Toshiba A100 user manual Lighting, Work habits

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GETTING STARTED

User’s Manual

Lighting

Proper lighting can improve legibility of the display and reduce eye strain.

Position the computer so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen. Use tinted windows, shades or other screen to elimi- nate sun glare.

Avoid placing the computer in front of bright light that could shine directly in your eyes.

If possible, use soft, indirect lighting in your computer work area. Use a lamp to illuminate your documents or desk, but be sure to position the lamp so that it does not reflect off the display or shine in your eyes.

Work habits

A key to avoiding discomfort or injury from repetitive strain is to vary your activities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks into your work day. If you must spend long periods at the computer, finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency.

Sit in a relaxed posture. Good positioning of your chair and equipment as described earlier can reduce tension in your shoulders or neck and ease back strain.

Vary your posture frequently.

Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly.

Exercise and stretch your wrists and hands a number of times during the day.

Frequently, look away from the computer and focus your eyes on a distant object for several seconds, for example 30 seconds every 15 minutes.

Take frequent short breaks instead of one or two long breaks, for example, two or three minutes every half hour.

Have your eyes examined regularly and visit a doctor promptly, if you sus- pect you might be suffering from a repetitive strain injury.

A number of books are available on ergonomics and repetitive strain injury or repetitive stress syndrome. For more information on these topics or for pointers on exercises for such stress points as hands and wrists, please check with your library or book vendor. Also refer to the computer’s Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort.

