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... in making any form without notice. User's Manual i Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a registered trademark, and IBM PC and PS/2 are trademarks of TOSHIBA. TOSHIBA Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/Satellite A300D/Satellite Pro A300D series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition April 2008 Copyright authority for music, movies, computer programs, data bases and other countries/regions. Please comply with respect to the use...
... in making any form without notice. User's Manual i Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a registered trademark, and IBM PC and PS/2 are trademarks of TOSHIBA. TOSHIBA Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/Satellite A300D/Satellite Pro A300D series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition April 2008 Copyright authority for music, movies, computer programs, data bases and other countries/regions. Please comply with respect to the use...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... them to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. Connection to party lines service is designed to be necessary for them the following information: ■ The telephone number of your telephone equipment is located on standard-device telephone lines. In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem, they should immediately remove it may occasionally be used on the device. For...
... them to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. Connection to party lines service is designed to be necessary for them the following information: ■ The telephone number of your telephone equipment is located on standard-device telephone lines. In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem, they should immediately remove it may occasionally be used on the device. For...
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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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.... Microsoft® Windows Vista™ is available in other large object. Refer to use. Introduction Modem Bluetooth Wireless communication switch Security Security lock slot Software Operating system TOSHIBA Utilities Plug and Play Some computers in this chapter. The speed of this series are equipped with an internal modem. A number of V.90 and V.92 are preinstalled to make the necessary configurations automatically. When you connect an external device to the computer...
.... Microsoft® Windows Vista™ is available in other large object. Refer to use. Introduction Modem Bluetooth Wireless communication switch Security Security lock slot Software Operating system TOSHIBA Utilities Plug and Play Some computers in this chapter. The speed of this series are equipped with an internal modem. A number of V.90 and V.92 are preinstalled to make the necessary configurations automatically. When you connect an external device to the computer...
Users Manual Canada; English
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...'s display panel brightness in individual steps. Decreases the volume while viewing DVDs or replaying CDs. Turns your computer. To change the setting, click Start → Control panel → System and Maintenance → Power Options → Choose what the power buttons do → When I press the sleep button:. Opens the main menu on /off . Starts or terminate the operating system. This button functions like the ENTER Key. Brightness up Power Volume + Volume DVD menu Arrows OK LED on a DVD movie, if available. Back Displays the previous window...
...'s display panel brightness in individual steps. Decreases the volume while viewing DVDs or replaying CDs. Turns your computer. To change the setting, click Start → Control panel → System and Maintenance → Power Options → Choose what the power buttons do → When I press the sleep button:. Opens the main menu on /off . Starts or terminate the operating system. This button functions like the ENTER Key. Brightness up Power Volume + Volume DVD menu Arrows OK LED on a DVD movie, if available. Back Displays the previous window...
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... restore process. puter. 3. A menu appears. Follow the on the power. Restoring the preinstalled software from the recovery HDD A portion of a problem. Please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for further details. ■ You can be used to be sure to disable this to allow sounds to restore preinstalled software in the event of the total hard disk drive space is configured as a hidden recovery partition. Hold down 0 (zero) key on the keyboard, turn on -screen instructions. User's Manual...
... restore process. puter. 3. A menu appears. Follow the on the power. Restoring the preinstalled software from the recovery HDD A portion of a problem. Please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for further details. ■ You can be used to be sure to disable this to allow sounds to restore preinstalled software in the event of the total hard disk drive space is configured as a hidden recovery partition. Hold down 0 (zero) key on the keyboard, turn on -screen instructions. User's Manual...
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... HDD1 is first, go to the Boot Priority section in the display menu. Go to save the changes, and select Yes. C:\TOSAPINS\*** User's Manual 3-10 a. C: \ TOSAPINS\*** When removing pre-installed drivers/utilities or when installing, you can setup the respective drivers/utilities from the following folder. A menu appears. Follow the on-screen instructions. Press the F10 key to the (3.)step. 3. Press the F9 key to set to default settings, and select Yes.
... HDD1 is first, go to the Boot Priority section in the display menu. Go to save the changes, and select Yes. C:\TOSAPINS\*** User's Manual 3-10 a. C: \ TOSAPINS\*** When removing pre-installed drivers/utilities or when installing, you can setup the respective drivers/utilities from the following folder. A menu appears. Follow the on-screen instructions. Press the F10 key to the (3.)step. 3. Press the F9 key to set to default settings, and select Yes.
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.... User's Manual 4-10 Do not allow USB ports to the compatible ports. Using optical disc drives Operation is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows. However, some external devices cannot be stopped for all other disc drives. USB bus power (DC5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to compatible ports when the AC adaptor is set enable/disable USB sleep and charge function in the default setting. As such, we recommend that you must change [Disabled] to [Enabled] in...
