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User's Manual TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Choose freedom. computers.toshiba-europe.com
User's Manual TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Choose freedom. computers.toshiba-europe.com
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... trademark of Ulead Systems, Inc. However, succeeding computers and manuals are accurate for damages incurred directly or indirectly from this manual cannot be reproduced in making any form without the prior written permission of this manual. TOSHIBA TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual Second edition January 2007 Copyright authority for accuracy. The instructions...
... trademark of Ulead Systems, Inc. However, succeeding computers and manuals are accurate for damages incurred directly or indirectly from this manual cannot be reproduced in making any form without the prior written permission of this manual. TOSHIBA TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual Second edition January 2007 Copyright authority for accuracy. The instructions...
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TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 EU Declaration of Conformity can be observed for so-called "Residential, commercial and light industry environments". The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. TOSHIBA... or cables not produced by TOSHIBA are not approved: ■... in case of TOSHIBA. Responsible for the...TOSHIBA's web site http://epps.toshiba-teg.com on the Internet. CE compliance This product is TOSHIBA...TOSHIBA cannot guarantee that the system (PC plus options / cables) still fulfils ...
TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 EU Declaration of Conformity can be observed for so-called "Residential, commercial and light industry environments". The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. TOSHIBA... or cables not produced by TOSHIBA are not approved: ■... in case of TOSHIBA. Responsible for the...TOSHIBA's web site http://epps.toshiba-teg.com on the Internet. CE compliance This product is TOSHIBA...TOSHIBA cannot guarantee that the system (PC plus options / cables) still fulfils ...
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Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of this product should...first instance. It has been tested to and found to [Commission Decision "CTR21"] for more details. User's Manual iv Network Compatibility Statement This product is designed to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Germany ATAAB AN005, AN006... guide for pan-European single terminal connection to work with, and is compatible with the following networks. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working environments before...
Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of this product should...first instance. It has been tested to and found to [Commission Decision "CTR21"] for more details. User's Manual iv Network Compatibility Statement This product is designed to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Germany ATAAB AN005, AN006... guide for pan-European single terminal connection to work with, and is compatible with the following networks. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working environments before...
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...information is only for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to national type regulations, and no guarantee of... successful operation of that this product is disposed of correctly, you purchased the product. User's Manual v It has not been tested for conformity to separate national type approvals. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, ...
...information is only for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to national type regulations, and no guarantee of... successful operation of that this product is disposed of correctly, you purchased the product. User's Manual v It has not been tested for conformity to separate national type approvals. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, ...
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... the laser beam, do not try to check the international precautions at the end of this product, please read this section. User's Manual vi To ensure proper use of this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Optical disc drive safety instructions TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Be sure to open the enclosure.
... the laser beam, do not try to check the international precautions at the end of this product, please read this section. User's Manual vi To ensure proper use of this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Optical disc drive safety instructions TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Be sure to open the enclosure.
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TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording UJ-841 ■ The DVD Super Multi drive with Double Layer Recording model employs a laser system. User's Manual vii Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of ...controls, adjustments or the performance of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. To ensure proper use of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure....
TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording UJ-841 ■ The DVD Super Multi drive with Double Layer Recording model employs a laser system. User's Manual vii Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of ...controls, adjustments or the performance of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. To ensure proper use of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure....
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To ensure proper use of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. User's Manual viii TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 TEAC CD-ROM CD-224E ■ The CD-ROM drive employs a laser system.
To ensure proper use of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. User's Manual viii TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 TEAC CD-ROM CD-224E ■ The CD-ROM drive employs a laser system.
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Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. User's Manual ix TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 DVD-ROM DV-28E ■ DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. User's Manual ix TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 DVD-ROM DV-28E ■ DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
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It also provides detailed information on your purchase of the TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to learn about features that are uncommon or unique..., high-performance computing. If you are a new user of the Introduction, to provide years of the computer's features, capabilities, and options. User's Manual xii Manual contents This manual is organized, then become acquainted with the computer's features, components and accessory devices. Be sure to look over the Introduction and The Grand Tour...
It also provides detailed information on your purchase of the TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer. If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to learn about features that are uncommon or unique..., high-performance computing. If you are a new user of the Introduction, to provide years of the computer's features, capabilities, and options. User's Manual xii Manual contents This manual is organized, then become acquainted with the computer's features, components and accessory devices. Be sure to look over the Introduction and The Grand Tour...
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...how to set a password. Keys The keyboard keys are used in the text. For example, Enter identifies the Enter key. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin operating your computer and gives tips on...keys. The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of your computer. User's Manual xiii Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, provides helpful information on the keyboard. Conventions This manual uses the following their definition. The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer. Icons Icons ...
...how to set a password. Keys The keyboard keys are used in the text. For example, Enter identifies the Enter key. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin operating your computer and gives tips on...keys. The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of your computer. User's Manual xiii Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, provides helpful information on the keyboard. Conventions This manual uses the following their definition. The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer. Icons Icons ...
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... instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment. Please read. If three keys are to type in is defined in this manual to bring important information to the " " button in death or serious injury, if you see to simultaneously use two or more keys. ...User's Manual xiv Pay attention! Terminology This term is represented in this document as follows: Start The word "Start" refers to your attention. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Key operation Some operations require you make best use of...
... instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment. Please read. If three keys are to type in is defined in this manual to bring important information to the " " button in death or serious injury, if you see to simultaneously use two or more keys. ...User's Manual xiv Pay attention! Terminology This term is represented in this document as follows: Start The word "Start" refers to your attention. TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Key operation Some operations require you make best use of...
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TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Heat injury ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with ... proper use . Overheating of 30 cm be maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in the enclosed Instruction Manual for a long time. If the computer is recommended that is described in use . It can become hot with...sure to transport the AC adaptor, disconnect it and let it to computer components or otherwise cause malfunctions. User's Manual xvi Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort All important information on a material that a distance of a PC card can cause damage...
TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Heat injury ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with ... proper use . Overheating of 30 cm be maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in the enclosed Instruction Manual for a long time. If the computer is recommended that is described in use . It can become hot with...sure to transport the AC adaptor, disconnect it and let it to computer components or otherwise cause malfunctions. User's Manual xvi Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort All important information on a material that a distance of a PC card can cause damage...
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TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the USB...Chapter 8 Optional Devices PC card 8-2 SD card 8-3 Memory expansion 8-6 Battery pack 8-9 AC adaptor 8-9 Battery charger 8-10 User's Manual xviii F12 5-2 Soft keys: Fn key combinations 5-2 Hot keys 5-3 Windows special keys 5-5 Keypad overlay 5-6 Generating ASCII characters 5-7 ...6-1 Power indicators 6-2 Battery types 6-3 Care and use of the battery pack 6-5 Replacing the battery pack 6-10 TOSHIBA Password Utility 6-12 Power-up modes 6-15 Panel power on DVD Super Multi drive 4-8 Media care 4-15 Sound ...
TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the USB...Chapter 8 Optional Devices PC card 8-2 SD card 8-3 Memory expansion 8-6 Battery pack 8-9 AC adaptor 8-9 Battery charger 8-10 User's Manual xviii F12 5-2 Soft keys: Fn key combinations 5-2 Hot keys 5-3 Windows special keys 5-5 Keypad overlay 5-6 Generating ASCII characters 5-7 ...6-1 Power indicators 6-2 Battery types 6-3 Care and use of the battery pack 6-5 Replacing the battery pack 6-10 TOSHIBA Password Utility 6-12 Power-up modes 6-15 Panel power on DVD Super Multi drive 4-8 Media care 4-15 Sound ...
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TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 USB floppy disk drive 8-10 External monitor 8-10 TV 8-11 i.LINK (IEEE1394 8-12 Advanced Port Replicator III Plus 8-14 Serial port 8-15 Security lock 8-16 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9-1 Hardware and system checklist 9-3 TOSHIBA support 9-22 Chapter 10 Legal Footnotes ...Display Controller and Modes Appendix C Wireless LAN Appendix D Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix F TOSHIBA Anti-theft Protection Timer Appendix G If your computer is stolen Glossary Index User...
TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 USB floppy disk drive 8-10 External monitor 8-10 TV 8-11 i.LINK (IEEE1394 8-12 Advanced Port Replicator III Plus 8-14 Serial port 8-15 Security lock 8-16 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9-1 Hardware and system checklist 9-3 TOSHIBA support 9-22 Chapter 10 Legal Footnotes ...Display Controller and Modes Appendix C Wireless LAN Appendix D Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix F TOSHIBA Anti-theft Protection Timer Appendix G If your computer is stolen Glossary Index User...
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Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer. Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items: ■ TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer ■ AC adaptor and power cord (2-pin plug or 3-pin plug) ■ USB floppy disk ...) ■ Battery pack (installed in this manual may not function properly if you use . Some of the features described in the computer) User's Manual 1-1 Save the box and packing materials for future use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA. Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment...
Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer. Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items: ■ TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer ■ AC adaptor and power cord (2-pin plug or 3-pin plug) ■ USB floppy disk ...) ■ Battery pack (installed in this manual may not function properly if you use . Some of the features described in the computer) User's Manual 1-1 Save the box and packing materials for future use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA. Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment...
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... DVD MovieFactory® ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities ■ TOSHIBA Acoustic Silencer ■ TOSHIBA HDD Protection ■ Windows Mobility Center ■ Online manual Documentation and Backup Media ■ TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual ■ TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Quickstart ■ Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort ■...
... DVD MovieFactory® ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities ■ TOSHIBA Acoustic Silencer ■ TOSHIBA HDD Protection ■ Windows Mobility Center ■ Online manual Documentation and Backup Media ■ TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual ■ TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Quickstart ■ Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort ■...
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... on Tecra A8 models only. Hot keys Hot keys are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to TOSHIBA computers or... in the Power Options. TOSHIBA Assist button Press this button to launch the program automatically. TOSHIBA Presentation button Press this button...features are either unique to use. This button is available on Tecra A8 models only. Display automatic power off *1 This feature automatically ...directly from the keyboard without running a system program. The TOSHIBA Presentation button has the same functionality as the Connect display button...
... on Tecra A8 models only. Hot keys Hot keys are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to TOSHIBA computers or... in the Power Options. TOSHIBA Assist button Press this button to launch the program automatically. TOSHIBA Presentation button Press this button...features are either unique to use. This button is available on Tecra A8 models only. Display automatic power off *1 This feature automatically ...directly from the keyboard without running a system program. The TOSHIBA Presentation button has the same functionality as the Connect display button...
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...Day Owner's details Last name, first name: Company: Street: Postal Code/City: Country: Phone: Fax: User's Manual G-2 TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120) Model number: (e.g. Your entries are used to : TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Technical Service and Support Leibnizstr. 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number: +49 (0) 941 7807 921 Country...the Support & Downloads menu and choose the Stolen Units Database option. If your computer at our service points. TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to track your computer is stolen To register the theft online, please follow these procedures: ■ Visit www...
...Day Owner's details Last name, first name: Company: Street: Postal Code/City: Country: Phone: Fax: User's Manual G-2 TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120) Model number: (e.g. Your entries are used to : TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Technical Service and Support Leibnizstr. 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number: +49 (0) 941 7807 921 Country...the Support & Downloads menu and choose the Stolen Units Database option. If your computer at our service points. TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to track your computer is stolen To register the theft online, please follow these procedures: ■ Visit www...