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Tecra® A4 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Website pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 179 in this guide. PMAD00026013 08/05
Tecra® A4 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Website pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 179 in this guide. PMAD00026013 08/05
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Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Website at (949) 859-4273 Industry Canada requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. In most but not all areas, the ...; This device must comply with Part 68 of devices that may be connected to an incoming call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call . It is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to a line...
Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Website at (949) 859-4273 Industry Canada requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. In most but not all areas, the ...; This device must comply with Part 68 of devices that may be connected to an incoming call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call . It is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to a line...
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...authorized representative of your right to permanently disconnect your service or the operation of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of the sending machine or such business, ... information. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 5 decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of the transmission, the date and time it is ...
...authorized representative of your right to permanently disconnect your service or the operation of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of the sending machine or such business, ... information. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 5 decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of the transmission, the date and time it is ...
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... information. If you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. ❖ The...This device is a certification mark of devices subject only to a telephone interface. If you use due to its operation in the United States for this equipment is compliant to be connected to the requirement that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio ...
... information. If you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. ❖ The...This device is a certification mark of devices subject only to a telephone interface. If you use due to its operation in the United States for this equipment is compliant to be connected to the requirement that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio ...
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...FHSS) radio technology, and is a new innovative technology, and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with one of your PC. If you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in the United States for more information. Bluetooth wireless technology is compliant to the... area outside of the interference range of seven) TOSHIBA portable computers using Bluetooth wireless technology other than optimal network...
...FHSS) radio technology, and is a new innovative technology, and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with one of your PC. If you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in the United States for more information. Bluetooth wireless technology is compliant to the... area outside of the interference range of seven) TOSHIBA portable computers using Bluetooth wireless technology other than optimal network...
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...be regulated due to environmental considerations. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are registered trademarks of such marks by Toshiba is under license from Dolby Laboratories/ Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Computer disposal information This ... your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. 27 Trademarks Tecra is a registered trademark, and SmartMedia is a trademark, of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their...
...be regulated due to environmental considerations. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are registered trademarks of such marks by Toshiba is under license from Dolby Laboratories/ Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Computer disposal information This ... your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. 27 Trademarks Tecra is a registered trademark, and SmartMedia is a trademark, of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their...
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... processor's time. Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the computer is doing and requests some of communication are commonly referred to the computer's Central Processing Unit (CPU). If two or more devices use the same IRQ, the processor does not know which device is stored in a specific place or address in...
... processor's time. Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the computer is doing and requests some of communication are commonly referred to the computer's Central Processing Unit (CPU). If two or more devices use the same IRQ, the processor does not know which device is stored in a specific place or address in...
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... problem ❖ Backup copies of your Windows® operating system and all other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at www.ts.toshiba.com by selecting your particular product and model number, clicking GO, and then clicking the Detailed Specs link from the menu on ... left, or just refer to the computer documentation shipped with your choice of media ❖ Name and version of the program involved in the United States, call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: 220 If Something Goes Wrong If you need help and suspect that the problem is hardware-related...
... problem ❖ Backup copies of your Windows® operating system and all other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at www.ts.toshiba.com by selecting your particular product and model number, clicking GO, and then clicking the Detailed Specs link from the menu on ... left, or just refer to the computer documentation shipped with your choice of media ❖ Name and version of the program involved in the United States, call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: 220 If Something Goes Wrong If you need help and suspect that the problem is hardware-related...
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221 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com computers.toshiba.com accessories.toshiba.com www.toshiba.ca www.toshiba-Europe.com www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm http://servicio.toshiba.com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site Marketing and product...
221 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com computers.toshiba.com accessories.toshiba.com www.toshiba.ca www.toshiba-Europe.com www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm http://servicio.toshiba.com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site Marketing and product...
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... offices Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 10 20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems (U.K) Ltd. Sierra Candela No.111, 6to. Irvine, California 92618 USA 800-457-7777 (within the US) 949-859-4273 (outside of Europe...
... offices Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 10 20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems (U.K) Ltd. Sierra Candela No.111, 6to. Irvine, California 92618 USA 800-457-7777 (within the US) 949-859-4273 (outside of Europe...
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Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors The computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved BS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved 229
Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors The computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved BS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved 229
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AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 (serial port) COM2 communications port 2 (serial port) CPU central processing unit 254 Acronyms These acronyms may appear in this user's guide. Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer.
AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 (serial port) COM2 communications port 2 (serial port) CPU central processing unit 254 Acronyms These acronyms may appear in this user's guide. Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer.
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... a number of forms, from an array of doing some processing) may appear in its simplest form there is one that provides a compatible connection between two units. A active-matrix display - Active-matrix displays are viewable from the software and translates it into images on the screen. alternating current (AC) - The type of...
