HW Setup | Toshiba A40 Series guide

HW Setup

CD-ROM−> LAN −> FDD −> HDD The computer looks for bootable files in thefollowingorder:CD-ROM,LAN, diskette drive and HDD.

You can override the settings and manually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the computer is booting:

USelects the USB diskette drive. N Selects the Network.

1Selects the primary HDD. P Selects the PC card HDD.

CSelectstheCD-ROM*.

*In this computer, CD-ROM refers to the Fixed optical media drive.

NOTES: 1. PC card HDD boot is supported only by slot 0 on the computer. Support is guaranteed only for TOSHIBA PC cardHDDs.

2.When you assign a PC card HDD top priority, “PC” is not displayed. However, the PC card HDD takes the position of HDD in the Boot Priority Options list above.

To change the boot drive, follow the steps below.

1.Hold down F12 and boot the computer.

2.The following menu will be displayed with the following icons: Built-in HDD, CD-ROM,FDD,Network(LAN),PC(ATA)cardboot.

ASSWORDSP

HWS ETUPAND

NOTE: A bar will appear only under the selected device.

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Toshiba A40 Series manual HW Setup

Contents

Toshiba Copyright DisclaimerTrademarks FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information FCC information FCC conditions ContactVcci Class B Information Modem warning notice Conformity StatementNetwork Compatibility Statement Redial Japan regulationsPursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Region selection Disconnection Type of serviceTelephone company procedures If problems arise Fax branding 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 Optical disc drive safety instructions DVD Multi DV-W22E Toshiba DVD-R/-RW SD-R6112 CD-RW/DVD-ROM SD-R2412 Hitachi DVD±RW GWA-4040N DVD±RW DVR-K12D Pioneer DVD Multi UJ-811B Panasonic CD-RW/DVD-ROM UJDA750 International precautions Page Table of Contents Grand Tour Getting StartedXxvi Restoring the preinstalled software from Operating BasicsXxvii Xxviii Keyboard Xxix Power and Power-Up ModesHW Setup and Passwords Optional Devices Xxx Troubleshooting Glossary Index Appendixes Xxxii Preface Manual contents Keys ConventionsAbbreviations Icons Conventions Key operationDisplay Messages Xxxvi Pressure or impact damage General PrecautionsStress injury Heat injury Xxxviii PC card overheatingMobile phone Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer Xxxix Stress injury Open the keyboard brace Chapter Introduction Introduction Software Equipment checklistIntroduction Hardware Processor Features Power FeaturesMemory CD-DA Disks DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM CD-ROM CD-EXTRA Keyboard Display Multimedia Pointing devicePorts Slots LAN Communications Software Special featuresSpecial features Security Hibernate in the System standby and System hibernation Utilities Utilities CD+DVD Options Options Introduction Grand Tour Grand Tour Front with the display closed Grand Tour LAN Jack Left side Right side Right side Indicator Back side Back side Universal Serial BusSecurity lock Underside Underside Front with the display open Front with the display open System indicators System indicators Refer to the Keypad overlay section in , Keyboard Keyboard indicators USB diskette drive USB diskette drive Region codes for DVD drives and media Fixed optical media drive DVDs Writable discsFormats CDs DVD-ROM drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveDVD-R/-RW drive DVD Multi drive DVD±RW drive DVD Dual driveDVD+R write 11 The AC adaptor 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 AC adaptor Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor Turning on the power Turning on the power Turning off the power Shut Down mode Boot modeStarting up for the first time Hibernation mode Turning off the powerBenefits of hibernation Select Turn Off Computer Open Toshiba Power SaverStarting Hibernation Automatic Hibernation Data save in hibernation mode Standby mode Benefits of standby Executing standbyClickstart, click Turn Off Computerand clickStandby Restarting the computer Standby limitationsRestarting the computer Getting Started Operating Basics Connecting Disconnecting Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad Connecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Using the USB diskette drive ClickDiskettedrive Using optical media drivesDisconnecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Using optical media drives Pressing the eject button Loading discs Pulling the drawer open Closing the CD/DVD drawer Removing discs Next Audio/Video controlsNext and Previous buttons Audio/Video controls Play/Pause Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drivePlay/Pause and Stop buttons Controls for CD/DVD and Digital Audio Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Before writing or rewriting Writing CD/DVDs on DVD±RW drive DVD Dual drive Important messageDisclaimer Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive Only DVD Multi drive can use DVD-RAM Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive Operating Basics Drag’n Drop CD+DVD Media care Data verificationCD/DVDs Microphone level Volume controlSound System Diskettes Click Options and select Advanced Controls ClickAdvanced Power managementSoundMAX