Table of Contents | Toshiba A10 Series specs

Table of Contents

Preface

Manual contents	xxxi
Conventions	xxxii
Abbreviations	xxxii
Icons	xxxii
Keys	xxxiii
Key operation	xxxiii
Display	xxxiii
Messages	xxxiii

General Precautions

Stress injury	xxxv
Heat injury	xxxv
Pressure or impact damage	xxxv
CPU performance disclaimer	xxxvi
PC card overheating	xxxvi
LCD Display	xxxvi

Chapter 1 Introduction

Equipment checklist	1-1
Hardware	1-1
Software	1-1
Documentation	1-2
Features	1-2
Processor	1-2
Memory	1-3
Power	1-3
Disks	1-3
Display	1-5
Keyboard	1-5
Pointing device	1-6
Ports	1-6
Slots	1-6
Multimedia	1-6

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Toshiba A10 Series user manual Table of Contents

Contents

Toshiba Trademarks CopyrightDisclaimer FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information FCC information Vcci Class B Information EU Declaration of Conformity informationFCC conditions Contact Network Compatibility Statement Modem warning noticeConformity Statement Fax branding Telephone company proceduresIf problems arise Disconnection Redial Type of serviceJapan regulations Region selection Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Modem warning notice for Australia Software in addition to a modem Page General conditions Location of the required label Stråling Page Location of the required label Vermeiden darf das Gerät nicht geöffnet werden 26-5, Toranomon 1-CHOME, MINATO-KU, Tokyo Japan Hitachi DVD-ROM drive GDR-8082 safety instruction To EN60825 Page Manufactured by Stråling Table of Contents Getting Started Grand Tour Xxv Restoring the preinstalled software fromOperating Basics Xxvi Power and Power-Up ModesKeyboard Xxvii HW Setup and PasswordsTroubleshooting Optional Devices Appendixes Xxix Glossary IndexAppendix Xxx Preface Manual contents Icons ConventionsAbbreviations Messages KeysKey operation Display Xxxiv Pressure or impact damage General PrecautionsStress injury Heat injury LCD Display Central Processing Unit CPU Performance DisclaimerPC Card overheating Chapter Equipment checklistIntroduction Introduction Software Equipment checklistIntroduction Hardware Processor FeaturesDocumentation Disks PowerFeatures Memory DVD-ROM Keyboard Display Multimedia Pointing devicePorts Slots Security Special featuresSpecial features Communications Hibernate in the System standby and System hibernate Utilities Utilities HW Setup Options Options Introduction Grand Tour Grand Tour Front with the display closed Grand Tour Left side WirelessSwitch Indicator only Headphone jack PC card slot Right sideRight side LAN USB Back side Back side Underside of the computer Underside Front with the display open Front with the display open HDD System indicators Keyboard indicators Keyboard indicators USB diskette drive Indicator Fixed optical media drive Fixed optical media driveCD-ROM drive DVD-ROM drive Code Region CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD-R/-RW drive 11 The universal AC adaptor Universal AC adaptor Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Setting up your work space General conditions Placement of the computer Seating and posture Setting up your work space Work habits Lighting Connecting the universal AC adaptor Connecting the universal AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Starting up for the first time Turning off the powerShut Down mode Boot mode Starting up for the first time Benefits of hibernation Hibernation mode Automatic Hibernation Data save in hibernation modeTurning off the power Starting Hibernation Benefits of standby Standby mode Click start, click Turn Off Computer and click Standby Executing standbyStandby limitations Restarting the computer Operating Basics Moving the computer Heat dispersal Pointing devices Using the Touch PadOperating Basics Connecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Using the USB diskette drive Click Diskette drive Using optical media drivesDisconnecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Using optical media drives Pressing the DVD-ROM eject button Loading discs Pulling the drawer open Closing the CD/DVD drawer Removing discs Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Before writing or rewriting When writing or rewriting Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW driveImportant message Disclaimer Operating Basics Read/write function chart Victor Company of JAPAN,LIMITED DVD-RWDVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc for Version Before writing or rewriting Data Verification Drag’n Drop CD+DVD Media care Media careCD/DVDs Diskettes Region selection Modem Modem Properties menu Dialing Properties ConnectingSetting Modem Selection Wireless communications Wireless communicationsDisconnecting Wireless LAN Security Wireless communication switch Indication Wireless communication Indicator Disconnecting LAN cable Connecting LAN cable Moving the computer Cleaning the computerCleaning the computer Heat dispersal Keyboard Keyboard Typewriter keys Keyboard Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard F1 … F12 function keysSoft keys Fn key combinations Soft keys Fn