Optional Devices, Cards/memory | Toshiba Tecra A8 guide

Chapter 8

Optional Devices

Optional devices can expand the computer’s capabilities and its versatility. This chapter describes connection or installation of the following devices, which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer:

Cards/memory

■PC card

■SD card

■Memory expansion

Power devices

■Battery pack

■AC adaptor

■Battery charger

Peripheral devices

■USB floppy disk drive

■External monitor

■i.LINK (IEEE1394)

■Advanced Port Replicator lll Plus

■Serial port

Other

■Security lock

User’s Manual

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Toshiba Tecra A8, SATELLITE PRO A120 manual Optional Devices, Cards/memory

Contents

Tecra A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual Copyright DisclaimerTrademarks FCC information FCC conditionsContact EU Declaration of Conformity Vcci Class B Information Modem warning noticeConformity Statement Redial Japan regulationsNetwork Compatibility Statement Region selection Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Disconnection Type of serviceTelephone company procedures If problems arise Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Modem warning notice for Australia User’s Manual Following information is only for EU-member states General conditions Panasonic Optical disc drive safety instructions DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording UJ-841BTJ-J Teac DVD-ROM DV-28E-RT4 International precautions User’s Manual Xvii Xviii User’s Manual Preface Manual contents Keys ConventionsAbbreviations Icons Key operation DisplayMessages Preface Xxii User’s Manual General Precautions Creating a computer-friendly environmentStress injury Mobile phone Heat injuryPressure or impact damage PC card overheating Table of Contents Getting Started Xxvii Keyboard HW Setup Troubleshooting Legal Footnotes Table of Contents Xxxii User’s Manual Equipment checklist IntroductionHardware Microsoft Windows XP FeaturesSoftware Documentation Slots ProcessorLegal Footnote CPU*1 Memory Disks PowerLegal Footnote Battery Life*3 Legal Footnote General Main Memory*2 CD-ROM drive Optical disk drive DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD-R DL DVD+R DVD+RW DVD+R DL Keyboard DisplayLegal Footnote LCD*5 Legal Footnote Graphics Processor Unit GPU*6 Multimedia Slots Bluetooth CommunicationsModem Switch Legal Footnote Wireless LAN*7Wireless LAN Wireless Security Special features Panel power on/off Power on passwordIntelligent power Battery save mode Utilities DVD Video Player Bluetooth Stack forFn-esse Toshiba , point to Utilities and click Fn-esse Toshiba ConfigFree Memory Boot UtilityPoint to Utilities and click SD Memory Boot Diagnostic Tool Toshiba Touchpad Toshiba PasswordAccessibility Toshiba Dual Pointing Device utility Options Introduction User’s Manual Legal Footnote Non-applicable Icons*8 Grand Tour System indicators Volume controlDisplay latch SD card slot PC card slot Right side Modem jack Link indicatorPort DC in 15V jack LAN active indicator OrangeSerial port Docking port Battery lockBattery release latch Notches Grand Tour Front with the display open Stereo speakers Display hingeFingerprint sensor LCD screen LCD Sensor switch Power button System indicators PowerBattery Keyboard indicators Arrow modeNumeric mode USB floppy disk drive Floppy disk slotEject button CDs Optical disk drivesRegion codes for DVD drives and media Writable discs DVD read Speed maximum CD read CD-R write CD-RW write FormatsCD read DVD read Speed maximum CD read DVD Super Multi drive AC adaptor 12 The AC adaptor 3-pin plug Getting Started Other Things to Note Connecting the AC adaptor Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Opening the display Connecting the adaptor to the computer Starting up for the first time Turning on the power Turning off the power Shut Down mode Boot modeStandby Mode Benefits of standby Executing standbyClick start, click Turn Off Computer and click Stand By Standby limitations Hibernation ModeBenefits of Hibernation Mode Starting Hibernation Mode Data save in Hibernation Mode Restarting the computerAutomatic Hibernation Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD Create Optical Recovery Discs Getting Started Getting Started User’s Manual Using the Touch Pad Operating BasicsToshiba Dual Pointing Device Double-click Tap twice Using the AccuPointAccuPoint precautions Replacing the cap Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor Using the Fingerprint Sensor How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Fingerprint Sensor Limitations Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility Hints for Fingerprint Enrollment screen is displayed Set Up ProcedureWindow Logon via Fingerprint