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Toshiba A40 Series manual Getting Started

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GETTING STARTED

User's Manual

Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery DVD-ROM

If preinstalled files are damaged, use the Product Recovery DVD-ROM to restore them. To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below.

CAUTION: When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost.

1.Load the Product Recovery DVD-ROM in the fixed optical media drive and turn off the computer’s power.

2.Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power. When In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears, release the F12 key.

3.Use the left or right cursor key to select the DVD-ROM icon in the display menu. For details, refer to the Boot priority section in Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords.

4.Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Contents

Toshiba Copyright DisclaimerTrademarks FCC information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity InformationFCC conditions ContactVcci Class B Information Modem warning notice Conformity StatementNetwork 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 Grand Tour Getting StartedXxvi Restoring the preinstalled software from Operating BasicsXxvii 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 ProcessorPower FeaturesMemory 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 sideUniversal Serial BusSecurity 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 DVDsDVD-ROM drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveDVD-R/-RW drive DVD Multi drive DVD±RW drive DVD Dual 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 powerTurning off the power Shut Down mode Boot modeStarting up for the first time Hibernation mode Turning off the powerBenefits of hibernation Automatic Hibernation Open Toshiba Power SaverStarting Hibernation Select Turn Off ComputerStandby mode Data save in hibernation modeBenefits of standby Executing standbyClickstart, click Turn Off Computerand clickStandby Restarting the computer Standby limitationsRestarting 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 driveWriting 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 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 Media care Data verificationCD/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 communication switch Wireless LANSecurity Wireless communication Indicator Indicatorstatus IndicationLAN cable types Connecting LAN cable 12 Connecting the LAN cableCleaning the computer Disconnecting LAN cableMoving the computer Heat dispersal Heat dispersalOperating Basics Keyboard Keyboard Keyboard Typewriter keysF1 … 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 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 batteryCare and use of the battery pack Safety precautionsCare and use of the battery pack Modes Care and use of the battery pack Procedures Charging the batteriesBattery charging notice Charging time hours Battery type Power on Power offTime 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 printerPrecautions 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 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 PrinterWhere to write Toshiba supportBefore you call Toshiba support InEurope Germany&AustriaTroubleshooting Ppendixesa Appendixes Power Requirements SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions Appendix aBuilt-in Modem NetworkcontrolunitNCUDisplay Controller and Modes Display controllerAppendix 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 sequenceAnswer command Bn Communication standard settingDn Dial Request ID information En Echo commandHook control Appendix CLn 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 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 WWDisplay Current Configuration Store current configurationZn=x Store telephone number \Nn Error control mode selection \Qn Local flow control selection\Vn Protocol result code View numbers in blacklistCn 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 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 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