Toshiba A305-S6841 User Guide

Toshiba A305-S6841 - Satellite - Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz Manual

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    Satellite® A300 Series Resource Guide Keep this guide in a convenient place to access important information about your computer. If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from
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    33 Learning the basics 34 Using the TouchPad 35 Using the optical drive 36 Moving the computer 39 Mobile computing 39 Taking care of your battery 43 If something goes wrong 45 If you need further assistance 49 Power cord/cable connectors 50 Features and specifications 50 Index 51
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    failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM
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    life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems . The party responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany problems, you should contact your equipment supplier
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    5 Taiwan Article 14 Article 17 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design. Any use of low power radio frequency
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    the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457- use for the Atheros AR5BMB-43/44 and AR5BMB5 Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapters This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/
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    works on passive scan only. A peer-to-peer mode is not available in 802.11a and Turbo Mode. 802.11b (2.4 GHz) Australia Canada France Ireland Luxembourg Norway Switzerland Austria Denmark Germany Italy Netherlands Portugal UK .art-telecom.fr) for applicable procedures to follow. Bande de fréquence
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    procedure. 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Canada France Ireland Luxembourg Norway Switzerland Austria Denmark Germany Italy Netherlands Portugal UK the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is
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    of operation of this device. The Access Point's radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar. You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for
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    Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by UK Venezuela Austria Canada Finland Greece Italy Luxembourg New Zealand Portugal Sweden Uruguay Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless
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    Ch1-Ch11 (802.11b/g) Ch36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam
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    in draft release. The TOSHIBA 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release, Version 1.0, of the IEEE 802.11n specification. An adapter with 11a/b, 11a/b/g, or 11a/b/g/n can communicate on any of its supported formats; the actual connection will be based on the access point to
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    . If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more
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    in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment. Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far
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    15 Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any 14 Article 17 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the features
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    from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850 Fax: 03-3457-4868 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation
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    Optical Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. To use this model properly, read the user's guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair a HD DVD, CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive
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    The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED
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    19 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries
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    performance for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode. We recommend that you leave this and other energy saving features active, so that
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    , including solutions to the most common problems. For more detailed information, descriptions of other features, and more extensive troubleshooting guidelines, see the electronic user's guide preinstalled on your system. It is also available on the Web at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Safety icons This
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    version of the user's guide. ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Setting up your computer and getting started The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included
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    in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is shipped with your computer. Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. It could damage the computer or cause system failure. Your computer's features and specifications Certain
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    Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration
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    cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white or green, depending on your model. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious
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    AC outlet. See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps, or see "Setting up a printer" in the electronic user's guide. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba
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    base of the computer. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be hot. The surrounding area may also be hot. Allow the module to cool to room temperature before replacing arrow next to the lock button in the lower-
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    (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 41. 5 Close
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    computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on page 31. If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you must remove the
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    30 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the
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    module is to be installed, it must be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 42. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17
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    , this could be a sign that you may need to scan your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up slightly. If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you
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    you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Using an ExpressCard® The ExpressCard®slot supports the use of ExpressCard media. The slot also supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one ExpressCard with another while the computer is on. Inserting an
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    restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your software
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    area located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move . This feature can be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box. Control buttons When a step instructs you to
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    and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform. These features include widescreen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus
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    off inside the computer and damage it. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is on and play audio CDs or DVD movies. Play/Pause button* Media button* Mute
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    completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray. If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place. You are ready to use the
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    or by the back. Doing so could damage the system. Mobile computing Running the computer on battery power Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance
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    page 44 for procedures. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your system), for an extended period (more than a month), the battery may fail to retain a charge. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may cause
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    that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility
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    is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible
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    purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity. ❖ Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an
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    the system for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adaptor. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery
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    use or over time, the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them. Under certain applicable laws and perchlorate/ If something goes wrong Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding. If you are working with a program that suddenly
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    computer shuts down completely. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold the power button for at least
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    conflict" in your electronic user's guide. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may have gone into effect. Press any key to activate the screen. You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1
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    not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. ExpressCard® problems ExpressCard® checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. See "Using an ExpressCard®" in the electronic user's guide for information about how to insert ExpressCards. ❖ Make sure
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    before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support group for their
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    AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada (UL and CSA approved) United Kingdom (BS approved) Features and specifications Australia (AS approved) Europe (VDA and NEMKO approved) For the detailed specifications for your computer, visit pcsupport.toshiba
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    drive 36 51 ExpressCard® inserting 33 removing 34 ExpressCard® problems 48 computer stops working 49 slot appears dead 48 F files backing up 34 saving 34 I inserting CD/DVD 37 installing main battery 41, 42 memory module 26 K keyboard problems not working 47 L lights AC power 24 M main battery
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    22 saving files 34 screen problems blank screen 47 secondary button TouchPad 35 setting battery notification 41 setting up AC adaptor 24 computer 27 specifications Features and specifications 50 T tips on computing 34 Toshiba Accessories information 26 TouchPad using 35 W Web sites 49 GMA500575010
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Satellite
®
A300 Series
Resource Guide
Keep this guide in a convenient place to access important
information about your computer.
If you need assistance:
Toshiba’s Support Web site
pcsupport.toshiba.com
Toshiba Global Support Centre
Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777
Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273
Please fill in for your reference and future use:
Model name______________________________________
Part number______________________________________
Serial number____________________________________