Toshiba A40 Series manual Memory expansion, SD card care

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OPTIONAL DEVICES

User's Manual

CAUTIONS: 1. Make sure the SD card indicator is out before you remove the card or turn off the computer’s power. If you remove the card or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the card you may lose data or damage the card.

2.Do not remove an SD card while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode. The computer could become unstable or data in the SD card could be lost.

SD card care

CAUTION: Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not want to record data.

1.Do not write to an SD card if the battery power is low. Low power could affect writing accuracy.

2.Do not remove an SD card while read/write is in progress.

3.The SD card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way. Do not try to force the card into the slot.

4.Do not leave an SD card partially inserted in the slot. Press the SD card until you hear it click into place.

5.Do not twist or bend SD cards.

6.Do not expose SD cards to liquids or store in humid areas or lay media close to containers of liquid.

7.After using an SD card, return it to its case.

8.Do not touch the metal part or expose it to liquids or let it get dirty.

NOTE:Please use an SDIO card*1 which is supported in the SD slot of this machine.If you use an SDIO card which is not supported in the SD slot of this machine, the system may become unstable.

*1: As of September, 2003, An SDIO card which is supported in the SD slot of this machine is not on sale.

Memory expansion

This computer is equipped with two memory module sockets beneath the keyboard. You can increase the amount of RAM by installing an additional memory or replacing default memories with additional memories. This section describes how to install and remove a memory module.

