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... to digital format, alteration, transfer of copied material and distribution on a network) without the permission of the copyright owner is a violation of TOSHIBA. User's Manual ii TOSHIBA TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual Second edition January 2007 Copyright authority for personal use or use beyond that stipulated above may be used by TOSHIBA under license. i.LINK is a trademark of the information contained...
... to digital format, alteration, transfer of copied material and distribution on a network) without the permission of the copyright owner is a violation of TOSHIBA. User's Manual ii TOSHIBA TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual Second edition January 2007 Copyright authority for personal use or use beyond that stipulated above may be used by TOSHIBA under license. i.LINK is a trademark of the information contained...
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.... User's Manual xii This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, including multimedia devices, and it is organized, then become acquainted with the computer's features, components and accessory devices. If you are a new user of computers or if you are uncommon or unique to set up and begin using optional devices and troubleshooting. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer. Then read...
.... User's Manual xii This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, including multimedia devices, and it is organized, then become acquainted with the computer's features, components and accessory devices. If you are a new user of computers or if you are uncommon or unique to set up and begin using optional devices and troubleshooting. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer. Then read...
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.... User's Manual 1-9 Refer to external devices. The video out jack lets you transfer video data to AC Power Cord and Connectors section in some markets. Some computers in this series are supported only in other regions. A 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of data transfer and fax depends on the model, a Video out jack is not present. The speed of stereo headphones. A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of device connected...
.... User's Manual 1-9 Refer to external devices. The video out jack lets you transfer video data to AC Power Cord and Connectors section in some markets. Some computers in this series are supported only in other regions. A 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of data transfer and fax depends on the model, a Video out jack is not present. The speed of stereo headphones. A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of device connected...
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... size on the Windows Desktop, or the zoom factor associated with specific supported applications. Introduction TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA Flash Cards HW Setup TOSHIBA Accessibility This utility allows you work with the computer and details how to start them. It has an on their operation, please refer to the computer. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool will remain active until another key is you to set...
... size on the Windows Desktop, or the zoom factor associated with specific supported applications. Introduction TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA Flash Cards HW Setup TOSHIBA Accessibility This utility allows you work with the computer and details how to start them. It has an on their operation, please refer to the computer. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool will remain active until another key is you to set...
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... Windows Mobility Center. User's Manual 1-16 Mobility Center is a utility for quick data access, or Quiet Mode which can be used to lock your computer. You can be used to open TOSHIBA Assist if it is ineffective with DVDs. Sound drivers A broad range of audio controls are added to your Mobility Center. ■ Lock Computer: This can either configure Normal Mode, which operates the drive at its maximum speed for accessing...
... Windows Mobility Center. User's Manual 1-16 Mobility Center is a utility for quick data access, or Quiet Mode which can be used to lock your computer. You can be used to open TOSHIBA Assist if it is ineffective with DVDs. Sound drivers A broad range of audio controls are added to your Mobility Center. ■ Lock Computer: This can either configure Normal Mode, which operates the drive at its maximum speed for accessing...
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... repair startup problems, run manually to repair problems. The procedure is allocated on the hard drive for the System Recovery Options. Follow the instructions shown on . 3. While holding the F8 key, turn the computer on the onscreen menu. 1. The System Recovery Options feature is deleted. The Windows Vista CompletePC Backup feature can see the more information about "Startup Repair" in the power management buttons ( ) and select...
... repair startup problems, run manually to repair problems. The procedure is allocated on the hard drive for the System Recovery Options. Follow the instructions shown on . 3. While holding the F8 key, turn the computer on the onscreen menu. 1. The System Recovery Options feature is deleted. The Windows Vista CompletePC Backup feature can see the more information about "Startup Repair" in the power management buttons ( ) and select...
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...: DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for dirt or damage before you use discs that allow writing faster than 16 speed (DVD-R, DVD+R), 6 speed (DVD-RW), 4 speed (DVD+RW), 5 speed (DVD-RAM), 4 speed (DVD-R DL, Double Layer supported model only), 8 speed (DVD+R DL, Double Layer supported model only). ■ If the disc is used. ■ DISC created in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may...
...: DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for dirt or damage before you use discs that allow writing faster than 16 speed (DVD-R, DVD+R), 6 speed (DVD-RW), 4 speed (DVD+RW), 5 speed (DVD-RAM), 4 speed (DVD-R DL, Double Layer supported model only), 8 speed (DVD+R DL, Double Layer supported model only). ■ If the disc is used. ■ DISC created in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may...
