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Toshiba PTA40U-012009 User Manual

Toshiba PTA40U-012009 User Manual (204 pages)

User Manual

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 6.5 MB

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions
3
When Using Your Computer
3
Working Environment
5
Important Notice
7
Table of Contents
17
Conventions
26
- Abbreviations
  26
- Icons
  26
- Keys
  27
- Key Operation
  27
- Display
  27
- Messages
  27
Manual Contents
26
Preface
26
General Precautions
29
Heat Injury
29
Pressure or Impact Damage
29
Stress Injury
29
Central Processing Unit ("CPU") Performance Disclaimer
30
Mobile Phones
30
PC Cards Overheating
30
Non-Applicable Icons
31
Wireless Lan/Atheros
31
- Lcd
  31
- Copy Protection
  31
- HDD Drive Capacity
  31
- Images
  32
- LCD Brightness and Eye Strain
  32
Chapter 1 Introduction

33
- Features
  35
  - Memory
    36
  - Disks
    36
  - Display
    38
  - Keyboard
    38
  - Pointing Device
    38
  - Power
    38
  - Ports
    39
  - Slots
    39
  - Multimedia
    40
  - Communications
    40
  - Security
    41
  - Software
    41
- Special Features
  42
- Utilities
  44
- Options
  46
- Equipment Checklist
  33
  - Hardware
    33
  - Software
    34
Chapter 2 : the Grand Tour

47
- Front with the Display Closed
  47
- Left Side
  49
- Right Side
  50
- Back Side
  51
- Underside
  52
  - Battery Pack
    52
- Front with the Display Open
  53
- System Indicators
  54
- USB Diskette Drive (Optional)
  56
- Optical Media Drive
  57
  - Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media
    57
  - Writable Discs
    58
  - DVD-ROM Drive
    58
  - CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
    59
  - DVD±R/±RW Drive (DVD+R DL)
    59
  - DVD Super Multi Drive
    60
  - DVD Super Multi Drive (DVD+R DL)
    60
- AC Adaptor
  61
Chapter 3 Getting Started

63
- Setting up Your Work Space
  63
  - General Conditions
    64
  - Placement of Computer
    64
  - Seating and Posture
    65
  - Lighting
    66
  - Work Habits
    66
- Connecting the AC Adaptor
  67
- Opening the Display
  68
- Turning on the Power
  68
- Starting up for the First Time
  69
- Turning off the Power
  69
  - Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)
    69
  - Hibernation Mode
    69
  - Starting Hibernation Mode
    70
  - Automatic Hibernation
    70
  - Standby Mode
    71
- Restarting the Computer
  72
- Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Product Recovery Media
  73
Chapter 4 Operating Basics

75
- Using the Touch Pad
  75
- Using the USB Diskette Drive
  76
  - Connecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive
    76
  - Disconnecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive
    76
- Using Optical Media Drives
  77
  - Loading Discs
    77
  - Removing Discs
    80
- Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
  81
- Writing CD/Dvds on DVD±R/±RW Drive Supporting DVD+R DL
  83
- Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi Drive
  85
- Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi Drive Supporting DVD+R DL
  89
- Media Care
  97
  - CD/Dvds
    97
  - Diskettes
    97
- Using the Microphone
  98
- Modem
  98
  - Region Selection
    98
  - Properties Menu
    99
  - Disconnecting
    100
- Wireless Communications
  101
  - Wireless LAN
    101
  - Bluetooth Wireless Technology
    102
  - Wireless Communication Switch
    102
  - Wireless Communication Indicator
    102
- Lan
  103
  - Connecting LAN Cable
    103
  - Disconnecting LAN Cable
    104
- Cleaning the Computer
  104
- Moving the Computer
  104
- Heat Dispersal
  105
Chapter 5 : the Keyboard

107
- Typewriter Keys
  107
  - F1 ... F12 Function Keys
    108
- Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations
  108
  - Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard
    108
  - Hotkeys
    109
  - Fn Sticky Key
    112
- Windows Special Keys
  112
- Keypad Overlay
  113
  - Turning on the Overlays
    113
  - Arrow Mode
    113
  - Numeric Mode
    113
  - Temporarily Using Normal Keyboard (Overlay On)
    114
  - Temporarily Using Overlay (Overlay Off)
    114
  - Temporarily Changing Modes
    114
- Generating ASCII Characters
  114
Chapter 6 : Power and Power-Up Modes

