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TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Writing CD/DVDs on /off 6-13 System automatic Sleep/Hibernation 6-13 Chapter 7 HW Setup Accessing HW Setup 7-1 HW Setup window 7-1 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 8-1 Hardware and system checklist 8-3 TOSHIBA support 8-28 Appendix A Specifications ... overlay 5-6 Generating ASCII characters 5-7 Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions 6-1 Monitoring of power condition 6-2 Battery 6-3 TOSHIBA Password Utility 6-10 Power-up modes 6-13 Panel power on DVD Super Multi drives 4-22 Media care 4-28 Sound System...
TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Writing CD/DVDs on /off 6-13 System automatic Sleep/Hibernation 6-13 Chapter 7 HW Setup Accessing HW Setup 7-1 HW Setup window 7-1 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 8-1 Hardware and system checklist 8-3 TOSHIBA support 8-28 Appendix A Specifications ... overlay 5-6 Generating ASCII characters 5-7 Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions 6-1 Monitoring of power condition 6-2 Battery 6-3 TOSHIBA Password Utility 6-10 Power-up modes 6-13 Panel power on DVD Super Multi drives 4-22 Media care 4-28 Sound System...
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... values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in your country, please visit our website (http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com) or contact your local city office or the shop where you purchased. They will appear below the crossed out wheeled dust bin ...separated at the recycling centres. By participating in separate collection of batteries, you will help to assure the proper disposal of products and batteries and thus help to assure the proper disposal of with the product. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Following information is only for EU-member States ...
... values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in your country, please visit our website (http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com) or contact your local city office or the shop where you purchased. They will appear below the crossed out wheeled dust bin ...separated at the recycling centres. By participating in separate collection of batteries, you will help to assure the proper disposal of products and batteries and thus help to assure the proper disposal of with the product. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Following information is only for EU-member States ...
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... your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. TOSHIBA is used. Visit http://www.energystar.gov or http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for more information regarding the ENERGY STAR Program. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries ■ Discard this computer in accordance with the power...
... your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. TOSHIBA is used. Visit http://www.energystar.gov or http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for more information regarding the ENERGY STAR Program. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries ■ Discard this computer in accordance with the power...
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... assign, transmit or otherwise dispose of any damage in this manual. ■ Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by copyright laws. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages and penalties. ■ Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical... shock from lightning. ■ Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of wrong battery could damage your computer. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Important notice Copyrighted works including, but not limited to music, video, computer program, databases are protected...
... assign, transmit or otherwise dispose of any damage in this manual. ■ Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by copyright laws. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages and penalties. ■ Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical... shock from lightning. ■ Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of wrong battery could damage your computer. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Important notice Copyrighted works including, but not limited to music, video, computer program, databases are protected...
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... system that was not pre-installed by TOSHIBA. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer. Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you have all the following items: ■ TECRA A10/S10/M10/Satellite Pro S300 Portable Personal Computer ...AC adaptor and power cord (2-pin plug or 3-pin plug) ■ Battery pack (Is included with some models) ■ Spare AccuPoint (pointing device) cap (Is included with some models) User's Manual 1-1 TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides an equipment checklist...
... system that was not pre-installed by TOSHIBA. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer. Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you have all the following items: ■ TECRA A10/S10/M10/Satellite Pro S300 Portable Personal Computer ...AC adaptor and power cord (2-pin plug or 3-pin plug) ■ Battery pack (Is included with some models) ■ Spare AccuPoint (pointing device) cap (Is included with some models) User's Manual 1-1 TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides an equipment checklist...
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...injury to periodically back up for information on the safe and proper use of this computer. The AC adaptor can operate from battery power. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Getting Started ■ All users should be more comfortable and productive while using a notebook computer. It is...or application, save any power source supplying from AC power. This section provides basic information to start using the AC adaptor to charge the battery pack, refer to external media. General storage media is a good idea to your computer. formatting destroys all stored data. ■ ...
...injury to periodically back up for information on the safe and proper use of this computer. The AC adaptor can operate from battery power. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Getting Started ■ All users should be more comfortable and productive while using a notebook computer. It is...or application, save any power source supplying from AC power. This section provides basic information to start using the AC adaptor to charge the battery pack, refer to external media. General storage media is a good idea to your computer. formatting destroys all stored data. ■ ...
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... plug Figure 1-3 Connecting the DC output plug to the DC IN 15V jack on the back of the computer should glow. User's Manual 1-5 the Battery and DC IN indicators on the model. 2. Figure 1-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (2-pin plug) Figure 1-2 Connecting the power cord... to the AC adaptor. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor (3-pin plug) Either a 2-pin or 3-pin adaptor/cord will be included with ...
