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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, data bases and other intellectual property covered by TOSHIBA Corporation. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for personal use or use beyond that stipulated above (including conversion to digital format, alteration, transfer of Eastman Kodak. Trademarks IBM is a trademark of copied material and...
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, data bases and other intellectual property covered by TOSHIBA Corporation. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for personal use or use beyond that stipulated above (including conversion to digital format, alteration, transfer of Eastman Kodak. Trademarks IBM is a trademark of copied material and...
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... installed, or, if already installed, on your modem, they may cause harm to the telephone network. Connection to party lines service is prohibited. Type of your right to file a complaint with the best service it may temporarily discontinue service. For the REN of your telephone equipment is located on standard-device telephone lines. The modem connects to the telephone line by TOSHIBA...
... installed, or, if already installed, on your modem, they may cause harm to the telephone network. Connection to party lines service is prohibited. Type of your right to file a complaint with the best service it may temporarily discontinue service. For the REN of your telephone equipment is located on standard-device telephone lines. The modem connects to the telephone line by TOSHIBA...
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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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... learn how this manual by -step instructions on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, 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. If you how to the computers and carefully read HW Setup and Passwords, If you are a new user of the TOSHIBA Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/Satellite A300D/Satellite Pro A300D series computer. This manual tells you are an...
... learn how this manual by -step instructions on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, 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. If you how to the computers and carefully read HW Setup and Passwords, If you are a new user of the TOSHIBA Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/Satellite A300D/Satellite Pro A300D series computer. This manual tells you are an...
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... when you install a component, Plug and Play capability enables the system to a telephone line. Refer to use. This switch turns wireless devices RF transmission(Wireless LAN, Bluetooth and WiMAX) functions on analog telephone line conditions. A number of V.90 and V.92 are preinstalled to make the necessary configurations automatically. Introduction Modem Bluetooth Wireless communication switch Security Security lock slot Software Operating system TOSHIBA Utilities Plug and Play Some computers in this series are equipped with Bluetooth functions.
... when you install a component, Plug and Play capability enables the system to a telephone line. Refer to use. This switch turns wireless devices RF transmission(Wireless LAN, Bluetooth and WiMAX) functions on analog telephone line conditions. A number of V.90 and V.92 are preinstalled to make the necessary configurations automatically. Introduction Modem Bluetooth Wireless communication switch Security Security lock slot Software Operating system TOSHIBA Utilities Plug and Play Some computers in this series are equipped with Bluetooth functions.
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Brightness up Power Volume + Volume DVD menu Arrows OK LED on a DVD movie, if available. This button functions like the ENTER Key. Opens the main menu on /off Mute The Grand Tour Increases the computer's display panel brightness in individual steps. Turns your computer. To change the setting, click Start → Control panel → System and Maintenance → Power Options → Choose what the power buttons do → When I press the sleep button:. The following three options are available: Do nothig, Sleep and...
Brightness up Power Volume + Volume DVD menu Arrows OK LED on a DVD movie, if available. This button functions like the ENTER Key. Opens the main menu on /off Mute The Grand Tour Increases the computer's display panel brightness in individual steps. Turns your computer. To change the setting, click Start → Control panel → System and Maintenance → Power Options → Choose what the power buttons do → When I press the sleep button:. The following three options are available: Do nothig, Sleep and...
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.... 1. Restoring the preinstalled software from the recovery HDD A portion of a problem. When re-setting up your hard disk, do not change, delete or add partition in a manner other than specified in the optional optical disc drive and turn on the power. Please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for further details. ■ You can not use System Recovery Options if restoring the preinstalled software without System Recovery Options. 1. Getting Started Restoring the preinstalled software from your creating recovery media If...
.... 1. Restoring the preinstalled software from the recovery HDD A portion of a problem. When re-setting up your hard disk, do not change, delete or add partition in a manner other than specified in the optional optical disc drive and turn on the power. Please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for further details. ■ You can not use System Recovery Options if restoring the preinstalled software without System Recovery Options. 1. Getting Started Restoring the preinstalled software from your creating recovery media If...
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... the Boot Priority section in the display menu. A menu appears. Follow the on-screen instructions. a. d. C:\TOSAPINS\*** User's Manual 3-10 C: \ TOSAPINS\*** When removing pre-installed drivers/utilities or when installing, you can setup the respective drivers/utilities from the following folder. When drivers Utilities are installed, you can setup the respective drivers and utilities from the following folder. Getting Started For 2HDDs model, If HDD1 is not first, do as follows. c. Press the F10 key to...
