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Toshiba Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (446 pages)

Maintenance Manual

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 8.99 MB

Table of Contents

6
Table of Contents

15
- Figure 1-1 Front of the Computer
  21
- Figure 1-2 System Unit Configuration
  22
- Figure 1-3 System Unit Block Diagram
  23
- Figure 1-4 3.5-Inch FDD (USB External)
  29
- Table 1-1 3.5-Inch FDD Specifications
  29
- Usb 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive
  29
- Figure 1-5 2.5-Inch HDD
  30
- Inch Hard Disk Drive
  30
- Table 1-2 2.5-Inch HDD Dimensions
  30
- Table 1-3 2.5-Inch HDD Specifications
  32
- Table 1-4 DVD-ROM Drive Specifications
  35
- Figure 1-12 LCD Module
  47
- Table 1-9 LCD Module Specifications
  47
- Tft Color Display
  47
- Table 1-10 FL Inverter Board Specifications
  48
- Power Supply
  49
- Table 1-11 Power Supply Output Rating
  50
- Table 1-12 Battery Specifications
  51
- Table 1-13 Time Required for Quick Charges
  52
  - Battery Charging Control
    52
- Table 1-14 RTC Battery Charging/Data Preservation Time
  53
- Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures
  
  54
  - Sound Troubleshooting
    57
    
    SD Card Slot Troubleshooting
    57
  - Troubleshooting Flowchart
    61
    
    Power Supply Troubleshooting
    65
    
    Main Battery
    69
    
    System Board Troubleshooting
    77
  - Fdd Troubleshooting
    94
  - Hdd Troubleshooting
    97
  - Keyboard Troubleshooting
    102
  - Display Troubleshooting
    104
    
    Optical Drive Troubleshooting
    107
  - Modem Troubleshooting
    109
  - Lan Troubleshooting
    111
  - Wireless Lan Troubleshooting
    112
    
    Sound Troubleshooting
    116
  - Sd Card Slot Troubleshooting
    119
Table of Contents

123
- The Diagnostic Test
  125
- Executing the Diagnostic Test
  127
- Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics
  