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Contents Toshiba Trademarks CopyrightDisclaimer FCC information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity InformationVcci Class B Information FCC conditionsContact Network Compatibility Statement Modem warning noticeConformity Statement Region selection Japan regulationsPursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part RedialIf problems arise Type of serviceTelephone company procedures 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 Xxvi Grand TourGetting Started Xxvii Restoring the preinstalled software fromOperating Basics Keyboard XxviiiOptional Devices Power and Power-Up ModesHW Setup and Passwords XxixTroubleshooting XxxAppendixes Glossary IndexXxxii Manual contents PrefaceIcons ConventionsAbbreviations KeysMessages Key operationDisplay ConventionsXxxvi Heat injury General PrecautionsStress injury Pressure or impact damageCentral Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer PC card overheatingMobile phone XxxviiiStress injury XxxixOpen the keyboard brace Introduction ChapterIntroduction Hardware Equipment checklistIntroduction SoftwareFeatures ProcessorMemory PowerFeatures Disks CD-DADVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM CD-ROM CD-EXTRA Display KeyboardSlots Pointing devicePorts MultimediaCommunications LANSecurity Special featuresSpecial features 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 sideSecurity lock UniversalSerial Bus 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 mediaCDs Writable discsFormats DVDsDVD-R/-RW drive DVD-ROM driveCD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD+R write DVD Multi driveDVD±RW drive DVD Dual drive 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 powerStarting up for the first time Turning off the powerShut Down mode Boot mode Benefits of hibernation Hibernation modeTurning off the power Automatic Hibernation Open Toshiba Power SaverStarting Hibernation Select Turn Off ComputerStandby mode Data save in hibernation modeClickstart, click Turn Off Computerand clickStandby Benefits of standbyExecuting standby Restarting the computer Restarting the computerStandby limitations 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 Using optical media drivesDisconnecting 3 1/2 diskette drive ClickDiskettedriveLoading discs Pressing the eject buttonPulling the drawer open Removing discs Closing the CD/DVD drawerAudio/Video controls Audio/Video controlsNext and Previous buttons NextControls for CD/DVD and Digital Audio Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drivePlay/Pause and Stop buttons Play/PauseBefore writing or rewriting Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveDisclaimer Writing CD/DVDs on DVD±RW drive DVD Dual driveImportant message 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 CD/DVDs Media careData verification Diskettes Volume controlSound System Microphone levelMicrophone Enhancements Power managementSoundMAX Control Panel Click Options and select Advanced Controls ClickAdvancedModem Clicked the Power Management tabInput a time in Power Save Delay Seconds Region selectionProperties menu Region Selection iconModem Selection ConnectingSetting Dialing PropertiesWireless LAN DisconnectingSecurity Wireless communication switchWireless LAN LAN cable types Wireless communication IndicatorIndicatorstatus Indication Connecting LAN cable 12 Connecting the LAN cableMoving the computer Cleaning the computerDisconnecting LAN cable Heat dispersal Heat dispersalOperating Basics Keyboard Keyboard Keyboard Typewriter keysEmulating keys on enhanced keyboard F1 … F12 function keysSoft keys Fn key combinations Soft keys Fn key combinations Hot keys Soft keys Fn key combinations Fn Sticky key Keypad overlay Arrow modeWindows special keys Turning on the overlaysTemporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Numeric modeTemporarily changing modes Temporarily using overlay overlay offGenerating Ascii characters Generating Ascii charactersKeyboard Power and Power-Up Modes Power POWER-UP Modes Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditionsPower indicators Battery indicatorsPower indicator Battery typesDC in 15V indicator Battery typesBattery pack Real Time Clock batteryCare and use of the battery pack Care and use of the battery packSafety precautions Modes Care and use of the battery pack Procedures Charging the batteriesTime Battery charging noticeCharging time hours Battery type Power on Power off 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 Starting the computer by passwordPower-up modes Windows utilitiesPanel power on/off System Auto OffHW Setup and Passwords HW Setup Passwords Accessing HW Setup HW Setup and PasswordsHW 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 Cards/memory Power devicesOptional Devices 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 Universal AC adaptor Battery packBattery pack External monitor Parallel printerLink IEEE1394 PrecautionsLink IEEE1394 10 Connecting the i.LINK cable Point to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Security lockSecurity lock Optional Devices Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Preliminary checklist TroubleshootingProblem solving process Analyzing the problem System start-up Hardware and system checklistHardware and system checklist Power Self testProblem Procedure Overheating power downAC power 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 tabOpen the Control Panel Click the Device Setting tabUSB mouse Hardware iconUSB Memory expansion Sound SystemMonitor ModemNo Carrier Wireless LAN Standby/HibernationLink IEEE1394 Real Time ClockTo , HW Setup and paswords PrinterBefore you call Where to writeToshiba support Toshiba support InEurope Germany&AustriaTroubleshooting Ppendixesa Appendixes Power Requirements SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions Appendix aBuilt-in Modem NetworkcontrolunitNCUAppendix B Display Controller and ModesDisplay controller 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 Appendix C AT CommandsRepeat last command +++ Escape sequenceDn Dial Answer commandBn Communication standard setting Request ID information En Echo commandHook control Appendix CNn Modulation handshake Ln Monitor speaker volumeMn Monitor speaker mode Qn Result code control On Return on-line to data modeSelect pulse dialing Xn Result code selection, call progress monitoring Select tone dialingVn DCE response format Recall stored profile Dial tone detectBusy tone detect Data Carrier Detect DCD controlLoad factory settings Dn DTR controlKn Local flow control selection Tn Self-test commandsGn V.22bis guard tone control Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WWZn=x Store telephone number Display Current ConfigurationStore current configuration \Nn Error control mode selection \Qn Local flow control selectionCn Data compression control \Vn Protocol result codeView numbers in blacklist Appendix D RegistersRegister values ATSn?S1 Ring counter S3 Command line termination character user definedS0 Auto answer ring number S2 AT escape character user definedS6 Wait before dialing S5 Command line editing character user definedS4 Response formatting character user defined Appendix DS11 Dtmf dialing speed S7 Connection completion time-outS8 Comma pause time S12 Escape guard timeS37 Dial line rate Result Code Numeric Description AT command set result codesResult code summary Delayed Appendix D Function Transmission speed ModeAppendix E Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection AT Command Appendix EAppendix E Internal Modem Guide Installing the internal modemInstalling the modem board and jack Appendix FRemoving the internal modem A02-0604JP Appendix F Radio Characteristics Wireless LANCard Specifications 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