Toshiba Tecra A4 | Toshiba PTA42 instruction

TOSHIBA TECRA A4

Portable Personal Computer

User’s Manual

1

Image 1

Toshiba PTA42 user manual Toshiba Tecra A4, Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual

Contents

Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual Toshiba Tecra A4 Disclaimer CopyrightTrademarks When Using Your Computer Safety InstructionsMacrovision License of Notice FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Informa- tion FCC informationProduct Name Tecra A4 Model number PTA42 Contact FCC conditions Bsmi Notice Taiwan Only Conformity Statement Modem warning noticeNetwork Compatibility Statement Japan regulations Type of servicePursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Region selection If problems arise Telephone company proceduresDisconnection Fax branding Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Modem warning notice for AustraliaPage General conditions Following information is only for EU-member states Important Notice Optical disk drive standards Toshiba Samsung SD-C2732 DVD-ROM drive safety instructions Matsushita UJDA770 CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive safety instructions Hlds GCC-4244N Toshiba Samsung TS-L462C Matsushita UJ-841B DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive safety instructions Teac DV-W28EA Pioneer Corporation Pioneer DVR-K16 Class 1 Laster Product Laserschutzklasse 1 Produkt Page Page Preface Manual contents Abbreviations ConventionsIcons Keys Display Key operationMessages Conventions Xxx Stress injury Heat injury General PrecautionsPressure or impact damage Mobile phone PC card overheatingCentral Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer Xxxi Non-applicable Icons Wireless LAN/AtherosCopy Protection HDD Drive Capacity Main Memory Disclaimer Graphics Processing Unit GPU Performance DisclaimerImages LCD Brightness and Eye Strain Table of Contents Grand Tour Introduction Operating Basics Getting StartedXvi Xvii Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Keyboard Power and Power-Up ModesXviii Optional Devices HW Setup and PasswordsXix Hardware and system checklist Troubleshooting Xxi Appendixes Index GlossaryXxii Introduction Equipment checklistChapter Hardware Software Windows XP Professional/Home Edition Service Pack Features FeaturesProcessor Memory CD-RW/DVD Disks DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM DVD+R DL DVD-R DL CD-DA Pointing Device PowerPorts Multimedia Slots LAN Communications Security Special features Special features Utilities Toshiba PC Utilities Dimm Options Front with the display closed Grand Tour Indicator Left side Left side USB P Orts Right side Back side Back side15V Underside of the computer Underside Underside Toshiba Front with the display open System indicators System indicators Power source/system indicators Keyboard indicator 10 USB diskette drive USB diskette drive Region codes for DVD drives and media Optical Media driveWritable discs CDs CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD-ROM driveDVDs Formats DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive 11 The AC adaptor AC adaptor Getting Started Placement of computer Setting up your work spaceGeneral 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 Turning off the power Data save in hibernation modeStarting Hibernation Automatic Hibernation Benefits of standby Standby modeExecuting standby Standby limitations Restarting the computerRestarting the computer Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD Create Optical Recovery Discs Getting Started User’s Manual Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad Connecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Using the USB diskette drive Using the USB diskette drive Disconnecting 3 1/2 diskette driveClick Diskette drive Loading discs Using optical media drives Manual release with the eject hole Using optical media drives Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the drawer Closing the DVD-ROM drawer Removing discs Important message CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveBefore writing or rewriting Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Disclaimer CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive When writing or rewriting Important message DVD Super Multi +-R Dou- ble Layer drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive Victor Company of JAPAN, Limited When writing or rewriting RecordNow! Basic for Toshiba Disclaimer DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive Data Verification DLA for Toshiba When using WinDVD Creator 2 PlatinumVideo How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator How to make a DVD-VideoImportant information for use User’s Manual Media care CD/DVDs Using the microphoneDiskettes Region selection Modem AutoRun Mode SettingProperties menu Modem Selection ConnectingDialing Properties Location list for region selection Disconnecting Wireless LAN Wireless communicationsSecurity Wireless communication switch Bluetooth wireless technologyWorldwide operation Radio links Connecting LAN cable Wireless communication IndicatorIndicator status Indication LAN Jack Disconnecting LAN cable Cleaning the computer Cleaning the computerMoving the computer Heat dispersal BatteryMaximum Optimized Typewriter keys Keyboard Soft keys Fn key combinations F1 ... F12 