Toshiba A40 Series manual SD cards, Formatting an SD card

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SD cards

The computer is equipped with an SD card slot that can accommodate Secure Digital flash memory cards with various memory capacities. SD cards let you easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants, that use SD card flash-memory. The cards have a high level of security and copy protection features. The slot cannot accommodate Multi Media cards.

CAUTION: Keep foreign objects out of the SD card slot. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry.

NOTE: SD memory cards comply with SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative), which is a technology adopted to prevent unlawful copy or playback of digital music. For this reason, you cannot copy or playback protected material on another computer or other device. You may not use the reproduction of any copyrighted material except for your personal enjoyment.

Formatting an SD card

SD memory cards are sold with format in conformity to the Standards of SD memory card. If you format the SD card again, be sure to format it with the utility of TOSHIBA SD memory card format, not in the format defined as the Windows standard format.

In order to run TOSHIBA SD memory card format, click windows start button, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to Utilities and click SD memory card Format.

TOSHIBA SD memory card format does not format the protected area of SD memory card. When you format all area of the SD memory card including the protected area, use the application that responds to the copy protection system.Installing an SD card

To install an SD card, follow the steps below.

1. Insert the SD card.

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Contents Toshiba Copyright DisclaimerTrademarks FCC information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity InformationFCC conditions ContactVcci Class B Information Modem warning notice Conformity StatementNetwork Compatibility Statement Japan regulations Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, PartRegion selection RedialType of service Telephone company proceduresIf problems arise DisconnectionInstructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment Fax brandingModem warning notice for Australia AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZSoftware in addition to a modem Page General conditions Optical disc drive safety instructions Location of the required labelDVD Multi DV-W22E Toshiba DVD-R/-RW SD-R6112 CD-RW/DVD-ROM SD-R2412 Hitachi DVD±RW GWA-4040N Pioneer DVD±RW DVR-K12DPanasonic DVD Multi UJ-811BCD-RW/DVD-ROM UJDA750 International precautions Page Table of Contents Grand Tour Getting StartedXxvi Restoring the preinstalled software from Operating BasicsXxvii Keyboard XxviiiPower and Power-Up Modes HW Setup and PasswordsOptional Devices XxixTroubleshooting XxxAppendixes Glossary IndexXxxii Manual contents PrefaceConventions AbbreviationsIcons KeysKey operation DisplayMessages ConventionsXxxvi General Precautions Stress injuryHeat injury Pressure or impact damagePC card overheating Mobile phoneCentral Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer XxxviiiStress injury XxxixOpen the keyboard brace Introduction ChapterIntroduction Equipment checklist IntroductionHardware SoftwareFeatures ProcessorPower FeaturesMemory Disks CD-DADVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM CD-ROM CD-EXTRA Display KeyboardPointing device PortsSlots MultimediaCommunications LANSpecial features Special featuresSecurity SoftwareHibernate in the System standby and System hibernation Utilities UtilitiesCD+DVD Options OptionsIntroduction Grand Tour Grand Tour Grand Tour Front with the display closedLeft side LAN JackRight side Right sideIndicator Back side Back sideUniversal Serial BusSecurity lock Underside UndersideFront with the display open Front with the display openSystem indicators System indicatorsKeyboard indicators Refer to the Keypad overlay section in , KeyboardUSB diskette drive USB diskette driveFixed optical media drive Region codes for DVD drives and mediaWritable discs FormatsCDs DVDsDVD-ROM drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveDVD-R/-RW drive DVD Multi drive DVD±RW drive DVD Dual driveDVD+R write AC adaptor 11 The AC adaptorGetting Started Getting Started Setting up your work space Getting StartedPlacement of the computer General conditionsSetting up your work space Seating and postureLighting Work habitsConnecting the AC adaptor Connecting the AC adaptorConnecting the power cord to the AC adaptor Opening the displayTurning 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 Open Toshiba Power Saver Starting HibernationAutomatic Hibernation Select Turn Off ComputerStandby mode Data save in hibernation modeBenefits of standby Executing standbyClickstart, click Turn Off Computerand clickStandby Restarting the computer Standby limitationsRestarting the computer Getting Started Operating Basics Connecting Disconnecting Using the Touch Pad Operating BasicsUsing the USB diskette drive Connecting 3 1/2 diskette driveUsing optical media drives Disconnecting 3 1/2 diskette driveUsing optical media drives ClickDiskettedriveLoading discs Pressing the eject buttonPulling the drawer open Removing discs Closing the CD/DVD drawerAudio/Video controls Next and Previous buttonsAudio/Video controls NextWriting CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Play/Pause and Stop buttonsControls for CD/DVD and Digital Audio Play/PauseBefore writing or rewriting Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveWriting 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 Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive Only DVD Multi drive can use DVD-RAMOperating