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1. 2222er een een nenn 4 10 When writing or rewriting 2 222222 eects 4 12 RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA 1 0 0 2 00 cee eee 4 12 Data Verification 2 u a sasana aaaea 4 13 DLA for TOSHIBA 0 0 cect eee 4 14 MOCO fic tabetha e a ae ete baba bode e is 4 14 When WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is used 4 15 Media care 0 00 0000 a aaa aire eek eee DERA 4 15 GDIDNVDSH 2a a ana Beer armen een Dune are 4 15 Floppy disks toes oh eb ee irn 4 16 Sound System Pete aa dees ae 4 16 Volume control taiga eek SPEEA eee ede en 4 16 Microphone level 0 0 00 seen een tees 4 16 Audio controller 0 0 2 0 00 cee ee eee eee 4 17 Modem i aii a ie ieee a nen 4 17 Region selection r ss een eens 4 17 Properties menu 6 0 eee 4 18 SEIN ur ee diab ene 4 18 Modem Selection 22222 er een een nenn 4 18 Dialing Properties 0 0002 e ee eee en een nn nn 4 18 Connecting 0 cece nennen een en 4 19 DISCONNECHING e u a en ben 4 19 Wireless LAN 2 u era 4 20 Wireless communication switch 0 000 e eee eee eee 4 20 Wireless communication indicator 2222er ern 4 21 LAN 24 00 0000 Oboe as a a a ee nr an a 4 21 LAN cable types HH 2 HH cee eee eee i ninrip nn 4 21 Connecting LAN cable 2n2eeeeeneene nennen nn 4 21 Disconnecting LAN cable 0 0 00 e eee een nenn 4 22 Cleaning the comp
2. 0 0 cece eee eee 2 9 User s Manual Table of Contents Keyboard indicators 0 0 2 c eee 2 10 USB floppy disk drive 00 c eee eee eee 2 11 Fixed optical media driveS 00 e eee eee eee 2 12 Region codes for DVD drives and media 2 12 Writable discs 2 22 00 cece eee 2 12 CDS idiots k i athe id edd bbe dod bool 2 12 DVDS shah ake en Se ae os Sane ae eee aca eee 2 13 Formals ofthe 2 A BA er E 2 13 CD ROM drive 0 0 ttt nn 2 13 DVD ROM drive 0 ccc 2 13 DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive 00 00 eee 2 14 DVD R RW drive 0 ee tees 2 14 DVD Super Multi drive 2 2 eee 2 14 AC adaptors sosa 2 0 00 eee aaa nn ene eee 2 15 Getting Started Setting up your work Space 00 2 c eee eee 3 1 General conditions 00 e eee eee eee eee 3 2 Placement of the computer 0 0 e eee eee ee 3 2 Seating and posture 0 000 cece ees 3 3 Lighting tS oan Biers Age aka 3 3 Work habits i225 0c decurtigantewenti enredena ode beeen 3 4 Installing the battery pack 0 0 0 cece eee eee eee 3 4 Connecting the AC adaptor 0 cece eee eee eee 3 5 Opening the display 0c cece eee eee eee 3 6 Turning on the power 2 2 cece eee eee eee eee eee 3 7 Windows XP setup 20 e cece eee eee eee eee 3 8 Turning off the power 2 0 cece eee eee 3 8 Shut Down mode Boot mode 0 0 cee eee eee 3 8
3. PC card overheating Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use Overheating of a PC card can result in errors or instability in the PC card operation Also be careful when you remove a PC card that has been used for a long time Mobile phone Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system Computer operation is not impaired but is recommended that a distance of 30cm be maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in use Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer CPU Performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions E use of certain peripheral products use of battery power instead of AC power use of certain multimedia games or videos with special effects use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections use of complex modeling software such as high end computer aided design application use of computer in areas with low air pressure high altitude gt 1 000 meters or gt 3 280 feet above sea level E use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F or gt 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature reference are approximate CPU Performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration Under some conditions your computer product may automatically shut down This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used o
4. 1 You can install the main memory module in either slot User s Manual 8 5 Optional Devices 8 Push the module down so it lies flat Latches on either side will click into place to secure the module Slot A Slot B Figure 8 4 Installing the memory module 9 Seat the cover and secure it with a screw 10 Replace the battery pack as described in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes 11 Turn the power on and make sure the added memory is recognized Open System Properties in the Control Panel and click the General tab Removing memory module To remove the memory module make sure the computer is in boot mode then 1 Be sure the power is off and all cables are disconnected from the computer 2 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery and a screw securing the memory module cover 3 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off 4 Lift one side of the insulator and push the latches to the outside to release the module A spring will force one end of the module up 8 6 User s Manual Optional Devices 5 Grasp the module by the sides and pull it out E f you use the computer for a long time the memory modules will become hot In this case let the memory modules cool to room temperature before you replace them Or you will get burnt if you touch any of them E Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connect
5. B Enter Password If you click the OK button before entering the password Registered will appear on the display 3 Click the OK button If the character string you enter matches the registered password the password option is reset and the display changes to B The password was deleted If they do not match the following message appears You must repeat step 1 B Incorrect Password If you enter the password incorrectly three times the screen will display Sorry access denied Powering off your machine then powering it back on again are required to regain access You will not be able to access the password option in the HW Setup In this case you must turn the power off and back on to retry the procedure 4 Follow the same procedures described in the earlier section How to set the password to set a new user password Parallel Printer Some models are equipped with Parallel Printer tab This tab lets you set the Parallel Port Mode Use the Windows Device Manager to make settings for the Parallel port Parallel Port Mode The options in this tab are ECP and Standard Bi directional ECP Sets the port type to Extended Capabilities Port ECP For most printers the port should be set to ECP Default Standard This setting should be used with some other Bi directional parallel devices User s Manual 7 3 HW Setup and Passwords i Device Config Device Configuration This option lets you s
6. LED light emitting diode LSI large scale integration MS DOS Microsoft Disk Operating System OCR optical character recognition reader PCB printed circuit board PCI peripheral component interconnect RAM random access memory RGB red green and blue ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface SIO serial input output SXGA super extended graphics array plus TFT thin film transistor UART universal asynchronous receiver transmitter USB Universal Serial Bus UXGA ultra extended graphics array VESA Video Electronic Standards Association VGA video graphics array VRT voltage reduction technology XGA extended graphics array A adaptor A device that provides an interface between two dissimilar electronic devices For example the AC adaptor modifies the power from a wall outlet for use by the computer This term also refers to the add in circuit cards that control external devices such as video monitors and magnetic tape devices allocate To assign a space or function for a specific task alphanumeric Keyboard characters including letters numbers and other symbols such as punctuation marks or mathematical symbols alternating current AC Electric current that reverses its direction of flow at regular intervals analog signal A signal whose characteristics such as amplitude and frequency vary in proportion to are an analog of the value to be transmitted Voice com
7. V90 sets the maximum V 90 downstream that the modem attempts to connect V 90 disabled V 90 enabled automatic speed selection maximum modem speed default User s Manual E 3 V 90 E 4 User s Manual Satellite A50 Appendix F Internal Modem Guide This appendix describes how to install and the remove the internal modem Do not disassemble the computer beyond the steps described in this instruction or touch any components not specifically described Installing the internal modem The internal modem is preinstalled The following is for information only To install the internal modem follow the steps below 1 Save your data and turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and other peripheral devices 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes 4 Loosen the screw on the memory module cover next to the modem cover to remove the cover 5 Loosen the screw securing the cover 6 Slip your fingernail or a narrow object into a notch under the cover and lift off the cover 7 Remove two screws which you use later to secure the modem board 8 Connect the modem board cable and seat the modem board 9 Secure the modem board with two screws removed in step 7 10 Secure the cover with one screw 11 Reinstall the memory module cover and tighten the screw 12 Install the battery pack User s Manual Internal Mo
8. eS RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent Press F1 key to set Date Time The computer s RTC battery is a Ni MH battery and should be replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative The battery can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations E You can change the setting of RTC by pressing F1 key E After configuring the time and date for the Real Time Clock battery we recommend that you turn the power status of your computer to ON so that the Real Time Clock battery is charged Refer to Chapter 9 Troubleshooting for the detail Care and use of the battery pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing Taking proper care of it will help ensure longer operating time on battery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack Follow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure safe operation and maximum performance Safety precautions Mishandling of batteries can cause death serious injury or property damage Carefully observe the following advisories Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions Caution Indicates a potentially hazar
9. D a 0000000000000 0 ws 0000 amp 00000000 Figure 2 5 The underside of the computer Battery release Slide this lock to release the battery pack for Ja latch 1 removal Battery release Slide and hold this latch to release the battery wi latch 2 pack for removal For detailed information on removing the battery packs refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes The battery pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected For detailed information on the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Battery pack Memory module This cover protects one memory module sockets cover one or no module is preinstalled Refer to the Memory expansion section in Chapter 8 Optional Devices User s Manual 2 6 The Grand Tour Front with the display open This section shows the front of the computer with the display open Refer to the appropriate illustration for details To open the display slide the display latch on the front of the display and lift up Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle Display hinge Display screen LCD Sensor switch Not shown Stereo speaker Stereo speaker Right Left Touch Pad Power button Touch Pad Audio Video control buttons control buttons Audio Video control buttons are provided with some models Figure 2
10. For example Ctrl C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press C If three keys are used hold down the first two and at the same time press the third ABC When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text the icon s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the type face you see to the left Display D Names of windows or icons or text generated by gt FEY the computer that appears on its display screen is presented in the type face you see to the left Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention Each type of message is identified as shown below JN Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment 7 Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of 1 your equipment Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions User s Manual KR Preface Xxxii User s Manual Satellite A50 General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability However certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions in
11. About Display the HW Setup version Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date Password User Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on Not Registered Change or remove the password Default Registered Set the password A dialogue box will appear to let you set the password To enter a user password 1 Select Registered to display the following prompt B Enter Password 2 Enter a password of up to 10 characters You cannot use the following characters A space The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks For example if you enter a password consisting of four characters the display is shown as B Enter Password If you click the OK button before entering the password Not registered will appear on the display 3 Click the OK button The following message appears allowing you to verify the password eS Verify Password 4 If character strings match the password is registered and the display changes to B The password was registered If they do not match the following message appears You must repeat from step 1 B Entry Error T2 User s Manual HW Setup and Passwords pmi o pie To delete a user password 1 Select Not Registered to display the following prompt B Enter Password 2 Enter the currently registered password The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks
12. disks without using an adaptor Refer to the Fixed Optical media drive section in this chapter for technical specifications on each drive and to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for information on using the drive and caring for disks The following drives are available CD ROM drive DVD ROM drive DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive DVD R RW drive m DVD Super Multi drive Universal A Universal Serial Bus port is on the right side Serial Bus Refer to Left side section for details USB 2 0 port DC IN 15V jack The AC adaptor connects to this socket Use only the model of AC adaptor that comes with the oC computer Using the wrong adaptor can damage DC IN 15V your computer Backside Figure 2 4 shows the computer s back panel It differs depending on the model Video out jack LAN active Link indicator indicator orange green USB port Modem jack LAN jack Figure 2 4 1 The backside of the computer LAN active Link indicator indicator orange green il t a Parallel port Modem jack LAN jack Figure 2 4 2 The backside of the computer 2 4 User s Manual The Grand Tour Parallel port This Centronics compatible 25 pin parallel port is used to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device This port supports Extended Capabilities Port ECP standard Universal A Universa
13. s manufacturer Battery packs have different voltages and terminal polarities Use of an improper battery could cause smoke fire or rupture of the battery pack Never subject a battery pack to heat such as storage near a heat source Exposure to heat can cause the battery pack to ignite explode or leak caustic liquid and cause death or serious injury It could also fail or malfunction causing data loss Never expose the battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal protective device will fail causing it to overheat explode ignite or leak caustic liquids possibly resulting in death or serious injury Never let a battery pack become wet A wet battery pack will overheat ignite or rupture possibly resulting in death or serious injury Warning 1 Never allow caustic electrolyte fluid leaked from a battery pack to contact your eyes skin or clothing If caustic electrolyte fluid should contact your eyes immediately wash your eyes with large amounts of running water and seek medical attention to help prevent eye damage If electrolyte fluid should contact your skin immediately wash it under running water to prevent rash If it contacts your clothes promptly remove them to prevent the fluid from contacting your skin or eyes Immediately turn off the power disconnect the AC adaptor and remove the battery if any of the following events are observed in the battery pack offensive or unusual odor
14. EB Check that the Primary Device is fixed into Note Book the display of the computer and the Secondary Device is being fixed into Monitor CRT display B 10 User s Manual Display Controller and Modes inten 82852 82855 GM GME Graphics Controller Prope 2 JEJ Devices Coke Schemes Hot Keys OpenGL Infoemation Extended Desktop Setting Prmary Dewen Notebook Monitor r Mana ad ZZ Secondary Denoo Device Settings FigureB 2 Intel 82852 82855 GM GME Graphics Controller Prope 2 Some reproduced DVD picture may not be displayed when the display of the computer and a CRT display are used at the same Reduce the resolution use the display of the computer only use the CRT display only or set display device in the multi monitor then play DVD E Please refer to External monitor in the online manual of Chapter8 Optional Devices or the application guide for the setting of each display device 3 The reproduced picture may be up and down slightly in some DVD titles when reproduced by WinDVD 5 0 The swing can be suppressed by the following procedure E Boot up WinDVD 5 0 and click the circled part shown in figure B 3 then select Display out of the list Figure B 3 WinDVD 5 0 E The following sub panel is displayed then click the circled part shown in figure B 5 User s Manual B 11 Display Controller and Modes Video Window Normal r De
15. Hibernation mode 002 cee eee eee 3 8 Standby mode 0 0 0 cece eee ees 3 10 Restarting the computer 00 cece eee eee eee 3 11 Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery Media3 12 Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad uneunn nennen nn a na 4 1 Using the USB floppy disk drive 0 cece eee eee eee 4 2 Connecting 3 1 2 floppy disk drive 0 0 eee eee eee 4 2 Disconnecting 3 1 2 floppy disk drive 0 ee eee 4 3 Using optical media drives 2 0 0 cece eee eee 4 3 Loading diss fice peed see fhe dk ete bee ees 4 4 Removing discs 2 222220 eet ttt 4 6 xxiv User s Manual Table of Contents Audio Video controls 2 00 c eee eee 4 6 Next and Previous buttons 2222er een eee 4 6 Play Pause and Stop buttons 00 0c eee e eens 4 7 Writing CDs on DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive 20e eee eee 4 7 Before writing or rewriting 0 eee eee 4 7 When writing or rewriting 0 0 cee eee eee 4 8 Writing CD DVDs on DVD R RW drive 0 00s eee eee eee 4 9 Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive 05 4 9 Important message DVD R RW drive 20085 4 9 Important message DVD Super Multi drive 2 4 9 Disclaimer DVD R RW drive 2 222 nennen eee 4 9 Disclaimer DVD Super Multi drive 2 222222 n nern 4 10 Before writing or rewriting
16. Power and Power Up Modes Table 6 1 Power conditions continued Power on Power off no operation AC Battery charge Operates adaptor is above low LED Battery off not battery trigger connected point DC IN 15V off Battery charge Operates is below low LED Battery battery trigger flash point ashes orange DC IN 15V off Battery charge Computer shuts down is exhausted No battery Cannot operate installed LED Battery off DC IN 15V off 6 2 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes Power indicators As shown in the above table the Battery DC IN 15V and Power indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer s operating capability and battery charge status Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack The following indicator lights indicate the battery status DC IN 15V indicator Flashing orange Orange Green No light The battery charge is low The AC adaptor must be connected to recharge the battery Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and charging the battery Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is fully charged Under any other conditions the indicator does not light If the battery becomes too hot while it is being charged the charge will stop and the battery indicator will go out When the battery s temperature falls to a normal range charge will resume This occurs whether the computer s p
17. from your TOSHIBA dealer Use it as a spare or replacement E High Capacity battery pack 8800mAh E Battery pack 4400mAh If you use your computer at more than one site frequently it may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adaptor for each site so you will not have to carry the adaptor with you The battery charger lets you charge extra batteries outside the computer A slot is available to attach a security cable to the computer to deter theft A 3 1 2 floppy disk drive accommodates 1 44 megabyte or 720 kilobyte floppy disk It connects to a USB port You cannot format 720 kilobyte floppy disks on Windows XP but you can use previously formatted disks User s Manual Satellite A50 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of your computer Become familiar with each component before you operate the computer Front with the display closed Figure 2 1 shows the computer s front with its display panel in the closed position System Display latch indicators Figure 2 1 Front of the computer with display closed System LEDs let you monitor the status of various computer functions Details are given in the indicators Haar i System indicators section Display latch This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed position Slide the latch to open the display User s Manual The Grand Tour Left side Figure 2 2 shows the computer
18. it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded contents User s Manual 4 9 Operating Basics Disclaimer DVD Super Multi drive TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following Damage to any CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices Also it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded contents Before writing or rewriting Based on TOSHIBA s limited compatibility testing we suggest the following manufacturers of CD R RW and DVD R R RW RW RAM disc However in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation quality or performance of any disc Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates CD R TAIYO YUDEN CO LTD Mitsui Chemicals Inc MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd Hi
19. orange indicates battery charging and flashing orange indicates a low battery charge Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes The Built in HDD indicator glows green when the computer is accessing the hard disk User s Manual 2 9 The Grand Tour Keyboard indicators The figures below show the positions of the keypad overlay indicators and the Caps Lock indicator When the F10 key indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you control the cursor When the F11 key indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you enter numbers Numeric Mode indicator Arrow Mode indicator Figure 2 8 Keypad overlay indicators When the Caps Lock indicator glows the keyboard is in all caps mode Caps Lock indicator Figure 2 9 Caps Lock indicator Caps Lock This indicator glows green when the alphabet keys are locked in uppercase Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights green you can use the keypad overlay gray labeled keys as cursor keys Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard keys for numeric input when the Numeric mode indicator lights green Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard Numeric mode You can use the keypad overlay gray labeled 2 10 User s Manual The Grand Tour USB floppy disk drive A3 1 2 floppy disk drive accommodates 1 44 megabyte or 720 kilobyte floppy disks It connects to the USB port Disk In Us Indicator Floppy dis
20. 0 zero if you do not want the modem to automatically answer at all When disabled the modem can only answer with an ATA command Range 0 255 Default 0 Units rings User s Manual S registers Sl 52 953 S4 Ring counter This register is read only The value of S1 is incremented with each ring If no ring occurs over a six second interval this register is cleared Range 0 225 Default 0 Units rings AT escape character user defined This register determines the ASCII values used for an escape sequence The default is the character The escape sequence allows the modem to exit data mode and enter command mode when on line Values greater than 127 disable the escape sequence Range 0 255 ASCII decimal Default 43 Units ASCII Command line termination character user defined This register determines the ASCII values as the carriage return character This character is used to end command lines and result codes Range 0 127 ASCII decimal Default 13 carriage return Units ASCIl Response formatting character user defined This register determines the ASCII value used as the line feed character The modem uses a line feed character in command mode when it responds to the computer Range 0 127 ASCII decimal Default 10 line feed Units ASCIl D 2 User s Manual S registers S5 Command line editing character user defined This register sets the character recognized as a bac
21. 2 kilograms configured with 15 XGA 1GB x 2 RAM 80GB HDD DVD Super Multi drive modem LAN 100M Bit Wireless LAN 6cell battery Weight will vary with other configurations Above weights are measured at a specific criteria They are not guaranteed as the maximum weight of the actual product Size 388 w x 274 d x 27 38 h millimeters not including parts that extend beyond the main body Environmental Requirements Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5 41 F to 35 C 95 F 20 to 80 Non operating 20 C 4 F to 65 C 149 F 10 to 90 Thermal Gradient 20 C per hour maximum Wet bulb 26 C maximum temperature Conditions Altitude from sea level User s Manual Specifications Operating 60 to 3 000 meters Non operating 60 to 10 000 meters maximum Power Requirements AC adaptor 100 240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz cycles per second Computer 15 VDC 4 0 amperes Built in Modem Network control unit NCU Type of NCU AA Type of line Telephone line analog only Type of dialing Pulse Tone Control command AT commands EIA 578 commands Monitor function Computer s speaker Communication specifications Communication Data Full duplex system Fax Half duplex Communication Data protocol ITU T Rec V 21 V 22 V 22bis V 32 Former CCITT V 32bis V 34 V 90 Bell 103 212A Fax ITU T Rec V 17 V 29 V 27ter V 21 ch2 Former CCITT A 2 User s Manual Specif
22. DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning Some CD DVDs run The software or hardware configuration may be correctly but others do causing a problem Make sure the hardware not configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation Check the type of CD DVD you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Videol DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Addressing Method 2 Recordable CD CD R CD RW Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD Super Multi drive Region codes are listed in the Fixed optical media drives section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour 9 14 User s Manual Troubleshooting Floppy disk drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Drive does not operate Some programs run correctly but others do not You cannot access the external 3 1 2 floppy disk drive PC card Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Problem PC card error occurs Procedure There may be a faulty cable connection Check the connection to the computer and to the drive The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardw
23. Fn key combinations The Fn function is unique to TOSHIBA computers and is used in combination with other keys to form soft keys Soft keys are key combinations that enable disable or configure specific features w Some software may disable or interfere with soft key operations Soft key I settings are not restored by the Standby feature Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard 9 GEES m ar SES NAHER Inn N Ran HAA El en EYE Te ana a aaa 11 e CI CI Gua Saal Figure 5 1 A 101 key enhanced keyboard layout at The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 101 key enhanced keyboard shown in figure 5 1 The 101 102 key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key It also has additional Enter and Ctrl keys to the right of the main keyboard Since the keyboard is smaller and has fewer keys some of the enhanced keyboard functions must be simulated using two keys instead of one on the larger keyboard Your software may require you to use keys that the keyboard does not have Pressing the Fn key and one of the following keys simulates the enhanced keyboard s functions 5 2 User s Manual The Keyboard H E tl a Press Fn F10 or Fn F11 to access the integrated keypad When activated the keys with gray markings on the bottom edge become numeric keypad keys Fn F11 or cursor control keys Fn F10 Refer t
24. Leaving the AC adaptor connected will shorten battery life At least once a month run the computer on battery power until the battery is fully discharged then recharge the battery Monitoring battery capacity i Remaining battery power can be monitored in TOSHIBA Power Saver m Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining operating time The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and to calculate the remaining operating time based on the current power consumption rate and remaining battery capacity The actual remaining operating time may differ slightly from the calculated time m With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity will gradually decrease Therefore an often used older battery will not operate for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged In this case TOSHIBA Power Saver will indicate a 100 charge for both the old and new battery but the displayed estimated time remaining will be shorter for the older battery 6 10 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes Maximizing battery operating time A battery s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge How long the charge lasts in a battery depends on How you configure the computer for example whether you enable battery power saving options The computer provides a battery save mode which can be set in TOSHIBA Power
25. ROM amp CD R RW drive employs a laser system To ensure _ proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location E Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure E To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Location of the required label PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO COMPLY WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURED TOSHIBA CORPORATION 1 1 SHIBAURA 1 CHOME MINATO KU TOKYO 105 8001 JAPAN xiv User s Manual User s Manual DVD R RW SD R6112 SD R6332 E The DVD R RW drive employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location E Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure E To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Location of the required label PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO COMPLY WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURED TOSHIBA CORP
26. a last resort reformat the hard disk Then reload the operating system and other files If problems persist contact your dealer For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure You cannot access a CD Make sure the drive s drawer is securely DVD in the drive closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning 9 8 User s Manual Troubleshooting Problem Some CDs run correctly but others do not DVD ROM drive Procedure The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD s documentation Check the type of CD you are using The drive supports CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Addressing Method 2 If problems persist contact your dealer For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem You cannot acc
27. battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened Be sure to monitor the remaining battery power If the battery pack and real time clock battery discharge completely Standby and Suspend will not function and data in memory will be lost Also the computer might register an incorrect time and date In this case connect the AC adaptor to recharge the batteries Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off the power and disconnecting the AC adaptor Never remove the battery pack while the computer is in Suspend or Standby mode Data will be lost Note 1 Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on LAN function To ensure the battery pack maintains maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power once a week until the battery pack is fully discharged Refer to the section Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power for an extended period more than a week the battery might fail to retain a charge It might not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery pack and the Battery indicator might not indicate a low battery condition 6 8 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes 3 After the battery pack is charged avoid leaving the AC adaptor connected and the computer turned off fo
28. cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment s Ringer Equivalence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of the modem which can vary For the REN of your modem refer to your modem s label User s Manual vii User s Manual 1 The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 3 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJ11C The IC registration number of the modem is shown below Canada 1353A L4AINT Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand Modem warning notice for Australia Modems conn
29. environment or stressful work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands wrists or other joints Proper ambient conditions should also be maintained for the computer s operation This section discusses the following topics User s Manual General conditions Placement of the computer Seating and posture Lighting Work habits Getting Started General conditions In general if you are comfortable so is your computer but read the following to make sure your work site provides a proper environment Make sure there is adequate space around the computer for proper ventilation Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is close to the computer and easily accessible The temperature should be 5 to 35 degrees Centigrade 41 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit and the relative humidity should be 20 to 80 percent Avoid areas where rapid or extreme changes in temperature or humidity may occur Keep the computer free of dust moisture and exposure to direct sunlight Keep the computer away from heat sources such as electric heaters Do not use the computer near liquids or corrosive chemicals Do not place the computer near objects that create strong magnetic fields e g stereo speakers Some computers in the computer including data storage media can be damaged by magnets Do not place the computer near magnetic objects or bring magnetic objects close to the computer Be care
