Toshiba A40 Series manual HW Setup

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HW Setup

CD-ROM−> LAN −> FDD −> HDD The computer looks for bootable files in thefollowingorder:CD-ROM,LAN, diskette drive and HDD.

You can override the settings and manually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the computer is booting:

USelects the USB diskette drive. N Selects the Network.

1Selects the primary HDD. P Selects the PC card HDD.

CSelectstheCD-ROM*.

*In this computer, CD-ROM refers to the Fixed optical media drive.

NOTES: 1. PC card HDD boot is supported only by slot 0 on the computer. Support is guaranteed only for TOSHIBA PC cardHDDs.

2.When you assign a PC card HDD top priority, “PC” is not displayed. However, the PC card HDD takes the position of HDD in the Boot Priority Options list above.

To change the boot drive, follow the steps below.

1.Hold down F12 and boot the computer.

2.The following menu will be displayed with the following icons: Built-in HDD, CD-ROM,FDD,Network(LAN),PC(ATA)cardboot.

ASSWORDSP

HWS ETUPAND

NOTE: A bar will appear only under the selected device.

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Contents Toshiba Copyright DisclaimerTrademarks FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information FCC informationFCC conditions ContactVcci Class B Information Modem warning notice Conformity StatementNetwork Compatibility Statement Redial Japan regulationsPursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Region selectionDisconnection Type of serviceTelephone company procedures If problems ariseFax branding Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipmentAT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Modem warning notice for AustraliaSoftware in addition to a modem Page General conditions Location of the required label Optical disc drive safety instructionsDVD Multi DV-W22E Toshiba DVD-R/-RW SD-R6112 CD-RW/DVD-ROM SD-R2412 Hitachi DVD±RW GWA-4040N DVD±RW DVR-K12D PioneerDVD Multi UJ-811B PanasonicCD-RW/DVD-ROM UJDA750 International precautions Page Table of Contents Grand Tour Getting StartedXxvi Restoring the preinstalled software from Operating BasicsXxvii Xxviii KeyboardXxix Power and Power-Up ModesHW Setup and Passwords Optional DevicesXxx TroubleshootingGlossary Index AppendixesXxxii Preface Manual contentsKeys ConventionsAbbreviations IconsConventions Key operationDisplay MessagesXxxvi Pressure or impact damage General PrecautionsStress injury Heat injuryXxxviii PC card overheatingMobile phone Central Processing Unit CPU Performance DisclaimerXxxix Stress injuryOpen the keyboard brace Chapter IntroductionIntroduction Software Equipment checklistIntroduction HardwareProcessor FeaturesPower FeaturesMemory CD-DA DisksDVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM CD-ROM CD-EXTRA Keyboard DisplayMultimedia Pointing devicePorts SlotsLAN CommunicationsSoftware Special featuresSpecial features SecurityHibernate in the System standby and System hibernation Utilities UtilitiesCD+DVD Options OptionsIntroduction Grand Tour Grand Tour Front with the display closed Grand TourLAN Jack Left sideRight side Right sideIndicator Back side Back sideUniversal Serial BusSecurity lock Underside UndersideFront with the display open Front with the display openSystem indicators System indicatorsRefer to the Keypad overlay section in , Keyboard Keyboard indicatorsUSB diskette drive USB diskette driveRegion codes for DVD drives and media Fixed optical media driveDVDs Writable discsFormats CDsDVD-ROM drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveDVD-R/-RW drive DVD Multi drive DVD±RW drive DVD Dual driveDVD+R write 11 The AC adaptor AC adaptorGetting Started Getting Started Getting Started Setting up your work spaceGeneral conditions Placement of the computerSeating and posture Setting up your work spaceWork habits LightingConnecting the AC adaptor Connecting the AC adaptorOpening the display Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptorTurning on the power Turning on the powerTurning off the power Shut Down mode Boot modeStarting up for the first time Hibernation mode Turning off the powerBenefits of hibernation Select Turn Off Computer Open Toshiba Power SaverStarting Hibernation Automatic HibernationData save in hibernation mode Standby modeBenefits of standby Executing standbyClickstart, click Turn Off Computerand clickStandby Restarting the computer Standby limitationsRestarting the computer Getting Started Operating Basics Connecting Disconnecting Operating Basics Using the Touch PadConnecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Using the USB diskette driveClickDiskettedrive Using optical media drivesDisconnecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Using optical media drivesPressing the eject button Loading discsPulling the drawer open Closing the CD/DVD drawer Removing discsNext Audio/Video controlsNext and Previous buttons Audio/Video controlsPlay/Pause Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drivePlay/Pause and Stop buttons Controls for CD/DVD and Digital AudioWriting CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Before writing or rewritingWriting CD/DVDs on DVD±RW drive DVD Dual drive Important messageDisclaimer Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW driveWriting CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive Only DVD Multi drive can use DVD-RAM Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi driveOperating Basics Drag’n Drop CD+DVD Media care Data verificationCD/DVDs Microphone level Volume controlSound System DiskettesClick Options and select Advanced Controls ClickAdvanced Power managementSoundMAX Control Panel Microphone EnhancementsRegion selection Clicked the Power Management tabInput a time in Power Save Delay Seconds ModemRegion Selection icon Properties menuDialing Properties ConnectingSetting Modem SelectionDisconnecting Wireless LANWireless communication switch Wireless LANSecurity Wireless communication Indicator Indicatorstatus IndicationLAN cable types 12 Connecting the LAN cable Connecting LAN cableCleaning the computer