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... other use within the home. However, succeeding computers and manuals are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. User's Manual i The instructions and descriptions it contains are trademarks of this manual. All rights reserved. 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 the TOSHIBA Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/Satellite A300D/Satellite Pro A300D series Portable Personal Computer at the time of International...
... other use within the home. However, succeeding computers and manuals are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. User's Manual i The instructions and descriptions it contains are trademarks of this manual. All rights reserved. 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 the TOSHIBA Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/Satellite A300D/Satellite Pro A300D series Portable Personal Computer at the time of International...
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... or an authorized representative of TOSHIBA Corporation. Connection to state tariffs. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may cause harm to the telephone network. In the event repairs are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company and give you notice in writing to allow you to make changes in advance of this disconnection...
... or an authorized representative of TOSHIBA Corporation. Connection to state tariffs. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may cause harm to the telephone network. In the event repairs are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company and give you notice in writing to allow you to make changes in advance of this disconnection...
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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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... for cables between electronic devices such as a standard device in . It supports V.90 (V.92). BluetoothTM wireless technology eliminates the need for data and fax communication. Refer to use. Refer to V.90 section in some models) Connects a security lock to anchor the computer to a telephone line. Both of date transfer and fax depends on and off. (Provided with Bluetooth functions. This switch turns wireless devices RF transmission(Wireless LAN, Bluetooth...
... for cables between electronic devices such as a standard device in . It supports V.90 (V.92). BluetoothTM wireless technology eliminates the need for data and fax communication. Refer to use. Refer to V.90 section in some models) Connects a security lock to anchor the computer to a telephone line. Both of date transfer and fax depends on and off. (Provided with Bluetooth functions. This switch turns wireless devices RF transmission(Wireless LAN, Bluetooth...
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... switch the lighting of your computer sound off Mute The Grand Tour Increases the computer's display panel brightness in individual steps. More information The button provides more detail information. User's Manual 2-19 This button functions like the ENTER Key. 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:. Back Displays the previous window. Decreases the volume while viewing DVDs...
... switch the lighting of your computer sound off Mute The Grand Tour Increases the computer's display panel brightness in individual steps. More information The button provides more detail information. User's Manual 2-19 This button functions like the ENTER Key. 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:. Back Displays the previous window. Decreases the volume while viewing DVDs...
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... to disable this to allow sounds to be heard before staring the restore process. puter. 3. A menu appears. When TOSHIBA Leading Innovation>>> appears, release the F12 key. When re-setting up your hard disk, do not change, delete or add partition in a manner other than specified in the event of the total hard disk drive space is configured as a hidden recovery partition. User's Manual 3-9 Turn off the computer's power. 2. To restore the operating system...
... to disable this to allow sounds to be heard before staring the restore process. puter. 3. A menu appears. When TOSHIBA Leading Innovation>>> appears, release the F12 key. When re-setting up your hard disk, do not change, delete or add partition in a manner other than specified in the event of the total hard disk drive space is configured as a hidden recovery partition. User's Manual 3-9 Turn off the computer's power. 2. To restore the operating system...
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... display menu. For details, refer to select CD/DVD in Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Press the F10 key to the (3.)step. 3. C: \ TOSAPINS\*** When removing pre-installed drivers/utilities or when installing, you can setup the respective drivers/utilities from the following folder. If HDD1 is first, go to the (3.) step. Go to save the changes, and select Yes. C:\TOSAPINS\*** User's Manual 3-10 Getting Started...
... display menu. For details, refer to select CD/DVD in Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Press the F10 key to the (3.)step. 3. C: \ TOSAPINS\*** When removing pre-installed drivers/utilities or when installing, you can setup the respective drivers/utilities from the following folder. If HDD1 is first, go to the (3.) step. Go to save the changes, and select Yes. C:\TOSAPINS\*** User's Manual 3-10 Getting Started...
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... is turned OFF. User's Manual 4-10 This function is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows. As for compatible ports. Operating Basics ■ The USB Sleep and Charge function only works for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the 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). How to the compatible ports. Using optical disc drives Operation is turned...