30. excessive heat discoloration or deformation Never use the computer again until it has been checked by a TOSHIBA service provider It might generate smoke or fire or the battery pack might rupture User s Manual 6 7 Power and Power Up Modes 3 Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before attempting to charge the battery pack Improper installation could generate smoke or fire or cause the battery pack to rupture Keep the battery pack out of reach of infants and children It can cause injury Caution 1 Never continue to use a battery pack after its recharging capacity has become impaired or after the display of a warning message indicating that the battery pack s power is exhausted Continued use of an exhausted or impaired battery pack could cause the loss of data Never dispose of battery packs with normal trash Bring them to your TOSHIBA dealer or to another recycling center to save resources and prevent environmental damage Cover the terminals with electrical tape to prevent short circuits which could cause the battery pack to ignite or rupture Use only battery packs recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements Always make sure the battery pack is installed correctly and securely Otherwise a battery pack could fall out and possibly cause injury Charge the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius Otherwise the electrolyte solution might leak
31. exposure E To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Location of the required label SERIAL NO MANUFACTURED COMPLIES WITH FDARADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 Panasonic Communications Co Ltd 1 62 4 Chome Minoshima Hakata ku Fukuoka Japan User s Manual xix User s Manual International precautions CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION This appliance contains a LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT Jaser system and is classified as a pa CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use AV Bei this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT VORSICHT Dieses Ger t enth lt ein LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 Laser System und ist als PRODUKT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TOEN60825 klassifiziert F r den richtigen Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungsanleitung sorgf ltig durch und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten benachrichtigen Sie bitte die n chste autorisierte Service Vertretung Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Ger t nicht ge ffnet werden ADVERSEL USYNLIG ADVAR
32. fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 2 3 5 Turn off the computer s power Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the Battery indicator flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet The DC IN 15V indicator should glow green and the Battery indicator should glow orange to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN 15V indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord Charge the battery pack until the Battery indicator glows green E If you have extra battery packs rotate their use m If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack H Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life E If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adaptor E Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Replacing the battery pack When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you
33. it will not play properly Code 1 2 6 Writable discs This section describes the types of writable CD DVD discs Check the specifications for your drive to for the type of discs it can write Use RecordNow to write compact discs Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics CDs Region Canada United States Japan Europe South Africa Middle East Southeast Asia East Asia Australia New Zealand Pacific Islands Central America South America Caribbean Russia Indian Subcontinent Africa North Korea Mongolia China Bm CD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed m CD RW discs can be recorded more than once Use either 1 2 or 4 multispeed CD RW discs or high speed 4 to 10 speed discs The write speed of the ultra speed CD RW discs Ultra speed is DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive only is maximum 24 speed 2 12 User s Manual The Grand Tour DVDs m DVD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed m DVD RW discs can be recorded more than once DVD RAM discs can be recorded more than once E DVD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed E DVD RW discs can be recorded more than once Formats The drives support the following formats m DVD ROM m DVD Video E CD DA E CD Text E Photo CD single multi session M CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 Bm CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 E Enhanced CD CD EXTRA
34. mode Standby mode consumes more power Standby limitations Standby will not function under the following conditions E Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down E Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you reset the system For example if E You change certain computer settings E An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands E There are three ways to reset the computer system 1 Click start then click Turn off computer From the Turn off computer menu Select Restart 2 Press Ctrl Alt Del to display the Windows Task Manager then select Shutdown and Restart 3 Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds Wait 10 to 15 seconds then turn the power on again by pressing the power button User s Manual 3 11 Getting Started Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery Media If preinstalled files are damaged use the Product Recovery Media to restore them To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software follow the steps below When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 Load the Product Recovery Media in the optional optical media drive and turn off the computer s power 2 Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power When In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA appea
35. off line Result Codes OK n 0 CONNECT n 1 ERROR Otherwise amp V Display Current Configuration This command displays the current configuration of the modem If nonvolatile memory is supported the stored profiles are displayed as well amp V View profiles amp W Store current configuration Saves the current active configuration profile including S Registers The current configuration comprises a list of storable parameters illustrated in the amp V command These settings are restored to the active configuration upon receiving a Zn command or at power up Refer to the amp V command amp W Stores the current configuration amp Zn x Store telephone number This command is used to store up to four dialing strings in the modem s nonvolatile memory for later dialing The format for the command is amp Zn stored number where n is the location 0 3 to which the number should be written The dial string may contain up to 34 characters The ATDS n command dials using the string stored in location n Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 ERROR Otherwise Nn Error control mode selection This command determines the type of error control used by the modem when sending or receiving data NO Buffer mode No error control N1 Direct mode N2 MNP or disconnect mode The modem attempts to connect using MNP2 4 error control procedures If this fails the modem disconnects This is also known as MNP reliable mode C 8 U
36. removal after switching the battery release latch 1 into unlock position to the direction of the left then slide out the battery pack Battery release latch 1 Battery pack Battery release latch 2 Figure 6 3 Releasing the battery pack For environmental reasons do not throw away a spent battery pack Please return spent battery packs to your TOSHIBA dealer User s Manual 6 13 Power and Power Up Modes Installing the battery pack To install a battery follow the steps below PON The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements Do not touch the latch while holding the computer Or you may get injured by the dropped battery by unintentional release of the latch Turn the computer s power off Disconnect all cables connected to the computer Insert the battery pack Secure the battery release latch 1 Check the battery release latch 1 was changed to the lock position to the direction of the right Battery pack Battery release latch 1 Figure 6 4 Securing the battery pack 6 14 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes Starting the computer by password AN AN To start up the computer with the user password follow these steps 1 Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3 Getting
37. system off automatically if it is not used for a set duration The system shuts down in Standby mode or Hibernation mode in Windows 6 16 User s Manual Satellite A50 Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords This chapter explains how to use TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer and how to set passwords HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for General Password Parallel Printer Device Config Display CPU Boot Priority Keyboard LAN and USB If the supervisor password is set access to the TOSHIBA HW Setup program can be prevented when the user password is used to log on to the computer Some models are not equipped with Parallel Printer tab and or CPU tab pmi o Accessing HW Setup To run HW Setup click start click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select TOSHIBA HW Setup HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains the following tabs General Password Device Config Display CPU Boot Priority Keyboard LAN and USB There are also three buttons OK Cancel and Apply OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all your changes without closing the HW Setup window User s Manual HW Setup and Passwords i General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons Default and About Default Return all HW Setup values to the factory settings
38. them and keep them clean If a floppy disk is dirty do not use cleaning fluid Clean it with a soft damp cloth 2 Do not slide back the floppy disk s protective metal covering or touch the floppy disk s magnetic surface Fingerprints may prevent the floppy disk drive from reading data from the floppy disk 3 Data may be lost if the floppy disk is twisted bent or exposed to direct sunlight extreme heat or cold 4 Do not place heavy objects on your floppy disks 5 Do not eat smoke or use erasers near your floppy disks Foreign particles inside the floppy disk s jacket can damage the magnetic surface 6 Magnetic energy can destroy the data on your floppy disks Keep your floppy disks away from speakers radios television sets and other sources of magnetic fields Sound System This section describes audio controls including sound levels and power management Volume control The Volume Control utility lets you control the audio volume in Windows for both playback and recording E To launch Volume Control for playback click Start point to All Programs point to Accessories point to Entertainment and click Volume Control H To launch Recording Control click Options point to Properties choose Recording and click OK E To view details of the Volume Control click Help on the Volume Control Microphone level The change the microphone gain follow the steps below 1 Click Start point to All Programs poin
39. to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem You cannot access a CD DVD in the drive Some CD DVDs run correctly but others do not Procedure Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation Check the type of CD DVD you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Addressing Method 2 Recordable CD CD R CD RW Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive Region codes are listed in the Fixed optical media drives section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour User s Manual 9 11 Troubleshooting Problem Cannot write correctly DVD R RW drive Procedure I
40. version number 13 Same as 10 19 Returns region ID in English Result Codes OK n 0 3 9 ERROR Otherwise Monitor speaker volume This command sets speaker volume to low medium or high LO Low volume L1 Low volume Same as LO L2 Medium volume default L3 High volume Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 ERROR Otherwise Monitor speaker mode This command turns the speaker on or off MO The speaker is off M1 The speaker is on until the modem detects the carrier signal default M2 The speaker is always on when modem is off hook M3 Speaker is on until the carrier is detected except when dialing Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 ERROR Otherwise User s Manual C 3 AT Commands Nn Modulation handshake This command controls whether or not the local modem performs a negotiated handshake at connection time with the remote modem when the communication speed of the two modems is different NO When originating or answering this is for handshake only at the communication standard specified by S37 and the ATB command N1 When originating or answering begin the handshake at the communication standard specified by S37 and the ATB command default During handshake a lower transmission speed may be selected Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise On Return on line to data mode 00 Instructs the modem to exit on line command mode and return to data mode see AT escape sequence 01 This command iss
41. which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1 1 standard The ports also support USB 1 1 i LINK is provided with some models This port enables high speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video cameras The PC card slot accommodates a 5 mm Type II card Windows sound system compatible sound system provides microphone as well as jacks for an external microphone and headphone Video out jack is provided with some models The video out jack lets you transfer video data to external devices Data output depends on the type of device connected to the S Video cable User s Manual 17 Introduction Audio Video control buttons Headphone jack Microphone jack Communications Modem LAN Audio Video control buttons let you use the computer s optical media drive You can also use the buttons to control the computer s DVD video player and Windows Media player when the system is on This jack outputs analog audio signals A 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input An internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication It supports V 90 V 92 Refer to V 90 section in Appendix E The speed of data transfer and fax depends on analog telephone line conditions It has a modem jack for connecting to a telephone line It is preinstalled as a standard device in some markets Both
42. will need to install anew one The life of the battery pack is generally about 500 recharges If the Battery indicator flashes orange shortly after fully recharging the battery the battery pack needs to be replaced You might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source This section explains how to remove and install the battery pack 6 12 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes Removing the battery pack To replace a discharged battery follow the steps below N a kwh gt When handling battery packs do not short circuit the terminals Also do not drop hit or otherwise apply impact do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power it will be lost In Hibernation mode data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the Built in HDD indicator to go out Do not touch the latch while holding the computer Or you may get injured by the dropped battery by unintentional release of the latch Save your work Turn the computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is off Remove all cables connected to the computer Turn the computer upside down Slide and hold the battery release latch 2 to free the battery pack for
43. you hear Record your observations so you can describe them to your dealer 9 2 User s Manual Troubleshooting Software The problems may be caused by your software or disk If you cannot load a software package the media may be damaged or the program might be corrupted Try loading another copy of the software If an error message appears while you are using a software package check the software documentation These documents usually include a problem solving section or a summary of error messages Next check any error messages in the OS documentation Hardware If you cannot find a software problem check your hardware First run through the items in the preliminary checklist above If you still cannot correct the problem try to identify the source The next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your computer s hardware or attached peripherals Basic problems may occur in the following areas E System start up E Floppy disk drive E Self test E PC card E Power E Pointing device E Password E USB E Keyboard E Memory expansion E LCD panel E Sound system E Hard disk drive E Monitor Bm CD ROM drive E i LINK IEEE1394 mM DVD ROM drive E Modem mM DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive E LAN E DVD R RW drive E Wireless LAN m DVD Super Multi drive E Printer System start up When the computer does not start properly che
44. 0 40GB 40 60GB 60 80GB 80 Communication Parallel No S Video 1394 USB x 2 Parallel No S Video No 1394 USB x 2 No Parallel S Video 1394 USB x 3 No Parallel S Video No 1394 USB x 3 P1 PN S1 SN 802 11b Mini PCI WLb 802 11a b combo WLab 802 11g WLg 802 11a g combo WLag No W LAN Figures indicate the CPU operating speed in megahertz For example PM 1 5 means Mobile Intel Pentium M processor 1 5GHz User s Manual Satellite A50 Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual Alternate naming is included for reference Abbreviations AC alternating current AGP accelerated graphics port ANSI American National Standards Institute APM advanced power manager ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange BIOS basic input output system CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory CD RW Compact Disc Read Write CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube DC direct current DDC display data channel DMA direct memory access DOS disk operating system DVD digital versatile disc ECP extended capabilities port FDD floppy disk drive FIR fast infrared HDD hard disk drive IDE integrated drive electronics VO input output IrDA Infrared Data Association IRQ interrupt request KB kilobyte LCD liquid crystal display User s Manual Glossary 1 Glossary
45. 0 000 simple logic gates on a single chip 2 An integrated circuit that uses large scale integration M main board See motherboard megabyte MB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes See also kilobyte megahertz A unit of wave frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second See also hertz menu A software interface that displays a list of options on the screen Also called a screen microprocessor A hardware component contained in a single integrated circuit that carries out instructions Also called the central processing unit CPU one of the main parts of the computer mode A method of operation for example the boot mode standby mode or the hibernation mode modem Derived from modulator demodulator a device that converts modulates digital data for transmission over telephone lines and then converts modulated data demodulates to digital format where received monitor A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images See a so CRT motherboard A name sometimes used to refer to the main printed circuit board in processing equipment It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor s basic functions and provides connectors for adding other boards that perform special functions Sometimes called a main board MP3 An audio compression standard that enables high quality transmission and real time playback of sound files Us
46. 3E 2ACA E Battery charger Peripheral devices USB Floppy disk drive External monitor Parallel printer TV i LINK IEEE1394 Other E Security lock User s Manual Optional Devices PC card The computer is equipped with a PC card expansion slot that can accommodate one 5 mm Type Il card Any PC card that meets industry standards manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor can be installed The slot supports 16 bit PC cards including PC card 16 s multifunction card and CardBus PC cards CardBus supports the new standard of 32 bit PC cards The bus provides superior performance for the greater demands of multimedia data transmission Inserting a PC card 1 The PC card connector is located on the left side of the computer Windows hot install feature lets you insert PC cards while the computer s power is on E Do not insert a PC card while the computer is in standby or hibernation mode Some cards might not work properly E An HDD or CD ROM DVD ROM connected to a 16 bit PC card might affect the performance of the computer s sound system and data transmission including slower transmission speeds and dialing errors To insert a PC card follow the steps below 1 Insert the PC card 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection PC card Figure 8 1 Inserting the PC card After inserting the card refer to the card s documentation and check the configuration in Windows to make sure it is appropriate f
47. 5 5 Fn F8 Wireless setting 5 5 Fn F9 Touch Pad 5 5 Fn Sticky key 5 6 Fn esse 1 12 Function keys 5 2 G Graphics controller 1 6 H Hard disk drive 1 4 automatic power off 1 10 Heat dispersal 1 11 4 24 Hibernation 1 12 5 4 HW Setup 1 12 accessing 7 1 boot Priority 7 5 CPU 7 4 device Config 7 4 display 7 4 general 7 2 keyboard 7 7 LAN 7 7 USB 7 7 window 7 1 i LINK 1 7 2 2 8 11 connecting 8 11 disconnecting 8 12 precautions 8 11 K Keyboard 1 7 5 1 emulating keys on en hanced 5 2 F1 F12 function keys 5 2 hot keys 5 3 typewriter keys 5 1 Windows special keys 5 6 Keypad overlay 1 10 5 6 arrow mode 5 7 numeric mode 5 7 temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on 5 7 temporarily using overlay overlay off 5 8 turning on the overlays 5 6 L LAN 1 8 4 21 active indicator 2 5 cable types 4 21 connecting 4 21 disconnecting 4 22 jack 2 5 Link indicator 2 5 M Media care 4 15 CD DVDs 4 15 floppy disks 4 16 Memory 1 3 expansion 1 14 8 3 installing 8 5 removing 8 6 Modem 1 8 4 17 Index 2 User s Manual Index connecting 4 19 disconnecting 4 19 jack 2 5 properties menu 4 18 region selection 4 17 Monitor external 1 7 2 2 8 8 Moving the computer 4 23 P Password power on 1 10 starting the computer by 6 15 PC card 1 7 8 2 inserting 8 2 location of slot 2 2 removing 8 3 Ports 1 7 external monitor 1 7 i LINK 1 7 USB 1 7 Power button locat
48. 6 The front of the Touch Pad model with the display open Display hinge The display hinge holds the display screen at easy to view angles Display screen The LCD displays high contrast text and graphics The computer s LCD consists of up to 1024 x 768 pixels or 1400 x 1050 pixels Refer to Display Controller and Modes section in Appendix B When the computer operates on the AC adaptor the display screen s image will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power The lower brightness level is intended to save battery power Stereo speakers The speakers emit sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms such as low battery condition generated by the system Touch Pad Control buttons below the Touch Pad let you control buttons select menu items or manipulate text and graphics designated by the on screen pointer User s Manual 2 7 The Grand Tour Touch Pad A Touch Pad located in the center of the palm rest is used to control the on screen pointer Refer to the Using the Touch Pad section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics eae ne control Previous 144 button Plays the previous track chapter data Play pause HHl button Begins or pauses play Stop MM button Halts play Next gt p button Plays the next track chapter data Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics F If Random is selected in Windows Media Player selecting Next or 1 Previous advances to a random selection Power button Press
49. 9 5745 3 US only 4 User s Manual G 3 Wireless LAN 153 5765 3 157 5785 3 161 5805 3 Wireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode Frequency Range 5150 5850 MHz Channel ID 42 5210 s 50 5250 3 58 5290 3 152 5760 3 160 5800 3 US only 4 US only 4 US only 4 Note US only 4 US only 4 US only 4 US only 4 US only 4 3 These channels are available to A B G combo type only 4 Available Area US USA CANADA only G 4 User s Manual Satellite A50 Appendix H AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country region in which it is used All cords must meet the following specifications Length Minimum 2 meters Wire size Minimum 0 75 mm Current rating Minimum 2 5 amperes Voltage rating 125 or 250 VAC depending on country region s power standards Certification agencies U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 two conductor Australia AS Japan DENANHO Europe Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands KEMA Denmark DEMKO Norway NEMKO Finland SETI Sweden SEMKO User s Manual AC Power Cord and Connectors France UTE Switzerland SEV Germany VDE United Kingdom BSI In Europe power cords must be VDE type HO5VVH2 F and two conductor For the United States and Canada plug co
50. B 1 1 standard The ports also support USB 1 1 2 2 User s Manual The Grand Tour Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry BD Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed Some functions might not execute properly er PC card slot A PC card slot can accommodate a 5 mm Type Il card The slot supports 16 bit PC cards and CardBus PC cards B Keep foreign objects out ofthe PC card slot A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry Security lock A security cable attaches to this slot The optional security cable anchors your computer to a desk or other large object to deter theft ZX Bee Right side Figure 2 3 shows the computer s right side Headphone jack DC IN 15V jack Microphone jack Volume control Fixed Optical media drive USB port Figure 2 3 The right side of the computer Volume control Use this dial to adjust the volume of the stereo speakers and the stereo headphones Microphone jack A 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input p j O Headphone jack This jack outputs analog audio signals User s Manual 2 3 The Grand Tour Fixed Optical media The computer is configured with a full size optical drive media drive module that lets you run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15
51. C adaptor section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour User s Manual 1 8 Introduction 1 Disks Hard disk drive Available in four sizes m 30 0 billion bytes 27 94 GB m 40 0 billion bytes 37 26 GB m 60 0 billion bytes 55 88 GB m 80 0 billion bytes 74 52 GB USB floppy disk Accommodates either 3 1 2 1 44 megabyte or drive Optional 720 kilobyte floppy disks It connects to a USB port Computers in this series can be configured with a Fixed optical media drive The available optical media drives are described below CD ROM drive Some models are equipped with a full size CD ROM drive module that lets you run CD without using an adaptor It reads CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed This drive supports the following formats CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Addressing Method 2 User s Manual Introduction DVD ROM drive DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive Some models are equipped with a full size DVD ROM drive module that lets you run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CDs or 12cm 4 72 DVDs without using an adaptor It runs DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed The drive supports the following formats m DVD ROM E DVD Video E CD DA E CD Text E Photo CD single multi session Bm CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 E CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 E Enhanced CD CD EX
52. EE VT e Ie aaas IH Figure 5 2 The numeric keypad overlay Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on While using the overlay you can temporarily access the normal keyboard without turning off the overlay 1 Hold Fn and press any other key All keys will operate as if the overlay were off 2 Type upper case characters by holding Fn Shift and pressing a character key 3 Release Fn to continue using the overlay User s Manual 5 7 The Keyboard Temporarily using overlay overlay off While using the normal keyboard you can temporarily use the keypad overlay without turning it on 1 Press and hold down Fn 2 Check the keyboard indicators Pressing Fn turns on the most recently used overlay If the Numeric mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for numeric entry If the Arrow mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for cursor and page control 3 Release Fn to return to normal keyboard operation Temporarily changing modes If the computer is in Numeric mode you can switch temporarily to Arrow mode by pressing a shift key If the computer is in Arrow mode you can switch temporarily to Numeric mode by pressing a shift key Generating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation But you can generate t
53. Form2 m Addressing Method 2 Bm CD G Audio CD only CD ROM drive The full size CD ROM drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor 7 The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer 1 edge CD read 24 speed maximum DVD ROM drive The full size DVD ROM drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer 1 edge DVD read 8 speed maximum CD read 24 speed maximum User s Manual 2 13 The Grand Tour DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive 1 The full size DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read CD read CD R write CD RW write DVD R RW drive The full size DVD R RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs i without using an adaptor 8 speed maximum 24 speed maximum 24 speed maximum 24 speed maximum Ultra speed media The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read DVD R write DVD RW write CD rea
54. GA 80 x 25 9x14 Mono Mono 70 Text Characters 7 VGA 80 x 25 9x16 Mono Mono 70 Text Characters B 2 User s Manual Display Controller and Modes Table1 Video modes VGA continued Video Type Resolution Character LCD CRT Scanning mode matrix colors colors frequency pels Vertical Hz D VGA 320 x 200 8x8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Grph Pels E VGA 640 x 200 8x8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Grph Pels F VGA 640 x 350 8x 14 Mono Mono 70 Grph Pels 10 VGA 640 x 350 8x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Grph Pels 11 VGA 640 x 480 8x 16 2 of 256K 2 of 256K 60 Grph Pels 12 VGA 640 x 480 8x 16 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 60 Grph Pels 13 VGA 320 x 200 8x8 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 70 Grph Pels User s Manual B 3 Display Controller and Modes Table 2 Video modes 855GME Resolution LCD CRT Vertical colors colors frequency Hz 640 x 480 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual with XGA Panel only 75 85 100 1400 x 1050 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual with XGA Panel only 75 85 1600 x 1200 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 75 85 2048 x 1536 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 75 Some SVGA modes are not supported at LCD CRT simultaneous mode and LCD CRT Multi Monitor mode B 4 User s Manual Display Controller and M
55. H The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements E Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power it will be lost When the computer is powered off in Standby mode and the AC adaptor is not connected the main battery pack and optional 2nd battery pack supply power to maintain data and program in memory If the battery pack s is completely discharged Standby mode does not function and the computer loses all data in memory E Do not have only High Capacity battery when having connected High Capacity battery with the computer Battery pack When the AC adaptor is not connected the computer s main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack also referred to in this manual as the main battery You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source Before you remove the battery pack set the computer to Hibernation mode or save your data and shut down the computer Do not change the battery pack while the AC adaptor is connected Figure 6 2 Battery pack MH The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as requir
56. MS DOS loads when you turn the computer on User s Manual Glossary 5 Glossary dialog box A window that accepts user input to make system settings or record other information disk drive The device that randomly accesses information on a disk and copies it to the computer s memory It also writes data from memory to the disk To accomplish these tasks the unit physically rotates the disk at high speed past a read write head disk storage Storing data on magnetic disk Data is arranged on concentric tracks much like a phonograph record display A CRT LCD or other image producing device used to view computer output documentation The set of manuals and or other instructions written for the users of a computer system or application Computer system documentation typically includes procedural and tutorial information as well as system functions DOS Disk Operating System See operating system driver A software program generally part of the operating system that controls a specific piece of hardware frequently a peripheral device such as a printer or mouse DVD RAM A Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory is a high capacity high performance disc that lets you store large volumes of data The DVD ROM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD ROM A Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory is a high capacity high performance disc suitable for play back of video and other high density files T
