Toshiba PRO A300D user manual Work when connected to Setup

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Troubleshooting

ProblemProcedure

The battery depletes quickly even when I turned OFF the power of the computer

When USB Sleep and Charge function is set to [Enabled] in the HW Setup, USB bus power (DC5V) will be supplied to the external device connected to the compatible port. If external device is connected to the compatible port when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. Connect the AC adaptor to the computer or change the USB Sleep and Charge function setting the [Disabled] in the HW Setup. Instead use an USB Port the does not have the USB

Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ).

External devices

Some external devices may not work when

connected to the

connected to a compatible port when the USB

compatible ports do not

Sleep and Charge function is [Enabled] in the HW

work when connected to Setup.

a compatible port

Reconnect the external device after turning ON

 

the computer.

 

If the external device still does not work, connect

 

device to an USB port that does not have the

 

USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon

 

( ) or change the USB Sleep and Charge

 

function setting to [Disabled] in the HW Setup.

 

 

The USB WakeUp

When USB Sleep and Charge function is set to

function does not work

[Enabled] in the HW Setup, the USB WakeUp

 

function does not work for ports that support the

 

USB Sleep and Charge function. In that case, use

 

an USB port that does not have the USB Sleep

and Charge function-compatible icon ( ) or change the USB Sleep and Charge function setting to [Disabled ] in the HW Setup.

