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User’s Manual
TECRA A11/S11
Satellite Pro S500
computers.toshiba-europe.com
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TECRA A11/S11, Satellite Pro S500 Table of Contents Preface General Precautions Chapter 1 Getting Started Equipment checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 System Recovery Options and Restoring the pre-installed software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed . . . . . . . .
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TECRA A11/S11, Satellite Pro S500 Media care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23 Sound System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25 Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Wireless communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30 LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TECRA A11/S11, Satellite Pro S500 Appendix D Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2 Regulatory statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2 Using Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan . . . . D-4 Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors Certification agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1 Appendix F TOSHIBA
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TECRA A11/S11, Satellite Pro S500 Copyright © 2010 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. TOSHIBA TECRA A11/S11/Satellite Pro S500 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual First edition January 2010 Copyright authority for music, movies, computer programs, databases and other
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TECRA A11/S11, Satellite Pro S500 xD-Picture Card is a trademark of FUJIFILM Corporation. Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual. EU Conformity Statement This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with “CE” and comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and/or R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Responsible for TOSHIBA
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TECRA A11/S11, Satellite Pro S500 Working environment This product was designed to fulfil the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) requirements to be observed for so-called “Residential, commercial and light industry environments”. TOSHIBA do not approve the use of this product in working environments other than the above mentioned “Residential, commercial and light industry environments”. For example, the following environments are not approved: ■ Industrial Environments (e.g. environmen
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TECRA A11/S11, Satellite Pro S500 Modem warning notice This information is only applicable to models equipped with a built-in modem. Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] 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 operat
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TECRA A11/S11, Satellite Pro S500 Following information is only valid for EU-member States: Disposal of products The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that products must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste. Integrated batteries and accumulators can be disposed of with the product. They will be separated at the recycling centres. The black bar indicates that the product was placed on the market after August 13, 2005. By participating in separate collectio
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TECRA A11/S11, Satellite Pro S500 Disposing of the computer and the computer’s batteries ■ Discard this computer in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. For further information, contact your local government. ■ This computer contains rechargeable batteries. After repeated use, the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them. Under certain applicable laws and regulation, it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them
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TECRA A11/S11, Satellite Pro S500 REACH - Compliance Statement The new European Union (EU) chemical regulation, REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals), entered into force on 1 June 2007. Toshiba will meet all REACH requirements and is committed to provide our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products according to REACH regulation. Please consult the following website www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/info/reach for informa
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TECRA A11/S11, Satellite Pro S500 Optical disc drive safety instructions Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section. TEAC DVD-ROM drive DV-28S ■ The DVD-ROM drive model employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other tha
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TECRA A11/S11, Satellite Pro S500 TEAC DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording DV-W28S ■ The DVD Super Multi drive model employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ■ To prevent
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TECRA A11/S11, Satellite Pro S500 Panasonic Communications DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording UJ890 ■ The DVD Super Multi drive model employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation expos
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TECRA A11/S11, Satellite Pro S500 HITACHI LG DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording GT20N ■ The DVD Super Multi drive model employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ■ To pre
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TECRA A11/S11, Satellite Pro S500 International precautions CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. VORSICHT: Dieses Gerät enthält ein Laser-
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TECRA A11/S11, Satellite Pro S500 OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråining överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1. VAROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallista lasersäteilyä. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. VORSICHT: DIE VERWENDUNG VON ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER EINSTELL
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TECRA A11/S11, Satellite Pro S500 Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TECRA A11/S11/Satellite Pro S500 computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, includes multimedia functionality, and is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing. This manual tells how to set up and begin using your TECRA A11/S11/Satellite Pro S500 computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic operations and car
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TECRA A11/S11, Satellite Pro S500 Keys The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer operations. A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the keyboard. For example, ENTER identifies the ENTER key. Key operation Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign (+). For example, CTRL + C means you must hold down CTRL and at the same time press C. If
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TECRA A11/S11, Satellite Pro S500 General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual. Provide adequate ventilation ■ Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation
