Hard disk drive | Toshiba PTA42 manual

User’s Manual

Problem	Procedure
Problems above	Refer to your software’s documentation to deter-
remain unresolved or	mine if the software is causing the difficulty.
other problems occur
	Contact your dealer if the problems continue.

Hard disk drive

ProblemProcedure

Computer does not	Check if a diskette is in the diskette drive or a
boot from hard disk	CD-ROM is in the optical media drive. Remove
drive	any diskette and/or CD-ROM and check Boot
	priority. Refer to Chapter 7, Boot Priority.

	There may be a problem with your operating
	system files. Refer to your OS documentation.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Slow performance	Your files may be fragmented. Run SCANDISK
	and defragmenter to check the condition of your
	files and disk. Refer to your OS documentation
	or online HELP for information on running
	SCANDISK and the defragmenter.

	As a last resort, reformat the hard disk. Then,
	reload the operating system and other files.
	If problems persist, contact your dealer.

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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 Region selection Type of serviceJapan regulations Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Fax branding Telephone company proceduresIf problems arise Disconnection 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 Keys ConventionsAbbreviations Icons Conventions Key operationDisplay Messages Xxx Stress injury Heat injury General PrecautionsPressure or impact damage Xxxi PC card overheatingMobile phone Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer HDD Drive Capacity Wireless LAN/AtherosNon-applicable Icons Copy Protection LCD Brightness and Eye Strain Graphics Processing Unit GPU Performance DisclaimerMain Memory Disclaimer Images 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 Hardware Equipment checklistIntroduction Chapter Software Windows XP Professional/Home Edition Service Pack Memory FeaturesFeatures Processor 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 CDs Optical Media driveRegion codes for DVD drives and media Writable discs Formats DVD-ROM driveCD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVDs 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 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 Automatic Hibernation Data save in hibernation modeTurning off the power Starting 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 Location list for region selection ConnectingModem Selection Dialing Properties Disconnecting Wireless LAN Wireless communicationsSecurity Radio links Bluetooth wireless technologyWireless communication switch Worldwide operation Connecting LAN cable Wireless communication IndicatorIndicator status Indication LAN Jack Disconnecting LAN cable Cleaning the computer Cleaning the computerMoving the computer Optimized BatteryHeat dispersal Maximum 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 Turning on the overlays Windows special keysKeypad overlay Fn Sticky key Numeric mode Arrow modeTemporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Generating Ascii characters Temporarily using overlay overlay offGenerating Ascii characters Temporarily changing modes User’s Manual Power conditions Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions Power indicators Power indicatorsBattery indicator DC in indicator Power indicator Battery typesBattery Care and use of the battery pack Care and use of the battery packReal time clock battery Safety precautions User’s Manual Care and use of the battery pack Charging the batteries Time ProceduresBattery charging notice Charging time hours Battery type Power on Power off 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 System Auto Off Power-up modesPanel power on/off Windows utilities 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 Peripheral devices Power devicesOptional Devices Cards/memory 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 USB FDD Kit Additional battery pack 12 Cell and 6 CellAdditional battery pack 12 Cell and 6 Cell Additional AC adaptor 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 ProblemProcedure Overheating power downAC power Battery 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 D Appendix aAppendix B Appendix C User’s Manual Appendix a SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions Power Requirements Network control unit NCU Built-in Modem Display controller Display Controller and ModesAppendix B Table Video Modes Video Modes +++ Escape sequence AT CommandsRepeat last command Appendix C Bn Communication standard setting Answer commandDn Dial Appendix C En Echo commandHn Hook control Request ID information 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 Cn Data Carrier Detect DCD control Dial tone detectBusy tone detect Zn Recall stored profile Dn DTR control Load factory settings Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW Tn Self-test commandsGn V.22bis guard tone control Kn Local flow control selection 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 RATSn? RegistersRegister values Appendix D S2 AT escape character user defined S3 Command line termination character user definedS0 Auto answer ring number S1 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 summary Result Code Numeric Description AT command set result codes Result Code Numeric Description User’s Manual Function Transmission speed 90/V.92 mode90/V.92 Appendix E 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 Appendix G Wireless LANCard specifications Radio characteristics 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