  128
  - The Diagnostic Test
    128
    
    Executing the Diagnostic Test
    130
    
    Subtest Names
    132
    
    System Test
    134
  - System Test
    137
    
    Memory Test
    138
    
    Keyboard Test
    139
    
    Keyboard Test
    141
    
    Display Test
    143
  - Display Test
    144
    
    Floppy Disk Test
    146
  - Floppy Disk Test
    147
    
    Printer Test
    148
  - Printer Test
    149
    
    Hard Disk Test
    150
    
    Hard Disk Test
    151
    
    Real Timer Test
    154
    
    Real Timer Test
    155
    
    NDP Test
    157
    
    Expansion Test
    158
    
    CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test
    160
    
    LAN Test
    161
    
    Error Code and Error Status Names
    162
    
    Figure 1-11 Keyboard
    162
    
    Hard Disk Test Detail Status
    165
    
    Function Description
    167
    
    Head Cleaning
    167
    
    Operations
    167
    
    Function Description
    168
    
    Log Utilities
    168
    
    Operations
    169
    
    Function Description
    170
    
    Operations
    170
    
    Running Test
    170
    
    Floppy Disk Drive Utilities
    172
    
    Function Description
    172
    
    Operations
    173
    
    Function Description
    177
    
    System Configuration
    177
    
    Operations
    178
    
    Function Description
    179
    
    Setup
    179
    
    Accessing the SETUP Program
    181
    
    Setup Options
    183
    
    Repair Initial Config Set
    196
    
    Wireless LAN Test Program (Agere)
    198
    
    Wireless LAN Test Program (Atheros 11B/G or 11A/B/G)
    202
    
    Setting the Responder Machine
    203
    
    Sound/Lan/Modem Test Program
    205
    
    IEEE1394 Test Program
    210
    
    Thermal Radiation Control Test
    211
Table of Contents

215
- Figure
  216
- General
  219
- Disassembly Procedures
  222
- Battery Pack
  227
- PC Card
  230
- SD Card
  232
- Hdd
  233
- Heat Sink/Cpu
  237
- Optical Drive
  241
- Keyboard
  244
- Memory Module
  247
- Wireless LAN Board/Modem Daughter Card
  249
  - Wireless LAN Board
    249
  - Modem Daughter Card
    252
- CD/DVD (Audio) Play Button
  254
- Display Assembly
  255
- Touch Pad
  259
- LED Board
  261
- RTC Battery
  263
- Sound Board
  265
- System Board/Bat con Cover
  268
- Fan
  270
- Modem Cable
  272
- Wireless LAN Cover
  273
- Battery Lock Assembly
  274
- Speaker
  275
- Display Mask/Lcd Unit/Fl Inverter
  278
- LCD Cable/Sensor Switch/Wireless LAN Antenna
  283
- Hinge
  289
- Fluorescent Lamp
  293
- Replacement Procedure
  310
- Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures
  
  379
Appendix

386
- Appendix A Handling the LCD Module
  
  393
- Appendix Contents
  
  393
- Appendix B Board Layout
  
  399
  - System Board FLM1M* Front View
    399
  - System Board FLM1M* Back View
    401
  - Sound Board FLM1S* View
    403
  - LE Board FLM1L* Front View
    404
- Appendix C Pin Assignments
  
  405
  - PJI1420/PJ1440 Memory Connector (200-Pin
    405
  - System Board
    405
  - PJ1801 HDD I/F Connector (44-Pin
    408
  - PJ1800 CD-ROM I/F Connector (50-Pin
    409
  - PJ2110 PC Card I/F Connector (68-Pin
    410
  - PJ2130 SD Card I/F Connector (12-Pin
    411
  - PJ2200 Mini PCI I/F Connector (124-Pin
    412
  - PJ3000 MDC I/F Connector (30-Pin
    414
  - PJ3200 Keyboard I/F Connector (34-Pin
    415
  - PJ3260 PAD I/F Connector (8-Pin
    415
  - PJ3302 Sensor Switch Connector (2-Pin
    416
  - PJ3510 Parallel I/F Connector (25-Pin
    416
  - PJ4100 Network I/F Connector (8-Pin
    416
  - PJ4200 1394 I/F Connector (4-Pin
    417
  - PJ4600 USB 0/1 I/F Connector (8-Pin
    417
  - PJ4601 USB 2/3 I/F Connector (8-Pin
    417
  - PJ5600 LCD Connector (40-Pin
    418
  - PJ5620 CRT I/F Connector (15-Pin
    419
  - PJ5640 TV Connector (4-Pin
    419
  - PJ6001 Speaker Connector (Left) (3-Pin
    419
  - PJ6002 Speaker Connector (Right) (2-Pin
    420
  - PJ8490 RTC Battery Connector (3-Pin
    420
  - PJ8810 1St Battery Connector (10-Pin
    420
  - W8800 DC-IN Connector (4-Pin
    420
  - PJ8425 FAN2 Connector (3-Pin
    421
  - PJ8450 FAN1 Connector (3-Pin
    421
  - PJ9500 le Board I/F Connector (13-Pin
    421
  - PJ9550 SD Board I/F Connector (30-Pin
    422
  - PJ9600 CD Board I/F Connector (10-Pin
    422
  - LE Board
    423
  - PJ9505 System Board I/F Connector (13-Pin
    423
  - PJ9555 System Board I/F Connector (30-Pin
    424
  - SD Board
    424
  - PJ6000 External Microphone Connector (5-Pin
    425
  - PJ6003 Headphone Connector (6-Pin
    425
  - CD Board
    426
  - PJ9605 System Board I/F Connector (10-Pin
    426
- Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes
  
  430
- Appendix E Key Layout
  
  435
  - United Kingdom (UK) Keyboard
    435
  - United States (US) Keyboard
    436
- Appendix F Wiring Diagrams
  
  439
  - LAN Loopback Connector
    439
  - Parallel Port Wraparound Connector
    439
- Appendix G BIOS Rewrite Procedures
  
  441
- Appendix H EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures
  
  443

Toshiba Satellite A40 User Manual (277 pages)

Toshiba Notebook PC User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.75 MB

Fcc Notice
3
Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Wireless Interoperability
7
Wireless Lan and Your Health
7
Regulatory Information
8
Device Authorization
13
Interference Statement
14
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
17
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
18
Regulatory Statements
19
Table of Contents
26
Introduction
35
This Guide
36
Safety Icons
37
- Other Icons Used
  38
Other Documentation
38
Service Options
39
Chapter 1: Getting Started

