Keyboard indicators | Toshiba A40 Series specs

THE GRAND TOUR

User's Manual

Battery The Battery indicator shows the condition of the

battery’s charge: Green indicates full charge, orange

indicates battery charging and flashing orange indicates a low battery charge. Refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power- Up Modes.

Built-inHDDThe Built-in HDD indicator glows green when the computer is accessing the hard disk.

Keyboard indicators

The figures below show the positions of the keypad overlay indicators and the CapsLockindicator.

When the F10 key indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you control the cursor. When the F11 key indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you enter numbers.

ARROW MODE

INDICATOR

NUMERIC MODE

INDICATOR

Figure 2-8 Keypad overlay indicators

Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights green, you can use the keypad overlay (gray labeled keys) as cursor keys.

Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The

Keyboard.

Numeric mode You can use the keypad overlay (gray labeled keys) for numeric input when the Numeric mode indicator lights

green. Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard.

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Toshiba A40 Series manual Keyboard indicators, Refer to the Keypad overlay section in , Keyboard

Contents

Toshiba Trademarks CopyrightDisclaimer FCC information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information Vcci Class B Information FCC conditionsContact Network Compatibility Statement Modem warning noticeConformity Statement Japan regulations Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, PartRegion selection Redial Type of service Telephone company proceduresIf problems arise Disconnection Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment Fax branding Modem warning notice for Australia AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Software in addition to a modem Page General conditions Optical disc drive safety instructions Location of the required label DVD Multi DV-W22E Toshiba DVD-R/-RW SD-R6112 CD-RW/DVD-ROM SD-R2412 Hitachi DVD±RW GWA-4040N Pioneer DVD±RW DVR-K12D Panasonic DVD Multi UJ-811B CD-RW/DVD-ROM UJDA750 International precautions Page Table of Contents Xxvi Grand TourGetting Started Xxvii Restoring the preinstalled software fromOperating Basics Keyboard Xxviii Power and Power-Up Modes HW Setup and PasswordsOptional Devices Xxix Troubleshooting Xxx Appendixes Glossary Index Xxxii Manual contents Preface Conventions AbbreviationsIcons Keys Key operation DisplayMessages Conventions Xxxvi General Precautions Stress injuryHeat injury Pressure or impact damage PC card overheating Mobile phoneCentral Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer Xxxviii Stress injury Xxxix Open the keyboard brace Introduction Chapter Introduction Equipment checklist IntroductionHardware Software Features Processor Memory PowerFeatures Disks CD-DA DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM CD-ROM CD-EXTRA Display Keyboard Pointing device PortsSlots Multimedia Communications LAN Special features Special featuresSecurity Software Hibernate in the System standby and System hibernation Utilities Utilities CD+DVD Options Options Introduction Grand Tour Grand Tour Grand Tour Front with the display closed Left side LAN Jack 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 Keyboard indicators Refer to the Keypad overlay section in , Keyboard USB diskette drive USB diskette drive Fixed optical media drive Region codes for DVD drives and media Writable discs FormatsCDs DVDs DVD-R/-RW drive DVD-ROM driveCD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD+R write DVD Multi driveDVD±RW drive DVD Dual drive AC adaptor 11 The AC adaptor Getting Started Getting Started Setting up your work space Getting Started Placement of the computer General conditions Setting up your work space Seating and posture Lighting Work habits Connecting the AC adaptor Connecting the AC adaptor Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor Opening the display 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 Open Toshiba Power Saver Starting HibernationAutomatic Hibernation Select Turn Off Computer Standby mode Data save in hibernation mode Clickstart, click Turn Off Computerand clickStandby Benefits of standbyExecuting standby Restarting the computer Restarting the computerStandby limitations Getting Started Operating Basics Connecting Disconnecting Using the Touch Pad Operating Basics Using the USB diskette drive Connecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Using optical media drives Disconnecting 3 1/2 diskette driveUsing optical media drives ClickDiskettedrive Loading discs Pressing the eject button Pulling the drawer open Removing discs Closing the CD/DVD drawer Audio/Video controls Next and Previous buttonsAudio/Video controls Next Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Play/Pause and Stop buttonsControls for CD/DVD and Digital Audio Play/Pause Before writing or rewriting Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive 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 Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive Only DVD Multi drive can use DVD-RAM Operating Basics Drag’n Drop CD+DVD CD/DVDs Media careData verification Volume control Sound SystemDiskettes Microphone level Power management SoundMAX Control PanelMicrophone Enhancements Click Options and select Advanced Controls ClickAdvanced Clicked the Power Management tab Input a