Toshiba A110 User Manual

Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110

TOSHIBA

Satellite A110/

Satellite Pro A110 Series

User's Manual

User’s Manual

Table of Contents

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Quick tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Front with the display closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Right side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Back side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Underside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Front with the display open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Keyboard Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

AC adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Setting up your work space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Opening the display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Turning on the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Starting up for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Turning off the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Restoring the pre-installed software from

the Product Recovery disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Recovering Express Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Using the Express Media Players Software BackUp CD. . . . . . . .42

Restoring the preinstalled software from

the Product Recovery Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Using the TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Using optical disc drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Express Media Player (Provided with some models). . . . . . . . . . .48

Cleaning the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Moving the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Typewriter keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Power indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Care and use of the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Replacing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

TOSHIBA Password Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Problem solving process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

TOSHIBA support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Disclaimers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

AC Power Cord and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110

Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110

Copyright

© 2006 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under copyright law,
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 Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Series Portable Personal
Computer User's Manual

First edition May 2006
Ownership and copyright of music, video computer programs, databases,

etc. are protected by the copyright laws. These copyrighted materials may
be copied for private use at home only. If, beyond the limitation above, you
copy (including to transform data formats) or modify these materials,
transfer them or distribute them via the Internet without approval of
copyright owners, you may be subject to claims for compensation for
damage and/or criminal penalties due to infringements of copyrights or
personal rights. Please remember to observe the copyright laws when you
use this product to copy the copyrighted works or perform other actions.
Please note that you may infringe the owner's rights protected by the
copyright laws if you use the screen mode switching functions (e.g. Wide
mode, Wide Zoom mode, etc.) of this product to display enlarged images/
video at coffee shops or hotels for the purposes of profits or providing these
to the public.

Disclaimer

This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The instructions
and descriptions it contains are accurate for the Satellite A110/Satellite Pro
A110 series Portable Personal Computers at the time of this manual’s
production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to
change without notice. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred
directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the
computer and the manual.

Trademarks

IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC, OS/2, and PS/2 are trademarks
of International Business Machines Corporation.

Celeron, Intel, Intel SpeedStep, Pentium, Intel Core and Centrino are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries
in the United States and other countries.

MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows and DirectX are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.

Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer
Corporation. Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak.

Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA
under license.

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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 Surround Xtract, TruBass, SRS 3D,

Definition and FOCUS technologies are incorporated under license from
SRS Labs, Inc.

FCC information

Model Name: Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110

FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information"

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

■ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to
this equipment. Operation with non-compliant 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 or expansion unit's external monitor port, parallel port,
USB port and microphone jack. Changes or modifications made to this
equipment, not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by
TOSHIBA could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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EMC Regulatory Information

Contact

Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc.

9740 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, California 92618-1697

Telephone: [phone]

EU Declaration of Conformity

TOSHIBA declares, that the product: Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110
conforms to the following Standards:

This product is labelled with the CE Mark in accordance with the related
European Directives, notably Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/
336/EEC for the notebook and the electronic accessories including the
supplied power adapter, the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment Directive 99/5/EEC in case of implemented
telecommunication accessories and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
for the supplied power adapter.

CE Marking is the responsibility of TOSHIBA EUROPE GmbH,
Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany, phone [phone].

For a copy of the related CE Declaration of Conformity please refer to the
following website: http://epps.toshiba-teg.com.

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Optical Disc Drive Safety Instruction

■ Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section.

The optical drive that is used in this computer is equipped with a laser
device. A classification label with the following sentence is affixed 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 APPARAT

The drive with the above label is certified by the manufacturer that the drive
complies with the requirement for laser product on the date of
manufacturing pursuant to article 21 of Code of Federal Regulations by the
United States of America, Department of Health & Human Services, Food
and Drug Administration.

In other countries, the drive is certified to comply with the requirement
pursant to IEC 825 and EN60825 on class 1 laser product.

This computer is equipped with one of the optical drive in the following list
according to the model.

Manufacturer Type

Toshiba Samsung Stor­age Technology

Panasonic Communica­tions Co., LTD.

TEAC Corporation CD-RW/DVD-ROM DW-224E

Pioneer Corporation DVD-Super Multi DVR-K16

NEC Corporation DVD-Super Multi ND-7550A

Hitachi LG Data Storage,
Inc.

