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Table of Contents

Preface

Manual contents	xxvii
Conventions	xxviii
Abbreviations	xxviii
Icons	xxviii
Keys	xxviii
Key operation	xxix
Display	xxix
Messages	xxix
General Precautions
Stress injury	xxx
Heat injury	xxx
Pressure or impact damage	xxx
PC card overheating	xxxi
Mobile phone	xxxi
Central Processing Unit (“CPU”) Performance
Disclaimer	xxxi
Non-applicable Icons	xxxii
Wireless LAN/Atheros	xxxii
LCD	xxxii
Copy Protection	xxxii
HDD Drive Capacity	xxxii
Images	xxxiii
LCD Brightness	xxxiii
Graphics Processing Unit ("GPU") Performance Dis-
claimer	xxxiii
Main Memory Disclaimer	xxxiii

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Toshiba PTA42 user manual Table of Contents

Contents

Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual Toshiba Tecra A4 Copyright DisclaimerTrademarks Safety Instructions When Using Your ComputerMacrovision License of Notice FCC information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Informa- tionProduct Name Tecra A4 Model number PTA42 Contact FCC conditions Bsmi Notice Taiwan Only Modem warning notice Conformity StatementNetwork 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 General Precautions Stress injury Heat injuryPressure 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 Getting Started Operating BasicsXvi Xvii Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Power and Power-Up Modes KeyboardXviii HW Setup and Passwords Optional DevicesXix Hardware and system checklist Troubleshooting Xxi Appendixes Glossary IndexXxii 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 Power Pointing DevicePorts 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 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 Turning off the power Data save in hibernation modeStarting Hibernation Automatic Hibernation Standby mode Benefits of standbyExecuting standby Restarting the computer Standby limitationsRestarting 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 Disconnecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Using the USB 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 Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Important message 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 When using WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum DLA for ToshibaVideo How to make a DVD-Video How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD CreatorImportant information for use User’s Manual Media care Using the microphone CD/DVDsDiskettes Region selection Modem Setting AutoRun ModeProperties menu Modem Selection ConnectingDialing Properties Location list for region selection Disconnecting Wireless communications Wireless LANSecurity Wireless communication switch Bluetooth wireless technologyWorldwide operation Radio links Wireless communication Indicator Connecting LAN cableIndicator status Indication LAN Jack Disconnecting LAN cable Cleaning the computer Cleaning the computerMoving the computer Heat dispersal BatteryMaximum Optimized Typewriter keys Keyboard F1 ... F12 function keys Soft keys Fn key combinationsEmulating 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 Arrow mode Numeric 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 Battery types Power indicatorBattery 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 Replacing the battery pack Removing the battery packReplacing the battery pack Slide the locking latch to the unlocked position Starting the computer by password Installing the battery packStarting the computer by password Panel power on/off Power-up modesWindows utilities System Auto Off HW Setup and Passwords HW SetupAccessing HW Setup HW Setup window PasswordGeneral 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 Installing a SD/MS/MS Pro/SM/MMC/xD card Multiple Digital Media Card SlotSee 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 Parallel printer External monitorParallel printer User’s Manual Television Link IEEE1394Television Precautions Security lock Security lockPoint to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click User’s Manual Troubleshooting Problem solving processPreliminary 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 Toshiba support Before you callToshiba 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 and Modes Display controllerAppendix B Table Video Modes Video Modes Repeat last command AT CommandsAppendix C +++ Escape sequence Answer command Bn Communication standard settingDn Dial Hn Hook control En Echo commandRequest ID information Appendix C Ln Monitor speaker volume Mn Monitor speaker modeNn Modulation handshake On Return on-line to data mode Select pulse dialingQn Result code control Select tone dialing Vn DCE response formatXn 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 Display Current Configuration Store current configurationZn=xStore telephone number \Qn Local flow control selection \Nn Error control mode selection \Vn Protocol result code View numbers in blacklistCn 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 Installing the modem board Internal Modem GuideAppendix 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 Card specifications Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets 11G Turbo ModeWireless 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