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Toshiba SATELLITE PRO A120, Tecra A8 manual Introduction User’s Manual

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User’s Manual Tecra A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer Trademarks CopyrightDisclaimer Contact FCC informationFCC conditions Conformity Statement EU Declaration of ConformityVcci Class B Information Modem warning notice Region selection Japan regulationsNetwork Compatibility Statement Redial Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part If problems arise Type of serviceTelephone company procedures Disconnection Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment Modem warning notice for Australia AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ User’s Manual General conditions Following information is only for EU-member states Optical disc drive safety instructions Panasonic DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording UJ-841BTJ-J Teac DVD-ROM DV-28E-RT4 International precautions User’s Manual Xvii Xviii User’s Manual Manual contents Preface Icons ConventionsAbbreviations Keys Messages Key operationDisplay Preface Xxii User’s Manual Stress injury General PrecautionsCreating a computer-friendly environment PC card overheating Heat injuryPressure or impact damage Mobile phone Table of Contents Getting Started Xxvii Keyboard HW Setup Troubleshooting Legal Footnotes Table of Contents Xxxii User’s Manual Hardware Equipment checklistIntroduction Documentation FeaturesSoftware Microsoft Windows XP Memory ProcessorLegal Footnote CPU*1 Slots Legal Footnote General Main Memory*2 PowerLegal Footnote Battery Life*3 Disks Optical disk drive CD-ROM drive DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD-R DL DVD+R DVD+RW DVD+R DL Legal Footnote Graphics Processor Unit GPU*6 DisplayLegal Footnote LCD*5 Keyboard Slots Multimedia Modem BluetoothCommunications Wireless Legal Footnote Wireless LAN*7Wireless LAN Switch Special features Security Battery save mode Power on passwordIntelligent power Panel power on/off Utilities Toshiba , point to Utilities and click Fn-esse Bluetooth Stack forFn-esse DVD Video Player Diagnostic Tool Memory Boot UtilityPoint to Utilities and click SD Memory Boot Toshiba ConfigFree Toshiba Dual Pointing Device utility Toshiba PasswordAccessibility Toshiba Touchpad Options Introduction User’s Manual Grand Tour Legal Footnote Non-applicable Icons*8 Display latch System indicatorsVolume control PC card slot SD card slot Right side DC in 15V jack Link indicatorPort Modem jack Serial port LAN active indicatorOrange Notches Battery lockBattery release latch Docking port Grand Tour Front with the display open LCD screen Display hingeFingerprint sensor Stereo speakers Power button LCD Sensor switch Battery System indicatorsPower Numeric mode Keyboard indicatorsArrow mode Eject button USB floppy disk driveFloppy disk slot Writable discs Optical disk drivesRegion codes for DVD drives and media CDs DVD read Speed maximum CD read FormatsCD read DVD read Speed maximum CD read CD-R write CD-RW write AC adaptor DVD Super Multi drive 12 The AC adaptor 3-pin plug Getting Started Connecting the AC adaptor Other Things to Note Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Connecting the adaptor to the computer Opening the display Turning on the power Starting up for the first time Standby Mode Turning off the powerShut Down mode Boot mode Click start, click Turn Off Computer and click Stand By Benefits of standbyExecuting standby Starting Hibernation Mode Hibernation ModeBenefits of Hibernation Mode Standby limitations Automatic Hibernation Data save in Hibernation ModeRestarting the computer Create Optical Recovery Discs Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD Getting Started Getting Started User’s Manual Toshiba Dual Pointing Device Using the Touch PadOperating Basics Replacing the cap Using the AccuPointAccuPoint precautions Double-click Tap twice Using the Fingerprint Sensor Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility Fingerprint Sensor Limitations Fingerprint Registration Set Up ProcedureWindow Logon via Fingerprint Authentication Hints for Fingerprint Enrollment screen is displayed Fingerprint Authentication Procedure General Fingerprint Single Sign-on Feature How to Swipe the Finger Fingerprint utility limitations Disconnecting USB floppy disk drive Using the USB floppy disk driveConnecting USB floppy disk drive Using optical disk drives Loading discs Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the disc tray Removing discs Closing the CD/DVD disc tray How to