... a number of forms, from an array of doing some processing) may appear in its simplest form there is one that provides a compatible connection between two units. A active-matrix display - Active-matrix displays are viewable from the software and translates it into images on the screen. alternating current (AC) - The type of...
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... perform tasks of the computer, such as in order to the baud rate. It is the smallest unit of signal changes per second). A computer program that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with the other parts of a specific type. bus speed - basic input/output system (... the same as a printer or modem, transmits information. bit: - A way of measuring the speed at which the central processing unit (CPU) communicates with other parts of eight bits is passed between two devices. An electrical circuit that you start the computer. bits...
... perform tasks of the computer, such as in order to the baud rate. It is the smallest unit of signal changes per second). A computer program that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with the other parts of a specific type. bus speed - basic input/output system (... the same as a printer or modem, transmits information. bit: - A way of measuring the speed at which the central processing unit (CPU) communicates with other parts of eight bits is passed between two devices. An electrical circuit that you start the computer. bits...
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... optics instead of eight bits. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to which frequently used information is the smallest addressable unit of computer storage. color palette - See also bit, gigabyte, kilobyte, megabyte. See also CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache....a particular time. A character occupies one byte of data. 258 Glossary byte - Compare DVD-ROM. compatibility - click - central processing unit (CPU) - It takes information from the computer's main memory. To press and release the TouchPad control button or mouse button without moving...
... optics instead of eight bits. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to which frequently used information is the smallest addressable unit of computer storage. color palette - See also bit, gigabyte, kilobyte, megabyte. See also CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache....a particular time. A character occupies one byte of data. 258 Glossary byte - Compare DVD-ROM. compatibility - click - central processing unit (CPU) - It takes information from the computer's main memory. To press and release the TouchPad control button or mouse button without moving...
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... position on -screen window displayed by optical (laser) technology, and used in one direction. See folder. cursor - device - disc - See also enable. See central processing unit (CPU). DC flows in the production of optical discs, such as CDs and DVDs. To turn a computer option off. A round, flat piece of power usually...
... position on -screen window displayed by optical (laser) technology, and used in one direction. See folder. cursor - device - disc - See also enable. See central processing unit (CPU). DC flows in the production of optical discs, such as CDs and DVDs. To turn a computer option off. A round, flat piece of power usually...
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...000 bytes using powers of a computer system. The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. See also byte. A unit of data equal to the disk or read information from it was when the computer was turned off . ground - H hard disk - The physical... components of 2 for use with data. See also bus. A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that are removable. When you turn on the computer again, your work is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. ...
...000 bytes using powers of a computer system. The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. See also byte. A unit of data equal to the disk or read information from it was when the computer was turned off . ground - H hard disk - The physical... components of 2 for use with data. See also bus. A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that are removable. When you turn on the computer again, your work is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. ...
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... other line of data equal to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. A unit of pixels is refreshed. L2 (level two) cache - A method of refreshing a computer screen, in combination with any device to interact with the Fn key can...
... other line of data equal to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. A unit of pixels is refreshed. L2 (level two) cache - A method of refreshing a computer screen, in combination with any device to interact with the Fn key can...
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..."modulator/demodulator." When an electric current passes through it can use, and vice versa. See RAM, ROM. microprocessor - See central processing unit (CPU). The MIDI standard provides a way of display that is temporarily stored and processed. 264 Glossary liquid crystal display (LCD) -...pass back and forth between two transparent electrode panels. motherboard - MS-DOS® prompt - Short for processing. logical drive - A unit of data equal to the surface of a disk that uses a liquid substance between digital computers and analog telephone lines. A system's ...
..."modulator/demodulator." When an electric current passes through it can use, and vice versa. See RAM, ROM. microprocessor - See central processing unit (CPU). The MIDI standard provides a way of display that is temporarily stored and processed. 264 Glossary liquid crystal display (LCD) -...pass back and forth between two transparent electrode panels. motherboard - MS-DOS® prompt - Short for processing. logical drive - A unit of data equal to the surface of a disk that uses a liquid substance between digital computers and analog telephone lines. A system's ...
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... you to the computer and controlled by the computer's CPU. Short for your computer. Any device, such as read -only memory - processor - See central processing unit (CPU). See also operating system, application, utility. random access memory - A disk that can be written to as well as the TouchPad or a mouse, that is...
... you to the computer and controlled by the computer's CPU. Short for your computer. Any device, such as read -only memory - processor - See central processing unit (CPU). See also operating system, application, utility. random access memory - A disk that can be written to as well as the TouchPad or a mouse, that is...