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Toshiba TECRA A5 User Manual (280 pages)

A5-S116 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.51 MB

Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Wireless Interoperability
7
Regulatory Information
8
Wireless Lan and Your Health
8
Device Authorization
14
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
14
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
20
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
21
Regulatory Statements
21
Table of Contents
28
Introduction
36
This Guide
37
Safety Icons
38
- Other Icons Used
  39
Other Documentation
39
Service Options
40
Chapter 1: Getting Started

41
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

86
- Computing Tips
  86
- Using the Keyboard
  88
  - Character Keys
    88
  - Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
    89
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    89
  - Function Keys
    90
  - Windows Special Keys
    90
  - Overlay Keys
    90
  - Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
    91
- Starting a Program
  92
- Saving Your Work
  96
- File Names
  97
- Printing Your Work
  98
- Using the DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive
  99
  - Drive Components and Control Buttons
    100
  - DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Components
    100
  - System Control Buttons
    101
  - Inserting a Compact Disc
    102
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer on
    104
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer off
    104
  - Caring for CD or DVD Discs
    105
- Using PC Cards
  105
  - Hot Swapping
    106
- Using Your Computer at the Office
  106
- Backing up Your Work
  106
  - Restoring Your Work
    107
- Powering down the Computer
  107
  - Using Turn off Computer or Shut down
    108
  - Using Hibernation
    110
  - Using Standby
    112
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  114
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

115
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  115
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  115
  - Battery Notice
    116
- Charging the Batteries
  117
  - Charging the Main Battery
    117
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    118
- Monitoring Battery Power
  119
  - What to Do When the Battery Alarm Sounds
    122
- Changing the Main Battery
  123
  - Removing the Battery from the Computer
    123
  - Inserting a Charged Battery
    125
- Taking Care of Your Battery
  126
  - Safety Precautions
    126
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    127
- Disposing of Used Batteries
  128
- Conserving Power
  129
  - Power Profiles
    130
  - Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile
    130
- Additional Options for Power
  131
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features

132
- Exploring the Desktop
  132
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    133
  - Start Button
    134
- Setting up for Communications
  135
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  140
  - The Internet
    140
  - The World Wide Web
    140
  - Internet Service Providers
    141
  - Connecting to the Internet
    141
  - Surfing the Internet
    142
  - Internet Features
    142
  - Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
    143
- Exploring Audio Features
  143
  - Playing an Audio CD
    143
  - Playing Cds Using Auto-Run
    145
  - Creating a CD
    145
  - Recording Sounds
    146
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    147
- Using the I.link Port (Optional)
  148
- Inserting and Removing PC Cards
  148
  - Inserting a PC Card
    149
  - Removing a PC Card
    150
  - Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
    150
- Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot (Optional)
  150
  - Inserting Media
    151
  - Removing Media
    152
- Connecting Your Modem to a Telephone Line
  152
  - Connecting to a Phone Line
    152
- Using an Expansion Device
  153
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities

155
- TOSHIBA Assist
  156
  - Connect
    157
  - Secure
    157
  - Protect & Fix
    157
  - Optimize
    157
- TOSHIBA Application Installer
  158
- Using a Supervisor Password
  159
  - Setting a Supervisor Password
    159
  - Deleting a Supervisor Password
    160
- Setting User Passwords
  161
  - Using an Instant Password
    162
  - Setting a User Password
    162
  - Disabling a User Password
    162
- PC Diagnostic Tool
  163
- TOSHIBA Power Saver
  164
- SD Memory Card Format
  166
- Mouse Utility
  167
- TOSHIBA Mobile Extension
  168
- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  170
- TOSHIBA Button Controls
  171
- CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
  172
- Fn-Esse
  173
- TOSHIBA HW Setup
  178
- TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility
  180
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong

181
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  181
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  183
- The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
  185
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  188
  - A Plan of Action
    188
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    189
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    190
  - Memory Problems
    192
  - Power and the Batteries
    193
  - Keyboard Problems
    195
  - Display Problems
    196
  - Disk Drive Problems
    198
  - DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Problems
    201
  - Sound System Problems
    202
  - PC Card Problems
    202
  - Printer Problems
    206
  - Modem Problems
    207
  - Wireless Networking Problems
    208
- DVD Operating Problems
  211
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  214
  - Data and System Configuration Backup in Windows XP
    215
- If You Need Further Assistance
  221
  - Before You Contact Toshiba
    221
  - Contacting Toshiba
    222
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  223
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  223
Appendix A: Hot Keys

