AC power, Battery, ProblemProcedure | Toshiba Tecra A8 instruction

		Troubleshooting

		If the computer has reached room temperature
		and still does not start, or if it starts but shuts
		down quickly contact your dealer.

	Computer shuts down	Indicates a problem with the heat dispersal
	and its DC IN indicator	system. Please contact your dealer.
	is flashing green

AC power

If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected, check the DC IN indicator. Refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for more information.

ProblemProcedure

AC adaptor doesn’t power the computer (DC IN indicator does not glow green)

Check the connections. Make sure the cord is firmly connected to the computer and a power outlet.

Check the condition of the cord and terminals. If the cord is frayed or damaged, replace it. If the terminals are soiled, wipe them with cotton or a clean cloth.

If the AC adaptor still does not power the computer, contact your dealer.

Battery

If you suspect a problem with the battery, check the DC IN indicator as well as the Battery indicator. For information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes.

Problem	Procedure
Battery doesn’t power	The battery may be discharged. Connect the AC
the computer	adaptor to charge the battery.

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Contents

Tecra A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual Disclaimer CopyrightTrademarks FCC conditions FCC informationContact Vcci Class B Information Modem warning notice EU Declaration of ConformityConformity Statement Network Compatibility Statement Japan regulationsRegion selection Redial Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Telephone company procedures Type of serviceIf problems arise Disconnection 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 Abbreviations ConventionsIcons Keys Display Key operationMessages Preface Xxii User’s Manual Creating a computer-friendly environment General PrecautionsStress injury Pressure or impact damage Heat injuryPC card overheating Mobile phone Table of Contents Getting Started Xxvii Keyboard HW Setup Troubleshooting Legal Footnotes Table of Contents Xxxii User’s Manual Introduction Equipment checklistHardware Software FeaturesDocumentation Microsoft Windows XP Legal Footnote CPU*1 ProcessorMemory Slots Legal Footnote Battery Life*3 PowerLegal Footnote General Main Memory*2 Disks CD-ROM drive Optical disk drive DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD-R DL DVD+R DVD+RW DVD+R DL Legal Footnote LCD*5 DisplayLegal Footnote Graphics Processor Unit GPU*6 Keyboard Multimedia Slots Communications BluetoothModem Wireless LAN Legal Footnote Wireless LAN*7Wireless Switch Security Special features Intelligent power Power on passwordBattery save mode Panel power on/off Utilities Fn-esse Bluetooth Stack forToshiba , point to Utilities and click Fn-esse DVD Video Player Point to Utilities and click SD Memory Boot Memory Boot UtilityDiagnostic Tool Toshiba ConfigFree Accessibility Toshiba PasswordToshiba Dual Pointing Device utility Toshiba Touchpad Options Introduction User’s Manual Legal Footnote Non-applicable Icons*8 Grand Tour Volume control System indicatorsDisplay latch SD card slot PC card slot Right side Port Link indicatorDC in 15V jack Modem jack Orange LAN active indicatorSerial port Battery release latch Battery lockNotches Docking port Grand Tour Front with the display open Fingerprint sensor Display hingeLCD screen Stereo speakers LCD Sensor switch Power button Power System indicatorsBattery Arrow mode Keyboard indicatorsNumeric mode Floppy disk slot USB floppy disk driveEject button Region codes for DVD drives and media Optical disk drivesWritable discs CDs CD read FormatsDVD read Speed maximum CD read DVD read Speed maximum CD read CD-R write CD-RW write 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 Shut Down mode Boot mode Turning off the powerStandby Mode Executing standby Benefits of standbyClick start, click Turn Off Computer and click Stand By Benefits of Hibernation Mode Hibernation ModeStarting Hibernation Mode Standby limitations Restarting the computer Data save in Hibernation ModeAutomatic Hibernation Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD Create Optical Recovery Discs Getting Started Getting Started User’s Manual Operating Basics Using the Touch PadToshiba Dual Pointing Device AccuPoint precautions Using the AccuPointReplacing the cap Double-click Tap twice 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 Window Logon via Fingerprint Authentication Set Up ProcedureFingerprint Registration Hints for Fingerprint Enrollment screen is displayed General Fingerprint Authentication Procedure Fingerprint Single Sign-on Feature Fingerprint utility limitations How to Swipe the Finger Connecting USB floppy disk drive Using the 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 Multi-Speed and High-Speed CD-RW Before writing or rewritingUltra-Speed CD-RW Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive When writing or rewriting Disclaimers Important messageCD-RW Multi-Speed and High-Speed CD-RW Ultra-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 learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator How to make a DVD-VideoImportant information for use Operating Basics CD/DVDs Media careFloppy disks Sound system Volume ControlMicrophone level Click Options and select Advanced Controls Click Advanced Modem