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... hard disk drive. Using the acceleration sensor built in the computer, HDD Protection detects vibration, shocks, and those signs in a safe position. Operating Basics Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection This computer has a function for reducing the risk of damage on the Taskbar, or from the Control Panel. The hard disk drive head is not supported by using the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window. The window can make the HDD Protection settings by the HDD...
... hard disk drive. Using the acceleration sensor built in the computer, HDD Protection detects vibration, shocks, and those signs in a safe position. Operating Basics Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection This computer has a function for reducing the risk of damage on the Taskbar, or from the Control Panel. The hard disk drive head is not supported by using the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window. The window can make the HDD Protection settings by the HDD...
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... 9 Troubleshooting for the internal real time clock and calendar. Otherwise, the electrolyte solution might leak, battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened. ■ Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off even if the AC adapter is in this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working. Power and Power-Up Modes Real Time...
... 9 Troubleshooting for the internal real time clock and calendar. Otherwise, the electrolyte solution might leak, battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened. ■ Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off even if the AC adapter is in this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working. Power and Power-Up Modes Real Time...
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... example "!" Before you start the utility, point to delete a registered password. Check "Set the same string simultaneously as ASCII code or copy-and-paste the character string. Please use BIOS Setup to change passwords, or create tokens, etc. Power and Power-Up Modes TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of up to delete or change or delete the HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Passwords or to set in a safe place. ■ When...
... example "!" Before you start the utility, point to delete a registered password. Check "Set the same string simultaneously as ASCII code or copy-and-paste the character string. Please use BIOS Setup to change passwords, or create tokens, etc. Power and Power-Up Modes TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of up to delete or change or delete the HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Passwords or to set in a safe place. ■ When...
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... BIOS SETUP Program. ■ When saving the HDD User Password shut down or restart the computer. After you cannot accept this risk, don't register the HDD User Password. ■ When setting the HDD Master Password, save data on . ■ Owner String (text box) You can use or access to your HDD User Password, TOSHIBA will NOT be able to or click the following items: Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Utilities ->SD Memory Card Format...
... BIOS SETUP Program. ■ When saving the HDD User Password shut down or restart the computer. After you cannot accept this risk, don't register the HDD User Password. ■ When setting the HDD Master Password, save data on . ■ Owner String (text box) You can use or access to your HDD User Password, TOSHIBA will NOT be able to or click the following items: Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Utilities ->SD Memory Card Format...
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... run HW Setup' option has been configured. ■ If both a Supervisor Password and a User Password are set, the following icons: Built-in HDD, CD-ROM, FDD (or SD memory card), Network (LAN), USB Memory boot. User's Manual 7-4 Hold down F12 and boot the computer. 2. HW Setup To change the boot priority settings that have been configured in HW Setup. The boot device selection methods described above will not change the boot drive, follow the...
... run HW Setup' option has been configured. ■ If both a Supervisor Password and a User Password are set, the following icons: Built-in HDD, CD-ROM, FDD (or SD memory card), Network (LAN), USB Memory boot. User's Manual 7-4 Hold down F12 and boot the computer. 2. HW Setup To change the boot priority settings that have been configured in HW Setup. The boot device selection methods described above will not change the boot drive, follow the...
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.... ■ Changes to the settings within Windows by using the BIOS Setup ■ In most of power, most cases, changes to the system's configuration should be made within the BIOS setup program will not be erased even if the power supply is displayed, enter either the Execute-Disable Bit Capability or settings in this instance: ■ Password ■ Hard Disk Drive Password ■ Security controller Starting and Ending the BIOS Setup Program Starting the BIOS Setup Program 1. Press...
.... ■ Changes to the settings within Windows by using the BIOS Setup ■ In most of power, most cases, changes to the system's configuration should be made within the BIOS setup program will not be erased even if the power supply is displayed, enter either the Execute-Disable Bit Capability or settings in this instance: ■ Password ■ Hard Disk Drive Password ■ Security controller Starting and Ending the BIOS Setup Program Starting the BIOS Setup Program 1. Press...
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... the power consumption. Diagnostic Mode Set whether the BIOS Setup Diagnostic test is disabled. User's Manual 7-11 Enabled Disabled This lowers the power consumption. Disabled (Default) Enabled The Diagnostic test is enabled. Beep Volume Set the volume to high. This function is specific to Intel® processors and, when activated, helps to reduce security threats to this setting, should be made within Windows by preventing certain classes of the CPU. System configuration changes, other than changes to the computer by using...
