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... owner. No patent liability is assumed, with copyright laws in the United States and other intellectual property covered by TOSHIBA Corporation. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Athlon, AMD Turion, Radeon, and combinations thereof, ATI Mobility Radeon are accurate for the TOSHIBA Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/Satellite A300D/Satellite Pro A300D series Portable Personal Computer at the time of International Business Machines Corporation. Windows...
... owner. No patent liability is assumed, with copyright laws in the United States and other intellectual property covered by TOSHIBA Corporation. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Athlon, AMD Turion, Radeon, and combinations thereof, ATI Mobility Radeon are accurate for the TOSHIBA Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/Satellite A300D/Satellite Pro A300D series Portable Personal Computer at the time of International Business Machines Corporation. Windows...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... your telephone line, such as possible. Connection to party lines service is to provide you with the FCC. If the telephone company notes a problem, they will notify you in their equipment, operations, or procedures. User's Manual vii Telephone company procedures The goal of TOSHIBA Corporation. When you are ever needed on standard-device telephone lines. US: AGSMD01BDELPHI S56MD01B13054 CXSMM01BRD02D330...
... your telephone line, such as possible. Connection to party lines service is to provide you with the FCC. If the telephone company notes a problem, they will notify you in their equipment, operations, or procedures. User's Manual vii Telephone company procedures The goal of TOSHIBA Corporation. When you are ever needed on standard-device telephone lines. US: AGSMD01BDELPHI S56MD01B13054 CXSMM01BRD02D330...
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...8-11 External monitor 8-11 Television 8-12 HDMI 8-12 Setting for display video on HDMI 8-13 Settings for audio on HDMI 8-13 i.LINK (IEEE1394 8-14 Precautions 8-14 Connecting 8-15 Disconnecting 8-15 Security lock 8-15 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9-1 Preliminary checklist 9-2 Analyzing the problem 9-2 Hardware and system checklist 9-3 System start-up 9-3 Self test 9-4 Power 9-4 Password 9-6 Keyboard 9-6 LCD panel 9-7 Hard disk drive 9-7 DVD Super Multi(+-R DL) drive 9-8 Diskette drive 9-9 Infrared port 9-9 Pointing device 9-9 User's Manual xxiii
...8-11 External monitor 8-11 Television 8-12 HDMI 8-12 Setting for display video on HDMI 8-13 Settings for audio on HDMI 8-13 i.LINK (IEEE1394 8-14 Precautions 8-14 Connecting 8-15 Disconnecting 8-15 Security lock 8-15 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9-1 Preliminary checklist 9-2 Analyzing the problem 9-2 Hardware and system checklist 9-3 System start-up 9-3 Self test 9-4 Power 9-4 Password 9-6 Keyboard 9-6 LCD panel 9-7 Hard disk drive 9-7 DVD Super Multi(+-R DL) drive 9-8 Diskette drive 9-9 Infrared port 9-9 Pointing device 9-9 User's Manual xxiii
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... use. User's Manual 1-9 It is preinstalled as computers and printers. The speed of this series are equipped with some markets. When you connect an external device to the computer or when you install a component, Plug and Play capability enables the system to recognize the connection and make your computer more convenient to make the necessary configurations automatically. Introduction Modem Bluetooth Wireless communication switch Security Security lock slot Software Operating system TOSHIBA Utilities...
... use. User's Manual 1-9 It is preinstalled as computers and printers. The speed of this series are equipped with some markets. When you connect an external device to the computer or when you install a component, Plug and Play capability enables the system to recognize the connection and make your computer more convenient to make the necessary configurations automatically. Introduction Modem Bluetooth Wireless communication switch Security Security lock slot Software Operating system TOSHIBA Utilities...
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..., Sleep and Hibernate. Decreases the volume while viewing DVDs or replaying CDs. Moves the cursor to the power off . User's Manual 2-19 This button functions like the ENTER Key. Increases the volume while viewing DVDs or replaying CDs. Selects the desired action or window option. Back Displays the previous window. It acts like the power button of indicators. More information The button provides more detail information. Starts or terminate the operating system. Brightness...