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Contents Page Copyright DisclaimerTrademarks Safety Instructions When Using Your ComputerMacrovision License of Notice IiiFCC information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Informa- tionModel numberPSAA0/ PSAA1 FCC conditions ContactBsmi Notice Taiwan Only Modem warning notice Conformity StatementNetwork Compatibility Statement ViiType of service Japan regulationsPursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Region selectionTelephone company procedures If problems ariseDisconnection Fax brandingInstructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment Modem warning notice for Australia AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZXii General conditions XiiiImportant Notice Following information is only for EU-member statesOptical disk drive standards XivPage CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive safety instructions Matsushita UJDA770Xvi Toshiba Samsung TS-L462C XviiDVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive safety instructions Matsushita UJ-850BXviii Teac DV-W28EB XixPioneer DVR-K16 NEC ND-7550NXxi Xxii Table of Contents Getting Started Operating BasicsXxiv Express Media Player Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive XxvPower and Power-Up Modes KeyboardXxvi HW Setup and Passwords Optional DevicesXxvii Troubleshooting XxviiiAppendix GlossaryIndex Xxx Manual contents PrefaceConventions AbbreviationsIcons KeysKey operation DisplayMessages ConventionsXxxiv General Precautions Stress injury Heat injuryPressure or impact damage XxxvPC card overheating Mobile phoneCentral Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer XxxviWireless LAN/Atheros Wireless LAN/AtherosNon-applicable Icons Copy ProtectionImages Express Media PlayerLCD Brightness and Eye Strain Main Memory DisclaimerEquipment checklist IntroductionChapter HardwareWindows XP Professional/Home Edition Service Pack SoftwareFeatures FeaturesDisable Bit ProcessorMemory DisksDVD-ROM Power DisplayKeyboard Pointing DeviceSlots MultimediaCommunications LANSecurity SoftwareSpecial features Special features Utilities Options OptionsUser’s Manual Grand Tour Front with the display closedIndicator Left side Left sideRight side USB P OrtsBack side Back sideUser’s Manual Underside UndersideFront with the display open CD/DVD ButtonPower button AV ButtonsFront with the display open Touch PadSystem indicators Power source/system indicatorsKeyboard indicator System indicatorsUSB diskette drive 10 USB diskette driveOptical Media drive Region codes for DVD drives and mediaWritable discs CDsCD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer driveDVDs FormatsDVD-RW write DVD+R writeDVD+RW write DVD+R DL writeAC adaptor 11 The AC adaptorGetting Started Setting up your work space Placement of computerGeneral conditions Setting up your work space Seating and postureLighting Work habitsConnecting the AC adaptor Connecting the AC adaptorTurning on the power Opening the displayTurning off the power Shut Down mode Boot modeStarting up for the first time Starting up for the first timeHibernation mode Benefits of hibernationStandby mode Data save in hibernation modeTurning off the power Starting HibernationBenefits of standby Executing standbyRecovering Express Media Player Software Restarting the computerStandby limitations Restarting the computerUsing the Express Media Player Soft- ware Backup CD Getting Started User’s Manual Using the Touch Pad/Lux Pad Operating BasicsLux Pad Button Function Functionality of each button on Lux PadUsing the USB diskette drive Connecting 3 1/2 diskette driveUsing the USB diskette drive Using optical media drives Disconnecting 3 1/2 diskette driveClick Diskette drive Using optical media drives Loading discsPulling the drawer open Removing discs Closing the DVD-ROM drawerRemoving a CD/DVD Express Media Player AV Button function Provided with some modelsExpress Media Player Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Important message CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveBefore writing or rewriting When writing or rewriting Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveWriting CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive Disclaimer CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveImportant message DVD Super Multi +-R Dou- ble Layer drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive User’s Manual When writing or rewriting Disclaimer DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive RecordNow! Basic for ToshibaData Verification When using WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum DLA for ToshibaVideo How to make a DVD-Video How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD CreatorImportant information for use User’s Manual Media care CD/DVDsMedia care Using the microphone DiskettesModem Region selectionModem Setting AutoRun ModeProperties menu Location list for region selectionConnecting Modem SelectionDialing Properties Wireless communications Wireless LANDisconnecting Bluetooth wireless technology Wireless communication switchWireless communications Worldwide operationWireless communication Indicator Connecting LAN cableIndicator status Indication Disconnecting LAN cable LANCleaning the computer Moving the computerBattery Heat dispersalHeat dispersal MaximumUser’s Manual Keyboard Typewriter keysF1 ... F12 function keys Soft keys Fn key combinationsEmulating keys on enhanced keyboard Hot keys Soft keys Fn key combinationsUser’s Manual Soft keys Fn key combinations User’s Manual Windows special keys Keypad overlayFn Sticky key Turning on the overlaysArrow mode Numeric modeTemporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Temporarily using overlay overlay off Generating Ascii charactersTemporarily changing modes Generating Ascii charactersUser’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditionsPower conditions Power indicators Battery indicatorDC in indicator Power indicatorsBattery types Power indicatorBattery Care and use of the battery pack Real time clock batterySafety precautions Care and use of the battery packUser’s Manual Care and use of the battery pack Charging the batteries Procedures Battery charging noticeCharging time hours Battery type System on System off TimeMonitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating time Retaining data with power off Extending battery lifeReplacing the battery pack Removing the battery packReplacing the battery pack Slide the locking latch to the unlocked position Starting the computer by password Installing the battery packStarting the computer by password Power-up modes Panel power on/offWindows utilities System Auto OffHW Setup and Passwords HW SetupAccessing HW Setup HW Setup window PasswordGeneral HW Setup Verify PasswordCPU Boot Priority Boot Priority OptionsEnter Wake-up on KeyboardLAN Passwords Power devices Optional DevicesCards/memory Peripheral devicesInstalling a PC card PC cardsRemoving a PC card PC cardsInstalling an Express Card Express CardRemoving an Express Card Express CardInstalling a SD/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD card Multiple Digital Media Card Slot SupPorted with some models See below for the card capacitiesRemoving a SD/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD card Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Supported with some modelsInstalling memory module Memory expansionMemory expansion Removing the coverRemoving memory module Removing the memory moduleAdditional battery pack 4 Cell, 6 Cell and 8 Cell Additional battery pack 4 Cell, 6 Cell and 8 CellAdditional AC adaptor USB FDD KitUser’s Manual Television Link IEEE1394Television Precautions ConnectingDisconnecting Security lockSecurity lock Point to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and clickUser’s Manual Troubleshooting Problem solving processPreliminary checklist Analyzing the problem Hardware and system checklist Hardware and system checklistSystem start-up Power Self testOverheating power down AC powerBattery ProblemProcedureProblem Procedure Password LCD panelHard disk drive For more information, refer to , Operating Basics User’s Manual DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive Diskette drive Pointing device Touch PadClick the Pointer Option tab USB mouse PC card Click the Pointer Options tabSD/MS/MMC/xD card MonitorTV output signal Sound systemUSB Modem Standby/Hibernation No CarrierLAN Link IEEE1394Toshiba support Before you callToshiba support User’s Manual Where to write Europe Germany & AustriaUser’s Manual Appendixes User’s Manual Specifications Physical DimensionsPower Requirements Appendix aBuilt-in Modem Network control unit NCUDisplay Controller and Modes Display controllerAppendix B Video Modes Table Video ModesAT Commands Repeat last commandAppendix C +++Escape sequenceAAnswer command BnCommunication standard settingDnDial EnEcho command HnHook controlRequest ID information Appendix CMonitor speaker volume MnMonitor speaker modeNnModulation handshake OnReturn on-line to data mode PSelect pulse dialingQnResult code control TSelect tone dialing VnDCE response formatXnResult code selection, call progress monitoring Dial tone detect Busy tone detectZnRecall stored profile CnData Carrier Detect DCD controlFLoad factory settings DnDTR controlTnSelf-test commands GnV.22bis guard tone controlKnLocal flow control selection PnSelect Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WWVDisplay Current Configuration WStore current configurationZn=x Store telephone number \NnError control mode selection \QnLocal flow control selection\VnProtocol result code BView numbers in blacklistCnData compression control Registers Register valuesAppendix D RATSn?S3Command line termination character user defined S0 Auto answer ring numberS1Ring counter S2AT escape character user definedS5Command line editing character user defined S4Response formatting character user definedS6Wait before dialing Appendix DS7Connection completion time-out S8Comma pause timeS11DTMF dialing speed S12Escape guard timeS37Dial line rate AT command set result codes Result code summary Result Code Numeric DescriptionResult Code Numeric Description User’s Manual 90/V.92 mode 90/V.92Appendix E Function Transmission speedTable E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection AT Command Appendix EUser’s Manual Installing the modem board Internal Modem GuideAppendix F Removing the modem board Wireless LAN Card specificationsRadio characteristics Appendix GWireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Supported frequency sub-bandsWireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets 11G Turbo Mode Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision aAppendix G Wireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode AC Power Cord Connectors Appendix HUnited Kingdom Parts Numbers Configurations MemoryGraphics Glossary AbbreviationsGlossary-1 AccuPoint Glossary-2Byte Glossary-3Cache memory Glossary-4Delete Glossary-5Device driver Glossary-6Host computer Glossary-7Hot dock/undock Glossary-8Glossary-9 Monitor Glossary-10RAM Glossary-11Restart Glossary-12Write protection Glossary-13Glossary-14 Index Index-1Index-2 Index Index-3Index-4
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A100 specifications

