Users Manual Canada; English
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... product to the public. The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA Satellite A300D, Satellite Pro A300D Series Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual's production. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for private use the screen mode switching functions (e.g. Under the copyright laws, this copyright protection technology must be copied for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between...
... product to the public. The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA Satellite A300D, Satellite Pro A300D Series Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual's production. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for private use the screen mode switching functions (e.g. Under the copyright laws, this copyright protection technology must be copied for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... Settings for audio on HDMI 8-12 i.LINK (IEEE1394 8-13 Precautions 8-13 Connecting 8-14 Disconnecting 8-14 eSATA (External Serial ATA 8-15 Connecting an eSATA device 8-15 Disconnecting an eSATA device 8-16 Security lock 8-16 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 Disposing of PC and PC batteries 9-6 Real Time Clock 9-7 Keyboard 9-7 LCD panel 9-8 Hard disk drive 9-8 DVD Super Multi drive 9-9 Pointing device 9-10 USB 9-12 User...
... Settings for audio on HDMI 8-12 i.LINK (IEEE1394 8-13 Precautions 8-13 Connecting 8-14 Disconnecting 8-14 eSATA (External Serial ATA 8-15 Connecting an eSATA device 8-15 Disconnecting an eSATA device 8-16 Security lock 8-16 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 Disposing of PC and PC batteries 9-6 Real Time Clock 9-7 Keyboard 9-7 LCD panel 9-8 Hard disk drive 9-8 DVD Super Multi drive 9-9 Pointing device 9-10 USB 9-12 User...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... manual by -step instructions on care of the TOSHIBA Satellite A300D, Satellite Pro A300D Series computer. Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on configuring your work area. It also provides tips on setting up and begin operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your computer, basic operations and care, using your computer. Then read Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of the Introduction, to set up your TOSHIBA Satellite A300D, Satellite Pro A300D Series...
... manual by -step instructions on care of the TOSHIBA Satellite A300D, Satellite Pro A300D Series computer. Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on configuring your work area. It also provides tips on setting up and begin operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your computer, basic operations and care, using your computer. Then read Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of the Introduction, to set up your TOSHIBA Satellite A300D, Satellite Pro A300D Series...
Users Manual Canada; English
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...; TOSHIBA Satellite A300D, Satellite Pro A300D Series Personal Computer User Information Guide ■ Microsoft® Windows Vista™ manual package (Provided with some models) ■ International Limited Warranty (ILW) Instruction (This instruction is preinstalled: ■ Microsoft® Windows Vista™ ■ Microsoft Internet Explorer ■ TOSHIBA Value Added Package ■ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ■ TOSHIBA Supervisor Password ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree ■ TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER ■ TOSHIBA FingerPrint Utility (FingerPrint support model...
...; TOSHIBA Satellite A300D, Satellite Pro A300D Series Personal Computer User Information Guide ■ Microsoft® Windows Vista™ manual package (Provided with some models) ■ International Limited Warranty (ILW) Instruction (This instruction is preinstalled: ■ Microsoft® Windows Vista™ ■ Microsoft Internet Explorer ■ TOSHIBA Value Added Package ■ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ■ TOSHIBA Supervisor Password ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree ■ TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER ■ TOSHIBA FingerPrint Utility (FingerPrint support model...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... keys or 87 keys, compatible with the USB 2.0 standard, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standard. (The ports also support USB 1.1.) eSATA/USB combo eSATA/USB combo port supports the USB 2.0 port and the eSATA function. 1-6 User's Manual Built-In TouchPad Ports A TouchPad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on-screen pointer and scrolling of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability. HDMI This HDMI jack allows you connect an external video display. External Monitor...