57. OM3 and COM4 The names assigned to the serial and communication ports commands Instructions you enter at the terminal keyboard that direct the actions of the computer or its peripheral devices communications The means by which a computer transmits and receives data to and from another computer or device See parallel interface serial interface compatibility 1 The ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as another computer without modifying the data or the media upon which it is being transferred 2 the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component Glossary 4 User s Manual Glossary components Elements or parts of a system which make up the whole system computer program A set of instructions written for a computer that enable it to achieve a desired result computer system A combination of hardware software firmware and peripheral components assembled to process data into useful information configuration The specific components in your system such as the terminal printer and disk drives and the settings that define how your system works You use the HW Setup program to control your system configuration control keys A key or sequence of keys you enter from the keyboard to initiate a particular function within a program controller Built in hardware and software that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripher
58. ORATION 1 1 SHIBAURA 1 CHOME MINATO KU TOKYO 105 8001 JAPAN User s Manual XV User s Manual HITACHI LG DVD ROM amp CD R RW GCC 4241N E The DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location E Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure E To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Location of the required label THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANU FACTURE MANUFACTURED Hitachi LG Data Storage Inc 26 5 TORANOMON 1 CHOME MINATO KU TOKYO 105 0001 JAPAN xvi User s Manual User s Manual Panasonic DVD ROM amp CD R RW UJ DA750 E The DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location MH Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure E To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Location of th
59. Privacy WEP data encryption based on the 152 bit encryption algorithm Atheros module type Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on the 128 bit encryption algorithm Intel module type Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption based on 256 bit encryption algorithm Atheros module type Security Be sure to enable WEP encryption function Otherwise your computer will allow the illegal access by outsider through Wireless LAN to cause illegal intrusion eavesdropping and loss or destruction of stored data TOSHIBA strongly recommend the customer to enable the WEP function TOSHIBA is not liable for the eavesdropping of data due to the use of Wireless LAN and the damage thereof Wireless communication switch You can enable or disable Wireless LAN function with the on off switch No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off Slide the switch to the right to turn it on and to the left to turn it off Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals Check the indicator It will stop glowing when the wireless communication function is off 4 20 User s Manual Operating Basics Wireless communication indicator LAN The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless communication functions Indicator status Indication Indicator off Wireless communication switch is set to off Automatic power down because of overheating Power malfunction Indicato
60. S7 less than 90 Time to wait to carrier after dialing ATS10 less than 150 loss of carrier to hangup delay factory default of 15 recommended ATS11 90 DTMF dialing on off duration 90 ms ATX2 Dial tone detect but not U S A call progress detect User s Manual User s Manual m When used in the Auto Answer mode the SO register must be set with a value of 3 or 4 This ensures E aperson calling your modem will hear a short burst of ringing before the modem answers This confirms that the call has been successfully switched through the network E caller identification information which occurs between the first and second ring cadences is not destroyed E The preferred method of dialing is to use DTMF tones ATDT as this is faster and more reliable than pulse decadic dialing If for some reason you must use decadic dialing your communications program must be set up to record numbers using the following translation table as this modem does not implement the New Zealand Reverse Dialing standard Number to be dialed 0 123456789 Number to program into computer 0987654321 Note that where DTMF dialing is used the numbers should be entered normally E The transmit level from this device is set at a fixed level and because of this there may be circumstances where the performance is less than optimal Before reporting such occurrences as faults please check the line with a standard Telepermitted telephone an
61. SB 1 7 location 2 2 2 3 2 4 V Video modes B 1 Video RAM 1 3 Volume control 2 3 W Wireless communication switch 2 2 4 20 indicator 2 2 4 21 Wireless LAN 1 9 using 4 20 Index 4 User s Manual
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63. SUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd E Ultra Speed CD ROM MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD R and CD RW media of the manufacturers above Operation of other media cannot be guaranteed User s Manual 47 Operating Basics CD RW can generally be rewritten about 1 000 times However the actual number of rewrites is affected by the quality of the media and the way it is used Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you write or rewrite Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the CPU Operate the computer at full power Do not use power saving features Do not write while virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background Do not use hard disk utilities including those intended to enhance HDD access speed They may cause unstable operation and damage data Write from the computer s HDD to the CD Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device Writing with software other than RecordNow has not been confirmed Therefore operation with other software cannot be guaranteed When writing or rewriting Note the following when you write or rewrite a CD R or CD RW Always copy data from the HDD to the CD Do not use cut and pa
64. Satellite A50 TOSHIBA Satellite A50 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual User s Manual Copyright 2004 by TOSHIBA Corporation All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein TOSHIBA Satellite A50 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual First edition April 2004 Copyright authority for music movies computer programs data bases and other intellectual property covered by copyright laws belongs to the author or to the copyright owner Copyrighted material can be reproduced only for personal use or use within the home Any other use beyond that stipulated above including conversion to digital format alteration transfer of copied material and distribution on a network without the permission of the copyright owner is a violation of copyright or author s rights and is subject to civil damages or criminal action Please comply with copyright laws in making any reproduction from this manual Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA Satellite A50 Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual s production However succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damag
65. Saver to conserve battery power This mode has the following options m CPU Precessing speed Screen brightness Cooling Method System standby System Hibernation Monitor Power off E HDD Power off How often and how long you use the hard disk optical disc and the floppy disk drive How much charge the battery contained to begin with How you use optional devices such as a PC card to which the battery supplies power Enabling Standby mode conserves battery power if you are frequently turning the computer off and on Where you store your programs and data Closing the display when you are not using the keyboard saves power Operating time decreases at low temperatures The condition of the battery terminals Make sure the battery terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack Retaining data with power off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods High Capacity battery pack 8800mAh about 5 days Standby mode about 55 days Boot mode Battery pack 4400mAh about 3 days Standby mode about 25 days Boot mode RTC battery 30 days User s Manual 6 11 Power and Power Up Modes Extending battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack E Atleast once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack
66. Started The following message appears B Password At this point the hotkeys Fn F1 to F9 do not work They will function after you enter the password 2 Enter the password 3 Press Enter If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row the computer shuts off In this case you must turn the computer back on to retry password entry Power up modes 1 The computer has the following power up modes E Boot Computer shuts down without saving data Always save your work before you turn the computer off in boot mode E Hibernation Data in memory is saved to the hard disk E Standby Data is maintained in the computer s main memory Refer also to the sections Turning on the power and Turning off the power in Chapter 3 Getting Started Windows utilities You can specify the setting in TOSHIBA Power Saver Hot keys You can use hot keys Fn F3 to enter Standby mode and Fn F4 to enter Hibernation Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details Panel power on off i You can set up your computer so that power turns off automatically when you close the display panel When you open the panel power turns on in Standby or Hibernation mode but not in boot mode If the panel power off function is enabled and you use Shut down Windows do not close the display until the shut down function is completed User s Manual 6 15 Power and Power Up Modes System Auto Off This feature turns the
67. TRA m CD G Audio CD only Addressing Method 2 Some models are equipped with a full size CD RW DVD ROM drive module that lets you run CD DVDs without using an adaptor It reads DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD R at up to 24 speed and CD RW at up to 24 speed This drive supports the following formats in addition to DVD ROM drive m CD R m CD RW User s Manual 1 5 Introduction DVD R RW drive DVD Super Multi drive Display Some models are equipped with a full size DVD R RW drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run either 12cm 4 72 or 8cm 3 15 CDs 12cm 4 72 DVDs without using an adaptor It reads DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD R at up to 16 speed CD RW at up to 10 speed DVD R at maximum 2 speed and DVD RW at single speed This drive supports the following formats in addition to DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive m DVD R m DVD RW Some models are equipped with a full size DVD Super Multi drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run either 12cm 4 72 or 8cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor It reads DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD R at up to 16 speed CD RW at up to 8 speed DVD R at maximum 4 speed DVD RW at maximum 2 speed DVD R and DVD RW at maximum 2 4 speed DVD RAM at maximum 2 speed This dri
68. Touch Pad twice Drag and drop 1 Hold down the left control button and move the cursor to drag the item you want to move 2 Lift your finger to drop the item where you want it Scroll Vertical Move your finger up or down the right edge of the Touch Pad Horizontal Move your finger left or right along the bottom edge of the Touch Pad Using the USB floppy disk drive A 3 1 2 floppy disk drive connects to the computer s USB port It accommodates 1 44 megabyte or 720 kilobyte floppy disks Refer to Chapter 2 The Grand Tour for more information Connecting 3 1 2 floppy disk drive To connect the drive plug the floppy disk drive connector into a USB port Refer to Figure 4 2 Make sure the connector is right side up and properly aligned with the socket Do not try to force the connection doing so can damage the connecting pins Figure 4 2 Connecting the USB floppy disk drive If you connect the floppy disk drive after turning on the computer it will 1 take about 10 seconds for the computer to recognize the drive Do not disconnect and reconnect before 10 seconds has elapsed 4 2 User s Manual Operating Basics Disconnecting 3 1 2 floppy disk drive When you have finished using the floppy disk drive follow the procedures below to disconnect it 1 Wait for the indicator light to go out to make sure all floppy disk activity has stopped AR If you disconnect the floppy disk drive or turn off the pow
69. a Carrier Detect DCD control Data Carrier Detect is a signal from the modem to the computer indicating that a carrier signal is being received from a remote modem DCD normally turns off when the modem no longer detects the carrier signal amp C0 The state of the carrier from the remote modem is ignored DCD circuit is always on amp C1 DCD turns on when the remote modem s carrier signal is detected and off when the carrier signal is not detected default Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise amp Dn DTR control This command interprets how the modem responds to the state of the DTR signal and changes to the DTR signal amp DO Ignore The modem ignores the true status of DTR and treats itas always on This should only be used if your communication software does not provide DTR to the modem amp D1 If the DTR signal is not detected while in on line data mode the modem enters command mode issues an OK result code and remains connected C 6 User s Manual AT Commands amp F amp Gn amp Kn amp Pn amp D2 If the DTR signal is not detected while in on line data mode the modem disconnects default amp D3 Reset on the on to off DTR transition Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 ERROR Otherwise Load factory settings This command loads the configuration stored and programmed at the factory This operation replaces all of the command options and the S register settings in the active configurati
70. able E 1 Result codes for a V 90 connection Result code CONNECT 32000 EC CONNECT 36000 EC CONNECT 40000 EC CONNECT 44000 EC CONNECT 48000 EC CONNECT 52000 EC CONNECT 56000 EC CONNECT 28000 EC CONNECT 29333 EC CONNECT 30666 EC CONNECT 33333 EC CONNECT 34666 EC CONNECT 37333 EC CONNECT 38666 EC CONNECT 41333 EC CONNECT 42666 EC CONNECT 45333 EC CONNECT 46666 EC CONNECT 49333 EC CONNECT 50666 EC CONNECT 53333 EC CONNECT 54666 EC Description Connection at 32000 bps Connection at 36000 bps Connection at 40000 bps Connection at 44000 bps Connection at 48000 bps Connection at 52000 bps Connection at 56000 bps Connection at 28000 bps Connection at 29333 bps Connection at 30666 bps Connection at 33333 bps Connection at 34666 bps Connection at 37333 bps Connection at 38666 bps Connection at 41333 bps Connection at 42666 bps Connection at 45333 bps Connection at 46666 bps Connection at 49333 bps Connection at 50666 bps Connection at 53333 bps Connection at 54666 bps E 2 User s Manual V 90 EC stands for the Error Control method which appears only when the extended result codes configuration option is enabled EC is replaced by one of the following symbols depending on the error control method used V42bis va2 NoEC AT Command V90 V90 0 V90 1 V 42 error control and V 42bis data compression V 42 error control only No error control protocol V 90 Dial Line Rate
71. al device e g keyboard controller co processor A circuit built into the processor that is dedicated to intensive math calculations CPS Characters Per Second Typically used to indicate the transmission speed of a printer CPU Central Processing Unit The portion of the computer that interprets and executes instructions CRT Cathode Ray Tube A vacuum tube in which beams projected on a fluorescent screen producing luminous spots An example is the television set cursor A small blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current position on the display screen D data Information that is factual measurable or statistical that a computer can process store or retrieve data bits A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits binary digits used to make up a byte If data bits 7 the computer can generate 128 unique characters If data bits 8 the computer can generate 256 unique characters DC Direct Current Electric current that flows in one direction This type of power is usually supplied by batteries default The parameter value automatically selected by the system when you or the program do not provide instructions Also called a preset value delete To remove data from a disk or other data storage device Synonymous with erase device driver A program that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer The CONFIG SYS file contains device drivers that
72. alue of 5 See also ASCII BIOS Basic Input Output System The firmware that controls data flow within the computer See also firmware bit Derived from binary digit the basic unit of information used by the computer It is either zero or one Eight bits is one byte See also byte board A circuit board An internal card containing electronic components called chips which perform a specific function or increase the capabilities of the system boot Short for bootstrap A program that starts or restarts the computer The program reads instructions from a storage device into the computer s memory bps Bits per second Typically used to describe the data transmission speed of a modem buffer The portion of the computer s memory where data is temporarily stored Buffers often compensate for differences in the rate of flow from one device to another bus An interface for transmission of signals data or electric power byte The representation of a single character A sequence of eight bits treated as a single unit also the smallest addressable unit within the system User s Manual Glossary 3 Glossary cache memory High speed memory which stores data that increases processor speed and data transfer rate When the CPU reads data from main memory it stores a copy of this data in cache memory The next time the CPU needs that same data it looks for it in the cache memory rather than the main memory which
73. amaged Also the drawer might not open fully when you press the eject button Figure 4 7 Closing the DVD ROM drawer User s Manual 4 5 Operating Basics Removing discs To remove the CD DVD follow the steps below and refer to figure 4 8 AR Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the DVD ROM drive Wait for the optical media drive indicator to go out before you open the drawer Also if the CD DVD is spinning when you open the drawer wait for it to stop before you remove it 1 To pop the drawer partially open press the eject button Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully opened AR E When the drawer pops open slightly wait a moment to make sure the CD DVD has stopped spinning before pulling the drawer fully open E Turn off the power before you use the eject hole If the CD DVD is spinning when you open the drawer the CD DVD could fly off the spindle and cause injury 2 The CD DVD extends slightly over the sides of the drawer so you can hold it H Figure 4 8 Removing a CD DVD 3 Push the center of the drawer to close it Press gently until it locks into place Audio Video controls This section describes how to use the audio video control buttons Next and Previous buttons A single button on a rocker controls the Next and Previous functions Press on the icon to select the desired function Next Press the P icon to advances to the next track chapter or data P lt
74. an error detection bit that is added to a group of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd Parity can be set to none odd or even password A unique string of characters used to identify a specific user The computer provides various levels of password protection such as user supervisor and eject pel The smallest area of the display that can be addressed by software Equal in size to a pixel or group of pixels See pixel peripheral component interconnect An industry standard 32 bit bus peripheral device An I O device that is external to the central processor and or main memory such as a printer or a mouse pixel A picture element The smallest dot that can be made on a display or printer Also called a pel Glossary 10 User s Manual Glossary plug and play A capability with Windows that enables the system to automatically recognize connections of external devices and make the necessary configurations in the computer port The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other computers Power Saver Utility A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for various power saving functions printed circuit board PCB A hardware component of a processor to which integrated circuits and other components are attached The board itself is typically flat and rectangular and constructed of fiberglass to form the attachment surface program A set o
75. and A pause the length of which is set by Escape Guard Time S12 must be completed after an escape sequence is entered This pause prevents the modem from interpreting the escape sequence as data The value of the escape sequence character may be changed using register S2 A Repeat last command This command repeats the last command string entered Do not precede this command with an AT prefix or conclude it by pressing Enter A Answer command This command instructs the modem to go off hook and answer an incoming call User s Manual AT Commands Bn Communication standard setting This command determines the communication standard CCITT or Bell BO Selects CCITT V 22 mode when the modem is at 1200 bps B1 Selects Bell 212A when the modem is at 1200 bps default B15 Selects V 21 when the modem is at 300 bps B16 Selects Bell 103J when the modem is at 300 bps default Result Codes OK n 0 1 15 16 ERROR Otherwise Dn Dial This command instructs the modem to dial a telephone number Enter n the telephone number and any modifiers after the ATD command Any digit or symbol 0 9 A B C D may be dialed as touch tone digits Characters such as spaces hyphens and parentheses do not count They are ignored by the modem but you may want to include them to make the number and modifiers easier to read The following may be used as phone number modifiers P Pulse dialing T Touch tone dialing default
76. anghai Co Ltd Bldg 33 No 351 Jinzang Road Pudong New Area Shanghai P R China 201206 Singapore TOSHIBA Singapore Pte Ltd 438B Alexandra Road 06 01 Alexandra Technopark Singapore 119968 In Europe Germany amp Ausiria TOSHIBA Europe l E GmbH Gesch ftsbereich Deutschland sterreich Hammfelddamm 8 D 41460 Neuss Germany France TOSHIBA Systems France S A 7 Rue Ampere B P 131 92804 Puteaux Cedex Netherlands TOSHIBA Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel Spain TOSHIBA Information Systems ESPANA Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa le Planta Escalera A 28830 Madrid 9 23 Troubleshooting Outside of Europe United States of America TOSHIBA America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 USA In Europe United Kingdom TOSHIBA Information Systems U K Ltd TOSHIBA Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge Surrey KT15 2UL The Rest of Europe TOSHIBA Europe I E GmbH Gesch ftsbereich Deutschland sterreich Hammfelddamm 8 D 41460 Neuss Germany 9 24 User s Manual Satellite A50 Appendix A Specifications This appendix summarizes the computer s technical specifications Physical Dimensions Weight typical 2 6 kilograms configured with 14 XGA 512MB x 1 RAM 30GB HDD CD ROM drive modem LAN 100M Bit 6cell battery 3
77. ard interface for connection of a variety of peripheral devices serial communications A communications technique that uses as few as two interconnecting wires to send bits one after another User s Manual Glossary 11 Glossary serial interface Refers to a type of information exchange that transmits information sequentially one bit at a time Contrast Parallel interface SIO Serial Input Output The electronic methodology used in serial data transmission soft key Key combinations that emulate keys on the IBM keyboard change some configuration options stop program execution and access the numeric keypad overlay software The set of programs procedures and related documentation associated with a computer system Specifically refers to computer programs that direct and control the computer system s activities See also hardware stop bit One or more bits of a byte that follow the transmitted character or group codes in asynchronous serial communications subpixel Three elements one red one green and blue RGB that make up a pixel on the color LCD The computer sets subpixels independently each may emit a different degree of brightness See also pixel synchronous Having a constant time interval between successive bits characters or events system disk A disk that has been formatted with an operating system For MS DOS the operating system is contained in two hidden files and the COMMAND COM file Y
78. are configuration matches your software needs Try another floppy disk If you can access the floppy disk the original floppy disk not the drive is probably causing the problem If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure Reseat the PC card to make sure it is firmly connected Make sure the connection between the external device and the card is firm Check the card s documentation If problems persist contact your dealer User s Manual 9 15 Troubleshooting Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation Touch Pad Problem On screen pointer does not respond to Pad operation Double tapping does not work The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow When the reaction of Touch pad is sensitive or blunt Procedure The system might be busy If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass wait for it to standby its normal shape and try again to move it Try changing the double click speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as instructed and click OK If problems persist contact your dealer Try changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the speed as ins
79. by use of an incompatible adaptor E When you connect the AC adaptor to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Manual Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adaptor DC output plug could hold an electrical change and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Figure 3 3 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 2 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN 15V jack on the right of the computer DC IN 15V jack Figure 3 4 Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet The Battery and DC IN 15V indicators on the front of the computer should glow Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing 1 Slide the display latch on the front of the computer to the right 2 Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you 3 6 User s Manual Getting Started Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer Display latch Figure 3 5 Opening the display Turning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power a After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it
80. cee ee tees Sound system isra carro c eee teens Monitor 2a reed Wireless LAN 44 2322 eb bbl SAG PFU en ea pasted oh TOSHIBA Support 2 2 ccc eee eee eee ee Before you call 0 2 0 2 eee Where to write 0 ee eee eee nee Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Appendix C AT Commands Appendix D S registers Appendix E V 90 Appendix F Internal Modem Guide Appendix G Wireless LAN Appendix H AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix Parts Numbers Glossary Index xxviii User s Manual Satellite A50 Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the Satellite A50 computer This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability including multimedia devices and it is designed to provide years of reliable high performance computing This manual tells how to set up and begin using your Satellite A50 computer It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer basic operations and care using optional devices and troubleshooting If you are a new user of computers or if you re new to portable computing first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with the computer s features components and accessory devices Then read Getting Started for step by step instructions on setting up your computer If you are an experienced computer user please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organize
81. check box in the Data Options Click the OK button User s Manual 4 13 Operating Basics DLA for TOSHIBA Note the following limitations when you use DLA Video This software supports only rewritable discs DVD RW DVD RW and CD RW It does not support DVD R DVD R and CD R discs that are not rewritable DLA does not support formatting the DVD RAM disc and writing to it They are performed by DVD RAM Driver Software The proper software works according to the disc inserted in the drive Do not use any discs that have been formatted with packet writing software other than DLA Similarly do not use any discs that have been formatted with DLA with any packet writing software other than DLA When using a disc you are not familiar with format it by selecting Full Format before using it Do not use the Cut amp Paste function for files and folders A file or folder that has been cut may be lost if writing fails due to an error on the disc As for InterVideo WinDVD Creater2 Platinum Only the model that can be written in to DVD is attached Note the following limitations when you write video to DVD When installing uninstalling and using InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum the computer should be set to system administrator or equivalent privilege While you are editing DVD R RW R RW RAM you can display previews However if an application other than WinDVD is running the preview might not display p
82. ck the following items E Self Test MH Power Sources E Power on Password User s Manual 9 3 Troubleshooting Self test When the computer starts up the self test will be run automatically and the following will be displayed D In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA This message remains on the screen for a few seconds If the self test is successful the computer tries to load the operating system depending on how the Boot Priority is set in the TOSHIBA HW Setup program If any of the following conditions are present the self test failed EM The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or messages except the TOSHIBA logo m Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally E The screen displays an error message Turn off the computer and check all cable connections If the test fails again contact your dealer Power A When the computer is not plugged into an AC outlet the battery pack is the primary power source However your computer has a number of other power resources including intelligent power supply Real Time Clock battery These resources are interrelated and any one could affect apparent power problems This section provides checklists for AC power and the battery If you cannot resolve a problem after following them the cause could lie with another power resource In such case contact your dealer Overheating power down If the computer s
83. cluded in the text of the manual Stress injury Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort It contains information on prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists than can be caused by extensive keyboard use Chapter 3 Getting Started also includes information on workspace design posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress Heat injury E Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer If the computer is used for long periods its surface can become very warm While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time if you rest the computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest for example your skin might suffer low heat injury E Ifthe computer has been used for a long time avoid direct contact with the metal plate supporting the I O ports It can become hot E The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use This condition does not indicate a malfunction If you need to transport the AC adaptor disconnect it and let it cool before moving it E Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat The material could be damaged Pressure or impact damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to computer components or otherwise cause malfunctions User s Manual xxxiii General Precautions
84. command selects which result codes will be used by the modem Dial tone Busy Supported Result Code detect signal detect Disable Disable OK CONNECT RING NO CARRIER ERROR Disable Disable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR CONNECT lt RATE gt Enable Disable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR NODIALTONE CONNECT lt RATE gt Disable Enable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR BUSY CONNECT lt RATE gt BLACKLISTED Enable Enable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR NODIALTONE BUSY CONNECT lt RATE gt DELAYED BLACKLISTED REORDER WARBLE CALL WAITING DETECTED Enable Enable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR NODIALTONE BUSY CONNECT lt RATE gt RRING NO BONGTONE DELAYED BLACKLISTED REORDER WARBLE CALL WAITING DETECTED User s Manual C 5 AT Commands Dial tone detect Disabled The modem dials a call regardless of whether it detects a dial tone Enabled The modem dials only upon detection of a dial tone and disconnects the call if the dial tone is not detected within 10 seconds Busy tone detect Disabled The modem ignores any busy tones it receives Enabled The modem monitors for busy tones Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 4 5 ERROR Otherwise Zn Recall stored profile The modem performs a soft reset and restores recalls the configuration profile according to the parameter supplied If no parameter is specified zero is assumed Either ZO or Z1 restores the profile Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise amp Cn Dat
85. cts the Network Selects the primary HDD Selects the PC card HDD Selects the CD ROM In this computer CD ROM refers to the Fixed optical media drive User s Manual 7 5 HW Setup and Passwords pmi o m PC card HDD boot is supported only by slot 0 on the computer Support is guaranteed only for TOSHIBA PC card HDDs m When you assign a PC card HDD top priority PC is not displayed However the PC card HDD takes the position of HDD in the Boot Priority Options list above To change the boot drive follow the steps below 1 Hold down F12 and boot the computer 2 The following menu will be displayed with the following icons Built in HDD CD ROM FDD Network LAN PC ATA card boot A bar will appear only under the selected device 3 Use the left right cursor keys to highlight the boot device you want and press Enter E fa suppervisor password is set only it is the following E The menu above appear when you use the user password to start the computer able to run HW Set up E The menu above does not appear when you use the user password to start the computer Unable to run HW Set up m f the suppervisor and user password are set it is the following E The menu above appear when you use the suppervisor and user password to start the computer Able to run HW Set up E The menu above does not appear when you use the user password to start the computer Unable to run HW Set up E The me
