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Toshiba Satellite A80-SP107 User Manual (176 pages)

Portable Personal Computer

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.84 MB

Safety Instructions
3
When Using Your Computer
3
Fcc Information
5
Fax Branding
12
If Problems Arise
12
Telephone Company Procedures
12
Type of Service
12
General Conditions
16
General Precautions
17
Copy Protection
18
Lcd Brightness and Eye Strain
19
Working Environment
20
Wireless Lan and Your Health
21
Limitation of Liability
22
Usage Restrictions
22
Table of Contents
24
Preface

31
Manual Contents

31
Conventions

32
- Abbreviations
  32
- Icons
  32
- Keys
  32
- Key Operation
  32
- Display
  32
- Messages
  33
Equipment Checklist

34
- Hardware
  34
- Software
  34
Chapter 1: Toshiba A80 Features

36
Features

36
Special Features

45
Utilities

47
Options

49
Chapter 2: The Grand Tour

50
Front with the Display Closed

50
Left Side

52
Right Side

54
Back Side

55
Underside

56
Front with the Display Open

57
Keyboard Indicators

60
Optical Media Drive

60
- Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media
  60
- Writable Discs
  61
- Cds
  61
- Dvds
  61
- Formats
  61
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
  61
- DVD±R/±RW (DVD Dual) Drive Supporting Double Layer
  62
- DVD Super Multi Drive Supporting Double Layer
  62
- DVD Super Multi Drive
  63
- DVD-ROM Drive
  63
Chapter 3: Getting Started

65
Setting up Your Work Space

65
- General Conditions
  66
- Placement of Computer
  66
- Seating and Posture
  67
- Lighting
  67
- Work Habits
  68
Connecting the AC Adaptor

69
Opening the Display

70
Turning on the Power

70
Starting up for the First Time

71
Turning off the Power

71
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)
  71
- Hibernation Mode
  72
- Automatic Hibernation
  73
- Standby Mode
  74
Restarting the Computer

75
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Backup Media

76
- Restoring the Complete System
  76
- Restoring Toshiba Utilities and Drivers
  77
Chapter 4: Operating Basics

78
Using the Touchpad

78
Using the Internal Modem

79
- Important Safety Instructions
  79
- Region Selection
  80
- Properties Menu
  80
- Setting
  81
- Modem Selection
  81
- Connecting
  82
- Disconnecting
  82
Lan

83
- Connecting LAN Cable
  83
- Disconnecting LAN Cable
  84
Wireless LAN

84
- Wireless LAN Disclaimer
  84
- Security
  84
- Wireless Communication Switch
  85
- Wireless Communication LED
  85
Using Optical Media Drives

85
- Loading Compact Discs
  86
- Removing Compact Discs
  88
- Buttons
  89
- CD/DVD Play Control Buttons
  89
Express Media Player

90
Writing Cds on a CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive

91
- Important Message
  91
- Disclaimer
  91
- Before Writing or Rewriting
  91
- When Writing or Rewriting
  92
Writing CD/Dvds on a DVD±R/±RW Drive Supporting Double Layer

93
- Disclaimer
  93
- Before Writing or Rewriting
  93
- When Writing or Rewriting
  95
Writing CD/Dvds on a DVD Super Multi Drive and a DVD Super Multi Drive Supporting Double Layer

96
- Important Message
  96
- Disclaimer
  96
- Before Writing or Rewriting
  96
- When Writing or Rewriting
  98
- Recordnow! Basic for TOSHIBA
  99
- Data Verification
  100
- DLA for TOSHIBA
  100
- Video
  100
Installing Intervideo Windvd Creator Platinum

101
- When Using Windvd Creator Platinum 2
  101
- How to Make a DVD-Video
  101
- Important Information for Use
  102
Media Care

103
- CD/Dvds
  103
- Diskettes
  104
TV-Out

104
Setting up more than One Display

105
Cleaning the Computer

106
Moving the Computer

106
Chapter 5: The Keyboard

107
Typewriter Keys

107
F1 ... F12 Function Keys

108
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

108
- Emulation Keys
  108
Hotkeys

109
Windows Special Keys

110
Keypad Overlay

110
Chapter 6: Power System

113
Power Conditions

113
Power Indicators

114
- Battery Indicator
  114
- DC in Indicator
  115
- Power Indicator
  115
Battery Types

115
- Battery Pack
  115
- Real Time Clock Battery
  116
Care and Use of the Battery Pack

