Hardware and system checklist | Toshiba PTA42 specs

Hardware and system checklist

ProblemProcedure

Check the type of DVD/CD you are using. The drive supports:

DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video

CD-ROM: CD-DA, CD-Text, Photo CD (single/ multi-session), CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2, CD-ROMXA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2), Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA), CD-G (Audio CD only)

Recordable: CD-R, CD-RW

Check the region code on the DVD. It must match that on the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. Region codes are listed in the Optical Media drive section in Chapter 2, The Grand Tour.

Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing, make sure you are observing the following precautions:

•Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA

•Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing.

•Use only the software supplied with the com- puter for recording.

•Do not run or start other software during writ- ing.

•Do not jar the computer during writing.

•Do not connect/disconnect external devices or install/remove internal cards during writing.

If problems persist, contact your dealer.

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Toshiba PTA42 user manual Hardware and system checklist

Contents

Toshiba Tecra A4 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual 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 FCC conditions Contact Bsmi Notice Taiwan Only Conformity Statement Modem warning noticeNetwork Compatibility Statement Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Type of serviceJapan regulations Region selection Disconnection Telephone company proceduresIf problems arise Fax branding Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment Modem warning notice for Australia AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZPage General conditions Important Notice Following information is only for EU-member states Optical disk drive standards DVD-ROM drive safety instructions Toshiba Samsung SD-C2732 CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive safety instructions Matsushita UJDA770 Toshiba Samsung TS-L462C Hlds GCC-4244N DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive safety instructions Matsushita UJ-841B Teac DV-W28EA Pioneer DVR-K16 Pioneer Corporation Class 1 Laster Product Laserschutzklasse 1 Produkt Page Page Manual contents Preface Icons ConventionsAbbreviations Keys Messages Key operationDisplay Conventions Xxx Stress injury Heat injury General PrecautionsPressure or impact damage Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer PC card overheatingMobile phone Xxxi Copy Protection Wireless LAN/AtherosNon-applicable Icons HDD Drive Capacity Images Graphics Processing Unit GPU Performance DisclaimerMain Memory Disclaimer LCD Brightness and Eye Strain Table of Contents Introduction Grand Tour Operating Basics Getting StartedXvi Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Xvii Keyboard Power and Power-Up ModesXviii Optional Devices HW Setup and PasswordsXix Troubleshooting Hardware and system checklist Appendixes Xxi Index GlossaryXxii Chapter Equipment checklistIntroduction Hardware Windows XP Professional/Home Edition Service Pack Software Processor FeaturesFeatures Memory Disks CD-RW/DVD DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM DVD+R DL DVD-R DL CD-DA Pointing Device PowerPorts Slots Multimedia Communications LAN Security Special features Special features Utilities Utilities Toshiba PC Options Dimm Grand Tour Front with the display closed Indicator Left side Left side Right side USB P Orts Back side Back side15V Underside Underside of the computer Underside Front with the display open Toshiba System indicators System indicators Power source/system indicators Keyboard indicator USB diskette drive 10 USB diskette drive Writable discs Optical Media driveRegion codes for DVD drives and media CDs DVDs DVD-ROM driveCD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Formats DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive AC adaptor 11 The AC adaptor Getting Started Placement of computer Setting up your work spaceGeneral conditions Setting up your work space Seating and posture Lighting Work habits Connecting the AC adaptor Connecting the AC adaptor Turning on the power Opening the display Starting up for the first time Turning off the powerShut Down mode Boot mode Starting up for the first time Hibernation mode Benefits of hibernation Starting Hibernation Data save in hibernation modeTurning off the power Automatic Hibernation Benefits of standby Standby modeExecuting standby Standby limitations Restarting the computerRestarting the computer Create Optical Recovery Discs Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD Getting Started User’s Manual Using the Touch Pad Operating Basics Using the USB diskette drive Connecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Using the USB diskette drive Disconnecting 3 1/2 diskette driveClick Diskette drive Using optical media drives Loading discs Using optical media drives Manual release with the eject hole Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the drawer Removing discs Closing the DVD-ROM drawer Important message CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveBefore writing or rewriting Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation When writing or rewriting Disclaimer CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive Important message DVD Super Multi +-R Dou- ble Layer drive Victor Company of JAPAN, Limited When writing or rewriting Disclaimer DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive RecordNow! Basic for Toshiba Data Verification Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive 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 Modem Region selection AutoRun Mode SettingProperties menu Dialing Properties ConnectingModem Selection Location list for region selection Disconnecting Wireless LAN Wireless communicationsSecurity Worldwide operation Bluetooth wireless technologyWireless communication switch Radio links Connecting LAN cable Wireless communication IndicatorIndicator status Indication Disconnecting LAN cable LAN Jack Cleaning the computer Cleaning the computerMoving the computer Maximum BatteryHeat dispersal Optimized Keyboard Typewriter keys Soft keys Fn key combinations F1 ... F12 function keysEmulating keys on enhanced keyboard Hotkeys Soft keys Fn key combinations User’s Manual Soft keys Fn key combinations User’s Manual Fn Sticky key Windows special keysKeypad overlay Turning on the overlays Numeric mode Arrow modeTemporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Temporarily changing modes Temporarily using overlay overlay offGenerating Ascii characters Generating Ascii characters User’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions Power conditions DC in indicator Power indicatorsBattery indicator Power indicators Power indicator Battery typesBattery Safety precautions Care and use of the battery packReal time clock battery Care and use of the battery pack User’s Manual Care and use of the battery pack Charging the batteries Charging time hours Battery type Power on Power off ProceduresBattery charging notice Time Monitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating time Retaining data with power off Extending battery life 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 Windows utilities Power-up modesPanel power on/off System Auto Off HW Setup HW Setup and PasswordsAccessing HW Setup Password HW Setup windowGeneral HW Setup Verify Password Parallel/Printer Display CPU Boot Priority Boot Priority Options Enter Left Alt Keyboard Wake-up on Keyboard Cards/memory Power devicesOptional Devices Peripheral devices Installing a PC card PC cards Removing a PC card PC cards Installing an Express card Express Card Removing an Express card Express Card Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Installing a SD/MS/MS Pro/SM/MMC/xD cardSee below for the card capacities Removing a SD/MS/MS Pro/SM/MMC/xD card Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Installing memory module Memory expansion Memory expansion Removing the cover Removing memory module Removing the memory module Additional AC adaptor Additional battery pack 12 Cell and 6 CellAdditional battery pack 12 Cell and 6 Cell 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 Self test Toshiba Battery Overheating power downAC power ProblemProcedure Problem Procedure Password LCD panel 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 Infrared port Printer Touch Pad Click the Pointer Option tab USB mouse PC card Click the Pointer Options tab SD/MS/SM/MMC/xD card Monitor TV output signal Sound system USB Modem Standby/Hibernation No Carrier LAN Bluetooth Link IEEE1394 Before you call Toshiba supportToshiba support Where to write Europe Germany & Austria Appendix C Appendix aAppendix B Appendix D User’s Manual Power Requirements SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions Appendix a Built-in Modem Network control unit NCU Display controller Display Controller and ModesAppendix B Video Modes Table Video Modes Appendix C AT CommandsRepeat last command +++ Escape sequence Bn Communication standard setting Answer commandDn Dial Request ID information En Echo commandHn Hook control 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 Zn Recall stored profile Dial tone detectBusy tone detect Cn Data Carrier Detect DCD control Load factory settings Dn DTR control Kn Local flow control selection Tn Self-test commandsGn V.22bis guard tone control Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW Store current configuration Display Current ConfigurationZn=xStore telephone number \Nn Error control mode selection \Qn Local flow control selection View numbers in blacklist \Vn Protocol result codeCn Data compression control Appendix D RegistersRegister values RATSn? S1 Ring counter S3 Command line termination character user definedS0 Auto answer ring number S2 AT escape character user defined S6 Wait before dialing S5 Command line editing character user definedS4 Response formatting character user defined Appendix D S11 Dtmf dialing speed S7 Connection completion time-outS8 Comma pause time S12 Escape guard time S37 Dial line rate AT command set result codes Result code summary Result Code Numeric Description Result Code Numeric Description User’s Manual Appendix E 90/V.92 mode90/V.92 Function Transmission speed Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection AT Command Appendix E User’s Manual Internal Modem Guide Installing the modem boardAppendix F Removing the modem board Radio characteristics Wireless LANCard specifications Appendix G Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Supported frequency sub-bands Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets 11G Turbo Mode Card specificationsWireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a Wireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode AC Power Cord Connectors Appendix H United Kingdom Parts Numbers Appendix Configurations HDD Glossary Glossary-1 AccuPoint Glossary-2 Byte Glossary-3 Cache memory Glossary-4 Delete Glossary-5 Device driver Glossary-6 Host computer Glossary-7 Hot dock/undock Glossary-8 Modem Glossary-9 Monitor Glossary-10 RAM Glossary-11 Restart Glossary-12 Write protection Glossary-13 Glossary-14 Index Index-1 Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6