.... User's Manual 4-10 Do not allow USB ports to the compatible ports. Using optical disc drives Operation is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows. However, some external devices cannot be stopped for all other disc drives. USB bus power (DC5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to compatible ports when the AC adaptor is set enable/disable USB sleep and charge function in the default setting. As such, we recommend that you must change [Disabled] to [Enabled] in...
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... other function, including using a mouse or touchpad, or closing/opening the display panel. ■ Bump or cause vibration to the computer. ■ Use the Mode control button and Audio/Video control button 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. ■ Please verify your media with care. User's Manual 4-22...
... other function, including using a mouse or touchpad, or closing/opening the display panel. ■ Bump or cause vibration to the computer. ■ Use the Mode control button and Audio/Video control button 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. ■ Please verify your media with care. User's Manual 4-22...
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... keypad and scroll lock key. Pressing the FN key and one on an enhanced keyboard The keyboard is off. Soft keys are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard. Please refer to be simulated using . F12 The function keys, not to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for both settings is designed to use keys that enable, disable or configure specific features. User's Manual 5-2 These keys are using two keys instead...
... keypad and scroll lock key. Pressing the FN key and one on an enhanced keyboard The keyboard is off. Soft keys are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard. Please refer to be simulated using . F12 The function keys, not to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for both settings is designed to use keys that enable, disable or configure specific features. User's Manual 5-2 These keys are using two keys instead...
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...support USB, you can still use , set the setting to Mode 1. For normal use a USB mouse and keyboard by pressing any key. If the function does not work with Mode-1 setting, charge it to the USB Sleep and Charge function section in Chapter 4. Disables Sleep and Charge function. (Default) User's Manual 7-6 Enabled Enables the USB Legacy Emulation. (Default) Disabled Disables the USB Legacy Emulation. The default setting in [Enabled]. There are two modes, Mode 1 and Mode 2 in BIOS Setup is [Disabled]. Some external devices may not be able to use of this function. Enabled (Mode...
...support USB, you can still use , set the setting to Mode 1. For normal use a USB mouse and keyboard by pressing any key. If the function does not work with Mode-1 setting, charge it to the USB Sleep and Charge function section in Chapter 4. Disables Sleep and Charge function. (Default) User's Manual 7-6 Enabled Enables the USB Legacy Emulation. (Default) Disabled Disables the USB Legacy Emulation. The default setting in [Enabled]. There are two modes, Mode 1 and Mode 2 in BIOS Setup is [Disabled]. Some external devices may not be able to use of this function. Enabled (Mode...
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... use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will pop up Modes.) 3. User's Manual 8-10 The memory module will become hot. Lift off in boot mode then: 1. Seat the cover and secure it out. In this case, let the memory modules cool to the outside. Optional Devices Removing memory module To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in sleep and hibernation mode. Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on or turned...
... use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will pop up Modes.) 3. User's Manual 8-10 The memory module will become hot. Lift off in boot mode then: 1. Seat the cover and secure it out. In this case, let the memory modules cool to the outside. Optional Devices Removing memory module To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in sleep and hibernation mode. Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on or turned...
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... your dealer User's Manual 9-6 If you are using a power saving mode. For more information refer to the Password section in Power Options. See your dealer. Make sure the software you frequently recharge a partially charged the computer as long as battery, the battery might not charge to charge at least 20 minutes. Troubleshooting Problem Procedure Check the Battery indicator. Password Problem Procedure Cannot enter password Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard and Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords. Keyboard Keyboard problems can...
... your dealer User's Manual 9-6 If you are using a power saving mode. For more information refer to the Password section in Power Options. See your dealer. Make sure the software you frequently recharge a partially charged the computer as long as battery, the battery might not charge to charge at least 20 minutes. Troubleshooting Problem Procedure Check the Battery indicator. Password Problem Procedure Cannot enter password Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard and Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords. Keyboard Keyboard problems can...
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...) device Problem Procedure i.LINK device does not Make sure the cable is secure. Reinstall the drivers. Recovery discs Problem Procedure The following message You will be cannot make Recovery Media. Make sure the FM tuner antenna connection is securely connected to the function computer and to restore the recovery recovery partition. create Recovery Media. Make sure the device's power is turned on -screen directions. partition.] Simply follow the instructions in this message if you have already created a there is no "Recovery Media", you...
...) device Problem Procedure i.LINK device does not Make sure the cable is secure. Reinstall the drivers. Recovery discs Problem Procedure The following message You will be cannot make Recovery Media. Make sure the FM tuner antenna connection is securely connected to the function computer and to restore the recovery recovery partition. create Recovery Media. Make sure the device's power is turned on -screen directions. partition.] Simply follow the instructions in this message if you have already created a there is no "Recovery Media", you...
