Toshiba Satellite A100/A105 manual

RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 Satellite ® A100/A105 Series Resour ce Guide Keep this guide in a convenient place to access important information about your computer . If you need assistance, use one of the follo wing: ❖ T osh iba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 4[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Contents Introduction ....................... ...................... ....................... .................. 25 Setting up your computer and ge tting started..................... .............. 26 Y our computer’ s TF T display ................ ...................... ....................... 36 Inserting a PC Card ......[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Handling the cord on this product w ill expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of C alifornia to ca use birth d efects or othe r reproduct ive harm. Wash hands after handling . Model: Satellite ® A100/A105 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purch[...]

4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Critical Applications The computer you ha ve p urchased is not designed for an y “critical applications. ” “Critical applications ” means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical de vices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or sy stems or an y other applicat ions where p[...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 This de vice complies with Part 15 of th e FCC Rule s. Operation is subject to the following two cond itions: ❖ This de vice may not caus e harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interference recei ved, including interference that may cause undesire d operation. Contact either: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W e[...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Connection to party line se rvice is subject to state ta riffs. Cont act the state public utility commission, public se rvice commission or corporation commission for information. T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone compan y is to provide you with the best ser vice it can. In order to do this, it may occa[...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 any other number fo r which charge s e xceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer . Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired al arm equipment connected to the telephone line, ens[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 termination on an in terface may consist of any comb ination of de vices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equi valence Numbers of all the devices does not ex ceed 5. 3 The standard connecting arrangemen t (telephone jack type) for this equipment is jack t ype(s): USOC RJ11C. Wireless Interoperabilit[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 recommendations reflec t the consensus of the scientif ic community a nd result from deliberations of pane ls and committees of scientists who continually re view and interpret th e extensi ve research literature . In some situations or enviro nmen ts, the use of W ireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the b uil[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Operation is subject to the followi ng two conditions: (1) this de vice may not cause interference, and (2) th is de vice must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this de vice. L ’utilisation de ce di spositif est autorisée se u lement aux conditions suiv antes: (1) il ne[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 VCCI Class B Information Modem W arning Notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approv ed to [Commission De cision “CTR-21”] for pan-European single terminal c onnection to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN). Howe ver , due to differences betwee n the indi vidual PSTNs provided in different coun tr[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-po wer data co mmunication systems such as this equipment over laps that of mobile object iden tification systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-power radio station). 1. Sticker Please put the fo[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Device Authorization This device obtains the T e chnical Regulation Confor mity Certif ication and the T echnical Conditions Compliance Approv al, and it belongs to the de vice class of radio equipment of low-po wer data co mmunication system radio station stipulated in the Ra dio Law and the T elecommunications Business La[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembour g Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA België/ Belgique: For pri vate usage outside b uildings acr oss public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 802.11a (5 GHz) T urbo Mode (5 GHz) Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed ×: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the wireles[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ This device must be used with Acce ss Points that hav e employed and activ ated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz ba nds. This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to av oid oper ati ng on a channel occupied by an y radar system in the area. Th[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Approved Countrie s/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the ra dio standard by th e countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Approved Countries/ Regions for use for the T [...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the INPROCOMM IPN2220 Wire less Network Adapter This equipment is approved to the ra dio standard by th e countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology Interoperability Blu[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our Health The products with Bluetooth ® wireless techno logy , like other radio de vices, emit radio fre quency elec tromagnetic ene rgy . The le vel of energ y emitted by de vices with Bluetooth wireless technology howe ver is far much less than the electromagne tic energy emitted [...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Regulator y statements This product complies with any manda tory product specification in any country/region where the product is sold. In addition, the product complies with the following: European Union (EU) and EFT A This equipment complies with the R&TTE directiv e 1999/5/EC and has been provide d with the CE mark a[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 1. Sticker Please put the follo wing sticker on de vices incorporating this product. 2. Indication The indication sho wn belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipme[...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The following rest rictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the de vice. ❖ Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device. Optical Drive Safety Instructions The DVD-ROM an d multi-functio n drives employ a la ser system. T o ensure proper use of this produc t, please read this instru ction manual c[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Copyright This guide is cop yrighted b y T oshiba America Information System s, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the co pyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prio r written permission of T oshiba. No patent liability is assumed, ho wever , with respect to the use of the information contai[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T rademarks Satellite is a registered tradema rk of T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft and W indows are re gistered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United St ates and/or other countries. Direct3D, DirectSound, and DirectMu sic are re gistered trad emarks of Microsoft[...]

25 Introduction 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Introduction W elcome to the world of po we rful and portab le multimedia computers! Some software may dif fer from its retail version (if a v ailable), and may not include user manual s or all program functionality . This guide This guide of fers important in formation abou t your computer , including solution[...]

26 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Other icons used Additional icons highlight ot her helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highlights technical information about the computer . HINT : This icon denotes helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in[...]