40
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

83
- Computing Tips
  83
- Using the Keyboard
  84
  - Character Keys
    85
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    85
  - Function Keys
    85
  - Windows Special Keys
    86
  - Overlay Keys
    86
- Emulating a Full-Size Keyboard
  88
- Starting a Program
  88
- Saving Your Work
  89
- Printing Your Work
  90
- Backing up Your Files
  90
- Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction Drive
  91
  - DVD-ROM Drive Components
    92
  - CD/DVD Control Buttons
    93
  - CD/DVD and Digital Audio Modes
    94
  - Inserting a Disc
    95
  - Playing an Audio CD
    97
  - Viewing the Contents of a CD or DVD
    99
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer on
    99
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer off
    100
  - Caring for Cds and Dvds
    100
- Setting up for Communications
  100
  - Connecting the Modem to a Phone Line
    101
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    101
- Powering down the Computer
  102
  - Turn off or Shut down Command
    103
  - Restart Command
    103
  - Hibernation Command
    104
  - Standby Command
    104
- Using Turn off or Shut down
  105
  - Turning off or Shutting down more Quickly
    107
  - Starting Again after Turn off or Shut down
    108
- Using Hibernation
  109
- Using Standby
  112
  - Going into Standby Mode more Quickly
    114
  - Starting Again from Standby
    116
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

117
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  117
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  117
  - Battery Notice
    118
  - Power Management
    118
  - Using Additional Batteries
    119
- Charging the Batteries
  119
  - Charging the Main Battery
    119
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    120
- Monitoring Battery Power
  121
  - Determining Remaining Battery Power
    122
  - Conserving Battery Power
    123
  - What to Do When the Battery Runs Low
    124
  - Setting Battery Alarms
    124
- Changing the Main Battery
  125
  - Removing the Battery from the Computer
    125
  - Inserting the Battery in the Computer
    127
- Taking Care of Your Battery
  128
  - Safety Precautions
    128
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    129
- Disposing of Used Batteries Safely
  130
- Traveling Tips
  130
Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Windows

132
Chapter 5: Exploring Your Options

163
- Windows XP Special Features
  163
- Personalizing Your Desktop
  164
  - Customizing the Taskbar
    164
  - Bringing the World to Your Desktop
    165
  - Changing Desktop and Browsing Style
    166
  - Personalizing Individual Windows
    167
  - Customizing Window Toolbars
    168
  - Displaying Information about each Folder
    169
- Using Your Computer at the Office
  170
- Exchanging Data with Another Computer
  173
- Connecting to the Internet
  175
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  176
  - The Internet
    176
  - The World Wide Web
    176
  - Internet Service Providers
    177
  - Signing up with an Internet Service Provider
    177
  - Surfing the Internet
    177
  - Internet Features
    178
  - Uploading and Downloading Files on the Internet
    178
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  179
- Exploring Video Features
  179
  - Changing the Display Properties Setting
    179
  - Playing Dvds
    180
  - Display Settings Hot Key
    181
- Exploring Audio Features
  181
  - Recording Sounds
    181
  - Using a Microphone
    181
  - Adjusting Recording Settings
    182
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    183
- Using PC Cards
  183
  - PC Card Supporting Software
    184
  - Inserting PC Cards
    184
  - Removing PC Cards
    185
  - Hot Swapping
    186
- Using SD Cards
  186
  - Inserting an SD Card
    186
  - Removing an SD Card
    187
Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities

188
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
  188
- Fn-Esse
  190
- Hotkey Utility
  193
- TOSHIBA Console
  194
  - Customize Your Computer
    195
  - Security
    196
  - Power Management
    196
  - Toshiba Hardware Setup
    198
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong

201
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  201
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  203
- The Windows ® Operating System Is Not Working
  204
- The Windows ® Operating System Is Not Working
  205
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  207
  - A Plan of Action
    207
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    208
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    210
  - Memory Module Problems
    212
  - Power and the Batteries
    213
  - Keyboard Problems
    214
  - Display Problems
    215
  - Disk Drive Problems
    217
  - DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Problems
    219
  - Sound System Problems
    221
  - PC Card Problems
    222
  - Printer Problems
    225
  - Modem Problems
    226
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  227
- If You Need Further Assistance
  228
  - Before You Call
    228
  - Contacting Toshiba
    229
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  230
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  230
Appendix A: Hot Keys