117
- Safety Precautions
  117
- Charging the Batteries
  119
- Battery Charging Notice
  120
- Monitoring Battery Capacity
  121
- Maximizing Battery Operating Time
  121
- Retaining Data with Power off (Standby Mode)
  122
- Extending Battery Life
  122
Replacing the Battery Pack

122
- Removing the Battery Pack
  122
- Installing the Battery Pack
  124
Power-Up Modes

124
Panel Power Off/On

125
System Automatic Standby/Hibernation

125
Chapter 7: HW Setup

126
Accessing HW Setup

126
HW Setup Window

126
- Parallel Port Mode
  127
- Boot Priority
  128
- Legacy Usb Support
  129
Chapter 8: Optional Devices

131
PC Cards

132
- Installing a PC Card
  132
- Removing a PC Card
  133
SD/MMC/SM/MS/MS Pro/XD Memory Cards

134
- Installing a Memory Card
  134
- Removing a Memory Card
  135
- Memory Card Care
  136
Memory Expansion

136
- Installing Memory Module
  136
- Removing Memory Module
  138
Additional Battery Pack

139
Additional AC Adaptor

139
External Monitor

140
Television

140
I.link (IEEE1394)

141
- Precautions
  141
- Connecting
  141
- Disconnecting
  141
Security Lock

142
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

143
Problem Solving Process

143
- Preliminary Checklist
  144
- Analyzing the Problem
  144
Hardware and System Checklist

145
- System Start-Up
  146
- Self Test
  146
- Power
  146
- Overheating Power down
  147
- Keyboard
  149
- LCD Panel
  149
- Hard Disk Drive
  150
- Printer
  150
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
  151
- DVD±R/±RW Drive (DVD Dual Drive)
  152
- DVD Super Multi Drive
  153
- Diskette Drive
  154
- Sound System
  154
- PC Card
  155
- Memory Cards
  155
- Pointing Device
  155
- Usb Mouse
  156
- Usb
  157
- Standby/Hibernation
  157
- Real Time Clock
  157
- Memory Expansion
  158
- Modem
  158
- Lan
  159
- Wireless LAN
  159
- Monitor
  160
- I.link (IEEE1394)
  160
TOSHIBA Support

161
- Before You Call
  161
- Where to Write
  161
  - Specifications
    162
  - Environmental Requirements
    162
  - Display Modes
    164
  - Ac Power Cord and Connectors
    165
  - Certification Agencies
    165
  - If Your Computer Is Stolen
    167
  - Toshiba Theft Registration
    168

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Toshiba Satellite A80-SP107 User Manual (176 pages)

Table of Contents

Preface

Manual Contents

Conventions

Equipment Checklist

Chapter 1: Toshiba A80 Features

Features

Special Features

Utilities

Options

Chapter 2: The Grand Tour

Front with the Display Closed

Left Side

Right Side

Back Side

Underside

Front with the Display Open

Keyboard Indicators

Optical Media Drive

Chapter 3: Getting Started

Setting up Your Work Space

Connecting the AC Adaptor

Opening the Display

Turning on the Power

Starting up for the First Time

Turning off the Power

Restarting the Computer

Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Backup Media

Chapter 4: Operating Basics

Using the Touchpad

Using the Internal Modem

Lan

Wireless LAN

Using Optical Media Drives

Express Media Player

Writing Cds on a CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive

Writing CD/Dvds on a DVD±R/±RW Drive Supporting Double Layer

Writing CD/Dvds on a DVD Super Multi Drive and a DVD Super Multi Drive Supporting Double Layer

Installing Intervideo Windvd Creator Platinum

Media Care

TV-Out

Setting up more than One Display

Cleaning the Computer

Moving the Computer

Chapter 5: The Keyboard

Typewriter Keys

F1 ... F12 Function Keys

Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

Hotkeys

Windows Special Keys

Keypad Overlay

Chapter 6: Power System

Power Conditions

Power Indicators

Battery Types

Care and Use of the Battery Pack

Replacing the Battery Pack

Power-Up Modes

Panel Power Off/On

System Automatic Standby/Hibernation

Chapter 7: HW Setup

Accessing HW Setup

HW Setup Window

Chapter 8: Optional Devices

PC Cards

SD/MMC/SM/MS/MS Pro/XD Memory Cards

Memory Expansion

Additional Battery Pack

Additional AC Adaptor

External Monitor

Television

I.link (IEEE1394)

Security Lock

Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

Problem Solving Process

Hardware and System Checklist

TOSHIBA Support

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