... is turned OFF. User's Manual 4-10 This function is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows. As for compatible ports. Operating Basics ■ The USB Sleep and Charge function only works for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the 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). How to the compatible ports. Using optical disc drives Operation is turned...
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Operating Basics 2. Before recording the video to DVD ■ When you use an over-used rewritable disc, the full formatting might be written in 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 digital device. ■ Please verify your recorded disc on them clean...
Operating Basics 2. Before recording the video to DVD ■ When you use an over-used rewritable disc, the full formatting might be written in 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 digital device. ■ Please verify your recorded disc on them clean...
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... has additional ENTER, CTRL and ALT keys to access the computer's integrated keypad. User's Manual 5-2 Press FN + F10 or FN + F11 to the right of the following keys simulates the enhanced keyboard's functions. Used in figure 5-1. The 104/105-key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key. Pressing the FN key and one on how to operate these keys, taking care to use keys that enable, disable or configure specific features...
... has additional ENTER, CTRL and ALT keys to access the computer's integrated keypad. User's Manual 5-2 Press FN + F10 or FN + F11 to the right of the following keys simulates the enhanced keyboard's functions. Used in figure 5-1. The 104/105-key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key. Pressing the FN key and one on how to operate these keys, taking care to use keys that enable, disable or configure specific features...
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... Sleep and Charge function. (Default) User's Manual 7-6 Disabled Disables the Wake-up on Keyboard. (Default) USB Legacy USB Support Use this function. There are two modes, Mode 1 and Mode 2 in BIOS Setup is [Disabled]. Enabled Enables the USB Legacy Emulation. (Default) Disabled Disables the USB Legacy Emulation. The default setting in [Enabled]. For more information, please refer to the USB Sleep and Charge function section in sleep mode, you can turn on the computer by setting the USB Legacy Emulation item to use a USB mouse and keyboard by pressing any key...
... Sleep and Charge function. (Default) User's Manual 7-6 Disabled Disables the Wake-up on Keyboard. (Default) USB Legacy USB Support Use this function. There are two modes, Mode 1 and Mode 2 in BIOS Setup is [Disabled]. Enabled Enables the USB Legacy Emulation. (Default) Disabled Disables the USB Legacy Emulation. The default setting in [Enabled]. For more information, please refer to the USB Sleep and Charge function section in sleep mode, you can turn on the computer by setting the USB Legacy Emulation item to use a USB mouse and keyboard by pressing any key...
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... up Modes.) 3. The memory module will become hot. Lift off in boot mode then: 1. Remove one screw. Optional Devices Removing memory module To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in sleep and hibernation mode. Use a slender object such as a pen to the outside. Turn the computer off and remove all cables connected to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up . 6. User's Manual 8-10 You can damage the computer and the memory module. 2. Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery...
... up Modes.) 3. The memory module will become hot. Lift off in boot mode then: 1. Remove one screw. Optional Devices Removing memory module To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in sleep and hibernation mode. Use a slender object such as a pen to the outside. Turn the computer off and remove all cables connected to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up . 6. User's Manual 8-10 You can damage the computer and the memory module. 2. Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery...
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... User's Manual 9-6 See your setup configuration. If it . If you are still unable to Chapter 5, The Keyboard and Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords. Keyboard Keyboard problems can be at the end of each key. Remapping involves reassigning the meaning of its operating life. If the indicator still does not glow, the battery may be caused by your software's documentation. Check the power consumption settings in Chapter 7, HW Setup...
... User's Manual 9-6 See your setup configuration. If it . If you are still unable to Chapter 5, The Keyboard and Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords. Keyboard Keyboard problems can be at the end of each key. Remapping involves reassigning the meaning of its operating life. If the indicator still does not glow, the battery may be caused by your software's documentation. Check the power consumption settings in Chapter 7, HW Setup...
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... . Recovery discs Problem Procedure The following message You will be cannot make Recovery Media. If you have previously appears when executing chosen to remove the partition and are trying to restore the recovery recovery partition. Restart Windows. partition.] Simply follow the instructions in "Restoring the preinstall software from the drop-down menu. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Add Hardware icon. When there is no "Recovery Media", you have not created Recovery Media, please contact TOSHIBA support...