233
- Volume Mute
  233
- Instant Password Security
  233
- Power Usage Mode
  236
- Standby Mode
  237
- Hibernation Mode
  238
- Display Modes
  239
- Display Brightness
  239
- Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
  240
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  240
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

241
Appendix C: Using Configfree

242
- With Your Computer
  242
- Getting Started
  243
  - Configfree Main Screen
    243
  - Starting Configfree
    244
  - Configuring Configfree
    244
- Configfree Utilities
  245
  - Connectivity Doctor
    245
  - Device Settings
    246
  - Profile Settings
    248
  - Quick Connect
    249
- Using Auto Switch
  250
  - Auto Switch (Cable Disconnect)
    251
  - Auto Switch (SSID)
    251
- Glossary
  252
- Index
  268

Toshiba Satellite A40 User Manual (204 pages)

Toshiba Satellite A40: User Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 5.19 MB

Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions
4
General Precautions
9
Working Environment
11
Table of Contents
15
Chapter 1 Introduction 1

21
- Manual Contents
  21
- Preface
  21
- Conventions
  22
  - Abbreviations
    22
  - Icons
    22
  - Keys
    22
  - Key Operation
    23
  - Display
    23
  - Messages
    23
- Chapter 1 Introduction
  24
- Equipment Checklist
  24
  - Hardware
    24
  - Software
    25
  - Documentation
    25
- Features
  26
- Special Features
  31
- Utilities 1
  31
- Utilities
  34
- Options
  36
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

37
- Front with the Display Closed
  37
- Left Side
  38
- Right Side
  40
- Back Side
  41
- Underside
  43
- Front with the Display Open
  45
- System Indicators
  47
- Keyboard Indicators
  48
- Fixed Optical Media Drive
  50
  - Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media
    50
- Writable Discs
  51
  - Formats
    51
  - CD RW/DVD ROM Drive 2
    51
  - CD RW/DVD ROM Drive
    52
  - DVD R/ RW Drive
    52
- AC Adaptor
  53
Chapter 3 Getting Started

54
- Setting up Your Work Space
  55
  - General Conditions
    55
    
    Placement of the Computer 3
    55
    
    Seating and Posture 3
    55
    
    Lighting 3
    55
    
    Work Habits 3
    55
  - Placement of the Computer
    56
  - Seating and Posture
    56
  - Lighting
    57
  - Work Habits
    57
- Connecting the AC Adaptor
  58
- Opening the Display
  59
- Starting up for the First Time
  60
- Turning on the Power
  60
- Turning off the Power
  61
  - Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)
    61
  - Hibernation Mode
    61
  - Standby Mode 3
    61
  - Standby Mode
    63
- Restarting the Computer
  65
- Restoring the Preinstalled Software
  65
  - Restoring TOSHIBA Utilities and Drivers
    65
Chapter 4 Operating Basics

66
- Using the Touch Pad
  66
- Using Optical Media Drives
  67
  - Loading Discs
    68
  - Removing Discs
    70
- Audio/Video Controls
  71
- Writing to Cds with the CD RW/DVD ROM Drive
  72
  - Before Writing or Rewriting
    73
- Writing CD/Dvds on DVD R/ RW Drive
  74
  - Important Message
    74
  - Disclaimer
    74
  - Before Writing or Rewriting
    75
  - Drag'n Drop CD+DVD
    77
  - Data Verification
    77
- Media Care
  78
  - CD/Dvds
    78
  - Diskettes
    78
- Sound System
  79
  - Volume Control
    79
  - Microphone Level
    79
  - Soundmax Control Panel
    79
  - Microphone Enhancements
    80
  - Power Management
    80
- Modem
  81
  - Region Selection
    81
  - Properties Menu
    82
  - Connecting
    83
  - Disconnecting
    83
- Lan
  84
  - LAN Cable Types
    84
  - Connecting LAN Cable
    84
  - Disconnecting LAN Cable
    85
- Cleaning the Computer
  85
- Heat Dispersal
  86
- Moving the Computer
  86
Chapter 5 The Keyboard