... plug Figure 1-3 Connecting the DC output plug to the DC IN 15V jack on the back of the computer should glow. User's Manual 1-5 the Battery and DC IN indicators on the model. 2. Figure 1-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (2-pin plug) Figure 1-2 Connecting the power cord... to the AC adaptor. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor (3-pin plug) Either a 2-pin or 3-pin adaptor/cord will be included with ...
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TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 ■ Make sure the Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disc Drive indicators are able to an AC power source). Click the arrow button ( ) ... could allow the operating system to reactivate and run pre-programmed tasks or preserve unsaved data, which could be damaged. ■ Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode (unless the computer is in the power management buttons ( ) and select Shut Down from your work, you...
TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 ■ Make sure the Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disc Drive indicators are able to an AC power source). Click the arrow button ( ) ... could allow the operating system to reactivate and run pre-programmed tasks or preserve unsaved data, which could be damaged. ■ Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode (unless the computer is in the power management buttons ( ) and select Shut Down from your work, you...
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... feature provides the following conditions: ■ Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down. ■ Memory circuits are operating the computer on battery power, you can lengthen the overall operating time by the System Hibernate feature. ■ Allows the use of the panel power off feature. ...hard disk drive when the computer automatically shuts down because of memory to the hard disk drive when the computer is turned off . TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 When you turn on the computer. ■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no ...
... feature provides the following conditions: ■ Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down. ■ Memory circuits are operating the computer on battery power, you can lengthen the overall operating time by the System Hibernate feature. ■ Allows the use of the panel power off feature. ...hard disk drive when the computer automatically shuts down because of memory to the hard disk drive when the computer is turned off . TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 When you turn on the computer. ■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no ...
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... the computer. 2. The Advanced Boot Options menu will be lost. 1. Click TOSHIBA HDD Recovery on the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery dialog. The computer will be displayed. User's Manual 1-15 Be sure to its factory state. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the ..., the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be restored to connect the AC adaptor, otherwise you may run out of battery during the recovery process. Use the arrow keys to be heard before starting the restore process. Follow the on-screen instructions on the...
... the computer. 2. The Advanced Boot Options menu will be lost. 1. Click TOSHIBA HDD Recovery on the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery dialog. The computer will be displayed. User's Manual 1-15 Be sure to its factory state. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the ..., the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be restored to connect the AC adaptor, otherwise you may run out of battery during the recovery process. Use the arrow keys to be heard before starting the restore process. Follow the on-screen instructions on the...
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... indicator glows orange when data is functioning properly. This port allows you to connect an external monitor to power the computer and charge its internal batteries. The AC adaptor connects to this jack in support for details. ■ Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to a power supply...
... indicator glows orange when data is functioning properly. This port allows you to connect an external monitor to power the computer and charge its internal batteries. The AC adaptor connects to this jack in support for details. ■ Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to a power supply...
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...port. ■ Only the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator can damage the computer's circuitry. ■ Do not use any damage. This port enables connection of the computer. User's Manual 2-7 Notch Battery lock Docking port Battery pack Battery release latch Notch Memory module ... the computer's External monitor port, when connecting the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator to ensure a secure connection. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Underside The following figure shows the underside of an optional TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator described in Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities...
...port. ■ Only the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator can damage the computer's circuitry. ■ Do not use any damage. This port enables connection of the computer. User's Manual 2-7 Notch Battery lock Docking port Battery pack Battery release latch Notch Memory module ... the computer's External monitor port, when connecting the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator to ensure a secure connection. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Underside The following figure shows the underside of an optional TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator described in Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities...
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... Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options. For more detailed information on removing the battery pack please refer to release the battery pack for removal. Refer to the Additional memory module section in order to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Memory module slot The memory module slot allows for...
... Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options. For more detailed information on removing the battery pack please refer to release the battery pack for removal. Refer to the Additional memory module section in order to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Memory module slot The memory module slot allows for...
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Please be aware that, when the computer is operating. Some models are equipped with the display panel open. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Front with the display open This section shows the computer with a Web Camera LED. Wireless WAN antennas (Not shown) Wireless... TOSHIBA Presentation button Keyboard Bluetooth antenna (Not shown) Touch Pad control buttons Touch Pad Figure 2-6 The front of easy-to-view angles. For more information on batteries. User's Manual 2-9 The Web Camera LED glows when the Web Camera is operating on the AC adaptor, the image displayed on battery power...
Please be aware that, when the computer is operating. Some models are equipped with the display panel open. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Front with the display open This section shows the computer with a Web Camera LED. Wireless WAN antennas (Not shown) Wireless... TOSHIBA Presentation button Keyboard Bluetooth antenna (Not shown) Touch Pad control buttons Touch Pad Figure 2-6 The front of easy-to-view angles. For more information on batteries. User's Manual 2-9 The Web Camera LED glows when the Web Camera is operating on the AC adaptor, the image displayed on battery power...
