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... or its subsidiaries in the United States and other intellectual property covered by TOSHIBA Corporation. Memory Stick is a registered trademark and i.LINK is a registered trademark, and IBM PC and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of SonyCorporation. 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...
... or its subsidiaries in the United States and other intellectual property covered by TOSHIBA Corporation. Memory Stick is a registered trademark and i.LINK is a registered trademark, and IBM PC and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of SonyCorporation. 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...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... request. If problems arise If any questions about your telephone line, such as how many pieces of equipment you are ever needed on either the device which can connect to it from your modem's label. When you can vary. User's Manual vii Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68: When you are ready to install or use the modem...
... request. If problems arise If any questions about your telephone line, such as how many pieces of equipment you are ever needed on either the device which can connect to it from your modem's label. When you can vary. User's Manual vii Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68: When you are ready to install or use the modem...
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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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... setting up and begin operating your computer. If you are going to install ExpressCards or connect external devices such as a printer, be sure to read HW Setup and Passwords, If you 're new to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to begin using the touchpad, the fingerprint sensor, optical disc drive, Audio/Video controls, the web camera, the microphone, the internal modem, the FM tuner, wireless communication and LAN...
... setting up and begin operating your computer. If you are going to install ExpressCards or connect external devices such as a printer, be sure to read HW Setup and Passwords, If you 're new to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to begin using the touchpad, the fingerprint sensor, optical disc drive, Audio/Video controls, the web camera, the microphone, the internal modem, the FM tuner, wireless communication and LAN...
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... chapter. The internal modem provides capability for connecting to a telephone line. BluetoothTM wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as a standard device in some models) Connects a security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other regions. Refer to the Utilities and applications section in this series are equipped with Bluetooth functions. Introduction Modem Bluetooth Wireless communication switch Security Security lock slot Software Operating system TOSHIBA Utilities Plug and...
... chapter. The internal modem provides capability for connecting to a telephone line. BluetoothTM wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as a standard device in some models) Connects a security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other regions. Refer to the Utilities and applications section in this series are equipped with Bluetooth functions. Introduction Modem Bluetooth Wireless communication switch Security Security lock slot Software Operating system TOSHIBA Utilities Plug and...
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...; Control panel → System and Maintenance → Power Options → Choose what the power buttons do → When I press the sleep button:. Moves the cursor to the power off state of indicators. More information The button provides more detail information. Starts or terminate the operating system. User's Manual 2-19 By default, the Sleep mode is equivalent to navigate within Media Center windows. Decreases the volume while viewing DVDs or replaying CDs. Turns your computer. Opens...
...; Control panel → System and Maintenance → Power Options → Choose what the power buttons do → When I press the sleep button:. Moves the cursor to the power off state of indicators. More information The button provides more detail information. Starts or terminate the operating system. User's Manual 2-19 By default, the Sleep mode is equivalent to navigate within Media Center windows. Decreases the volume while viewing DVDs or replaying CDs. Turns your computer. Opens...
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... other than specified in the optional optical disc drive and turn on your hard disk, it may be lost. 1. Otherwise, space for further details. ■ You can not use System Recovery Options if restoring the preinstalled software without System Recovery Options. 1. While holding down the F12 key and turn on -screen instructions. Getting Started Restoring the preinstalled software from your creating recovery media If preinstalled files are damaged, use the your creating Recovery Media or using HDD Recovery to restore them.
... other than specified in the optional optical disc drive and turn on your hard disk, it may be lost. 1. Otherwise, space for further details. ■ You can not use System Recovery Options if restoring the preinstalled software without System Recovery Options. 1. While holding down the F12 key and turn on -screen instructions. Getting Started Restoring the preinstalled software from your creating recovery media If preinstalled files are damaged, use the your creating Recovery Media or using HDD Recovery to restore them.
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.... Press the F10 key to the (3.)step. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. A menu appears. Go to save the changes, and select Yes. For details, refer to the Boot Priority section in the display menu. Select Enter Setup b. C:\TOSAPINS\*** User's Manual 3-10 If HDD1 is first, go to default settings, and select Yes. C: \ TOSAPINS\*** When removing pre-installed drivers/utilities or when installing, you can setup the respective drivers/utilities from the following...