86. d CD R write CD RW write DVD Super Multi drive The full size DVD Super Multi drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs 1 without using an adaptor 8 speed maximum 2 speed 1 speed 24 speed maximum 16 speed maximum 10 speed maximum high speed media The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read DVD R write DVD RW write DVD R write DVD RW write DVD RAM write CD read CD R write CD RW write 8 speed maximum 4 speed maximum 2 speed maximum 2 4 speed maximum 2 4 speed maximum 2 speed maximum 24 speed maximum 16 speed maximum 8 speed maximum high speed media 2 14 User s Manual The Grand Tour AC adaptor The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz enabling you to use the computer in almost any country region To recharge the battery simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and the computer Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details Figure 2 11 The AC adaptor AR E Use only the AC adaptor that came with the computer or an equivalent optional adaptor Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case mM U
87. d then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to look over the Special features section of the Introduction to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read HW Setup and Passwords lf you are going to install PC cards or connect external devices such as a monitor be sure to read Chapter 8 Optional Devices Manual contents This manual is composed of the following nine chapters nine appendixes a glossary and an index Chapter 1 ntroduction is an overview of the computer s features capabilities and options Chapter 2 The Grand Tour identifies the components of the computer and briefly explains how they function Chapter 3 Getting Started provides a quick overview of how to begin operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work area User s Manual Preface Chapter 4 Operating Basics includes instructions on using the following devices Touch Pad USB floppy disk drive optical media drives Audio Video controls Sound System modem wireless communication LAN It also provides tips on care of the computer floppy disks and CD DVDs Chapter 5 The Keyboard describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes gives details on the computer s power resources and battery save modes Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords explains how to configure the comput
88. d not be reported as a fault to Telecom In addition to satisfactory line conditions a modem can only work properly if a itis compatible with the modem at the other end of the call and b the application using the modem is compatible with the application at the other end of the call e g accessing the Internet requires suitable software in addition to a modem This equipment shall not be used in any manner which could constitute a nuisance to other Telecom customers Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s PTC Specifications are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this modem The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom Specifications a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation and b The equipment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next c Automatic calls to different numbers shall be not less than 5 seconds apart Immediately disconnect this equipment should it become physically damaged and arrange for its disposal or repair The correct settings for use with this modem in New Zealand are as follows ATBO CCITT operation AT amp G2 1800 Hz guard tone AT amp P1 Decadic dialing make break ratio 33 67 ATSO 0 not auto answer ATS6 4 Blind dial delay AT
89. d only report a fault if the phone performance is impaired E Itis recommended that this equipment be disconnected from the Telecom line during electrical storms E When relocating the equipment always disconnect the Telecom line connection before the power connection and reconnect the power first E This equipment may not be compatible with Telecom Distinctive Alert cadences and services such as FaxAbility NOTE THAT FAULT CALLOUTS CAUSED BY ANY OF THE ABOVE CAUSES MAY INCUR A CHARGE FROM TELECOM General conditions As required by PTC 100 please ensure that this office is advised of any changes to the specifications of these products which might affect compliance with the relevant PTC Specifications The grant of this Telepermit is specific to the above products with the marketing description as stated on the Telepermit label artwork The Telepermit may not be assigned to other parties or other products without Telecom approval A Telepermit artwork for each device is included from which you may prepare any number of Telepermit labels subject to the general instructions on format size and colour on the attached sheet The Telepermit label must be displayed on the product at all times as proof to purchasers and service personnel that the product is able to be legitimately connected to the Telecom network User s Manual User s Manual The Telepermit label may also be shown on the packaging of the product and in the
90. dem Guide Removing the internal modem To remove the internal modem follow the steps below 1 Pon ONO 9 Save your data and turn off the computer Disconnect the AC adaptor and any other peripheral device Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack Loosen the screw on the memory module cover next to the modem cover to remove the cover Loosen the screw securing the cover Remove the modem cover Remove two screws and remove the modem board Disconnect the modem cable Secure the modem cover with one screw 10 Reinstall the memory module cover and tighten the screw 11 Install the battery pack Refer to the installation procedures for details xess A02 0604JP F 2 User s Manual Satellite A50 Appendix G Wireless LAN Card Specifications Form Factor Mini PCI Typelll Compatibility E IEEE 802 11 Standard for Wireless LANS m Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity certified by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Network Operating H Microsoft Windows Networking System Media Access mH CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledg Protocol mene Data R m 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 Mb s Revision A and G ata Rate Revision A B B G A B G combo type M 11 5 5 2 1 Mb s Revision B m 108 96 72 48 36 24 18 12 Mb s Turbo Mode Revision A B G combo type Radio Characteristics Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may va
91. do this it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment the telephone company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service If problems arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly you should immediately remove it from your telephone line as it may cause harm to the telephone network If the telephone company notes a problem they may temporarily discontinue service When practical they will notify you in advance of this disconnection If advance notice is not feasible you will be notified as soon as possible When you are notified you will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem they should be performed by TOSHIBA Corporation or an authorized representative of TOSHIBA Corporation Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line please call the telephone company and let them know of this change vi User s Manual User s Manual Fax branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clear
92. dous situation which if not avoided may result in moderate or minor injury or property damage Note Provides important information 6 6 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes Danger 1 Never try to dispose of the battery pack by burning or expose it to a heating device such as a microwave oven The battery pack could explode and cause bodily injury Never try to disassemble repair or otherwise tamper with a battery pack The battery pack will overheat and ignite Leakage of caustic alkaline solution or other electrolytic substances will cause fire or injury possibly resulting in death or serious injury Never short circuit the battery pack by contacting the terminals with a metal object A short circuit can cause fire or otherwise damage the battery pack and possibly cause injury To avoid accidental short circuit always wrap the battery pack in plastic and cover the terminals with electrical tape when storing or disposing of the battery pack Never puncture the battery pack with a nail or other sharp object Never strike it with a hammer or other object Never step on it Never try to charge the battery pack in any manner other than that described in the user s manual Never connect the battery pack to a plug socket or to an automobile s cigarette lighter socket It may rupture or ignite Use only the battery pack supplied with the computer or other device or a battery pack approved by the computer or device
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94. e computer while the cable is connected If you use a storage device such as an optical drive or HDD connected to a 1 16 bit PC card you might experience the following modem problems E Modem speed is slow or communication is interrupted E Skips may occur in sound Disconnecting To disconnect the internal modem cable follow the steps below 1 Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pull out the connector 2 Disconnect the cable from the computer in the same manner 3 Inthe same way pull the cable s other connector out of the computer User s Manual 4 19 Operating Basics Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with IEEE802 11 Wireless LAN standard Revision A B or G and Turbo Mode Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 and 6 Mbit s Revision A and G Revision A B B G A B G combo type Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 11 5 5 2 and 1 Mbit s Revision B Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 108 96 72 48 36 24 18 and 12 Mbit s Turbo Mode Revision A B G combo type Frequency Channel Selection Revision A Turbo Mode 5 GHz Revision B G 2 4 GHz Roaming over multiple channels Card Power Management Wired Equivalent
95. e drivers Open the Windows Control Panel and double click the Add Hardware icon Follow the on screen directions Restart Windows If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure Make sure the computer s internal modem settings are correct Refer to Phone and Modem Properties in the Control Panel If the call is going through a PBX machine make sure the communication application s tone dial detection feature is disabled You can also use the ATX command Refer to Appendix C AT Commands Make sure the settings are correct in your communications application Make sure the tone or pulse selection in your communications application is set correctly You can also use the ATD command Refer to Appendix C AT Commanas The computer will automatically cut off communication when connection with the carrier is not successful for a set time interval Try lengthening this time interval Check the error control setting in your communications application You can also use the AT N command Refer to Appendix C AT Commands 9 20 User s Manual Troubleshooting Problem Procedure Character display In data transmission make sure the parity bit and becomes garbled stop bit settings correspond with those of the during a remote computer communication Check the flow control and communication protocol You cannot receive an Check the rings before auto answer setting in incoming call your communications appl
96. e hard disk when you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 Getting Started for details If you have to interrupt your work you can turn off the power without exiting from your software Data is maintained in the computer s main memory When you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them For details on operations refer to each utility s online manual help files or readme txt files TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA Power Saver HW Setup Fn esse DVD Video Player TOSHIBA Console is a graphical user interface that provides easy access to help and services To access this power savings management program click the Control Panel and select the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon This program lets you customize your hardware settings according to the way you work with your computer and the peripherals you use To start the utility click the Windows Start button and click Control Panel In the Control Panel select the TOSHIBA HW Setup icon This Windows program lets you define your own shortcut keys to quickly launch applications and speed your work in Windows To start the utility click the Windows Start button point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Utilities and click Fn esse The DVD Video Player is used to pla
97. e profile item in TOSHIBA Power Saver age Standby When you press Fn F3 the computer enters Standby To avoid entering Standby unexpectedly a dialog box appears for verification However if you select the check box it will not appear in the future ago Hibernation When you press Fn F4 the computer enters Hibernation To avoid entering Hibernation unexpectedly a dialog box appears for verification However if you select the check box it will not appear in the future one Display selection Press Fn F5 to change the active display device When you press these hot keys a dialog box appears Only selectable devices will be displayed Hold down Fn and press F5 again to change the device When you release Fn and F5 the selected device will change If you hold down these hot keys for five seconds the selection will return to LCD 5 4 User s Manual The Keyboard 1 ape LCD Display Brightness Pressing Fn F6 decreases the display brightness in decrements When you press these hot keys the current setting will be displayed for two seconds by an icon You can also change this setting through the Screen brightness item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Aa LCD Display Brightness Pressing Fn F7 increases the display brightness in increments When you press these hot keys the current setting will be displayed for two seconds by a pop up icon You can also change this setting through the Sc
98. e required label COMPLIES WITH FDARADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J MANUFACTURED Panasonic communications co Ltd 1 62 4 Chome Minoshima Hakata ku Fukuoka Japan User s Manual xvii User s Manual DVD R RW UJ 811BTJ B A AR E The DVD R RW drive employs a laser system To ensure proper use _ of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location E Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure E To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Location of the required label SERIAL NO MANUFACTURED COMPLIES WITH FDARADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 Panasonic Communications Co Ltd 1 62 4 Chome Minoshima Hakata ku Fukuoka Japan xviii User s Manual User s Manual DVD Super Multi UJ 820 JN E The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location E Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation
99. e tension in your shoulders or neck and ease back strain Vary your posture frequently Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly Exercise and stretch your wrists and hands a number of times during the day Frequently look away from the computer and focus your eyes ona distant object for several seconds for example 30 seconds every 15 minutes Take frequent short breaks instead of one or two long breaks for example two or three minutes every half hour Have your eyes examined regularly and visit a doctor promptly if you suspect you might be suffering from a repetitive strain injury A number of books are available on ergonomics and repetitive strain injury or repetitive stress syndrome For more information on these topics or for pointers on exercises for such stress points as hands and wrists please check with your library or book vendor Also refer to the computer s Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort Installing the battery pack To install a battery follow the steps below WN The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements Do not touch the latch while holding the computer Or you may get injured by the dropped battery by unintentional release of the latch Please do not push the power button before i
100. ect for the region in which it will be used To select a region follow the steps below 1 Click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA Internal Modem and click Region Select Utility Do not use the Country Region Select function in the Modem setup utility in the Control Panel if the function is available If you change the Country Region in the Control Panel the change may not take effect User s Manual 4 17 Operating Basics 2 The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of regions that the modem supports A sub menu for telephony location information will also be displayed A check will appear next to the currently selected region and telephony location 3 Select a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the sub menu EB When you click a region it becomes the modem s region selection and the New Location for telephony will be set automatically E When you select a telephony location the corresponding region is automatically selected and it becomes the modem s current region setting Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display properties menu on the screen Setting You can enable or disable the following settings AutoRun Mode The Region Select utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting re
101. ected to the Australian telecoms network must have a valid Austel permit This modem has been designed to specifically configure to ensure compliance with Austel standards when the country region selection is set to Australia The use of other country region setting while the modem is attached to the Australian PSTN would result in you modem being operated in a non compliant manner To verify that the country region is correctly set enter the command ATI which displays the currently active setting To set the country region permanently to Australia enter the following command sequence AT TE 1 ATS133 1 AT amp F AT amp W AT TE 0 ATZ Failure to set the modem to the Australia country region setting as shown above will result in the modem being operated in a non compliant manner Consequently there would be no permit in force for this equipment and the Telecoms Act 1991 prescribes a penalty of 12 000 for the connection of non permitted equipment viii User s Manual User s Manual Notes for use of this device in New Zealand E The grant of a Telepermit for a device in no way indicates Telecom acceptance of responsibility for the correct operation of that device under all operating conditions In particular the higher speeds at which this modem is capable of operating depend on a specific network implementation which is only one of many ways of delivering high quality voice telephony to customers Failure to operate shoul
102. ed by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements E Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power it will be lost When the computer is powered off in Standby mode and the AC adaptor is not connected the main battery pack supply power to maintain data and program in memory If the battery pack s is completely discharged Standby mode does not function and the computer loses all data in memory User s Manual 6 5 Power and Power Up Modes To ensure that the battery pack maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery pack is fully discharged Refer to Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power through an AC adaptor for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge It may not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery and the Battery indicator may not indicate a low battery condition Real Time Clock battery 1 The Real Time Clock RTC battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar It also maintains the system configuration If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged the system loses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working The following message appears when you turn on the power
103. em when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System hibernate feature E You can use the panel power off feature Starting Hibernation You can also enable Hibernation by pressing Fn F4 Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details To enter Hibernation mode follow the steps below Click start Select Turn Off Computer Open the Turn Off Computer dialog box Hibernate is not displayed Press the Shift key The Standby item will change to Hibernate Select the Hibernate aPons Automatic Hibernation The computer will enter Hibernate mode automatically when you press the power button or close the lid First however make the appropriate settings according to the steps below 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options 3 Select the Hibernate window in the Power Options Properties select the Enable hibernation check box and click the Apply button 4 Open TOSHIBA Power Saver 5 Select the Setup Action window 6 Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I slide the power button and When I close the lid 7 Click the OK button Data save in hibernation mode When you turn off the power in hibernation mode the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk During this time the Disk indicator will light After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk turn off the power to any peri
104. enabled default User s Manual one AT Commands Result Codes OK n 0 3 ERROR Otherwise C 10 User s Manual Satellite A50 Appendix D S registers S registers contain the settings that determine how a number of functions of the internal modem operate For example how many times to let the telephone ring before the modem answers and how long to wait before it hangs up if a connection fails You can also customize certain AT commands such as the escape sequence and command line termination The contents of the registers are changed automatically when you modify corresponding settings in your communication software If you choose however you can display and edit the contents of the registers manually when the modem is in command mode If the value is out of the acceptable range then an error is generated This chapter describes the settings for each S register S register values The format for displaying the value of an S register is ATSn where n is the register number After you type in the register press Enter The format for modifying the value of an S register is ATSn r where n is the register number and r is the new register value After you type in the register and its new value press Enter Some registers vary from one country region to another pmi o SO Auto answer ring number This register determines the number of rings the modem will count before automatically answering a call Enter
105. ent used to communicate with the computer and transfer data to and from it IrDA 1 1 An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps jumper A small clip or wire that allows you to change the hardware characteristics by electrically connecting two points of a circuit K K Taken from the Greek word kilo meaning 1000 often used as equivalent to 1024 or 2 raised to the 10th power See also byte and kilobyte KB See kilobyte keyboard An input device containing switches that are activated by manually pressing marked keys Each keystroke activates a switch that transmits a specific code to the computer For each key the transmitted code is in turn representative of the ASCII character marked on the key Glossary 8 User s Manual Glossary kilobyte KB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 bytes See also byte and megabyte L level 2 cache See cache Light Emitting Diode LED A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is applied Liquid Crystal Display LCD Liquid crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coated with transparent conducting material The viewing side coating is etched into character forming segments with leads that extend to the edge of the glass Applying a voltage between the glass sheets alters the brightness of the liquid crystal LSI Large Scale Integration 1 A technology that allows the inclusion of up to 10
106. er s Manual Glossary 9 Glossary N non system disk A formatted floppy disk you can use to store programs and data but you cannot use to start the computer See system disk nonvolatile memory Memory usually read only ROM that is capable of permanently storing information Turning the computer s power off does not alter data stored in nonvolatile memory numeric keypad overlay A feature that allows you to use certain keys on the keyboard to perform numeric entry or to control cursor and page movement O OCR Optical Character Recognition reader A technique or device that uses laser or visible light to identify characters and input them into a storage device online state A functional state of a peripheral device when it is ready to receive or transmit data operating system A group of programs that controls the basic operation of a computer Operating system functions include interpreting programs creating data files and controlling the transmission and receipt input output of data to and from memory and peripheral devices output The results of a computer operation Output commonly indicates data 1 printed on paper 2 displayed at a terminal 3 sent through the serial port of internal modem or 4 stored on some magnetic media P parity 1 The symmetrical relationship between two parameter values integers both of which are either on or off odd or even 0 or 1 2 In serial communications
107. er using the HW Setup program Chapter 8 Optional Devices describes the optional hardware available Chapter 9 Troubleshooting provides helpful information on how to perform some diagnostic tests and suggests courses of action if the computer doesn t seem to be working properly The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms used in the text The ndex quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe identify and highlight terms and operating procedures Abbreviations On first appearance and whenever necessary for clarity abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition For example Read Only Memory ROM Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary Icons Icons identify ports dials and other parts of your computer The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on Keys The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer operations A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the keyboard For example Enter identifies the Enter key XXX User s Manual Preface Key operation Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign
108. er while the computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage the floppy disk or the drive 2 Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 3 Click floppy disk drive 4 Pull the floppy disk drive connector out of the USB port Using optical media drives The text and illustrations in this section refer primarily to the optical DVD ROM drive However operation is the same for all other optical media drives The full size drive provides high performance execution of CD DVD ROM based programs You can run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without an adaptor An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD DVD ROM operation When the computer is accessing a CD DVD ROM an indicator on the drive glows 1 Use the WinDVD 5 application to view DVD Video discs If you have a DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive refer also to the Writing CDs on DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive section for precautions on writing to CDs If you have a DVD R RW drive refer also to the Writing CD DVDs on DVD R RW drive section for precautions on writing to CDs DVDs If you have a DVD Super Multi drive refer also to the Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive section for precautions on writing to CDs DVDs User s Manual 4 3 Operating Basics Loading discs To load CD DVDs follow the steps below and refer to figures 4 3 to 4 7 1 a When the power is on press the DVD ROM eject button to open the drawer slightly Eject but
109. error control and V 42bis data compression V 42 V 42 error control only MNP 5 MNP class 4 error control and MNP class 5 data compression MNP 4 MNP class 4 error control only NoEC No error control protocol 2 In some countries regions these result codes may not appear User s Manual D 7 S registers D 8 User s Manual Satellite A50 Appendix E V 90 The TOSHIBA internal modem uses V 90 technology The modem is capable of downstream speeds of 56kbps kilobits per second when connected to an Internet service provider that supports V 90 As with any modem the actual throughput speed of data transfer depends on analog telephone line conditions which can vary considerably Therefore many users will experience throughput in the range of 28 50kbps under normal telephone line conditions Upstream data flows at the V 34 rate V 90 rates can be achieved only when one V 90 capable host modem is connected to another The TOSHIBA Internal modem will select automatically V 34 if the remote modem lacks V 90 capability or if a combination of network and or phone line conditions prevent V 90 pie connection V 90 mode Function Transmission speed Data V 90 From 56kbps maximum to 28kbps minimum Reception only User s Manual V 90 No 70 72 74 76 78 80 82 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 T
110. es incurred directly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual Trademarks Intel Intel Speed Step Pentium and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries regions Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak i LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation TruSurround XT TruBass Dialog Clarity SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround XT technology is in corporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual User s Manual User s Manual FCC information Product Name Satellite A50 Model number PSA50 FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harm
111. ess a CD DVD in the drive Some CD DVDs run correctly but others do not Procedure Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation User s Manual 9 9 Troubleshooting Problem Procedure Check the type of CD DVD you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Addressing Method 2 Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD ROM drive Region codes are listed in the Fixed optical media drives section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour If problems persist contact your dealer 9 10 User s Manual Troubleshooting DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive For more information refer
112. et the device configuration All Devices BIOS sets all devices Setup by OS Operating system sets devices that it can control Default Display This tab lets you customize your computer s display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for an external monitor Power On Display Lets you use the display to be used when the computer is booted This setting is only available on Standard VGA mode and not available on Windows Desktop Auto Selected Selects an external monitor if one is connected Otherwise it selects the internal LCD Default LCD Analog RGB Selects both the internal LCD and external monitor for simultaneous display If the connected external monitor does not support the SVGA mode selecting the LCD Analog RGB mode will not display the screen on that monitor At Windows start up the screen is displayed on the external monitor if it was connected at the time of the previous power off and is found at the start up Otherwise the screen is displayed on the internal LCD CPU This function lets you set the CPU operating mode Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option lets you choose from the following settings Dynamically CPU power consumption and clock speed Switchable automatic switching function is enabled When the computer is in use CPU operation is automatically switched when necessary Default 7 4 User s Manual HW Setup and Passwords Always High Always Low Boot Prio
113. f allowed by county restriction The timer also specifies the wait for silence time for the dial modifier in seconds S7 is not associated with the W dial modifier Range 1 255 Default 50 Units seconds User s Manual D 3 S registers S8 Comma pause time This register sets the time in seconds that the modem must pause when it encounters a comma in the dial command string In some countries regions S8 will set both wait before dialing and comma pause time Range 0 255 Default 2 Units seconds S11 DTMF dialing speed This register determines the dialing speed which is prefixed for each country region Range 50 255 Default 95 Units 001 seconds S12 Escape guard time This register sets the value in 20 millisecond increments for the required pause after the escape sequence Range 0 255 Default 50 Units 02 seconds D 4 User s Manual S registers S37 Dial line rate S37 0 default maximum modem speed 37 1 reserved 37 2 1200 75 bps 37 3 300 bps S37 4 reserved S37 5 1200 bps S37 6 2400 bps S37 7 4800 bps S37 8 7200 bps S37 9 9600 bps S37 10 12000 bps S37 11 14400 bps S37 12 16800 bps S37 13 19200 bps S37 14 21600 bps S37 15 24000 bps S37 16 26400 bps S37 17 28800 bps S37 18 31200 bps S37 19 33600 bps User s Manual D 5 S registers AT command set result codes The following table shows the result codes The result code summary Res
114. f instructions a computer can execute that enables it to achieve a desired result See also application prompt A message the computer provides indicating it is ready for or requires information or an action from you R Radio frequency interference RFI shield A metal shield enclosing the printed circuit boards of the printer or computer to prevent radio and TV interference All computer equipment generates radio frequency signals The FCC regulates the amount of signals a computing device can allow past its shielding A Class A device is sufficient for office use Class B provides a more stringent classification for home equipment use TOSHIBA portable computers comply with Class B computing device regulations Random Access Memory RAM High speed memory within the computer circuitry that can be read or written to restart Resetting a computer without turning it off also called warm boot or soft reset See also boot RGB Red green and blue A device that uses three input signals each activating an electron gun for a primary additive color red green and blue or port for using such a device See also CRT RJ11 A modular telephone jack RJ45 A modular LAN jack ROM Read Only Memory A nonvolatile memory chip manufactured to contain information that controls the computer s basic operation You cannot access or change information stored in ROM S SCSI Small Computer System Interface is an industry stand