27 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer , and never expose the computer to rain, water , seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury . If any of these eventualities should acc[...]

28 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide . Belo w are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer : Sample system icons Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to operate. Use the po wer cord/cable an [...]

29 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o connect A C power to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cab le to the A C adapter . Sample connecting the power cord/cable to the A C ada pter Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or[...]

30 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury . Connecting a printer Y our printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before[...]

31 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Installing additional memory (optional) HINT : T o purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Y our computer comes with enough memory to run most of today’ s popular applications. Y ou may want[...]

32 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer , including the AC adapter . 4 Remov e the main battery . F o r information on removing the main battery , see “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 46 ). 5 Close the display p anel and turn the compute r ups[...]

33 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up. T o avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the[...]

34 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 13 Gently press do wn on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. Sample inserting the memory module into the slot Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should be co mpletely inserted into the socket and le v el when secured in place.[...]

35 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Removing a memor y module If you need to remov e a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in “Installing additional memory (optional)” on page 31 to shut do wn the computer and open the memory module slot cov er . Do not try to remove a memor y module with the computer turned on[...]

36 Y our computer’ s TFT display 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Y our computer’ s TFT display Small bright dots may ap pear on your screen display when you turn on your PC. Y our display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high -precision technology . Any small bright dots that may appear on your d[...]

37 Learning the basics 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Removing a PC Card Prepare the card for remov al by right-clicking on the Safely Remov e Hardwar e icon on the system tray and then selecting the PC Card de vice. If the card can be remov ed no w , the system di splays Safe T o Remov e Hardwar e . 1 Locate the PC Card eject b utto n next to the PC Card s[...]

38 Using the T ouchPad™/Dual Mode Pad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Using the T ouchPad ™ /Dual Mode Pad The T ouchPad/Dual Mode P ad, the small, smooth, square cutout located in front of the ke yboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to mov e the cu rsor with the stroke of a f inger . Simply mo ve your f inger on the T ouchPad/Dual Mode Pad in t[...]

39 Using the Optical drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, mov e the cursor to th e item, then press and release the primary (left-hand) b utton. T o double- click, press the primary button twice in rapid succession. The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse b utton. The fun[...]

40 Using the Optical drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Drive in-use indi cator light —Indicates when the driv e is in use. Eject b utton —Press to release the disc tray . Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the dis c or the drive. When the disc tray is open, b[...]

41 Using the Optical drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The follo wing chart describes the Internet b utton/CD/D VD button functional ity . The pr evious track b utton/next track button returns to the preceding track on the disc (press the left side of the b utton) or skips to the follo wing track on the disc (press the right side of the button). The play[...]

42 Using the Optical drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Inserting a compact disc Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down. Do not set the volume too high when using the headphones. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing. T o insert a compact disc into the dri ve: 1 Make sure the comput er is turned [...]

43 Using the Optical drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 8 Make sure the disc is comple tely on the spi ndle and is lying flat on the tray . If you insert the disc incorrectly , it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact T oshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in b y pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place. Y [...]

44 Moving the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Moving the computer Before moving your computer , e ven acr oss the room, make sure all disk activ ity has ended (the driv e indicator light stops glo wing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are located). [...]

45 Mobile computing 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The R TC battery powers the R TC memory that stores your system configuration set tings and the current time and date information. It maintains this information for up t o a month while the computer is turned off. TECHNICAL NOTE: The R TC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off, even when A[...]

46 Mobile co mputing 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Setting battery alarms Y our computer can be config ured to w arn you when the battery is running lo w . F or mo re information, see “Setting battery alarms” in the electronic user’ s gu ide. Changing the main batter y When your main battery has run out of po wer , you hav e two options: plug in the [...]

47 Mobile computing 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlock ed position. Sample unlocking the battery r elease lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the discharg ed battery out of the computer . Sample r emoving the battery If the batter y is leaking or its cas e is cracked, put on prote[...]

48 T aking care of your batter y 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. The battery has been designed so that you cannot install it with re verse polarity . If the battery does not slide into the slot easily , move the batter y release lock to the unlocked position and try again. Do not force the ba[...]

49 T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ T o replace the main battery , us e an identical battery that you can purchase thro ugh the T oshiba W eb site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A re verse polarity condition should be a voided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in re verse polarity[...]

50 T aking care of your batter y 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ If you will not be using the system for an e xtended period, more than one month, remov e the battery pack . ❖ Disconnect the A C adapte r wh en the battery is fully charged. Ov ercharging make s the battery hot and shortens its life. ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more [...]

51 If something goes wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Please be kind to our shared en vironment. Check with your local gov ernment authority fo r details re garding where to recycle old batteries or ho w to dispose of them pr operly . If you cannot f ind the information you need el se where, call T oshiba at: (800) 457-7777. If something goes wrong Prob[...]

