Wireless communication switch | Toshiba A60 specification

OPERATING BASICS

User’s manual

Security

Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security:

◆Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible to falsify the origin of a message.

◆Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy.

Wireless communication switch

You can enable or disable Wireless LAN functions, with the on/off switch. No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off. Slide the switch to the right (toward the back of the computer) to turn it on and the left (toward the front of the computer) to turn it off.

CAUTION: Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals. Check the indicator. It will stop glowing when the wireless communication function is off.

Wireless communication Indicator

The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless communi- cation functions.

Indicator status	Indication

Indicator off	Wireless communication switch is set to off.
	Automatic power down because of overheating.
	Power malfunction
Indicator glows	Wireless communication switch is on.
	Wireless LAN is turned on by an application.

If you used the Task Bar to disable W-LAN, restart the computer or follow the

procedures below to enable the system to recognize W-LAN. Open or click the

following: start, Control Panel, System, Hardware, Device Manager, Network adapters, Atheros AR5001 Wireless Adapter and enable.

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Toshiba A60 user manual Wireless communication switch, Wireless communication Indicator

Contents

Page Trademarks CopyrightDisclaimer FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Infor- mation FCC information Contact FCC conditions Conformity Statement Vcci Class B Information Modem warning notice Redial Network Compatibility StatementJapan regulations Region selection Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Type of serviceTelephone company procedures Fax branding If problems ariseInstructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment DisconnectionPage AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Modem warning notice for Australia Any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, General conditions CFR Optical disc drive standards Locationofofthether requiredlabellabel DVD-ROM drive safety instructionsToshiba Samsung SD-C2612 Toshiba Samsung SD-R6332 DVD-R/-RW drive safety instructions Pioneer DVR-K13TBA Matsushita UJ-811BTJA-A Matsushita UJDA760 CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive safety in- structions Location of the required label Toshiba Samsung SD-R2512 Pioneer DVR-K13TBT DVD +-R/+-RW drive safety instruc- tions Hlds GWA-4040N Matsuahita UJ-820B DVD Super Multi drive safety instruc- tions Teac DV-W24E NÅR SIKKERHEDSAF-BRYDER Page Table of Contents Xxvi Restoring the preinstalled software fromGetting Started Operating Basics Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Xxvii Xxviii Power and Power-Up ModesKeyboard Xxix HW Setup and PasswordsTroubleshooting Optional Devices Appendixes Glossary Index Preface Manual contents Keys ConventionsAbbreviations Icons Conventions Key operationDisplay Messages Xxxv General PrecautionsStress injury Heat injury Pressure or impact damage Xxxvi PC card overheatingMobile phone Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer Hardware Equipment checklistChapter Software Disks FeaturesProcessor Memory DVD-ROM DVD-R DVD-RW CD-DA DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM CD-DA Display Ports PowerKeyboard Communications SlotsMultimedia Software Special featuresSecurity Or hardware access for a time specified. You can specify Utilities Utilities Toshibapc Options Options Chapter Grand TourFront with the display closed IN-1 M Emory C ARD Left side Right side Right side LAN Jack Back side Back side Underside of the computer Underside Cover Front with the display openFront with the display open Grand Tour System indicators System indicatorsPower source/system indicators Keypad overlay indicators USB diskette drive Keyboard indicatorIndicator USB diskette drive Writable discs Optical Media driveRegion codes for DVD drives and media Optical Media drive DVD-ROM driveCD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD+-R/+-RW drive DVD-R/-RW drive DVD+RW write AC adaptorDVD Super Multi drive AC adaptor Grand Tour Getting Started General conditions Setting up your work spacePlacement of computer Seating and posture Setting up your work space Work habits Lighting Connecting the AC adaptor Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Starting up for the first time Turning off the powerShut Down mode Boot mode Starting up for the first time Benefits of hibernation Hibernation mode Select Hibernate Open Toshiba Power SaveSelect Turn Off Computer Benefits of standby Standby mode Click Start, click Turn Off Computer and click Stand by Executing standby Restarting the computer Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad Connecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Using the USB diskette drive Disconnecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Using optical media drives Pressing the DVD-ROM eject button Loading discs Pulling the drawer open Closing the DVD-ROM drawer Removing a CD/DVD Removing discs Play/Pause and Stop buttons Audio/Video controlsWriting CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Next and Previous buttons Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Before writing or rewriting Disclaimer CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive When writing or rewriting Important message DVD-R/-RW drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive When writing or rewriting Important message DVD+-R/+-RW drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD+-R/+-RW driveDisclaimer DVD-R/-RW drive Pioneervideocorporation DVD+R