Authentication Fingerprint Registration General Fingerprint Authentication Procedure Fingerprint Single Sign-on Feature Fingerprint utility limitations How to Swipe the Finger Using the USB floppy disk drive Connecting USB floppy disk driveDisconnecting USB floppy disk drive Loading discs Using optical disk drives Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the disc tray Closing the CD/DVD disc tray Removing discs Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive How to remove CD/DVD when the disc tray will not open Before writing or rewriting Multi-Speed and High-Speed CD-RWUltra-Speed CD-RW Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive When writing or rewriting CD-RW Ultra-Speed Important messageDisclaimers CD-RW Multi-Speed and High-Speed DVD-RW DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version Operating Basics RecordNow! Basic for Toshiba Data Verification DLA for Toshiba When using WinDVD Creator Platinum How to make a DVD-Video How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD CreatorImportant information for use Operating Basics Media care CD/DVDsFloppy disks Click Options and select Advanced Controls Click Advanced Volume ControlSound system Microphone level Modem Modem Selection SettingConnecting Properties menu 10 Connecting the internal modem Wireless communications DisconnectingWireless LAN Radio links Bluetooth wireless technologySecurity Worldwide operation BluetoothTM Stack for Windows by Toshiba Wireless communication switch Wireless communication IndicatorIndicator status Indication LAN cable types Connecting LAN cable Disconnecting LAN cable Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection Taskbar Icon HDD Protection is disabled Toshiba HDD Protection Properties HDD ProtectionDetection Level Details Detection Level AmplificationHDD Protection Message Heat dispersal Typewriter keys Keyboard Function keys F1 … F12 Soft keys Fn key combinationsEmulating keys on enhanced keyboard Hot keys Keyboard Keyboard Fn Sticky key Turning on the overlays Arrow modeWindows special keys Keypad overlay Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Temporarily using overlay overlay offNumeric mode Temporarily changing modes Generating Ascii characters Keyboard User’s Manual Power conditions Power and Power-Up Modes Battery indicator Power indicators Blinking orange DC in indicatorPower indicator No light Battery pack Real Time Clock RTC battery Care and use of the battery pack Charging the batteries Procedures Battery charging notice TimeCharging time hours Maximizing battery operating time Monitoring battery capacity Retention time Retaining data with power off Extending battery life Replacing the battery pack Releasing the battery pack Separating the battery pack and battery cover Toshiba Password Utility User Password User Password fieldStart All Programs Toshiba Utilities -Password Utility Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities SD Memory Card Format Disable buttonUser Token field Owner String text box \Program Files\Toshiba\Windows Utilities\SVPWTool\TOSPU.EXE Supervisor Password Windows utilities Power-up modesPanel power on/off System Auto Off HW Setup Accessing HW SetupHW Setup window Setup Boot Priority Options Boot Priority Bar will appear only under the selected device HDD Priority Options Network Boot Protocol External Keyboard Fn key No Fn key equivalent Default CPU Device Configuration Device Config Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit Capability Starting and Ending the Bios Setup ProgramStarting the Bios Setup Program Virtualization Technology Ending the Bios Setup ProgramEnding the Bios Setup Program Halfway Core Multi-Processing Clear TPM Owner Execute-Disable Bit CapabilitySecurity controller Enhanced C-States Diagnostic test is enabled Diagnostic ModeBeep Volume Diagnostic test is disabled Cards/memory Optional Devices Inserting a PC card PC card Removing a PC card SD card Formatting an SD memory card Inserting an SD cardRemoving an SD card SD card care Creation of a boot disk Memory expansion Removing the memory module cover Installing a memory module Be sure that the cover is closed firmly Removing a memory module Removing the memory module Battery pack External monitor Battery charger 16 Connecting the S-Video cable to the Video-out jack Changing the resolution Open Display properties and select the Settings tabSelect 1024 by 768, True Color 32 bit, 60 Hertz Link IEEE1394 Precautions Point to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click 17 Connecting the i.LINK IEEE1394 cable into the computer Advanced Port Replicator III Plus Serial port 18 Connecting the serial connector to the serial port 19 Security lock Security lock Optional Devices User’s