52 If something goes wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 If you are co nnected to a d omain serv er: 1 Click Start , Shut do wn . The Shut Down windo w appears. 2 Click Shut down from the drop-do wn list. 3 Click OK . The computer shuts do wn completely . Y our program perf orms an illegal operation. If you receiv e the message, “ Y our program has per f[...]

53 If something goes wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 If you are using the A C adapter , check that the wall out let is working by plugging in another device, such as a lamp. V erify that the computer is on by looking at the on/of f indicator . If the indicator is glo wing, the computer is on. If you are using an A C adapter , verify that the computer i[...]

54 If something goes wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Y ou may have acti v ated the instant password feature b y pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously . If you hav e re gistered a password, press any ke y , type the password and press Enter . If no password is registered, press an y ke y . The screen reacti v ates and allo ws y ou to contin ue working. If y[...]

55 If something goes wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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 ho w to insert PC Cards. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defecti ve PC Card slips through [...]

56 If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The computer stops working (hangs) when y o u insert a PC Card . The problem may be cause d by an I/O (input/output) conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another de vice in the system. Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its o wn I/O base address. See “F ixing a problem with de[...]

57 If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Contacting T oshiba If you still need help and su spect that the problem is hardware-related, T oshiba offers a v ariety of resources to help you. T oshiba’ s T echnical Support Web site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent software and hardw are options fo r your com[...]

58 Power cord/cable connectors 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 P o wer cord/cable c o nnector s Y our computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This section sho ws the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r various parts of the w orld. Features and specif ic at i o n s This section lists the computer’ s featur[...]

59 Features and specifications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T echnology and processor Processor Central Processing Unit) Intel ® Core ™ Solo Processor T1300 (1.66 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 66 7 MHz FSB) Intel ® Core ™ Duo Processor T2300 (1.66 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 66 7 MHz FSB) Intel ® Core ™ Duo Processor T2400 (1.83 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 66 7 MHz FSB) I[...]

60 Features and specifications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Power Graphics (Graphics Processing Unit) Intel ® Graphics Media Acceler ator 950 or A TI Mobility ™ Radeon ® X1300 * 3 * Graphics processor unit (" GPU") performance may v ary depending on prod uct model, design configuration, applications, power management settings and features ut[...]

61 Features and specifications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Storage capacity Ports Hard Disk Driv e (HDD) Capacity 2.5-inch remov able dri ve and controller pro vides non-v ol- at i l e s t o r a g e f o r 40 GB, 60 GB, 80 GB, 100 GB, and 120 GB * 5 * 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 10 9 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using power s of 10. The computer operating system, howe[...]

62 Features and specifications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Standard hardware Memory (Main System) The system suppport s 256 MB of RAM, up to 40 96 MB of RAM, depending on your configuration * 6 * Part of the main system memory may be used by the graphics system for graphics performa nce and therefore reduce the amount of main system memory av ailable for[...]

63 Features and specifications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Optical drive options CD-R W/DVD-R OM driv e * 9 READ: CD-R OM (24x), DVD-R OM (8x) WRITE: CD-R (24x), CD-R W (4x) Compatibility: CD-R OM (read only), CD-R (read/write), CD-R W (read/write), DVD- R OM (read only), DVD-R (read only), D VD-R W (read only), D VD-RAM (read only) D VD SuperMulti driv [...]

64 Features and specifications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Wireless Communication T oshiba recommends that Wi-Fi options be factory-installed at the time of order . Wi - F i ® The comput er may come with an optional integrated W i-Fi ® wireless LAN mini PCI communi cation module providing wireless LAN functions. * 10 * W ireless connecti vity and some [...]

65 Legal Footnotes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Legal Footnotes 1. Product Series The product specifications and conf iguration information are designed for a product Series. Y our partic ular model may not have all the features and specif ications listed or illu strate d. For more detailed information about the features and specif ications on your partic[...]

66 Legal Footnotes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 4. Battery Life Battery life may v ary considerably f rom specifications depending on product model, conf iguration, applications, po wer management settings and features util ized, as well as the natural performa nce va riations produced by the design of individual components. Published battery life numbers[...]

67 Legal Footnotes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 9. Optical Medi a Due to manufacturing and quality vari ations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or D VD) or optical media players/recorders, in ce rtain cases, your T oshiba optical driv e may not record on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo, or playback optical media recorded by other[...]

5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 68 Index A A C adapter 28 A C power light 28 alarms lo w battery 46 B battery alarms 46 changing 46 installing 46 , 47 real-time clock (R TC) 45 removing 46 , 47 built-in features 58 buttons Optical dri ve 40 C CD/D VD button functionality 41 CD/D VDs inserting 42 changing main battery 46 computer moving 44 setting up 31 comp[...]

69 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 inserting 33 removing 32 monitor not working 54 moving the computer 44 O Optical dri ve buttons 40 P PC Card checklist 55 computer stops working 56 inserting 36 problem solving 55 removing 37 port specifications 61 power cable 29 cable connectors 58 computer will not start 52 specifications 60 po wer devices 64 precautions[...]

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