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1 TOSHIBATECRA A2 Portable Personal Computer 2 CopyrightDisclaimer Trademarks 3 FCC informationProduct Name : TECRA A2 Model number : PTA20 4 Modem warning notice5 Japan regulations6 Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68:Type of service Telephone company procedures If problems arise Disconnection 7 Instructions for IC CS-03certified equipment8 Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand9 Notes for use of this device in New Zealand■In addition to satisfactory line conditions a modem can only work properly if: a/ it is compatible with the modem at the other end of the call and c/ Automatic calls to different numbers shall be not less than 5 seconds apart ■The correct settings for use with this modem in New Zealand are as follows: ATB0 (CCITT operation) AT&G2 (1800 Hz guard tone) AT&P1 (Decadic dialing make-breakratio =33%/67%) ATS0=0 (not auto answer) ATS6=4 (Blind dial delay) ATS7=less than 90 (Time to wait to carrier after dialing) ATS11=90 (DTMF dialing on/off duration=90 ms) ATX2 (Dial tone detect, but not (U.S.A.) call progress detect) 10 Number to be dialed: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Number to program into computer: 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 Note that where DTMF dialing is used, the numbers should be entered normally General conditions 11 Optical disc drive safety instructionsTEAC 13 TOSHIBA16 HITACHI LG17 Panasonic20 International precautionsCAUTION: VORSICHT: Dieses Gerät enthält ein Laser-Systemund ist als 23 Table of ContentsPreface General Precautions Introduction The Grand Tour 24 Getting StartedOperating Basics 26 The KeyboardPower and Power-UpModes HW Setup and Passwords 27 Optional DevicesTroubleshooting 28 Appendix A SpecificationsAppendix B Display Controller and Modes Appendix C AT Commands Appendix D S-registers Appendix E Appendix F Internal Modem Guide Appendix G Wireless LAN Appendix H AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix I Parts Numbers Glossary Index 29 Preface33 General Precautions34 Pressure or impact damagePC card overheating Mobile phone Central Processing Unit ("CPU") Performance Disclaimer ■use of certain peripheral products ■use of battery power instead of AC power ■use of certain multimedia games or videos with special effects ■use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections CPU Performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration 35 RTC batterySystem Date System Time End 37 IntroductionEquipment checklist 38 Features39 MemoryPower 40 Disks■30.0 billion bytes (27.94 GB) ■40.0 billion bytes (37.26 GB) ■60.0 billion bytes (55.88 GB) ■80.0 billion bytes (74.52 GB) ■About 2GB disk space is reserved for recovery partition When In addition, if you use a USB floppy disk Accommodates either 3 1/2" 1.44-megabyteor drive (Optional) 720-kilobytefloppy disks. It connects to a USB port Some models are equipped with a full-size,CD ROM drive module that lets you run CD without using an adaptor. It reads CD-ROMsat maximum 24 speed. This drive supports the following formats: CD-DA CD-Text Photo CD™ (single/multi-session) ■ CD-ROMMode 1, Mode ■ CD-ROMXA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2) ■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA) ■ CD-G(Audio CD only) Addressing Method41 DVD-ROMDVD-ROM&CD-R/RW DVD-R/-RW DVD Super Multi 42 DisplayBuilt-in Graphics controller 43 KeyboardPointing Device PortsParallel External monitor Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) Docking interface Slots MultimediaSound system Headphone jack Microphone jack 44 Communications45 Special features46 HDD automaticSystem automatic Standby/Hibernation Keypad overlay Power on password Instant security Intelligent power supply Battery save mode Panel power on/off Low battery automatic hibernation Heat dispersal 47 To protect from overheating, the CPU has aninternal temperature sensor. If the computer’s internal temperature rises to a certain level, the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered. Use the Fan item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Maximum Turns on fan first, then if Performance necessary lowers CPU processing speed Uses a combination of fan and lowering the CPU processing speed Battery optimized Lowers the CPU processing speed first then if necessary turns on the fan This feature lets you turn off the power without exiting from your software. The contents of main memory are saved to the hard disk, when you turn on the power again, you can continue working right where you left off. Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 section in Chapter 3 Getting Started, for details If you have to interrupt your work, you can turn off the power without exiting from your software Data is maintained in the computer’s main 48 Utilities49 DLA for TOSHIBATOSHIBA PC DiagnosticTool TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA Touch Pad On/Off Utility 50 Options51 The Grand Tour67 Getting StartedSetting up your work space68 ■Make sure there is adequate space around the computer for proper ventilation■Keep the computer free of dust, moisture, and exposure to direct sunlight ■Keep the computer away from heat sources, such as electric heaters ■Do not use the computer near liquids or corrosive chemicals ■Do not operate the computer in close proximity to a mobile phone ■Leave ample ventilation room for the fan. Do not block the vents Placement of the computer Position the computer and peripheral devices to provide comfort and safety 69 Seating and posture■Adjust the back of your chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine Lighting Proper lighting can improve legibility of the display and reduce eyestrain 70 Installing the battery pack71 Connecting the AC adaptor73 Opening the displayTurning on the power 74 Windows XP setupTurning off the power75 Hibernation modeBenefits of hibernation The hibernation feature provides the following benefits: ■You can use the panel power off feature Starting Hibernation To enter Hibernation mode, follow the steps below 1.Click start2.Select Turn Off Computer Select 3.Open the Turn Off Computer dialog box. Hibernate is not displayed 4.Press the Shift key. The Standby item will change to Hibernate 5.Select the Hibernate 76 Automatic Hibernation1.Open the Control Panel 2.Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options Open and open 5.Select the Setup Action window Enable the desired Hibernation settings forWhen I slide the power button When I close the lid 7.Click the OK button Data save in hibernation mode Standby mode 77 ■Before entering Standby mode, be sure to save your dataBenefits of standby The standby feature provides the following benefits: ■Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hibernation Executing standby You can enter standby mode in one of three ways:1.Click Start, click Turn Off Computer and click Stand by , click and click Close the display panel. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the TOSHIBA Power Saver UtilityOpen Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver Press the power button. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the 78 Restarting the computerCreate Optical Recovery Discs 79 Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDDRestoring the preinstalled software from your creating Recovery Media 81 Operating BasicsUsing the Touch Pad 82 Using the USB floppy disk drive83 Using optical media drives87 Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RWdrive88 Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RWdriveWriting CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive89 Important message (DVD-R/-RWdrive)Important message (DVD Super Multi drive) Disclaimer (DVD-R/-RWdrive) TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following: Damage to any Any change or loss of the recorded contents of Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi drive) 90 CD-R:TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTDMitsui Chemicals Inc RICOH Co., Ltd CD-RW:(High-Speed,MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION Multi-Speed)RICOH Co., LtdDVD-R: DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for DVD-R: TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD PIONEER VIDEO CORPORATION Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd DVD+R: MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION DVD-RW: VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN.LIMITED DVD+RW: MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION DVD-RAM: The actual number of rewrites to There are two types of 91 OtherData written to a In writing to a ■Be sure to connect the AC adaptor before you write or rewrite Before you enter standby/hibernation mode, be sure to finish ■Operate the computer in the full-powermode. Do not use power-savingfeatures ■Writing with software other than RecordNow! is not recommended ■Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting: ■Apply impact or vibration to the computer ■Use the Audio/Video control button to reproduce music or voice 92 ■Open the DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RWor DVD Super Multi driveAlways copy data from the HDD to the RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA Note the following limitations when you use RecordNow!: ■DVD-Videocannot be created using RecordNow ■DVD-Audiocannot be created using RecordNow Do not use the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow! to copy DVD- Video and ■DVD-RAMdisc cannot be backed up with the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow You cannot back up a You cannot back up ■RecordNow! cannot record in packet format If you