Toshiba A110 Bedienungsanleitung

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Leider widmen nicht viele Nutzer ihre Zeit der Gebrauchsanleitung Toshiba A110. Eine gute Gebrauchsanleitung erlaubt nicht nur eine Reihe zusätzlicher Funktionen des gekauften Geräts kennenzulernen, sondern hilft dabei viele Fehler zu vermeiden.

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Die Gebrauchsanleitung Toshiba A110 sollte vor allem folgendes enthalten:
- Informationen über technische Daten des Geräts Toshiba A110
- Den Namen des Produzenten und das Produktionsjahr des Geräts Toshiba A110
- Grundsätze der Bedienung, Regulierung und Wartung des Geräts Toshiba A110
- Sicherheitszeichen und Zertifikate, die die Übereinstimmung mit entsprechenden Normen bestätigen

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Der Grund dafür ist die fehlende Zeit und die Sicherheit, was die bestimmten Funktionen der gekauften Geräte angeht. Leider ist das Anschließen und Starten von Toshiba A110 zu wenig. Eine Anleitung beinhaltet eine Reihe von Hinweisen bezüglich bestimmter Funktionen, Sicherheitsgrundsätze, Wartungsarten (sogar das, welche Mittel man benutzen sollte), eventueller Fehler von Toshiba A110 und Lösungsarten für Probleme, die während der Nutzung auftreten könnten. Immerhin kann man in der Gebrauchsanleitung die Kontaktnummer zum Service Toshiba finden, wenn die vorgeschlagenen Lösungen nicht wirksam sind. Aktuell erfreuen sich Anleitungen in Form von interessanten Animationen oder Videoanleitungen an Popularität, die den Nutzer besser ansprechen als eine Broschüre. Diese Art von Anleitung gibt garantiert, dass der Nutzer sich das ganze Video anschaut, ohne die spezifizierten und komplizierten technischen Beschreibungen von Toshiba A110 zu überspringen, wie es bei der Papierform passiert.

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In der Gebrauchsanleitung finden wir vor allem die Antwort über den Bau sowie die Möglichkeiten des Geräts Toshiba A110, über die Nutzung bestimmter Accessoires und eine Reihe von Informationen, die erlauben, jegliche Funktionen und Bequemlichkeiten zu nutzen.

Nach dem gelungenen Kauf des Geräts, sollte man einige Zeit für das Kennenlernen jedes Teils der Anleitung von Toshiba A110 widmen. Aktuell sind sie genau vorbereitet oder übersetzt, damit sie nicht nur verständlich für die Nutzer sind, aber auch ihre grundliegende Hilfs-Informations-Funktion erfüllen.

Inhaltsverzeichnis der Gebrauchsanleitungen

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    User’s Manual Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 TOSHIBA Satellite A110/ Satellite Pro A110 Series User's Manual[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 T able of Contents Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 AC Power Cord and Connec tors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 1 Copyright © 2006 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under copyright law, this manual cann ot be reproduced in any form withou t the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. TOSHIBA Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110[...]

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    2 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 iLINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual. TruSurround XT, WOW HD, Circle Surround Xtract , SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround XT, WOW HD, Circle Su rround Xtract , TruBass, SRS 3D, Definition and FOCUS[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 3 EMC Regulatory Information Contact EU Declaration of Conformity Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618-1 697 Telephone: (949) 583-3 000 TOSHIBA declares, th at the product: Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 conforms to the following Standards: This produc[...]

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    4 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Optical Disc Drive Safety Instruction The optical dri ve that is used in th is computer is equipped with a laser device. A classification label with the following sentence is affix ed to the surface of the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 KLASS 1 LASER A[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 5 Modem warning notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decisi on "CTR21"] for pan- European single termina l connection to the Public Swi tched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the in dividual PSTNs provided in different countries/regions th[...]

