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Front with the display closed

Microphone System indicators

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Headphone jack Display latch

Front View Closed The following figure shows the computers front with its display panel in the closed position.

Microphone jack

Volume control dial

Wireless communication switch

TECRA A9, TECRA S5, Front of the computer with display panel closed Satellite Pro S200, Satellite Pro A150

System indicators These LED indicators allow you to monitor the Microphone jack status of A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack are various computer functions and enables connection of a within the System described in more detail three-conductor mini jack for monaural indicators section. microphone input. Microphone A microphone allows you to jack enables Headphone jack built-in A 3.5 mm mini headphonerecord sound into your connection of please headphones. applications - stereo refer to the Sound System section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics for more information. Volume control dialsome models are equipped with the built-in internal Use this dial to adjust the volume of the Only stereo speaker and optional external stereo microphone. headphones (if connected). Move the Volume control dial to the right to increase the volume and to the left to decrease the volume. Users Manual 2-1
Display latch Wireless communication switch position. Slide the latch to open the display. TECRA A9, TECRA S5, Satellite Pro S200, Satellite Pro A150 TECRA A9, TECRA S5, Satellite Pro S200, Satellite Pro A150 This latch secures the display panel in its closed

Indicators Indicators

Slide this switch to the left to turn off Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions. Slide it to the right to turn on the functions. Only some models are equipped with Bluetooth This section explains indicator functions. This section explains indicator functions. and Wireless LAN functions. I Turn Wi-Fi System to their respective off when near a specific and next to their respective LED system indicators Bluetooth functionalitiesicons, glow whenperson who LED system indicatorsnextIndicator Lightsicons, glow whenspecific may have a cardiac progress. computer operations are inpacemaker implant or other medical electric computer operations are inprogress. device. Radio waves may affect pacemaker or medical device operation, possibly resulting in serious injury. Follow the instruction of your medical device when using any Wi-Fi or Bluetooth functionality. I Always turn off Wi-Fi orSystem indicators Bluetooth functionality if the computer is near System indicators automatic control equipment or appliances such as automatic doors or fire detectors. Radio waves can cause malfunction of such equipment, Mediapossibly resulting inTheMedia slot indicator glows green when the The Media slot indicator glows green when the Mediaslot slot serious injury. computer is accessing the Bridge media slot. computer is accessing the Bridge media slot. I Do not use the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth functionalities near a microwave oven or in areas subject to radio interference or magnetic fields. microwave oven or other source can disrupt Wi-Fi DC INInterference from aThe DC IN indicator normally glows green when DC IN The DC IN indicator normally glows green when or Bluetooth operation. is being correctly supplied from the AC power is being correctly supplied from the AC power power adaptor. However, If the output voltage power adaptor. However, If the output voltage from the adaptor is abnormal, or if the computers from the adaptor is abnormal, or if the computers power supply malfunctions, this indicator will power supply malfunctions, this indicator will flash orange. flash orange.

System indicators System indicators

Power Power

The Power indicator normally glows green when The Power indicator normally glows green when the computer is turned on. However, if you turn the computer is turned on. However, if you turn the computer off into Sleep Mode, this indicator the computer off into Sleep Mode, this indicator will flash orange --approximately one second on, will flash orange approximately one second on, two seconds off --both while the system is two seconds off both while the system is shutting down and while it remains turned off. shutting down and while it remains turned off. The Battery indicator shows the condition of the The Battery indicator shows the condition of the batterys charge --green indicates the battery is batterys charge green indicates the battery is fully charged, orange indicates the battery is fully charged, orange indicates the battery is Manual Users charging, and flashing orange indicates a low charging, and flashing orange indicates a low battery condition. Please refer to Chapter 6, battery condition. Please refer to Chapter 6,

Battery Battery
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the computer off into Sleep Mode, this indicator will flash orange - approximately one second on, two seconds off - both while the system is shutting down and while it remains turned off. Battery The Battery indicator shows the condition of the batterys charge - green indicates the battery is fully charged, orange indicates the battery is charging, and flashing orange indicates a low battery condition. Please refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for more information on this feature. The Hard Disk Drive indicator glows green when the computer is accessing the built-in hard disk drive.