add data to a RecordNow! does not support recording to 93 When you back up a DVD disc, be sure the source drive supports recording toWhen you back up a ■You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD-RW, DVD-RWor DVD+RW disc Data Verification Click the Options button 2.Select the Data in the left-sidemenu 4.Click the OK button DLA for TOSHIBA Note the following limitations when you use DLA: This software supports only rewritable discs (DVD+RW DLA does not support formatting the Video Note the following limitations when you write video to DVD: 94 When WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is used: 95 Media careSound System 96 Modem100 Wireless LAN101 LAN102 Connecting LAN cableTo connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below Disconnecting LAN cable To disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below 103 Cleaning the computerMoving the computer 104 Heat dispersal105 The Keyboard113 Power and Power-UpModesPower conditions 115 Power indicators116 Battery types118 Care and use of the battery pack119 DangerWarning 120 Caution3.Use only battery packs recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements Note Never remove the battery pack while the 121 Charging the batteriesProcedures Time 122 Battery charging noticeThe battery may not charge right away under the following conditions: ■The battery has not been used for a long time ■A cool battery is installed in a warm computer In such case, follow the steps below 2.Plug in the AC adaptor 3.Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows green Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored in TOSHIBA Power Saver 123 Maximizing battery operating timeHow long the charge lasts in a battery depends on: How you configure the computer (for example, whether you enable ■CPU Precessing speed ■Screen brightness ■Cooling Method ■System standby ■System Hibernation ■Monitor Power off ■HDD Power off ■How much charge the battery contained to begin with ■Where you store your programs and data ■Closing the display when you are not using the keyboard saves power ■Operating time decreases at low temperatures Retaining data with power off about 3 days (Standby mode) about 25 days (Boot mode) 30 days 124 Replacing the battery pack125 Removing the battery packTo replace a discharged battery, follow the steps below When handling battery packs, do not 1.Save your work 2.Turn the computer’s power off. Make sure the Power indicator is off 3.Remove all cables connected to the computer 4.Turn the computer upside down 126 Installing the battery pack127 Starting the computer by passwordPower-upmodes Panel power on/off 128 System Auto Off129 HW Setup and PasswordsHW Setup Accessing HW Setup 139 Optional Devices140 PC card141 Memory expansion142 ■Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBAa.The computer is turned on b.The computer was shut down using the Standby mode or Hibernation mode c.Wake-upon LAN is enabled The beep sound rings when a wrong memory is inserted. Refer to 143 Installing memory moduleFollow the steps below to install a memory module 1.Set the computer to boot mode and turn off the power 2.Remove all cables connected to the computer Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to Chapter6 4.Remove the modem cover 6.Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off You can install the main memory module in either slot 144 9.Seat the cover and secure it with a screwReplace the battery pack as described in Chapter 6 Power and Power- Up Modes Turn the power on and make sure the added memory is recognized. Open Removing memory module To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in boot mode then: 1.Be sure the power is off and all cables are disconnected from the computer 3.Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off 145 Additional battery packAdditional AC adaptor (PA3283U-2ACAor PA3283E- 2ACA) 146 Battery chargerUSB Floppy disk drive External monitor Parallel printer 147 Advanced Port Replicator IIl148 ■RJ45 LAN jack■RJ11 Modem jack ■External monitor port ■Parallel port ■Serial port ■PS/2 mouse port ■PS/2 keyboard port ■DC IN 15V socket ■Security lock slot ■Audio line-in, line-outjacks ■Universal Serial Bus (four) ■IEEE 1394 port (This port is not supported by the computer.) ■DVI port (This port is not supported by the computer.) Connecting the Port Replicator To connect the Port Replicator, follow the step below 149 Security lock151 TroubleshootingProblem solving process 153 Hardware and system checklist154 Self testIn Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA This message remains on the screen for a few seconds If any of the following conditions are present, the self test failed: ■The screen displays an error message Power Overheating power down Leave the computer off until the DC IN 15V indicator stops blinking 155 AC powerBattery 