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    6 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Redial Up to two re dial a ttempts can be made. If more than two redial attempts are made, the modem will return Black Listed. If you are experie ncing problems with the Black Listed code, set the interval betwee n redials at one minute or longer. Japan's Telecommunications Business La w permits up to two re[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 7 If problems arise If any of your telephon e equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it from your teleph one line, as i t may cause harm to th e telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may temporarily discontinue service. When prac tical, they will notify you in[...]

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    8 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment 1. NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certi fied equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Re [...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 9 Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand Modem warning notice for Australia Modems connected to the Australian te lecoms network must have a valid Austel permit. Thi s modem has been sp ecifically configured to ensure compliance with Austel sta ndards when the country/region select ion is set to Australia. Th[...]

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    10 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Notes for use of this device in New Zealand ■ The grant of a Telepermit for a devi ce in no way indicates Telecom acceptance of responsibi lity for the correct operation of that device under all operating con ditions. In particular the h igher speeds at which this modem is capable of operating depend on a spec[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 11 ■ The preferred method of dialling is to use DTM F tones (ATDT.. .) as this is faster and more reliable than pulse (decadic) dialling. If for some reason you must use dec adic dealing, your commun ications program must be set up to record numbers using the following translation table as this modem does not imp[...]

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    12 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Important Notice Copyrighted works including, but not limited to mu sic, vide o, computer program, databases are protected by copyright laws. Unless specifically permitted under applicable copyrigh t laws, you cannot copy, modify, assign, transmit or otherwise dis pos e of any copyrighted work with the consent o[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 13 PC Card overheating Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use. Over heating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation. Also be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long time. Mobile phone Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system. Compute[...]

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    14 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Any consequences resulting from the use of this produ ct in working environments that are not approved or the use is restricted are not the responsibility of Toshiba Corporation. The consequences of the use of this product in those working environments may be: ■ Interference wi th other device s or machines in[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 15 Safety Instruction for Wir eless Pr oducts If your computer has a wireless function, all safety instructions must be read carefully and must be full y understood, before you attempt to use it. This manual contains the safety instru ctions that must be observed in order to avoid potenti al hazards that could resu[...]

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    16 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 ■ Equipment l inked with human safety or having a ser ious influence on the safe maintenanc e of public function , etc., because it is no t designed or manufactur ed for this type of use. ■ Traffic control equipment for air, ra ilroad, road, marine transport, et c. ■ Equipment used i n atomic power pl ants[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 17 Note Do not use this product in the following places: Near a microwave oven or other envi ronment which generates a magnetic field. Near any place or equipment that ge nerates static electricity or radio interference. Depending on the environment, in a place where radio waves cann ot reach the produc t.[...]

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    18 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Manual contents This manual offers important informa tion about your computer, including solutions to the most common proble ms, and fetures and specific ations. Refer to the Online manua l, preinstalled on you system for the details. Chapter 1, Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Fe atures , is an overview of the[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 19 Softwar e Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Edi tion/Professional ■ The following software which is pr e-installed on your hard disk: ■ Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Edition/Professional ■ TOSHIBA Utilities ■ DVD Video Player ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■ TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer ■ TOSHIBA Power Saver[...]

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    20 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Docume ntation ■ Your computer's documentation: ■ Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A1 10 Series Personal Computer User's Manual ■ Microsoft ® Windows ® XP manual package (provided with some models) ■ International Limited Warranty (ILW) Instruction (This instruction is included only with computer[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 21 Memory BIOS The graphics system in your computer may use part of the main system memory for graphics performance an d therefore reduce the amount of system memory availabl e for other computing activities. The amount of system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system, applic[...]

