Memory expansion, Removing a PC card | Toshiba TECRA A2 instruction

Optional Devices

Removing a PC card

■Before removing a PC card, make sure that any applications or system services do not use the card.

■Be sure to disable the PC card prior to removing it. Otherwise, the system may be fatally damaged.

To remove the PC card, follow the steps below.

1.Open the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and disable the PC card.

2.Press the PC card eject button to extend it.

3.Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly.

4.Grasp the PC card and draw it out.

Eject button

PC card

Figure 8-2 Removing the PC card

Memory expansion

You can install additional memory in the computer’s memory module socket to increase the amount of RAM. This section describes how to install and remove a memory module.

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Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual Copyright DisclaimerTrademarks FCC information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity InformationFCC conditions Contact Modem warning noticeVcci Class B Information Conformity Statement Network Compatibility Statement Japan regulationsRegion selection Redial Telephone company procedures Type of serviceIf problems arise Disconnection Fax branding Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Modem warning notice for Australia User’s Manual General conditions Teac Optical disc drive safety instructions DVD Super Multi DV-W24E Toshiba DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW SD-R2512 DVD-R/-RW SD-R6112, SD-R6332 Hitachi LG DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW UJDA750 Panasonic DVD-R/-RW UJ-811BTJB-A DVD Super Multi UJ-820 International precautions Xxi User’s Manual Xxii Table of Contents Getting Started Xxv Keyboard HW Setup Security lock Accessing HW Setup Toshiba support -22 Before you call -22 Where to write Preface Manual contents Abbreviations ConventionsIcons Keys Key operation DisplayMessages Preface Xxxii User’s Manual Stress injury Heat injury General Precautions PC card overheating Pressure or impact damageMobile phone Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer RTC battery General Precautions Xxxvi User’s Manual Equipment checklist IntroductionHardware Features SoftwareWindows XP Professional Memory Power Disks Hard disk driveCD-ROM drive DVD-ROM Built-in Display Pointing Device KeyboardPorts Slots Wireless LAN CommunicationsModem Special features SecuritySoftware Intelligent power Power on passwordBattery save mode Panel power on/off Standby Heat dispersal Utilities DLA for Toshiba DiagnosticTool Options Grand Tour IndicatorsFront with the display closed System Left side Headphone jack Right side Backside Model of AC adaptor that comes withYour computer Parallel port Link indicatorModem jack LAN jack Ether Notches Underside Front of the Touch Pad model with the display open Front with the display open Display screen Display hingeStereo speakers Touch Pad Zoom out button Power button Power System indicatorsBattery Built-in HDD Arrow mode Keyboard indicatorsNumeric mode Caps Lock Eject button USB floppy disk drive Region codes for DVD drives and media Fixed optical media drivesWritable discs CDs Formats DVDsCD-ROM drive DVD-ROM drive DVD-R/-RW drive DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW driveDVD Super Multi drive DVD read Speed maximum CD read CD-R write CD-RW write 11 The AC adaptor AC adaptor Getting Started Setting up your work space Placement of the computer Lighting Seating and posture Work habits Installing the battery pack Securing the battery pack Connecting the AC adaptor Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Windows XP setup Turning off the powerShut Down mode Boot mode Benefits of hibernation Hibernation modeStarting Hibernation Select Turn Off Computer Data save in hibernation mode Standby modeOpen Toshiba Power Saver Automatic Hibernation Benefits of standby Executing standbyClick Start, click Turn Off Computer and click Stand by Create Optical Recovery Discs Restarting the computerStandby limitations Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD Getting Started Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad Connecting 3 1/2 floppy disk drive Using the USB floppy disk driveDrag and drop Scroll Using optical media drives Disconnecting 3 1/2 floppy disk driveClick floppy disk drive Pressing the DVD-ROM eject button Loading discs Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the drawer Removing a CD/DVD Removing discs Before writing or rewriting Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive When writing or rewriting Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW driveWriting CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive Important message DVD Super Multi drive Important message DVD-R/-RW driveDisclaimer DVD-R/-RW drive Disclaimer DVD Super Multi drive DVD-RWDVD Specifications for Rerecordable Disc for Version When writing or rewriting RecordNow! Basic for Toshiba Data Verification DLA for ToshibaVideo When WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is used Sound System Media careCD/DVDs Floppy disks Modem Volume controlMicrophone level Audio controller Properties menu Setting Dialing Properties Modem Selection Disconnecting Connecting Wireless LAN Wireless