Panasonic Communica­tions Co., LTD.

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CD-RW/DVD-ROM TS-L462C

CD-RW/DVD-ROM UJDA 770

DVD-Super Multi GMA-4082N

DVD-Super Multi UJ-850B

Modem warning notice

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 operation on every PSTN network
termination point.

In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the
first instance.

Network Compatibility Statement

This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following
networks. It has been tested to and found to confirm with the additional
requirements conditional in EG 201 121.

Germany ATAAB AN005, AN006, AN007, AN009, AN010

Greece ATAAB AN005, AN006 and GR01, 02, 03, 04

and DE03, 04, 05, 08, 09, 12, 14, 17

Portugal ATAAB AN001, 005, 006, 007, 011 and P03, 04,

Spain ATAAB AN005, 007, 012, and ES01

Switzerland ATAAB AN002

Norway ATAAB AN002, 005, 007 and

All other countries/
regions

Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network,
please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details.

The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate
national type approvals. It has not been tested for conformity to national
type regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific
function on specific national networks can be given.

08, 10

NO 01, 02

ATAAB AN003, 004

Japan regulations

Region selection

If you are using the computer in Japan, technical regulations described in
the Telecommunications Business Law require that you select the Japan
country mode.

It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection.

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Redial

Up to two redial attempts can be made. If more than two redial attempts
are made, the modem will return Black Listed. If you are experiencing
problems with the Black Listed code, set the interval between redials at one
minute or longer.

Japan's Telecommunications Business Law permits up to two redials on
analogue telephones, but the redials must be made within a total of three
minutes.

The internal modem is approved by Japan Approvals Institute for
Telecommunications Equipment.

A04-0609001
or
A05-0413001

Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68:

When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone
company and give them the following information:

■ The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem

■ The registration number that is located on the device

US: AGSMD01BATHENS or AGSMD01BDELPHI
The FCC registration number of the modem will be found on either the device

which is to be installed, or, if already installed, on the bottom of the computer
outside of the main system label.

■ The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of the modem, which can vary.

For the REN of your modem, refer to your computer's user's guide.

The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack
called the USOC RJ11C.

Type of service

Your modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephone lines.
Connection to telephone company-provided coin service (central office
implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is
subject to state tariffs. If you have any questions about your telephone line,
such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it, the telephone
company will provide this information upon request.

Telephone company procedures

The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service
it can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make
changes in their equipment, operations, or procedures. If these changes
might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone
company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes
necessary to maintain uninterrupted service.

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If problems arise

If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should
immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the
telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may
temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in
advance of this disconnection.

If advance notice is not feasible, you will be notified as soon as possible.
When you are notified, you will be given the opportunity to correct the
problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. In the
event repairs are ever needed on your modem, they should be performed
by TOSHIBA Corporation or an authorized representative of TOSHIBA
Corporation.

Disconnection

If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its
present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this
change.

Fax branding

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any
person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message
via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a
margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page
of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the
business, other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone
number of the sending machine or such business, other entity or individual.
In order to program this information into your fax modem, you should
complete the setup of your fax software before sending messages.

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Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment

1. NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This
certification means that the equipment meets certain
telecommunications network protective, operational and safety
requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment
Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not
guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is
permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed
using an acceptable method of connection.

The customer should be aware that compliance with the above
conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a
representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations
made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may
give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to
disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic
water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution
may be particularly important in rural areas.

Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should
contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as
appropriate.

2. The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment's
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar to
the following: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of the modem,
which can vary. For the REN of your modem, refer to your computer's
user's guide.

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device
provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be
connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may
consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that
the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not
exceed 5.

3. The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this
equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ11C.

The IC registration number of the modem is shown below.
Canada: 4005B-ATHENS or 4005B-DELPHI

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Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand

Modem warning notice for Australia

Modems connected to the Australian telecoms network must have a valid
Austel permit. This modem has been specifically configured to ensure
compliance with Austel standards when the country/region selection is set
to Australia.

The use of other country/region setting while the modem is attached to the
Australian PSTN would result in your modem being operated in a non­compliant manner. To verify that the country/region is correctly set, enter
the command ATI which displays the currently active setting.