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    22 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Power Floppy Disk Drive d evices TouchPad Display Battery Pack 4-cell Lithium Ion smart battery pa ck with 14.4V*2000mAh* 6-cell Lithium Ion smart battery pa ck with 10.8V*4000mAh 8-cell Lithium Ion smart battery pa ck with 14.4V*4300mAh Approximately 12 h ours or longer charging t ime to 100% battery capacity w[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 23 Disks Fixed hard disk Depending on the model purchased, one of the following driv es will be installe d: 40.0 billion bytes (37.26GB) 60.0 billion bytes (55.88GB) 80.0 billion bytes (74.52GB) 100.0 billion bytes (93.16GB) 120.0 billion bytes (111.78GB) 160.0 billion bytes (149.04GB) 9.5mm 2.5" hard disk dri[...]

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    24 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Slots (depending on configuration) DVD Super Multi drive supp orting ± R Double Layer Some models are equippe d with a full-size DVD Super Multi drive supporting ±R Double Layer module with dual layer support that lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15&q[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 25 Ports (depending on configuration) Multimedi a Communications (depending on configuration) External mo nitor 15-pin analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions. Universal Serial Bus The computer has thre e Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports that comply with the USB 2.0 standard, which enables data tra[...]

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    26 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Security Security Lock Sl ot Special featur es The following features are eit her unique to TOSHIBA compute rs or are advanced features, whic h make the computer more conve nient to use. Power-on password protection Two level password architecture Receives an optional security lock in orde r to anchor the comput[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 27 Instant Security A Hotkey function which blanks the sc reen and activates password security to provide quick and easy data security. Panel Power Off/On This feature turns power to the computer off when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the panel is opened. You can specif y the setting in the [...]

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    28 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Utilities This section describes preinstalled ut ilities and tells how to start them. For details on operations, refer to each utility's online manual, help fil es or readme files. TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Power Saver provides configuration option to conserve powe r when the compute r is running on eithe[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 29 TOSHIBA ConfigFree ConfigFree is a sui te of utilities to allow easy control of communication devices and network connections. Conf igFree also allows you to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switchin g between loca tion and communication networks. To start ConfigFree, click the Start Butt[...]

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    30 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Options You can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenie nt to use. The following options are ava ilable: TOSHIBA Hardware Setup This program lets you customize y our hardware settings according to the way you work with your computer and the peripherals you use. To acce ss th[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 31 Quick tour This section identifies the various c omponents of your computer. Become familiar with ea ch component before you operate t he computer. Refer to the Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, in the Online manual for det ails. Front with the display closed * The availability of this feature is depe ndent on the mode[...]

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    32 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Left side * The availability of this feature is depe ndent on the model you purchased. Back side 1. RGB M ONITOR P ORT 2. F AN V ENTS 3. TV O UT (S-V IDEO ) P ORT 4. i.LINK (IEEE1394a) P OR T * 5. U NIVERSAL S ERIAL B US (USB) P ORT 6. PC C ARD S LOT 1 3 4 5 6 2 1. M ODEM J ACK 2. S ECURITY L OCK 3. LAN J ACK 4.[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 33 Underside Front with the display open * The availability of this feature is depe ndent on the model you purchased. 1. E XPANSION M EMORY S OCKET 2. F AN V ENT 3. B ATTERY P ACK L ATCH 4. B ATTERY P AC K 5. B ATTERY P AC K L OCK 3 1 5 2 4 1. D ISPLAY S CREEN 2. T OUCH P AD 3. T OUCH P AD C ONTROL B UTTONS 4. L EF[...]

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    34 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Keyboard Indicators AC adapter The AC adapter converts AC power to DC powe r and reduces the vol tage supplied to the comp uter. It can automa tically adjust to any volta ge from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabling you to use the computer in almost any country/region. To rechar[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 35 Setting up your work space Establishing a comfortable work sit e is important for you and your computer. A poor work environment or stressful wo rk habits can result in discom fort or serious injury from repetitive stra in to your hands, wrists or othe r joints. Proper ambient conditions sh ould also be maintain[...]