225
- Volume Mute
  225
- Password Security
  226
- Power Usage Mode
  228
- Standby Mode
  228
- Hibernation Mode
  229
- Display Modes
  230
- Display Brightness
  231
- Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
  231
- Zooming Applications In/Out
  231
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  232
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

233
- Toshiba Computer
  234
Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba Computer

234
- Getting Started
  235
  - Starting Configfree
    235
- Configfree Utilities
  237
  - Connectivity Doctor
    237
  - Search for Wireless Devices
    240
  - Profile Settings
    245
  - Configfree SUMMIT
    248
  - Quick Connect
    253
- Using the Automatic Switch
  256
- Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
  257
- Glossary
  258
- Index
  273

Toshiba TECRA A5 Maintenance Manual (255 pages)

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Desktop | Size: 9.04 MB

Table of Contents

7
Table of Contents

33
- Troubleshooting Introduction
  35
- Troubleshooting Flowchart
  36
- Power Supply Troubleshooting
  41
- Table 2-1 Battery LED
  42
- Table 2-2 DC-IN LED
  43
- Display Troubleshooting
  46
- Keyboard Troubleshooting
  49
- External USB Devices Troubleshooting
  51
- TV-Out Failure Troubleshooting
  53
- Touchpad Troubleshooting
  55
- Speaker Troubleshooting
  57
- Optical Drive Troubleshooting
  59
  - Optical Drive Troubleshooting Process
    59
- Modem Troubleshooting
  62
  - Modem Troubleshooting Process
    62
- PCMCIA Troubleshooting
  64
  - PCMCIA Troubleshooting Process
    64
- IEEE 1394 Troubleshooting
  66
  - IEEE 1394 Troubleshooting Process
    66
- Wireless LAN Troubleshooting
  68
  - Wireless LAN Troubleshooting Process
    69
- Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics
  
  71
Tests and Diagnostics

72
- The Diagnostic Test
  73
- Executing the Diagnostic Test
  74
- Config Check Test
  78
- DMI Check Test
  80
- Speaker Audio Test
  81
- Fan ON/OFF Test
  82
- Main Battery Charge Test
  83
- FDD Test
  84
- CD-ROM Test
  85
- Keyboard Test
  86
- Mouse (Pad) Test
  88
- LCD Pixels Mode Test
  90
- Magnetic Switch Test
  91
- HDD R/W Test
  92
- LAN Test
  94
- RTC Test
  96
- Read 1394 GUID
  97
- CD Control Button Test
  98
- Speaker EQ Type Check&Re-Write
  100
- Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures
  
  103
Table of Contents

105
- Figure
  106
- General
  109
- Battery
  115
- Figure
  115
  - Unlocking the Battery Lock
    115
- Removing the Battery Pack
  115
- Figure
  117
  - Removing the PC Card
    117
- Figure
  118
  - Hdd
    119
  - Figure
    119
  - Removing the HDD Door Screw
    119
- Installing the PC Card
  118
- Figure
  120
  - Removing the HDD
    120
- Removing the HDD Door
  120
- Expansion Memory
  121
- Figure
  121
- Removing the Cover Screw
  121
- Removing the Expansion Memory Module
  121
- Removing the Optical Drive Module
  124
- Figure
  126
  - Removing the Optical Drive Bracket
    126
- Optical Drive
  126
- Keyboard
  128
- Removing the Strip Cover
  128
- Disconnecting the Keyboard Cable
  130
- Figure
  130
  - Removing the Bluetooth Module Screw
    131
  - Figure
    131
  - Disconnecting the FFC Cable
    131
- Figure
  132
  - Removing the Bluetooth Module
    132
  - Figure
    133
  - Disconnecting the Bluetooth Connector
    133
- Lifting the Bluetooth Module
  132
- Removing the Wireless LAN Unit
  135
- Modem
  139
- Removing the Modem Cover
  139
- Removing the Modem Cover Screw
  139
- Disconnecting All Cables
  142
- Display Assembly
  142
- Figure
  142
- Disconnecting the Rear Screws
  143
- Figure
  143
- Top Cover
  145
- Removing the Top Cover
  146
- Direct Play Button Module
  148
- Touch Pad
  148
- Removing the Touch Pad
  149
- Removing the Touch Pad Bracket
  149
- Removing the Direct Play Button Module
  151
- Memory
  153
- Removing the Aluminum Foil
  153
- Figure
  154
- Lifting the Metal Strip
  154
- Removing the System Board
  157
- Removing the Fan
  160
- Removing the USB Module
  166
- Removing the VGA Module
  168
- Removing the Display Mask
  170
- Removing the Speaker Screws
  172
- Removing the Speaker Strip
  172
- Speakers
  172
- Removing the FL Inverter Board
  174
- Figure
  175
  - LCD Module
    175
- Removing the LCD Module
  176
- Handling the LCD Module
  179
- Appendix A Handling the LCD Module
  