Disconnecting LAN cableMoving the computer Heat dispersal Heat dispersalOperating Basics Keyboard Keyboard Typewriter keys KeyboardF1 … F12 function keys Soft keys Fn key combinationsEmulating keys on enhanced keyboard Soft keys Fn key combinations Hot keys Soft keys Fn key combinations Fn Sticky key Turning on the overlays Arrow modeWindows special keys Keypad overlayNumeric mode Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay onGenerating Ascii characters Temporarily using overlay overlay offGenerating Ascii characters Temporarily changing modesKeyboard Power and Power-Up Modes Power POWER-UP Modes Power conditions Power and Power-Up ModesBattery indicators Power indicatorsBattery types Battery typesDC in 15V indicator Power indicatorReal Time Clock battery Battery packCare and use of the battery pack Safety precautionsCare and use of the battery pack Modes Care and use of the battery pack Charging the batteries ProceduresBattery charging notice Charging time hours Battery type Power on Power offTime Maximizing battery operating time Monitoring battery capacityExtending battery life Retaining data with power offRemoving the battery pack Replacing the battery packReleasing the battery pack Replacing the battery packSecuring the battery pack Installing the battery packWindows utilities Starting the computer by passwordPower-up modes Starting the computer by passwordSystem Auto Off Panel power on/offHW Setup and Passwords HW Setup Passwords HW Setup window HW Setup and PasswordsHW Setup Accessing HW SetupGeneral PasswordKey FD HW SetupParallel/Printer Device ConfigCPU HT Technology Boot PriorityHW Setup HDD Priority Options EnterUSB Supervisor password Optional Devices Optional Devices Peripheral devices Power devicesOptional Devices Cards/memoryInserting a PC card PC cardsPC cards Removing a PC cardFormatting an SD card SD cardsSD cards Removing an SD cardSD card care Memory expansionMemory expansion Installing memory moduleRemoving the keybord brace Lifting into the left the insulation sheet Removing memory module Battery pack Battery packUniversal AC adaptor Parallel printer External monitorPrecautions Link IEEE1394Link IEEE1394 10 Connecting the i.LINK cable Security lock Security lockPoint to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Optional Devices Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem solving processPreliminary checklist Analyzing the problem Hardware and system checklist Hardware and system checklistSystem start-up Self test PowerIts DC Overheating power downAC power Problem ProcedureProblem Procedure BatteryPassword Projecting Parts Roubleshootingt LCD panel Hard disk drive DVD-ROM CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD-R/-RW drive EXTRA, CD-G Audio CD only DVD Multi drive DVD DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW Diskette drive SD card PC cardClick the Pointer Options tab Pointing deviceHardware icon Click the Device Setting tabUSB mouse Open the Control PanelUSB Sound System Memory expansionModem MonitorNo Carrier Standby/Hibernation Wireless LANReal Time Clock Link IEEE1394Printer To , HW Setup and paswordsWhere to write Toshiba supportBefore you call InEurope Germany&Austria Toshiba supportTroubleshooting Ppendixesa Appendixes Appendix a SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions Power RequirementsNetworkcontrolunitNCU Built-in ModemDisplay Controller and Modes Display controllerAppendix B Video modes VGA Video modesAppendix B Video modes XGA Appendix B Video modes XGA Video modes Super XGA+ Video modes Super XGA+ Appendix B FigureB-1 Display Properties Display SettingsExtended Desktop Figure B-3 WinDVD Figure B-5 Setup Appendix B +++ Escape sequence AT CommandsRepeat last command Appendix CAnswer command Bn Communication standard settingDn Dial Appendix C En Echo commandHook control Request ID informationLn Monitor speaker volume Mn Monitor speaker modeNn Modulation handshake On Return on-line to data mode Select pulse dialingQn Result code control Select tone dialing Vn DCE response formatXn Result code selection, call progress monitoring Data Carrier Detect DCD control Dial tone detectBusy tone detect Recall stored profileDn DTR control Load factory settingsPn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW Tn Self-test commandsGn V.22bis guard tone control Kn Local flow control selectionDisplay Current Configuration Store current configurationZn=x Store telephone number \Qn Local flow control selection \Nn Error control mode selection\Vn Protocol result code View numbers in blacklistCn Data compression control ATSn? RegistersRegister values Appendix DS2 AT escape character user defined S3 Command line termination character user definedS0 Auto answer ring number S1 Ring counterAppendix D S5 Command line editing character user definedS4 Response formatting character user defined S6 Wait before dialingS12 Escape guard time S7 Connection completion time-outS8 Comma pause time S11 Dtmf dialing speedS37 Dial line rate AT command set result codes Result code summaryResult Code Numeric Description Delayed Appendix D Mode Appendix EFunction Transmission speed Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection Appendix E AT CommandAppendix E Appendix F Installing the internal modemInstalling the modem board and jack Internal Modem GuideRemoving the internal modem A02-0604JP Appendix F Appendix G Wireless LANCard Specifications Radio CharacteristicsSupported Frequency Sub-bands Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and GAppendix G Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision aWireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode Appendix H AC Power Cord ConnectorsAustralia Europe USA and CanadaAppendix Parts NumbersConfigurations Glossary-1 GlossaryGlossary-2 AdaptorGlossary-3 Cache memoryGlossary-4 CapacityGlossary-5 Dialog boxGlossary-6 Disk driveGlossary-7 HardwareGlossary-8 HertzGlossary-9 MonitorGlossary-10 MotherboardGlossary-11 PromptGlossary-12 Radio frequency interference RFI shieldGlossary-13 Write protectionGlossary-14 Index-1 IndexIndex-2 Index-3 IndexIndex-4 Toshiba