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    36 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Placement of computer Position the computer and peripheral devices to provide comfort and safety. ■ Set the computer on a flat su rface at a comf ortable height and distan ce. The display should be no higher tha n eye level to avoid eye strain. ■ Place the c omputer so that it is d irectly in front of you wh[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 37 Lighting Proper lighting can i mprove legibility of t he display and redu ce eye strain. ■ Position the computer so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the s creen. Use tin ted windows, shades or other screens to eliminate sun glare. ■ Avoid placing the computer i n front of bright l[...]

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    38 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Connecting the AC adapter Attach the AC adapter when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power. It is also the fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate fr om battery power. The AC adapter can be co nnected to any power source su[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 39 Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. 1. Push the display latch on the front of the computer. 2. Lift the panel u p and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you. T urning on the power This section describes ho w to turn on the power. 1. If a USB fl[...]

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    40 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Starting up for the first time When you first turn on the power, th e computer's initial scre en is the Windows ® XP Startup Screen Logo. Follo w the on-screen directions for each screen. During setup, you can click the Back button to return to the previous screen. Be sure to read the Wi ndows ® Operating[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 41 3. Use t he up o r d ow n c ur s or ke y t o se le ct t he CD -R O M/ DV D d ri v e i n t he display menu. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Recovering Express Me dia Player Software If the Express Media Player software is not provided on a separate software back-up CD, or is not inclu ded on your computer&a[...]

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    42 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 5. Carefully label the bac k up disc and store it in a saf e place in case you need to restore Express Media Player Software to you r computer at another time. Using the Expr ess Media Pl ayers Software BackUp CD To use the CD you have creat e d, follow this procedure: 1. Power off the system. 2. Power the syste[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 43 Using the T ouchPad To use the TouchPad, si mply move your finger tip across it in the direc tion you want the on-screen pointer to go. The two buttons below the TouchPad are used like the buttons on a standard mouse. P r e s s t h e l e f t b u t t o n t o s e l e c t a m e n u i t e m o r t o m a n i p u l a t[...]

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    44 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Using optical disc drives The illustrations in this section might differ slightly from you r drive, but operation is the same for all opt ical di sc drives. The full-size dri ve provides high-performance execution of disc-bas ed programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") discs with out [...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 45 3. Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully open. 4. Lay the disc, label si de up, in the drawe r. 5. Press gently at th e centre of the disc until you feel i t click into place . The disc should lie below the top of the spindle, flush with its base. 6. Push the centre of the drawer to close it. Press [...]

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    46 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Removing optical disc media To remove the disc, follow the steps below. 1. To pop the drawer partially open, press the eject button . Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully opened. 2. The disc extends slightly over the sides of the drawer so you can grasp it. Hold it gently and lift it out. 3. Push the cen[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 47 Buttons The Internet button and the CD/DVD button can be assigned fu nctions and applications in the TOSHIBA Controls Properties.[...]

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    48 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 CD/DVD play contr ol buttons * Windows Media Player 10 Express Media Player (Pr o vided with some models) Express Media Player is a quick pl ay feature that enable s users to perform DVD and CD playback wi thout loading Windows. Please press "CD/DVD button" or "Pow er button + E Key", when th[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 49 Express Media Player (DVD) Usage ■ Express Media Play er (DVD) plays the disc according to the way the DVD-Video has been programmed by the producer, hence sometimes it might not work as expected . ■ ( ) might appear on screen duri ng operation. When ( ) is displa yed, it means that Expres s Media Player (D [...]

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    50 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 This list shows how the functions av ailable from the keyboard correspond to those available from the Front operation panel. Front panel Computer CD DVD - Power switch Terminates CD Terminates DVD CD/DVD - Launch the CD Launch the DVD - Fn + F7 Increases the brightness Increases t he brightness - Fn + F6 Decreas[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 51 - Ctrl + Decreases the volume Decreases the volume - M Mute the volume Mute the volume - O Rewinds quickly (1x ←→ 2x) Rewinds quickly (2x, 4x, 8x, 20x, 30x) - P Skips forwards quickly (1x ←→ 2x) Skips forwards quickly (2x, 4x, 8x, 20x, 30x) K Next track Next chapter L Previous track Previous chapter Spac[...]