156 Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery tomake sure the terminals are clean. If necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery Make sure it is securely seated Check the Battery indicator. If it does not glow let the computer charge the battery for at least minutes. If the Battery indicator glows after minutes, let the battery continue to charge at least another 20 minutes before turning on the computer be at the end of its operating life. Replace it If you do not think the battery is at the end of its operating life, see your dealer If you frequently recharge a partially charged the computer as long battery, the battery might not charge to its full as expected potential. Fully discharge the battery, then try to charge it again Check the power consumption settings in Power Saver utility. Consider using a power saving mode Real Time Clock 5.Press Y key. BIOS setup will terminate and the computer will be rebooted 157 PasswordKeyboard LCD panel 158 Hard disk driveComputer does not Check if a floppy disk is in the floppy disk drive. If boot from hard disk a floppy disk is inserted, remove it and reboot drive There may be a problem with your operating system files. Refer to your OS documentation Slow performance Your files may be fragmented. Run SCANDISK and defragmenter to check the condition of your online HELP for information on running SCANDISK and the defragmenter As a last resort, reformat the hard disk. Then reload the operating system and other files If problems persist, contact your dealer For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics You cannot access a CD/ DVD in the drive 160 Check the type of CD/DVD you are using. The drive supports:DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video 163 DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video,DVD- R,DVD-RW,DVD+R, DVD+RW■Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA ■Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing ■Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording ■Do not run or start other software during writing ■Do not jar the computer during writing 165 Floppy disk drivePC card 166 Pointing deviceTouch PadMouse Buttons OK Click the Pointer Options tab Open the Control Panel Other Hardware icon Click the Device Setting tab Setting Sensitivity 167 USB mouseUSB 168 Memory expansionYou hear a pattern of beeps When both patterns are heard, both memories in slot A and B are defective) If an incompatible module has been installed, follow the steps below 1.Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripheral devices 2.Remove the battery 3.Remove the memory module 4.Replace the battery and/or connect the AC adaptor 5.Turn on the power When a memory error occurs, a sequence of beeps is heard Long beep One-secondbeep Short beep 0.5-secondbeep, followed by 0.5-secondsilence No sound No sound for one second The computer will not There is a total of 2GB of memory in the start and the following memory slots sequence of beeps sounds:Long, short short, short Unsupported memory (with SPD) is installed in Slot A Slot B short 169 Sound systemMonitor 170 Modem171 LANWireless LAN 172 TOSHIBA support175 SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions176 Power RequirementsBuilt-inModemNetwork control unit (NCU) Type of NCU Type of line Type of dialing Control command Monitor function Communication specifications Communication system protocol 177 speedTransmitting level Receiving level Input/output impedance Error correcting Data compression Power supply 179 Display Controller and Modes193 AT Commands194 Bn Communication standard settingB16 Selects Bell 103J when the modem is at 300 bps (default). Result Codes: OK n=0,1,15,16 ERROR Otherwise Dn Dial The following may be used as phone number modifiers: PPulse dialing TTouch-tonedialing (default) WWait for dial tone. Modem waits for a second dial tone before processing the dial string Hook flash. Causes the modem to go En Echo command E0 Disables echo to the computer E1 Enables echo to the computer (default) 195 Hook controlRequest ID information Ln Monitor speaker volume Mn Monitor speaker mode 196 Nn Modulation handshakeReturn on-lineto data mode Select pulse dialing Result code control 197 T Select tone dialingVn DCE response format Result code selection, call progress monitoringCommand Dial tone Busy Supported Result Code detect signal 198 Dial tone detectDisabled:The modem dials a call regardless of whether it detects a dial tone Busy tone detect Disabled:The modem ignores any busy tones it receives Enabled:The modem monitors for busy tones OK n=0,1,2,3,4,5 Zn Recall stored profile &Cn Data Carrier Detect (DCD) control &Dn DTR control 199 &F Load factory settings&Gn V.22bis guard tone control &Kn Local flow control selection &Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio (WW) 200 &Tn