Toshiba Satellite Pro A120

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1-18 User’s Manual

Introduction

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Fcc Information3
Fcc Conditions3
Type of Service7
Telephone Company Procedures7
If Problems Arise7
Fax Branding7
General Conditions11
Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions12
Preface19
Manual Contents19
Conventions20
- Abbreviations20
- Icons20
- Keys20
- Key Operation21
- Display21
General Precautions23
Stress Injury23
Heat Injury24
Pressure or Impact Damage24
Mobile Phone24
Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort24
Table of Contents25
Introduction33
Equipment Checklist33
- Hardware33
- Software34
- Documentation34
Features34
Optical Disk Drive37
Toshiba Dual Pointing Device39
Special Features43
Utilities45
Options49
The Grand Tour51
Front with the Display Closed51
Left Side53
Right Side54
Back Side54
Underside57
Front with the Display Open59
Accupoint Control60
System Indicators62
Keyboard Indicators63
USB Floppy Disk Drive64
Optical Disk Drives65
- Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media65
- Writable Discs65
- Cds65
- Dvds65
- Formats66
- CD-ROM Drive66
- DVD-ROM Drive66
- DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive66
- DVD Super Multi Drive67
AC Adaptor67
Getting Started69
- Other Things to Note70
Connecting the AC Adaptor70
Opening the Display72
Turning on the Power73
Starting up for the First Time73
Turning off the Power74
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)74
- Standby Mode74
- Hibernation Mode76
- Automatic Hibernation77
Restarting the Computer77
Create Optical Recovery Discs78
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Recovery HDD78
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from78
Operating Basics81
TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device81
- Using the Touch Pad81
- Using the Accupoint82
- Accupoint Precautions82
- Replacing the Cap82
Using the Fingerprint Sensor83
- Points to Note about the Fingerprint Sensor83
- Points to Note about the Fingerprint Utility85
- Set up Procedure86
- Fingerprint Registration86
- Window Logon Via Fingerprint Authentication86
- Fingerprint Power-On Security87
- Fingerprint Single Sign-On Feature88
Connecting USB Floppy Disk Drive90
- Disconnecting USB Floppy Disk Drive90
Using Optical Disk Drives91
- Loading Discs91
- Removing Discs93
- How to Remove CD/DVD When the Disc Tray will Not Open94
Writing Cds on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive94
- Before Writing or Rewriting95
- When Writing or Rewriting96
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi Drive96
- Important Message97
- Disclaimers97
- Before Writing or Rewriting97
- When Writing or Rewriting100
- Recordnow! Basic for TOSHIBA100
- Data Verification101
- DLA for TOSHIBA102
- When Using Windvd Creator Platinum102
- How to Make a DVD-Video103
- How to Learn more about Intervideo Windvd Creator103
- Important Information for Use103
Media Care105
- CD/Dvds105
- Floppy Disks105
Sound System106
- Volume Control106
- Microphone Level106
Modem107
- Region Selection107
- Properties Menu108
- Setting108
- Modem Selection108
- Connecting108
- Dialing Properties108
- Disconnecting110
Wireless Communications110
- Wireless LAN110
- Security111
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology111
  - Worldwide Operation111
  - Radio Links111
- Bluetoothtm Stack for Windows® by TOSHIBA112
  - Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba112
  - Product Support112
- Wireless Communication Switch113
- Wireless Communication Indicator113
Lan114
- LAN Cable Types114
- Connecting LAN Cable114
- Disconnecting LAN Cable115
Cleaning the Computer115
Moving the Computer116
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection116
- Taskbar Icon117
- TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties118
- Details119
Heat Dispersal120
The Keyboard121
Typewriter Keys121
Function Keys: F1122
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations122
- Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard122
Hot Keys123
- Fn Sticky Key126
Windows Special Keys127
Keypad Overlay127
- Turning on the Overlays127
  - Arrow Mode127
  - Numeric Mode128
- Temporarily Using Normal Keyboard (Overlay On)128
- Temporarily Using Overlay (Overlay Off)128
- Temporarily Changing Modes129
Generating ASCII Characters129
Power and Power-Up Modes131
Power Conditions131
Power Indicators132
- Battery Indicator132
- DC in Indicator133
- Power Indicator133
Battery Types133
- Battery Pack134
- Real Time Clock (RTC) Battery135
Care and Use of the Battery Pack135
- Charging the Batteries136
- Battery Charging Notice137
- Monitoring Battery Capacity138
- Maximizing Battery Operating Time138
- Retaining Data with Power off139
- Extending Battery Life140
Replacing the Battery Pack140
TOSHIBA Password Utility142
- User Password143
- Supervisor Password145
- Starting the Computer by Password145
Power-Up Modes146
- Windows Utilities146
- Hot Keys146
Panel Power On/Off146
System Auto off146
HW Setup147
Accessing HW Setup147
HW Setup Window147
- Power on Display148
- Boot Priority149
- Device Config154
- Device Configuration154
Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit Capability and TPM155
- Starting and Ending the BIOS Setup Program155
- Execute-Disable Bit Capability157
- Diagnostic Mode158
- Beep Volume158
Optional Devices159
PC Card160
- Inserting a PC Card160
- Removing a PC Card161
SD Card161
- Formatting an SD Memory Card162
- Inserting an SD Card162
- Removing an SD Card162
- SD Card Care163
- Creation of a Boot Disk163
Memory Expansion164
- Installing a Memory Module165
- Removing a Memory Module166
Battery Pack167
AC Adaptor168
Battery Charger168
USB Floppy Disk Drive168
External Monitor168
- Using the TOSHIBA Assist Button or TOSHIBA Presentation Button8-11169
- Changing the Resolution170
I.link (IEEE1394)171
- Precautions171
- Connecting172
- Disconnecting172
Advanced Port Replicator III Plus173
Serial Port174
Security Lock175
Troubleshooting177
Problem Solving Process177
- Preliminary Checklist178
- Analyzing the Problem178
Hardware and System Checklist179
- System Start-Up179
- Self Test180
- Power180
- Overheating Power down180
- Password183
- Keyboard183
- Real Time Clock183
- Internal LCD Display Panel184
- Hard Disk Drive184
- CD-ROM Drive185
- DVD-ROM Drive186
- DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive187
- DVD Super Multi Drive188
- USB Floppy Disk Drive189
- SD Card189
- PC Card190
- Dual Pointing Device190
- Touch Pad/Accupoint190
- Usb Mouse191
- Fingerprint Sensor192
- USB Device192
- Bios Beep Sounds192
- Memory Expansion193
- Sound System193
- External Monitor194
- I.link (IEEE1394) Device194
- Modem195
- Lan196
- Wireless LAN196
- Bluetooth196
- Printer197
- TV Output Signal197
- Recovery Discs198
- Disposing of PC and PC Batteries198
TOSHIBA Support199
- Before You Call199
- Where to Write199
Legal Footnotes201
Cpu*1201
General Main Memory*2202
Battery Life*3202
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity*4202
Lcd*5203
Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")*6203
Wireless LAN*7203
Non-Applicable Icons*8203
Copy Protection*9203
Images*10203
- Physical Dimensions205
- Environmental Requirements205
Appendix A Specifications205
Power Requirements206
Appendix B Display Controller and Modes209
- Video Modes209
Appendix C at Commands219
Appendix D S-Registers229
- At Command Set Result Codes234
- Card Specifications241
- Radio Characteristics241
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health247
- Regulatory Statements247
- Device Authorization251
- Ac Power Cord and Connectors253
- Certification Agencies253

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