time in Power Save Delay SecondsModem Region selection Properties menu Region Selection icon Connecting SettingModem Selection Dialing Properties Wireless LAN Disconnecting Security Wireless communication switchWireless LAN LAN cable types Wireless communication IndicatorIndicatorstatus Indication Connecting LAN cable 12 Connecting the LAN cable Moving the computer Cleaning the computerDisconnecting LAN cable Heat dispersal Heat dispersal Operating Basics Keyboard Keyboard Keyboard Typewriter keys 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 Arrow mode Windows special keysKeypad overlay Turning on the overlays Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Numeric mode Temporarily using overlay overlay off Generating Ascii charactersTemporarily changing modes Generating Ascii characters Keyboard Power and Power-Up Modes Power POWER-UP Modes Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions Power indicators Battery indicators Battery types DC in 15V indicatorPower indicator Battery types Battery pack Real Time Clock battery Care and use of the battery pack Care and use of the battery packSafety precautions Modes Care and use of the battery pack Procedures Charging the batteries Time Battery charging noticeCharging time hours Battery type Power on Power off Monitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating time Retaining data with power off Extending battery life Replacing the battery pack Removing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack Releasing the battery pack Installing the battery pack Securing the battery pack Starting the computer by password Power-up modesStarting the computer by password Windows utilities Panel power on/off System Auto Off HW Setup and Passwords HW Setup Passwords HW Setup and Passwords HW SetupAccessing HW Setup HW Setup window Password General HW Setup Key FD Device Config Parallel/Printer CPU Boot Priority HT Technology HW Setup Enter HDD Priority Options USB Supervisor password Optional Devices Optional Devices Power devices Optional DevicesCards/memory Peripheral devices PC cards Inserting a PC card Removing a PC card PC cards SD cards Formatting an SD card Removing an SD card SD cards Memory expansion SD card care Installing memory module Memory expansion Removing the keybord brace Lifting into the left the insulation sheet Removing memory module Universal AC adaptor Battery packBattery pack External monitor Parallel printer 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 Power Self test Overheating power down AC powerProblem Procedure Its DC Battery Problem Procedure 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 PC card SD card Pointing device Click the Pointer Options tab Click the Device Setting tab USB mouseOpen the Control Panel Hardware icon USB Memory expansion Sound System Monitor Modem No Carrier Wireless LAN Standby/Hibernation Link IEEE1394 Real Time Clock To , HW Setup and paswords Printer Before you call Where to writeToshiba support Toshiba support InEurope Germany&Austria Troubleshooting Ppendixesa Appendixes Specifications Physical DimensionsPower Requirements Appendix a Built-in Modem NetworkcontrolunitNCU Appendix B Display Controller and ModesDisplay controller Video modes Video modes VGA Appendix B Video modes XGA Appendix B Video modes XGA Video modes Super XGA+ Video modes Super XGA+ Appendix B Display Settings FigureB-1 Display Properties Extended Desktop Figure B-3 WinDVD Figure B-5 Setup Appendix B AT Commands Repeat last commandAppendix C +++ Escape sequence Dn Dial Answer commandBn Communication standard setting En Echo command Hook controlRequest ID information Appendix C 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 Dial tone detect Busy tone detectRecall stored profile Data Carrier Detect DCD control Load factory settings Dn DTR control Tn Self-test commands Gn V.22bis guard tone controlKn Local flow control selection Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW Zn=x Store telephone number Display Current ConfigurationStore current configuration \Nn Error control mode selection \Qn Local flow control selection Cn Data compression control \Vn Protocol result codeView numbers in blacklist Registers Register valuesAppendix D ATSn? S3 Command line termination character user defined S0 Auto answer ring numberS1 Ring counter S2 AT escape character user defined S5 Command line editing character user defined S4 Response formatting character user definedS6 Wait before dialing Appendix D S7 Connection completion time-out S8 Comma pause timeS11 Dtmf dialing speed S12 Escape guard time 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 AT Command Appendix E Appendix E Installing the internal modem Installing the modem board and jackInternal Modem Guide Appendix F Removing the internal modem A02-0604JP Appendix F Wireless LAN Card SpecificationsRadio Characteristics Appendix G Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Supported Frequency Sub-bands Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a Appendix G Wireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode AC Power Cord Connectors Appendix H USA and Canada Australia Europe Parts Numbers Appendix Configurations Glossary Glossary-1 Adaptor Glossary-2 Cache memory Glossary-3 Capacity Glossary-4 Dialog box Glossary-5 Disk drive Glossary-6 Hardware Glossary-7 Hertz Glossary-8 Monitor Glossary-9 Motherboard Glossary-10 Prompt Glossary-11 Radio frequency interference RFI shield Glossary-12 Write protection Glossary-13 Glossary-14 Index Index-1 Index-2 Index Index-3 Toshiba Index-4