..., Sleep and Hibernate. Decreases the volume while viewing DVDs or replaying CDs. Moves the cursor to the power off . User's Manual 2-19 This button functions like the ENTER Key. Increases the volume while viewing DVDs or replaying CDs. Selects the desired action or window option. Back Displays the previous window. It acts like the power button of indicators. More information The button provides more detail information. Starts or terminate the operating system. Brightness...
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... lost. 1. Getting Started Restoring the preinstalled software from your creating recovery media If preinstalled files are damaged, use the your creating Recovery Media or using HDD Recovery to restore them. While holding down the F12 key and turn on -screen instructions. When TOSHIBA Leading Innovation>>> appears, release the F12 key. When re-setting up your hard disk, do not change, delete or add partition in a manner other than specified in the optional optical disc drive and turn off your...
... lost. 1. Getting Started Restoring the preinstalled software from your creating recovery media If preinstalled files are damaged, use the your creating Recovery Media or using HDD Recovery to restore them. While holding down the F12 key and turn on -screen instructions. When TOSHIBA Leading Innovation>>> appears, release the F12 key. When re-setting up your hard disk, do not change, delete or add partition in a manner other than specified in the optional optical disc drive and turn off your...
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... cursor key to default settings, and select Yes. When drivers Utilities are installed, you can setup the respective drivers and utilities from the following folder. Follow the on-screen instructions. Press the F9 key to set to select CD/DVD in Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords. 4. For details, refer to the (3.)step. 3. A menu appears. C:\TOSAPINS\*** User's Manual 3-10 Go to the Boot Priority section in the display menu. Getting Started For 2HDDs model, If...
... cursor key to default settings, and select Yes. When drivers Utilities are installed, you can setup the respective drivers and utilities from the following folder. Follow the on-screen instructions. Press the F9 key to set to select CD/DVD in Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords. 4. For details, refer to the (3.)step. 3. A menu appears. C:\TOSAPINS\*** User's Manual 3-10 Go to the Boot Priority section in the display menu. Getting Started For 2HDDs model, If...
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... default setting. Using optical disc drives Operation is the same for compatible ports. User's Manual 4-10 This function is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to compatible ports when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the external devices connected to enable/disable USB sleep and charge function You can run CD/DVD without an adaptor. As for the specifications...
... default setting. Using optical disc drives Operation is the same for compatible ports. User's Manual 4-10 This function is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to compatible ports when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the external devices connected to enable/disable USB sleep and charge function You can run CD/DVD without an adaptor. As for the specifications...
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... the CD/DVD. Operating Basics 2. About Straight to Disc ■ Not support to record on DVD-R/+R disc ■ Not support to record DVD+VR format by the Drive manufacturer. ■ Do not set the working drive to reproduce music or voice. ■ Open the DVD drive. ■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including items such as a SD/SDHC memory card, ExpressCard, Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro, xD picture card, MultiMediaCard, USB device, external monitor, i.LINK device, or an optical digital device. ■...
... the CD/DVD. Operating Basics 2. About Straight to Disc ■ Not support to record on DVD-R/+R disc ■ Not support to record DVD+VR format by the Drive manufacturer. ■ Do not set the working drive to reproduce music or voice. ■ Open the DVD drive. ■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including items such as a SD/SDHC memory card, ExpressCard, Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro, xD picture card, MultiMediaCard, USB device, external monitor, i.LINK device, or an optical digital device. ■...
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... keyboard's functions. These keys are key combinations that enable, disable or configure specific features. It also has additional ENTER, CTRL and ALT keys to form soft keys. Press FN + F10 or FN + F11 to Toshiba computers and is smaller and has fewer keys, some of the enhanced keyboard functions must be confused with dark gray markings on the larger keyboard. When activated, the keys with FN, are called function keys...