key combinations Hot keys Soft keys Fn key combinations Wireless setting Fn + F8 hotkeys are not used Fn Sticky key Arrow modeWindows special keys Keypad overlay Numeric mode Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Generating Ascii characters Temporarily using overlay overlay offGenerating Ascii characters Temporarily changing modes Keyboard Power and Power-Up Modes Power POWER-UP Modes Power conditions Power and Power-Up Modes Battery indicators Power indicators Battery types Battery typesDC in indicator Power indicator Real Time Clock battery Battery pack Care and use of the battery pack Care and use of the battery packSafety precautions Modes Care and use of the battery pack Time ProceduresCharging the batteries Charging time hours Battery type Power on Power off Battery charging notice Maximizing battery operating time Monitoring battery capacity Extending battery life Retaining data with power off Removing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack Installing the battery pack Securing the battery pack Windows utilities Starting the computer by passwordPower-up modes Power-up modes System Auto Off Panel power off HW Setup and Passwords HW Setup HW Setup window HW Setup and PasswordsHW Setup Accessing HW Setup General Password HW Setup Key FD Device Config Parallel/Printer Parallel Port Mode Boot Priority Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode Enter HDD Priority Options USB Supervisor password Optional Devices Optional Devices Optional Devices Inserting a PC card PC cards PC cards Removing a PC card Memory expansion Installing memory module Removing the memory module cover Memory expansion Removing memory module Installing the memory module USB FDD kit Battery packBattery pack Click start and click Control Panel External monitor Display properties Changing the resolution to 640x480 for TV Adapter window Security lock Security 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 Power Problem Procedure Overheating power downAC power Problem Procedure Battery Password Projecting Parts Press from the Upside Flat Face Downward LCD panel Hard disk drive CD-ROM DVD-ROM drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD-ROM DVD-R/-RW drive Grand Tour PC card Diskette drive Click the Pointer Options tab Pointing deviceTouch Pad USB mouse ProblemProcedure Memory expansion USB Monitor Sound system Mands Modem LAN Real Time Clock Before you call Where to writeToshiba support InEurope Germany&Austria Toshiba support Troubleshooting Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Appendix C Appendix H AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendixes Appendix a SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions Power Requirements NetworkcontrolunitNCU Built-in Modem Appendix B Display Controller and ModesDisplay controller Video modes VGA Video modes Appendix B Video modes XGA Appendix B Video modes XGA Video modes Super XGA+ Video modes Super XGA+ Appendix B Appendix B +++ Escape sequence AT CommandsRepeat last command Appendix C Dn Dial Answer commandBn Communication standard setting Appendix C En Echo commandHn Hook control Request ID information Nn 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 Data Carrier Detect DCD control Dial tone detectBusy tone detect Recall stored profile Dn DTR control Load factory settings Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW Tn Self-test commandsGn V.22bis guard tone control Kn Local flow control selection Zn=x Store telephone number Display Current ConfigurationStore current configuration \Qn Local flow control selection \Nn Error control mode selection Cn Data compression control \Vn Protocol result codeView numbers in blacklist ATSn? RegistersRegister values Appendix D S2 AT escape character user defined S3 Command line termination character user definedS0 Auto answer ring number S1 Ring counter Appendix D S5 Command line editing character user definedS4 Response formatting character user defined S6 Wait before dialing S12 Escape guard time S7 Connection completion time-outS8 Comma pause time S11 Dtmf dialing speed S37 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 Command Appendix E Appendix F Installing the internal modemInstalling the modem board and jack Internal Modem Guide Removing the internal modem Appendix G Wireless LANCard Specifications Radio Characteristics 2457 Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision BSupported Frequency Sub-bands Appendix G Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a Wireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode Appendix H AC Power Cord Connectors USA and Canada United Kingdom Appendix Parts Numbers User’s Manual Configurations Glossary-1 Glossary Glossary-2 Adaptor Glossary-3 Cache memory Glossary-4 Capacity Glossary-5 Dielete Glossary-6 Device driver Glossary-7 Hard disk drive HDD Glossary-8 Hardware Glossary-9 Menu Glossary-10 Microprocessor Glossary-11 Prompt Glossary-12 Radio frequency interference RFI shield Glossary-13 Write protection Glossary-14 Glossary Index-1 IndexIndex Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5