Parallel printer, External monitor | Toshiba A60 specs

OPTIONAL DEVICES

User’s Manual

Parallel printer

You can connect any standard Centronics-compatible parallel printer to your computer. All you need is an IBM PC™ parallel printer cable. Your dealer can supply one or you can purchase one at most computer stores.

The cable’s connectors are designed so that it is impossible for you to connect them incorrectly. You can also connect a parallel printer . To connect a printer, follow these steps:

1.Turn off the computer.

2.Insert one end of the cable into the computer’s parallel port.

3.Tighten the screws that fasten the cable connector to the computer’s parallel port.

4.Insert the other end of the cable into the printer’s parallel connector.

5.Fasten the connector to the printer with the clips on the parallel port.

6.Turn on the printer.

7.Turn on the computer.

8.Start the Hardware Setup program. Refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords.

9.Select the Parallel/Printer tab from the TOSHIBA HW Setup window.

10.Set the Parallel Port Mode and press OK.

11.Choose Reboot for the change to take effect.

12.Select the printer in Windows Add Print Wizard. To access the Add Print Wizard utility, click Start, point to Settings, click Printers and double click the Add Printer icon.

External monitor

An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer. The computer supports VGA and Super VGA video modes. To connect a monitor, follow the steps below.

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Toshiba A60 user manual Parallel printer, External monitor

Contents

Page Copyright DisclaimerTrademarks FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Infor- mation FCC information Contact FCC conditions Conformity Statement Vcci Class B Information Modem warning notice Japan regulations Network Compatibility StatementRegion selection Redial Type of service Telephone company proceduresPursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment If problems ariseDisconnection Fax brandingPage 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 DVD-ROM drive safety instructions Toshiba Samsung SD-C2612Locationofofthether requiredlabellabel 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 Getting Started Restoring the preinstalled software fromOperating Basics Xxvi Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Xxvii Power and Power-Up Modes KeyboardXxviii Troubleshooting HW Setup and PasswordsOptional Devices Xxix Appendixes Glossary Index Preface Manual contents Abbreviations ConventionsIcons Keys Display Key operationMessages Conventions Stress injury Heat injury General PrecautionsPressure or impact damage Xxxv Mobile phone PC card overheatingCentral Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer Xxxvi Equipment checklist ChapterHardware Software Processor FeaturesMemory Disks DVD-ROM DVD-R DVD-RW CD-DA DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM CD-DA Display Power KeyboardPorts Slots MultimediaCommunications Special features SecuritySoftware Or hardware access for a time specified. You can specify Utilities Utilities Toshibapc Options Options Grand Tour Front with the display closedChapter IN-1 M Emory C ARD Left side Right side Right side LAN Jack Back side Back side Underside of the computer Underside Front with the display open Front with the display openCover Grand Tour System indicators Power source/system indicatorsSystem indicators Keypad overlay indicators Indicator Keyboard indicatorUSB diskette drive USB diskette drive Optical Media drive Region codes for DVD drives and mediaWritable discs DVD-ROM drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveOptical Media drive DVD+-R/+-RW drive DVD-R/-RW drive DVD Super Multi drive AC adaptorAC adaptor DVD+RW write Grand Tour Getting Started Setting up your work space Placement of computerGeneral conditions 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 Shut Down mode Boot mode Turning off the powerStarting up for the first time Starting up for the first time Benefits of hibernation Hibernation mode Open Toshiba Power Save Select Turn Off ComputerSelect Hibernate 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 Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Audio/Video controlsNext and Previous buttons Play/Pause and Stop 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 Writing CD/DVDs on DVD+-R/+-RW drive Disclaimer DVD-R/-RW driveImportant message 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 Setting Properties menuModem Selection Dialing Properties Connecting Disconnecting Wireless communicationsWireless LAN Radio links Wireless communication Indicator Wireless communication switch LAN Connecting LAN cable Disconnecting LAN cable Cleaning the computer Heat dispersal Moving the computer Typewriter keys Keyboard F1 … F12 function keys Soft keys Fn key combinationsEmulating keys on enhanced keyboard Soft keys Fn key combinations Hotkeys Display clarity increases with the brightness level Wireless setting Fn + F8 are not used Keypad overlay Windows special keysFn Sticky key Turning on the overlays Numeric mode Arrow mode Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Temporarily using overlay overlay offTemporarily changing modes Hold Alt + Fn Generating Ascii characters Power conditions Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions Power indicators Battery indicatorDC in indicator Battery types Power indicatorBattery Care and use of the battery pack Real time clock batterySafety precautions Modes Care and use of the battery pack Charging the batteries Procedures Battery charging noticeTime 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 Panel power off Power-up modesWindows utilities System Auto Off Accessing HW Setup HW Setup HW Setup window PasswordGeneral HW Setup window Parallel/Printer Parallel Port Mode Boot Priority Options Boot Priority Enter USB Cards / I/O Power devicesPeripheral devices Other 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 Additional battery pack 12 Cell Additional AC adaptorUSB FDD Kit External monitor Parallel printer Television Television Security lock Connecting a television Troubleshooting Problem solving processPreliminary checklist Analyzing the problem Hardware and system checklist Hardware and system checklistSystem start-up 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 writeBefore you call Toshiba support OutsideofEurope Australia Appendixes Appendix a Specifications Built-in Modem Display Controller and Modes Display controllerAppendix B Video Modes Repeat last command AT CommandsAppendix C +++ Escape sequence Dn Dial Bn Communication standard setting Hn Hook control En Echo commandRequest ID information Appendix C Nn Modulation handshake Mn Monitor speaker mode On Return on-line to data mode Select pulse dialingQn Result code control Xn Result code selection, call progress monitoring Vn DCE response format Busy tone detect Dial tone detectZn Recall stored profile Cn Data Carrier Detect DCD control Dn DTR control Load factory settings Gn V.22bis guard tone control Self-test commandsKn Local flow control selection Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW Display Current Configuration Store current configurationZn=x Store telephone number \Qn Local flow control selection \Nn Error control mode selection Cn Data compression control View numbers in blacklist Register values RegistersAppendix D ATSn? S3 Command line termination character user defined S1 Ring counterS2 AT escape character user defined S4 Response formatting character user defined S5 Command line editing character user definedS6 Wait before dialing Appendix D S8 Comma pause time S7 Connection completion time-outS11 Dtmf dialing speed S12 Escape guard time S37 Dial line rate AT command set result codes Result code summaryResult Code Numeric Description Delayed Mode Appendix EFunction Transmission speed Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection Appendix E AT Command Card specifications Wireless LANRadio characteristics Appendix F Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B Supported frequency sub-bandsUser’s Manual 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 Installing the modem board Internal Modem GuideAppendix H 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