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    52 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Cleaning the computer To help ensure long, troubl e-free operatio n, keep the computer f ree of dust and use care with liquids aroun d the computer. ■ Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer. If the comput er does get wet, turn the powe r off immediately and let the computer dry completely before you[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 53 T ypewriter keys The typewriter keys, produc e the upper- and lower- case letters, n umbers, punctuation marks, and special symbols that appe ar on the screen. There are som e differences, how ever, between usin g a typewriter and using a computer keyboard: ■ Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary [...]

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    54 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Power indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status with the AC adapter connected: Care and use of the battery pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing. Taking proper care of it will help ensure longer operatin g time on battery power as well as a longer li fe for your[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 55 3. Never short-circuit the battery pack by contac ting the terminals with a metal object. A short-circuit can ca use fire or otherwise damage the battery pack and possibly cause injury . To avoid accidental short-circuit, always wrap the battery pack in plasti c and cover the terminals with electrical tape when [...]

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    56 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Caution 1. Never cont inue to use a batter y pack after it s recharging cap acity has become impaired, or after the displa y of a warning me ssage indicating that the battery pack's power is exha usted. Conti nued use of a n exhausted or impaired battery pa ck could cause the loss of data. 2. Never dispose [...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 57 Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low, the Battery indicator flashes amber indicating tha t only a few minutes of battery power remain. If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes, th e computer enables Hibernation mode (so you don't lose data) and[...]

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    58 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 The Battery indicator may show a rapid decr ease in battery operating time when you try to c harge a battery un der the followin g conditions: ■ The battery has not been used for a long time. ■ The battery has completely discha rged and been left in the computer for a long time. ■ A cool battery is install[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 59 Replacing the battery pack When the battery pack reaches the en d of its operating life you will need to install a new one. If the Battery indicator flashe s amber shortly a fter the battery has been fully recharged, the battery pack needs to be replaced. You might also replace a discha rged battery pack with a [...]

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    60 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 6. Slide the battery pack latch to the left, then pull the battery out of the battery bay. Installing the battery pack To install a battery pack, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the computer's power off. 2. Disconnect all cables connec ted to the computer. 3. Hold the battery pack so that the label face s d[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 61 TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Supervisor Password Utilit y provides two levels of password security: User and Supervi sor. User Password To start the utility, point to or click the following items: Launch TOSHIBA Assist  SECUR E  User Password ■ Registered Click to register a password of up to 8 c[...]

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    62 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 PC Card The computer is equipped with a PC Card expa nsion slot that can accommodate one 5 mm Type II card. Any PC Card that meets industry standards (manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor) can be in stalled. The slots support 16-bit PC Cards, includ ing PC Card 16's multifunction card and CardBus PC Card[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 63 Removing a PC card 1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar. 2. Click the PC Card you want to remove. 3. Press the eject button of the PC Card to extend it. 4. Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly. 5. Grasp the PC Card and remove it. Eject button[...]

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    64 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 ExpressCar d The computer (depe nding on the model) is equi pped with an ExpressCar d expansion slot that can accommodate two standard module f ormats; an ExpressCard/34 module and an Expr essCard/54 module. An ExpressCard module is a small, modular add-in card technology based on PCI Express and Universal Seria[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 65 Removing an Expr essCard 1. Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar. 2. Click the ExpressCard you want to remove. 3. Press the ExpressC ard once to exte nd it. 4. Grasp the extended ExpressCard, and remove it. SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory car ds The computer is equipped with a multipl e digital media[...]

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    66 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Installing a memory card To install a memory card: 1. Insert the memory card. 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. Keep foreign objects out of the memory card slot. A pin or similar object can damage the com puter's circuitry. Do not format a memory card with Wind ows ® a s i t m i g h t r e s u l [...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 67 Removing a memory car d To remove a memory card, follow the steps below: 1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Taskbar. 2. Select a device, then click the Stop button. A confirmation dialog may appear, depending on how the device is registered with the system; if so, confirm that you want to remove the[...]