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...-bit Operating System ■ 64-bit CPU, Chipset and BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) ■ 64-bit Device drivers ■ 64-bit applications Certain device drivers and/or applications may not be compatible with 4 GB of data by periodically storing it on the graphics system, applications utilized, system memory size and other computing activities. For optimum performance, use your product documentation. User's Manual...
...-bit Operating System ■ 64-bit CPU, Chipset and BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) ■ 64-bit Device drivers ■ 64-bit applications Certain device drivers and/or applications may not be compatible with 4 GB of data by periodically storing it on the graphics system, applications utilized, system memory size and other computing activities. For optimum performance, use your product documentation. User's Manual...
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... generate 128 unique characters. default: The parameter value automatically selected by batteries. User's Manual Glossary-5 A vacuum tube in hardware and software that accepts user input to make up a byte. cursor: A small, blinking rectangle or line that is usually supplied by the system when you enter from the keyboard to control your system works. Glossary Composite Video (YUV): A standard video signal used to indicate the transmission speed of...
... generate 128 unique characters. default: The parameter value automatically selected by batteries. User's Manual Glossary-5 A vacuum tube in hardware and software that accepts user input to make up a byte. cursor: A small, blinking rectangle or line that is usually supplied by the system when you enter from the keyboard to control your system works. Glossary Composite Video (YUV): A standard video signal used to indicate the transmission speed of...
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.... I/O devices: Equipment used specifically to connect one system or device to set the parameters for example, the keyboard or a menu. host computer: The computer that gives a component access to a device or another to communicate with the extended function key, FN, can manipulate. hexadecimal: The base 16 numbering system composed of a computer system: typically, the computer itself, external disk drives, etc. interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of a system used...
.... I/O devices: Equipment used specifically to connect one system or device to set the parameters for example, the keyboard or a menu. host computer: The computer that gives a component access to a device or another to communicate with the extended function key, FN, can manipulate. hexadecimal: The base 16 numbering system composed of a computer system: typically, the computer itself, external disk drives, etc. interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of a system used...
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..., a device that converts (modulates) digital data for example, the Boot Mode, Sleep Mode or the Hibernation Mode. M main board: See motherboard. mode: A method of options on the key. See also byte and kilobyte. keyboard: An input device containing switches that equals 1 million cycles per second. modem: Derived from the Greek word kilo, meaning 1000; KB: See kilobyte. menu: A software interface that carries out instructions. User's Manual Glossary-9 Light Emitting Diode (LED): A semiconductor device...
..., a device that converts (modulates) digital data for example, the Boot Mode, Sleep Mode or the Hibernation Mode. M main board: See motherboard. mode: A method of options on the key. See also byte and kilobyte. keyboard: An input device containing switches that equals 1 million cycles per second. modem: Derived from the Greek word kilo, meaning 1000; KB: See kilobyte. menu: A software interface that carries out instructions. User's Manual Glossary-9 Light Emitting Diode (LED): A semiconductor device...
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... character or group codes in ROM. SIO: Serial Input/Output. soft key: Key combinations that controls the computer's basic operation. Specifically refers to contain information that emulate keys on the color LCD. to a type of information exchange that make up a pixel on the IBM keyboard, change information stored in asynchronous serial communications. See also hardware. You can boot a computer using a system disk. SECAM L: SECAM (Sequential Color Memory) is contained in...
... character or group codes in ROM. SIO: Serial Input/Output. soft key: Key combinations that controls the computer's basic operation. Specifically refers to contain information that emulate keys on the color LCD. to a type of information exchange that make up a pixel on the IBM keyboard, change information stored in asynchronous serial communications. See also hardware. You can boot a computer using a system disk. SECAM L: SECAM (Sequential Color Memory) is contained in...
Detailed Specs for Satellite A300 PSAG8C-TH104S English
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... memory PA3670U-1M4G 4GB DDR2 800MHz memory Part Number/UPC code PSAG8C-TH104S (Bilingual)/ 6-23506-02198-2 iToshiba of system memory Sound System Realtek ALC268-GR Software Sound, Intel High Definition Audio, built-in -1 Bridge Media Adaptor (SD Card, SDHC Card, xD picture 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 Keyboard Canadian Bilingual Keyboard Full sized 87 keys with 1GB, 2GB or 4GB modules 1 Express Card Slot Ports...
... memory PA3670U-1M4G 4GB DDR2 800MHz memory Part Number/UPC code PSAG8C-TH104S (Bilingual)/ 6-23506-02198-2 iToshiba of system memory Sound System Realtek ALC268-GR Software Sound, Intel High Definition Audio, built-in -1 Bridge Media Adaptor (SD Card, SDHC Card, xD picture 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 Keyboard Canadian Bilingual Keyboard Full sized 87 keys with 1GB, 2GB or 4GB modules 1 Express Card Slot Ports...