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Troubleshooting

Where to write

If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related, write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed below:

	Outside of Europe	In Europe
	Australia	Germany & Austria
	TOSHIBA Australia Pty. Ltd.	TOSHIBA Europe (I.E.) GmbH
	Information Systems Division	Geschäftsbereich,
	84-92 Talavera Road	Deutschland-Österreich
	North Ryde N.S.W. 2113	Hammfelddamm 8,
	Sydney	D-41460 Neuss, Germany

	Canada	France
	TOSHIBA of Canada Ltd.	TOSHIBA Systèms France S.A.
	191 McNabb Street,	7, Rue Ampère B.P. 131,
	Markham, Ontario	92804 Puteaux Cedex
	L3R 8H2

	China	Netherlands
	TOSHIBA Computer Systems	TOSHIBA Information Systems,
	(Shanghai) Co., Ltd.	Benelux B.V.
	Bldg. 33, No. 351, Jinzang Road,	Rivium Boulevard
	Pudong New Area,	41 2909 LK Capelle a/d IJssel
	Shanghai,
	P.R. China 201206

	Singapore	Spain
	TOSHIBA Singapore Pte. Ltd.	TOSHIBA Information Systems,
	438B Alexandra Road #06-01	ESPAÑA
	438B Alexandra Road #06-01	Parque Empresarial San Fernando
	Alexandra Technopark	Parque Empresarial San Fernando
	Alexandra Technopark	Edificio Europa, la Planta,
	Singapore 119968	Edificio Europa, la Planta,
	Singapore 119968	Escalera A 28830 Madrid
		Escalera A 28830 Madrid

User’s Manual

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Toshiba A50 user manual Where to write, Outside of Europe Australia Germany & Austria, Canada France, China Netherlands