115
- Power Conditions
  116
  - Power on
    116
- Power Indicators
  117
  - Battery Indicator
    117
  - DC in Indicator
    117
  - Power Indicator
    117
- Battery Types
  118
  - Battery
    118
  - Real Time Clock Battery
    118
- Care and Use of the Battery Pack
  119
  - Safety Precautions
    119
  - Charging the Batteries
    121
  - Procedures
    121
  - Time
    122
  - Monitoring Battery Capacity
    123
  - Maximizing Battery Operating Time
    123
  - Retaining Data with Power off
    124
  - Extending Battery Life
    124
- Replacing the Battery Pack
  125
  - Removing the Battery Pack
    125
  - Installing the Battery Pack
    126
- Starting the Computer by Password
  127
  - Power-Up Modes
    127
  - Windows Utilities
    127
  - Hotkeys
    127
  - Panel Power On/Off
    127
  - System Auto off
    128
Chapter 7 : HW Setup and Passwords

129
- HW Setup
  129
  - Accessing HW Setup
    129
  - HW Setup Window
    129
    
    User Password
    130
    
    Parallel Port Mode
    131
  - Boot Priority
    132
Chapter 8 Optional Devices

135
- Cards/Memory
  135
- Power Devices
  135
- Peripheral Devices
  135
- Other
  135
- PC Cards
  136
  - Installing a PC Card
    136
  - Removing a PC Card
    137
- Express Card
  137
  - Installing an Express Card
    137
  - Removing an Express Card
    138
- Multiple Digital Media Card Slot
  139
  - Installing a SD/MS/MS Pro/Sm/MMC/XD Card
    139
  - Removing a SD/MS/MS Pro/Sm/MMC/XD Card
    140
- Memory Expansion
  141
  - Installing Memory Module
    141
  - Removing Memory Module
    143
- Additional Battery Pack (12 Cell and 6 Cell)
  144
- Additional AC Adaptor
  144
- USB FDD Kit
  144
- Advanced Port Replicator III
  144
- Parallel Printer
  145
- External Monitor
  146
- Television
  147
- I.link (IEEE1394)
  147
  - Precautions
    147
  - Connecting
    148
  - Disconnecting
    148
- Security Lock
  149
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

151
- Problem Solving Process
  151
  - Preliminary Checklist
    152
  - Analyzing the Problem
    152
- Hardware and System Checklist
  153
  - System Start-Up
    154
  - Self Test
    154
  - Power
    154
  - Password
    156
  - Keyboard
    156
  - LCD Panel
    157
  - Hard Disk Drive
    157
  - DVD-ROM Drive
    158
  - CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
    159
  - DVD±R/±RW Drive
    160
  - DVD Super Multi Drive
    162
  - Diskette Drive
    163
  - Infrared Port
    164
  - Printer
    164
  - Pointing Device
    164
  - Touch Pad
    165
  - USB Mouse (Optional)
    166
  - PC Card
    166
  - Sd/Ms/Sm/MMC/XD Card
    167
  - Monitor
    167
  - Sound System
    168
  - TV Output Signal
    168
  - Usb
    169
  - Modem
    169
  - Standby/Hibernation
    170
  - Lan
    170
  - Wireless LAN
    171
  - Bluetooth
    171
  - I.link (IEEE1394)
    171
- TOSHIBA Support
  172
  - Before You Call
    172
- Specifications
  173
  - Physical Dimensions
    173
  - Environmental Requirements
    173
  - Power Requirements
    173
Appendix A : Specifications

175
- Display Controller and Modes
  175
Appendix B : Display Controller and Modes

175
- Display Controller
  175
- Video Modes
  176
- Wireless LAN
  177
Appendix C : Wireless LAN

177
- Card Specifications
  177
  - Radio Characteristics
    178
  - Supported Frequency Sub-Bands
    179
- AC Power Cord and Connectors
  183
Appendix D : AC Power Cord and Connectors

183
- Certification Agencies
  183
Appendix E : if Your Computer Is Stolen

185
- Toshiba Theft Registration
  186
- Glossary
  187
- Index
  201

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