Toshiba A15 manual

RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.4

Satellite® A10/A15 SeriesResource Guide

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Contents

Main Satellite A10/A15 Series Resource Guide Keep this guide in a convenient place to access important information about your computer. 2 Contents This guide Safety icons Other icons used 4 Other documentation Setting up your computer and getting started Precautions Connecting to a power source 6 Connecting a printer Connecting a USB printer Connecting a parallel printer Installing additional memory (optional) 8 Page 10 Removing a memory module Your computers TFT display Inserting PC Cards Removing PC Cards Hot swapping Hot swapping precautions Learning the basics 12 Using the TouchPad Primary and secondary control buttons Playing a CD or DVD Drive components and control buttons Components Inserting a disc 14 Removing a disc with the computer on Removing a disc with the computer off Moving the computer Mobile computing Running the computer on battery power Monitoring battery power 16 Setting battery alarms Removing the battery from the computer Battery safety precautions 18 Maximizing battery life If something goes wrong Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding. Your program performs an illegal operation. 20 Problems when you turn on the computer The computer will not start. The computer starts but, when you press a key, nothing happens. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. If you need further assistance 22 Before you call Contacting Toshiba Toshiba voice contact Power cable connectors Features and specifications Technology and processor 24 Power Storage capacity Ports 26 Standard hardware Optional accessories and devices Physical dimensions Environmental conditions Regulatory information Model: Satellite A10/A15 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives Protection of Stored Data Critical Applications FCC Notice Industry Canada Requirement FCC Requirements Installation Type of Service Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment Wireless Interoperability Caution Wireless LAN and your Health Regulatory Information Canada Industry Canada (IC) Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Page USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Caution: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements Taiwa n Using this equipment in Japan Device Authorization Interference Statement Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless network adapter Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health Regulatory statements Canada-Industry Canada (IC) Caution: FCC Interference Statement Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Taiwa n Using this equipment in Japan 2.4FH1 Device Authorization CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Multi-function Drive Safety Instructions Location of the required label Copyright Export Administration Regulation Notice Trademarks Computer Disposal Information 48 Index A B C D K L M O P