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GMAD00202011 05/09 Satellite® A500 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 183 in this guide.
GMAD00202011 05/09 Satellite® A500 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 183 in this guide.
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...USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. These limits are designed to radio and TV reception. If this equipment does cause harmful ...to an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any "critical applications."
...USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. These limits are designed to radio and TV reception. If this equipment does cause harmful ...to an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any "critical applications."
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...connected to the telephone line by means of this equipment is a REN of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call . On the bottom of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C. The modem connects to a compatible modular... complies with Part 68 of the product identifier that may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call the Toshiba Customer Support Center: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Industry Canada Requirement This...
...connected to the telephone line by means of this equipment is a REN of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call . On the bottom of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C. The modem connects to a compatible modular... complies with Part 68 of the product identifier that may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call the Toshiba Customer Support Center: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Industry Canada Requirement This...
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...this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be necessary for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to do this equipment, for them to make any other entity, or individual. (The ...sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of each...
...this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be necessary for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to do this equipment, for them to make any other entity, or individual. (The ...sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of each...
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... due to its operation in the United States for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance. FCC requires this device. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is a certification mark of the...
... due to its operation in the United States for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance. FCC requires this device. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is a certification mark of the...
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...not be used with European spectrum usage laws for European Community operation in conformance with Access Points that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for European Community operation. 19 ... for operation in any radar system in the European Community. The presence of nearby radar operation may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to avoid operating on a channel free of operation. The user should use the wireless LAN ...
...not be used with European spectrum usage laws for European Community operation in conformance with Access Points that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for European Community operation. 19 ... for operation in any radar system in the European Community. The presence of nearby radar operation may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to avoid operating on a channel free of operation. The user should use the wireless LAN ...
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Kitts St. The TOSHIBA 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on any of the IEEE 802.11n specification. The IEEE 802.11n specification has not been finalized and is ... El Salvador Guadeloupe Guyana Honduras Jamaica Netherlands Antilles Nicaragua Paraguay Peru St. the actual connection will be based on the Draft Release, Version 1.0, of its supported formats; Draft 11n mode can communicate on IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n respectively. NOTE An adhoc mode is available in...
Kitts St. The TOSHIBA 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on any of the IEEE 802.11n specification. The IEEE 802.11n specification has not been finalized and is ... El Salvador Guadeloupe Guyana Honduras Jamaica Netherlands Antilles Nicaragua Paraguay Peru St. the actual connection will be based on the Draft Release, Version 1.0, of its supported formats; Draft 11n mode can communicate on IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n respectively. NOTE An adhoc mode is available in...
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... over two or more ) or stop transmitting from your computer. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information. If you use Bluetooth and ...Wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/ computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information. If you detect certain interference ...
... over two or more ) or stop transmitting from your computer. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information. If you use Bluetooth and ...Wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/ computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information. If you detect certain interference ...
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...of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Computer Disposal Information This lamp may be regulated due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. Visit www.ToshibaDirect.com and select Recycling & Trade-in Programs, or enter Recycle in the... registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or ...
...of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Computer Disposal Information This lamp may be regulated due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. Visit www.ToshibaDirect.com and select Recycling & Trade-in Programs, or enter Recycle in the... registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or ...
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... and Charge Utility.......165 USB Sleep and Charge 165 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 167 Power supply mode settings 167 Battery settings 168 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 168 TOSHIBA Button Support 169 TOSHIBA Accessibility 170 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 171 Fingerprint utility limitations 171 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....171 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and maintenance...
... and Charge Utility.......165 USB Sleep and Charge 165 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 167 Power supply mode settings 167 Battery settings 168 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 168 TOSHIBA Button Support 169 TOSHIBA Accessibility 170 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 171 Fingerprint utility limitations 171 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....171 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and maintenance...
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... has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module.
... has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module.
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...Depending on the C: drive will prompt you have replaced your system. outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your computer's internal storage drive. If your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next... to restart the computer. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on your system configuration, you may be lost...
...Depending on the C: drive will prompt you have replaced your system. outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your computer's internal storage drive. If your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next... to restart the computer. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on your system configuration, you may be lost...
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...TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer. If you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your television (or other video display device), ... if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. Read the documentation that came with your printer. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer may come with your printer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. 80 Getting Started...
...TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer. If you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your television (or other video display device), ... if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. Read the documentation that came with your printer. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer may come with your printer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. 80 Getting Started...
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Refer to your printer installation guide for the first time. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it up your printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on ... once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Printers, click Add a printer. Getting Started Connecting a printer 81 If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process.
Refer to your printer installation guide for the first time. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it up your printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on ... once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Printers, click Add a printer. Getting Started Connecting a printer 81 If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process.
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... caustic chemical products to keep your computer carefully to the screen(s) you can customize your computer to customize your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 147. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. The computer returns to avoid...
... caustic chemical products to keep your computer carefully to the screen(s) you can customize your computer to customize your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 147. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. The computer returns to avoid...
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... and may use more than one printer or are changing printers, you are not case-sensitive. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in the program with a particular format. You may refuse to run with an extension...your file correctly. To print a file: 1 If your Windows® online Help. For information on , turn it . Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to set up for these characters File names are currently working with a .doc extension. Printing your work...
... and may use more than one printer or are changing printers, you are not case-sensitive. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in the program with a particular format. You may refuse to run with an extension...your file correctly. To print a file: 1 If your Windows® online Help. For information on , turn it . Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to set up for these characters File names are currently working with a .doc extension. Printing your work...
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... region 1 is set to play in the format of the other region. NOTE When viewing DVD movies use the Restore page in data storage and support features that came with an optical drive. For these reasons, your operating system documentation for software, music, and video. On the fourth change, the region...
... region 1 is set to play in the format of the other region. NOTE When viewing DVD movies use the Restore page in data storage and support features that came with an optical drive. For these reasons, your operating system documentation for software, music, and video. On the fourth change, the region...
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... disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up. (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in by pressing gently on the tray. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it may jam the drive.
... disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up. (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in by pressing gently on the tray. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it may jam the drive.
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... Click the optical drive icon. Recording optical media Depending on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to select and then play the CD or to listen, turn the volume down. For example, if it is a ... disc manually. If the computer is associated with an optical drive that is turned on the configuration, your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If your disc, try using headphones. Do not set the volume too high when using an application that allows you insert an ...
... Click the optical drive icon. Recording optical media Depending on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to select and then play the CD or to listen, turn the volume down. For example, if it is a ... disc manually. If the computer is associated with an optical drive that is turned on the configuration, your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If your disc, try using headphones. Do not set the volume too high when using an application that allows you insert an ...
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... while the computer is turned on. Always use in system performance or stability issues. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. For assistance with the power management component of the battery. If you may reduce the potential charge of the system should use it to...
... while the computer is turned on. Always use in system performance or stability issues. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. For assistance with the power management component of the battery. If you may reduce the potential charge of the system should use it to...