Self-testcommands&T0 Abort. Stops any test in progress OK n=0 CONNECT n=1 ERROR Otherwise &V Display Current Configuration &V View profiles &W Store current configuration Saves the current (active) configuration (profile), including S-Registers &W Stores the current configuration &Zn=x Store telephone number OK n=0, 1, 2, 3 ERROR Otherwise \Nn Error control mode selection \N0 Buffer mode. No error control. \N1 Direct mode This is also known as MNP reliable mode 201 \N3 V.42, MNP, or buffered (default)OK n=0,1,2,3,4,5,7 ERROR Otherwise \Qn Local flow control selection \Q0 Disable flow control \Q1 XON/XOFF software flow control. \Q3 CTS/RTS to DTE (default). Result Codes:OK n=0,1,3 ERROR Otherwise \Vn Protocol result code \V0 Disable protocol result code appended to DCE speed \V1 Enable protocol result code appended to DCE speed (default) %B View numbers in blacklist %Cn Data compression control %C0 V.42bis/MNP 5 disabled. No data compression %C3 V.42bis/MNP 5 enabled. Data compression enabled (default) 202 Result Codes: OK n=0,3 ERROR Otherwise203 S-registers215 Installing the internal modem216 Removing the internal modem217 Wireless LAN221 AC Power Cord and ConnectorsCertification agencies222 France:Switzerland: Germany: United Kingdom: USA and Canada Europe 223 Parts Numbers225 Glossary226 LED: light emitting diodeLSI: large scale integration MS-DOS: Microsoft Disk Operating System OCR: optical character recognition (reader) PCB: printed circuit board PCI: peripheral component interconnect RAM: random access memory RGB: red, green, and blue ROM: read only memory RTC: real time clock SCSI: small computer system interface SIO: serial input/output SXGA+: super extended graphics array plus TFT: thin-filmtransistor UART: universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter USB: Universal Serial Bus UXGA: ultra extended graphics array VESA: Video Electronic Standards Association VGA: video graphics array VRT: voltage reduction technology XGA: extended graphics array allocate: To assign a space or function for a specific taskalphanumeric: alternating current (AC): analog signal: ANSI: antistatic: A material used to prevent the buildup of static electricity 227 bit:cache memory: capacity: 228 card: Synonym for board. See boardCardBus: An industry standard bus for 32-bitPC cards See chassis: The frame containing the computer cold start: Starting a computer that is currently off (turning on the power)COM1, COM2, COM3 and COM4: commands: communications: 229 components: Elements or parts (of a system) which make up the whole (system)computer program: computer system: configuration: control keys: controller: co-processor: CPS: CPU: CRT: cursor: data: data bits: DC: default: delete: device driver: dialog box: disk drive: disk storage: display: documentation: 230 DOS: Disk Operating System. See operating systemdriver: DVD-RAM: DVD-ROM: echo: erase: See delete delete 2) A means of aborting the task currently in progress execute: To interpret and execute an instructionExtended Capability Port: fast infrared file: firmware: 231 floppy disk: A removable disk that stores magnetically encoded dataFn-esse: A TOSHIBA utility that lets you assign functions to hot keys folder: An icon in Windows used to store documents or other foldersformat: function keys: gigabyte (GB): graphics: hard disk: hard disk drive (HDD): hardware: hertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per secondhexadecimal: host computer: hot key: HW Setup: icon: input: instruction: interface: 232 To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange informationinterrupt request: A signal that gives a component access to the processorI/O: I/O devices: IrDA 1.1: jumper: KB: See kilobytekeyboard: kilobyte (KB): level 2 cache: See cache 233 cacheLight Emitting Diode (LED): Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): LSI: Large Scale Integration 2)An integrated circuit that uses large scale integrationmain board: See motherboard motherboardmegabyte (MB): megahertz: menu: microprocessor: mode: modem: monitor: motherboard: MP3: non-system disk: nonvolatile memory: numeric keypad overlay: OCR: online state: operating system: 234 output: The results of a computer operation. Output commonly indicates dataparity: password: pel: peripheral component interconnect: An industry standard 32-bitbus An industry standard 32-bit busperipheral device: pixel: plug and play: port: Power Saver Utility: printed circuit board (PCB): program: prompt: Random Access Memory (RAM): restart: RGB: 235 RJ11: A modular telephone jackRJ45: A modular LAN jackROM: SCSI: serial communications: serial interface: SIO: 236 soft key:software: stop bit: subpixel: synchronous: system disk: terminal: TFT display: TTL: Universal Serial Bus: VGA: volatile memory: 237 warm start:window: write protection: 239 Index
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