Control Panel Microphone Enhancements Region selection Clicked the Power Management tabInput a time in Power Save Delay Seconds Modem Region Selection icon Properties menu Dialing Properties ConnectingSetting Modem Selection Disconnecting Wireless LAN Wireless communication switch Wireless LANSecurity Wireless communication Indicator Indicatorstatus IndicationLAN cable types 12 Connecting the LAN cable Connecting LAN cable Cleaning the computer Disconnecting LAN cableMoving the computer Heat dispersal Heat dispersal Operating Basics Keyboard Keyboard Typewriter keys Keyboard F1 … F12 function keys Soft keys Fn key combinationsEmulating keys on enhanced keyboard Soft keys Fn key combinations Hot keys Soft keys Fn key combinations Fn Sticky key Turning on the overlays 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 15V indicator Power indicator Real Time Clock battery Battery pack Care and use of the battery pack Safety precautionsCare and use of the battery pack Modes Care and use of the battery pack Charging the batteries Procedures Battery charging notice Charging time hours Battery type Power on Power offTime Maximizing battery operating time Monitoring battery capacity Extending battery life Retaining data with power off Removing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack Releasing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack Securing the battery pack Installing the battery pack Windows utilities Starting the computer by passwordPower-up modes Starting the computer by password System Auto Off Panel power on/off HW Setup and Passwords HW Setup Passwords HW Setup window HW Setup and PasswordsHW Setup Accessing HW Setup General Password Key FD HW Setup Parallel/Printer Device Config CPU HT Technology Boot Priority HW Setup HDD Priority Options Enter USB Supervisor password Optional Devices Optional Devices Peripheral devices Power devicesOptional Devices Cards/memory Inserting a PC card PC cards PC cards Removing a PC card Formatting an SD card SD cards SD cards Removing an SD card SD card care Memory expansion Memory expansion Installing memory module Removing the keybord brace Lifting into the left the insulation sheet Removing memory module Battery pack Battery packUniversal AC adaptor Parallel printer External monitor Precautions Link IEEE1394Link IEEE1394 10 Connecting the i.LINK cable Security lock Security lockPoint to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Optional Devices Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem solving processPreliminary checklist Analyzing the problem Hardware and system checklist Hardware and system checklistSystem start-up Self test Power Its DC Overheating power downAC power Problem Procedure Problem Procedure Battery Password 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 card Click the Pointer Options tab Pointing device Hardware icon Click the Device Setting tabUSB mouse Open the Control Panel USB Sound System Memory expansion Modem Monitor No Carrier Standby/Hibernation Wireless LAN Real Time Clock Link IEEE1394 Printer To , HW Setup and paswords Where to write Toshiba supportBefore you call InEurope Germany&Austria Toshiba support Troubleshooting Ppendixesa Appendixes Appendix a SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions Power Requirements NetworkcontrolunitNCU Built-in Modem Display Controller and Modes Display controllerAppendix B 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 FigureB-1 Display Properties Display Settings Extended Desktop Figure B-3 WinDVD Figure B-5 Setup Appendix B +++ Escape sequence AT CommandsRepeat last command Appendix C Answer command Bn Communication standard settingDn Dial Appendix C En Echo commandHook control Request ID information Ln Monitor speaker volume Mn Monitor speaker modeNn Modulation handshake On Return on-line to data mode Select pulse dialingQn Result code control Select tone dialing Vn DCE response formatXn Result code selection, call progress monitoring 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 Display Current Configuration Store current configurationZn=x Store telephone number \Qn Local flow control selection \Nn Error control mode selection \Vn Protocol result code View numbers in blacklistCn Data compression control 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 AT command set result codes Result code summaryResult Code Numeric Description Delayed Appendix D Mode Appendix EFunction Transmission speed 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 A02-0604JP Appendix F Appendix G Wireless LANCard Specifications Radio Characteristics Supported Frequency Sub-bands Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Appendix G Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a Wireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode Appendix H AC Power Cord Connectors Australia Europe USA and Canada Appendix Parts Numbers Configurations Glossary-1 Glossary Glossary-2 Adaptor Glossary-3 Cache memory Glossary-4 Capacity Glossary-5 Dialog box Glossary-6 Disk drive Glossary-7 Hardware Glossary-8 Hertz Glossary-9 Monitor Glossary-10 Motherboard Glossary-11 Prompt Glossary-12 Radio frequency interference RFI shield Glossary-13 Write protection Glossary-14 Index-1 Index Index-2 Index-3 Index Index-4 Toshiba