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    68 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Memory car d care 1. Do not write to a me mory card if the battery power is low. Low power could affec t writing accuracy. 2. Do not remove a memory card while read/write is in progress. 3. The memory card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way. Do not try to force the card into the slot. 4. Do not [...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 69 Installing a memory module Follow these steps to install a memory module: 1. Set the computer to boot mode and turn off the power. a. The computer is turned on. b. The computer was shut down using the Stand by mode. c. Power to the optical disc drive has been turned on by the CD Power switch. 2. Remove all cable[...]

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    70 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 7. Push the module down so it lies flat. La tches on either side will clic k into place to secure th e module. 8. Seat the cove r and secure it with the screw. 9. Replace the battery pack as described in Chapter 6, Power and Power- Up Modes . 10. Turn the power on and make sure the added memory is recognized. Re[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 71 6. Seat the cover and secure its screw. 7. Replace the battery. Problem solving pr ocess Resolving problems will be much easier if you observe the following guidelines: ■ Stop immediately when you recognize a probl em exists. Further action may result in data loss or damage . You may destroy valuable problem- [...]

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    72 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 TOSHIBA support If you require any addition al help using your compute r or if you are having problems operating the computer, you may n eed to contact TOSHIBA f or additional technic al assistance. Before y ou call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system, it is important [...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 73 Where to write If you are still unable to solve t he problem and suspect that it i s hardware related, write to TOSHIBA at th e near est location listed b elow: Outside of Euro pe In Europe Australia TOSHIBA (Australia) Pty, Ltd. Information Systems Division 84-92 Talavera Road, North Ryde, N.S.W. 2113 Sydney Ge[...]

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    74 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Disclaimers CPU Central Processing Unit (“CP U”) Performanc e Disclaimer. CPU performance in your computer pr oduct may vary from specifications under the followin g conditions: ■ use of certain ex ternal peripheral products ■ use of battery power instead of AC power ■ use of certain multimedia, c ompu[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 75 HDD Drive Capacit y 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 10 9 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. The computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB = 2 30 = 1,073,741,824 bytes, a nd therefore shows less storage capac ity. Available storage capacity will also be[...]

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    76 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Express Media Player The Express Media Pla yer is not a Windows ® based applicatio n. Battery l ife will be less than when using similar applications in the Windows operating system. LCD Brightness and Eye Strain Your LCD display has a brightness ap pr oaching that of a TV device. We recommend that you adjust t[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 77 We i g h t Starting at 2.72kg / 5.99lbs* * Weight may vary depending on product config uration, vend or components, manufacturing vari ability and options selected. Envir onmental Requir ements Built-in Mod em Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5°C to 35°C 20% to 80% Non-operating -20°[...]

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    78 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord's AC inpu t plug must be compat ible with the various international AC power outlets and th e cord must meet the standards for the country/region in which it is used. All cord s must meet the followi ng specifications: Communication Speed Data transmission and rec[...]

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    Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 79 Certification a gencies U.S. and Canada: UL listed and CSA certifie d No. 18 AWG, Type SVT or SPT-2 Australia: AS Europe: Austria: OVE Italy: IMQ Belgium : CEBEC The Netherlands: KEMA Denmark: DEMKO Norway: NEMKO Finland: FIMKO Sweden: SEMKO France: LCIE Switzerland: SEV Germany: VDE United Kingdom: BSI[...]

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    80 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 In Europe, two conductor s power cord must be VDE type, H05VV H2-F or H03VVH2-F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type, H05VV-F. For the United Stat es and Canada, two pin pl ug configurat ion must be a 2- 15P (250V) or 1-15P (125V) and three pin plug coniguration must be 6-15P (250V) or 5-15P (125[...]