To set the country/region permanently to Australia, enter the following
command sequence:

■ AT%TE=1

■ ATS133=1

■ AT&F

■ AT&W

■ AT%TE=0

■ ATZ

Failure to set the modem to the Australia country/region setting as shown
above will result in the modem being operated in a non-compliant manner.
Consequently, there would be no permit in force for this equipment and the
Telecoms Act 1991 prescribes a penalty of $12,000 for the connection of
non-permitted equipment.

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Notes for use of this device in New Zealand

■ The grant of a Telepermit for a device in no way indicates Telecom

acceptance of responsibility for the correct operation of that device
under all operating conditions. In particular the higher speeds at which
this modem is capable of operating depend on a specific network
implementation which is only one of many ways of delivering high quality
voice telephony to customers. Failure to operate should not be reported
as a fault to Telecom.

■ In addition to satisfactory line conditions a modem can only work

properly if:
a/ it is compatible with the modem at the other end of the call and
b/ the application using the modem is compatible with the application

at the other end of the call - e.g., accessing the Internet requires
suitable software in addition to a modem.

■ This equipment shall not be used in any manner which could constitute

a nuisance to other Telecom customers.

■ Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's PTC

Specifications are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with
this modem. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within
the following limits for compliance with Telecom Specifications:

a/ There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number
within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and

b/ The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 30
seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next.

c/ Automatic calls to different numbers shall be not less than 5 seconds
apart.

■ Immediately disconnect this equipment should it become physically

damaged, and arrange for its disposal or repair.

■ The correct settings for use with this modem in New Zealand are as

follows:
ATB0 (CCITT operation)
AT&G2 (1800 Hz guard tone)
AT&P1 (Decadic dialling make-break ratio =33%/67%
ATS0=0 (not auto answer)
ATS10=less than 150 (loss of carrier to hangup delay, factory default of

15 recommended)
ATS11=90 (DTMF dealing on/off duration=90 ms)
ATX2 (Dial tone detect, but not (U.S.A.) call progress detect)

■ When used in the Auto Answer mode, the S0 register must be set with

a value of 3 or 4. This ensures:
(a) a person calling your modem will hear a short burst of ringing before

the modem answers. This confirms that the call has been successfully
switched through the network.

(b) caller identification information (which occurs between the first and
second ring cadences) is not destroyed.

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■ The preferred method of dialling is to use DTMF tones (ATDT...) as this

is faster and more reliable than pulse (decadic) dialling. If for some
reason you must use decadic dealing, your communications program
must be set up to record numbers using the following translation table
as this modem does not implement the New Zealand "Reverse Dialling"
standard.

Number to be dialled: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Number to program into computer: 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Note that where DTMF dealing is used, the numbers should be entered

normally.

■ The transmit level from this device is set at a fixed level and because of

this there may be circumstances where the performance is less than
optimal. Before reporting such occurrences as faults, please check the
line with a standard Telepermitted telephone, and only report a fault if
the phone performance is impaired.

■ It is recommended that this equipment be disconnected from the

Telecom line during electrical storms.

■ When relocating the equipment, always disconnect the Telecom line

connection before the power connection, and reconnect the power first.

■ This equipment may not be compatible with Telecom Distinctive Alert

cadences and services such as FaxAbility.
( NOTE THAT FAULT CALL OUT CAUSED BY ANY OF THE ABOVE

CAUSES MAY INCUR A CHARGE FROM TELECOM )

General conditions

As required by PTC 100, please ensure that this office is advised of any
changes to the specifications of these products which might affect
compliance with the relevant PTC Specifications.

The grant of this Telepermit is specific to the above products with the
marketing description as stated on the Telepermit label artwork. The
Telepermit may not be assigned to other parties or other products without
Telecom approval.

A Telepermit artwork for each device is included from which you may
prepare any number of Telepermit labels subject to the general instructions
on format, size and colour on the attached sheet.

The Telepermit label must be displayed on the product at all times as proof
to purchasers and service personnel that the product is able to be
legitimately connected to the Telecom network.

The Telepermit label may also be shown on the packaging of the product
and in the sales literature, as required in PTC 100.