Basics Drag’n Drop CD+DVD Media care Data verificationCD/DVDs Volume control Sound SystemDiskettes Microphone levelPower management SoundMAX Control PanelMicrophone Enhancements Click Options and select Advanced Controls ClickAdvancedClicked the Power Management tab Input a time in Power Save Delay SecondsModem Region selectionProperties menu Region Selection iconConnecting SettingModem Selection Dialing PropertiesWireless LAN DisconnectingWireless communication switch Wireless LANSecurity Wireless communication Indicator Indicatorstatus IndicationLAN cable types Connecting LAN cable 12 Connecting the LAN cableCleaning the computer Disconnecting LAN cableMoving the computer Heat dispersal Heat dispersalOperating Basics Keyboard Keyboard Keyboard Typewriter keysF1 … 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 Arrow mode Windows special keysKeypad overlay Turning on the overlaysTemporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Numeric modeTemporarily using overlay overlay off Generating Ascii charactersTemporarily changing modes Generating Ascii charactersKeyboard Power and Power-Up Modes Power POWER-UP Modes Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditionsPower indicators Battery indicatorsBattery types DC in 15V indicatorPower indicator Battery typesBattery pack Real Time Clock batteryCare and use of the battery pack Safety precautionsCare and use of the battery pack Modes Care and use of the battery pack Procedures Charging the batteriesBattery charging notice Charging time hours Battery type Power on Power offTime Monitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating timeRetaining data with power off Extending battery lifeReplacing the battery pack Removing the battery packReplacing the battery pack Releasing the battery packInstalling the battery pack Securing the battery packStarting the computer by password Power-up modesStarting the computer by password Windows utilitiesPanel power on/off System Auto OffHW Setup and Passwords HW Setup Passwords HW Setup and Passwords HW SetupAccessing HW Setup HW Setup windowPassword GeneralHW Setup Key FDDevice Config Parallel/PrinterCPU Boot Priority HT TechnologyHW Setup Enter HDD Priority OptionsUSB Supervisor password Optional Devices Optional Devices Power devices Optional DevicesCards/memory Peripheral devicesPC cards Inserting a PC cardRemoving a PC card PC cardsSD cards Formatting an SD cardRemoving an SD card SD cardsMemory expansion SD card careInstalling memory module Memory expansionRemoving the keybord brace Lifting into the left the insulation sheet Removing memory module Battery pack Battery packUniversal AC adaptor External monitor Parallel printerPrecautions 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 Power Self testOverheating power down AC powerProblem Procedure Its DCBattery Problem ProcedurePassword 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 PC card SD cardPointing device Click the Pointer Options tabClick the Device Setting tab USB mouseOpen the Control Panel Hardware iconUSB Memory expansion Sound SystemMonitor ModemNo Carrier Wireless LAN Standby/HibernationLink IEEE1394 Real Time ClockTo , HW Setup and paswords PrinterWhere to write Toshiba supportBefore you call Toshiba support InEurope Germany&AustriaTroubleshooting Ppendixesa Appendixes Specifications Physical DimensionsPower Requirements Appendix aBuilt-in Modem NetworkcontrolunitNCUDisplay Controller and Modes Display controllerAppendix B Video modes Video modes VGAAppendix B Video modes XGA Appendix B Video modes XGA Video modes Super XGA+ Video modes Super XGA+ Appendix B Display Settings FigureB-1 Display PropertiesExtended Desktop Figure B-3 WinDVD Figure B-5 Setup Appendix B AT Commands Repeat last commandAppendix C +++ Escape sequenceAnswer command Bn Communication standard settingDn Dial En Echo command Hook controlRequest ID information Appendix CLn 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 Dial tone detect Busy tone detectRecall stored profile Data Carrier Detect DCD controlLoad factory settings Dn DTR controlTn Self-test commands Gn V.22bis guard tone controlKn Local flow control selection Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WWDisplay Current Configuration Store current configurationZn=x Store telephone number \Nn Error control mode selection \Qn Local flow control selection\Vn Protocol result code View numbers in blacklistCn Data compression control Registers Register valuesAppendix D ATSn?S3 Command line termination character user defined S0 Auto answer ring numberS1 Ring counter S2 AT escape character user definedS5 Command line editing character user defined S4 Response formatting character user definedS6 Wait before dialing Appendix DS7 Connection completion time-out S8 Comma pause timeS11 Dtmf dialing speed S12 Escape guard timeS37 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 AT Command Appendix EAppendix E Installing the internal modem Installing the modem board and jackInternal Modem Guide Appendix FRemoving the internal modem A02-0604JP Appendix F Wireless LAN Card SpecificationsRadio Characteristics Appendix GWireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Supported Frequency Sub-bandsWireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a Appendix GWireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode AC Power Cord Connectors Appendix HUSA and Canada Australia EuropeParts Numbers AppendixConfigurations Glossary Glossary-1Adaptor Glossary-2Cache memory Glossary-3Capacity Glossary-4Dialog box Glossary-5Disk drive Glossary-6Hardware Glossary-7Hertz Glossary-8Monitor Glossary-9Motherboard Glossary-10Prompt Glossary-11Radio frequency interference RFI shield Glossary-12Write protection Glossary-13Glossary-14 Index Index-1Index-2 Index Index-3Toshiba Index-4