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Toshiba A40 Series manual Troubleshooting

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Contents

Toshiba Disclaimer CopyrightTrademarks FCC information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity InformationContact FCC conditionsVcci Class B Information Conformity Statement Modem warning noticeNetwork Compatibility Statement Region selection Japan regulationsPursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part RedialIf problems arise Type of serviceTelephone company procedures DisconnectionInstructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment Fax brandingModem warning notice for Australia AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZSoftware in addition to a modem Page General conditions Optical disc drive safety instructions Location of the required labelDVD Multi DV-W22E Toshiba DVD-R/-RW SD-R6112 CD-RW/DVD-ROM SD-R2412 Hitachi DVD±RW GWA-4040N Pioneer DVD±RW DVR-K12DPanasonic DVD Multi UJ-811BCD-RW/DVD-ROM UJDA750 International precautions Page Table of Contents Getting Started Grand TourXxvi Operating Basics Restoring the preinstalled software fromXxvii Keyboard XxviiiOptional Devices Power and Power-Up ModesHW Setup and Passwords XxixTroubleshooting XxxAppendixes Glossary IndexXxxii Manual contents PrefaceIcons ConventionsAbbreviations KeysMessages Key operationDisplay ConventionsXxxvi Heat injury General PrecautionsStress injury Pressure or impact damageCentral Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer PC card overheatingMobile phone XxxviiiStress injury XxxixOpen the keyboard brace Introduction ChapterIntroduction Hardware Equipment checklistIntroduction SoftwareFeatures ProcessorFeatures PowerMemory Disks CD-DADVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM CD-ROM CD-EXTRA Display KeyboardSlots Pointing devicePorts MultimediaCommunications LANSecurity Special featuresSpecial features SoftwareHibernate in the System standby and System hibernation Utilities UtilitiesCD+DVD Options OptionsIntroduction Grand Tour Grand Tour Grand Tour Front with the display closedLeft side LAN JackRight side Right sideIndicator Back side Back sideSerial Bus UniversalSecurity lock Underside UndersideFront with the display open Front with the display openSystem indicators System indicatorsKeyboard indicators Refer to the Keypad overlay section in , KeyboardUSB diskette drive USB diskette driveFixed optical media drive Region codes for DVD drives and mediaCDs Writable discsFormats DVDsCD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD-ROM driveDVD-R/-RW drive DVD±RW drive DVD Dual drive DVD Multi driveDVD+R write AC adaptor 11 The AC adaptorGetting Started Getting Started Setting up your work space Getting StartedPlacement of the computer General conditionsSetting up your work space Seating and postureLighting Work habitsConnecting the AC adaptor Connecting the AC adaptorConnecting the power cord to the AC adaptor Opening the displayTurning on the power Turning on the powerShut Down mode Boot mode Turning off the powerStarting up for the first time Turning off the power Hibernation modeBenefits of hibernation Automatic Hibernation Open Toshiba Power SaverStarting Hibernation Select Turn Off ComputerStandby mode Data save in hibernation modeExecuting standby Benefits of standbyClickstart, click Turn Off Computerand clickStandby Standby limitations Restarting the computerRestarting the computer Getting Started Operating Basics Connecting Disconnecting Using the Touch Pad Operating BasicsUsing the USB diskette drive Connecting 3 1/2 diskette driveUsing optical media drives Using optical media drivesDisconnecting 3 1/2 diskette drive ClickDiskettedriveLoading discs Pressing the eject buttonPulling the drawer open Removing discs Closing the CD/DVD drawerAudio/Video controls Audio/Video controlsNext and Previous buttons NextControls for CD/DVD and Digital Audio Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drivePlay/Pause and Stop buttons Play/PauseBefore writing or rewriting Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveImportant message Writing CD/DVDs on DVD±RW drive DVD Dual driveDisclaimer Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW driveWriting CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive Only DVD Multi drive can use DVD-RAMOperating Basics Drag’n Drop CD+DVD Data verification Media careCD/DVDs Diskettes Volume controlSound System Microphone levelMicrophone Enhancements Power managementSoundMAX Control Panel Click Options and select Advanced Controls ClickAdvancedModem Clicked the Power Management tabInput a time in Power Save Delay Seconds Region selectionProperties menu Region Selection iconModem Selection ConnectingSetting Dialing PropertiesWireless LAN DisconnectingWireless LAN Wireless communication switchSecurity Indicatorstatus Indication Wireless communication IndicatorLAN cable types Connecting LAN cable 12 Connecting the LAN cableDisconnecting LAN cable Cleaning the computerMoving the computer Heat dispersal Heat dispersalOperating Basics Keyboard Keyboard Keyboard Typewriter keysSoft keys Fn key combinations F1 … F12 function keysEmulating keys on enhanced keyboard Soft keys Fn key combinations Hot keys Soft keys Fn key combinations Fn Sticky key Keypad overlay Arrow modeWindows special keys Turning on the overlaysTemporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Numeric modeTemporarily changing modes Temporarily