The charge for a Telepermit assessment is $337.50. An additional charge
of $337.50 is payable where an assessment is based on reports against
non-Telecom New Zealand Specifications. $112.50 is charged for each
variation when submitted at the same time as the original.

An invoice for $NZ1237.50 will be sent under separate cover.

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Important Notice

Copyrighted works including, but not limited to music, video, computer
program, databases are protected by copyright laws. Unless specifically
permitted under applicable copyright laws, you cannot copy, modify,
assign, transmit or otherwise dispose of any copyrighted work with the
consent of the owner of the copyright.

Please take notice that unauthorized copying, modification, assignment,
transmission and disposition may be subject to claims for damages and
penalties.

General Precautions

TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and
withstand the rigours 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.

Stress injury

Carefully read the Safety Instruction Manual. It contains information on
prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by
extensive keyboard use.

Heat injury

■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the bottom of the computer. If

the computer is used for long periods, its surface can become very
warm. While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain
physical contact with the computer for a long time (if you rest the
computer on your lap, for example) your skin might suffer low-heat injury.

■ If the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with

the metal plate supporting the I/O ports. It can become hot.

■ The surface of the AC adapter can become hot when in use. This

condition does not indicate a malfunction. If you need to transport the
AC adapter, disconnect it and let it cool before moving it.

■ Do not lay the AC adapter on a material that is sensitive to heat. The

material could be damaged.

Pressure or impact damage

Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact.
Excessive pressure or impact can damage computer components or

otherwise cause malfunctions.

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PC Card overheating

Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use. Overheating 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. Computer
operation is not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30cm be
maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in use.

LCD

Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the
brightness of the LCD screen will deteriorate. This is an intrinsic
characteristic of LCD technology. Maximum brightness is only available
when operating in AC power mode. The screen will dim when the computer
is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the
brightness of the screen.

CE compliance

This product and the supplied accessories are designed to observe the
related EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and safety standards.
However, TOSHIBA cannot guarantee that this product still observes these
EMC standards if accessories or cables not manufactured / distributed by
TOSHIBA are connected or implemented. To avoid in general EMC
problems, the following advice should be observed:

■ Only CE marked accessories should be connected / implemented

■ Only best shielded cables should be connected

Working environment

This product was designed to fulfil the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
requirements for "residential, commercial and light industry environments".

The following environment is not approved:

■ Industrial Environments (e.g. environments where a with a mains voltage

of 380V three-phase is being used).

In the following environments the use of this product can be restricted:

■ Medical Environments: This product is not certified as a medical product

according to the Medical Product Directive 93/42/EEC, but can be used
in office areas where the use is not restricted. Please disable the wireless
LAN or Bluetooth hardware in such areas as long this feature is not
official supported by the operator of the related medical facility.

■ Vehicle Environments: Please read operator’s manual of the vehicle

manufacturer for further restrictions of use.

■ Aircraft Environments: Please following the advice of the flight personnel

regarding restrictions of use.

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Any consequences resulting from the use of this product 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 with other devices or machines in the nearby surrounding

area

■ Malfunction of, or data loss from, this product caused by disturbances

generated by other devices or machines in the nearby surrounding area

Furthermore, for general safety reasons, the use of this product in
environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted.

Network connection (Class A warning)

If this product has networking capabilities and will be connected to a
network, Class A radiation limits will be observed (in accordance with
technical conventions). This means that if the product will be used in a
domestic environment, other devices in the near surrounding area may
suffer interference. Consequently, please do not use this product in such
environments (for example a living room), otherwise you could be held
responsible for any ensuing interference.

Information on the secure writing to optical disc media

Even if your software gives no indication that any problems have occurred,
you should always check to ensure that information has been successfully
stored on recordable optical media (CD-R, CD-RW and so forth).

Wireless LAN and your Health

Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency
electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN
devices however is far less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by other
wireless devices such as mobile phones.

Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio
frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes
Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards and
recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and
result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who
continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.

In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be
restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of
the organisation. These situations may for example include:

■ Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of aeroplanes

■ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices

or services is perceived or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices
in a specific organisation or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged
to ask for authorisation to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on
the equipment.