87
- Typewriter Keys
  87
- F1...F12 Function Keys 5
  88
- Soft Keys: Alt Gr Key Combinations
  88
- Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations
  88
  - Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard
    89
  - Hot Keys
    90
  - Fn Sticky Key
    92
  - Windows Special Keys
    92
- Keypad Overlay
  93
- Generating ASCII Characters
  94
Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes

95
- Power Conditions
  95
- Power Indicators
  96
  - Battery Indicator
    96
  - DC in 15V Indicator
    97
  - Power Indicator
    97
- Battery Types
  98
  - Battery Pack
    98
  - Real Time Clock Battery
    99
- Care and Use of the Battery Pack
  99
  - Safety Precautions
    99
  - Charging the Batteries
    102
  - Monitoring Battery Capacity
    104
  - Maximising Battery Operating Time
    104
  - Retaining Data with Power off
    105
  - Extending Battery Life
    105
- Replacing the Battery Pack
  106
  - Removing the Battery Pack
    106
  - Installing the Battery Pack
    108
- Power up Modes
  109
  - Windows Utilities
    109
  - Hot Keys
    109
- Starting the Computer by Password
  109
- Panel Power On/Off
  110
- System Auto off
  110
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords

111
- HW Setup
  111
  - Accessing HW Setup
    111
  - HW Setup Window
    111
  - Supervisor Password 7
    111
- Supervisor Password
  120
Chapter 8 Optional Devices

121
- PC Cards
  122
  - Inserting a PC Card
    122
  - Removing a PC Card
    123
- Memory
  124
  - Installing a Memory Module
    125
  - Removing Memory Module
    129
- Battery Pack
  130
- External Monitor
  130
- Universal AC Adaptor
  130
- USB Diskette Drive
  130
- Parallel Printer
  131
- Security Lock
  132
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

133
- Problem Solving Process
  133
  - Preliminary Checklist
    134
  - Analysing the Problem
    134
- Hardware and System Checklist
  135
  - Password 9
    135
  - Power
    136
  - Self Test
    136
  - System Start
    136
  - Keyboard
    139
  - Password
    139
  - External Monitor 9
    142
  - LCD Panel
    142
  - CD RW/DVD ROM Drive
    143
  - Hard Disk Drive
    143
  - DVD R/ RW Drive
    145
  - Diskette Drive
    146
  - PC Card
    147
  - Pointing Device
    147
  - Memory Expansion
    149
  - Usb
    149
  - External Monitor
    150
  - Sound System
    150
  - Modem
    151
  - Lan
    152
  - Real Time Clock
    152
  - Standby/Hibernation
    152
  - Printer
    153
- If You Need Further Assistance
  154
  - Before You Call
    154
  - Where to Write
    154
Appendix A Specifications

155
- Environmental Requirements
  155
- Physical Dimensions
  155
- Power Requirements
  156
Appendix B AC Power Cord and Connectors

158
- Certification Agencies
  158
Appendix C Keyboard Layouts

160
Appendix D Display Controller and Modes

167
- Video Modes
  167
- Display Settings
  171
Appendix E if Your Computer Is Stolen

175
- Toshiba Theft Registration
  176
Appendix F ASCII Character Codes

177
Appendix G Internal Modem Guide

183
- Removing the Internal Modem
  185
- Glossary
  186
- Index
  201

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Hardware Overview

Table of Contents

Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures

Table of Contents

Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics

Table of Contents

Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures

Appendix

Appendix A Handling the LCD Module

Appendix Contents

Appendix B Board Layout

Appendix C Pin Assignments

Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes

Appendix E Key Layout

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Toshiba Satellite A40 User Manual (277 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Windows

Chapter 5: Exploring Your Options

Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities

Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong

Appendix A: Hot Keys

Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

Appendix C: Using Configfree

Toshiba Satellite A40 User Manual (204 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Chapter 4 Operating Basics

Chapter 5 The Keyboard

Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes

Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords

Chapter 8 Optional Devices

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B AC Power Cord and Connectors

Appendix C Keyboard Layouts

Appendix D Display Controller and Modes

Appendix E if Your Computer Is Stolen

Appendix F ASCII Character Codes

Appendix G Internal Modem Guide

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