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TOSHIBA

Satellite A10 Series

Portable Personal Computer

User’s Manual

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Default Chapter3
- Fcc Information3
- Fcc Conditions4
- VCCI Class B Information4
- Conformity Statement5
- Modem Warning Notice5
- Network Compatibility Statement5
- Fax Branding6
- If Problems Arise6
- Japan Regulations7
- Region Selection7
- Type of Service7
- Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment8
- Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand9
- Notes for Use of this Device in New Zealand10
- General Conditions12
- Location of the Required Label13
- Safety Instruction18
- Table of Contents23
Preface31
Manual Contents31
Conventions32
- Abbreviations32
- Icons32
- Keys33
- Key Operation33
- Display33
- Messages33
General Precautions35
Stress Injury35
Heat Injury35
Pressure or Impact Damage35
CPU Performance Disclaimer36
PC Card Overheating36
LCD Display36
Chapter 1 Introduction39
Equipment Checklist39
- Hardware39
- Software39
- Documentation40
Features40
- Processor40
- Memory41
- Power41
- Disks41
- Display43
- Keyboard43
- Pointing Device44
- Ports44
- Slots44
- Multimedia44
- Communications45
- Security45
- Software45
Special Features45
Utilities47
Options49
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour53
Front with the Display Closed53
Left Side54
Right Side55
Back Side56
Underside58
Front with the Display Open59
System Indicators60
Keyboard Indicators61
USB Diskette Drive62
Fixed Optical Media Drive63
- CD-ROM Drive63
- DVD-ROM Drive63
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive64
- DVD-R/-RW Drive65
Universal AC Adaptor66
Chapter 3 Getting Started69
Setting up Your Work Space69
- General Conditions70
- Placement of the Computer70
- Seating and Posture71
- Lighting72
- Work Habits72
Connecting the Universal AC Adaptor73
Opening the Display74
Turning on the Power74
Starting up for the First Time75
Turning off the Power75
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)75
- Hibernation Mode76
  - Automatic Hibernation77
  - Starting Hibernation77
- Standby Mode78
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Product Recovery CD-ROM80
Restarting the Computer80
Chapter 4 Operating Basics83
Pointing Devices83
- Using the Touch Pad83
Using the USB Diskette Drive84
- Connecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive84
- Disconnecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive85
Using Optical Media Drives85
- Loading Discs86
- Removing Discs88
Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive89
- Before Writing or Rewriting90
- When Writing or Rewriting90
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD-R/-RW Drive91
- Important Message91
- Disclaimer91
- Read/Write Function Chart93
- Before Writing or Rewriting95
- When Writing or Rewriting95
- Drag'n Drop CD+DVD96
- Data Verification96
Media Care97
- CD/Dvds97
- Diskettes97
Modem98
- Region Selection98
- Properties Menu99
  - Modem Selection100
  - Dialing Properties100
- Connecting100
- Disconnecting101
Wireless Communications101
- Wireless LAN101
- Security102
- Wireless Communication Switch102
- Wireless Communication Indicator103
Lan103
- Connecting LAN Cable104
- Disconnecting LAN Cable104
Cleaning the Computer105
Moving the Computer105
Heat Dispersal106
Chapter 5 The Keyboard109
Typewriter Keys109
F1 ... F12 Function Keys110
- Hot Keys112
- Fn Sticky Key115
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations110
- Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard110
Windows Special Keys115
Keypad Overlay115
- Turning on the Overlays115
- Numeric Mode116
- Temporarily Using Normal Keyboard (Overlay On)116
- Temporarily Using Overlay (Overlay Off)117
- Temporarily Changing Modes117
Generating ASCII Characters117
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes121
Power Conditions121
Power Indicators122
- Battery Indicators122
- DC in Indicator123
- Power Indicator123
Battery Types123
- Battery Pack124
- Real Time Clock Battery124
Care and Use of the Battery Pack125
- Safety Precautions125
- Charging the Batteries128
- Battery Charging Notice129
- Monitoring Battery Capacity130
- Maximizing Battery Operating Time130
- Retaining Data with Power off131
- Extending Battery Life131
Replacing the Battery Pack132
- Removing the Battery Pack132
- Installing the Battery Pack133
Starting the Computer by Password135
Power-Up Modes135
- Windows Utilities135
- Hot Keys135
Panel Power off136
System Auto off136
- Supervisor Password137
- Accessing HW Setup137
- HW Setup Window137
- HW Setup and Passwords137
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords139
HW Setup139
- Accessing HW Setup139
- HW Setup Window139
  - Device Config142
  - Boot Priority144
Supervisor Password148
Chapter 8 Optional Devices151
- Power Devices151
- Peripheral Devices151
PC Cards152
- Inserting a PC Card152
- Removing a PC Card153
Memory Expansion154
- Installing Memory Module154
- Removing Memory Module156
Battery Pack157
Universal AC Adaptor157
USB FDD Kit157
External Monitor158
- Changing the Resolution159
Security Lock161
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting165
Problem Solving Process165
- Preliminary Checklist165
- Analyzing the Problem166
Hardware and System Checklist167
- System Start-Up167
- Self Test168
- Power168
- Overheating Power down169
- Password171
- Keyboard171
- LCD Panel174
- Hard Disk Drive175
- CD-ROM Drive175
- DVD-ROM Drive177
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive178
- DVD-R/-RW Drive180
- Diskette Drive182
- PC Card182
- Pointing Device183
- Usb Mouse184
- Usb185
- Memory Expansion185
- Sound System186
- Monitor186
- Modem187
- Lan188
- Wireless LAN189
- Real Time Clock189
TOSHIBA Support190
- Before You Call190
- Where to Write190
Appendix H AC Power Cord and Connectors193
Appendix C at Commands193
Appendix B Display Controller and Modes193
Appendixes193
Appendix A Specifications195
- Environmental Requirements195
- Physical Dimensions195
- Power Requirements195
- Built-In Modem196
Display Controller and Modes197
- Video Modes198
AT Commands207
- Escape Sequence207
- Repeat Last Command207
- Echo Command209
- Ln Monitor Speaker Volume210
- Mn Monitor Speaker Mode210
- Nn Modulation Handshake210
- Load Factory Settings214
- Display Current Configuration216
- Store Current Configuration216
Appendix D S-Registers219
- S-Register Values219
- AT Command Set Result Codes224
Appendix E231
Appendix F Internal Modem Guide231
- Installing the Internal Modem231
Appendix G Wireless LAN233
- Card Specifications233
- Radio Characteristics233
- Supported Frequency Sub-Bands234
- Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision A)235
- Wireless Channels Sets (Turbo Mode)236
Appendix H237
- United Kingdom238
- Usa and Canada238
AC Power Cord and Connectors237
Appendix I239
- Parts Numbers239
- Cache Memory243
- Device Driver246
- Write Protection253

Brand	Toshiba
Model	Satellite A10 Series
Category	Laptop
Language	English

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