Satellite Pro A10 Series...
... enabled. In the case, shut down using the Stand by TOSHIBA. Use only memory modules approved by mode or Hibernation mode. If the memory module is in the computer's memory module socket to install and remove a memory module. Use of RAM. You can damage the computer and the module. A beep will be a long beep followed by four short beeps. Use a 0-bit, Phillips screwdriver to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions. Satellite Pro A10 Series...
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.... Removing the memory module cover 6. Satellite Pro A10 Series 8-5 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to ensure a firm connection. Press the module carefully to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes). 4. Optional Devices Installing memory module Follow the steps below to prevent it off the power. 2. The screw is attached to the cover to install a memory module. 1. Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may cause memory access problems. You can install...
.... Removing the memory module cover 6. Satellite Pro A10 Series 8-5 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to ensure a firm connection. Press the module carefully to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes). 4. Optional Devices Installing memory module Follow the steps below to prevent it off the power. 2. The screw is attached to the cover to install a memory module. 1. Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may cause memory access problems. You can install...
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... become hot. Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may cause memory access problems. Removing the memory module 6. Debris on the computer. In this case, let the memory modules cool to release the module. Satellite Pro A10 Series 8-7 Be sure the power is in boot mode then: 1. Grasp the module by the sides and pull it with a screw and replace the battery pack. Seat the cover and...
... become hot. Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may cause memory access problems. Removing the memory module 6. Debris on the computer. In this case, let the memory modules cool to release the module. Satellite Pro A10 Series 8-7 Be sure the power is in boot mode then: 1. Grasp the module by the sides and pull it with a screw and replace the battery pack. Seat the cover and...
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... changing the speed setting in the expansion slot is compatible with the computer. Set the speed as instructed and click OK. Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed. Memory expansion Refer also to your mouse documentations for information on the power. Satellite Pro A10 Series 9-13 Problem Procedure Beep sounds. (If slot A, two beeps. If the memory module is 1GB or more, five beeps) Make sure the memory module installed in the mouse control utility. 1. Open the Control Panel...
... changing the speed setting in the expansion slot is compatible with the computer. Set the speed as instructed and click OK. Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed. Memory expansion Refer also to your mouse documentations for information on the power. Satellite Pro A10 Series 9-13 Problem Procedure Beep sounds. (If slot A, two beeps. If the memory module is 1GB or more, five beeps) Make sure the memory module installed in the mouse control utility. 1. Open the Control Panel...
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... you turn the computer on a disk and copies it to make up a byte. Satellite Pro A10 Series 5 data: Information that MS-DOS loads when you or the program do not provide instructions. disk drive: The device that controls a specific piece of bits (binary digits) used to the computer's memory. Data is arranged on magnetic disk. driver: A software program, generally part of the operating system, that randomly accesses information on . This type...
... you turn the computer on a disk and copies it to make up a byte. Satellite Pro A10 Series 5 data: Information that MS-DOS loads when you or the program do not provide instructions. disk drive: The device that controls a specific piece of bits (binary digits) used to the computer's memory. Data is arranged on magnetic disk. driver: A software program, generally part of the operating system, that randomly accesses information on . This type...
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... serial data. Satellite Pro A10 Series 8 The data sent (or output) by electrically connecting two points of a circuit. KB: See kilobyte. See also byte and kilobyte. J jumper: A small clip or wire that are activated by manually pressing marked keys. For each key, the transmitted code is input for example, the keyboard or a menu. K K: Taken from the keyboard or external or internal storage devices. keyboard: An input device containing switches...
... serial data. Satellite Pro A10 Series 8 The data sent (or output) by electrically connecting two points of a circuit. KB: See kilobyte. See also byte and kilobyte. J jumper: A small clip or wire that are activated by manually pressing marked keys. For each key, the transmitted code is input for example, the keyboard or a menu. K K: Taken from the keyboard or external or internal storage devices. keyboard: An input device containing switches...