115. f you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precautions Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording Do not run or start other software during writing Do not jar the computer during writing Do not connect disconnect external devices or install remove internal cards during writing If problems persist contact your dealer For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem You cannot access a CD DVD in the drive Some CD DVDs run correctly but others do not Procedure Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning The software or hardware configuration may becausing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation 9 12 User s Manual Troubleshooting Cannot write correctly Check the type of CD DVD you are using The drive s
116. following networks It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional requirements conditional in EG 201 121 Germany ATAAB AN005 AN006 AN007 AN009 ANO10 and DE03 04 05 08 09 12 14 17 Greece ATAAB AN005 AN006 and GR01 02 03 04 Portugal ATAAB ANO01 005 006 007 011 and P03 04 08 10 Spain ATAAB ANO05 007 012 and ESO1 Switzerland ATAAB ANO002 All other countries ATAAB AN003 004 regions Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details The hookflash timed break register recall function is subject to separate national type approvals It has not been tested for conformity to national type regulations and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific function on specific national networks can be given J apan regulations Region selection If you are using the computer in Japan technical regulations described in the Telecommunications Business Law require that you select the Japan region mode It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection Redial Up to two redial attempts can be made If more than two redial attempts are made the modem will return Black Listed If you are experiencing problems with the Black Listed code set the interval between redials at one minute or longer Japan s Telecommunications Business Law permits up to two redials on analogue telephones but the redials must be
117. ful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures E Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna E Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver E Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected EM Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s external monitor port USB port IEEE1394 port headphone jack and microphone jack Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation User s Manual iii User s Manual Contact Address TOSHIBA America Informat
118. ful of objects such as stereo speakers that produce strong magnetic fields during operation Also be careful with metal objects such as bracelets which can be inadvertently magnetized Do not operate the computer in close proximity to a mobile phone Leave ample ventilation room for the fan Do not block the vents Placement of the computer Position the computer and peripheral devices to provide comfort and safety Set the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance The display should be no higher than eye level to avoid eyestrain Place the computer so that it is directly in front of you when you work and make sure you have adequate space to easily operate other devices Allow adequate space behind the computer to let you freely adjust the display The display should be angled to reduce glare and maximize visibility If you use a paper holder set it at about the same height and distance as the computer 3 2 User s Manual Getting Started Seating and posture The height of your chair in relation to the computer and keyboard as well as the support it gives your body are primary factors in reducing work strain Refer to the following tips and to figure 3 1 Below eye level gt N 90 angles Footrest ___ J Figure 3 1 Posture and positioning of the computer E Place your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow You sho
119. g Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into standby hibernation Writing is completed if you can open the DVD ROM amp CD R RW DVD R RW or DVD Super Multi drive tray Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer Always copy data from the HDD to the DVD RAM Do not use cut and paste The original data will be lost if there is a write error RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA Note the following limitations when you use RecordNow DVD Video cannot be created using RecordNow DVD Audio cannot be created using RecordNow You cannot use RecordNow s Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player function to record music to the DVD R RW or DVD R RW disc Do not use the Exact Copy function of RecordNow to copy DVD Video and DVD ROM with copyright protection DVD RAM disc cannot be backed up with the Exact Copy function of RecordNow You cannot back up a CD ROM or CD R RW to DVD R RW or DVD R RW using the Exact Copy function of RecordNow 4 12 User s Manual Operating Basics You cannot back up DVD ROM DVD Video or DVD R RW or DVD R RW to CD R RW using the Exact Copy function of RecordNow RecordNow cannot record in packet format You might not be able to use the Exac
120. gion The dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you select the region Location list for region selection A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony Open dialog box if the modem and Telephony Current Location region code do not match A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region code and telephony location are incorrect Modem Selection If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem a dialog box is displayed Select the COM port for your modem to use Dialing Properties Select this item to display the dialing properties If you are using the computer in Japan the Telecommunications Business Law requires that you select Japan region mode It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection 4 18 User s Manual Operating Basics Connecting To connect the modem cable follow the steps below AR E The modular cable that comes with the computer must be used to connect a modem Connect the end of the modular cable with the core to the computer E Incase ofa lightning storm unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack E Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem 1 Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack 2 Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack Figure 4 9 Connecting the internal modem AR Do not pull on the cable or move th
121. he DVD ROM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc echo To send back a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device You can display the information on the screen or output it to the printer or both When a computer receives back data it transmitted to a CRT or other peripheral device and then retransmits the data to printer the printer is said to echo the CRT erase See delete escape 1 A code ASCII code 27 signaling the computer that what follows are commands used with peripheral devices such as printers and modems 2 A means of aborting the task currently in progress escape guard time A time before and after an escape code is sent to the modem which distinguishes between escapes that are part of the transmitted data and escapes that are intended as a command to the modem execute To interpret and execute an instruction Extended Capability Port An industry standard that provides a data buffer switchable forward and reverse data transmission and run length encoding RLE support Glossary 6 User s Manual Glossary F fast infrared An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps file A collection of related information a file can contain data programs or both firmware A set of instructions built into the hardware which controls and directs a microprocessor s activities floppy disk A removable disk that stores
122. hed Loose cables can cause signal errors Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins Check that your floppy disk or CD DVD ROM is correctly inserted and that the floppy disk s write protect tab is correctly set Make notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent error log This will help you describe your problems to your dealer If a problem recurs the log will help you identify the problem faster Analyzing the problem Sometimes the system gives clues that can help you identify why it is malfunctioning Keep the following questions in mind Which part of the system is not operating properly keyboard floppy disk drives hard disk drive optical media drive display Each device produces different symptoms Is the operating system configuration set properly Check the configuration options What appears on the display screen Does it display any messages or random characters Print a copy of the screen if you have a printer attached Look up the messages in the software and operating system documentation Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any indicators light Which ones What color are they Do they stay on or blink Write down what you see Do you hear any beeps How many Are they long or short Are they high pitched or low Is the computer making any unusual noises Write down what
123. hese characters using their ASCII codes With the overlay on 1 Hold down Alt 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release Alt and the ASCII character appears on the display screen With the overlay off 1 Hold down Alt Fn 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release Alt Fn and the ASCII character appears on the display screen 5 8 User s Manual Satellite A50 Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes The computer s power resources include the AC adaptor and internal batteries This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changing batteries tips for saving battery power and power up modes Power conditions The computer s operating capability and battery charge status are affected by the power conditions whether an AC adaptor is connected whether a battery is installed and what the charge level is for the battery Table 6 1 Power conditions Power on Power off no operation Universal Battery fully e Operates LED Battery green AC charged e LED Battery green DC IN 15V green adaptor connected DC IN 15V green Battery partially e Operates Quick charge chargedorno Quick Charge e LED Battery orange enalge e LED Battery orange DC IN 15V green DC IN 15V green No battery e Operates No charge installed No charge LED Battery off e LED Battery off DC IN 15V green DC IN 15V green User s Manual
124. i Pause during dialing Pause for time specified in Register S8 before processing the next character in the dial string Ww Wait for dial tone Modem waits for a second dial tone before processing the dial string Wait for quiet answer Wait for five seconds of silence after dialing the number If silence is not detected the modem sends a NO ANSWER result code back to the caller Hook flash Causes the modem to go on hook for 0 5 seconds and then return to off hook Return to command mode Causes the modem to return to command mode after dialing a number without disconnecting the call S n Dial a telephone number previously stored using the amp Zn X command See amp Zn X command for more information The range is 0 3 En Echo command This command controls whether or not the characters entered from your computer keyboard are displayed on your monitor echoed while the modem is in command mode EO Disables echo to the computer E1 Enables echo to the computer default C 2 User s Manual AT Commands Hn Ln Mn Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise Hook control This command instructs the modem to go on hook to disconnect a call or off hook to make the phone line busy HO Modem goes on hook default H1 Modem goes off hook Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise Request ID information This command displays product information about the modem 10 Returns modem identity string and driver
125. ication You can also use the ATSO command Refer to Appendix D S registers If problems persist contact your dealer LAN Problem Procedure Cannot access LAN Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN HUB If problems persist consult your LAN administrator Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access consult your LAN administrator For more information on wireless communication refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure Cannot access Make sure the computer s wireless Wireless LAN communication switch is set to on If problems persist contact your LAN administrator User s Manual 9 21 Troubleshooting Printer Refer also to the Parallel printer sections in Chapter 8 Optional Devices and to the troubleshooting and other relevant sections in your printer and software documentation Problem Procedure Printer does not turn Check that the printer is connected to an electric on outlet Make sure the outlet is supplying power by plugging in an appliance Computer printer do Make sure the printer is turned on and is online not communicate ready to use Inspect the cable connecting the printer to the computer for damage Make sure it is securely connected A parallel printer connects to the parallel port Make sure the port is configured correctly Refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords Make sure your software is configured to recogni
126. ications Communication speed Transmitting level Receiving level Input output impedance Error correcting Data compression Power supply Data transmission and reception 300 1200 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 16800 19200 21600 24000 26400 28800 31200 33600 bps Data reception only with V 90 28000 29333 30666 32000 33333 34666 36000 37333 38666 40000 41333 42666 44000 45333 46666 48000 49333 50666 52000 53333 54666 56000 bps Fax 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 bps 10 dBm 10 to 40 dBm 600 ohms 30 MNP class 4 and ITU T V 42 MNP class 5 and ITU T V 42bis 3 3V supplied by computer User s Manual A 3 Specifications A 4 User s Manual Satellite A50 Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Display controller The display controller interprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pels on or off The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array VGA that provides Extended Graphics Array XGA and Super Extended Graphics Array Plus SXGA support for the internal LCD and external monitors Four models are available mM 14 1 XGA 1024 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels E 15 0 XGA 1024 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels E 15 0 SXGA 1400 horizontal x 1050 vertical pixels A high resolution external monitor connected to the computer can display up to 1600 horizontal and 1200 vertical pixels at 16 M colors The display controller also controls
127. igFree from the menu bar as follows Start All Programs TOSHIBA Networking ConfigFree TOSHIBA Touch Pad Pressing Fn F9 in a windows environment On Off Utility enables or disables the Touch Pad function When you press these hot keys the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon User s Manual 1 13 Introduction Options TOSHIBA Touch and TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is a tool that allows Launch you to perform various tasks easily using Touch pad TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is useful in the following conditions E To open a file located on the desktop whose icon is obscured by a window E To open a page contained in the Internet Explorer Favorites menu m To display the list of currently open windows and change the active window Also TOSHIBA Touch and Launch provides the following functions by customizing the settings E To open a file stored in a predefined folder mM To quickly launch your frequently used applications which have been registered You can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use Refer to Chapter8 Optional Devices for details The following options are available Memory expansion Battery pack AC adaptor Battery charger Security lock USB floppy disk Kit A 256 512 or 1 024 MB memory module PC2100 PC2700 DDR can easily be installed in the computer An additional battery pack can be purchased
128. imum weight low power usage and high reliability This computer incorporates the following features and benefits i2 User s Manual Introduction Memory Slots E For Mobile Intel Celeron M processor The slot accepts a 256 512 or 1 024 MB memory modules can be installed in the two memory slots for a maximum of 1 024 MB system memory F Before you install a new 1 024MB memory module PA3313U 1M1G you 1 purchased be sure to remove all memory modules already installed Moreover because the memory that is attached ahead exceeds it to capacity it is not possible to install it Video RAM Power Battery pack RTC battery AC adaptor E For Intel Pentium M processor The slot accepts a 256 512 or 1 024 MB memory modules can be installed in the two memory slots for a maximum of 2 048 MB system memory Maximum 64 MB of RAM is provided for video display The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium ion battery pack E High Capacity battery pack 8800mAh E Battery pack 4400mAh The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock and calendar The universal AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low It comes with a detachable power cord Because it is universal it can receive a range of AC voltage from 100 to 240 volts however the output current varies among different models Using the wrong model can damage your computer Refer to the A
129. interlace Auto iw I Figure B 4 WinDVD 5 0 Sub panel E The following Set up screen is displayed then remove the check of Use Hardware Decode Acceleration The check of Use Hardware Color Acceleration is removed automatically Preferences Control Audio Video Region Information Video Hardware guration Clse Hardware Decode Accelerator Use Hardware Color Acceleration TV Output Configuration Preferred TV Output Resolution Don t Change Startup in Full Screen mode Figure B 5 Setup E Click OK button The Set up tab closes automatically The DVD video overlay is not displayed when the display mode of CRT display is set to high resolution and hifh refresh rate mode at LCD CRT simultinous or multi monitor Please decrease the resolution and refresh rate of CRT display When the display mode is TV or simultaneous CRT external LCD TV and the system goes into Standby or Hibernation mode you can switch to the LCD internal liquid crystal display display mode by pressing Fn F5 Under this environment however you may not return to the TV or simultaneous CRT external LCD TV display mode In these cases perform the following steps Press Ctrl Alt F12 to select Intel R 82852 82855 GM GME Graphics Controller Prope Then click the icon indicating a display device display mode you want to use in the left pane of the Devices tab User s Manual Disp
130. internal temperature becomes too high the computer will automatically enter Hibernation or Resume mode and shut down Problem Procedure Computer shuts down Leave the computer off until the DC IN 15V and DC IN 15V indicator stops blinking indicator blinks orange It is recommended to leave the computer off until the its interior reaches room temperature even though the DC IN 15V indicator stops blinking If the computer has reached room temperature and still does not start or if it starts but shuts down quickly contact your dealer 9 4 User s Manual Troubleshooting Computer shuts down Indicates a problem with the heat dispersal and its DC IN 15V system Please contact your dealer indicator is flashing in green AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected check the DC IN 15V indicator Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for more information Problem Procedure AC adaptor doesn t Check the connections Make sure the cord is power the computer firmly connected to the computer and a power DC IN 15V indicator outlet does not glow green 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 15V indicator as
131. ion 2 7 conditions 6 1 hibernation mode 3 8 indicator 6 4 panel power on off 1 11 6 15 shut Down mode Boot mode 3 8 standby mode 3 10 system Auto Off 6 16 turning off 3 8 turning on 3 7 Power up modes 6 15 11 DVD Super Multi drive 9 14 DVD R RW drive 9 12 DVD ROM drive 9 9 Floppy disk drive 9 15 Hard disk drive 9 8 Hardware and checklist 9 3 i LINK 9 20 Keyboard 9 7 LAN 9 21 LCD pane 9 7 Memory expansion 9 18 Modem 9 20 Monitor 9 19 overheating power down 9 4 Password 9 7 PC card 9 15 Pointing device 9 16 Power 9 4 Real Time Clock 9 6 Self test 9 4 Sound system 9 19 Support from TOSHIBA 9 22 System start up 9 3 USB 9 17 Wireless LAN 9 21 9 22 system R RecordNow 1 13 4 12 Recovery Media 3 12 Restarting the computer 3 11 S Printer Security lock 1 14 E nn oa attaching 8 12 oe location 2 2 AC power 9 5 Soft keys oo emulating keys on en h k CD ROM drive 9 8 oe ran CD RW DVD ROM drive 9 Enter 5 3 User s Manual Index 3 Index right Ctrl key 5 3 ScrLock 5 3 Sound System 1 7 4 16 headphone jack 1 8 2 3 microphone jack 1 8 2 3 mute hot keys 5 3 speakers 2 7 volume control 2 3 Standby 1 12 setting 3 10 System automatic 1 10 T TOSHIBA ConfigFree 1 13 TOSHIBA PC DiagnosticTool 1 13 TOSHIBA Power Saver 1 12 TOSHIBA Utilities 1 10 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 1 13 Touch Pad 1 7 control buttons 2 7 location 2 7 using 4 1 TV 8 10 U U
132. ion Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 1697 Telephone 949 583 3000 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that the product PSA50 conforms to the following Standards Supplementary The product complies with the requirements of Information the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and or the R amp TTE Directive 1999 05 EEC This product is carrying the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives Responsible for CE Marking is TOSHIBA Europe Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany VCCI Class B Information COMBS PLL ESERESALMARBS VCC DEE CHOC DIABIRARMHEAE CY IDEEN RERRCHATSCeL SAME LTOETA IDKENTOFPTLEISTVRERITHELT ASNE SSeS SHOT CEMHVET ARIAS IIE D TIELUYERY RUA LTR SL Modem warning notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to Commission Decision CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries regions the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance User s Manual User s Manual Network Compatibility Statement This product is designed to work with and is compatible with the
133. k Eject button slot Figure 2 10 USB floppy disk drive Disk In Use This indicator lights when the floppy disk is being Indicator accessed Floppy disk slot Insert a floppy disk in this slot Eject button When a floppy disk is fully seated in the drive the eject button pops out To remove a floppy disk push in the eject button and the floppy disk pops out partially for removal AR Check the Disk In Use indicator when you use the floppy disk drive Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could destroy data and damage the floppy disk or the drive 7 E The external floppy disk drive should be placed on a flat horizontal 1 surface when in use Do not set the drive on an incline greater than 20 while it is operating E Do not set anything on top of the floppy disk drive User s Manual 2 11 The Grand Tour Fixed optical media drives One of the following optical media drives is installed in the computer CD ROM DVD ROM DVD ROM amp CD R RW DVD R RW DVD Super Multi drives An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD DVD ROM operation When the computer is accessing a CD DVD an indicator on the drive glows Region codes for DVD drives and media CD ROM DVD ROM DVD ROM amp CD R RW DVD R RW DVD Super Multi drives and media are manufactured according to the specifications of six marketing regions When you purchase DVD Video make sure it matches your drive otherwise
134. kspace and pertains to asynchronous only The modem will not recognize the backspace character if it is set to a value that is greater than 32 ASCII This character can be used to edit a command line When the echo command is enabled the modem echoes back to the local DTE the backspace character an ASCII space character and a second backspace character This means a total of three characters are transmitted each time the modem processes the backspace character Range 0 127 ASCII decimal Default 8 backspace Units ASCII S6 Wait before dialing This register sets the length of time in seconds that the modem must wait pause after going off hook before dialing the first digit of the telephone number The modem always pauses for a minimum of two seconds even if the value of S6 is less that two seconds The wait for dial tone call progress feature W dial modifier in the dial string will override the value in register S6 This operation however may be affected by some ATX options according to country region restrictions In some countries regions S6 will set dial tone detect time Range 3 255 Default 3 Units seconds S7 Connection completion time out This register sets the time in seconds that the modem must wait before hanging up because carrier is not detected The timer is started when the modem finishes dialing originate or goes off hook answer In originate mode the timer is reset upon detection of an answer tone i
135. l Serial Bus port is on the back side Serial Bus Refer to Left side section for details USB 2 0 port Video out jack Plug an S Video cable into this jack for video out The S Video cable carries video signal Modem jack In areas where an internal modem is installed as standard equipment there is a modem jack that lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a telephone line E ncase of a lightning storm unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack E Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem gt C p has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE Tx The LAN has two indicators Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details J LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN The adaptor eier Link indicator This indicator glows green when the computer is green connected to aLAN and the LAN is functioning properly LAN active This indicator glows orange when data is being indicator orange exchanged between the computer and the LAN User s Manual 2 5 The Grand Tour Underside Figure 2 5 shows the underside of the computer Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer Battery release Battery pack Battery release latch 2 latch 1 Memory module cover oooooooo r u az
136. lay Controller and Modes 6 When the LCD internal liquid crystal display display mode is selected the Virtual Virtual Screen display mode can be set as follows However afterwards it may not possible to change the screen resolution to more than 1280 x 1024 pixels in Highest 32bit mode for example when you attempt to set the resolution to 1600 x 1200 using the Screen resolution slide bar and then select Highest 32bit mode from the Color quality drop down menu In these cases perform the steps below First use the Screen resolution slide bar to select the 1024 x 768 resolution and then change the resolution to more than 1280 x 1024 and select Highest 32bit from the Color quality drop down menu With the factory preset settings when the system is started or resumed from the Hibernation mode the Windows desktop screen is displayed on the display device used in the previous session if it is detected However you can specify the CRT external LCD as a default display device at a startup or when recovering from Hibernation sleep mode even when the LCD internal liquid crystal display was used in the previous session The Windows desktop screen will appear on the CRT external LCD To configure this setting install TOSHIBA Display Service for Ext Monitor and restart the machine in the following manner a Insert Product Recovery Media into the drive b When the Toshiba Recovery and Applications CD window o
137. lt k Previous ress the icon to advances to the previous track chapter or data 4 6 User s Manual Operating Basics If Random is selected in Windows Media Player selecting Next or Previous advances to a random selection Play Pause and Stop buttons A single button on a rocker controls the Play Pause and Stop functions Press on the icon to select the desired function gt Il Play Pause Press the icon to begin or pause play Stop Press the icon to stop play Writing CDs on DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive Depending on the type of drive installed you may be able to write CDs The DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive lets you write as well as read CD ROMs Observe the precautions in this section to ensure the best performance for writing CDs For information on loading and unloading CDs refer to the Using optical media drive section E CD R discs can be written to only once CD RW discs can be rewritten 1 many times Before writing or rewriting Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite the data E We recommend the following manufacturers of CD R and CD RW media Media quality can affect write or rewrite success rates CD R TAIYO YUDEN CO LTD Mitsui Chemicals Inc MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd CD RW MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Lid The following special media recommend the next manufacturers H Multi Speed and High Speed CD ROM MIT
138. ltage overload from an AC adaptor You can monitor remaining battery capacity Use the Battery remaining item in TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature lets you save battery power You can specify the Power Save Mode in the Profile item in TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature turns power to the computer off when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the panel is opened You can specify the setting in the When I close the lid item of the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation cannot be continued the system automatically enters Hibernation and shuts down You can specify the setting in the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver To protect from overheating the CPU has an internal temperature sensor If the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered Use the Fan item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver E Maximum Turns on fan first then if Performance necessary lowers CPU processing speed MH Performance Uses a combination of fan and lowering the CPU processing speed E Battery optimized Lowers the CPU processing speed first then if necessary turns on the fan User s Manual Introduction Hibernation Standby Utilities This feature lets you turn off the power without exiting from your software The contents of main memory are saved to th
139. ly contains ina margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your fax modem you should complete the setup of your fax software before sending messages Instructions for IC CS 03 certified equipment A 1 The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company
140. made within a total of three minutes The internal modem is approved by Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications Equipment n AQ2 0604JP E RERS User s Manual User s Manual Pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 When you are ready to install or use the modem call your local telephone company and give them the following information E The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem H The registration number that is located on the device The FCC registration number of the modem will be found on either the device which is to be installed or if already installed on the bottom of the computer outside of the main system label E The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of the modem which can vary For the REN of your modem refer to your modem s label The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C Type of service Your modem is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines Connection to telephone company provided coin service central office implemented systems is prohibited Connection to party lines service is subject to state tariffs If you have any questions about your telephone line such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it the telephone company will provide this information upon request Telephone company procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to
141. magnetically encoded data floppy disk drive FDD An electromechanical device that reads and writes to floppy disks Fn esse A TOSHIBA utility that lets you assign functions to hot keys folder An icon in Windows used to store documents or other folders format The process of readying a blank disk for its first use Formatting establishes the structure of the disk that the operating system expects before it writes files or programs onto the disk function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 that tell the computer to perform certain functions G gigabyte GB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes See also megabyte graphics Drawings pictures or other images such as charts or graphs to present information H hard disk A non removable disk usually referred to as drive C The factory installs this disk and only a trained engineer can remove it for servicing Also called fixed disk hard disk drive HDD An electromechanical device that reads and writes a hard disk See also hard disk hardware The physical electronic and mechanical components of a computer system typically the computer itself external disk drives etc See also software and firmware hertz A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second hexadecimal The base 16 numbering system composed of the digits 0 through 9 and the letters A B C D E and F host computer The computer that controls regulates and transmits informa
142. munications are analog signals ANSI American National Standards Institute An organization established to adopt and define standards for a variety of technical disciplines For example ANSI defined the ASCII standard and other information processing requirements antistatic A material used to prevent the buildup of static electricity Glossary 2 User s Manual Glossary application A group of programs that together are used for a specific task such as accounting financial planning spreadsheets word processing and games ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange ASCII code is a set of 256 binary codes that represent the most commonly used letters numbers and symbols async Short for asynchronous asynchronous Lacking regular time relationship As applied to computer communications asynchronous refers to the method of transmitting data that does not require a steady stream of bits to be transmitted at regular time intervals B backup A duplicate copy of files kept as a spare in case the original is destroyed batch file A file that can be executed from the system prompt containing a sequence of operating system commands or executable files binary The base two number system composed of zeros and ones off or on used by most digital computers The right most digit of a binary number has a value of 1 the next a value of 2 then 4 8 16 and so on For example the binary number 101 has a v