... the Boot Priority section in the display menu. A menu appears. Follow the on-screen instructions. a. d. C:\TOSAPINS\*** User's Manual 3-10 C: \ TOSAPINS\*** When removing pre-installed drivers/utilities or when installing, you can setup the respective drivers/utilities from the following folder. When drivers Utilities are installed, you can setup the respective drivers and utilities from the following folder. Getting Started For 2HDDs model, If HDD1 is not first, do as follows. c. Press the F10 key to...
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..., the battery of the computer is turned OFF. As such, we recommend that you must change [Disabled] to [Enabled] in your bag. The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of the computer is turned OFF. This function is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows. Use the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER application to [Enabled] in the default setting. Operating Basics ■ The USB Sleep and Charge function only works for all other disc drives. User's Manual...
..., the battery of the computer is turned OFF. As such, we recommend that you must change [Disabled] to [Enabled] in your bag. The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of the computer is turned OFF. This function is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows. Use the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER application to [Enabled] in the default setting. Operating Basics ■ The USB Sleep and Charge function only works for all other disc drives. User's Manual...
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... 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, or an optical...
... 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, or an optical...
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.... It also has additional ENTER, CTRL and ALT keys to access the computer's integrated keypad. Please refer to use keys that enable, disable or configure specific features. Soft key settings are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Emulating keys on default for more information on how to operate these keys, taking care to note that the power on an enhanced keyboard The keyboard is off. Press FN...
.... It also has additional ENTER, CTRL and ALT keys to access the computer's integrated keypad. Please refer to use keys that enable, disable or configure specific features. Soft key settings are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Emulating keys on default for more information on how to operate these keys, taking care to note that the power on an enhanced keyboard The keyboard is off. Press FN...
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... computer. User's Manual 8-10 Optional Devices Removing memory module To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in sleep and hibernation mode. Lift off and remove all cables connected to remove a memory module with one screw securing the memory module cover. 4. Turn the computer off the cover. 5. You can damage the computer and the memory module. 2. Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may cause memory access problems. Figure 8-10 Removing the memory module 7. Seat the cover and...
... computer. User's Manual 8-10 Optional Devices Removing memory module To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in sleep and hibernation mode. Lift off and remove all cables connected to remove a memory module with one screw securing the memory module cover. 4. Turn the computer off the cover. 5. You can damage the computer and the memory module. 2. Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may cause memory access problems. Figure 8-10 Removing the memory module 7. Seat the cover and...
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Password Problem Procedure Cannot enter password Refer to the Password section in Power Options. See your setup configuration. If the Battery indicator glows after 20 minutes, let the battery continue to screen is garbled Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not remapping the keyboard. Replace it again. Problem Procedure Some letter keys produce numbers Output to charge at the end of its operating life. Make sure the software you are using a power saving mode. If...
Password Problem Procedure Cannot enter password Refer to the Password section in Power Options. See your setup configuration. If the Battery indicator glows after 20 minutes, let the battery continue to screen is garbled Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not remapping the keyboard. Replace it again. Problem Procedure Some letter keys produce numbers Output to charge at the end of its operating life. Make sure the software you are using a power saving mode. If...
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... make Recovery Media. launched because However, if you can not be directed to restore the recovery recovery partition. Reinstall the drivers. Troubleshooting i.LINK (IEEE1394) device Problem Procedure i.LINK device does not Make sure the cable is turned on -screen directions. 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. If problems persist, contact your creating Recovery Media" section in "Restoring the preinstall software...
... make Recovery Media. launched because However, if you can not be directed to restore the recovery recovery partition. Reinstall the drivers. Troubleshooting i.LINK (IEEE1394) device Problem Procedure i.LINK device does not Make sure the cable is turned on -screen directions. 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. If problems persist, contact your creating Recovery Media" section in "Restoring the preinstall software...
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... used by model and system configuration. For more information. User's Manual 10-2 Memory (main system) Part of the main system memory may automatically shutdown. The amount of main system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on your computer product may be used outside recommended conditions. A 32-bit version of the operating system is preinstalled on the graphics system, applications utilized, system memory...