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Contents Page Copyright DisclaimerTrademarks Macrovision License of Notice When using your computer Safety instructionsFCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information FCC informationFCC conditions ContactCanadian regulatory information Canada only Bsmi notice Taiwan only EU Declaration of ComformityJapan regulations Modem warning noticeConformity statement Network compatibility statementType of service Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, PartRedial If problems arise Telephone company proceduresDisconnection Fax brandingInstructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Modem warning notice for AustraliaUser’s Manual General conditions Energy Star Program Following information is only for EU-member StatesOptical disc drive standards Optical disc drive safety instructionsDVD Super Multi +-R DL drive Location of the required labelPioneer DVR-KD08TBM/DVR-KD08TBF HD DVD-RW drive HD DVD-ROM driveVorsicht Dieses Gerät enthält ein Laser-System und ist als International precautionsImportant notice Table of Contents Restarting the computer -7 System recovery options Keyboard indicators -12 Optical disc driveUsing the touchpad -1 Using the fingerprint sensor USB Sleep and Charge functionMedia care Generating Ascii characters Using the FM tuner -45 Wireless communicationsSecurity lock HW Setup -1Accessing HW Setup -1 HW Setup windowTroubleshooting Appendix C V.90/V.92 Preface Manual contentsAbbreviations ConventionsIcons KeysMessages DisplayTerminology StartGeneral Precautions Creating a computer-friendly environmentStress injury Pressure or impact damage Heat injuryExpressCard overheating Mobile phonesEquipment checklist IntroductionHardware Software DocumentationMicrosoft Windows Vista Processor FeaturesMemory Built-inVideo RAM Hard disk drive DisksDVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM DVD+R DL DVD-R DL CD-DA DVD Super Multi +-R DL driveHD DVD-ROM drive HD DVD-RW drive Keyboard PowerPointing device PortsSlots MultimediaCommunications Security Special features Low battery Panel power on/offHibernation mode AutomaticToshiba Value Added Package Utilities and applications Toshiba Bluetooth Start → All Programs → Toshiba → ConfigFreeToshiba Face RecognitionWindows Mobility Center OptionsUSB FDD Front with the display closed Grand TourFront edge logo Volume controlInfrared receiver window Multiple digital media slotPort Left sideFan vent Hdmi out portLink IEEE1394 Shows the computer’s right side Right sideModem jack Back sideFM tuner jack Optical disc driveCover UndersideFront with the display open Front with the display openFingerprint System indicatorsSensor TouchpadFunction button System indicators PowerMain battery Keyboard indicators Arrow modeNumeric mode Optical disc drive About the HD DVDSummary Code Region Region codes for DVD drives and mediaCDs Writable discsDVDs HD DVDsCD-R write DVD Super Multi +-R DL driveCD-RW write Ultra-speed mediaRemote controller HD DVD-RW driveDVD-R DL write Speed maximum DVD-RAM write HD DVD read 10 Full size remote controller Full size remote controllerPower Options → Choose what the Power Control panel → System and Maintenance →Record PauseVolume Volume +More information ArrowsSlim size remote controller NumbersBrightness down LED on/off Brightness upOperational range of the remote controller Using the remote controllerDistance Angle12 Operational range of the remote controller Type of battery that can be used for the remote controller Installing/Removing batteriesFull size remote controller Installing the batteriesSlim size remote controller 19 Removing the batteries Replacing the batteriesPlacing slim size remote controller Inserting a slim size remote controllerRemove a slim size remote controller 22 The AC adaptor 2-pin plug AC adaptorGetting Started Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor Connecting the AC adaptorOpening the display Turning on the powerShut down mode Boot mode Turning off the powerHibernation mode Starting up for the first timeStarting hibernation mode Benefits of hibernation modeAutomatic hibernation mode Select HibernateSleep mode Data save in hibernation modeBenefits of sleep mode Executing sleep mode Sleep mode limitationsRestarting the computer System recovery options System recovery optionsCreate optical recovery discs Select Enter Setup Restoring the preinstalled software from the recovery HDDWhen the Toshiba Leading Innovation prompt appears Operating Basics Using the touchpadTouchpad, touchpad control buttons and fingerpring sensor Using the fingerprint sensorSlide the finger over the recognition sensor How to swipe the fingerPoints to note about the fingerprint sensor Click Delete All Fingerprint How to delete the fingerprint dataSet up procedure Fingerprint sensor limitationsPoints to note about the fingerprint utility Fingerprint authentication procedure Windows logon via fingerprint authenticationClick settings Fingerprint system boot authenticationHow to enable fingerprint Single-Swipe Sign-On feature Fingerprint Single-Swipe Sign-On featureUSB Sleep and Charge function Using optical disc drives How to enable/disable USB sleep and charge functionLoading discs Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened Lay the CD/DVD/HD DVD, label side up, in the drawer Closing the drawer Removing discsFunction button Icon FunctionCD/None HD DVD playback restrictions Using Toshiba HD DVD Player to enjoy HD DVDsWhen using Toshiba HD DVD Player Using Toshiba HD DVD Player Starting Toshiba HD DVD PlayerOperating Toshiba HD DVD Player Settings Display AreaMaximize