143. n is affected by ambient temperature the temperature of the computer and how you use the computer If you make heavy use of external devices for example the battery might scarcely charge at all during operation Refer also to the section Maximizing battery operating time User s Manual 6 9 Power and Power Up Modes rt Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions E The battery is extremely hot or cold If the battery is extremely hot it might not charge at all To ensure the battery charges to its full capacity charge the battery at room temperature of 10 to 30 C 50 to 88 F E The battery is nearly completely discharged Leave the AC adaptor connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging The Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions E The battery has not been used for a long time E The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long time E A cool battery is installed in a warm computer In such case follow the steps below 1 Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power on until the power automatically shuts off 2 Plug in the AC adaptor 3 Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows green Repeat these steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity
144. n on the power problems persist contact your dealer When a memory error occurs a sequence of beeps is heard Long beep One second beep Short beep 0 5 second beep followed by 0 5 second silence No sound The computer will not start and the following sequence of beeps sounds Long short short short The computer will not start and the following sequence of beeps sounds Long short The computer will not start and the following sequence of beeps sounds Long short short No sound for one second There is a total of 2GB of memory in the memory slots Unsupported memory with SPD is installed in Slot A Unsupported memory with SPD is installed in Slot B 9 18 User s Manual Troubleshooting The computer will not start and the following sequence of beeps sounds Long short no sound long short short The computer will not start and no beeps are heard The computer starts but does not detect memory Sound system Refer also to documentation for your audio devices Problem No sound is heard Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices and to your monitor s documentation Problem Monitor does not turn on No display Display error occurs Unsupported memory modules with SPD are installed in both Slot A and B One or more unsupported memory modules without SPD are installed in the slots Supported memory is installed in one
145. nfiguration must be a 2 15P 250 V or 1 15P 125 V as designated in the U S National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part Il The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia and Europe USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe Approved by the AS approved appropriate agency H 2 User s Manual Satellite A50 Appendix Parts Numbers The computer configuration and parts numbers printed on a label on the bottom of the computer indicate the CPU LCD memory HDD and communication devices Configurations The following table shows the computer configuration indicated on a label Shaded areas indicate abbreviations used on the label The explanations are to the left of the shading Abbreviations are not limited to those in this chart They may change without notice CPU LCD Memory Module Bay Celeron M 14 TFT XGA 14X 256 0MB 256M CD ROM CD 1 2G CM1 2 15 TFT XGA 15X 256 256MB 512M DVD ROM DVD 1 3G CM1 3 15 TFT SXGA 15S 256 512MB 768M DVD ROM amp CD R RW DV RW 1 4G CM1 4 256 1024MB 1280M DVD R RW DVR Pentium M 512 0MB 512M DVD Super Multi DSM 1 5G PM1 5 512 512MB 1024M 1 6G PM1 6 512 1024MB 1536M 1 7G PM1 7 1024 0MB 1024M 1024 1024MB 2048M User s Manual Parts Numbers HDD 30GB 3
146. ng 3 5 DC IN 15V port 2 4 ASCII characters 5 8 B Battery charging 6 9 extending battery life 6 12 indicator 2 9 6 3 location 2 6 Monitoring capacity 6 10 real time clock 1 3 6 6 safety precautions 6 6 save mode 1 11 types 6 4 Battery charger 1 14 8 8 Battery pack 1 3 2 6 additional 8 7 high capacity battery pack 1 14 6 4 replacing 6 12 CD ROM drive 1 4 location 2 3 using 4 3 Cleaning the computer 4 22 Cooling vents 2 2 D DC IN 15V indicator 2 9 6 3 Display 1 6 2 7 automatic power off 1 10 brightness decreases 5 5 brightness increases 5 5 controller 1 6 B 1 hinge 2 7 opening 3 6 DLA for TOSHIBA 1 13 4 14 Documentation list 1 2 DVD Super Multi drive 1 6 location 2 3 using 4 3 writing 4 9 DVD R RW drive 1 6 location 2 3 using 4 3 writing 4 9 DVD ROM drive 1 5 location 2 3 using 4 3 DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive 1 5 location 2 3 using 4 3 writing 4 7 E Environment 3 1 Equipment checklist 1 1 Equipment setup general conditions 3 2 Index 1 Index placement 3 2 Ergonomics lighting 3 3 seating and posture 3 3 work habits 3 4 F Floppy disk 1 4 using 4 2 Fn Ctrl enhanced keyboard s simulation 5 3 Fn Enter 5 3 Fn Esc Sound mute 5 3 Fn F1 instant security 5 4 Fn F2 power save mode 5 4 Fn F3 standby 5 4 Fn F4 hibernation 5 4 Fn F5 display selection 5 4 Fn F6 Display Brightness de creases 5 5 Fn F7 Display Brightness in creases
147. nstalling the battery pack Turn the computer s power off Disconnect all cables connected to the computer Insert the battery pack 3 4 User s Manual Getting Started 4 Secure the battery pack releace latch 1 Check the battery lock was changed to the lock position to the direction of the right Battery release Battery pack latch 1 Figure 3 2 Securing the battery pack a Refer to Removing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and 1 Power Up Modes for removing the battery pack Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power It is also the fastest way to get started because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying from 100 to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz For details on using the AC adaptor to charge the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Use only the AC adaptor supplied as an accessory Other AC adaptors have different voltage and terminal polarities and use of them may produce heat and smoke or even result in fire or rupture User s Manual 3 5 Getting Started AR E Use only the AC adaptor supplied with your computer or an equivalent adaptor that is compatible Use of any incompatible adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused
148. nu above appear when you use the suppervisor password to start the computer Unable to run HW Set up E The selection method above does not change the boot priority settings in HW Setup E f you press a key other than one of those above or if the selected device is not installed the system will boot according to the current setting in HW Setup E Support of PC ATA card boot is guaranteed only for TOSHIBA PC card HDDs m APC ATA card takes the position of HDD in the Boot Priority Options list 7 6 User s Manual HW Setup and Passwords HDD Priority Options If more than one HDD is installed in the computer this option lets you set the priority for HDD detection If the first detected HDD has a boot command the system will boot from the HDD Built in HDD gt HDDs are searched for a boot command in the PC Card Default following order the built in HDD and the PC card Default PC Card gt Built HDDs are searched for a boot command in the in HDD following order the built in HDD and the PC card If a boot command is not found on the first detected HDD the system will not boot from the other HDD It will search the next device in the boot priority for a boot command Network Boot Protocol This feature sets the protocol to remotely boot from the network PXE Sets PXE as the protocol Default RPL Sets RPL as the protocol Keyboard Wake up on Keyboard When this feature is enabled and the compute
149. o the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how to operate these keys The power on default for both settings is off Ae Press Fn F12 ScrLock to lock the cursor on a specific line The power on default is off eI le Press Fn Enter to simulate Enter on the enhanced keyboard s numeric keypad Press Fn Ctrl to simulate the enhanced keyboard s right Ctrl key Hot keys Hot keys Fn a function or Esc key let you enable or disable certain features of the computers e Sound mute Pressing Fn Esc in a Windows environment turns sound on or off When you press these hot keys the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon User s Manual 5 3 The Keyboard air Instant security Press Fn F1 to blank the screen to prevent others from accessing your data To restore the screen and original settings press any key or press the Dual Pointing Device If a screensaver password is registered a dialog box will appear Enter the screensaver password and click OK If no password is set the screen will be restored when you press any key or press the Dual Pointing Device ape Power save mode Pressing Fn F2 changes the power save mode If you press Fn F2 in a Windows environment the Power Save Mode is displayed in a dialog box similar to the one below Continue holding down Fn and press F2 again to change the setting You can also change this setting through th
150. o electronic noise Data can be destroyed If you are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub do not connect or disconnect other devices from the hub during data transfer There is a likelihood that data will be damaged Connect all devices to the hub before you turn on the computer s power You may not use any copyrighted video or music data copied from a video camera except for your personal enjoyment If you connect disconnect an i LINK device to from another i LINK device that is currently exchanging data with the computer data frames might be dropped Make sure data transfer has ended or turn off the computer before you HM Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from the computer MH Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from another i LINK device that is connected to the computer Connecting 1 2 Make sure the connectors are properly aligned and plug the i LINK IEEE1394 cable into the computer Plug the other end of the cable into the device User s Manual 8 11 Optional Devices Note the following when you use i LINK You may need to install drivers for your i LINK devices Not all i LINK devices have been tested Therefore compatibility with all i LINK devices cannot be guaranteed Use S100 S200 or S400 cables no longer than three meters Some devices might not support standby or automatic off functions Do not connect or disconnect an i LINK device while it is using an application
151. oard an aircraft or into a hospital be sure to shut down the computer in hibernation mode or in shutdown mode to avoid radio signal interference Benefits of standby The standby feature provides the following benefits E Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hibernation E Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System Standby feature E You can use the panel power off feature 3 10 User s Manual Getting Started pie io Executing standby You can also enable Standby by pressing Fn F3 Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details You can enter standby mode in one of three ways 1 Click Start click Turn Off Computer and click Stand by 2 Close the display panel This feature must be enabled Refer to the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver 3 Press the power button This feature must be enabled Refer to the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel When you turn the power back on you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer m When the computer is shut down in standby mode the power indicator flashes orange E f you are operating the computer on battery power you can lengthen the operating time by shutting down in hibernation
152. odes Table 2 Video modes 855GME continued Resolution LCD CRT Vertical colors colors frequency Hz 640 x 480 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual with XGA Panel only 75 85 100 1400 x 1050 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual with XGA Panel only 75 85 1600 x 1200 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual 75 85 2048 x 1536 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual 75 Some SVGA modes are not supported at LCD CRT simultaneous mode and LCD CRT Multi Monitor mode User s Manual B 5 Display Controller and Modes Table 2 Video modes 855GME continued Resolution LCD CRT Vertical colors colors frequency Hz 640 x 480 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual with XGA Panel only 75 85 100 1400 x 1050 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual with XGA Panel only 75 85 1600 x 1200 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual 75 85 2048 x 1536 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual 75 Some SVGA modes are not supported at LCD CRT simultaneous mode and LCD CRT Multi Monitor mode B 6 User s Manual Display Controller and Modes Table 3 Video modes 852GM Resolution LCD CRT Ver
153. of V 90 and V 92 are supported only in USA Canada and Australia Only V 90 is available in other regions The computer has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T and Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE Tx Refer to the Parts Numbers section in Appendix 1 8 User s Manual Introduction Wireless LAN Security Security lock slot Software Operating System Some computers in this series are equipped with a Wireless LAN mini PCI card that is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802 11 Standard Revision A B or G and Turbo Mode E Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 and 6 Mbit s Revision A B B G A B G combo type E Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 11 5 5 2 and 1 Mbit s Revision B E Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 108 96 72 48 36 24 18 and 12 Mbit s Turbo Mode Revision A B G combo type E Frequency Channel Selection 5 GHz Revision A 2 4 GHz Revision B G E Roaming over multiple channels Card Power Management E Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on 152 bit encryption algorithm Atheros module type Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on 128 bit encry
154. of the slots but unsupported memory without SPD in the other slot Note that the unsupported memory does not have an adverse effect on the computer Procedure Adjust the volume control dial Check the software volume settings Make sure the headphone connection is secure If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure Make sure that the external monitor s power switch is on Confirm that the external monitor s power cable is plugged into a working power outlet Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press hot keys Fn F5 to change the display priority and make sure it is not set for the internal display Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly If problems persist contact your dealer User s Manual 9 19 Troubleshooting i LINK IEEE1394 Problem i LINK device does not function Modem Refer to Appendix C AT Commands and Appendix D S registers Problem Communication software can t initialize modem You can hear a dial tone but can t make a call You place a call but a connection can t be made After making a call you can t hear a ring Communication is cut off unexpectedly A CONNECT display is quickly replaced by No CARRIER Procedure Make sure the cable is securely connected to the computer and to the device Make sure the device s power is turned on Reinstall th
155. off until you have l set up the operating system Refer to the section Windows XP setup 1 If the external floppy disk drive is connected make sure it is empty If a floppy disk is in the drive press the eject button and remove the floppy disk 2 Open the display 3 Press and hold the computer s power button for two or three seconds Figure 3 6 Turning on the power User s Manual 37 Getting Started Windows XP setup When you first turn on the power the computer s initial screen is the Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional Startup Screen Logo Follow the on screen directions Turning off the power The power can be turned off in one of the following modes Shut down Boot Hibernation or Standby mode Shut Down mode Boot mode AN AN When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and the computer will boot to the operating system s main screen 1 If you have entered data save it to the hard disk or to a diskette 2 Make sure all disk disc activity has stopped then remove the CD DVDs or diskette Make sure the Built in HDD and CD DVD in use indicators are off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you can lose data or damage the disk disc 3 Click start then click Turn Off Computer From the Turn Off Computer menu Select Turn Off 4 Turn off the power to any peripheral devices Do not turn the computer or devices back on immedia
156. on with factory values amp F Recall factory setting as active configuration V 22bis guard tone control This command determines which guard tone if any to transmit while transmitting in the high band answer mode This command is only used in V 22 and V 22bis mode This option is not used in North America and is for international use only amp GO Guard tone disabled default amp G1 Sets guard tone to 550 Hz amp G2 Sets guard tone to 1800 Hz Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 ERROR Otherwise Local flow control selection amp KO Disable flow control amp K3 Enable CTS RTS flow control default amp K4 Enable XON XOFF flow control Result Codes OK n 0 3 4 ERROR Otherwise Select Pulse Dial Make Break Ratio WW amp PO Selects 39 61 make break ratio at 10 pulses per second amp P1 Selects 33 67 make break ratio at 10 pulses per second amp P2 Selects 33 67 make break ratio at 20 pulses per second Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 ERROR Otherwise User s Manual C 7 AT Commands amp Tn Self test commands These tests can help to isolate problems if you experience periodic data loss or random errors amp TO Abort Stops any test in progress amp T1 Local analog loop This test verifies modem operation as well as the connection between the modem and computer Any data entered at the local DTE is modulated then demodulated and returned to the local DTE To work properly the modem must be
157. or port 3 Turn the monitor s power on 4 Turn the computer on When you turn on the power the Windows Bootup screen Windows Logo appears on the display device that is set as the power on Display in HW Setup Refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords for more information However the Windows Desktop appears on a display device that you used last time to shut down your PC if the display device exists when you turn on the power To change the display settings press Fn F5 If you disconnect the monitor before you turn the computer off be sure to press Fn F5 to switch to the internal display Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details on using hot keys to change the display setting 8 8 User s Manual Optional Devices Parallel printer Parallel printer is provided with some models You can connect any standard Centronics compatible parallel printer to your computer All you need is an IBM PC parallel printer cable Your dealer can supply one or you can purchase one at most computer stores The cable s connectors are designed so that it is impossible for you to connect them incorrectly To connect a printer follow these steps 1 2 3 o NDNA 9 Turn off the computer Insert one end of the cable into the computer s parallel port Tighten the screws that fasten the cable connector to the computer s parallel port Insert the other end of the cable into the printer s parallel connector Fa
158. or when the computer is automatically shutting it down to save power Data might be destroyed When multiple IEEE1394 devices are connected to a PC the devices may not correctly be identified This problem may occur when Windows XP is restarted while the devices are connected or when the power to the IEEE1394 devices is turned on before the PC is turned on If it occurs disconnect the IEEE1394 cables and then reconnect them Disconnecting 1 2 3 Open the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar Point to i LINK IEEE1394 device and click Disconnect the cable from the computer then from the i LINK device 1 Refer also to the documentation that came with your i LINK device Security lock Security locks enable you to anchor your computer a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer The computer has a security lock slot on the left side Attach one end of a cable to a desk and the other end to the security lock slot 1 2 Turn the computer so the left side faces you Align the holes for the security lock and attach the lock Figure 8 6 Security lock 8 12 User s Manual Satellite A50 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for durability However should problems occur following the procedures in this chapter can help to determine the cause All readers should become familiar with this chapter Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent p
159. or your card 8 2 User s Manual Optional Devices Removing a PC card i E Before removing a PC card make sure that any applications or system services do not use the card E 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 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 User s Manual 8 3 Optional Devices A E Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA E Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions You can damage the computer and the module Also data will be lost a The computer is turned on b The computer was shut down using the Standby mode or Hibernation mode E Some memory modules can be physically installed but are not compatible with the computer In this case the computer will issue a warning A beep will sound when you turn on the power E The beep sound rings when a wrong memory is inserted Refer to Memory expansion sec
160. ors may cause memory access problems Figure 8 5 Removing the memory module 6 Seat the cover and secure it with a screw and replace the battery pack Additional battery pack You can increase the portability of the computer with additional battery packs If you re away from an AC power source and your battery runs low you can replace it with a freshly charged battery Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Additional AC adaptor PA3283U 2ACA or PA3283E 2ACA If you frequently transport the computer between different sites such as your home and office purchasing an AC adaptor for each location will reduce the weight and bulk of your carrying load User s Manual 87 Optional Devices Battery charger The battery charger provides a convenient way to charge battery packs without requiring the use of your computer The battery charger holds up to two lithium ion battery packs USB Floppy disk drive The 3 1 2 external Floppy disk drive module can be connected to the USB port For details on connecting the 3 1 2 external Floppy disk drive module refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer The computer supports several video modes Refer to Appendix B Display Controller and Modes To connect a monitor follow the steps below 1 Turn the computer off 2 Connect the monitor to the external monit
161. ot use power saving features Do not write while virus check software is running Wait for it to finish and then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background Do not use hard disk utilities including those intended to enhance HDD access speed They may cause unstable operation and data damage User s Manual 4 11 Operating Basics Write from the computer s HDD to the CD DVD Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device Writing with software other than RecordNow is not recommended When writing or rewriting Please observe consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD R RW DVD R RW RAM or DVD R RW disc Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting E Change users in the Windows XP operating system HM Operate the computer for any other function including using a mouse or Touch Pad or closing opening the LCD panel E Start a communication application such as a modem Apply impact or vibration to the computer E Install remove or connect external devices including the following PC card USB devices external display i LINK devices optical digital devices EM Use the Audio Video control button to reproduce music or voice E Open the DVD ROM amp CD R RW DVD R RW or DVD Super Multi drive Do not use shut down log off and standby hibernation while writing or rewritin
162. ou can boot a computer using a system disk Also called an operating system disk T terminal A typewriter like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to the computer for data input output TFT display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology with thin film transistor TFT to drive each cell Touch Pad A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer palm rest TTL Transistor transistor logic A logic circuit design that uses switching transistors for gates and storage U Universal Serial Bus This serial interface lets you communicate with several devices connected in a chain to a single port on the computer V VGA Video Graphics Array is an industry standard video adaptor that lets you run any popular software Glossary 12 User s Manual Glossary volatile memory Random access memory RAM that stores information as long as power is supplied to the computer W warm start Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off window A portion of the screen that can display its own application document or dialog box Often used to mean a Microsoft Windows window write protection A method for protecting a floppy disk from accidental erasure User s Manual Glossary 13 Glossary Glossary 14 User s Manual Satellite A50 Index User s Manual A AC adaptor 1 3 additional 1 14 8 7 connecti
163. ow licensed by Sonic Solutions InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum which is a product of InterVideo Inc Important message DVD R RW drive Before you write or rewrite to CD R RW or DVD R RW disc read and follow all setup and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so the DVD R RW drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other damage Important message DVD Super Multi drive Before you write or rewrite to CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM disc read and follow all setup and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so the DVD Super Multi drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other damage Disclaimer DVD R RW drive TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following E Damage to any CD R RW or DVD R RW disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product E Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD R RW or DVD R RW disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents E Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices Also
164. ower is on or off Check the DC IN 15V indicator to determine the power status with the AC adaptor connected Green Flashing orange No light Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and supplying proper power to the computer Indicates a problem with the power supply Plug the AC adaptor into another outlet If it still does not operate properly contact your dealer Under any other conditions the indicator does not light User s Manual 6 3 Power and Power Up Modes Power indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status Green Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on Blinking orange Indicates power is being supplied to the computer while the computer is in Standby mode The indicator turns on for one second and off for two seconds No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Battery types The computer has two types of batteries E Battery packs H High Capacity battery pack 8800mAh E Battery pack 4400mAh E Real Time Clock RTC battery High Capacity battery pack An optional High Capacity battery is installable instead of a main battery The capacity of High Capacity battery is approximately double the capacity of main battery The connection method of High Capacity battery is the same as that of main battery Figure 6 1 High Capacity battery pack 6 4 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes M
165. pecial symbols that appear on the screen There are some differences however between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard E Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width Spaces which are created by a space character may also vary depending on line justification and other factors E The lowercase el and the number 1 one are not interchangeable on computers as they are on a typewriter E The uppercase O oh and the 0 zero are not interchangeable E The Caps Lock function key locks only the alphabetic characters in uppercase while the shift lock on a typewriter places all keys in the shifted position E The Shift keys the Tab key and the BkSp backspace key perform the same function as their typewriter counterparts but also have special computer functions User s Manual The Keyboard Fl Fl2 function keys The function keys not to be confused with Fn are the 12 keys atthe top of your keyboard These keys function differently from other keys FA E JR e E f re n e a e on gt 20 vo Ad tp 2 2 E F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer Refer to the section Soft keys Fn key combinations in this chapter The function executed by individual keys depends on the software you are using Soft keys
166. pens choose the Install applications and drivers option and click the Next button c Select the Choose TOSHIBA Display Service for Ext Monitor option in the Choose an item and press the Install button section and click the Install button d Follow the instructions on the screen of the TOSHIBA Display Service for Ext Monitor installer to complete the installation e Reboot your machine User s Manual B 13 Display Controller and Modes B 14 User s Manual Satellite A50 Appendix C AT Commands In most cases you will not need to type AT commands manually However there might be some occasions when you will need to do so This chapter describes AT commands for data mode Fax and voice commands are taken care of by application software The format for entering AT commands is ATXn where X is the AT command and n is the specific value for that command After you type in the command press Enter Any command issued is acknowledged with a response in either text or numeric values known as result codes All commands and command values accepted by the modem are described in this section any entry other than those listed results in an error Escape sequence The escape sequence allows the modem to exit data mode and enter on line command mode While in on line command mode you can communicate directly to your modem using AT commands Once you finish you can return to data mode using the ATO comm
167. perature by turning on the fan first then if necessary lowering the CPU speed Or by lowering the CPU speed first then if necessary turning on the fan Use the Cooling Method item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Maximum Turns on the fan first then if necessary lowers the CPU Performance processing speed Performance Uses a combination of the fan and lowering the CPU processing speed Battery Lowers the CPU processing speed first then if necessary optimized turns on the fan When the CPU temperature falls to a normal range the fan is turned off and the CPU operation returns to standard speed If the CPU temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting the system automatically shuts down to prevent damage Data in memory will be lost 4 24 User s Manual Satellite A50 Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 101 102 key enhanced keyboard By pressing some keys in combination all the 101 102 key keyboard functions can be executed on the computer The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which country region s keyboard layout your computer is configured with Keyboards for numerous languages are available There are five types of keys typewriter keys keypad overlay function keys soft keys and cursor control keys Typewriter keys The typewriter keys produce the upper and lower case letters numbers punctuation marks and s
168. pheral devices User s Manual 3 9 Getting Started Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge Standby mode If you have to interrupt your work you can turn off the power without exiting from your software Data is maintained in the computer s main memory When you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off 1 E When the AC adaptor is connected the computer will go into Standby 1 mode according to the settings in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility E Torestore operation from Standby mode press the power button or press any key The latter action works only if Wake up on Keyboard is enabled in HW Setup E fthe computer automatically enters Standby mode while a network application is active the application might not be restored when the computer wakes up from Standby E To prevent the computer from automatically entering Standby mode disable Standby in TOSHIBA Power Saver That action however will nullify the computer s Energy Star compliance AR E Before entering Standby mode be sure to save your data E Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in standby mode The computer or the module could be damaged E Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in standby mode unless the computer is connected to an AC power source Data in memory will be lost m f you carry the computer on b
169. ption algorithm Intel module type m Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption based on 256 bit encryption algorithm Atheros module type Connects an optional security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object Windows XP Home Edition Professional operating system and TOSHIBA Utilities and drivers preinstalled on the hard disk Refer to the Software section at the front of this chapter User s Manual 129 Introduction TOSHIBA Utilities Plug and Play Special features A number of utilities and drivers are preinstalled to make your computer more convenient to use Refer to the Utilities section in this chapter When you connect an external device to the computer or when you install a component Plug and Play capability enables the system to recognize the connection and make the necessary configurations automatically The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use Hot keys Display automatic power off HDD automatic power off System automatic Standby Hibernation Keypad overlay Power on password Instant security Key combinations let you quickly modify the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system configuration program This feature automatically cuts off power to the internal display when there is no keyboard input for a time specified Power i
