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Toshiba Satellite A110 Series Resource Manual

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  • Page 1 Resource Guide Keep this guide in a convenient place to access important information about your computer. If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba’s Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ... 25 Setting up your computer and getting started... 26 Your computer’s TFT display ... 37 Inserting a PC Card... 37 Removing a PC Card... 38 Learning the basics... 38 Using the TouchPad™ ... 39 Using the optical drive ... 40 Moving the computer...
  • Page 3 ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED.
  • Page 4 Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer's parallel port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2 port port and microphone jack.

  • Page 5: Industry Canada Requirement

    Contact either: ❖ Toshiba’s Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

  • Page 6: Telephone Company Procedures

    If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273.
  • Page 7 any other number for which charges exceed 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 alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment.

  • Page 8: Wireless Interoperability

    USOC RJ11C. Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to: ❖...

  • Page 9: Regulatory Information

    The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. In normal operating configuration, the LCD in the upright position, the dis- tance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20 cm.
  • Page 10 5.65 GHz to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this device. EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares, that this product conforms to the following Standards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.
  • Page 11 VCCI Class B Information Modem Warning Notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR-21”] for pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.
  • Page 12 2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment.

  • Page 13: Device Authorization

    Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan.
  • Page 14 Luxembourg Norway Switzerland Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than Belgique: 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m.
  • Page 15 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Canada France Ireland Luxembourg Norway Switzerland Turbo Mode (5 GHz) Canada Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries European Community Countries Austria Belgium, France, Switzerland/Lichtenstein Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, UK...
  • Page 16 ❖ This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands. This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the area.
  • Page 17 Mexico Norway Singapore Switzerland Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
  • Page 18 TOSHIBA portable computers. Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless net- works over two or more (up to a total of seven) TOSHIBA portable comput- ers using these cards. Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in...

  • Page 19: Bluetooth Wireless Technology And Your Health

    The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.

  • Page 20: Regulatory Statements

    Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country/region where the product is sold. In addition, the product complies with the following: European Union (EU) and EFTA This equipment complies with the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly.
  • Page 21 2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment.
  • Page 22 CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any other optical drive. You could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is required.
  • Page 23 This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
  • Page 24 TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 25: Introduction

    For more detailed information, descriptions of other features, and more extensive troubleshooting guidelines, see the electronic user’s guide preinstalled on your system. It is also available on the Web at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Safety icons This guide contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data.

  • Page 26: Setting Up Your Computer And Getting Started

    For accessory information, visit Toshiba’s Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Setting up your computer and getting started The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day.

  • Page 27: On Your Computer

    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 accidentally occur, immediately: 1.

  • Page 28: Connecting To A Power Source

    TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may have been provided with your PC), or use the AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the PC. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or battery charger could cause fire or damage to the PC, possibly resulting in serious injury.
  • Page 29 To connect AC power to the computer: Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 30: Connecting A Printer

    See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps, or see “Setting up a printer” in the electronic user’s guide. Installing additional memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com.
  • Page 31 For more information on memory options, check the accessories information that came with your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Additional memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure.
  • Page 32 Setting up your computer and getting started Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover Using a small Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover.
  • Page 33 Setting up your computer and getting started 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. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer.
  • Page 34 Setting up your computer and getting started 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot’s socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the module in the socket 13 Once the module’s connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket.

  • Page 35: Removing A Memory Module

    Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place. Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw.
  • Page 36 Setting up your computer and getting started Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode.

  • Page 37: Your Computer's Tft Display

    Your computer’s TFT display Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your PC. Your 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 display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology.

  • Page 38: Removing A Pc Card

    Removing a PC Card Removing a PC Card Prepare the card for removal by right-clicking on the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and then selecting the PC Card device. If the card can be removed now, the system displays Safe To Remove Hardware.

  • Page 39: Using The Touchpad

    Using the TouchPad The TouchPad front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you would like to move the cursor: ❖...

  • Page 40: Using The Optical Drive

    Using the optical drive The function of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on the program you are using. It usually corresponds to the right mouse button (“right-clicking”). Check your program’s documentation to determine whether it uses the right mouse button. Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video.