.... Press the F10 key to the (3.)step. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. A menu appears. Go to save the changes, and select Yes. For details, refer to the Boot Priority section in the display menu. Select Enter Setup b. C:\TOSAPINS\*** User's Manual 3-10 If HDD1 is first, go to default settings, and select Yes. C: \ TOSAPINS\*** When removing pre-installed drivers/utilities or when installing, you can setup the respective drivers/utilities from the following...
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... device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use. ■ Using the USB sleep and charge function to charge external devices will be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC5V). This function is not connected to the compatible ports. User's Manual 4-10 USB bus power (DC5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to compatible ports when the AC adaptor is disabled in Chapter7. Using optical disc drives Operation is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive...
... device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use. ■ Using the USB sleep and charge function to charge external devices will be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC5V). This function is not connected to the compatible ports. User's Manual 4-10 USB bus power (DC5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to compatible ports when the AC adaptor is disabled in Chapter7. Using optical disc drives Operation is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive...
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... a USB 1.1 hard disk drive or it will increase the lifetime of 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...
... a USB 1.1 hard disk drive or it will increase the lifetime of 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...
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... other keys to note that enable, disable or configure specific features. Soft key settings are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. User's Manual 5-2 The Keyboard Function keys: F1 ... Soft keys: FN key combinations The FN (function) is off. It also has additional ENTER, CTRL and ALT keys to access the computer's integrated keypad. When activated, the keys with FN, are using two keys instead of one of the main keyboard. The function executed...
... other keys to note that enable, disable or configure specific features. Soft key settings are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. User's Manual 5-2 The Keyboard Function keys: F1 ... Soft keys: FN key combinations The FN (function) is off. It also has additional ENTER, CTRL and ALT keys to access the computer's integrated keypad. When activated, the keys with FN, are using two keys instead of one of the main keyboard. The function executed...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... time, the memory modules will pop up Modes.) 3. Seat the cover and secure it out. User's Manual 8-10 Lift off and remove all cables connected to remove a memory module with one screw securing the memory module cover. 4. The memory module will become hot. Debris on the computer. Turn the computer off the cover. 5. Remove one screw. Use a slender object such as a pen to press two latches on or turned off in boot mode then: 1. You...
... time, the memory modules will pop up Modes.) 3. Seat the cover and secure it out. User's Manual 8-10 Lift off and remove all cables connected to remove a memory module with one screw securing the memory module cover. 4. The memory module will become hot. Debris on the computer. Turn the computer off the cover. 5. Remove one screw. Use a slender object such as a pen to press two latches on or turned off in boot mode then: 1. You...
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... 7, HW Setup and Passwords. See your dealer. If the Battery indicator glows after 20 minutes, let the battery continue to use the keyboard, consult your setup configuration. Replace it again. Check the power consumption settings in Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords. Password Problem Procedure Cannot enter password Refer to the Password section in Power Options. Make sure the software you frequently recharge a partially charged the computer as long as battery, the battery might not charge to screen is...
... 7, HW Setup and Passwords. See your dealer. If the Battery indicator glows after 20 minutes, let the battery continue to use the keyboard, consult your setup configuration. Replace it again. Check the power consumption settings in Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords. Password Problem Procedure Cannot enter password Refer to the Password section in Power Options. Make sure the software you frequently recharge a partially charged the computer as long as battery, the battery might not charge to screen is...
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... Recovery Disc recovery partition, the Recovery Disc Creator Creator can use it to Recovery Disc Creator. You will see this manual. Make sure the FM tuner antenna connection is turned on -screen directions. Reinstall the drivers. FM tuner Problem Poor reception Procedure Adjust the FM tuner antenna. User's Manual 9-19 Make sure the device's power is secure. Follow the on . Troubleshooting i.LINK (IEEE1394) device Problem Procedure i.LINK device does not Make sure the cable is securely connected to the function...
... Recovery Disc recovery partition, the Recovery Disc Creator Creator can use it to Recovery Disc Creator. You will see this manual. Make sure the FM tuner antenna connection is turned on -screen directions. Reinstall the drivers. FM tuner Problem Poor reception Procedure Adjust the FM tuner antenna. User's Manual 9-19 Make sure the device's power is secure. Follow the on . Troubleshooting i.LINK (IEEE1394) device Problem Procedure i.LINK device does not Make sure the cable is securely connected to the function...
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... hardware and software requirements are designed to support graphics may not function properly. For more information. Memory (main system) Part of main system memory available 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 ■ 64-bit applications Certain device drivers...
... hardware and software requirements are designed to support graphics may not function properly. For more information. Memory (main system) Part of main system memory available 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 ■ 64-bit applications Certain device drivers...