170. r Options tab 3 Set the speed as instructed and click OK The mouse might be dirty Refer to your mouse documentations for instructions on cleaning If problems persist contact your dealer Refer also to your USB device s documentation Problem USB device does not work Procedure Check for a firm cable connection between the USB ports on the computer and the USB device Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed Refer to your Windows XP documentation for information on checking the drivers If problems persist contact your dealer User s Manual 9 17 Troubleshooting Memory expansion Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices for information on installing memory modules Problem You hear a pattern of beeps Two beeps a long beep followed by a short beep indicates there is a defective memory module in slot A Three beeps a long beep followed by two short beeps indicates there is a defective memory module in slot B When both patterns are heard both memories in slot A and B are defective Procedure Make sure the memory module installed in the e If xpansion slot is compatible with the computer an incompatible module has been installed follow the steps below 1 2 3 4 5 If Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripheral devices Remove the battery Remove the memory module Replace the battery and or connect the AC adaptor Tur
171. r TOSHIBA Sales office for information about the radio regulations that apply in the countries regions Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Frequency Range Channel ID 1 2 2400 2483 5 MHz 2412 2417 2422 2427 2432 2437 2442 2447 2452 G 2 User s Manual Wireless LAN 10 11 12 13 24571 2462 2467 2 2472 2 1 Factory set default channels 2 Refer to the sheet Approved Countries Regions for use for the countries regions that in which these channels can be used When installing Wireless LAN cards the channel configuration is managed as follows E For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN Infrastructure the Wireless LAN card will automatically start operation at the channel identified by the Wireless LAN Access Point When roaming between different access points the station can dynamically switch to another channel if required E For Wireless LAN cards installed in wireless clients that operating in a peer to peer mode the card will use the default channel 10 E Ina Wireless LAN Access Point the Wireless LAN card will use the factory set default channel printed in bold unless the LAN Administrator selected a different channel when configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point device Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision A un Range Channel 5150 5850 MHz Note 36 5180 40 5200 44 5220 48 5240 52 5260 56 5280 60 5300 64 5320 14
172. r glows Wireless communication switch is on Wireless LAN is turned on by an application If you used the Task Bar to disable W LAN restart the computer or follow the procedures below to enable the system to recognize W LAN Open or click the following start Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager Network adapters Atheros AR5001X Wireless Network Adapter or Intel PRO Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter or Intel PRO Wireless 2100A LAN Mini PCI Adapter or Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG Network Connection and enable The computer has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE Tx This section describes how to connect disconnect to a LAN LAN cable types The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN using the computer s default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation Check with your LAN administrator regarding set up procedures If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASETX be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable or higher You cannot use a CATS cable If you are using Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T you can connect with a CATS or higher Connecting LAN cable To connect the LAN cable follow the steps below 1 Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer 2 Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack P
173. r is in Standby mode you can turn on the computer by pressing any key It is effective only for the internal keyboard and only when the computer is in standby mode Enabled Enables the Wake up on Keyboard Disabled Disables the Wake up on Keyboard Default LAN Built in LAN This feature enables or disables the Built in LAN Enabled Enables Built in LAN functions Default Disabled Disables Built in LAN functions USB USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation Use this option to enable or disable USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation If your operating system does not support USB you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by setting the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation item to Enabled User s Manual Ly HW Setup and Passwords Enabled Enables the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation Default Disabled Disables the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation USB FDD Legacy Emulation Use this option to enable or disable USB FDD Legacy Emulation Enabled Enables the USB FDD Legacy Emulation Default Disabled Disables the USB FDD Legacy Emulation 7 8 User s Manual Satellite A50 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 E PC card mM Memory expansion Power devices m Additional battery pack m Additional AC adaptor PA3283U 2ACA or PA328
174. r more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery pack can damage the battery Charging the batteries pmi o pio When the power in the battery pack becomes low the Battery indicator flashes orange indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes the computer enables Hibernation mode so you don t lose data and automatically turns off The computer enters Hibernate mode only if Hibernation is enabled in two places the Hibernate tab in Power Options and Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged Procedures To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V jack and plug the other end into a working outlet The Battery indicator glows orange when the battery is being charged Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack Never attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger Time The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery Charging time hours Battery type Power on Power off High Capacity battery pack 8800mAh about 10 5 to 21 5 about 4 5 Battery pack 4400mAh about 5 0 to 11 0 about 2 5 RTC battery 8 Doesn t charge The charging time when the computer is o
175. r or let liquid run into any part of it Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer E Remove the dust from the cooling vents on the Left side of the computer regularly with vacuum cleaner Refer to Chapter 2 Grand Tour Left side 4 22 User s Manual Operating Basics Moving the computer The computer is designed for rugged durability However a few simple precautions taken when moving the computer will help ensure trouble free operation Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer Check the Disk indicator on the computer If a CD DVD is in the drives remove it Also make sure the drawer is securely closed Turn off the power to the computer Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer Close the display Do not pick up the computer by its display panel Close all port covers Use the carrying case when transporting the computer When carrying your computer be sure to hold it securely so that it does not fall or hit anything Do not carry your computer by holding protruded portions Figure 4 11 Protruded portions User s Manual 4 23 Operating Basics Heat dispersal 1 To protect from overheating the CPU has an internal temperature sensor If the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered You can select whether to control the CPU tem
176. reen brightness item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver E The brightness level is always set at the maximum value for about 18 seconds when the LCD turns on After 18 seconds the brightness level will appear at the Power Save Mode setting or you can change it manually m Display clarity increases with the brightness level age Wireless setting Fn F8 are not used age Touch Pad Pressing Fn F9 in a windows environment enables or disables the Touch Pad function When you press these hot keys the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon Fn Display resolution selection Press Fn space keys to change the display resolution Each time when you press these hot keys the display resolution changes as follows From the current resolution the original resolution to 1024x768 from 1024x768 to 800x600 from 800x600 to the original resolution User s Manual 5 5 The Keyboard q0 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce To reduce the icon size on the desktop or the application window press the 1 key while holding down the Fn key oga TOSHIBA Zooming Utility enlarge To enlarge the icon size on the desktop or the application window press the 2 key while holding down the Fn key Fn Sticky key You can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility to make the Fn key sticky that is you can press it once release it and then press an F number key To start the TOSHIBA Accessibility U
177. ress gently until you hear the latch click into place User s Manual 4 21 Operating Basics Figure 4 10 Connecting the LAN cable 3 Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub 1 When the computer is exchanging data with the LAN the LAN Active indicator glows orange When the computer is connected to a LAN hub but is not exchanging data the Link indicator glows green Disconnecting LAN cable To disconnect the LAN cable follow the steps below Make sure the LAN Active indicator orange LED is out before you disconnect the computer from the LAN 1 Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer s LAN jack and pull out the connector 2 Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner Check with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub Cleaning the computer To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids around the computer E Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer If the computer does get wet turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry completely before you turn it on again E Clean the computer using a slightly damp with water cloth You can use glass cleaner on the display Spray a small amount of cleaner on a soft clean cloth and wipe the screen gently with the cloth Never spray cleaner directly onto the compute
178. rity Boot Priority Options CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is disabled The CPU always runs at its fastest speed CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is disabled The CPU always runs at low power consumption and low speed This option sets the priority for booting the computer Select from the following settings HDD ROM FDD ROM HDD FDD gt FDD gt CD gt LAN gt HDD gt CD gt LAN gt CD ROM gt gt FDD gt CD ROM gt gt HDD CD ROM gt LAN gt HDD gt FDD CD ROM gt LAN gt FDD gt HDD The computer looks for bootable files in the following order HDD diskette drive CD ROM and LAN Default The computer looks for bootable files in the following order diskette drive HDD CD ROM and LAN The computer looks for bootable files in the following order HDD CD ROM LAN and diskette drive The computer looks for bootable files in the following order diskette drive CD ROM LAN and HDD The computer looks for bootable files in the following order CD ROM LAN HDD diskette drive The computer looks for bootable files in the following order CD ROM LAN diskette drive and HDD You can override the settings and manually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the computer is booting U N 1 P c Selects the USB diskette drive Sele
179. roblems from occurring Problem solving process User s Manual Resolving problems will be much easier if you observe the following guidelines E Stop immediately when you recognize a problem exists Further action may result in data loss or damage You may destroy valuable problem related information that can help solve the problem E Observe what is happening Write down what the system is doing and what actions you performed immediately before the problem occurred If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using PrtSc The questions and procedures offered in this chapter are meant as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques Many problems can be solved simply but a few may require help from your dealer If you find you need to consult your dealer or others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible Troubleshooting Preliminary checklist Consider the simplest solution first The items in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious problem Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer This includes your printer and any other external device you are using Before you attach an external device turn the computer off When you turn the computer back on it recognizes the new device Make sure all options are set properly in the setup program Check all cables Are they correctly and firmly attac
180. roperly To ensure proper display of previews do not start other applications while you are editing DVD R RW R RW RAM disc Do not change the resolution or the number of screen colors while InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is running Although the online manual and Help files indicate that JPEG files can be used in fact they cannot be used InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum cannot make DVD Audio VideoCD and miniDVD DVD R R RW discs cannot be written in VR format It may take several hours for InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum to convert video to MPEG format and several hours more to save the MPEG file to a DVD Super Multi drive You will need 2 GB of empty hard disk space for every hour to write to a DVD R RW R RW disc You cannot edit or play copy protected conent using InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum 4 14 User s Manual Operating Basics When WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is used You can record video back to your digital camcorder via i LINK IEEE1394 using WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum However there is a case where its playback sound is choppy 1 oO NOar wn 9 Click the Windows Start button and select the Control Panel option Click the Performance and Maintenance icon in the Control Panel Click the System icon in the Performance and Maintenance window Click the Advanced tab in the System Properties window Click the Settings icon in the Performance section Click the Ad
181. rs release the F12 key 3 Use the left or right cursor key to select the CD ROM DVD ROM icon in the display menu For details refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords 4 Follow the on screen instructions 3 12 User s Manual Satellite A50 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the Touch Pad the USB floppy disk drive optical media drives Audio video controls Sound System modem the wireless communication and LAN It also provides tips on caring for your computer and on heat dispersal Using the Touch Pad To use the Touch Pad simply touch and move your finger tip across it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go ce Touch Pad Touch Pad control buttons Figure 4 1 Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons Two buttons below the keyboard are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer Press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using AR Do not press on the Touch Pad too hard or press a sharp object such as a ball point pen against the Touch Pad The Touch Pad could be damaged For some functions you can tap the Touch Pad instead of pressing a control button User s Manual Operating Basics Click Tap the Touch Pad once Double click Tap the
182. ry according to E Country region where the product was purchased E Type of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations Although Wireless LAN wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license free 2 4GHz and 5GHz band local radio regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment Refer to the sheet Information to the User for regulatory information that may apply in your country region User s Manual Wireless LAN R F Frequency Modulation Technique Band 5GHz 5150 5850 MHz Revision A Turbo Mode Band2 4GHz 2400 2483 5 MHz Revision B G DSSS CCK DSSS DQPSK DSSS DBPSK Revision B OFDM BPSK OFDM QPSK OFDM 16QAM OFDM 64QAM Revision A G Turbo Mode The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of the wireless communication Communications at lower transmit range may travel larger distances E The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high density materials m Range is also impacted due to obstacles in the signal path of the radio that may either absorb or reflect the radio signal Supported Frequency Sub bands Subject to the radio regulations that apply in the countries regions your Wireless LAN card may support a different set of 5 GHz 2 4 GHz channels Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN o
183. s left side Cooling vents i LINK IEEE1394 port PC card slot Wireless communication switch indicator Wireless communication Security lock External monitor port USB port switch i LINK is provided with some models Figure 2 2 The left side of the computer External monitor E This 15 pin port lets you connect an external OQO port video display E Analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions Cooling vents Cooling vents help CPU keep from overheating AR Do not to block the cooling vents Also do not to keep foreign objects out of them A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry On Off Wireless Slide this switch to the left to turn off Wireless communication LAN functions Slide it to the right to turn on the functions Some models are not equipped switch Wireless LAN Wireless The Wireless Communication switch indicator y communication glows orange when the Wireless LAN function is ee on Wireless LAN model or Wireless LAN ready switch indicator model only e i LINK IEEE1394 Connect an external device such as a digital P port video camera to this port for high speed data S400 transfer Some models are equipped with a i LINK port Universal A Universal Serial Bus port is on the left side o Serial Bus The port comply with the USB 2 0 standard which enables data transfer speeds 40 times USB 2 0 port faster than the US
184. s restored when any key is pressed You can specify the time in the Monitor power off item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a time specified Power is restored when the hard disk is accessed You can specify the time in the HDD power off item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature automatically shuts down the system in standby mode or Hibernation mode when there is no input or hardware access for a time specified You can specify the time and select either System Standby or System hibernation in the System standby and System item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver A ten key pad is integrated into the keyboard Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard for instructions on using the keypad overlay Two levels of password security supervisor and user are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer A hot key function blanks the screen and disables the computer providing data security User s Manual Introduction Intelligent power supply Battery save mode Panel power on off Low battery automatic hibernation Heat dispersal A microprocessor in the computer s intelligent power supply detects the battery s charge and calculates the remaining battery capacity It also protects electronic components from abnormal conditions such as vo
185. sales literature as required in PTC 100 The charge for a Telepermit assessment is 337 50 An additional charge of 337 50 is payable where an assessment is based on reports against non Telecom New Zealand Specifications 112 50 is charged for each variation when submitted at the same time as the original An invoice for NZ1237 50 will be sent under separate cover Optical disc drive safety instructions 1 TEAC Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section CD ROM CD 224E E The CD ROM drive employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location E Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure E To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Location of the required label THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1 SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURED Manufactured by TEAC Corporation 3 7 3 Naka cho Musashino shi Tokyo Japan User s Manual xi User s Manual DVD Super Multi DV W24E AR E The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system To ensure proper _ use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for f
186. saves time The computer has two cache levels Level one is incorporated into the processor and level two resides in external memory capacity The amount of data that can be stored on a magnetic storage device such as a floppy disk or hard disk It is usually described in terms of kilobytes KB where one KB 1024 bytes and megabytes MB where one MB 1024 KB card Synonym for board See board CardBus An industry standard bus for 32 bit PC cards CD ROM A Compact Disc Read Only Memory is a high capacity disc that can be read from but not written to The CD ROM drive uses a laser rather than magnetic heads to read data from the disc CD R A Compact Disc Recordable disc can be written once and read many times See also CD ROM CD RW A Compact Disc Read Write disc can be rewritten many times See also CD ROM character Any letter number punctuation mark or symbol used by the computer Also synonymous with byte chassis The frame containing the computer chip A small semiconductor containing computer logic and circuitry for processing memory input output functions and controlling other chips CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor An electronic circuit fabricated on a silicon wafer that requires very little power Integrated circuits implemented in CMOS technology can be tightly packaged and are highly reliable cold start Starting a computer that is currently off turning on the power COM1 COM2 C
187. se only the AC Adaptor supplied with your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible Use of any incompatible adaptor or other types of AC Adaptors may have a different voltage which could cause damage to your computer computer failure and or possible data loss Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage computer failure and or data loss caused by use of an incompatible adaptor Use only the AC adaptor supplied as an accessory Other AC adaptors have different voltage and terminal polarities and use of them may produce heat and smoke or even result in fire or rupture User s Manual 2 15 The Grand Tour 2 16 User s Manual Satellite A50 Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer It covers the following topics pmi o Setting up your work space for your health and safety Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort This guide which is included with the computer explains product liability Installing the battery pack Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Windows XP setup Turning off the power Restarting the computer Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery Media I All users should be sure to read the section Windows XP setup Setting up your work space Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your computer A poor work
188. ser s Manual AT Commands N3 V 42 MNP or buffered default The modem attempts to connect in V 42 error control mode If this fails it attempts to connect in MNP mode If this fails it connects in buffer mode and continues operation This is also known as V 42 MNP auto reliable mode same as amp Q5 N4__V 42 or disconnect The modem attempts to connect in V 42 error control mode If this fails the modem disconnects N5 V 42 MNP or buffered same as N3 N7 V 42 MNP or buffered same as N3 Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 ERROR Otherwise On Local flow control selection Q0 Disable flow control Q1 _XON XOFF software flow control Q3 CTS RTS to DTE default Result Codes OK n 0 1 3 ERROR Otherwise Vn Protocol result code VO Disable protocol result code appended to DCE speed V1 Enable protocol result code appended to DCE speed default Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise B View numbers in blacklist If blacklisting is in effect this command displays the numbers for which the last call attempted in the past two hours failed The ERROR result code appears in regions that do not require blacklisting Cn Data compression control This command determines the operation of V 42bis and MNP class 5 data compression On line changes do not take effect until a disconnect occurs first C0 V 42bis MNP 5 disabled No data compression C3 V 42bis MNP 5 enabled Data compression
189. sided capacity Other DVD ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R RW or DVD R RW discs Data written to a CD R DVD R DVD R disc cannot be deleted either in whole or in part Data deleted erased from a CD RW DVD RW DVD RW and DVD RAM disc cannot be recovered Check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it If multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive In writing to a DVD R RW DVD R RW or DVD RAM disc some disc space is required for file management so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the disc Since the disc is based on the DVD standard it might be filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1 GB Even if you write only a small amount of data it might take time to fill in the dummy data DVD RAM formatted by FAT32 cannot be read in Windows 2000 without DVD RAM Driver Software When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be careful not to write to the wrong drive Be sure to connect the AC adaptor before you write or rewrite Before you enter standby hibernation mode be sure to finish DVD RAM writing Writing is finished if you can eject DVD RAM media Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the CPU Operate the computer in the full power mode Do n
190. ste The original data will be lost if there is a write error Do not perform any of the following actions E Change users in the Windows XP operating system EM Operate the computer for any other function including use of a mouse or Touch Pad closing opening the LCD panel E Start a communication application such as a modem H Apply impact or vibration to the PC E Install remove or connect external devices including the following PC card USB devices external display i LINK devices optical digital devices E Open the optical media drive If the media is poor in quality dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer 4 8 User s Manual Operating Basics Writing CD DVDs on DVD R RW drive You can use the DVD R RW drive to write data to either CD R RW or DVD R RW discs The following applications for writing are supplied on CD ROM RecordNow licensed by Sonic Solutions InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum which is a product of InterVideo Inc Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM discs The following applications for writing are supplied on CD ROM RecordN
191. sten the connector to the printer with the clips on the parallel port Turn on the printer Turn on the computer Start the HW Setup program Refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords Select the Parallel Printer tab from the TOSHIBA HW Setup window 10 Set the Parallel Port Mode and press OK 11 Choose Reboot for the change to take effect 12 Select the printer in Windows Add Print Wizard To access the Add Print Wizard utility click Start point to Settings click Printers and double click the Add Printer icon User s Manual 8 9 Optional Devices TV TV is provided with some models You can connect a television set to the Video out jack on the computer Follow the steps below If a television is connected to the computer set the TV type in Display Properties Follow the steps below E 7V single 1 Click start and click Control Panel 2 Double click the Display icon to open the Display Properties window 3 Click the Settings tab and click the Advanced button 4 Click Intel Extreme Graphics2 for Mobile click Graphics Properties se ect Device tab and TV icon 5 Change TV Standard type and Apply and OK E LCD TV Mode Dual Display Clone Extended Desktop 1 Click start and click Control Panel 2 Double click the Display icon to open the Display Properties window 3 Click the Settings tab and click the Advanced button 4 Click Intel Extreme Graphics2 for Mobile click Graphics Proper
192. t Copy function of RecordNow to back up a DVD R RW or DVD R RW disc that was made with other software on a different DVD R RW or DVD R RW recorder If you add data to a DVD R and DVD R disc that you have already recorded to you might not be able to read the added data under some circumstances It cannot be read in 16 bit operating systems such as Windows 98SE and Windows ME In Windows NT4 you will need Service Pack 6 or later to read added data In Windows 2000 you will need Service Pack 2 or later to read it Some DVD ROM and DVD ROM amp CD R RW drives cannot read added data regardless of the operating system RecordNow does not support recording to DVD RAM discs To record to a DVD RAM use Explorer or other utility When you back up a DVD disc be sure the source drive supports recording to DVD R RW or DVD R RW discs If the source drive does not support recording to DVD R RW or DVD R RW discs it might not be backed up correctly When you back up a DVD R DVD RW DVD R or DVD RW be sure to use the same type of disc You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD RW DVD RW or DVD RW disc Data Verification To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly follow the steps below before you write or rewrite a Data CD DVD 1 Click the Options button on the RecordNow Console to open the Options panels Select the Data in the left side menu Mark the Verify data written to the disc after burning
193. t to Accessories point to Entertainment and click Volume Control Click Options and point to Properties Select Recording and click OK Click Options and select Advanced Controls Click Advanced Check the Microphone Boost checkbox oar own 4 16 User s Manual Operating Basics Audio controller pmi o The audio controller can be powered down when the audio function is idle To enable Audio Power Management follow the steps below 1 Click Start point to All Programs point to Accessories point to Entertainment and click Volume Control 2 Double click the SigmaTel Audio icon Power management 1 Clicked the Advanced tab 2 Select the Enable Power Management check box 3 Input a time in Time to Power Saving State Ifthe Enable Power Management check box is not selected the audio controller always runs Sound quality Adjust the equalizer settings to enhance sound quality This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack The internal modem does not support voice functions All data and fax functions are supported E ncase of a lightning storm unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack E Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem Region selection pmi o Telecommunication regulations vary from one region to another so you will need to make sure the internal modem s settings are corr
194. tachi Maxell Ltd CD RW High Speed MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION Multi Speed RICOH Co Ltd DVD R DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2 0 TAIYO YUDEN CO LTD PIONEER VIDEO CORPORATION Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd DVD R MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD RW DVD Specifications for Rerecordable Disc for Version 1 1 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION pvp RW MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD RAM DVD Specifications for DVD RAM Disc for Version 2 0 or Version 2 1 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd 4 10 User s Manual Operating Basics pmi o This drive cannot use discs that allow writing of 8 speeds or more DVD R DVD R 4 speeds or more DVD RW DVD RW If the disc is poor in quality dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you use it The actual number of rewrites to CD RW DVD RW DVD RW or DVD RAM is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used There are two types of DVD R discs authoring and general use discs Do not use authoring discs Only general use discs can be written to by a computer drive You can use DVD RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and DVD RAM discs designed without a cartridge You cannot use a disc with a 4 7 GB single sided capacity or 9 4 GB double
195. tely Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge Hibernation mode AN The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk when the computer is turned off The next time the computer is turned on the previous state is restored The hibernation feature does not save the status of peripheral devices E Save your data While entering hibernation mode the computer saves the contents of memory to the HDD However for safety sake it is best to save your data manually m Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the Disk indicator to go out E Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in hibernation mode Data will be lost Benefits of hibernation The hibernation feature provides the following benefits E Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery 3 8 User s Manual Getting Started pmi o mule For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode the hibernation feature must be enabled in two places the Hibernate tab in Power Options and Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Otherwise the computer will shut down in Standby mode If battery power becomes depleted data saved in Standby mode will be lost E You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer E Saves power by shutting down the syst
