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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 accuracy. Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for music, movies, computer programs, data bases and other intellectual property covered by TOSHIBA Corporation. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced only for personal use or use within the home. AMD, the AMD Arrow...
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 accuracy. Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for music, movies, computer programs, data bases and other intellectual property covered by TOSHIBA Corporation. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced only for personal use or use within the home. AMD, the AMD Arrow...
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... be used on the device. If the telephone company notes a problem, they will be installed, or, if already installed, on either the device which can . If advance notice is prohibited. Type of your telephone line, as possible. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of service Your modem is located on standard-device telephone lines. User's Manual vii Connection to maintain uninterrupted service. When...
... be used on the device. If the telephone company notes a problem, they will be installed, or, if already installed, on either the device which can . If advance notice is prohibited. Type of your telephone line, as possible. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of service Your modem is located on standard-device telephone lines. User's Manual vii Connection to maintain uninterrupted service. When...
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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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... with an internal modem. Introduction Modem Bluetooth Wireless communication switch Security Security lock slot Software Operating system TOSHIBA Utilities Plug and Play Some computers in this series are equipped with Bluetooth functions. It is preinstalled as computers and printers. Refer to recognize the connection and make your computer more convenient to use. Some computers in . When you connect an external device to the computer or when you install a component, Plug...
... with an internal modem. Introduction Modem Bluetooth Wireless communication switch Security Security lock slot Software Operating system TOSHIBA Utilities Plug and Play Some computers in this series are equipped with Bluetooth functions. It is preinstalled as computers and printers. Refer to recognize the connection and make your computer more convenient to use. Some computers in . When you connect an external device to the computer or when you install a component, Plug...
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Brightness up Power Volume + Volume DVD menu Arrows OK LED on a DVD movie, if available. This button functions like the ENTER Key. By default, the Sleep mode is equivalent to the power off state of your computer. Opens the main menu on /off . Back Displays the previous window. User's Manual 2-19 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:. The following three options are available...
Brightness up Power Volume + Volume DVD menu Arrows OK LED on a DVD movie, if available. This button functions like the ENTER Key. By default, the Sleep mode is equivalent to the power off state of your computer. Opens the main menu on /off . Back Displays the previous window. User's Manual 2-19 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:. The following three options are available...
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... preinstalled software from the recovery HDD A portion of a problem. When TOSHIBA Leading Innovation>>> appears, release the F12 key. User's Manual 3-9 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 computer. 2. In addition, if you use System Recovery Options if restoring the preinstalled software without System Recovery Options. ■ When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk...
... preinstalled software from the recovery HDD A portion of a problem. When TOSHIBA Leading Innovation>>> appears, release the F12 key. User's Manual 3-9 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 computer. 2. In addition, if you use System Recovery Options if restoring the preinstalled software without System Recovery Options. ■ When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk...
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... display menu. C:\TOSAPINS\*** User's Manual 3-10 Go to save the changes, and select Yes. A menu appears. Getting Started For 2HDDs model, If HDD1 is not first, do as follows. Press the F10 key to the (3.)step. 3. Select Enter Setup b. When drivers Utilities are installed, you can setup the respective drivers and utilities from the following folder. Press the F9 key to set to select CD/DVD in Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords. 4. a. Use...
... display menu. C:\TOSAPINS\*** User's Manual 3-10 Go to save the changes, and select Yes. A menu appears. Getting Started For 2HDDs model, If HDD1 is not first, do as follows. Press the F10 key to the (3.)step. 3. Select Enter Setup b. When drivers Utilities are installed, you can setup the respective drivers and utilities from the following folder. Press the F9 key to set to select CD/DVD in Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords. 4. a. Use...
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... must change [Disabled] to [Enabled] in the HW setup. ■ When USB Sleep and Charge function is a current overflow of the external devices connected to the compatible ports, USB bus power (DC5V) supply may always be stopped for example when carrying the computer in HW Setup, USB bus power (DC5V) will be supplied to compatible ports even when the power of the computer is disabled in HW setup. User's Manual 4-10 Use the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER...
... must change [Disabled] to [Enabled] in the HW setup. ■ When USB Sleep and Charge function is a current overflow of the external devices connected to the compatible ports, USB bus power (DC5V) supply may always be stopped for example when carrying the computer in HW Setup, USB bus power (DC5V) will be supplied to compatible ports even when the power of the computer is disabled in HW setup. User's Manual 4-10 Use the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER...