function keysEmulating keys on enhanced keyboard Soft keys Fn key combinations Hotkeys User’s Manual Soft keys Fn key combinations User’s Manual Keypad overlay Windows special keysFn Sticky key Turning on the overlays Numeric mode Arrow modeTemporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Generating Ascii characters Temporarily using overlay overlay offTemporarily changing modes Generating Ascii characters User’s Manual Power conditions Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions Battery indicator Power indicatorsDC in indicator Power indicators Power indicator Battery typesBattery Real time clock battery Care and use of the battery packSafety precautions Care and use of the battery pack User’s Manual Care and use of the battery pack Charging the batteries Battery charging notice ProceduresCharging time hours Battery type Power on Power off Time Monitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating time Extending battery life Retaining data with power off Removing the battery pack Replacing the battery packReplacing the battery pack Slide the locking latch to the unlocked position Installing the battery pack Starting the computer by passwordStarting the computer by password Panel power on/off Power-up modesWindows utilities System Auto Off HW Setup HW Setup and PasswordsAccessing HW Setup Password HW Setup windowGeneral Verify Password HW Setup Display Parallel/Printer CPU Boot Priority Options Boot Priority Left Alt Enter Wake-up on Keyboard Keyboard Optional Devices Power devicesCards/memory Peripheral devices PC cards Installing a PC card PC cards Removing a PC card Express Card Installing an Express card Express Card Removing an Express card Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Installing a SD/MS/MS Pro/SM/MMC/xD cardSee below for the card capacities Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Removing a SD/MS/MS Pro/SM/MMC/xD card Memory expansion Installing memory module Removing the cover Memory expansion Removing the memory module Removing memory module Additional battery pack 12 Cell and 6 Cell Additional battery pack 12 Cell and 6 CellAdditional AC adaptor USB FDD Kit Connecting the Advanced Port Replicator External monitor Parallel printerParallel printer User’s Manual Link IEEE1394 TelevisionTelevision Precautions Security lock Security lockPoint to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click User’s Manual Problem solving process TroubleshootingPreliminary checklist Analyzing the problem Hardware and system checklist Hardware and system checklistSystem start-up Toshiba Self test AC power Overheating power downBattery ProblemProcedure Problem Procedure LCD panel Password Hard disk drive For more information, refer to , Operating Basics CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Hardware and system checklist DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive Diskette drive Printer Infrared port Click the Pointer Option tab Touch Pad USB mouse Click the Pointer Options tab PC card Monitor SD/MS/SM/MMC/xD card Sound system TV output signal USB Modem No Carrier Standby/Hibernation LAN Link IEEE1394 Bluetooth Before you call Toshiba supportToshiba support Europe Germany & Austria Where to write Appendix B Appendix aAppendix C Appendix D User’s Manual Physical Dimensions SpecificationsPower Requirements Appendix a Network control unit NCU Built-in Modem Display controller Display Controller and ModesAppendix B Table Video Modes Video Modes Repeat last command AT CommandsAppendix C +++ Escape sequence Bn Communication standard setting Answer commandDn Dial Hn Hook control En Echo commandRequest ID information Appendix C Mn Monitor speaker mode Ln Monitor speaker volumeNn Modulation handshake Select pulse dialing On Return on-line to data modeQn Result code control Vn DCE response format Select tone dialingXn Result code selection, call progress monitoring 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 Tn Self-test commandsKn Local flow control selection Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW Store current configuration Display Current ConfigurationZn=xStore telephone number \Qn Local flow control selection \Nn Error control mode selection View numbers in blacklist \Vn Protocol result codeCn Data compression control Register values RegistersAppendix D RATSn? S0 Auto answer ring number S3 Command line termination character user definedS1 Ring counter S2 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 Result code summary Result Code Numeric Description AT command set result codes Result Code Numeric Description User’s Manual 90/V.92 90/V.92 modeAppendix E Function Transmission speed Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection Appendix E AT Command User’s Manual Internal Modem Guide Installing the modem boardAppendix F Removing the modem board Card specifications Wireless LANRadio characteristics Appendix G Supported frequency sub-bands Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets 11G Turbo Mode Card specificationsWireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a Wireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode Appendix H AC Power Cord Connectors United Kingdom Appendix Parts Numbers HDD Configurations 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 Glossary-14 Index-1 Index Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6