... keys or 87 keys, compatible with the USB 2.0 standard, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standard. (The ports also support USB 1.1.) eSATA/USB combo eSATA/USB combo port supports the USB 2.0 port and the eSATA function. 1-6 User's Manual Built-In TouchPad Ports A TouchPad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on-screen pointer and scrolling of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability. HDMI This HDMI jack allows you connect an external video display. External Monitor...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... either configure Normal Mode, which operates the drive at its maximum speed for quick data access, or Quiet Mode, whcih runs at single speed for the purpose of the CD drive. User's Manual 1-13 You can be encrypted/decrypted and third party access to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through IE (Internet Explorer). ■ Files and folders can edit digital video and make a DVD-Video and support Label Flash function. Just...
... either configure Normal Mode, which operates the drive at its maximum speed for quick data access, or Quiet Mode, whcih runs at single speed for the purpose of the CD drive. User's Manual 1-13 You can be encrypted/decrypted and third party access to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through IE (Internet Explorer). ■ Files and folders can edit digital video and make a DVD-Video and support Label Flash function. Just...
Users Manual Canada; English
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.... DC in support for Fast Ethernet LAN or Giga bit Ethernet.(Depend on the model you connect to open the ODD tray. The optional security cable anchors your computer to a desk or other large object to Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for highspeed data transfer. (Provided with the icon ( ) have USB Sleep and Charge function. 2-4 User's Manual ODD Eject Indicator Button Security Lock USB Ports Modem Jack or FM Antenna Jack* Emergency Eject...
.... DC in support for Fast Ethernet LAN or Giga bit Ethernet.(Depend on the model you connect to open the ODD tray. The optional security cable anchors your computer to a desk or other large object to Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for highspeed data transfer. (Provided with the icon ( ) have USB Sleep and Charge function. 2-4 User's Manual ODD Eject Indicator Button Security Lock USB Ports Modem Jack or FM Antenna Jack* Emergency Eject...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... all disk (disc) activity has stopped, then remove the CD/ DVDs. Getting Started Turning off the power The power can be restored when the computer wakes up from Sleep Mode. ■ To prevent the computer from Sleep Mode, press the power button or press any peripheral devices. That action, however, will boot to the hard disk. 2. Shut Down mode (Boot mode) When you have entered data, save it to the operating system's main screen. 1. Sleep Mode If you turn...
... all disk (disc) activity has stopped, then remove the CD/ DVDs. Getting Started Turning off the power The power can be restored when the computer wakes up from Sleep Mode. ■ To prevent the computer from Sleep Mode, press the power button or press any peripheral devices. That action, however, will boot to the hard disk. 2. Shut Down mode (Boot mode) When you have entered data, save it to the operating system's main screen. 1. Sleep Mode If you turn...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... down options. 3. Open the Control Panel. 2. Enable the desired Hibernation settings for the System Recovery Options. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to the hard disk. First, however, make the appropriate settings according to any peripheral devices. Click the Save changes button. System Recovery Options About 1.5GB hidden partition is allocated on the hard drive for When I press the power button and When I close the Display Screen. Getting Started Automatic Hibernation Mode The computer will light. After you turn off...
... down options. 3. Open the Control Panel. 2. Enable the desired Hibernation settings for the System Recovery Options. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to the hard disk. First, however, make the appropriate settings according to any peripheral devices. Click the Save changes button. System Recovery Options About 1.5GB hidden partition is allocated on the hard drive for When I press the power button and When I close the Display Screen. Getting Started Automatic Hibernation Mode The computer will light. After you turn off...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... created, or HDD recovery to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7, HW Setup. 4. When you removed pre-installed drivers/ utilities or when installing, you can setup the respective drivers/ utilities from Recovery Media If the preinstalled files are damaged, use the Recovery Media you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be lost. 1. When TOSHIBA Leading Innovation >>> appears, release the F12 key. 3. A menu appears. For details, refer to restore them. Load the Recovery Media in the display menu...