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Safety Instruction for Wireless Products

If your computer has a wireless function, all safety instructions must be read
carefully and must be fully understood, before you attempt to use it. This
manual contains the safety instructions that must be observed in order to
avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries or could
damage your wireless products.

Notes for Users in Taiwan

Limitation of Liability

For damage occurring due to an earthquake or thunder, fire beyond our
responsibility, action by third party, other accident, intentional or accidental
mistakes by a user, misuse or use under abnormal conditions, we do not
take any responsibility.

For incidental damage (loss of business profit, business interruption, etc.)
occurring due to use or disability of the product, we do not take any
responsibility.

For damage occurring due to non observance of the contents described in
the instruction manual, we do not take any responsibility.

For damage occurring due to erroneous operation or hang up caused by
use in combination with products not related to our company, we do not
take any responsibility.

Usage Restrictions

Do not use the Wireless Products for controlling the following equipment:

■ Equipment directly linked with human life corresponding to the following.

■ Medical equipment such as life support systems, equipment used in

operations, etc.

■ Exhaust systems for gases such as poisonous gas etc. and exhaust

systems for smoke.

■ Equipment that must be set up in compliance with various laws such

as the Fire Services Act, the Construction Standard Act, etc.

■ Equipment corresponding to that mentioned above.

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■ Equipment linked with human safety or having a serious influence on the

safe maintenance of public function, etc., because it is not designed or
manufactured for this type of use.

■ Traffic control equipment for air, railroad, road, marine transport, etc.

■ Equipment used in atomic power plants etc.

■ Equipment corresponding to that mentioned above.

Warning

Turn OFF the Wireless Communication switch of wireless products in a
congested place, such as a crowded commuter train.

Keep this product away from a cardiac pacemaker at least 22cm.
Radio waves can potentially affect cardiac pacemaker operation, thereby

causing respiratory troubles.
Turn OFF the Wireless communication switch inside a medical facility or

near medical electric equipment. Do not bring medical electric equipment
close to the product.

Radio waves can potentially affect medical electric equipment, thereby
causing an accident due to malfunction.

Turn OFF the Wireless communication switch near an automatic door, fire
alarm or other automatic control equipment.

Radio waves can potentially affect automatic control equipment, thereby
causing an accident due to malfunction.

Do not turn ON the Wireless communication switch in aircraft or in places
that generate or can generate radio interference.

Radio waves can potentially affect equipment, such as that used on-board
aircraft, causing an accident due to malfunction.

You should monitor possible radio interference or other issues that may arise
with other equipment while the product is used. If any effect is noted, turn
OFF the Wireless communication switch.

Otherwise, radio waves can potentially affect other equipment, thereby
causing an accident due to malfunction.

When using the product in a car, check with the automobile dealer if the car
has an adequate electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

Radio waves of the product can potentially hamper safe driving.
Depending on car model, the product can rarely affect car electronic

equipment if it is used in a car.

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Note

Do not use this product in the following places:
Near a microwave oven or other environment which generates a magnetic

field.
Near any place or equipment that generates static electricity or radio

interference.
Depending on the environment, in a place where radio waves cannot reach

the product.

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Manual contents

This manual offers important information about your computer, including
solutions to the most common problems, and fetures and specifications.
Refer to the Online manual, preinstalled on you system for the details.

Chapter 1, Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Features, is an overview of the
computer's special features, utilities, and options.

Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the computer and
briefly explains how they function.

Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin
operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work
area. Be sure to read the sections on setting up the operating system and
on restoring the pre-installed software.

Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on using the following
devices: TouchPad, the optical disc drives, the internal modem, LAN and
wireless LAN. It also provides tips on care of the computer, disks and DVD/
CD-ROMs.

Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including
the keypad overlay and hotkeys.

Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, gives details on the computer's
power resources.

Chapter 7, HW Setup, introduces you to the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
program.

Chapter 8, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available.
Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, provides helpful information on how to perform

some diagnostic tests, and suggests courses of action if the computer
doesn't seem to be working properly.

Chapter 10, Disclaimers, provides disclaimer information related to your
computer.

The Appendices provide technical information about your computer.
The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of

acronyms used in the text.

