Toshiba Satellite A100 User Manual

Toshiba Satellite A100

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TOSHIBA Satellite A100/

Satellite Pro A100

Portable Personal Computer

User’s Manual

Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Safety Instructions3
- When Using Your Computer3
- Fcc Information4
- Fcc Conditions5
- Region Selection8
- Type of Service8
- Fax Branding9
- If Problems Arise9
- Telephone Company Procedures9
- General Conditions13
- Important Notice14
- Table of Contents23
- Manual Contents31
- Conventions32
- General Precautions35
  - PC Card Overheating36
  - Mobile Phone36
Chapter 1 Introduction39
- Equipment Checklist39
  - Hardware39
  - Software40
- Features41
- Special Features48
- Utilities50
- Options51
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour53
- Front with the Display Closed53
- Left Side55
- Right Side56
- Back Side57
- Underside59
- Front with the Display Open60
  - AV Buttons61
- System Indicators62
- Keyboard Indicator63
- USB Diskette Drive64
- Optical Media Drive65
- AC Adaptor68
Chapter 3 Getting Started69
- Setting up Your Work Space70
- Connecting the AC Adaptor73
- Opening the Display74
- Turning on the Power74
- Starting up for the First Time75
- Turning off the Power75
- Restarting the Computer79
- Recovering Express Media Player Software79
- Using the Express Media Player Software Backup CD80
- Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Product Recovery Media81
Chapter 4 Operating Basics83
- Using the Touch Pad/Lux Pad83
- Using the USB Diskette Drive85
  - Connecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive85
  - Disconnecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive86
- Using Optical Media Drives86
- Express Media Player91
- Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive92
- Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) Drive94
- Media Care103
  - CD/Dvds103
  - Diskettes104
- Using the Microphone104
- Modem105
  - Region Selection105
  - Properties Menu106
    - Modem Selection107
    - Dialing Properties107
- Wireless Communications108
  - Wireless LAN108
  - Wireless Communication Indicator110
- Lan110
  - Connecting LAN Cable110
  - Disconnecting LAN Cable111
- Cleaning the Computer112
- Moving the Computer112
- Heat Dispersal113
Chapter 5 The Keyboard115
- Typewriter Keys115
- F1 ... F12 Function Keys116
- Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations116
- Windows Special Keys121
- Keypad Overlay121
- Generating ASCII Characters123
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes125
- Power Conditions125
- Power Indicators127
- Battery Types128
  - Battery128
  - Real Time Clock Battery129
- Care and Use of the Battery Pack129
- Replacing the Battery Pack137
  - Removing the Battery Pack137
  - Installing the Battery Pack139
- Starting the Computer by Password139
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords141
- HW Setup141
Chapter 8 Optional Devices149
- Cards/Memory149
- Power Devices149
- Peripheral Devices149
- Other149
- PC Cards150
  - Installing a PC Card150
  - Removing a PC Card151
- Express Card152
  - Installing an Express Card152
  - Removing an Express Card153
- Multiple Digital Media Card Slot (Supported with some Models)154
  - Installing a SD/MS/MS Pro/MMC/XD Card154
  - Removing a SD/MS/MS Pro/MMC/XD Card155
- Memory Expansion156
  - Installing Memory Module156
  - Removing Memory Module158
- Additional Battery Pack (4 Cell, 6 Cell and 8 Cell )159
- Additional AC Adaptor159
- USB FDD Kit159
- External Monitor159
- Television161
- I.link (IEEE1394)161
- Security Lock163
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting165
- Problem Solving Process165
  - Preliminary Checklist165
  - Analyzing the Problem166
- Hardware and System Checklist167
- TOSHIBA Support186
  - Before You Call186
  - Where to Write189
Appendix B Display Controller and Modes191
Appendix C at Commands191
Appendix A Specifications193
- Environmental Requirements193
- Physical Dimensions193
- Power Requirements193
Appendix B195
- Display Controller and Modes195
- Video Modes196
- AT Commands197
Appendix D S-Registers209
- At Command Set Result Codes214
Appendix E221
Appendix F221
- Installing the Modem Board221
- Internal Modem Guide221
- Removing the Modem Board222
Appendix G Wireless LAN223
- Card Specifications223
- Radio Characteristics223
- AC Power Cord and Connectors227
Appendix H227
- United Kingdom228
Appendix I229
- Parts Numbers229
- Abbreviations231
- Glossary231
  - Cache Memory234
  - Write Protection243
- Index245

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Supplementary Guide11 pages

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Toshiba Satellite A100 Specifications

General

Battery	6-cell Lithium-Ion
Display	15.4" WXGA (1280x800)
Graphics	Intel GMA 950
Operating System	Windows XP Home
Optical Drive	DVD SuperMulti drive
Networking	10/100 Ethernet
Ports	4 x USB 2.0, VGA, S-Video, headphone/microphone jacks, ExpressCard slot
Processor	Intel Core Duo T2050 (1.6 GHz)

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