  • Page 41: Media Control Buttons

    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 disc or the drive. When the disc tray is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it.
  • Page 42 Using the optical drive Power is off or the computer is in Hibernation mode and you press the Internet button Operating system is running or the computer is in Standby mode and you press the Internet button The CD/DVD button activates a media playing application that can play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is powered off.

  • Page 43: Inserting A Compact Disc

    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. To insert a compact disc into the drive: Make sure the computer is turned on.

  • Page 44: Removing A Disc With The Computer On

    If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place.

  • Page 45: Moving The Computer

    Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication. Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power.

  • Page 46: Monitoring Main Battery Power

    Mobile computing The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date information. It maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is turned off. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off, even when AC power is attached.

  • Page 47: Setting Battery Alarms

    TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC Adaptor to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge.
  • Page 48 Mobile computing Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock Slide the battery release latch to release the battery.

  • Page 49: Taking Care Of Your Battery

    Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. The battery has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity.

  • Page 50: Maximizing Battery Life

    If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries.

  • Page 51: Disposing Of Used Batteries

    Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows blue. ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖...

  • Page 52: If Something Goes Wrong

    If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. If something goes wrong Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding.
  • Page 53 If you are connected to a domain server: Click Start, Shut down. The Shut Down window appears. Click Shut down from the drop-down list. Click OK. The computer shuts down completely. Your program performs an illegal operation. If you receive the message, “ close the window and continue working.

  • Page 54: Display Problems

    If something goes wrong If you are using the AC adaptor, check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device, such as a lamp. Verify that the computer is on by looking at the on/off indicator. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on. If you are using an AC adaptor, verify that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the AC power light.
  • Page 55 You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing simultaneously. If you have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press no password is registered, press any key. The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working. If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor.
  • Page 56 If something goes wrong 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 how to insert PC Cards. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖...

  • Page 57: If You Need Further Assistance

    GO, and then clicking the Detailed Specs link from the menu on the left, or just refer to the computer documentation shipped with your product. For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you, see ”Toshiba voice contact” in this section. Contacting Toshiba...

  • Page 58: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

    Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support, call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273...

  • Page 59: Features And Specifications

    Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice.
  • Page 60 30° C (41° F to 86° F) or >25° C (77° F) at high altitude (all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model – please refer to your Resource Guide, or visit the Toshiba website at www.pcsupport.toshiba.com for details). *CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration.
  • Page 61 Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication. See “Detailed Specs” for specific battery measurement depending on usage. Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power.
  • Page 62 Features and specifications Ports S-video out port DC-IN Headphone jack Microphone jack RGB (monitor) port Modem port USB 2.0 ports LAN port ® i.LINK port PC Card slot Standard hardware Memory (Main System) The system may come with 256 MB, 512 MB, or 1024 MB of Lets you play DVD video on a projector or TV that accepts S- video inputs Lets you connect the computer to AC power, using the AC...
  • Page 63 *Due to FCC limitations, speeds of 53 kbps are the maximum permissible rates during downloads. Actual data transmission speeds will vary depending on line conditions. For more detailed information regarding your system’s modem, visit the Toshiba web site at toshiba.com. Realtek 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet LAN adapter with RJ45 port ™...

  • Page 64: Wireless Communication

    PCs or optical media players. These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba PC or optical drive. Please refer to your PC's product specification for listing of specific format compatibilities.

  • Page 65: Legal Footnotes

    Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice.
  • Page 66 Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication. See “Detailed Specs” for specific battery measurement test. Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power.
  • Page 67 PCs or optical media players. These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba PC or optical drive. Please refer to your PC’s product specification for listing of specific format compatibilities.

  • Page 68: Index

    Index AC adaptor AC power light alarms low battery backing up files battery alarms changing installing 47, 49 real-time clock (RTC) removing built-in features buttons eject, optical drive media control TouchPad control CD/DVD inserting CD/DVD button functionality changing main battery computer moving setting up...
  • Page 69 TouchPad printer connecting problem solving computer hangs when PC Card computer will not start contacting Toshiba display is blank external monitor illegal operation keyboard not responding keyboard produces unexpected PC Card checklist PC Card slot appears dead...
  • Page 70 Toshiba Accessories information TouchPad using Web sites wireless communication wireless interoperability...
  • Page 72 PMA500332010 05/06...

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