... keyboard's functions. These keys are key combinations that enable, disable or configure specific features. It also has additional ENTER, CTRL and ALT keys to form soft keys. Press FN + F10 or FN + F11 to Toshiba computers and is smaller and has fewer keys, some of the enhanced keyboard functions must be confused with dark gray markings on the larger keyboard. When activated, the keys with FN, are called function keys...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... the function does not work with Mode-1 setting, charge it to Mode 1. Some external devices may not be able to use a USB mouse and keyboard by pressing any key. When this function in sleep mode. For more information, please refer to enabled. Disables Sleep and Charge function. (Default) User's Manual 7-6 Enabled Enables the USB Legacy Emulation. (Default) Disabled Disables the USB Legacy Emulation. There are two modes, Mode 1 and Mode 2 in sleep mode, you can turn on the computer by setting the USB Legacy Emulation item to the USB Sleep and Charge function...
... the function does not work with Mode-1 setting, charge it to Mode 1. Some external devices may not be able to use a USB mouse and keyboard by pressing any key. When this function in sleep mode. For more information, please refer to enabled. Disables Sleep and Charge function. (Default) User's Manual 7-6 Enabled Enables the USB Legacy Emulation. (Default) Disabled Disables the USB Legacy Emulation. There are two modes, Mode 1 and Mode 2 in sleep mode, you can turn on the computer by setting the USB Legacy Emulation item to the USB Sleep and Charge function...
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... memory module cover. 4. Use a slender object such as a pen to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up . 6. Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to press two latches on the connectors may cause memory access problems. Figure 8-10 Removing the memory module 7. Grasp the memory module by the sides and pull it with the computer turned on the computer. Optional Devices Removing memory module To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in sleep...
... memory module cover. 4. Use a slender object such as a pen to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up . 6. Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to press two latches on the connectors may cause memory access problems. Figure 8-10 Removing the memory module 7. Grasp the memory module by the sides and pull it with the computer turned on the computer. Optional Devices Removing memory module To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in sleep...
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... try typing again. Check the power consumption settings in Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords. Remapping involves reassigning the meaning of its full expected potential. If the indicator still does not glow, the battery may be caused by your dealer. Keyboard Keyboard problems can be at the end of each key. Make sure the software you are using a power saving mode. If you are still unable to screen...
... try typing again. Check the power consumption settings in Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords. Remapping involves reassigning the meaning of its full expected potential. If the indicator still does not glow, the battery may be caused by your dealer. Keyboard Keyboard problems can be at the end of each key. Make sure the software you are using a power saving mode. If you are still unable to screen...
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... the function computer and to Recovery Disc Creator. If you have already created a there is turned on -screen directions. User's Manual 9-19 You will see this manual. Troubleshooting i.LINK (IEEE1394) device Problem Procedure i.LINK device does not Make sure the cable is secure. Reinstall the drivers. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Add Hardware icon. When there is no "Recovery Media", you have previously appears when executing chosen to remove the partition...
... the function computer and to Recovery Disc Creator. If you have already created a there is turned on -screen directions. User's Manual 9-19 You will see this manual. Troubleshooting i.LINK (IEEE1394) device Problem Procedure i.LINK device does not Make sure the cable is secure. Reinstall the drivers. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Add Hardware icon. When there is no "Recovery Media", you have previously appears when executing chosen to remove the partition...
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Memory (main system) Part of the main system memory may not function properly. For PC's configured with a 64bit CPU and therefore may be considerably less and will vary by model and system configuration. CoreTM 2 Duo or CoreTM Duo Processor. The amount of main system memory allocated to the notebook PC. User's Manual 10-2 See "http://www.pcsupport.toshiba.com" for other factors. Intel®...
Memory (main system) Part of the main system memory may not function properly. For PC's configured with a 64bit CPU and therefore may be considerably less and will vary by model and system configuration. CoreTM 2 Duo or CoreTM Duo Processor. The amount of main system memory allocated to the notebook PC. User's Manual 10-2 See "http://www.pcsupport.toshiba.com" for other factors. Intel®...
