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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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"Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to radio communications. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B ... transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any "critical applications." Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is encouraged to try to radio and TV reception. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference...
"Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to radio communications. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B ... transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any "critical applications." Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is encouraged to try to radio and TV reception. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference...
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... norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC requirements The following two conditions: ❖ This device may be connected 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 Class... telephone company. In most but not all areas, the sum of devices that may cause undesired operation. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call . 4 This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. To be certain of the number of RENs...
... norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC requirements The following two conditions: ❖ This device may be connected 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 Class... telephone company. In most but not all areas, the sum of devices that may cause undesired operation. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call . 4 This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. To be certain of the number of RENs...
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... harm to do this computer. In order to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance 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... network, the telephone company will notify you to make any other number for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of the sending machine or such business,...
... harm to do this computer. In order to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance 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... network, the telephone company will notify you to make any other number for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of the sending machine or such business,...
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... co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are designed to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for more information. FCC requires this device. 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 5.15 GHz to : ❖ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on...
... co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are designed to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for more information. FCC requires this device. 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 5.15 GHz to : ❖ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on...
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...radar detection feature required for European Community operation. The presence of nearby radar operation may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for European Community operation ...Iceland, Spain O O O O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ To remain 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 occurring outside of the Access Point in the area. The...
...radar detection feature required for European Community operation. The presence of nearby radar operation may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for European Community operation ...Iceland, Spain O O O O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ To remain 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 occurring outside of the Access Point in the area. The...
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... and 11n wireless are based on IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n respectively. The TOSHIBA 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release, Version 1.0, of its supported formats; 23 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi® Link 4965AGN This equipment is not...
... and 11n wireless are based on IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n respectively. The TOSHIBA 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release, Version 1.0, of its supported formats; 23 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi® Link 4965AGN This equipment is not...
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...Wireless LAN devices (40 meters/43.74 yards or more information. 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 order to the area outside of the interference range of its ...your computer to enable wireless networks over two or more information. 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. Bluetooth and Wireless LAN ...
...Wireless LAN devices (40 meters/43.74 yards or more information. 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 order to the area outside of the interference range of its ...your computer to enable wireless networks over two or more information. 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. Bluetooth and Wireless LAN ...
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.... Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, 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....countries. As part of this product may contain mercury. Disposal of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. ExpressCard is a registered trademark of PCMCIA. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. MultiMediaCard and MMC ...
.... Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, 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....countries. As part of this product may contain mercury. Disposal of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. ExpressCard is a registered trademark of PCMCIA. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. MultiMediaCard and MMC ...
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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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...; Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode...
...; Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode...
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... your system if the recovery files have been deleted from your optical disc drive is (800) 457-777; The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on...
... your system if the recovery files have been deleted from your optical disc drive is (800) 457-777; The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on...
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Using a mouse You may want to your computer through the USB ports. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. You can attach one from your television (or other video display device), you ... come with your printer. If a USB cable was not included with your printer documentation for further instructions. The computer's USB ports support most USBcompatible keyboards. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer ...
Using a mouse You may want to your computer through the USB ports. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. You can attach one from your television (or other video display device), you ... come with your printer. If a USB cable was not included with your printer documentation for further instructions. The computer's USB ports support most USBcompatible keyboards. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer ...
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Setting up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Printers, click Add a ... and then connect the other end to your printer installation guide for the first time. Getting Started Connecting a printer 81 If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up the printer as described in "Setting up a printer" on -screen instructions to set up your printer.
Setting up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Printers, click Add a ... and then connect the other end to your printer installation guide for the first time. Getting Started Connecting a printer 81 If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up the printer as described in "Setting up a printer" on -screen instructions to set up your printer.
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... care of your computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. The computer returns to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 147. Never use harsh or caustic...
... care of your computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. The computer returns to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 147. Never use harsh or caustic...
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... handle your file correctly. TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows® operating system does not show file extensions. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in the program with a .doc extension. Some applications do not... support long file names and require file names limited to run with , click File, and then Save As, and give the new file a different name. If ...
... handle your file correctly. TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows® operating system does not show file extensions. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in the program with a .doc extension. Some applications do not... support long file names and require file names limited to run with , click File, and then Save As, and give the new file a different name. If ...
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... region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play DVDs while running the computer on restoring files. The drive will be "locked in data storage and support features that already exists on previous video platforms. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive...
... region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play DVDs while running the computer on restoring files. The drive will be "locked in data storage and support features that already exists on previous video platforms. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive...
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... the center hole and edge. If you incorrectly handle the discs, you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. 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 clicks into place. Learning the Basics...
... the center hole and edge. If you incorrectly handle the discs, you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. 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 clicks into place. Learning the Basics...
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... the Basics Using the optical drive Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to recordable optical media. Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your hearing. Do not set the volume... you insert an optical disc into the optical drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If the computer is associated with the media on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. For example,...
... the Basics Using the optical drive Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to recordable optical media. Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your hearing. Do not set the volume... you insert an optical disc into the optical drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If the computer is associated with the media on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. For example,...
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... the power management options preset to the main battery, you travel and need to power the computer. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. Always use it to work for both AC power and battery modes. Mobile Computing Charging batteries... additional charged battery packs with the power management component of the battery. Power management Your computer ships with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. Never leave batteries in system performance or stability issues. Users who are not completely familiar with you can use the ...
... the power management options preset to the main battery, you travel and need to power the computer. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. Always use it to work for both AC power and battery modes. Mobile Computing Charging batteries... additional charged battery packs with the power management component of the battery. Power management Your computer ships with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. Never leave batteries in system performance or stability issues. Users who are not completely familiar with you can use the ...