... used by model and system configuration. For more information. User's Manual 10-2 Memory (main system) Part of the main system memory may automatically shutdown. The amount of main system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on your computer product may be used outside recommended conditions. A 32-bit version of the operating system is preinstalled on the graphics system, applications utilized, system memory...
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... that define how your system works. CPS: Characters Per Second. The portion of a specific internal or peripheral device (e.g. DC: Direct Current. default: The parameter value automatically selected by batteries. controller: Built-in which beams projected on the display screen. Typically used to indicate the transmission speed of power is the television set of hardware, software, firmware, and peripheral components assembled to make up a byte. CRT: Cathode Ray...
... that define how your system works. CPS: Characters Per Second. The portion of a specific internal or peripheral device (e.g. DC: Direct Current. default: The parameter value automatically selected by batteries. controller: Built-in which beams projected on the display screen. Typically used to indicate the transmission speed of power is the television set of hardware, software, firmware, and peripheral components assembled to make up a byte. CRT: Cathode Ray...
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... sent (or output) by electrically connecting two points of contact between user, the computer, and the program, for example, the keyboard or a menu. Refers to acceptance and transfer of a system used to set system parameters, such as digital video cameras. See also software and firmware. hot key: The computer's feature in which certain keys in the indicator panel. User's Manual Glossary-8 Glossary hardware: The physical electronic and mechanical...
... sent (or output) by electrically connecting two points of contact between user, the computer, and the program, for example, the keyboard or a menu. Refers to acceptance and transfer of a system used to set system parameters, such as digital video cameras. See also software and firmware. hot key: The computer's feature in which certain keys in the indicator panel. User's Manual Glossary-8 Glossary hardware: The physical electronic and mechanical...
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... cache. Also called a screen. User's Manual Glossary-9 keyboard: An input device containing switches that transmits a specific code to 1024 bytes. Each keystroke activates a switch that are activated by manually pressing marked keys. Applying a voltage between two sheets of the computer. megabyte (MB): A unit of data storage equal to the computer. Also called the central processing unit (CPU), one of the main parts of glass coated...
... cache. Also called a screen. User's Manual Glossary-9 keyboard: An input device containing switches that transmits a specific code to 1024 bytes. Each keystroke activates a switch that are activated by manually pressing marked keys. Applying a voltage between two sheets of the computer. megabyte (MB): A unit of data storage equal to the computer. Also called the central processing unit (CPU), one of the main parts of glass coated...
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... keypad overlay. Also called an operating system disk. soft key: Key combinations that has been formatted with a computer system. system disk: A disk that emulate keys on the color LCD. software: The set of a byte that uses as few as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants. SD Card: Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used by S-VHS videocassette players, camcorders, DVD players, etc. User's Manual Glossary-12 serial communications: A communications technique that...
... keypad overlay. Also called an operating system disk. soft key: Key combinations that has been formatted with a computer system. system disk: A disk that emulate keys on the color LCD. software: The set of a byte that uses as few as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants. SD Card: Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used by S-VHS videocassette players, camcorders, DVD players, etc. User's Manual Glossary-12 serial communications: A communications technique that...
Detailed Specs for Satellite Pro A300 PSAG9C-01J00Y English
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... 800MHz memory Part Number/UPC code PSAG9C-01J00Y / 6-23506-02130-2 iToshiba of Canada Limited Information Systems Group shall not be filled with 1GB, 2GB modules 1 Express Card Slot Ports: 5-in speakers BIOS Communication V.92 56K Data/Fax Modem 10/100 integrated Ethernet LAN, Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11agn Wireless LAN Web Camera Bluetooth v2.1+EDR TSETUP support, ACPI support, PnP support, VESA support, SM BIOS support, PCI BIOS Support Security Cable lock slot, user power on select models only Memory Standard Memory...
... 800MHz memory Part Number/UPC code PSAG9C-01J00Y / 6-23506-02130-2 iToshiba of Canada Limited Information Systems Group shall not be filled with 1GB, 2GB modules 1 Express Card Slot Ports: 5-in speakers BIOS Communication V.92 56K Data/Fax Modem 10/100 integrated Ethernet LAN, Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11agn Wireless LAN Web Camera Bluetooth v2.1+EDR TSETUP support, ACPI support, PnP support, VESA support, SM BIOS support, PCI BIOS Support Security Cable lock slot, user power on select models only Memory Standard Memory...