Hard Disk Drive

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Left side

Wireless communication

The Wireless communication indicator blinks orange when the Bluetooth and Wireless LAN functions are turned on. Only some models are equipped with Bluetooth The following figure shows the computers left side. S200, Satellite Pro A150 TECRA A9, TECRA S5, Satellite Pro and Wireless LAN functions.
PC Card eject button Cooling vents

Left side
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Left Side View Closed

The following figure shows the computers left side.
PC Card eject button Cooling vents
Serial port

Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports

PC Card slot

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PC Card slot

Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports

i.LINK (IEEE1394) port

Bridge media slot

The left side of the computer

Use this 9-pin port to connect serial devices such i.LINK (IEEE1394) port Bridge as an external modem, serial mouse ormedia slot serial printer. The left side of the computer Only some models are equipped with the serial port. Serial port Use this Pro A150 TECRA A9, TECRA S5, Satellite Pro S200, Satellite 9-pin port to connect serial devices such Cooling vents The external modem, keep the processor from as an cooling vents helpserial mouse or serial overheating. printer. Only someallows you toequipped an external i.LINK (IEEE1394) This port models are connect with the serial port. Do not vents. such as a digital video camera for port block the cooling device,Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, vents and paper clips, outvents transfer. vents. Foreign metal staples high-speed data help keep the processor from Cooling The cooling of the cooling TECRA A9, TECRA S5, Satellite Pro S200, Satellite Pro A150 objects can create a short circuit, which can are equipped with the iLINK Only some overheating.models cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. port.
Serial port

Serial port

Bridge media cooling vents.port lets you insert connect an external This slot allows you an SD/SDHC Card, Do not block theslot i.LINK (IEEE1394) Universal Serial Bus This Universal Serial to objects, suchcomply to The Keep foreign metal ports, which as Bus Mini/Micro SD Card, Memory camera metal screws,2.0) ports paperthe USB 2.0 standard, are provided onfor left clips, such the cooling vents. Foreign the port staples and device,out of as a digital videoStick (PRO/PRO (USB Duo), xD picture card anddamage and fire, Refer objects can create a shorthigh-speed data computer. The port with the icon circuit, which can cause MultiMediaCard. hand side of the transfer. to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and possibly resulting in serious injury. USB Sleep and ChargewithOptions. ( has Only) some models are equipped function. the iLINK port. Keep foreign metal objects, Universal Serial staples and paper clips, out of Universal Serial Bus The such as screws, staples andwhich comply to of Bus ports, Keep foreign metal Bridge media slot objects, such as screws, canan SD/SDHC Card, out This you insert create paper clips, the Bridge media slot. Foreign metal standard, are provided on circuit, (USB 2.0) connectors. Foreign slot2.0 objects can create aa shortthe left ports the USB letsobjects the USB metal short circuit, Mini/Micro which can cause damage and fire,ofSD Card, Memory Stick (PRO/PRO hand side possibly resulting in port withinjury. the computer. The serious injury. the icon which can cause damage and fire,picture card and MultiMediaCard. Refer Duo), xD possibly resulting in serious ( ) has USB Sleep and Charge function. to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options.

Please note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of PC foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of This slot accommodate a KeepCard slot that are available.canview of this it may single Type II,some all USB devices In be noted that Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of 16-bit or 32-bit (CardBus) PCaCard device. the USB connectors. Foreignspecific devicecan create operate circuit, functions associated with a metal objects might not short properly. the Bridge media slot. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can eject button This fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. Card PC Card cause damage and fire, possibly in order in serious injury. which can cause damage andbutton is used resulting to remove a PC from within the computer. Please note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of all USB devices that are available. In view of this it may be noted thatII, PC Card slotmetal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips,some This slot can accommodate a single Type out of Keep foreign functions associated with 16-bit or 32-bit (CardBus) PC Card device. a specific device might not operate properly. the PC Card slot. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. PC Card eject button This button is used in order to remove a PC Card from within the computer. Users Manual 2-3

Right sideKeep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of
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the following figure shows the computers right side. The PC Card slot. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