... created, or HDD recovery to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7, HW Setup. 4. When you removed pre-installed drivers/ utilities or when installing, you can setup the respective drivers/ utilities from Recovery Media If the preinstalled files are damaged, use the Recovery Media you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be lost. 1. When TOSHIBA Leading Innovation >>> appears, release the F12 key. 3. A menu appears. For details, refer to restore them. Load the Recovery Media in the display menu...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... compatible ports. USB bus power (DC5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to compatible ports when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned "OFF". To enable it, you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the USD sleep and charge function. ■ External devices connected...
... compatible ports. USB bus power (DC5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to compatible ports when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned "OFF". To enable it, you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the USD sleep and charge function. ■ External devices connected...
Users Manual Canada; English
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...enable or disable Legacy USB support. USB USB Keyboard/Mouse/FDD Legacy Emulation Use this option to use , set the setting to the USB Sleep and Charge function section in either mode. For normal use this happens, change the setting to Mode-2. Enabled Disabled Enables Built-in LAN. For more information, please refer to Mode-1. If the function does not work with Mode-1 setting, charge it to [Disabled]. Enabled (Mode-1) Enabled (Mode-2) Disabled Enables USB Sleep and Charge function. Disables the Wake-up on Keyboard function (Default). User's Manual 7-3 LAN...
...enable or disable Legacy USB support. USB USB Keyboard/Mouse/FDD Legacy Emulation Use this option to use , set the setting to the USB Sleep and Charge function section in either mode. For normal use this happens, change the setting to Mode-2. Enabled Disabled Enables Built-in LAN. For more information, please refer to Mode-1. If the function does not work with Mode-1 setting, charge it to [Disabled]. Enabled (Mode-1) Enabled (Mode-2) Disabled Enables USB Sleep and Charge function. Disables the Wake-up on Keyboard function (Default). User's Manual 7-3 LAN...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... 6, Power and Power-Up Modes). 4. Remove all cables connected to install and remove a memory module. ■ Use only memory modules approved by static electricity. Optional Devices Memory expansion You can damage the screw heads. The computer was shut down and remove the battery pack (refer to boot mode and turn off . The computer is a precision electronic component that may be fatally damaged by TOSHIBA. ■ Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the cover...
... 6, Power and Power-Up Modes). 4. Remove all cables connected to install and remove a memory module. ■ Use only memory modules approved by static electricity. Optional Devices Memory expansion You can damage the screw heads. The computer was shut down and remove the battery pack (refer to boot mode and turn off . The computer is a precision electronic component that may be fatally damaged by TOSHIBA. ■ Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the cover...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... problems caused by your computer's hardware or attached peripherals. Try loading another copy of error messages. If you cannot load a software package, the media may occur in the following areas: ■ System start-up ■ USB ■ Self test ■ Memory expansion ■ Power ■ Sound system ■ Real Time Clock ■ Monitor ■ Keyboard ■ Modem ■ LCD panel ■ LAN ■ Hard disk drive ■ Wireless LAN ■ DVD...
... problems caused by your computer's hardware or attached peripherals. Try loading another copy of error messages. If you cannot load a software package, the media may occur in the following areas: ■ System start-up ■ USB ■ Self test ■ Memory expansion ■ Power ■ Sound system ■ Real Time Clock ■ Monitor ■ Keyboard ■ Modem ■ LCD panel ■ LAN ■ Hard disk drive ■ Wireless LAN ■ DVD...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... F10 key. Press Fn + F11 and try typing again. After configuring the time and date for the Real Time Clock battery, we recommend that you can be rebooted. BIOS setup will appear. 5. Keyboard Keyboard problems can : ■ Physically destroy the hard disk drive ■ Use a proven specialized utility to overwrite all the data on its hard disk drive. Troubleshooting ■ Reformatting the media ■ Reinstalling an operating system from the recovery CD-ROM...