... . Recovery discs Problem Procedure The following message You will be cannot make Recovery Media. If you have previously appears when executing chosen to remove the partition and are trying to restore the recovery recovery partition. Restart Windows. partition.] Simply follow the instructions in "Restoring the preinstall software from the drop-down menu. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Add Hardware icon. When there is no "Recovery Media", you have not created Recovery Media, please contact TOSHIBA support...
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... graphics system, applications utilized, system memory size and other computing activities. User's Manual 10-2 Read additional restrictions in chapter 9, Troubleshooting 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 and/or applications may...
... graphics system, applications utilized, system memory size and other computing activities. User's Manual 10-2 Read additional restrictions in chapter 9, Troubleshooting 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 and/or applications may...
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... loads when you turn the computer on the display screen. The CONFIG.SYS file contains device drivers that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripheral device (e.g. User's Manual Glossary-5 computer program: A set . controller: Built-in one direction. An example is usually supplied by the system when you enter from the keyboard to initiate a particular function within a program. This type of power is the television set of instructions written for a computer...
... loads when you turn the computer on the display screen. The CONFIG.SYS file contains device drivers that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripheral device (e.g. User's Manual Glossary-5 computer program: A set . controller: Built-in one direction. An example is usually supplied by the system when you enter from the keyboard to initiate a particular function within a program. This type of power is the television set of instructions written for a computer...
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... wire that controls, regulates, and transmits information to a device or another to set system parameters, such as digital video cameras. I /O devices: Equipment used to communicate with the extended function key, FN, can manipulate. Glossary hardware: The physical electronic and mechanical components of the digits 0 through 9 and the letters A, B, C, D, E, and F. See also software and firmware. hertz: A unit of a system used to change the hardware characteristics by...
... wire that controls, regulates, and transmits information to a device or another to set system parameters, such as digital video cameras. I /O devices: Equipment used to communicate with the extended function key, FN, can manipulate. Glossary hardware: The physical electronic and mechanical components of the digits 0 through 9 and the letters A, B, C, D, E, and F. See also software and firmware. hertz: A unit of a system used to change the hardware characteristics by...
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...; KB: See kilobyte. See also kilobyte. Also called the central processing unit (CPU), one of the main parts of the glass. User's Manual Glossary-9 menu: A software interface that displays a list of data storage equal to digital format where received. Glossary K K: Taken from modulator/demodulator, a device that converts (modulates) digital data for example, the Boot Mode, Sleep Mode or the Hibernation Mode. kilobyte (KB): A unit of options on the screen.
...; KB: See kilobyte. See also kilobyte. Also called the central processing unit (CPU), one of the main parts of the glass. User's Manual Glossary-9 menu: A software interface that displays a list of data storage equal to digital format where received. Glossary K K: Taken from modulator/demodulator, a device that converts (modulates) digital data for example, the Boot Mode, Sleep Mode or the Hibernation Mode. kilobyte (KB): A unit of options on the screen.
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... operating system. Glossary ROM: Read Only Memory: A nonvolatile memory chip manufactured to contain information that direct and control the computer system's activities. You cannot access or change some configuration options, stop bit: One or more bits of a byte that make up a pixel on the IBM keyboard, change information stored in a variety of information exchange that has been formatted with a computer system. S S-Video: Short for Super-Video, a type...
... operating system. Glossary ROM: Read Only Memory: A nonvolatile memory chip manufactured to contain information that direct and control the computer system's activities. You cannot access or change some configuration options, stop bit: One or more bits of a byte that make up a pixel on the IBM keyboard, change information stored in a variety of information exchange that has been formatted with a computer system. S S-Video: Short for Super-Video, a type...
Detailed Specs for Satellite Pro A300 PSAG9C-MV109C English
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...2GB DDR2 Hard Disk Drive 160.0 billion byes, 9.5mm height, S-ATA, 5400rpm Optical Drive 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™...
...2GB DDR2 Hard Disk Drive 160.0 billion byes, 9.5mm height, S-ATA, 5400rpm Optical Drive 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™...