Contents

Satellite A50 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual Disclaimer CopyrightTrademarks FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information FCC informationFCC conditions Contact Modem warning noticeVcci Class B Information Conformity Statement Network Compatibility Statement Japan regulationsRegion selection Redial Telephone company procedures Type of serviceIf problems arise Disconnection Fax branding Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Modem warning notice for Australia User’s Manual General conditions Teac Optical disc drive safety instructions DVD Super Multi DV-W24E Toshiba DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW SD-R2512 DVD-R/-RW SD-R6112, SD-R6332 Hitachi LG DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW UJDA750 Panasonic DVD-R/-RW UJ-811BTJB-A DVD Super Multi UJ-820 Vorsicht Dieses Gerät enthält ein Laser-System und ist als International precautions Xxi User’s Manual Xxii Table of Contents Getting Started Xxv Heat dispersal Keyboard Security lock HW Setup Accessing HW Setup Toshiba support -22Before you call -22 Where to write Preface Manual contents Abbreviations ConventionsIcons Keys Display Key operationMessages Preface Xxxii User’s Manual Stress injury Heat injury General PrecautionsPressure or impact damage Mobile phone PC card overheatingCentral Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer RTC battery General Precautions Xxxvi User’s Manual Introduction Equipment checklistHardware Software FeaturesWindows XP Home Edition, Professional Memory Power Hard disk drive DisksUSB floppy disk Drive Optional DVD-ROM DVD-R DVD-RW Display Pointing Device KeyboardPorts Slots Communications Security Wireless LANSoftware Special features Battery save mode Intelligent powerPanel power on/off Low battery Utilities Toshiba Zooming DiagnosticToolUtility RecordNow! Basic Options Battery chargerMemory expansion USB floppy disk Kit Grand Tour IndicatorsFront with the display closed System Left side Headphone jack Right side Universal BacksideUSB 2.0 port DC in 15V jack Indicator orange Link indicatorParallel port USB 2.0 port Video-out jack Underside Battery releaseLatch1 Latch2 Front with the display open Power button Power System indicatorsBattery Built-in HDD Arrow mode Keyboard indicatorsNumeric mode Caps Lock Eject button USB floppy disk drive Region codes for DVD drives and media Fixed optical media drivesWritable discs CDs Formats DVDsCD-ROM drive DVD-ROM drive DVD-R/-RW drive DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW driveDVD Super Multi drive DVD read Speed maximum CD read CD-R write CD-RW write 11 The AC adaptor AC adaptor Grand Tour User’s Manual Getting Started Setting up your work space Placement of the computer Lighting Seating and posture Work habits Installing the battery pack Securing the battery pack Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor This section describes how to turn on the power Turning on the power Turning off the power Windows XP setupShut Down mode Boot mode Hibernation mode Open Toshiba Power Saver Data save in hibernation modeStarting Hibernation Automatic Hibernation Benefits of standby Standby mode Executing standby Restarting the computerStandby limitations Click Start, click Turn Off Computer and click Stand by Getting Started Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad Connecting 3 1/2 floppy disk drive Using the USB floppy disk driveDrag and drop Scroll Disconnecting 3 1/2 floppy disk drive Using optical media drivesClick floppy disk drive Pressing the DVD-ROM eject button Loading discs Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the drawer Removing discs Audio/Video controlsNext and Previous buttons Next Play/Pause and Stop buttons Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW driveBefore writing or rewriting Play/Pause When writing or rewriting Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW driveImportant message DVD-R/-RW drive Important message DVD Super Multi drive Disclaimer DVD Super Multi drive DVD-RWDVD Specifications for Rerecordable Disc for Version Operating Basics RecordNow! Basic for Toshiba Data Verification Video DLA for Toshiba Media care When WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is usedCD/DVDs Sound System Volume controlFloppy disks Microphone level Modem Power managementAudio controller Sound quality Properties menu SettingModem Selection Dialing Properties Disconnecting Connecting Wireless communication switch Wireless LANSecurity Connecting LAN cable Wireless communication indicatorIndicator status Indication LAN cable types Disconnecting LAN cable Cleaning the computer 11 Protruded portions Moving the computer Heat dispersal Typewriter keys Keyboard Soft keys Fn key combinations F1 … F12 function keysEmulating keys on enhanced keyboard Hot keys Keyboard Wireless setting Fn + F8 are not used Keypad overlay Windows special keysFn Sticky key Turning on the overlays Arrow mode Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay onNumeric mode Generating Ascii characters Temporarily using overlay overlay offTemporarily changing modes Power conditions Power and Power-Up ModesPower on Power off No operation Universal DC in 15V green Adaptor Power on Power off No operationNot DC in 15V off Connected Battery indicator Power indicatorsDC in 15V indicator Power indicator Battery typesHigh Capacity battery pack Blinking orange Battery pack Battery pack Real Time Clock battery Care and use of the battery packSafety precautions Power and Power-Up Modes Power and Power-Up Modes Charging the batteries ProceduresTime Battery charging notice Monitoring battery capacity Retaining data with power off Maximizing battery operating time Extending battery life Replacing the battery pack Releasing the battery pack Removing the battery pack Installing the battery pack Power-up modes Starting the computer by passwordPanel power on/off Windows utilities System Auto Off HW Setup HW Setup and PasswordsAccessing HW Setup HW Setup window General Password Parallel/Printer Parallel Port Mode Device Configuration Device Config Boot Priority Bar will appear only under the selected device Card. Default HDDs are searched for a boot commandFollowing order the built-in HDD, and the PC USB-FDD Legacy Emulation Optional Devices Power devicesCards/memory Peripheral devices Inserting a PC card PC card Removing a PC card Memory expansion Optional Devices You can install the main memory module in either slot Installing memory module Removing memory module Installing the memory module Additional AC adaptor PA3283U-2ACA or PA3283E- 2ACA Additional battery pack External monitor Battery charger Parallel printer Set the Parallel Port Mode and press OK Click start and click Control Panel Changing the resolution Link IEEE1394 Precautions Point to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Security lock Problem solving process Troubleshooting Analyzing the problem Preliminary checklist System start-up Hardware and system checklist Overheating power down PowerProblemProcedure Self test Battery AC powerProblem Procedure Real Time Clock Problem Keyboard PasswordLCD panel Hard disk drive Some CDs run correctly ProblemProcedure CD-ROM Use only media recommended by Toshiba If problems persist, contact your dealer DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R PC card Floppy disk drive Touch Pad Pointing device USB mouse USB Memory expansion Monitor Sound system Modem Link IEEE1394 LAN Wireless LAN Printer Toshiba supportBefore you call Outside of Europe Australia Germany & Austria Where to writeCanada France China Netherlands Rest of Europe Outside of Europe United States of America United Kingdom Physical Dimensions SpecificationsEnvironmental Requirements Built-in Modem Power Requirements Power supply Impedance Error correctingSpeed Transmitting level Specifications User’s Manual Display controller Display Controller and ModesVideo modes Video modes VGA Video Type Resolution CharacterScanning Mode Colors Frequency Pels Vertical Hz Vertical Video modes 855GMEColors Frequency Hz 64K/64K 100 640 16M/16M Video modes 852GM Virtual 1920 1400 16M/16M Virtual with XGA Panel only 1600 1920 Extended Desktop Display Settings FigureB-2 Intel 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller Prope Use Hardware Decode Acceleration Display Controller and Modes Display Controller and Modes User’s Manual Repeat last command AT CommandsAnswer command +++ Escape sequence En Echo command Bn Communication standard settingDn Dial Mn Monitor speaker mode Ln Monitor speaker volumeHook control Request ID information Nn Modulation handshake Return on-line to data modeSelect pulse dialing Result code control Select tone dialing Command Dial tone Busy Supported Result Code Detect SignalVn DCE response format Result code selection, call progress monitoring Busy tone detect Dial tone detectZn Recall stored profile Cn Data Carrier Detect DCD control Gn V.22bis guard tone control Load factory settingsKn Local flow control selection Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW Display Current Configuration Tn Self-test commandsStore current configuration \Nn Error control mode selection \Vn Protocol result code \Qn Local flow control selectionView numbers in blacklist Cn Data compression control Result Codes OK n=0,3 Error Otherwise Register values RegistersS0 Auto answer ring number ATSn? S1 Ring counter S3 Command line termination characteruser definedS2 AT escape character user defined S4 Response formatting character user defined S6 Wait before dialing S5 Command line editing character user definedS7 Connection completion time-out S11 Dtmf dialing speed S8 Comma pause timeS12 Escape guard time S37 Dial line rate Result Code Numeric Description AT command set result codes DELAYED*2 Registers User’s Manual Function Transmission speed Mode Connect 32000 EC V90= AT CommandV90=0 V90=1 User’s Manual Appendix F Installing the internal modem Removing the internal modem Card Specifications Wireless LANRadio Characteristics Supported Frequency Sub-bands Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and GModulation Technique 102457*1 Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a122467*2 132472*2 Wireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode Certification agencies AC Power Cord and ConnectorsEurope Germany Switzerland Parts Numbers Configurations Parts Numbers Abbreviations Glossary Glossary Ascii Glossary-4 User’s Manual Glossary-5 Erase See delete Glossary-7 Glossary-8 User’s Manual Main board See motherboard Level 2 cache See cache Glossary-10 User’s Manual Glossary-11 Glossary-12 User’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary Glossary-14 User’s Manual Index Index Index-3 Index-4 User’s Manual