communication switchSecurity Wireless communication indicator Indicator status IndicationLAN cable types Disconnecting LAN cable Connecting LAN cable Moving the computer Cleaning the computer 11 Protruded portions Heat dispersal Typewriter keys Keyboard F1 … F12 function keys Soft keys Fn key combinationsEmulating keys on enhanced keyboard Hot keys Keyboard Wireless setting Fn + F8 are not used Windows special keys Keypad overlayFn Sticky key Arrow mode Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay onNumeric mode Turning on the overlays Temporarily using overlay overlay off Generating Ascii charactersTemporarily changing modes Power conditions Power and Power-Up ModesPower on Power off No operation Universal DC in 15V green Adaptor Power on Power off No operationNot DC in 15V off Connected Power indicators Battery indicatorDC in 15V indicator Power indicator Battery typesHigh Capacity battery pack Blinking orange Battery pack Battery pack Care and use of the battery pack Real Time Clock batterySafety precautions Power and Power-Up Modes Power and Power-Up Modes Procedures Charging the batteriesTime Battery charging notice Monitoring battery capacity Retaining data with power off Maximizing battery operating time Extending battery life Replacing the battery pack Releasing the battery pack Removing the battery pack Installing the battery pack Power-up modes Starting the computer by passwordPanel power on/off Windows utilities System Auto Off HW Setup HW Setup and PasswordsAccessing HW Setup HW Setup window General Password Parallel/Printer Parallel Port Mode Device Configuration Device Config Boot Priority Bar will appear only under the selected device Card. Default HDDs are searched for a boot commandNo Fn key equivalent Default Following order the built-in HDD, and the PC Wake-up on Keyboard LAN HW Setup and Passwords User’s Manual Optional Devices Power devicesCards/memory Peripheral devices Inserting a PC card PC card Removing a PC card Memory expansion Optional Devices You can install the main memory module in either slot Installing memory module Removing memory module Installing the memory module Additional AC adaptor PA3283U-2ACA or PA3283E- 2ACA Additional battery pack Battery charger External monitorParallel printer Advanced Port Replicator IIl Set the Parallel Port Mode and press OK To connect the Port Replicator, follow the step below Connecting the Port Replicator 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 PowerProblemProcedure Self test AC power BatteryProblem Procedure Real Time Clock Problem Password KeyboardLCD panel Hard disk drive Some CDs run correctly ProblemProcedure CD-ROM Use only media recommended by Toshiba If problems persist, contact your dealer DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R PC card Floppy disk drive Touch Pad Pointing device USB mouse USB Memory expansion Monitor Sound system Carrier Modem LAN Wireless LAN Toshiba support PrinterBefore you call Outside of Europe Australia Germany & Austria Where to writeCanada France China Netherlands Rest of Europe Outside of Europe United States of America United Kingdom Physical Dimensions SpecificationsEnvironmental Requirements Size Built-in Modem Power Requirements Power supply Impedance Error correctingSpeed Transmitting level Specifications User’s Manual Display Controller and Modes Display controllerVideo modes Video modes VGA Video Type Resolution CharacterScanning Mode Mono Grph Video modes 855GME VerticalColors Frequency Hz 64K/64K 100 640 16M/16M Video modes 852GM 64K/64K 100 1400 16M/16M Virtual with XGA Panel only 1600 1920 Extended Desktop Display Settings FigureB-2 Intel 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller Prope Use Hardware Decode Acceleration Reboot your machine Display Controller and Modes User’s Manual Repeat last command AT CommandsAnswer command +++ Escape sequence Bn Communication standard setting En Echo commandDn Dial Mn Monitor speaker mode Ln Monitor speaker volumeHook control Request ID information Nn 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 Gn V.22bis guard tone control Load factory settingsKn Local flow control selection Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW Display Current Configuration Tn Self-test commandsStore current configuration \Nn Error control mode selection \Vn Protocol result code \Qn Local flow control selectionView numbers in blacklist Cn Data compression control Result Codes OK n=0,3 Error Otherwise Register values RegistersS0 Auto answer ring number ATSn? S1 Ring counter S3 Command line termination characteruser definedS2 AT escape character user defined S4 Response formatting 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 32000 EC V90= AT CommandV90=0 V90=1 User’s Manual Appendix F Installing the internal modem Removing the internal modem Wireless LAN Card SpecificationsRadio Characteristics Supported Frequency Sub-bands Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and GModulation Technique Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a 102457*1122467*2 132472*2 Wireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode AC Power Cord and Connectors Certification agenciesEurope Germany Switzerland Parts Numbers Configurations Parts Numbers 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 User’s Manual Index-3 Index-4 User’s Manual