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... disc cannot be locked. The following actions: ■ Operate the computer for personal computers or 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...
... disc cannot be locked. The following actions: ■ Operate the computer for personal computers or 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...
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...-key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key. When activated, the keys with other dark gray keys. F12 The function keys, not to use keys that enable, disable or configure specific features. See the section, Soft keys: FN key combinations, in combination with the FN key, keys marked with icons execute specific functions on their bottom edge become either numeric keypad keys (FN + F11) or cursor control keys (FN + F10). Since the keyboard is used...
...-key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key. When activated, the keys with other dark gray keys. F12 The function keys, not to use keys that enable, disable or configure specific features. See the section, Soft keys: FN key combinations, in combination with the FN key, keys marked with icons execute specific functions on their bottom edge become either numeric keypad keys (FN + F11) or cursor control keys (FN + F10). Since the keyboard is used...
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... to Mode 1. For normal use a USB mouse and keyboard by pressing any key. Enabled (Mode 1) Enabled (Mode 2) Disabled Enables Sleep and Charge function Mode 1. Disables Sleep and Charge function. (Default) User's Manual 7-6 Some external devices may not be able to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation. The default setting in BIOS Setup is in either mode. There are two modes, Mode 1 and Mode 2 in sleep mode. Disabled Disables the Wake-up on Keyboard. (Default) USB Legacy USB Support Use this option to use of this function in sleep mode, you can turn on...
... to Mode 1. For normal use a USB mouse and keyboard by pressing any key. Enabled (Mode 1) Enabled (Mode 2) Disabled Enables Sleep and Charge function Mode 1. Disables Sleep and Charge function. (Default) User's Manual 7-6 Some external devices may not be able to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation. The default setting in BIOS Setup is in either mode. There are two modes, Mode 1 and Mode 2 in sleep mode. Disabled Disables the Wake-up on Keyboard. (Default) USB Legacy USB Support Use this option to use of this function in sleep mode, you can turn on...
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Optional Devices Removing memory module To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in sleep and hibernation mode. The memory module will become hot. You can damage the computer and the memory module. 2. Remove one screw. Seat the cover and secure it out. Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to remove a memory module with one screw securing the memory module cover. 4. User's Manual 8-10 Turn the computer off and remove all cables connected to the computer. ■...
Optional Devices Removing memory module To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in sleep and hibernation mode. The memory module will become hot. You can damage the computer and the memory module. 2. Remove one screw. Seat the cover and secure it out. Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to remove a memory module with one screw securing the memory module cover. 4. User's Manual 8-10 Turn the computer off and remove all cables connected to the computer. ■...
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... 5, The Keyboard and Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords. Fully discharge the battery, then try typing again. Press FN + F10 and try to charge it . Password Problem Procedure Cannot enter password Refer to screen is garbled Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not selected. Problem Procedure Some letter keys produce numbers Output to the Password section in Power Options. Make sure the software you are using a power saving mode. If the Battery indicator glows...
... 5, The Keyboard and Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords. Fully discharge the battery, then try typing again. Press FN + F10 and try to charge it . Password Problem Procedure Cannot enter password Refer to screen is garbled Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not selected. Problem Procedure Some letter keys produce numbers Output to the Password section in Power Options. Make sure the software you are using a power saving mode. If the Battery indicator glows...
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... the device's power is securely connected to the function computer and to select Restore Original Factory Image from your dealer. When there is no "Recovery Media", you have not created Recovery Media, please contact TOSHIBA support for assistance. Restart Windows. Troubleshooting i.LINK (IEEE1394) device Problem Procedure i.LINK device does not Make sure the cable is turned on -screen directions. launched because However, if you have previously appears when executing chosen to remove the partition...
... the device's power is securely connected to the function computer and to select Restore Original Factory Image from your dealer. When there is no "Recovery Media", you have not created Recovery Media, please contact TOSHIBA support for assistance. Restart Windows. Troubleshooting i.LINK (IEEE1394) device Problem Procedure i.LINK device does not Make sure the cable is turned on -screen directions. launched because However, if you have previously appears when executing chosen to remove the partition...
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... other computing activities. Disclaimers Under some conditions, your computer product only under recommended conditions. Memory (main system) Part of the main system memory may not function properly. For more information. 64-Bit Computing. 64-bit processors are met: ■ 64-bit Operating System ■ 64-bit CPU, Chipset and BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) ■ 64-bit Device drivers ■...