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... Mode, press this button when an external display is either closed or opened and activates the Panel Power Off/On feature as low battery condition, generated by your software as well as audio alarms, such as appropriate. To access it, click Start -> Control Panel ->... System and Maintenance -> Power Options. User's Manual 2-11 Some models are equipped with a TOSHIBA Assist button. You can specify within the Power Options. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Stereo speakers Power button The speakers emit sound generated by the system. The...
... Mode, press this button when an external display is either closed or opened and activates the Panel Power Off/On feature as low battery condition, generated by your software as well as audio alarms, such as appropriate. To access it, click Start -> Control Panel ->... System and Maintenance -> Power Options. User's Manual 2-11 Some models are equipped with a TOSHIBA Assist button. You can specify within the Power Options. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Stereo speakers Power button The speakers emit sound generated by the system. The...
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..., this feature. green indicates the battery is fully charged, orange indicates the battery is shutting down and while it remains turned off into Sleep Mode, this series are equipped with the Wireless LAN antennas. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Bluetooth antenna Wireless LAN... antennas Wireless WAN antennas Some computers in this series are equipped with the Wireless WAN antennas. The Battery indicator shows the condition of the battery's charge - However, if you ...
..., this feature. green indicates the battery is fully charged, orange indicates the battery is shutting down and while it remains turned off into Sleep Mode, this series are equipped with the Wireless LAN antennas. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Bluetooth antenna Wireless LAN... antennas Wireless WAN antennas Some computers in this series are equipped with the Wireless WAN antennas. The Battery indicator shows the condition of the battery's charge - However, if you ...
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...serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was included with the computer. ■ Do not use AC adaptors specified by use this computer. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the computer. User's Manual 2-17 To recharge the battery, simply connect the AC adaptor...be used outside of this region. Please refer to avoid any risk of fire or other regions, you to use of an incompatible adaptor. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automatically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of ...
...serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was included with the computer. ■ Do not use AC adaptors specified by use this computer. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the computer. User's Manual 2-17 To recharge the battery, simply connect the AC adaptor...be used outside of this region. Please refer to avoid any risk of fire or other regions, you to use of an incompatible adaptor. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automatically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of ...
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... available to the operating system will be verified by one rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. 3-2 User's Manual The amount of Video RAM available is correct because the operating system usually displays the available memory instead of 8,192MB. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Memory Memory slots Video RAM 512, 1,024, 2,048 or... space. This computer can be displayed as approximately 3 GB only (depending on the computer's hardware specifications). This is dependent on a bitmap display. Power Battery pack The computer is powered by clicking the Advanced Settings...
... available to the operating system will be verified by one rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. 3-2 User's Manual The amount of Video RAM available is correct because the operating system usually displays the available memory instead of 8,192MB. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Memory Memory slots Video RAM 512, 1,024, 2,048 or... space. This computer can be displayed as approximately 3 GB only (depending on the computer's hardware specifications). This is dependent on a bitmap display. Power Battery pack The computer is powered by clicking the Advanced Settings...
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...240 volts, however you should note that part of the hard disk. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Legal Footnote (Battery Life)*4 For more information regarding Battery Life, please refer to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low. The AC adaptor provides power to the Legal Footnotes...is a large-capacity storage media which will either have a 2-pin or 3-pin plug enclosure. RTC battery AC adaptor Disks Hard disk drive or Solid state drive The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock (RTC) and calendar. Under certain unusual conditions of prolonged non-use ...
...240 volts, however you should note that part of the hard disk. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Legal Footnote (Battery Life)*4 For more information regarding Battery Life, please refer to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low. The AC adaptor provides power to the Legal Footnotes...is a large-capacity storage media which will either have a 2-pin or 3-pin plug enclosure. RTC battery AC adaptor Disks Hard disk drive or Solid state drive The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock (RTC) and calendar. Under certain unusual conditions of prolonged non-use ...
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...Options. System automatic Sleep/Hibernation Mode *1 This feature automatically shuts down . This can be specified in the Power Options. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Display automatic power off *1 This feature automatically cuts off power to the computer's display panel when there is...no keyboard input for a specified time, with power being restored when the hard disk drive is integrated into the keyboard. Battery save battery power. Panel power on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and user, are available to prevent unauthorized access to ...
...Options. System automatic Sleep/Hibernation Mode *1 This feature automatically shuts down . This can be specified in the Power Options. TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Display automatic power off *1 This feature automatically cuts off power to the computer's display panel when there is...no keyboard input for a specified time, with power being restored when the hard disk drive is integrated into the keyboard. Battery save battery power. Panel power on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and user, are available to prevent unauthorized access to ...