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Restoring the preinstalled software from your creating Recovery Media

Restoring the preinstalled software from your creating Recovery Media

If preinstalled files are damaged, use the your creating Recovery Media or using HDD Recovery to restore them. To restore the operating system and all prein- stalled software, follow the steps below.

CAUTION: When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost.

1.Load the Recovery Media in the optional optical media drive and turn off the computer’s power.

2.Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power. When In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears, release the F12 key.

3.Use the left or right cursor key to select the CD-ROM icon in the display menu. For details, refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords.

4.A menu appears. Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: When you reinstall the Express Media Player, use Express Media Player Recovery CD to restore them before reinstall the Windows operat- ing system.

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Toshiba Tecra A4 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual 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 FCC conditions Contact Bsmi Notice Taiwan Only Modem warning notice Conformity StatementNetwork Compatibility Statement Type of service Japan regulationsPursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Region selection Telephone company procedures If problems ariseDisconnection 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 Conventions AbbreviationsIcons Keys Key operation DisplayMessages Conventions Xxx General Precautions Stress injury Heat injuryPressure or impact damage PC card overheating Mobile phoneCentral Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer Xxxi Wireless LAN/Atheros Non-applicable IconsCopy Protection HDD Drive Capacity Graphics Processing Unit GPU Performance Disclaimer Main Memory DisclaimerImages LCD Brightness and Eye Strain Table of Contents Introduction Grand Tour Getting Started Operating BasicsXvi Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Xvii Power and Power-Up Modes KeyboardXviii HW Setup and Passwords Optional DevicesXix Troubleshooting Hardware and system checklist Appendixes Xxi Glossary IndexXxii Equipment checklist IntroductionChapter Hardware Windows XP Professional/Home Edition Service Pack Software Features FeaturesProcessor Memory Disks CD-RW/DVD DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM DVD+R DL DVD-R DL CD-DA Power Pointing DevicePorts 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 Optical Media drive Region codes for DVD drives and mediaWritable discs CDs DVD-ROM drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveDVDs Formats DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive AC adaptor 11 The AC adaptor Getting Started Setting up your work space Placement of computerGeneral 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 Turning off the power Shut Down mode Boot modeStarting up for the first time Starting up for the first time Hibernation mode Benefits of hibernation Data save in hibernation mode Turning off the powerStarting Hibernation Automatic Hibernation Standby mode Benefits of standbyExecuting standby Restarting the computer Standby limitationsRestarting 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 Disconnecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Using the USB 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 Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Important message 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 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 Modem Region selection Setting AutoRun ModeProperties menu Connecting Modem SelectionDialing Properties Location list for region selection Disconnecting Wireless communications Wireless LANSecurity Bluetooth wireless technology Wireless communication switchWorldwide operation Radio links Wireless communication Indicator Connecting LAN cableIndicator status Indication Disconnecting LAN cable LAN Jack Cleaning the computer Cleaning the computerMoving the computer Battery Heat dispersalMaximum Optimized Keyboard Typewriter keys F1 ... F12 function keys Soft keys Fn key combinationsEmulating keys on enhanced keyboard Hotkeys Soft keys Fn key combinations User’s Manual Soft keys Fn key combinations User’s Manual Windows special keys Keypad overlayFn Sticky key Turning on the overlays Arrow mode Numeric modeTemporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Temporarily using overlay overlay off Generating Ascii charactersTemporarily changing modes Generating Ascii characters User’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions Power conditions Power indicators Battery indicatorDC in indicator Power indicators Battery types Power indicatorBattery Care and use of the battery pack Real time clock batterySafety precautions Care and use of the battery pack User’s Manual Care and use of the battery pack Charging the batteries Procedures Battery charging noticeCharging time hours Battery type Power on Power off Time Monitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating time Retaining data with power off Extending battery life 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 Power-up modes Panel power on/offWindows utilities System Auto Off HW Setup and Passwords HW SetupAccessing HW Setup HW Setup window PasswordGeneral HW Setup Verify Password Parallel/Printer Display CPU Boot Priority Boot Priority Options Enter Left Alt Keyboard Wake-up on Keyboard Power devices Optional DevicesCards/memory 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 Installing a SD/MS/MS Pro/SM/MMC/xD card Multiple Digital Media Card SlotSee 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 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 Self test Toshiba Overheating power down AC powerBattery 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 Toshiba support Before you callToshiba support Where to write Europe Germany & Austria Appendix a Appendix BAppendix C Appendix D User’s Manual Specifications Physical DimensionsPower Requirements Appendix a Built-in Modem Network control unit NCU Display Controller and Modes Display controllerAppendix B Video Modes Table Video Modes AT Commands Repeat last commandAppendix C +++ Escape sequence Answer command Bn Communication standard settingDn Dial En Echo command Hn Hook controlRequest 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 Dial tone detect Busy tone detectZn Recall stored profile Cn Data Carrier Detect DCD control Load factory settings Dn DTR control Tn Self-test commands Gn V.22bis guard tone controlKn Local flow control selection Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW Display Current Configuration Store current configurationZn=xStore telephone number \Nn Error control mode selection \Qn Local flow control selection \Vn Protocol result code View numbers in blacklistCn Data compression control Registers Register valuesAppendix D RATSn? S3 Command line termination character user defined S0 Auto answer ring numberS1 Ring counter S2 AT escape character user defined S5 Command line editing character user defined S4 Response formatting character user definedS6 Wait before dialing Appendix D S7 Connection completion time-out S8 Comma pause timeS11 Dtmf dialing speed 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 90/V.92 mode 90/V.92Appendix E Function Transmission speed Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection AT Command Appendix E User’s Manual Installing the modem board Internal Modem GuideAppendix F Removing the modem board Wireless LAN Card specificationsRadio characteristics Appendix G Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Supported frequency sub-bands Card specifications Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets 11G Turbo ModeWireless 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