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... accurate for personal use or use of Microsoft Corporation. No patent liability is a trademark of the information contained herein. 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 countries/regions. The instructions and descriptions...
... accurate for personal use or use of Microsoft Corporation. No patent liability is a trademark of the information contained herein. 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 countries/regions. The instructions and descriptions...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... occasionally be used on standard-device telephone lines. When you are notified, you will provide this , it may temporarily discontinue service. User's Manual vii In the event repairs are ready to install or use the modem, call your modem's label. If problems arise If any changes necessary to make any of the modem, which is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is subject...
... occasionally be used on standard-device telephone lines. When you are notified, you will provide this , it may temporarily discontinue service. User's Manual vii In the event repairs are ready to install or use the modem, call your modem's label. If problems arise If any changes necessary to make any of the modem, which is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is subject...
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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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... read HW Setup and Passwords, If you are a new user of computers or if you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to begin using your Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/Satellite A300D/Satellite Pro A300D series computer. Preface Congratulations on 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. Be sure to read Getting Started for...
... read HW Setup and Passwords, If you are a new user of computers or if you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to begin using your Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/Satellite A300D/Satellite Pro A300D series computer. Preface Congratulations on 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. Be sure to read Getting Started for...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... drivers are supported only in some models) Connects a security lock to anchor the computer to the Utilities and applications section in this series are equipped with an internal modem. Microsoft® Windows Vista™ is available. The internal modem provides capability for cables between electronic devices such as a standard device in USA and Canada. This switch turns wireless devices RF transmission(Wireless LAN, Bluetooth and WiMAX) functions on analog telephone line conditions. User's Manual...
... drivers are supported only in some models) Connects a security lock to anchor the computer to the Utilities and applications section in this series are equipped with an internal modem. Microsoft® Windows Vista™ is available. The internal modem provides capability for cables between electronic devices such as a standard device in USA and Canada. This switch turns wireless devices RF transmission(Wireless LAN, Bluetooth and WiMAX) functions on analog telephone line conditions. User's Manual...
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... or window option. 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. More information The button provides more detail information. Starts or terminate the operating system. Turns your computer sound off Mute The Grand Tour Increases the computer's display panel brightness in individual steps. To change the setting, click Start → Control panel → System and Maintenance → Power Options →...
... or window option. 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. More information The button provides more detail information. Starts or terminate the operating system. Turns your computer sound off Mute The Grand Tour Increases the computer's display panel brightness in individual steps. To change the setting, click Start → Control panel → System and Maintenance → Power Options →...
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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. Otherwise, space for software may become impossible to re-setup your hard disk, do not change, delete or add partition in a manner other than specified in the manual. Turn off the computer's power. 2. User's Manual 3-9 While holding down the F12 key and turn off your com- Restoring the preinstalled software from...
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. Otherwise, space for software may become impossible to re-setup your hard disk, do not change, delete or add partition in a manner other than specified in the manual. Turn off the computer's power. 2. User's Manual 3-9 While holding down the F12 key and turn off your com- Restoring the preinstalled software from...
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... changes, and select Yes. a. Follow the on-screen instructions. Press the F9 key to set to display the Boot menu. For details, refer to the (3.)step. 3. c. Select Enter Setup b. d. Go to the Boot Priority section in the display menu. Use the up or down cursor key to select CD/DVD in Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords. 4. When drivers Utilities are installed, you can setup the respective drivers and utilities from the following folder. C:\TOSAPINS\*** User's Manual...
... changes, and select Yes. a. Follow the on-screen instructions. Press the F9 key to set to display the Boot menu. For details, refer to the (3.)step. 3. c. Select Enter Setup b. d. Go to the Boot Priority section in the display menu. Use the up or down cursor key to select CD/DVD in Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords. 4. When drivers Utilities are installed, you can setup the respective drivers and utilities from the following folder. C:\TOSAPINS\*** User's Manual...