The Toshiba A100 series represents a notable range of laptops that combines performance and versatility, catering specifically to the needs of both casual users and professionals. Launched with an emphasis on multimedia capabilities and productivity, the A100 series showcases an array of features designed to enhance the user experience.

One of the primary characteristics of the Toshiba A100 is its robust design. The laptop typically features a sleek, compact chassis that is both aesthetically pleasing and practical, making it easy to carry for those on the move. The build quality is commendable, with a durable exterior that can withstand the rigors of daily use.

Under the hood, the A100 series is powered by Intel’s core processors, which offer a balanced blend of performance and power efficiency. This enables smooth multitasking and quick application launches, ensuring that users can handle demanding tasks without lag. The inclusion of generous RAM options allows for an enhanced computing experience, making this laptop suitable for both work and entertainment.

The display of the Toshiba A100 is another highlight, often featuring a vivid, high-resolution screen that delivers sharp images and vibrant colors. This makes it an excellent choice for watching movies, editing photos, or simply enjoying everyday tasks. Additionally, some models in the series offer an anti-glare coating, reducing reflections and providing a more comfortable viewing experience in various lighting conditions.

Connectivity options are comprehensive, with multiple USB ports, HDMI outputs, and a multi-card reader. This ensures that users can easily connect to peripherals, external displays, and transfer files with ease. The inclusion of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities facilitates seamless integration into modern home and office environments.

Furthermore, the Toshiba A100 series includes advanced audio technologies, such as built-in stereo speakers that enhance the multimedia experience. The laptop often features Toshiba's sound enhancement technologies, delivering clear and dynamic sound for music, movies, and video calls.

Lastly, battery performance is a critical aspect of the Toshiba A100 series. Many models are optimized for extended use, allowing users to work or play for hours on a single charge. This combination of efficient hardware and thoughtful design results in a laptop that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of its users.

In conclusion, the Toshiba A100 series stands out with its robust performance, impressive display, and user-friendly features, making it a compelling choice for those seeking a reliable and stylish laptop for various applications.