remove CD/DVD when the disc tray will not open Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive Ultra-Speed CD-RW Before writing or rewritingMulti-Speed and High-Speed CD-RW When writing or rewriting Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive CD-RW Multi-Speed and High-Speed Important messageDisclaimers CD-RW Ultra-Speed DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version DVD-RW Operating Basics RecordNow! Basic for Toshiba Data Verification When using WinDVD Creator Platinum DLA for Toshiba Important information for use How to make a DVD-VideoHow to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator Operating Basics Floppy disks Media careCD/DVDs Microphone level Volume ControlSound system Click Options and select Advanced Controls Click Advanced Modem Properties menu SettingConnecting Modem Selection 10 Connecting the internal modem Wireless LAN Wireless communicationsDisconnecting Worldwide operation Bluetooth wireless technologySecurity Radio links BluetoothTM Stack for Windows by Toshiba Indicator status Indication Wireless communication switchWireless communication Indicator Connecting LAN cable LAN cable types Cleaning the computer Disconnecting LAN cable Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection Moving the computer HDD Protection is disabled Taskbar Icon Detection Level Toshiba HDD Protection PropertiesHDD Protection HDD Protection Message DetailsDetection Level Amplification Heat dispersal Keyboard Typewriter keys Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard Function keys F1 … F12Soft keys Fn key combinations Hot keys Keyboard Keyboard Fn Sticky key Keypad overlay Arrow modeWindows special keys Turning on the overlays Numeric mode Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay onTemporarily using overlay overlay off Generating Ascii characters Temporarily changing modes Keyboard User’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions Power indicators Battery indicator No light DC in indicatorPower indicator Blinking orange Battery pack Care and use of the battery pack Real Time Clock RTC battery Procedures Charging the batteries Charging time hours Battery charging noticeTime Monitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating time Retaining data with power off Retention time Replacing the battery pack Extending battery life Releasing the battery pack Toshiba Password Utility Separating the battery pack and battery cover Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities -Password Utility User PasswordUser Password field Owner String text box Disable buttonUser Token field Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities SD Memory Card Format Supervisor Password \Program Files\Toshiba\Windows Utilities\SVPWTool\TOSPU.EXE System Auto Off Power-up modesPanel power on/off Windows utilities HW Setup window HW SetupAccessing HW Setup Setup Boot Priority Boot Priority Options Bar will appear only under the selected device Network Boot Protocol HDD Priority Options No Fn key equivalent Default External Keyboard Fn key CPU Device Config Device Configuration Starting the Bios Setup Program Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit CapabilityStarting and Ending the Bios Setup Program Core Multi-Processing Ending the Bios Setup ProgramEnding the Bios Setup Program Halfway Virtualization Technology Enhanced C-States Execute-Disable Bit CapabilitySecurity controller Clear TPM Owner Diagnostic test is disabled Diagnostic ModeBeep Volume Diagnostic test is enabled Optional Devices Cards/memory PC card Inserting a PC card SD card Removing a PC card Removing an SD card Formatting an SD memory cardInserting an SD card Creation of a boot disk SD card care Memory expansion Installing a memory module Removing the memory module cover Removing a memory module Be sure that the cover is closed firmly Battery pack Removing the memory module Battery charger External monitor 16 Connecting the S-Video cable to the Video-out jack Select 1024 by 768, True Color 32 bit, 60 Hertz Changing the resolutionOpen Display properties and select the Settings tab Precautions Link IEEE1394 17 Connecting the i.LINK IEEE1394 cable into the computer Point to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Advanced Port Replicator III Plus 18 Connecting the serial connector to the serial port Serial port Security lock 19 Security lock Optional Devices User’s Manual Troubleshooting Problem solving process Preliminary checklist Analyzing the problem Hardware and system checklist System start-up Problem Procedure PowerOverheating power down Self test