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... is disabled in Chapter7. This function is turned OFF. USB bus power (DC5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to compatible ports when the AC adaptor is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows. How to view DVD-Video discs. Use the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER application to enable/disable USB sleep and charge function You can run CD/DVD without an adaptor. Operating Basics ■ The USB Sleep and Charge function only works for all other disc drives.
... is disabled in Chapter7. This function is turned OFF. USB bus power (DC5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to compatible ports when the AC adaptor is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows. How to view DVD-Video discs. Use the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER application to enable/disable USB sleep and charge function You can run CD/DVD without an adaptor. Operating Basics ■ The USB Sleep and Charge function only works for all other disc drives.
Users Manual Canada; English
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...format. 3. User's Manual 4-22 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, i.LINK device...
...format. 3. User's Manual 4-22 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, i.LINK device...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... Keyboard Function keys: F1 ... F1 through F12 are key combinations that enable, disable or configure specific features. See the section, Soft keys: FN key combinations, in combination with the FN key, keys marked with soft-key operations. Some software may require you are using two keys instead of one of the 104/105-key enhanced keyboard, shown in combination with other dark gray keys. Soft key settings are not restored by individual keys depends...
... Keyboard Function keys: F1 ... F1 through F12 are key combinations that enable, disable or configure specific features. See the section, Soft keys: FN key combinations, in combination with the FN key, keys marked with soft-key operations. Some software may require you are using two keys instead of one of the 104/105-key enhanced keyboard, shown in combination with other dark gray keys. Soft key settings are not restored by individual keys depends...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... memory modules cool to the outside. Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on either side of the memory module to room temperature before you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will pop up Modes.) 3. Debris on or turned off in boot mode then: 1. You can damage the computer and the memory module. 2. Optional Devices Removing memory module To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in sleep...
... memory modules cool to the outside. Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on either side of the memory module to room temperature before you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will pop up Modes.) 3. Debris on or turned off in boot mode then: 1. You can damage the computer and the memory module. 2. Optional Devices Removing memory module To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in sleep...
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Troubleshooting Problem Procedure Check the Battery indicator. Replace it again. If you are still unable to charge it . Fully discharge the battery, then try typing again. Remapping involves reassigning the meaning of its operating life, see your dealer User's Manual 9-6 Check the power consumption settings in Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords. Problem Procedure Some letter keys produce numbers Output to screen is garbled Check that the numeric keypad overlay is...
Troubleshooting Problem Procedure Check the Battery indicator. Replace it again. If you are still unable to charge it . Fully discharge the battery, then try typing again. Remapping involves reassigning the meaning of its operating life, see your dealer User's Manual 9-6 Check the power consumption settings in Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords. Problem Procedure Some letter keys produce numbers Output to screen is garbled Check that the numeric keypad overlay is...
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... remove the partition and are trying to restore the recovery recovery partition. create Recovery Media. When there is secure. Make sure the FM tuner antenna connection is no "Recovery Media", you have not created Recovery Media, please contact TOSHIBA support for assistance. Reinstall the drivers. User's Manual 9-19 Restart Windows. Make sure the device's power is turned on -screen directions. You will see this manual. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Add Hardware icon. If problems persist, contact your creating Recovery Media" section...
... remove the partition and are trying to restore the recovery recovery partition. create Recovery Media. When there is secure. Make sure the FM tuner antenna connection is no "Recovery Media", you have not created Recovery Media, please contact TOSHIBA support for assistance. Reinstall the drivers. User's Manual 9-19 Restart Windows. Make sure the device's power is turned on -screen directions. You will see this manual. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Add Hardware icon. If problems persist, contact your creating Recovery Media" section...
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... Operating System ■ 64-bit CPU, Chipset and BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) ■ 64-bit Device drivers ■ 64-bit applications Certain device drivers and/or applications may not function properly. See "http://www.pcsupport.toshiba.com" for computing activities will be compatible with 4 GB of data by model and system configuration. A 32-bit version of main system memory allocated to the notebook...