  186
  - Board Layout
    186
- Appendix B Board Layout
  
  190
  - Pin Assignments
    190
- Appendix C Pin Assignments
  
  223
  - Keyboard Scan/Character Codes
    223
- Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes
  
  231
  - Key Layout
    231
- Appendix E Key Layout
  
  248
  - Series Screw Torque List
    248
- Appendix F Series Screw Torque List
  
  254
  - Reliability
    254

Toshiba TECRA A5 User Manual (178 pages)

Notebook PC

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.41 MB

Safety Instructions
4
Fcc Information
6
General Precautions

12
- Wireless LAN and Your Health
  16
- Table of Contents
  19
Preface

22
- Manual Contents
  23
- Conventions
  24
- Equipment Checklist
  25
Chapter 1 TOSHIBA A5 Features

28
- Features
  28
- Special Features
  37
- Utilities
  39
- Options
  41
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

43
- Front with the Display Closed
  43
- Right Side
  45
- Left Side
  46
- Back Side
  47
- Underside
  48
- Front with the Display Open
  50
- Keyboard Indicators
  52
- Optical Disc Drive
  52
- DVD Super Multi Drive
  55
Chapter 3 Getting Started

57
Chapter 4 Operating Basics

70
- Using the Touchpad
  70
- Using the Internal Modem
  71
- Lan
  75
- Wireless LAN
  77
- Using Optical Disc Drives
  79
- Writing Cds on a CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
  83
- Writing Cds/Dvds on a DVD Super Multi Drive Supporting Double Layer Disc Recording or DVD Super Multi Drive
  85
- Recordnow! Basic for TOSHIBA
  89
- DLA for TOSHIBA
  90
- When Using Windvd Creator 2 Platinum
  91
- Media Care
  93
- Diskettes
  94
- TV-Out
  94
- Setting up more than One Display
  95
- Cleaning the Computer
  96
- Moving the Computer
  96
Chapter 5 The Keyboard

97
- Typewriter Keys
  97
- F1 ... F12 Function Keys
  98
- Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations
  98
- Hotkeys
  99
- Windows Special Keys
  100
- Keypad Overlay
  101
- Generating ASCII Characters
  102
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

103
- Power Conditions
  103
- Power Indicators
  105
- Battery Types
  106
- Care and Use of the Battery Pack
  107
- Replacing the Battery Pack
  112
- TOSHIBA Password Utility
  114
- Power-Up Modes
  115
- Panel Power Off/On
  116
- System Automatic Standby/Hibernation
  116
Chapter 7 HW Setup

117
- Accessing HW Setup
  117
- HW Setup Window
  117
Chapter 8 Optional Devices

121
- PC Card
  122
- Removing a Pc Card
  123
- SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/XD Memory Cards
  124
- Memory Expansion
  127
- Additional Battery Pack
  131
- Additional AC Adapter
  131
- External Monitor
  131
- Television
  132
- I.link (IEEE1394)
  137
- Security Lock
  138
- Advanced Port Replicator III
  139
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

140
- Problem Solving Process
  140
- Hardware and System Checklist
  142
- Self Test
  143
- TOSHIBA Support
  157
Appendix A Specifications

158
- Dimensions and Weight
  158
- Environmental Requirements
  158
- Display Modes
  160
Appendix B Display Modes

161
- Displaying Movies on a Tv or Crt
  161
Appendix C AC Power Cord and Connectors

167
Appendix D if Your Computer Is Stolen

169
- Toshiba Theft Registration
  170
Glossary

171

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Chapter 1: Getting Started

Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features

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Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong

Appendix A: Hot Keys

Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

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Toshiba TECRA A5 Maintenance Manual (255 pages)

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Hardware Overview

Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures

Table of Contents

Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics

Tests and Diagnostics

Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures

Table of Contents

Appendix A Handling the LCD Module

Appendix B Board Layout

Appendix C Pin Assignments

Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes

Appendix E Key Layout

Appendix F Series Screw Torque List

Toshiba TECRA A5 User Manual (178 pages)

Table of Contents

General Precautions

Preface

Chapter 1 TOSHIBA A5 Features

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Chapter 4 Operating Basics

Chapter 5 The Keyboard

Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

Chapter 7 HW Setup

Chapter 8 Optional Devices

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B Display Modes

Appendix C AC Power Cord and Connectors

Appendix D if Your Computer Is Stolen

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