196. that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer Save the box and packing materials for future use Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items E Satellite A50 Portable Personal Computer E Universal AC adaptor and power cord E USB floppy disk drive Provided with some models E Battery pack It is necessary to install the battery to use this computer Refer to Installing the battery pack section in Chapter 3 Getting Started i User s Manual Introduction Software Windows XP Home Edition Professional E The following software is preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional Modem driver Display Drivers for Windows TOSHIBA Utilities Wireless LAN driver Can be used only for Wireless LAN models Sound Driver for Windows DVD Video Player LAN Drivers Pointing device Driver TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA User s Manual TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA Touch and Launch TOSHIBA Touch Pad On Off Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Zooming Utility EB Documentation Satellite A50 User s Manual Microsoft Windows XP manual package Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort End User License Agreement mM Product Recovery Media Features The computer uses TOSHIBA s advanced Large Scale Integration LSI Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CMOS technology extensively to provide compact size min
197. the battery continue to charge at least another 20 minutes before turning on the computer If the indicator still does not glow the battery may be at the end of its operating life Replace it If you do not think the battery is at the end of its operating life see your dealer If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery the battery might not charge to its full potential Fully discharge the battery then try to charge it again Check the power consumption settings in Power Saver utility Consider using a power saving mode Procedure The battery for RTC is wearing Set the date and time in BIOS setup with the following steps 1 Press F1 key BIOS setup will boot up 2 Set the date in System Date 3 Set the time in System Time 4 Press End key Confirmation message will appear 5 Press Y key BIOS setup will terminate and the computer will be rebooted After configuring the time and date for the Real Time Clock battery we recommend that you turn the power status of your computer to ON so that the Real Time Clock battery is charged 9 6 User s Manual Troubleshooting Password Problem Procedure Cannot enter or forgot Contact your dealer password 7 For information on setting a password refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup and 1 Passwords Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration For more information refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard Problem Procedure Some letter ke
198. the power button to turn the computer s ch power on and off LCD Sensor switch This switch senses when the LCD panel is closed or opened and activates the Panel Power Off On feature When you close the panel the computer enters Hibernation mode and shuts down When you open the panel the computer starts in Hibernation mode Use the TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility to enable or disable this feature The default is enabled Refer to the TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility and Panel Power Off On items in Chapter 1 ntroduction for details on settings 1 Do not put a magnetic object close to the switch The computer will 1 automatically enter Hibernation mode and shut down even ifthe Panel Power Off features is disabled 2 8 User s Manual The Grand Tour System indicators O 2 00 Oi DC IN 15V Power Battery OS Built in HDD gt DC IN 15V Power Battery d Built in HDD Figure 2 7 System indicators The DC IN 15V indicator glows green when DC power is supplied from the AC power adaptor If the adaptor s output voltage is abnormal or if the power supply malfunctions this indicator flashes orange The Power indicator glows green when the computer is on If you select Standby from Shut Down Windows this indicator flashes orange one second on two seconds off while the computer shuts down The Battery indicator shows the condition of the battery s charge Green indicates full charge
199. the video mode which uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum number of colors that can be displayed on screen Software written for a given video mode will run on any computer that supports the mode The computer s display controller supports all VGA and SVGA modes the most widely used industry standards Video modes The computer supports video modes defined in the tables below If your application offers a selection of mode numbers that do not match the numbers on the table select a mode based on mode type resolution character matrix number of colors and refresh rates Also if your software supports both graphics and text modes the screen display may appear to operate faster using a text mode User s Manual Display Controller and Modes Table1 Video modes VGA Video Type Resolution Character LCD CRT Scanning mode matrix colors colors frequency pels Vertical Hz 0 1 VGA 40 x 25 8x8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Text Characters 2 3 VGA 80 x 25 8x8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Text Characters 0 1 VGA 40 x 25 8x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Text Characters 2 3 VGA 80 x 25 8x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Text Characters O 1 VGA 40 x 25 9x 16 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Text Characters 2 3 VGA 80 x 25 9x 16 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Text Characters 4 5 VGA 320 x 200 8x8 4 of 256K 4 of 256K 70 Grph Pels 6 VGA 640 x 200 8x8 2 of 256K 2 of 256K 70 Grph Pels 7 V
200. tical colors colors frequency Hz 640 x 480 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual with XGA Panel only 75 85 100 1400 x 1050 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual with XGA Panel only 75 85 1600 x 1200 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 75 85 1920 x 1440 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual Some SVGA modes are not supported at LCD CRT simultaneous mode and LCD CRT Multi Monitor mode User s Manual B 7 Display Controller and Modes Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1400 x 1050 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1440 LCD colors 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K Virtual with XGA Panel only 64K 64K Virtual with XGA Panel only 64K 64K Virtual 64K 64K Virtual Table 3 Video modes 852GM continued CRT colors 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K Vertical frequency Hz 60 75 85 100 60 75 85 100 60 75 85 100 60 75 85 100 60 75 85 60 75 85 60 Some SVGA modes are not supported at LCD CRT simultaneous mode and LCD CRT Multi Monitor mode B 8 User s Manual Display Controller and Modes Table 3 Video modes 852GM continued Resolution LCD CRT Vertical colors colors frequency Hz 640 x 480 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1024
201. ties se ect Device tab Select Device Settings 6 Change TV Standard type and enter OK at Device Settings and Apply and OK at Intel 82852 82855 GM GME Graphics Controller Property E There are 10 TV standard type in the list but please select one of following three TV standard types m NTSC M for the United States m NTSC J for Japan m PAL B for Europe pio E Changing the resolution If you want to change the resolution follow the steps below 1 OpenDisplay properties and select the Settings tab 2 Select Advanced 3 Select the Adapter tab then select List all modes 4 Select a resolution from the menu 8 10 User s Manual Optional Devices i LINK IEEE1394 Some models are equipped with a i LINK i LINK IEEE1394 is used for high speed data transfer for a range of compatible devices such as Digital video cameras Hard disk drives MO drives CD RW drives e i LINK uses a four pin connector which does not carry electriccurrent gt p 1 External devices will need their own power supply Precautions Make a back up of your data before transferring it to the computer There is a possibility that the original data will be damaged There is a particular risk that some frames will be deleted in the case of digital video transfer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for such loss of data Do not transfer data in areas where static electricity is easily generated or in areas subjected t
202. tility click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Utilities and click Accessibility Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows Windows logo key activates the start menu and the other the application key has the same function as the secondary mouse button Au Au This key activates the Windows start menu i This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button Keypad overlay Your computer s keyboard does not have an independent numeric keypad but its numeric keypad overlay functions like one The keys in the center of the keyboard with gray letters make up the numeric keypad overlay The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad on the 101 102 key enhanced keyboard in figure 5 2 Turning on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and page control 5 6 User s Manual The Keyboard Arrow mode To turn on the Arrow mode press Fn F10 The Arrow mode F10 indicator lights Now try cursor and page control using the keys shown in figure 5 2 Press Fn F10 again to turn off the overlay Numeric mode To turn on the Numeric mode press Fn F11 The Numeric mode F11 indicator lights Now try numeric data entry using the keys in figure 5 2 Press Fn F11 again to turn off the overlay Sree wee T rE EET EEEE EAE EE EEEN Ye ah ik LE Y yi oo ec
203. tion in Chapter 9 for details E Expansion memory is a precision electronic component that may be fatally damaged by static electricity Since human body has slight static electricity be sure to discharge static electricity from your body before installing an expansion memory module To discharge your body s static electricity simply touch any metal close to you with bare hands Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver to remove and fasten the screws Use of an incorrect screwdriver can damage the screw heads 8 4 User s Manual Optional Devices Installing memory module Follow the steps below to install a memory module 1 Set the computer to boot mode and turn off the power 2 Remove all cables connected to the computer 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack refer to Chapter6 Power and Power Up Modes 4 Remove the modem cover 5 Loose a screw securing the memory module cover The screw is attached to the cover to prevent it from being lost 6 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off Modem cover Figure 8 3 Removing the memory module cover 7 Lift one side of the insulator sheet and fit the module s connectors into the computer s connectors at about a 45 degree angle Press the module carefully to ensure a firm connection Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems
204. tion to a device or another computer hot key The computer s feature in which certain keys in combination with the extended function key Fn can be used to set system parameters such as speaker volume User s Manual Glossary 7 Glossary HW Setup A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for various hardware components icon A small graphic image displayed on the screen or in the indicator panel In Windows an icon represents an object that the user can manipulate i LINK IEEE1394 This port enables high speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video cameras input The data or instructions you provide to a computer communication device or other peripheral device from the keyboard or external or internal storage devices The data sent or output by the sending computer is input for the receiving computer instruction Statements or commands that specify how to perform a particular task interface 1 Hardware and or software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to another 2 To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information 3 The point of contact between user the computer and the program for example the keyboard or a menu interrupt request A signal that gives a component access to the processor I O Input output Refers to acceptance and transfer of data to and from a computer I O devices Equipm
205. ton Figure 4 3 Pressing the DVD ROM eject button b Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the DVD ROM drive s power is off If the power is off you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object about 15 mm such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button Diameter 1 0mm Figure 4 4 Manual release with the eject hole 2 Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened Figure 4 5 Pulling the drawer open 4 4 User s Manual Operating Basics 3 Lay the CD DVD label side up in the drawer Figure 4 6 Inserting a CD DVD 7 When the drawer is fully opened the edge of the computer will extend 1 slightly over the CD DVD tray Therefore you will need to turn the CD DVD at an angle when you place it in the tray After seating the CD DVD however make sure it lies flat as shown in figure 4 6 AR E Do not touch the laser lens Doing so could cause misalignment E Do not keep foreign matter from entering the drive Check the back edge of the tray to make sure it carries no debris before closing the drive 4 Press gently at the center of the CD DVD until you feel it click into place The CD DVD should lie below the top of the spindle flush with the spindle base 5 Push the center of the drawer to close it Press gently until it locks into place AR Ifthe CD DVD is not seated properly when the drawer is closed the CD DVD might be d
206. tructed and click OK Adjust the touch Sensitivity 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Click the Printers icon and then the Other Hardware icon Click the Mouse icon Click the Device Setting tab Click the Setting button The Properties for Synaptics Touchpad on PS 2 port screen appears Double click Sensitivity in the Select an item section on the left side of the screen 7 PalmCheck and Touch Sensitivity are displayed Click Touch Sensitivity 8 Move the slide bar for Touch Sensitivity to make an adjustment Click the OK button 9 Click the OK button on the Device Setting tab oo P 9 16 User s Manual Troubleshooting USB USB mouse Problem On screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation Double clicking does not work The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow The mouse pointer moves erratically Procedure The system might be busy If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass wait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it Make sure the mouse is properly connected to the USB port Try changing the double click speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as instructed and click OK Try changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Pointe
207. ts 0 0 cee eee eee eee xxix Conventions sesira ma ER a ete eee ees XXX Abbreviations 0 0 0 00 eee XXX ICONS Sinise ana ask Ea ehe ee XXX KEYS cca hla hbebhebed 46 ee Rhee Re beatae XXX Key operation peune dees ee goed pee a poh ad ea dees xxxi Display ss istir 3 Ae ook en oh ee AS XXXi Messages u a cee a renna Slows ae dan yee ae E en s dena XXXi General Precautions SUESSANWY seen fee ce ae DESY eee nt xxxiii Heat inj ry 2 22 22 622 ee Hele EE tee xxxiii Pressure or impact damage 0 eee eee eee eee xxxiii PC card overheating n n uaua a cece eee eee XXXiV Mobile PRONS iy e erasi ee Ves ae ree eee e XXXIV Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer XXXIV RIG Daley sete aren arena een eid iie XXXV Introduction Equipment checklist 00sec eee eee eee eee 1 1 Hardware sau an ana eh een actuate 1 1 Software seien 1 2 Features ua aaa nn eee ead eee ee eee 1 2 Special features 0 cece eee eee eee eee 1 10 Utilities HR ee hives ceed 1 12 OpliONS 2 000250cs screened nn rn nenn 1 14 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 0 00 0 cece eee eee eee 2 1 Leftside ii accicewnt dane a Ran as 2 2 Right Side 2 ccc ccc cee eee eee eee eee eens 2 3 Ba cksSide 2 2 08 ae aaa 2 4 Underside ccc cece eee eee nennen nennen nennen nen 2 6 Front with the display open 0 0 cece eee ee eee eee 2 7 System indicators
208. ues a retrain before returning to on line data mode 03 This command issues a rate renegotiation before returning to on line data mode Result Codes OK n 0 1 3 ERROR Otherwise P Select pulse dialing This command configures the modem for pulse non touch tone dialing Dialed digits are pulsed until a T command or dial modifier is received Tone dial is the default setting Qn Result code control Result codes are informational messages sent from the modem and displayed on your monitor Basic result codes are OK CONNECT RING NO CARRIER and ERROR The ATQ command allows the user to turn result codes on or off Qo Enables modem to send result codes to the computer default Q1 Disables modem from sending result codes to the computer Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise C 4 User s Manual AT Commands T Vn Xn Command X0 x1 x2 X3 X4 default X5 Select tone dialing This command instructs the modem to send DTMF tones while dialing Dialed digits are tone dialed until a P command or dial modifier is received This is the default setting DCE response format This command controls whether result codes including call progress and negotiation progress messages are displayed as words or their numeric equivalents vo Displays result codes as digits V1 Displays result codes as text default Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise Result code selection call progress monitoring This
209. uld be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed E Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips If necessary use a foot rest to raise the level of your knees to ease pressure on the back of your thighs Adjust the back of your chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine E Sit straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean back too far Lighting Proper lighting can improve legibility of the display and reduce eyestrain m Position the computer so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows shades or other screen to eliminate sun glare E Avoid placing the computer in front of bright light that could shine directly in your eyes E f possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area Use a lamp to illuminate your documents or desk but be sure to position the lamp so that it does not reflect off the display or shine in your eyes User s Manual 3 3 Getting Started Work habits A key to avoiding discomfort or injury from repetitive strain is to vary your activities If possible schedule a variety of tasks into your workday If you must spend long periods at the computer finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency Sit in a relaxed posture Good positioning of your chair and equipment as described earlier can reduc
210. ult Code Numeric Description OK 0 Command executed CONNECT 1 Modem connected to line RING 2 A ring signal has been detected NO CARRIER 3 Modem lost carrier signal or does not detect carrier signal or does not detect answer tone ERROR 4 Invalid command CONNECT 1200 EC 5 Connection at 1200 bps NO DIAL TONE 6 No dial tone detected BUSY 7 Busy signal detected NO ANSWER 8 No quiet answer CONNECT 2400 EC 10 Connection at 2400 bps CONNECT 4800 EC 11 Connection at 4800 bps CONNECT 9600 EC 12 Connection at 9600 bps CONNECT 14400 EC 13 Connection at 14400 bps CONNECT 19200 EC 14 Connection at 19200 bps CONNECT 7200 EC 24 Connection at 7200 bps CONNECT 12000 EC 25 Connection at 12000 bps CONNECT 16800 EC 86 Connection at 16800 bps CONNECT 300 EC 40 Connection at 300 bps CONNECT 21600 EC 55 Connection at 21600 bps CONNECT 24000 EC 56 Connection at 24000 bps CONNECT 26400 EC 57 Connection at 26400 bps CONNECT 28800 EC 58 Connection at 28800 bps CONNECT 31200 EC 59 Connection at 31200 bps D 6 User s Manual S registers CONNECT 33600 EC 60 DELAYED 88 BLACKLISTED 89 BLACKLIST FULL 90 Connection at 33600 bps Delay is in effect for the dialed number Dialed number is blacklisted Blacklist is full 1 EC only appears when the Extended Result Codes configuration option is enabled EC is replaced by one of the following symbols depending upon the error control method used V 42bis V 42
211. upports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Addressing Method 2 Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD R RW drive Region codes are listed in the Fixed optical media drives section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour If you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precautions Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording Do not run or start other software during writing Do not jar the computer during writing Do not connect disconnect external devices or install remove internal cards during writing If problems persist contact your dealer User s Manual 9 13 Troubleshooting DVD Super Multi drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure You cannot access Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed a CD DVD inthe drive Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD isproperly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the CD
212. uter 0c cece eee eee eee eee 4 22 Moving the computer 000 e eee eee eee 4 23 User s Manual XXV Table of Contents Heat dispersal 0 00 sen eee eee ee 4 24 The Keyboard Typewriter Key cack ea a 5 1 F1 F12 function keyS 0 cece eee eee 5 2 Soft keys Fn key combinations 0 2002ee cece eee 5 2 Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard 22222222 5 2 Hot k y Siors orea aaa 5 3 Fn Sticky Key 2 vaca weed ee ee ee 5 6 Windows special keyS 00 ccs eee eee eee eee eee 5 6 Keypad overlay 0 c cece eee eee eee eee 5 6 Turning on the overlays 0 0 cece ees 5 6 Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on 5 7 Temporarily using overlay overlay off 2222222 ernennen 5 8 Temporarily changing modes 0 0 cee eee eee eee 5 8 Generating ASCII charactersS 0 0c cece eee eee 5 8 Power and Power Up Modes Power conditions 00 0 cee eee eee eee nen 6 1 Power indicatorSs 0 0000 eee nn anna 6 3 Battery indicator 2 2222 eee eee 6 3 DC IN 15V indicator 0 0 cece eee 6 3 Power indicator 2 0 ee eee eee 6 4 Battery types sc 4 0 0 ne nenn 6 4 High Capacity battery pack 2 2 2 eee nn 6 4 Battery pack 2 52 24 200 Has ern ee eee an ar 6 5 Real Time Clock battery 2 2222 eee seen ee 6 6 Care and use of the battery pack 0 00 c cece eee eee 6 6 Safet
213. utside recommended conditions To avoid risk of lost data always make back up copies of data by periodically storing it on an external storage medium For optimum performance use your computer product only under recommended conditions Read additional restrictions under Environmental Conditions in your product Resource Guide Contact TOSHIBA Service and Support for more information XXXiV User s Manual General Precautions RTC battery The following message is Displayed on the LCD RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent Press F1 key to set Date Time The battery for RTC is wearing Set the date and time in BIOS setup with the following steps 1 Press F1 key BIOS setup will boot up 2 Set the date in System Date 3 Set the time in System Time 4 Press End key Confirmation message will appear Press Y key BIOS setup will terminate and the computer will be rebooted After configuring the time and date for the Real Time Clock battery we recommend that you turn the power status of your computer to ON so that the Real Time Clock battery is charged User s Manual XXXV General Precautions Xxxvi User s Manual Satellite A50 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checklist and it identifies the computer s features options and accessories AR Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system
214. uture reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location E Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure E To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Location of the required label THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1 SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURED Manufactured by TEAC Corporation 3 7 3 Naka cho Musashino shi Tokyo Japan xii User s Manual User s Manual TOSHIBA DVD ROM SD C2612 AR E The DVD ROM drive employs a laser system To ensure proper use of _ this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location E Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure E To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Location of the required label PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO COMPLY WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURED TOSHIBA CORPORATION 1 1 SHIBAURA 1 CHOME MINATO KU TOKYO 105 8001 JAPAN User s Manual xiii User s Manual DVD ROM amp CD R RW SD R2512 AR E The DVD
215. vanced tab in the Performance Options window Click the Change icon in the virtual memory section Select the Custom size button in the Virtual Memory window Specify much higher values for Initial size and Maximum size 10 Click the Set button in the Virtual Memory window 11 Click the OK button in the Virtual Memory window Media care This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD DVDs and floppy disks Handle your media with care The following simple precautions will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on them CD DVDs 1 Store your CD DVDs in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean Do not bend the CD DVD Do not write on apply a sticker to or otherwise mar the surface of the CD DVD that contains data Hold the CD DVD by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the drive from properly reading data Do not expose to direct sunlight extreme heat or cold Do not place heavy objects on your CD DVDs If your CD DVDs become dusty or dirty wipe them with a clean dry cloth Wipe from the center out do not wipe in a circular direction around the CD DVD If necessary use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner Do not use benzine thinner or similar cleaner User s Manual 4 15 Operating Basics Floppy disks 1 Store your floppy disks in the container they came in to protect
216. ve supports the following formats in addition to DVD R RW drive mM DVD R E DVD RW m DVD RAM The computer s LCD panel supports high resolution video graphics The screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability Built in Graphics controller 14 1 XGA TFT screen or 15 0 XGA SXGA TFT screen 16 M colors with one of the following resolutions E XGA 1024 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels E SXGA 1400 horizontal x 1050 vertical pixels Graphics controller maximizes display performance Refer to Display Controller and Modes section in Appendix B for more information 1 6 User s Manual Introduction Keyboard Built in Pointing Device Built in Touch Pad Ports Parallel External monitor Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 i LINK IEEE1394 Slots PC card Multimedia Sound system Video out jack S Video 85 keys or 86 keys compatible with IBM enhanced keyboard embedded numeric overlay dedicated cursor control ay and keys Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details A Touch Pad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on screen pointer and scrolling of windows Parallel is provided with some models Parallel printer or other parallel device ECP compatible 15 pin analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions The computer has Universal Serial Bus ports that comply with the USB 2 0 standard
217. well as the Battery indicator For information on indicators and battery operation Refer to 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 Battery doesn tcharge If the battery is completely discharged it will not when the AC adaptor begin charging immediately Wait a few minutes is attached Battery f the battery still does not charge make sure the indicator does not outlet of the AC adaptor is supplying power glow in orange nt i Test it by plugging in an appliance Check whether the battery is hot or cold to the touch If the battery is too hot or too cold it will not charge properly Let it reach room temperature User s Manual 9 5 Troubleshooting Problem Battery doesn t power the computer as long as expected Real Time Clock Problem The following message is Displayed on the LCD RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent Press F1 key to set Date Time Procedure Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to make sure the terminals are clean If necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery Make sure it is securely seated Check the Battery indicator If it does not glow let the computer charge the battery for at least 20 minutes If the Battery indicator glows after 20 minutes let
218. x 768 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual with XGA Panel only 75 85 100 1400 x 1050 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual with XGA Panel only 75 85 1600 x 1200 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual 75 85 1920 x 1440 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual Some SVGA modes are not supported at LCD CRT simultaneous mode and LCD CRT Multi Monitor mode User s Manual B 9 Display Controller and Modes Display Settings 1 1 You cannot move from the Settings tab of Display Properties to the multi monitor when you are using the display of the computer and an external CRT display at the same time The Settings tab is displayed in the following steps E Open Control Panel click Appearance and Themes H Click display E Select Settings tab Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors Display 1 Multiple Monitors on Intel R 82852 82855 GM GME Graphics Con v Screen resolution Color quality Lee fg Moe Highest 32 bit x 1024 by 768 pixels ES zu FS iis device as the primary monit FigureB 1 Display Properties EM The way to move to multi monitor E Press Ctrl Alt F12 keys to make Intel R 82852 82855 GM GME Graphics Controller Prope displayed See FigureB 2 m Click gt in the left of Devices tab See FigureB 2 then select Extended Desktop
219. y DVD Video It has an on screen interface and functions Click Start point to All Programs point to InterVideo WinDVD 5 then click InterVideo WinDVD 5 User s Manual Introduction TOSHIBA Zooming This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the Utility icon size on the desktop or the application window RecordNow Basic You can create CD DVDs in several formats for TOSHIBA including audio CDs that can be played ona standard stereo CD player and data CD DVDs to store the files and folders on your hard disk drive This software can be used on a model with DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive DVD R RW drive and DVD Super Multi drive DLA for TOSHIBA DLA Drive Letter Access is the packet writing software which provides the function which writes files and or folders to DVD RW DVD RW or CD RW disc via a drive letter like a floppy disk or other removable disks TOSHIBA PC TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool displays the basic DiagnosticTool information on PC and the test of built in devices can also be performed You can boot TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool from the menu bar as follows Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA ConfigFree ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of communication device and network connections ConfigFree also allows you to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communication networks You can boot Conf
220. y precautionS 0 0c ees 6 6 Charging the batteries 2 22 ee ee 6 9 Monitoring battery capacity 0 0 e eee eee eee 6 10 Maximizing battery operating time 0000s eee eee 6 11 Retaining data with power off 0 0 0 e eee eee eee 6 11 Extending battery life 2 2 eee 6 12 Replacing the battery pack 0 0 c eee ee eee 6 12 Removing the battery pack 0 eee eee eee 6 13 Installing the battery pack 2 0 eee eee eee 6 14 Starting the computer by password 002 eee eeeeeee 6 15 Power up MOdES 2 cece eee eee 6 15 Windows utilities 2 222222 eee 6 15 FOUKGYS esc tied en Bi eed rer ie ke eee iR El 6 15 Panel power on off 2 csc eee eee 6 15 System Auto Off i icc sie ie nennen 6 16 xxvi User s Manual Table of Contents HW Setup and Passwords HW Setup aama ei eens nennen 7 1 Accessing HW Setup 0 0 c cece eee eee eee eee 7 1 HW Setup window 1 0 cece ete 7 1 Optional Devices PO card 22 ent dant ale 8 2 Inserting a PG Card ux 4 seek eee ee aan 8 2 Removing aPC card 1 0 cece tees 8 3 Memory expansion 0 0 e eee eee eee 8 3 Installing memory module 0 00 eee eee 8 5 Removing memory module 2222er nennen 8 6 Additional battery pack 000 eee eee eee 8 7 Additional AC adaptor PA3283U 2ACA or PA3283E 2ACA 8 7 Battery Charger 0 0 cece eee eee ee
221. ys Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not produce numbers selected Press Fn F10 and try typing again Output to screen is Make sure the software you are using is not garbled remapping the keyboard Remapping involves reassigning the meaning of each key Refer to your software s documentation If you are still unable to use the keyboard consult your dealer LCD panel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer s setup Refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords for more information Problem Procedure No display Press hotkeys Fn F5 to change the display priority to make sure it is not set for an external monitor Problems above Refer to your software s documentation to remain unresolved or determine if the software is causing the difficulty other problems occur Run the diagnostic test Contact your dealer if the problems continue User s Manual 9 7 Troubleshooting Hard disk drive Problem Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Slow performance CD ROM drive Procedure Check if a floppy disk is in the floppy disk drive If a floppy disk is inserted remove it and reboot There may be a problem with your operating system files Refer to your OS documentation Your files may be fragmented Run SCANDISK and defragmenter to check the condition of your files and disk Refer to your OS documentation or online HELP for information on running SCANDISK and the defragmenter As
222. ze the printer Check your printer and software documentation Printer error Check your printer documentation If problems persist contact your dealer TOSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the computer you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Before contacting TOSHIBA try the following E Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation for software and peripheral devices E ifa problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Call the software company s technical support for assistance H Consult the dealer you purchased your computer and or software from They are your best sources for current information and support 9 22 User s Manual Troubleshooting Where to write If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed below Outside of Europe Australia TOSHIBA Australia Pty Ltd Information Systems Division 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde N S W 2113 Sydney Canada TOSHIBA of Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 China TOSHIBA Computer Systems Sh

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