Toshiba Tecra A7-ST5112 Resource Guide for Tecra A7

Toshiba Tecra A7-ST5112 Manual

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    Tecra® A7 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
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    and getting started 21 Adding memory (optional 25 Your computer's TFT display 31 Inserting a PC Card 31 Removing a PC Card 32 Learning the basics 32 Using the TouchPad 33 Using the optical drive 33 Moving the computer 36 Mobile computing 37 Taking care of your battery 41 If something goes
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    handling. Model: Tecra® A7 Series Recordable and/ and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA support systems, medical applications, connections
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    to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. The
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    stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment
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    This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is possible 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
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    7 Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. This device 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
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    8 Italia: Nederland: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not allowed. E'necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l'uso interno. Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedure to
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    of the allowable frequencies as listed above, the user must cease operating 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 not allowed for operation in any European Community country. ❖ This
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    10 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Canada France Ireland Luxembourg Norway Switzerland Austria Denmark Germany Italy Netherlands Portugal UK Belgium Finland Greece Liechtenstein New Zealand Sweden USA Turbo Mode (5 GHz) Canada USA Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/ Wireless LAN
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    Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This , 149, 153, 157, 161, 165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode. 802.11 b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New Zeland India Saudi Arabia Canada USA Malaysia
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    technology is a new innovative technology, and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all computers and 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
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    safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain
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    14 Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country/region where the product is sold. In addition, the product complies with the following: European Union (EU) and EFTA This equipment complies with the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and has been
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    stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment
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    system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is required. Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America
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    INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT
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    18 Trademarks Tecra is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. DirectX, Active Desktop,
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    if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. This notebook is compatible with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC, problems. For more detailed information, descriptions of other features, and more extensive troubleshooting guidelines, see the electronic user's guide
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    20 Introduction Safety icons This guide contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
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    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 the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions
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    notebook chassis, unless you have selected all those features. This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide computer's battery. Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may
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    Setting up your computer and getting started 23 AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the
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    your printer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up the printer as described in "Setting up a printer" in the electronic user's guide. To connect a
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    , see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. You may want to increase the computer's memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data. Installing
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    on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 39. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using
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    static electricity you may have built up. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty
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    of the module. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place.
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    ) 29 Front of computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 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 40
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    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 must remove the top module before
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    , the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Inserting a PC Card Before you insert a PC Card, refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it. You may insert
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    removing a PC Card, make sure that no applications or system services are memory until you save it to the disk. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery drive is active. The Windows® operating system records information, such as your desktop
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    be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, then discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform.
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    that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. Your optical drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is in use. Eject button-Press to release the disc
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    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.
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    Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage
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    or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba notebook computer. To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it
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    battery, and may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory is sleeping (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your
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    before changing the main battery. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" in the electronic user's guide. 3 Unplug and remove any
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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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    is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all
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    not glow, power is not being supplied. Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows green. ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, more than one month
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    your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly. If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. Toshiba is dedicated to preserving the environment by sponsoring Call2Recycle, a program of
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    (once), then click Start Task Manager. The Windows® Task Manager window appears. 2 Click the Applications tab. If a 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
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    responding (see "Resolving a hardware conflict" in the electronic user's guide for more information). Clearing the condition may get the computer running, light, or Fn + F11 to turn off the numlock light. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make sure the software you are
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    to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. PC Card problems PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. See "Using PC Cards" in the electronic user's guide for information about how to insert PC Cards. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected
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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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    along with its installation media ❖ Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support, call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273
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    cord/cable connectors 49 Power cord/cable connectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use For the complete detailed specifications for your computer, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Go to the Tech Support Center, select your particular model from the list and go to
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    up 32 saving 32 I inserting CD/DVD 35 PC Cards 31 installing main battery 39, 40 memory module 25 K keyboard unexpected characters 46 keyboard problems not working 45 L lights AC power 22 M main battery changing 39 installing 39, 40 removing 39 memory module installing 25 inserting into socket 27
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    39 memory module 29 PC Cards 32 S safety precautions 21 saving files 32 screen problems blank screen 46 secondary button TouchPad 33 setting battery alarms 39 setting up AC adaptor 22 computer 26 specifications Features and specifications 49 T tips on computing 32 Toshiba Accessories information
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Tecra
®
A7 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____________________________________