Toshiba A50 Software

User’s Manual 1-2

Introduction

Software

Windows XP Home Edition or Professional

■The following software is preinstalled:

■Microsoft® Windows XP Home Edition or Professional

■Modem driver

■Display Driver for Windows

■TOSHIBA Utilities

■Wireless LAN driver (Can be used only for Wireless LAN models)

■Sound Driver for Windows

■DVD Video Player

■LAN Driver

■Pointing device Driver

■TOSHIBA Power Saver

■TOSHIBA User’s Manual

■TOSHIBA Console

■TOSHIBA Config Free

■TOSHIBA Touch and Launch

■TOSHIBA Touch pad On/Off Utility

■TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool

■TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

■Documentation:

■TOSHIBA A50 Series User's Manual

■TOSHIBA A50 Quickstart

■Microsoft Windows XP Getting Started booklet

■Safety Instruction Manual

■Warranty information

■TOSHIBA Tools & Utilities CD-ROM

■Product Recovery Disk

Contents

Main TOSHIBA A50 TOSHIBA A50 TOSHIBA A50 TOSHIBA A50 TOSHIBA A50 TOSHIBA A50 TOSHIBA A50TOSHIBA A50 Users Manual Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks Modem warning notice Conformity Statement Network Compatibility Statement Optical disc drive safety instructions DVD Super Multi DV-W24E TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-C2612 DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW SD-R2512 DVD-R/-RW SD-R6112, SD-R6332 HITACHI LG DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW GCC-4241N Panasonic DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW UJDA750 DVD-R/-RW UJ-811BTJB-A DVD Super Multi UJ-820 International precautions Page General Precautions Stress injury Heat warning Pressure or impact damage PC Card overheating Mobile phones Central Processing Unit ("CPU") Performance Disclaimer RTC battery CE compliance Working environment Network connection (Class A warning) Information on the secure use of the CD-RW Wireless LAN and your Health Safety Instruction for Wireless Products Limitation of Liability Usage Restrictions WARNING NOTE Table of Contents General Precautions Preface Page Page Page Page Page Preface Manual contents Conventions Abbreviations Icons Keys Key operation S Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment checklist Hardware Software Windows XP Home Edition or Professional Features Processor Memory Power Disks Display Keyboard Pointing Device Ports Slots Multimedia Communications Page Security Software Special features Page Page Utilities Page Options Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed Left side CB Right side Backside Page Underside Front with the display open Page System indicators Keyboard indicators USB floppy disk drive (optional) Fixed optical media drives Region codes for DVD drives and media Writable discs CDs DVDs Formats DVD-ROM drive DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW drive DVD-R/-RW drive DVD Super Multi drive AC adaptor Chapter 3 Getting Started Setting up your work space General conditions Placement of the computer Seating and posture Lighting Work habits Installing the battery pack Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Windows XP setup Turning off the power Shut Down mode (Boot mode) Hibernation Mode Benefits of hibernation Starting Hibernation Automatic Hibernation Data save in Hibernation Mode Standby Mode Benefits of Standby Mode Executing Standby Mode Standby Mode limitations Restarting the computer Restoring the preinstalled software Restoring the complete system Restoring TOSHIBA utilities and drivers Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the Touch pad Using the USB floppy disk drive Connecting 3 1/2" floppy disk drive Disconnecting 3 1/2" floppy disk drive Using optical media drives Loading discs Page Removing discs Audio/Video controls Next and Previous buttons Play/Pause and Stop buttons Writing CDs on DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW drive Before writing or rewriting When writing or rewriting Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive Important message (DVD-R/-RW drive) Important message (DVD Super Multi drive) Disclaimer (DVD-R/-RW drive) Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi drive) Before writing or rewriting Page When writing or rewriting RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA Data Verification DLA for TOSHIBA Video Media care CD/DVDs Floppy disks Sound System Volume control Microphone level Audio controller Power management Modem Region selection Properties menu Setting Modem Selection Dialing Properties Connecting Disconnecting Wireless LAN Security Wireless communication switch Wireless communication indicator LAN LAN cable types Connecting LAN cable Disconnecting LAN cable Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Heat dispersal Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys Users Manual 5-2 The Keyboard F1 F12 function keys Soft keys: Fn key combinations Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard A 101-key enhanced keyboard layout _ Hot keys Page Page Fn Sticky key Windows special keys Keypad overlay Turning on the overlays Arrow mode Numeric mode Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on) Temporarily using overlay (overlay off) Temporarily changing modes Generating ASCII characters Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions Page Power indicators Battery indicator DC IN 15V indicator Power indicator Battery types High Capacity battery pack Battery pack Real Time Clock battery S Care and use of the battery pack Safety precautions Danger Warning Caution Note Charging the batteries Procedures Time Battery charging notice Monitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating time Retaining data with power off Extending battery life Replacing the battery pack Removing the battery pack Installing the battery pack Starting the computer by password S Power-up modes Windows utilities Hot keys Panel power on/off System Auto Off Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords HW Setup Accessing HW Setup HW Setup window General Setup Password User Password S Parallel/Printer Parallel Port Mode Page CPU Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode Boot Priority Boot Priority Options Page HDD Priority Options Page Chapter 8 Optional Devices PC Card Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Memory expansion Installing a memory module Removing a memory module Additional battery pack Additional AC adaptor Battery charger USB floppy disk drive External monitor TV Changing the resolution i.LINK (IEEE1394) Precautions Connecting Disconnecting Security lock Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process Preliminary checklist Analyzing the problem Hardware and system checklist System start-up Self test Power Overheating power down S AC power Battery Real Time Clock Password Keyboard LCD panel Hard disk drive DVD-ROM drive Page DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW DVD-R/-RW drive Page DVD Super Multi drive Floppy disk drive PC Card Pointing device Touch pad USB mouse USB Memory expansion Sound system Monitor i.LINK (IEEE1394) Modem LAN Wireless LAN Printer TOSHIBA support Before you call Where to write Appendix A Specifications Physical Dimensions Environmental Requirements Power Requirements Built-in Modem Page Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Display controller Video modes Table1 Video modes (VGA) Table1 Video modes (VGA) continued Table 2 Video modes (855GME) Page Table 2 Video modes (855GME) continued Table 3 Video modes (852GM) Page Table 3 Video modes (852GM) continued Display Settings Page Page Page Appendix C Internal Modem Guide Installing the internal modem Removing the internal modem Appendix D Wireless LAN Card Specifications Radio Characteristics Supported Frequency Sub-bands Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision B and G) Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision A) Wireless Channels Sets (Turbo Mode) Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors Certification agencies Europe: Appendix F If your computer is stolen TOSHIBA Theft Registration Glossary A B bit: C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T Page Index A B C D E F G H I L M P R S T