Manual Problem solving process Troubleshooting Analyzing the problem Preliminary checklist System start-up Hardware and system checklist Self test PowerOverheating power down Problem Procedure AC power BatteryProblemProcedure Be at the end of its operating life. Replace it Real Time Clock PasswordProblem Keyboard Hard disk drive Internal LCD display panel CD-ROM DVD-ROM, DVD-Video DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive DVD Super Multi drive SD card USB floppy disk drive PC card Dual Pointing DeviceTouch Pad/AccuPoint Click the Pointer Options tab USB mouse USB device Bios Beep Sounds Sound system Memory expansion Link IEEE1394 device External monitor Carrier Modem LAN Bluetooth Printer TV output signal Disposing of PC and PC batteries Recovery Discs Where to write Toshiba supportBefore you call Outside of Europe Singapore Spain United States of America United KingdomRest of Europe CPU*1 Legal Footnotes Battery Life*3 General Main Memory*2Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity*4 Copy Protection*9 Wireless LAN*7Graphics Processor Unit GPU*6 Non-applicable Icons*8 Legal Footnotes 10-4 User’s Manual Physical Dimensions Specifications Built-in Modem Protocol Impedance Error correctingPower supply Network control unit NCU Communication Specifications User’s Manual Display Controller and Modes Display controllerVideo modes Pels Video mode Type Resolution Character Colors ScanningVideo modes VGA Frequency Pels Vertical Hz Video Type Resolution Character Colors Scanning Mode Video modes WXGA, Intel Celeron M Processor model VerticalColors Frequency Hz*1 Video modes WXGA, Intel Celeron M Processor model 640 16M/16M Video modes WXGA, Intel CoreTM Duo/Solo Processor model Video modes WXGA, Intel CoreTM Duo/Solo Processor model Video modes WXGA, Intel CoreTM Duo/Solo Processor model Display Controller and Modes User’s Manual ATXn AT CommandsRepeat last command +++ Escape sequence Dn Dial Answer commandBn Communication standard setting En Echo command Request ID information Ln Monitor speaker volumeMn Monitor speaker mode Hook control Result code control Return on-line to data modeModulation handshake Select pulse dialing Result code selection, call progress monitoring Command Dial tone Busy Supported Result Code Detect SignalSelect tone dialing Vn DCE response format Cn Data Carrier Detect DCD control Dial tone detectBusy tone detect Zn Recall stored profile Kn Local flow control selection Load factory settingsDn DTR control Gn V.22bis guard tone control Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW Tn Self-test commandsDisplay Current Configuration Store current configuration \Vn Protocol result code \Nn Error control mode selectionZn=x Store telephone number \Qn Local flow control selection Cn Data compression control View numbers in blacklist ATSn? RegistersRegister values S0 Auto answer ring number S4 Response formatting character user defined S3 Command line termination character user definedS1 Ring counter S2 AT escape character user defined S5 Command line editing character user defined S6 Wait before dialingS7 Connection completion time-out S8 Comma pause time S11 Dtmf dialing speedS12 Escape guard time S37 Dial line rate Result Code Numeric Description AT command set result codes DELAYED*2 Registers User’s Manual Function Transmission speed Mode Connect 54666 EC Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection AT Command User’s Manual Wireless LAN Card SpecificationsRadio Characteristics Technique Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and GSupported Frequency Sub-bands Modulation Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a 102457*1122467*2 132472*2 5520 Appendix G Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability European Union EU and Efta Bluetooth wireless technology and your HealthRegulatory statements General USA-Federal Communications Commission FCC Taiwan Using BluetoothTM Card from Toshiba equipment in Japan Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications Equipment Device Authorization Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability User’s Manual AC Power Cord and Connectors Certification agenciesEurope Germany FinlandSweden Switzerland Appendix Toshiba Anti-theft Protection Timer Toshiba Anti-theft Protection Timer User’s Manual Abbreviations Glossary Glossary Ascii Glossary-4 User’s Manual Glossary-5 Erase See delete Glossary-7 Glossary-8 User’s Manual Main board See motherboard Level 2 cache See cache Glossary-10 User’s Manual Glossary-11 Glossary-12 User’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary Glossary-14 User’s Manual Index Index-2 User’s Manual User’s Manual Index-3 Index-4 User’s Manual User’s Manual Index-5 Index Index-6 User’s Manual