... Operating System ■ 64-bit CPU, Chipset and BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) ■ 64-bit Device drivers ■ 64-bit applications Certain device drivers and/or applications may not function properly. See "http://www.pcsupport.toshiba.com" for computing activities will be compatible with 4 GB of data by model and system configuration. A 32-bit version of main system memory allocated to the notebook...
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..., blinking rectangle or line that interprets and executes instructions. device driver: A program that accepts user input to initiate a particular function within a program. User's Manual Glossary-5 computer system: A combination of keys you turn the computer on. You use the HW Setup program to indicate the transmission speed of the computer that indicates the current position on a fluorescent screen-producing luminous spots. Typically used to control your system works. dialog...
..., blinking rectangle or line that interprets and executes instructions. device driver: A program that accepts user input to initiate a particular function within a program. User's Manual Glossary-5 computer system: A combination of keys you turn the computer on. You use the HW Setup program to indicate the transmission speed of the computer that indicates the current position on a fluorescent screen-producing luminous spots. Typically used to control your system works. dialog...
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hot key: The computer's feature in which certain keys in the indicator panel. I /O: Input/output. In Windows, an icon represents an object that equals one system or device to another computer. instruction: Statements or commands that gives a component access to and from a computer. interrupt request: A signal that specify how to set the parameters for example, the keyboard or a menu. I/O devices: Equipment used specifically to connect one system...
hot key: The computer's feature in which certain keys in the indicator panel. I /O: Input/output. In Windows, an icon represents an object that equals one system or device to another computer. instruction: Statements or commands that gives a component access to and from a computer. interrupt request: A signal that specify how to set the parameters for example, the keyboard or a menu. I/O devices: Equipment used specifically to connect one system...
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... Boot Mode, Sleep Mode or the Hibernation Mode. L level 2 cache: See cache. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): Liquid crystal sealed between the glass sheets alters the brightness of data storage equal to 100,000 simple logic gates on the key. M main board: See motherboard. See also hertz. Also called a screen. Glossary K K: Taken from modulator/demodulator, a device that are activated by manually pressing marked keys. For each key, the transmitted code...
... Boot Mode, Sleep Mode or the Hibernation Mode. L level 2 cache: See cache. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): Liquid crystal sealed between the glass sheets alters the brightness of data storage equal to 100,000 simple logic gates on the key. M main board: See motherboard. See also hertz. Also called a screen. Glossary K K: Taken from modulator/demodulator, a device that are activated by manually pressing marked keys. For each key, the transmitted code...
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... devices. You cannot access or change some configuration options, stop bit: One or more bits of a byte that has been formatted with a computer system. See also hardware. subpixel: Three elements, one red, one bit at a time. SD Card: Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used in asynchronous serial communications. serial communications: A communications technique that uses as few as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants. software: The set...
... devices. You cannot access or change some configuration options, stop bit: One or more bits of a byte that has been formatted with a computer system. See also hardware. subpixel: Three elements, one red, one bit at a time. SD Card: Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used in asynchronous serial communications. serial communications: A communications technique that uses as few as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants. software: The set...
Detailed Specs for Satellite Pro A300 PSAG9C-01200Y English
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... make backup copies of shared video memory Sound System Intel High Definition Audio, built-in areas with TruBrite™ Native LCD Panel Resolution: 1280x800x16.7 million colours External Support and Max. Contact Toshiba Technical Support for use of computer at high altitude (all temperature references are approximate). Non Operating -20° to change without notice. Non-Operating: 1G Environmental Credentials RoHS Canada and International Limited Warranty This Satellite Pro notebook comes...
... make backup copies of shared video memory Sound System Intel High Definition Audio, built-in areas with TruBrite™ Native LCD Panel Resolution: 1280x800x16.7 million colours External Support and Max. Contact Toshiba Technical Support for use of computer at high altitude (all temperature references are approximate). Non Operating -20° to change without notice. Non-Operating: 1G Environmental Credentials RoHS Canada and International Limited Warranty This Satellite Pro notebook comes...