ProblemProcedure AC powerBattery Be at the end of its operating life. Replace it Keyboard PasswordProblem Real Time Clock Internal LCD display panel Hard disk drive CD-ROM DVD-ROM, DVD-Video DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive DVD Super Multi drive USB floppy disk drive SD card Touch Pad/AccuPoint PC cardDual Pointing Device USB mouse Click the Pointer Options tab Bios Beep Sounds USB device Memory expansion Sound system External monitor Link IEEE1394 device Modem Carrier Bluetooth LAN TV output signal Printer Recovery Discs Disposing of PC and PC batteries Before you call Where to writeToshiba support Rest of Europe Outside of Europe Singapore SpainUnited States of America United Kingdom Legal Footnotes CPU*1 Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity*4 Battery Life*3General Main Memory*2 Non-applicable Icons*8 Wireless LAN*7Graphics Processor Unit GPU*6 Copy Protection*9 Legal Footnotes 10-4 User’s Manual Specifications Physical Dimensions Built-in Modem Network control unit NCU Communication Impedance Error correctingPower supply Protocol Specifications User’s Manual Video modes Display Controller and ModesDisplay controller Frequency Video mode Type Resolution Character Colors ScanningVideo modes VGA Pels Video Type Resolution Character Colors Scanning Mode Pels Vertical Hz Colors Frequency Hz*1 Video modes WXGA, Intel Celeron M Processor modelVertical Video modes WXGA, Intel Celeron M Processor model 640 16M/16M Video modes WXGA, Intel CoreTM Duo/Solo Processor model Video modes WXGA, Intel CoreTM Duo/Solo Processor model Video modes WXGA, Intel CoreTM Duo/Solo Processor model Display Controller and Modes User’s Manual +++ Escape sequence AT CommandsRepeat last command ATXn En Echo command Answer commandBn Communication standard setting Dn Dial Hook control Ln Monitor speaker volumeMn Monitor speaker mode Request ID information Select pulse dialing Return on-line to data modeModulation handshake Result code control Vn DCE response format Command Dial tone Busy Supported Result Code Detect SignalSelect tone dialing Result code selection, call progress monitoring Zn Recall stored profile Dial tone detectBusy tone detect Cn Data Carrier Detect DCD control Gn V.22bis guard tone control Load factory settingsDn DTR control Kn Local flow control selection Store current configuration Tn Self-test commandsDisplay Current Configuration Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW \Qn Local flow control selection \Nn Error control mode selectionZn=x Store telephone number \Vn Protocol result code View numbers in blacklist Cn Data compression control S0 Auto answer ring number RegistersRegister values ATSn? S2 AT escape character user defined S3 Command line termination character user definedS1 Ring counter S4 Response formatting character user defined S7 Connection completion time-out S5 Command line editing character user definedS6 Wait before dialing S12 Escape guard time S8 Comma pause timeS11 Dtmf dialing speed S37 Dial line rate AT command set result codes Result Code Numeric Description DELAYED*2 Registers User’s Manual Mode Function Transmission speed Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection Connect 54666 EC AT Command User’s Manual Radio Characteristics Wireless LANCard Specifications Modulation Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and GSupported Frequency Sub-bands Technique 122467*2 132472*2 Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a102457*1 5520 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Appendix G Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability General Bluetooth wireless technology and your HealthRegulatory statements European Union EU and Efta USA-Federal Communications Commission FCC Taiwan Using BluetoothTM Card from Toshiba equipment in Japan Device Authorization Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications Equipment Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability User’s Manual Europe AC Power Cord and ConnectorsCertification agencies Switzerland FinlandSweden Germany Toshiba Anti-theft Protection Timer Appendix Toshiba Anti-theft Protection Timer User’s Manual Glossary Abbreviations Glossary Ascii Glossary-4 User’s Manual Glossary-5 Erase See delete Glossary-7 Glossary-8 User’s Manual Level 2 cache See cache Main board See motherboard Glossary-10 User’s Manual Glossary-11 Glossary-12 User’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary Glossary-14 User’s Manual Index Index-2 User’s Manual User’s Manual Index-3 Index-4 User’s Manual User’s Manual Index-5 Index Index-6 User’s Manual