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can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Right side Right side Back The following figure shows the computers right side. Right Side View Closed
The following figure shows the computers right side. The following figure shows the computers back.
DC IN 15V jack Modem jack

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Link indicator (green) LAN active indicator (orange)

Optical disc drive

Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port

Optical disc drive

Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port

Back

Optical disc drive A CD-ROM, DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive or DVD Super Multi is installed. Optical disc drive A CD-ROM, DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive or DVD The back of the Super Multi is installed.computer Universal Serial Bus One Universal Serial Bus port, which complies to TECRA A9, TECRA S5, Satellite Pro S200, Satellite Pro A150 (USB 2.0) port the USB Satellite Pro be attached on A150 Universal Serial lock slot A9, TECRA S5, 2.0 standard, is provided Pro the right TECRA Security Bus One Universal Serial Bus port, which complies to and A security cable can S200, Satelliteto this slot side standard, to a desk on the large (USB 2.0) port the USB 2.0 of the computer. then connectedis providedor otherright object in Back side of the computer. theft of the computer. order to deter

Security lock slot

The right side of the computer The right side of the computer

LAN jack

External monitor port

Modem jack figure shows the computerslets you use a modular cable to The View jack back. The following Right Side modemClosed connect the modem directly to a telephone line. The following figure shows the computers back. Link indicator (green) DC IN 15V jack
Modem jack IN 15V jack DC

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I Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line Users Manual LAN active indicator (orange) could cause a PC system failure. I Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines. I Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN). LAN jack I Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on a port External monitor Security lock slot public telephone or to a digital LAN jack branch exchange port private External monitor (PBX). Security lock slot I Never connect the The back of the computer telephone system for built-in modem to a key residences The back of the computer or offices. I Never lock slot Security operate your PC security cableduring aattached to thisIf you see A on AC power can be thunderstorm. slot and lightning then connected attached to other large object in Security lock slot or hearsecurity cable can be to a desk orPC. An electric surge A thunder, immediately turn off the this slot and caused by thethen connected deterdesk or other large object in or storm, orderresult a a system failure, loss of data may to to in theft of the computer. hardware damage. to deter theft of the computer. order The modem jack lets you use a modular cable to Modem jack connect the modem directly to a cable to Modem jack Satellite Pro The modem jack lets you use a modular telephone line. TECRA A9, TECRA S5, S200, Satellite Pro A150 connect theAC adaptor connectstelephone line.order to DC IN 15V jack The modem directly to a to this jack in I Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line power the computer and charge its internal LAN could cause a PC system failure. youthan an analog phone line jack This jack lets batteries. other note that a LAN. The adaptor I Connection to any communication linePleaseconnect toyou should only use has built-in support for Ethernet LAN the model only adaptor supplied phone lines. could cause a PC system failure. I Connect the built-in modem of ACto ordinary analog with the (10 only modem to a digitalphone using computer ordinary analog line (ISDN). I Connect the built-in modemmegabits the time of purchase -lines. the I Never connect the built-intoat per second, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 cause damage to the wrong AC adaptor can megabits per second, I Never the built-in built-in A150 I Never connectPro S200, Satellite Proto a and Gigabit Ethernet LAN TECRA A9, TECRA S5, Satellite connect the modemmodem to the digital connector on a 100BASE-TX) digital line (ISDN). computer. public telephone(1000 a digital private branch exchange (PBX). or to megabits digital connector on a I Never connect the built-in modem to theper second, 1000BASE-T). I Never connect the built-in modem to aexchange (PBX). details. public telephone or to a Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics,system for digital private branch key telephone for LAN jack This residences or offices.jack lets a key telephoneasystem for adaptor I Never connect the built-in modem to you connect to LAN. The I Never operate your PC built-in support for Ethernet LAN residences or offices. has on AC than a LAN cable to the LAN If you I Do not connect any cable other power during a thunderstorm.jack. see (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), immediately could your damage power during I Never Itlightning or hear on ACor malfunction.aturn off the PC. If you see surge operatecausePC thunder,Ethernet LAN thunderstorm. An electric Fast (100 failure, loss second, caused by the storm, may result in off the PC. An electric of data or a system megabits persurge lightning or hear thunder, immediately turn and Gigabit Ethernet LAN I Do not connect the LAN cable to a power supply. It could cause 100BASE-TX) hardware damage. result in a system failure, loss of data or caused by the storm, may (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T). damage or malfunction. hardware damage. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details. Users Manual 2-5
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Users LAN active indicator (orange)indicator (green) Manual Link

