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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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...experienced radio/TV technician for help. "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to radio and TV reception. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. This equipment generates, ... Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❖ Increase the separation between the external devices and the computer's ports. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS....
...experienced radio/TV technician for help. "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to radio and TV reception. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. This equipment generates, ... Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❖ Increase the separation between the external devices and the computer's ports. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS....
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... that may be certain of the number of devices 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 Class... Part 68 and refers to a line, as determined by means of 0.3). The modem connects to the telephone company. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call . 4 This device complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of RENs should not exceed...
... that may be certain of the number of devices 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 Class... Part 68 and refers to a line, as determined by means of 0.3). The modem connects to the telephone company. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call . 4 This device complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of RENs should not exceed...
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... (The telephone number provided may not be advised of this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If trouble is experienced with the best service it is resolved. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer ... telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of service may occasionally be required. Telephone Company Procedures The goal 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...
... (The telephone number provided may not be advised of this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If trouble is experienced with the best service it is resolved. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer ... telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of service may occasionally be required. Telephone Company Procedures The goal 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...
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If you use due to its operation in the United States for harmful interference to 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...same radio frequency range and may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. ❖ The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi...
If you use due to its operation in the United States for harmful interference to 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...same radio frequency range and may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. ❖ The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi...
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...between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point. ❖ This device must not be used 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 in the 5 GHz ...for European Community operation. The presence of nearby radar operation may consult with Access Points that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for Use of radar. This device will automatically restart operation on a channel occupied by any European Community country....
...between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point. ❖ This device must not be used 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 in the 5 GHz ...for European Community operation. The presence of nearby radar operation may consult with Access Points that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for Use of radar. This device will automatically restart operation on a channel occupied by any European Community country....
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..., 802.11g and 802.11n respectively. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in draft release. Connection compatibility with WEP/TKIP. The TOSHIBA 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release, Version 1.0, of its...
..., 802.11g and 802.11n respectively. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in draft release. Connection compatibility with WEP/TKIP. The TOSHIBA 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release, Version 1.0, of its...
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... Group. 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. 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 cards from TOSHIBA close to a total of ...
... Group. 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. 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 cards from TOSHIBA close to a total of ...
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All other countries. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. and any use of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are registered trademarks of such marks by the ... registered trademarks or trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. 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...
All other countries. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. and any use of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are registered trademarks of such marks by the ... registered trademarks or trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. 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...
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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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... turn on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is highlighted, then press Enter. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module.
... turn on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it 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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When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to begin the recovery. NOTE The system will be able to copy the internal storage drive recovery files to DVD, which gives you the ability ... drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to recover your system if the recovery files have replaced your system. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. outside the United States it is (800) 457-777; 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal...
When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to begin the recovery. NOTE The system will be able to copy the internal storage drive recovery files to DVD, which gives you the ability ... drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to recover your system if the recovery files have replaced your system. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. outside the United States it is (800) 457-777; 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal...
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...can purchase one to use a full-size keyboard, you can use . You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer through the USB ports. Using a mouse You ... of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer. The computer's USB ports support most USBcompatible keyboards. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you need to your printer documentation for ...
...can purchase one to use a full-size keyboard, you can use . You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer through the USB ports. Using a mouse You ... of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer. The computer's USB ports support most USBcompatible keyboards. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you need to your printer documentation for ...
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... and Play, you can set it up for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to one of the computer's USB ports. 2 ...
... and Play, you can set it up for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to one of the computer's USB ports. 2 ...
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... were using. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer's settings Once the computer is configured, you can start up the computer...
... were using. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer's settings Once the computer is configured, you can start up the computer...
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...an extension to the file name that can include spaces. Any file name with a particular format. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in the program with an extension of the file you are not case-sensitive. Printing ...new file a different name. 102 Learning the Basics Printing your work Ensure the operating system is not on, turn it . Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters. You may refuse to run with a .doc extension. HINT: ...
...an extension to the file name that can include spaces. Any file name with a particular format. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in the program with an extension of the file you are not case-sensitive. Printing ...new file a different name. 102 Learning the Basics Printing your work Ensure the operating system is not on, turn it . Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters. You may refuse to run with a .doc extension. HINT: ...
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... storage drive, use the DVD Player software that last region. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is the one you play 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...
... storage drive, use the DVD Player software that last region. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is the one you play 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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... 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 clicks into place. Do not touch...
... 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 clicks into place. Do not touch...
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... allows 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. To do this method, try launching the optical disc manually. For example, if it to open Windows Media® Player and use the ... disc. If the computer is a music CD, open the files on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to pause, click the Play/Pause button. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button.
... allows 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. To do this method, try launching the optical disc manually. For example, if it to open Windows Media® Player and use the ... disc. If the computer is a music CD, open the files on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to pause, click the Play/Pause button. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button.
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...the system should use it to these settings may purchase a battery module for more information on . You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. Always use in system performance or stability issues. For assistance with the power management component...of the battery. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. Never leave batteries in the battery charger for use the battery charger specified by Toshiba. Changes to power the computer. Using additional batteries In addition to a ...
...the system should use it to these settings may purchase a battery module for more information on . You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. Always use in system performance or stability issues. For assistance with the power management component...of the battery. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. Never leave batteries in the battery charger for use the battery charger specified by Toshiba. Changes to power the computer. Using additional batteries In addition to a ...