... other computing activities. Disclaimers Under some conditions, your computer product only under recommended conditions. Memory (main system) Part of the main system memory may not function properly. For more information. 64-Bit Computing. 64-bit processors are met: ■ 64-bit Operating System ■ 64-bit CPU, Chipset and BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) ■ 64-bit Device drivers ■...
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... Setup program to make system settings or record other data storage device. control keys: A key or sequence of hardware, software, firmware, and peripheral components assembled to achieve a desired result. controller: Built-in one direction. keyboard controller). Typically used to indicate the transmission speed of instructions written for a computer that enable it to process data into the processor that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer. DC: Direct Current. default...
... Setup program to make system settings or record other data storage device. control keys: A key or sequence of hardware, software, firmware, and peripheral components assembled to achieve a desired result. controller: Built-in one direction. keyboard controller). Typically used to indicate the transmission speed of instructions written for a computer that enable it to process data into the processor that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer. DC: Direct Current. default...
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... keys in the indicator panel. J jumper: A small clip or wire that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of wave frequency that allows you to and from a computer. HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that equals one system or device to set the parameters for example, the keyboard or a menu. hertz: A unit of up to set system parameters, such as digital video cameras. i.LINK (IEEE1394): This port enables...
... keys in the indicator panel. J jumper: A small clip or wire that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of wave frequency that allows you to and from a computer. HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that equals one system or device to set the parameters for example, the keyboard or a menu. hertz: A unit of up to set system parameters, such as digital video cameras. i.LINK (IEEE1394): This port enables...
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... (CPU), one of the main parts of the liquid crystal. modem: Derived from the Greek word kilo, meaning 1000; Glossary K K: Taken from modulator/demodulator, a device that converts (modulates) digital data for example, the Boot Mode, Sleep Mode or the Hibernation Mode. menu: A software interface that uses large scale integration. kilobyte (KB): A unit of data storage equal to digital format where received. User's Manual Glossary-9 M main board: See motherboard...
... (CPU), one of the main parts of the liquid crystal. modem: Derived from the Greek word kilo, meaning 1000; Glossary K K: Taken from modulator/demodulator, a device that converts (modulates) digital data for example, the Boot Mode, Sleep Mode or the Hibernation Mode. menu: A software interface that uses large scale integration. kilobyte (KB): A unit of data storage equal to digital format where received. User's Manual Glossary-9 M main board: See motherboard...
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... an operating system. system disk: A disk that make up a pixel on the IBM keyboard, change information stored in asynchronous serial communications. You cannot access or change some configuration options, stop bit: One or more bits of digital devices such as two interconnecting wires to send bits one green and blue (RGB), that has been formatted with a computer system. See also hardware. See also pixel. User's Manual...
... an operating system. system disk: A disk that make up a pixel on the IBM keyboard, change information stored in asynchronous serial communications. You cannot access or change some configuration options, stop bit: One or more bits of digital devices such as two interconnecting wires to send bits one green and blue (RGB), that has been formatted with a computer system. See also hardware. See also pixel. User's Manual...
Detailed Specs for Satellite A300 PSAGCC-06H019 English
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... shared graphics memory using HyperMemory™ with 4GB of system memory Ports: 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adaptor (SDHC Card, xD picture card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multi Media Card),4 USB 2.0 w/ Sleep and Charge capability, FM-Tuner, RJ45, IEEE 1394, external microphone port, headphone port/ S/P DIF, RGB, TV-Out (S-Video), HDMI-CEC Keyboard Canadian Bilingual Keyboard Full sized 87 keys with 13 Function keys Console button: Mute, CD/DVD, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous, Next Color: Glossy Black Pointing Device Temperature: Operating 5°...
... shared graphics memory using HyperMemory™ with 4GB of system memory Ports: 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adaptor (SDHC Card, xD picture card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multi Media Card),4 USB 2.0 w/ Sleep and Charge capability, FM-Tuner, RJ45, IEEE 1394, external microphone port, headphone port/ S/P DIF, RGB, TV-Out (S-Video), HDMI-CEC Keyboard Canadian Bilingual Keyboard Full sized 87 keys with 13 Function keys Console button: Mute, CD/DVD, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous, Next Color: Glossy Black Pointing Device Temperature: Operating 5°...