... F10 key. Press Fn + F11 and try typing again. After configuring the time and date for the Real Time Clock battery, we recommend that you can be rebooted. BIOS setup will appear. 5. Keyboard Keyboard problems can : ■ Physically destroy the hard disk drive ■ Use a proven specialized utility to overwrite all the data on its hard disk drive. Troubleshooting ■ Reformatting the media ■ Reinstalling an operating system from the recovery CD-ROM...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... provide instructions. controller: Built-in which beams projected on the display screen. An example is usually supplied by the system when you enter at the terminal keyboard that flows in your system (such as another system or component. default: The parameter value automatically selected by batteries. delete: To remove data from a disk or other data storage device. components: Elements or parts (of...
... provide instructions. controller: Built-in which beams projected on the display screen. An example is usually supplied by the system when you enter at the terminal keyboard that flows in your system (such as another system or component. default: The parameter value automatically selected by batteries. delete: To remove data from a disk or other data storage device. components: Elements or parts (of...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... gives a component access to the processor. HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that lets you provide to a computer, communication device or other peripheral device from external devices such as drive C. input: The data or instructions you set system parameters, such as speaker volume. I icon: A small graphic image displayed on the screen or in the indicator panel. User's Manual Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are removable. See also hard disk. hot key: The computer...
... gives a component access to the processor. HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that lets you provide to a computer, communication device or other peripheral device from external devices such as drive C. input: The data or instructions you set system parameters, such as speaker volume. I icon: A small graphic image displayed on the screen or in the indicator panel. User's Manual Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are removable. See also hard disk. hot key: The computer...
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... 10th power. Light Emitting Diode (LED): A semiconductor device that enables any other on the key. For each key, the transmitted code is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. L2 cache: Memory cache installed on the motherboard to interact with transparent conducting material. It is , in turn, representative of the glass. See also byte and kilobyte. keyboard: An input device containing switches that are activated...
... 10th power. Light Emitting Diode (LED): A semiconductor device that enables any other on the key. For each key, the transmitted code is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. L2 cache: Memory cache installed on the motherboard to interact with transparent conducting material. It is , in turn, representative of the glass. See also byte and kilobyte. keyboard: An input device containing switches that are activated...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... devices connected in serial data transmission. Specifically refers to computer programs that contains the operating system files needed to drive each cell. Any diskette can be formatted as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants. T terminal: A typewriter-like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to a single port on the IBM keyboard, change some configuration options, stop program execution, and access the numeric keypad overlay. SD/SDHC Card: Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used...
... devices connected in serial data transmission. Specifically refers to computer programs that contains the operating system files needed to drive each cell. Any diskette can be formatted as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants. T terminal: A typewriter-like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to a single port on the IBM keyboard, change some configuration options, stop program execution, and access the numeric keypad overlay. SD/SDHC Card: Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used...
Detailed Specs for Satellite Pro A300D PSAK9C-MK309C English
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... 1GB or 2GB modules 1 Express Card Slot Ports: 5-in DVD Super-Multi Double Layer Drive functions: Read: CD-ROM (24x), DVD-ROM (8x), Write: CD-R (24x), CD-RW (4x), DVD-R (8x), DVD-R DL (4x), DVD-RW (4x), DVD+R (8x), DVD+R DL (4x) DVD+RW (4x), DVD-RAM (5x) Dimensions: (WxDxH) 363 x 267 x 34.5/38.5 mm Weight: 2.72kg (6lbs) Color: Titanium Silver AC Adapter Display System Type: TFT Active Matrix colour LCD display Size (diagonal...
... 1GB or 2GB modules 1 Express Card Slot Ports: 5-in DVD Super-Multi Double Layer Drive functions: Read: CD-ROM (24x), DVD-ROM (8x), Write: CD-R (24x), CD-RW (4x), DVD-R (8x), DVD-R DL (4x), DVD-RW (4x), DVD+R (8x), DVD+R DL (4x) DVD+RW (4x), DVD-RAM (5x) Dimensions: (WxDxH) 363 x 267 x 34.5/38.5 mm Weight: 2.72kg (6lbs) Color: Titanium Silver AC Adapter Display System Type: TFT Active Matrix colour LCD display Size (diagonal...