using overlay overlay offGenerating Ascii characters Generating Ascii charactersKeyboard Power and Power-Up Modes Power POWER-UP Modes Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditionsPower indicators Battery indicatorsPower indicator Battery typesDC in 15V indicator Battery typesBattery pack Real Time Clock batterySafety precautions Care and use of the battery packCare and use of the battery pack Modes Care and use of the battery pack Procedures Charging the batteriesCharging time hours Battery type Power on Power off Battery charging noticeTime Monitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating timeRetaining data with power off Extending battery lifeReplacing the battery pack Removing the battery packReplacing the battery pack Releasing the battery packInstalling the battery pack Securing the battery packStarting the computer by password Starting the computer by passwordPower-up modes Windows utilitiesPanel power on/off System Auto OffHW Setup and Passwords HW Setup Passwords Accessing HW Setup HW Setup and PasswordsHW Setup HW Setup windowPassword GeneralHW Setup Key FDDevice Config Parallel/PrinterCPU Boot Priority HT TechnologyHW Setup Enter HDD Priority OptionsUSB Supervisor password Optional Devices Optional Devices Cards/memory Power devicesOptional Devices Peripheral devicesPC cards Inserting a PC cardRemoving a PC card PC cardsSD cards Formatting an SD cardRemoving an SD card SD cardsMemory expansion SD card careInstalling memory module Memory expansionRemoving the keybord brace Lifting into the left the insulation sheet Removing memory module Battery pack Battery packUniversal AC adaptor External monitor Parallel printerLink IEEE1394 PrecautionsLink IEEE1394 10 Connecting the i.LINK cable Security lock Security lockPoint to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Optional Devices Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem solving process TroubleshootingPreliminary checklist Analyzing the problem Hardware and system checklist Hardware and system checklistSystem start-up Power Self testProblem Procedure Overheating power downAC power Its DCBattery Problem ProcedurePassword 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 PC card SD cardPointing device Click the Pointer Options tabOpen the Control Panel Click the Device Setting tabUSB mouse Hardware iconUSB Memory expansion Sound SystemMonitor ModemNo Carrier Wireless LAN Standby/HibernationLink IEEE1394 Real Time ClockTo , HW Setup and paswords PrinterToshiba support Where to writeBefore you call Toshiba support InEurope Germany&AustriaTroubleshooting Ppendixesa Appendixes Power Requirements SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions Appendix aBuilt-in Modem NetworkcontrolunitNCUDisplay controller Display Controller and ModesAppendix B Video modes Video modes VGAAppendix B Video modes XGA Appendix B Video modes XGA Video modes Super XGA+ Video modes Super XGA+ Appendix B Display Settings FigureB-1 Display PropertiesExtended Desktop Figure B-3 WinDVD Figure B-5 Setup Appendix B Appendix C AT CommandsRepeat last command +++ Escape sequenceBn Communication standard setting Answer commandDn Dial Request ID information En Echo commandHook control Appendix CMn Monitor speaker mode Ln Monitor speaker volumeNn Modulation handshake Select pulse dialing On Return on-line to data modeQn Result code control Vn DCE response format Select tone dialingXn Result code selection, call progress monitoring Recall stored profile Dial tone detectBusy tone detect Data Carrier Detect DCD controlLoad factory settings Dn DTR controlKn Local flow control selection Tn Self-test commandsGn V.22bis guard tone control Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WWStore current configuration Display Current ConfigurationZn=x Store telephone number \Nn Error control mode selection \Qn Local flow control selectionView numbers in blacklist \Vn Protocol result codeCn Data compression control Appendix D RegistersRegister values ATSn?S1 Ring counter S3 Command line termination character user definedS0 Auto answer ring number S2 AT escape character user definedS6 Wait before dialing S5 Command line editing character user definedS4 Response formatting character user defined Appendix DS11 Dtmf dialing speed S7 Connection completion time-outS8 Comma pause time S12 Escape guard timeS37 Dial line rate Result code summary AT command set result codesResult Code Numeric Description Delayed Appendix D Appendix E ModeFunction Transmission speed Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection AT Command Appendix EAppendix E Internal Modem Guide Installing the internal modemInstalling the modem board and jack Appendix FRemoving the internal modem A02-0604JP Appendix F Radio Characteristics Wireless LANCard Specifications Appendix GWireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Supported Frequency Sub-bandsWireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a Appendix GWireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode AC Power Cord Connectors Appendix HUSA and Canada Australia EuropeParts Numbers AppendixConfigurations Glossary Glossary-1Adaptor Glossary-2Cache memory Glossary-3Capacity Glossary-4Dialog box Glossary-5Disk drive Glossary-6Hardware Glossary-7Hertz Glossary-8Monitor Glossary-9Motherboard Glossary-10Prompt Glossary-11Radio frequency interference RFI shield Glossary-12Write protection Glossary-13Glossary-14 Index Index-1Index-2 Index Index-3Toshiba Index-4