Link IN 15V jack This indicator glows green when the computer is DC indicator The AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to I Do not connect any cable other than LAN and the LAN isLAN jack. a LAN cable to connected computer this jack the internal DC IN(green) 15V jack cause damagepower theto a The AC adaptor connects toand charge itsfunctioning in order to It could or malfunction. properly. Please note that you should only use batteries. power the computer and charge its internal the model of AC adaptor supplied use I Do not connectbatteries. cable tonote that orange when data is being the This indicator glows supply. It couldwith the LAN active indicator LAN Please a power you should onlycause computer at the time of purchase damage or malfunction. of AC adaptor supplied with the using the the model (orange) exchanged between the computer and the LAN. wrong AC adaptor can cause damage computer at the time of purchase - using the to the computer. External monitor wrongThis adaptor canyou to connect an external video AC port allows cause damage to the Link indicator This indicator computer. when the computer is port display to the glows green computer. (green) connected to a LAN and the LAN is functioning properly.

Underside(orange)

LAN active indicator

This indicator glows orange when data is being exchanged between the computer and the LAN.

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External monitor This port allows you to connect an external video The following figure shows the underside of the computer. You should port display to the computer. Users Manual ensure that the display is closed before the computer is turned over to 2-5 avoid causing any damage.
Battery lock Notch Battery pack Battery release latch

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Underside

All Programs ->that not all memory mediaSD Memory Cardand verified to I Please note TOSHIBA -> Utilities -> have been tested Format. Please note that the TOSHIBAitSDnot possible to Format utility does not work correctly. Therefore, is Memory Card guarantee that all format the protectedwill operate properly. memory card - should you need memory media area of the SD/SDHC to format all areas of the memory card, including the protected area, you I The to does an support Magic Gate functions. Bridge Media Slot Cards will needslotobtain not appropriate application that applies the copy protection system.

Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO/Memory Stick PRO Duo/MultiMediaCard

Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not want to record SD memory card Memory stick xD picture card MultiMedia Card data.

Inserting memory media

Samples of memory media

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The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices. 1. Turn the memory media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. Users Manual 2. Insert the media into the Bridge media slot on the side of the computer. 3. Press the media gently to ensure a firm connection is made.
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I Make sure memory media is oriented properly before you insert it. If Bridge media slot you insert the media in wrong direction, you may not be able to remove it. Memory media I Always use a Memory Stick Duo adaptor when inserting a Memory Stick PRO Duo into the slot. If you insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo without the adaptor, you may not be able to remove it. I When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. You could expose the storage area to static electricity, which can destroy data. I Do not turn the computer off memory media Inserting or switch to Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode while files are being copied - doing so may cause data to be lost.

Removing memory media

To remove memory media, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Task Bar. 2. Point to memory card and click the left Touch Pad control button. Users Manual 3. Press the memory media to partially extend it out of the computer. 4. Grasp the media and remove it.

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Bridge media slot Memory media

Removing memory media

I Make sure the Media slot indicator is out before you remove the memory media or turn off the computers power. If you remove the memory media or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the media, you may lose data or damage the media. I Do not remove the memory media while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation Mode. The computer could become unstable or data in the media could be lost. I Do not remove only the Mini/Micro SD card or Memory Stick PRO Duo while leaving the adaptor in the Bridge Media slot.

