Toshiba A40 Series manual Introduction, Chapter

Page 41

Chapter 1

Introduction

Equipment checklist	1-1
Hardware	1-1
Software	1-1
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional	1-1
Features	1-2
Processor	1-2
Memory	1-3
Power	1-3
Disks	1-4
Display	1-6
Keyboard	1-6
Pointing device	1-7
Ports	1-7
Slots	1-7
Multimedia	1-7
Communications	1-8
Security	1-9
Software	1-9
Special features	1-9
Utilities	1-11
Options	1-13

NTRODUCTIONI

Image 41

Contents Toshiba Trademarks CopyrightDisclaimer FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information FCC informationVcci Class B Information FCC conditionsContact Network Compatibility Statement Modem warning noticeConformity Statement Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Japan regulationsRegion selection RedialTelephone company procedures Type of serviceIf problems arise DisconnectionFax 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 Xxvi Grand TourGetting Started Xxvii Restoring the preinstalled software fromOperating Basics Xxviii KeyboardHW Setup and Passwords Power and Power-Up ModesOptional Devices XxixXxx TroubleshootingGlossary Index AppendixesXxxii Preface Manual contentsAbbreviations ConventionsIcons KeysDisplay Key operationMessages ConventionsXxxvi Stress injury General PrecautionsHeat injury Pressure or impact damageMobile phone PC card overheatingCentral Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer XxxviiiXxxix Stress injuryOpen the keyboard brace Chapter IntroductionIntroduction Introduction Equipment checklistHardware SoftwareProcessor FeaturesMemory PowerFeatures CD-DA DisksDVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM CD-ROM CD-EXTRA Keyboard DisplayPorts Pointing deviceSlots MultimediaLAN CommunicationsSpecial features Special featuresSecurity SoftwareHibernate 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 sideSecurity lock UniversalSerial Bus 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 driveFormats Writable discsCDs DVDsDVD-R/-RW drive DVD-ROM driveCD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD+R write DVD Multi driveDVD±RW drive DVD Dual drive 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 powerStarting up for the first time Turning off the powerShut Down mode Boot mode Benefits of hibernation Hibernation modeTurning off the power Starting Hibernation Open Toshiba Power SaverAutomatic Hibernation Select Turn Off ComputerData save in hibernation mode Standby modeClickstart, click Turn Off Computerand clickStandby Benefits of standbyExecuting standby Restarting the computer Restarting the computerStandby limitations Getting Started Operating Basics Connecting Disconnecting Operating Basics Using the Touch PadConnecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Using the USB diskette driveDisconnecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Using optical media drivesUsing optical media drives ClickDiskettedrivePressing the eject button Loading discsPulling the drawer open Closing the CD/DVD drawer Removing discsNext and Previous buttons Audio/Video controlsAudio/Video controls NextPlay/Pause and Stop buttons Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveControls for CD/DVD and Digital Audio Play/PauseWriting CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Before writing or rewritingDisclaimer 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 Only DVD Multi drive can use DVD-RAM Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi driveOperating Basics Drag’n Drop CD+DVD CD/DVDs Media careData verification Sound System Volume controlDiskettes Microphone levelSoundMAX Control Panel Power managementMicrophone Enhancements Click Options and select Advanced Controls ClickAdvancedInput a time in Power Save Delay Seconds Clicked the Power Management tabModem Region selectionRegion Selection icon Properties menuSetting ConnectingModem Selection Dialing PropertiesDisconnecting Wireless LANSecurity Wireless communication switchWireless LAN LAN cable types Wireless communication IndicatorIndicatorstatus Indication 12 Connecting the LAN cable Connecting LAN cableMoving the computer Cleaning the computerDisconnecting LAN cable Heat dispersal Heat dispersalOperating Basics Keyboard Keyboard Typewriter keys KeyboardEmulating 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 Windows special keys Arrow modeKeypad overlay Turning on the overlaysNumeric mode Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay onGenerating Ascii characters Temporarily using overlay overlay offTemporarily changing modes Generating Ascii charactersKeyboard Power and Power-Up Modes Power POWER-UP Modes Power conditions Power and Power-Up ModesBattery indicators Power indicatorsDC in 15V indicator Battery typesPower indicator Battery typesReal Time Clock battery Battery packCare and use of the battery pack Care and use of the battery packSafety precautions Modes Care and use of the battery pack Charging the batteries ProceduresTime Battery charging noticeCharging time hours Battery type Power on Power off 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 packPower-up modes Starting the computer by passwordStarting the computer by password Windows utilitiesSystem Auto Off Panel power on/offHW Setup and Passwords HW Setup Passwords HW Setup HW Setup and PasswordsAccessing HW Setup HW Setup windowGeneral PasswordKey FD HW SetupParallel/Printer Device ConfigCPU HT Technology Boot PriorityHW Setup HDD Priority Options EnterUSB Supervisor password Optional Devices Optional Devices Optional Devices Power devicesCards/memory Peripheral devicesInserting 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 Universal AC adaptor Battery packBattery pack Parallel printer External monitorLink 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 Self test PowerAC power Overheating power downProblem Procedure Its DCProblem 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 deviceUSB mouse Click the Device Setting tabOpen the Control Panel Hardware iconUSB Sound System Memory expansionModem MonitorNo Carrier Standby/Hibernation Wireless LANReal Time Clock Link IEEE1394Printer To , HW Setup and paswordsBefore you call Where to writeToshiba support InEurope Germany&Austria Toshiba supportTroubleshooting Ppendixesa Appendixes Physical Dimensions SpecificationsPower Requirements Appendix aNetworkcontrolunitNCU Built-in ModemAppendix B Display Controller and ModesDisplay controller 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 Repeat last command AT CommandsAppendix C +++ Escape sequenceDn Dial Answer commandBn Communication standard setting Hook control En Echo commandRequest ID information 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 Busy tone detect Dial tone detectRecall stored profile Data Carrier Detect DCD controlDn DTR control Load factory settingsGn V.22bis guard tone control Tn Self-test commandsKn Local flow control selection Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WWZn=x Store telephone number Display Current ConfigurationStore current configuration \Qn Local flow control selection \Nn Error control mode selectionCn Data compression control \Vn Protocol result codeView numbers in blacklist Register values RegistersAppendix D ATSn?S0 Auto answer ring number S3 Command line termination character user definedS1 Ring counter S2 AT escape character user definedS4 Response formatting character user defined S5 Command line editing character user definedS6 Wait before dialing Appendix DS8 Comma pause time S7 Connection completion time-outS11 Dtmf dialing speed 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 Appendix E AT CommandAppendix E Installing the modem board and jack Installing the internal modemInternal Modem Guide Appendix FRemoving the internal modem A02-0604JP Appendix F Card Specifications Wireless LANRadio Characteristics Appendix GSupported 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