Mitsubishichemicalcorporation Disclaimer DVD+-R/+-RW drive Important message DVD Super Multi drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive When writing or rewriting RecordNow! Basic for Toshiba Disclaimer DVD Super Multi drive DLA for Toshiba Data Verification Video When WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is used How to make a DVD-Video Installing InterVideo WinDVD Creator Important information for use How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator Media care Diskettes CD/DVDs Region selection Modem Modem Selection SettingProperties menu Dialing Properties Connecting Radio links Wireless communicationsDisconnecting Wireless LAN Wireless communication Indicator Wireless communication switch LAN Connecting LAN cable Disconnecting LAN cable Cleaning the computer Heat dispersal Moving the computer Typewriter keys Keyboard Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard F1 … F12 function keysSoft keys Fn key combinations Soft keys Fn key combinations Hotkeys Display clarity increases with the brightness level Wireless setting Fn + F8 are not used Turning on the overlays Windows special keysKeypad overlay Fn Sticky key Numeric mode Arrow mode Temporarily changing modes Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay onTemporarily using overlay overlay off Hold Alt + Fn Generating Ascii characters Power conditions Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions DC in indicator Power indicatorsBattery indicator Battery Battery typesPower indicator Safety precautions Care and use of the battery packReal time clock battery Modes Care and use of the battery pack Charging the batteries Time ProceduresBattery charging notice Monitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating time Extending battery life Retaining data with power off Removing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack Slide the locking latches to the unlocked position Installing the battery pack Starting the computer by password System Auto Off Power-up modesPanel power off Windows utilities Accessing HW Setup HW Setup General HW Setup windowPassword HW Setup window Parallel/Printer Parallel Port Mode Boot Priority Options Boot Priority Enter USB Other Power devicesCards / I/O Peripheral devices PC cards Installing a PC card PC cards Removing a PC card SD card/MultiMediaCard/Memory Stick Installing an SD card/MultiMediaCard/Memory Stick Removing the SD card/MultiMediaCard/Memory Stick Removing an SD card/MultiMediaCard/Memory Stick Memory expansion Installing memory module Memory expansion Seat the cover and secure it with one screw Removing memory module USB FDD Kit Additional battery pack 12 CellAdditional AC adaptor External monitor Parallel printer Television Television Security lock Connecting a television Preliminary checklist TroubleshootingProblem solving process Analyzing the problem System start-up Hardware and system checklistHardware and system checklist Self test Power Even though the DC in indicator stops blinking Problem Procedure Battery Password Hard disk drive LCD panel ProblemProcedure DVD-ROM Check whether the CD/DVD is dirty. If it is, wipe it No obstruction. Remove any foreign object DVD +-R/+-RW drive Grand Tour DVD-RAM Diskette drive Printer Infrared port Touch Pad Pointing device Hardware icon Click the Pointer Options tab USB mouse Monitor PC card Sound system TV output signal Modem USB No Carrier LAN Standby/Hibernation Link IEEE1394 Wireless LAN Toshiba support Where to writeToshiba support Before you call OutsideofEurope Australia Appendixes Appendix a Specifications Built-in Modem Appendix B Display Controller and ModesDisplay controller Video Modes +++ Escape sequence AT CommandsRepeat last command Appendix C Dn Dial Bn Communication standard setting Appendix C En Echo commandHn Hook control Request ID information Nn Modulation handshake Mn Monitor speaker mode Qn Result code control On Return on-line to data modeSelect pulse dialing Xn Result code selection, call progress monitoring Vn DCE response format Cn Data Carrier Detect DCD control Dial tone detectBusy tone detect Zn Recall stored profile Dn DTR control Load factory settings Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW Self-test commandsGn V.22bis guard tone control Kn Local flow control selection Zn=x Store telephone number Display Current ConfigurationStore current configuration \Qn Local flow control selection \Nn Error control mode selection Cn Data compression control View numbers in blacklist ATSn? RegistersRegister values Appendix D S2 AT escape character user defined S3 Command line termination character user definedS1 Ring counter Appendix D S5 Command line editing character user definedS4 Response formatting character user defined S6 Wait before dialing S12 Escape guard time S7 Connection completion time-outS8 Comma pause time S11 Dtmf dialing speed S37 Dial line rate Result Code Numeric Description AT command set result codesResult code summary Delayed Function Transmission speed ModeAppendix E Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection Appendix E AT Command Appendix F Wireless LANCard specifications Radio characteristics User’s Manual Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision BSupported frequency sub-bands Appendix F Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a Wireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode Appendix G Power Cord and Connectors Australia Europe USA and Canada Appendix H Installing the modem boardInternal Modem Guide Removing the modem board Appendix Parts Numbers Glossary-1 Glossary Glossary-2 AccuPoint Glossary-3 Byte Glossary-4 Cache memory Glossary-5 Delete Glossary-6 Device driver Glossary-7 Host computer Glossary-8 Hot dock/undock Glossary-9 Modem Glossary-10 Monitor Glossary-11 RAM Glossary-12 Restart Glossary-13 Write protection Index-1 Index Index-2 Index-3 Index Index-4