Roubleshootingt | Toshiba A40 Series instruction

Hardware and system checklist

PRESS FROM THE UPSIDE

PROJECTING PART

SPRING

PROJECTING PART

•Follow the steps below when a plastic spring is out of place together with a key- top.

1. Remove the plastic spring from the key-top.

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Contents

Toshiba Trademarks CopyrightDisclaimer FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information FCC information Vcci Class B Information FCC conditionsContact Network Compatibility Statement Modem warning noticeConformity 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 Xxvi Grand TourGetting Started Xxvii Restoring the preinstalled software fromOperating Basics 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 Memory PowerFeatures 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 Security lock UniversalSerial Bus 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-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 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 Starting up for the first time Turning off the powerShut Down mode Boot mode Benefits of hibernation Hibernation modeTurning off the power Select Turn Off Computer Open Toshiba Power SaverStarting Hibernation Automatic Hibernation Data save in hibernation mode Standby mode Clickstart, 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 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 Disclaimer 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 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 CD/DVDs Media careData verification 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 Security Wireless communication switchWireless LAN LAN cable types Wireless communication IndicatorIndicatorstatus Indication 12 Connecting the LAN cable Connecting LAN cable Moving the computer Cleaning the computerDisconnecting LAN cable Heat dispersal Heat dispersal Operating Basics 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 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 Care and use of the battery packSafety precautions Modes Care and use of the battery pack Charging the batteries Procedures Time Battery charging noticeCharging time hours Battery type Power on Power off 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 Universal AC adaptor Battery packBattery pack Parallel printer External monitor Link 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 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 Before you call Where to writeToshiba support InEurope Germany&Austria Toshiba support Troubleshooting Ppendixesa 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 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 Dn Dial Answer commandBn Communication standard setting Appendix C En Echo commandHook 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 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