Toshiba HD DVD Player control window Open Toshiba HD DVD Player HelpMulti audio Current positionChannel output Slow motion Performs slow motion playbackSubtitle SpecificationSound RepeatUsing the computer in place of a HD DVD Player Before connectingConnecting to the computer Display compatibility Switching between computer and television displayBefore writing or rewriting DVD+R for Labelflash DVD-R for LabelflashWhen writing or rewriting Disclaimer DVD Super Multi +-R DL drive/HD DVD-ROM drive Important message HD DVD-RW drive Writing CD/DVD/HD DVDs on HD DVD-RW driveCD-RW High-Speed CD-RW Ultra-Speed Legal footnotesDVD-R DL DVD-RW Operating Basics When writing or rewriting Toshiba Disc Creator Data verification How to learn more about Toshiba Disc CreatorWhen using Ulead DVD MovieFactory for Toshiba Click Labelflash setting and choose Draw QualityVideo How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactory Operating Basics Media care Using the web cameraUsing the software Modem Using the microphone18 The Region Selection icon Windows Vista Properties menuSetting ConnectingUsing the FM tuner DisconnectingSelect Start → All Programs → FM Tuner Utility to start FM Wireless LAN Wireless communicationsWireless communication switch BluetoothTM wireless technologyLAN 22 Connecting the LAN cable Connecting LAN cableCleaning the computer Disconnecting LAN cableMoving the computer Heat dispersal Typewriter keys KeyboardFunction keys F1 … F12 Soft keys FN key combinationsEmulating keys on an enhanced keyboard Hot keys Keyboard FN sticky key Toshiba → Utilities → AccessibilityWindows special keys Arrow modeKeypad overlay Turning on the overlaysNumeric mode Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay onTemporarily using overlay overlay off Generating Ascii characters Temporarily changing modesHold ALT + FN Power conditions Power and Power-up ModesPower on Power off No operation AC adaptor ConnectedBattery indicator Power indicatorsBattery types DC in indicatorPower indicator Real Time Clock battery BatterySafety precautions Care and use of the battery packPower and Power-up Modes Charging the batteries ProceduresTime Battery charging noticeMaximizing battery operating time Monitoring battery capacityExtending battery life Retaining data with power offRemoving the battery pack Replacing the battery packRemoving the battery pack Installing the battery packStarting the computer by password Power-up modesWindows utilities System auto off Panel power on/offHW Setup HW Setup and PasswordsAccessing HW Setup HW Setup windowDefault PasswordGeneral Not RegisteredDisplay Auto-SelectedLCD + Analog RGB Switchable Boot PriorityDynamically Always LowExpressCard HDD boot is not supported Disabled EnabledDisabled Disables Sleep and Charge function. Default KeyboardOFFOff On. DefaultOptional Devices Power devicesCards/Memory Peripheral devicesExpressCard Installing an ExpressCardGrasp the dummy card and pull it out from the slot Removing the ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCardMultiple digital media card slot See below for the card capacities Card Type CapacitiesMS Pro Inserting the memory card Installing a SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD cardRemoving a SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD card Memory expansionRemoving the cover Installing memory moduleInserting the memory module 10 Removing the memory module Removing memory moduleAdditional AC adaptor Additional battery pack 3 cell, 6 cell and 9 cellUSB FDD Kit External monitorHdmi TelevisionSettings for audio on Hdmi Setting for display video on HdmiLink IEEE1394 PrecautionsPoint to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Security lockProblem solving process TroubleshootingAnalyzing the problem Preliminary checklistSystem start-up Hardware and system checklistSoftware HardwareSelf test Overheating power downBattery AC powerProblemProcedure Problem ProcedurePassword Hard disk drive LCD panelGrand Tour DVD Super Multi+-R DL driveHD DVD-ROM drive/HD DVD-RW drive Diskette drive → Hardware and Sound → Mouse to access itInfrared port TouchpadUSB mouse Hardware and Sound → Mouse to access itFingerprint sensor ExpressCard SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD cardExternal monitor Sound system TV output signalUSB Sleep and Charge function USBWork when connected to Setup Carrier ModemLAN Sleep/HibernationBluetooth ProblemLink IEEE1394 device Toshiba support Recovery discsFM tuner Before you callWhere to write CPU DisclaimersDisclaimers Memory main systemBattery life HDD drive capacityGraphics Processor Unit GPU Non-applicable icons Wireless LANCopy protection ImagesAppendixes Table of Contents Specifications Power requirementsEnvironmental requirements Built-in modem Display controller Display Controller and ModesVideo modes CRT Display Color Depth Refresh Rate Resolution Bpp90/V.92 mode 90/V.92Function Transmission speed Connect 54666 EC Result code DescriptionV42bis AT CommandV42 NoECCard specifications Wireless LANSupported frequency sub-bands Radio characteristicsTable Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Frequency Range Channel ID 5150-5850 MHz Certification agencies AC Power Cord and ConnectorsEurope Outside of EuropeUSA Abbreviations GlossaryGlossary Ascii Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Erase See delete Glossary-7 Glossary-8 Main board See motherboard Level 2 cache See cacheGlossary-10 Glossary-11 Glossary-12 Glossary-13 Index Index User’s Manual Index-3 User’s Manual Index-4 User’s Manual Index-5 User’s Manual Index-6
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