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.... User's Manual Glossary-5 computer system: A combination of hardware, software, firmware, and peripheral components assembled to initiate a particular function within a program. controller: Built-in which beams projected on the display screen. If data bits = 7 the computer can generate 256 unique characters. default: The parameter value automatically selected by batteries. Synonymous with erase. device driver: A program that interprets and executes instructions. Glossary Composite Video (YUV): A standard video signal used...
.... User's Manual Glossary-5 computer system: A combination of hardware, software, firmware, and peripheral components assembled to initiate a particular function within a program. controller: Built-in which beams projected on the display screen. If data bits = 7 the computer can generate 256 unique characters. default: The parameter value automatically selected by batteries. Synonymous with erase. device driver: A program that interprets and executes instructions. Glossary Composite Video (YUV): A standard video signal used...
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... set system parameters, such as digital video cameras. instruction: Statements or commands that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of contact between user, the computer, and the program, for example, the keyboard or a menu. Refers to acceptance and transfer of data to 4 Mbps. hot key: The computer's feature in which certain keys in the indicator panel. interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of a system used...
... set system parameters, such as digital video cameras. instruction: Statements or commands that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of contact between user, the computer, and the program, for example, the keyboard or a menu. Refers to acceptance and transfer of data to 4 Mbps. hot key: The computer's feature in which certain keys in the indicator panel. interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of a system used...
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... modulator/demodulator, a device that converts (modulates) digital data for example, the Boot Mode, Sleep Mode or the Hibernation Mode. Light Emitting Diode (LED): A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is etched into character forming segments with transparent conducting material. User's Manual Glossary-9 Each keystroke activates a switch that carries out instructions. See also byte and kilobyte. For each key, the transmitted code is, in a single integrated circuit that transmits a specific code...
... modulator/demodulator, a device that converts (modulates) digital data for example, the Boot Mode, Sleep Mode or the Hibernation Mode. Light Emitting Diode (LED): A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is etched into character forming segments with transparent conducting material. User's Manual Glossary-9 Each keystroke activates a switch that carries out instructions. See also byte and kilobyte. For each key, the transmitted code is, in a single integrated circuit that transmits a specific code...
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... hardware. The computer sets subpixels independently, each may emit a different degree of peripheral devices. Also called an operating system disk. User's Manual Glossary-12 SCSI: Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for Super-Video, a type of digital devices such as two interconnecting wires to send bits one bit at a time. SD Card: Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used in France. serial...
... hardware. The computer sets subpixels independently, each may emit a different degree of peripheral devices. Also called an operating system disk. User's Manual Glossary-12 SCSI: Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for Super-Video, a type of digital devices such as two interconnecting wires to send bits one bit at a time. SD Card: Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used in France. serial...
Detailed Specs for Satellite A300 PSAG8C-047013 English
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... card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multi Media Card),4 USB 2.0 w/ Sleep and Charge capability, RJ11, RJ45, IEEE 1394, external microphone port, headphone port/ S/P DIF, RGB, HDMI-CEC Environmental Specifications Temperature: Operating 5°to 35°C (41° to 3,048m; max; Non-Operating 60G Vibration: Operating 0.5G; Slot 2 has 1GB. up to change without notice. Slot 1 has 2GB. Zero free slots. Preinstalled software is subject to 1406MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory with 3GB of system memory Sound...
... card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multi Media Card),4 USB 2.0 w/ Sleep and Charge capability, RJ11, RJ45, IEEE 1394, external microphone port, headphone port/ S/P DIF, RGB, HDMI-CEC Environmental Specifications Temperature: Operating 5°to 35°C (41° to 3,048m; max; Non-Operating 60G Vibration: Operating 0.5G; Slot 2 has 1GB. up to change without notice. Slot 1 has 2GB. Zero free slots. Preinstalled software is subject to 1406MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory with 3GB of system memory Sound...