Equipment checklist

Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packing materials for
future use. Check to make sure you have all the following items:

Hardware

■ Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Series Portable Personal Computer

■ Universal AC Adapter and Power Cord

■ USB Floppy Disk Drive (provided with some models)

■ Modular cable for modem (provided with some models)

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Software

Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional

■ The following software which is pre-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

■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree

■ TOSHIBA Assist

■ TOSHIBA Controls

■ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool

■ TOSHIBA Touch and Launch

■ TOSHIBA TouchPad On/Off Utility

■ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format*

■ TOSHIBA Acoustic Silencer

■ TOSHIBA HW Setup

■ TOSHIBA Fn-esse

■ TOSHIBA Accessibility

■ TOSHIBA Virtual Sound

■ TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility

■ TOSHIBA Supervisor Password Utility

■ Online Manual

■ Product Recovery disc (provided with some models)

* The availability of this software is dependent on the model you purchased.

The system may not function properly if you use drivers that are not pre­installed or distributed by TOSHIBA

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Documentation

Features

■ Your computer's documentation:

■ Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 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 computers sold in ILW supported areas.)

If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

The Satellite A110/Satellite Pro A110 Series computer uses TOSHIBA's
advanced Large Scale Integration (LSI), Complementary Metal-Oxide
Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide compact size,
minimum weight, low power usage, and high reliability. This computer
incorporates the following features and benefits:

Processor

Depending on the model you purchased:

®

Intel

Core™ Duo Processor

®

Core™ Solo Processor

Intel

®

Celeron® M

Intel

Chipset

®

Mobile Intel
RADEON

ENE CB714 cardbus controller for the model with
Multiple Digital Media card slot

ENE CB1410 cardbus controller
VIA6311S IEEE1394a controller
Realtek ALC861 Audio codec
Realtek RTL8101E or RTL8100CL for 10/

100Mbps LAN controller
Realtek RTL8111B for 10M/100M/1Gbps LAN

controller

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945GM Express Chipset or ATI

®

XPRESS 200M

Memory

The graphics system in your computer may use part of the main system
memory for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of
system memory available for other computing activities. The amount of
system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the
graphics system, applications utilized, system memory size and other
factors.

Slot Two DDRII SO-DIMM, up to 4GB with Intel

945GM Express Chipset; up to 2GB with ATI
RADEON

®

Xpress 200M Chipset can be

upgraded through the memory expansion slot.
You need to remove existing SO-DIMM if SO-

DIMM is Maximum upgradable system memory
size is depending on the system you purchased.

Video RAM Depending on the model you purchased:

®

Mobile Intel

945GM Express Chipset,

up to 128MB shared with main memory.
ATI RADEON® XPRESS 200M

up to 64MB shared with main memory
(for 256MB main memory),
up to 128MB shared with main memory
(for 512MB, 756MB main memory),
up to 256MB shared with main memory
(for more than 1GB main memory).

BIOS

1MB Flash ROM for system BIOS
Suspend to memory or hard disk drive
Various Hotkey functions for system control
Complete ACPI 1.0b functionality

®

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Power

Battery Pack 4-cell Lithium Ion smart battery pack with

RTC Battery The computer has an internal battery to back up

AC adapter The universal AC adapter provides power to the

14.4V*2000mAh*
6-cell Lithium Ion smart battery pack with

10.8V*4000mAh
8-cell Lithium Ion smart battery pack with

14.4V*4300mAh
Approximately 12 hours or longer charging time

to 100% battery capacity with system switched
on.

Approximately 4 hours charge time to 100%
battery capacity with system switched off.

Approximately 1.5 days discharging time in
Standby Mode for the 8-cell battery, 1 day for the
6-cell battery and 0.75 days for 4-cell battery.

Discharge time in shutdown mode is
approximately 1 month

* The availability of this battery is dependent on

the model you purchased.

its Real Time Clock (RTC), calender and setup
information. This battery will last for an average of
one month with no external power source.

system and recharges the batteries when they are
low. It comes with a detachable power cord.

Floppy Disk Drive devices

External USB Floppy Disk Drive (depends on the
model purchased)

TouchPad

A TouchPad and control buttons in the palm rest
enable control of the on-screen pointer.

Display

15.4” TFT screen with a resolution of 1280
horizontal x 800 vertical pixels WXGA

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