CAPS LOCK indicator

CAPS LOCK

Keyboardtheir uppercase format. locked into Functions

This indicator glows green when letter keys are

Arrow mode indicator

Numeric mode indicator

Keypad overlay indicators TECRA A9, TECRA S5, Satellite Pro S200, Satellite Pro A150

Keypad overlay

When the Arrow mode indicator lights green, you can use the gray labeled keys on the keypad overlay as cursor keys. Please refer to the Keypad not have a separate numeric keypad but Your computers keyboard doesoverlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard for more information. includes a numeric keypad overlay which functions like one - this is located in the center of the keyboard with the relevant keys having grey letters at Numeric mode The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric When the Numeric mode indicator lights green, their front edge. you can use the gray labeled keys keypad on a standard 101/102-key enhanced keyboard. on the keypad overlay for number entry. Please refer to the Turning on the overlays Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard for more information. The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and page control. Arrow mode

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Arrow mode

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To turn on Arrow Mode, press FN + F10 - the Arrow mode indicator lights and you are able to access cursor and page control functions by using the keys. You are able to press FN + F10 again to turn off this overlay function.

Numeric mode
To turn on Numeric Mode, press FN + F11 - the Numeric Mode indicator lights and you are able to access numeric characters by using the keys. You are able to press FN + F11 again to turn off this overlay function.

The numeric keypad overlay

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Hot keys
Hot keys (pressing FN + a function or ESC key) let you enable or disable certain features of the computer.
TECRA A9, TECRA S5, Satellite Pro S200, Satellite Pro A150

Mute: Pressing FN + ESC turns the volume on and off.

Sleep: Pressing FN + F3 switches the system to Sleep Mode.

Lock: Satellite FN + F1 enters Pro A150 TECRA A9, TECRA S5,PressingPro S200, Satellite Lock computer mode. To restore your

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Hold the FN key and keep pressing the F2 to Hibernate: Pressing FN + F4 switches the system to Hibernation Mode. toggle between the options

desktop, you need to log on again.

Power Plan: Pressing FN + F2 changes the power settings. Sleep: Pressing FN + F3 switches the system to Sleep Mode.
Output: Pressing FN + F5 changes the active display device.
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Hibernate: Pressing FN switches the the system to Hibernation Mode. Sleep: Pressing FN + F3+ F4 switchessystem to Sleep Mode.

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Brightness Down: Pressing FN + F6 decreases the computers display panel brightness in individual steps.

Hold the FN key and Output: Pressing FN + + changes the active display device. Hibernate: Pressing FNF5 F4 switches the system to Hibernation Mode. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (reduce): Pressing FN + 1 reduces the icon keep pressing the F5 to size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application toggle between the windows. Up: Pressing FN + F7 increases the computers display panel Brightness options brightness in individual steps.
Brightness Down: Pressing FN + F6 decreases the computers display Output: Pressing FN + F5 changes the active display device. panel brightness in individual steps.
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (enlarge): Pressing FN + 2 enlarges the icon size on thePressing or the F8 switches the active wireless devices if the Wireless: desktop FN + font sizes within one of the supported application windows. wireless communication switch is switched on. Brightness Down: Pressing FN + F6 decreases the computers display If no brightness in individual device Brightness Sticky key Up: Pressing FN steps. is installed, computers display panel panelwireless communication + F7 increases the no dialog box will appear. brightness in individual steps. You can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility to make the FN key sticky, that is, you can press it once, release it, and then press an F number key. To start the TOSHIBA Accessibility utility, click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Utilities -> Accessibility. Brightness Up: Pressing F8F9 enables or active wireless devices ifand Touch Pad: Pressing FN FN + F7 increases the computers Pad panel Wireless: Pressing FN + + switches the disables the Touchdisplaythe brightness function. AccuPoint in individual steps. wireless communication switch is switched on.

FN

Windows special keys

If no wireless communication device is installed, no dialog box will appear. The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows, the Windows Start Button key activates the Start menu while the application key has the + F8 function as active wireless devices if the same Wireless: Pressing FNSpaceswitches the the secondary (right) mouse Zoom: changes the display resolution. button. Pressing FN + wireless communication switch is switched on.
If no wireless communication enables or disables dialog box will appear. Touch Pad: Pressing FN + F9device is installed, nothe Touch Pad and AccuPoint function.

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This key activates the Windows Start menu.

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Touch Pad: Pressing FN + F9 enables or disables the Touch Pad and Zoom: Pressing FN AccuPoint function. + Space changes the display resolution. This key has the same function as the secondary (right) mouse button.

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Zoom: Pressing FN + Space changes the display resolution.

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