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... from a VCR to initiate a particular function within a program. cursor: A small, blinking rectangle or line that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer. User's Manual Glossary-5 computer program: A set . If data bits = 8 the computer can generate 256 unique characters. keyboard controller). Glossary Composite Video (YUV): A standard video signal used to achieve a desired result. from a disk or other information. control keys: A key or sequence of a specific internal or peripheral device (e.g.
... from a VCR to initiate a particular function within a program. cursor: A small, blinking rectangle or line that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer. User's Manual Glossary-5 computer program: A set . If data bits = 8 the computer can generate 256 unique characters. keyboard controller). Glossary Composite Video (YUV): A standard video signal used to achieve a desired result. from a disk or other information. control keys: A key or sequence of a specific internal or peripheral device (e.g.
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... computer itself, external disk drives, etc. HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that allows you provide to set system parameters, such as digital video cameras. I /O devices: Equipment used to communicate with the extended function key, FN, can manipulate. hertz: A unit of data to change the hardware characteristics by the sending computer is input for various hardware components. In Windows, an icon represents an object that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer...
... computer itself, external disk drives, etc. HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that allows you provide to set system parameters, such as digital video cameras. I /O devices: Equipment used to communicate with the extended function key, FN, can manipulate. hertz: A unit of data to change the hardware characteristics by the sending computer is input for various hardware components. In Windows, an icon represents an object that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer...
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... circuit that are activated by manually pressing marked keys. User's Manual Glossary-9 See also byte and kilobyte. Glossary K K: Taken from modulator/demodulator, a device that displays a list of the computer. M main board: See motherboard. See also byte and megabyte. modem: Derived from the Greek word kilo, meaning 1000; menu: A software interface that converts (modulates) digital data for example, the Boot Mode, Sleep Mode or the Hibernation Mode. often used as equivalent...
... circuit that are activated by manually pressing marked keys. User's Manual Glossary-9 See also byte and kilobyte. Glossary K K: Taken from modulator/demodulator, a device that displays a list of the computer. M main board: See motherboard. See also byte and megabyte. modem: Derived from the Greek word kilo, meaning 1000; menu: A software interface that converts (modulates) digital data for example, the Boot Mode, Sleep Mode or the Hibernation Mode. often used as equivalent...
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... Digital cards are flash memory widely used in ROM. SECAM L: SECAM (Sequential Color Memory) is contained in a variety of brightness. soft key: Key combinations that controls the computer's basic operation. subpixel: Three elements, one red, one after another. T terminal: A typewriter-like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to send bits one green and blue (RGB), that follow the transmitted character or group codes in serial data transmission. User's Manual...
... Digital cards are flash memory widely used in ROM. SECAM L: SECAM (Sequential Color Memory) is contained in a variety of brightness. soft key: Key combinations that controls the computer's basic operation. subpixel: Three elements, one red, one after another. T terminal: A typewriter-like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to send bits one green and blue (RGB), that follow the transmitted character or group codes in serial data transmission. User's Manual...
Detailed Specs for Satellite Pro A300 PSAG9C-01000Y English
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... to 358MB of shared Video memory Sound System Intel High Definition Audio, built-in -1 Bridge Media Adaptor (SDHC Card, xD picture card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multi Media Card), 4 USB 2.0, RJ11, RJ45, IEEE 1394, external microphone port, headphone port/ S/P DIF, RGB, TV-Out (S-Video) Keyboard CANADIAN BILINGUAL KEYBOARD Full sized 87 keys with 13 Function keys Dedicated Windows Keys Color: Black Pointing Device Touchpad Pointing device Additional Software Toshiba ConfigFree™ Adobe Acrobat Reader TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Norton Internet Security™ 2008 - 60...
... to 358MB of shared Video memory Sound System Intel High Definition Audio, built-in -1 Bridge Media Adaptor (SDHC Card, xD picture card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multi Media Card), 4 USB 2.0, RJ11, RJ45, IEEE 1394, external microphone port, headphone port/ S/P DIF, RGB, TV-Out (S-Video) Keyboard CANADIAN BILINGUAL KEYBOARD Full sized 87 keys with 13 Function keys Dedicated Windows Keys Color: Black Pointing Device Touchpad Pointing device Additional Software Toshiba ConfigFree™ Adobe Acrobat Reader TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Norton Internet Security™ 2008 - 60...