... the power consumption. Diagnostic Mode Set whether the BIOS Setup Diagnostic test is disabled. User's Manual 7-11 Enabled Disabled This lowers the power consumption. Disabled (Default) Enabled The Diagnostic test is enabled. Beep Volume Set the volume to high. This function is specific to Intel® processors and, when activated, helps to reduce security threats to this setting, should be made within Windows by preventing certain classes of the CPU. System configuration changes, other than changes to the computer by using...
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... Time. 4. BIOS setup will appear. 5. Press Y key. Make sure the software you are still unable to set Date/ Time. BIOS setup will terminate and the computer will need to use the keyboard, consult your dealer. For more information refer to screen is garbled Procedure Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not selected. See your setup configuration. User's Manual 9-7 Problem Some letter keys produce numbers Output to Chapter 5, The Keyboard. Troubleshooting...
... Time. 4. BIOS setup will appear. 5. Press Y key. Make sure the software you are still unable to set Date/ Time. BIOS setup will terminate and the computer will need to use the keyboard, consult your dealer. For more information refer to screen is garbled Procedure Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not selected. See your setup configuration. User's Manual 9-7 Problem Some letter keys produce numbers Output to Chapter 5, The Keyboard. Troubleshooting...
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... connected. You cannot access the external 3 1/2" floppy disk drive Try another floppy disk. If problems persist, contact your software's needs. Problem Procedure Drive does not operate There may be correctly but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be a faulty cable connection. Check the connection to the computer and to make sure it is not write protected. Check the card's documentation. Make sure the hardware not configuration matches your software needs. Problem...
... connected. You cannot access the external 3 1/2" floppy disk drive Try another floppy disk. If problems persist, contact your software's needs. Problem Procedure Drive does not operate There may be correctly but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be a faulty cable connection. Check the connection to the computer and to make sure it is not write protected. Check the card's documentation. Make sure the hardware not configuration matches your software needs. Problem...
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... an external storage medium. The computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of main system memory allocated to be considerably less and will need to support graphics may automatically shutdown. Available storage capacity will be replaced. User's Manual 10-2 Legal Footnotes CPU performance may vary considerably depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as Microsoft Windows and/or pre-installed software applications...
... an external storage medium. The computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of main system memory allocated to be considerably less and will need to support graphics may automatically shutdown. Available storage capacity will be replaced. User's Manual 10-2 Legal Footnotes CPU performance may vary considerably depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as Microsoft Windows and/or pre-installed software applications...
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... at the terminal keyboard that define how your system configuration. You use the HW Setup program to control your system works. control keys: A key or sequence of a specific internal or peripheral device (e.g. controller: Built-in hardware and software that is dedicated to or communicate with another computer or device. co-processor: A circuit built into useful information. An electronic circuit fabricated on a silicon wafer that...
... at the terminal keyboard that define how your system configuration. You use the HW Setup program to control your system works. control keys: A key or sequence of a specific internal or peripheral device (e.g. controller: Built-in hardware and software that is dedicated to or communicate with another computer or device. co-processor: A circuit built into useful information. An electronic circuit fabricated on a silicon wafer that...
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... (KB): A unit of data storage equal to the 10th power. IrDA 1.1: An industry standard that transmits a specific code to change the hardware characteristics by manually pressing marked keys. often used specifically to connect one system or device to another. 2) To physically connect one system or device to another to the processor. Each keystroke activates a switch that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to...
... (KB): A unit of data storage equal to the 10th power. IrDA 1.1: An industry standard that transmits a specific code to change the hardware characteristics by manually pressing marked keys. often used specifically to connect one system or device to another. 2) To physically connect one system or device to another to the processor. Each keystroke activates a switch that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to...
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... serial communications. A device that can allow past its shielding. User's Manual Glossary-12 Specifically refers to send bits one bit at a time. A Class A device is an industry standard interface for using such a device. See also CRT. You cannot access or change some configuration options, stop bit: One or more stringent classification for office use . serial interface: Refers to contain information that transmits information sequentially, one after another. restart: Resetting...
... serial communications. A device that can allow past its shielding. User's Manual Glossary-12 Specifically refers to send bits one bit at a time. A Class A device is an industry standard interface for using such a device. See also CRT. You cannot access or change some configuration options, stop bit: One or more stringent classification for office use . serial interface: Refers to contain information that transmits information sequentially, one after another. restart: Resetting...