Connecting SettingProperties menu Modem Selection 10 Connecting the internal modem Disconnecting Wireless communicationsWireless LAN Security Bluetooth wireless technologyWorldwide operation Radio links BluetoothTM Stack for Windows by Toshiba Wireless communication Indicator Wireless communication switchIndicator 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 HDD Protection Toshiba HDD Protection PropertiesDetection Level Detection Level Amplification DetailsHDD Protection Message Heat dispersal Typewriter keys Keyboard Soft keys Fn key combinations Function keys F1 … F12Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard Hot keys Keyboard Keyboard Fn Sticky key Windows special keys Arrow modeKeypad overlay Turning on the overlays Temporarily using overlay overlay off Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay onNumeric mode Temporarily changing modes Generating Ascii characters Keyboard User’s Manual Power conditions Power and Power-Up Modes Battery indicator Power indicators Power indicator DC in indicatorNo light Blinking orange Battery pack Real Time Clock RTC battery Care and use of the battery pack Charging the batteries Procedures Time Battery charging noticeCharging 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 field User PasswordStart All Programs Toshiba Utilities -Password Utility User Token field Disable buttonOwner String text box Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities SD Memory Card Format \Program Files\Toshiba\Windows Utilities\SVPWTool\TOSPU.EXE Supervisor Password Panel power on/off Power-up modesSystem Auto Off Windows utilities Accessing HW Setup 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 Starting and Ending the Bios Setup Program Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit CapabilityStarting the Bios Setup Program Ending the Bios Setup Program Halfway Ending the Bios Setup ProgramCore Multi-Processing Virtualization Technology Security controller Execute-Disable Bit CapabilityEnhanced C-States Clear TPM Owner Beep Volume Diagnostic ModeDiagnostic test is disabled Diagnostic test is enabled Cards/memory Optional Devices Inserting a PC card PC card Removing a PC card SD card Inserting an SD card Formatting an SD memory 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 Open Display properties and select the Settings tab Changing the resolutionSelect 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 Overheating power down PowerProblem Procedure Self test Battery AC powerProblemProcedure Be at the end of its operating life. Replace it Problem PasswordKeyboard Real Time Clock 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 Dual Pointing Device PC cardTouch 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 Toshiba support Where to writeBefore you call United States of America United Kingdom Outside of Europe Singapore SpainRest of Europe CPU*1 Legal Footnotes General Main Memory*2 Battery Life*3Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity*4 Graphics Processor Unit GPU*6 Wireless LAN*7Non-applicable Icons*8 Copy Protection*9 Legal Footnotes 10-4 User’s Manual Physical Dimensions Specifications Built-in Modem Power supply Impedance Error correctingNetwork control unit NCU Communication Protocol Specifications User’s Manual Display controller Display Controller and ModesVideo modes Video modes VGA Video mode Type Resolution Character Colors ScanningFrequency Pels Pels Vertical Hz Video Type Resolution Character Colors Scanning Mode Vertical Video modes WXGA, Intel Celeron M Processor modelColors 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 Repeat last command AT Commands+++ Escape sequence ATXn Bn Communication standard setting Answer commandEn Echo command Dn Dial Mn Monitor speaker mode Ln Monitor speaker volumeHook control Request ID information Modulation handshake Return on-line to data modeSelect pulse dialing Result code control Select tone dialing Command Dial tone Busy Supported Result Code Detect SignalVn DCE response format 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 settingsGn V.22bis guard tone control Kn Local flow control selection Display Current Configuration Tn Self-test commandsStore current configuration Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW Zn=x Store telephone number \Nn Error control mode selection\Qn Local flow control selection \Vn Protocol result code Cn Data compression control View numbers in blacklist Register values RegistersS0 Auto answer ring number ATSn? S1 Ring counter S3 Command line termination character user definedS2 AT escape character user defined S4 Response formatting character user defined S6 Wait before dialing S5 Command line editing character user definedS7 Connection completion time-out S11 Dtmf dialing speed S8 Comma pause timeS12 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 Card Specifications Wireless LANRadio Characteristics Supported Frequency Sub-bands Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and GModulation Technique 102457*1 Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a122467*2 132472*2 5520 Appendix G Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Regulatory statements Bluetooth wireless technology and your HealthGeneral European Union EU and Efta 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 Certification agencies AC Power Cord and ConnectorsEurope Sweden FinlandSwitzerland Germany 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