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Toshiba Satellite A40 Series 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

Toshiba Satellite A40 Series Maintenance Manual (419 pages)

Personal Computer

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 12.26 MB

Table of Contents

6
- Handling the LCD Module
  4
  - Table of Contents
    6
Figures

14
- Chapter 1 Hardware Overview
  
  15
- Chapter 2 Troubleshooting
  
  58
  - Troubleshooting Flowchart
    59
  - Power Supply Troubleshooting
    62
    
    Power Supply Troubleshooting
    63
    
    Procedure 3 Connection Check
    71
    
    Procedure 5 Replacement Check
    73
    
    System Board Troubleshooting
    74
    
    System Board Troubleshooting
    75
    
    Procedure 4 Replacement Check
    90
  - FDD Troubleshooting
    91
    
    Procedure 3 Connector Check and Replacement Check
    93
  - HDD Troubleshooting
    94
    
    Procedure 2 Partition Check
    95
    
    Procedure 4 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
    97
    
    Keyboard Troubleshooting
    99
  - Display Troubleshooting
    101
    
    Optical Drive Troubleshooting
    104
  - Modem Troubleshooting
    106
  - LAN Troubleshooting
    108
  - Wireless LAN Troubleshooting
    109
  - Sound Troubleshooting
    113
    
    Procedure 2 Connector Check
    114
    
    Procedure 3 Replacement Check
    115
  - SD Card Slot Troubleshooting
    116
Table of Contents

120
- Chapter 3 Contents
  
  122
  - The Diagnostic Test
    122
  - Executing the Diagnostic Test
    124
  - Subtest Names
    129
  - System Test
    131
  - Memory Test
    134
  - Keyboard Test
    135
  - Display Test
    138
  - Floppy Disk Test
    141
  - Printer Test
    143
  - Hard Disk Test
    145
  - Real Timer Test
    149
  - NDP Test
    151
  - Expansion Test
    152
  - CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test
    154
  - LAN Test
    155
  - Error Code and Error Status Names
    156
  - Hard Disk Test Detail Status
    159
  - Head Cleaning
    161
    
    Function Description
    161
    
    Operations
    161
  - Log Utilities
    162
    
    Function Description
    162
    
    Operations
    163
  - Running Test
    164
    
    Function Description
    164
    
    Operations
    164
  - Floppy Disk Drive Utilities
    166
    
    Function Description
    166
    
    Operations
    167
  - System Configuration
    171
    
    Operations
    172
  - Setup
    173
    
    Function Description
    173
    
    Accessing the SETUP Program
    175
  - Repair Initial Config Set
    189
  - Wireless LAN Test Program (Agere)
    190
  - Wireless LAN Test Program (Atheros 11B/G or 11A/B/G)
    194
  - Sound/Lan/Modem Test Program
    197
  - IEEE1394 Test Program
    201
  - Thermal Radiation Control Test
    202
Table of Contents

206
- General
  210
  - Safety Precautions
    211
  - Disassembly Procedures
    213
  - Screw Tightening Torque
    215
- Battery Pack
  217
- PC Card
  219
- SD Card
  221
- Hdd
  222
- Heat Sink/Cpu
  225
- Optical Drive
  229
- Keyboard
  232
  - Installing the Keyboard
    234
- Memory Module
  235
  - Installing the Memory Module
    236
- Wireless LAN Board/Modem Daughter Card
  237
  - Wireless LAN Board
    237
  - Modem Daughter Card
    240
- CD/DVD (Audio) Play Button
  242
- Display Assembly
  243
  - Installing the Display Assembly
    246
- Touch Pad
  247
- LED Board
  249
- RTC Battery
  251
- Sound Board
  253
- System Board/Bat con Cover
  255
- Fan
  258
- Modem Cable
  260
- Wireless LAN Cover
  261
- Battery Lock Assembly
  262
- Speaker
  263
- Display Mask/Lcd Unit/Fl Inverter
  266
- LCD Cable/Sensor Switch/Wireless LAN Antenna
  270
- Hinge
  274
- Fluorescent Lamp
  278
- Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures
  
  295

Toshiba Satellite A40 Series User Manual (286 pages)

Toshiba Portable Personal Computer User's Manual

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.27 MB

Fcc Conditions
4
Region Selection
6
- General Conditions
  12
- Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions
  13
- Table of Contents
  25
Preface

33
Manual Contents

33
Conventions

34
- Abbreviations
  34
- Icons
  34
- Keys
  34
- Key Operation
  35
- Display
  35
- Messages
  35
General Precautions

37
Stress Injury

37
Chapter 1 Introduction

43
Equipment Checklist

43
- Hardware
  43
- Software
  43
- Windows XP Home Edition/Professional
  43
Features

44
- Processor
  44
- Memory
  45
- Power
  45
- Disks
  46
- Display
  48
- Keyboard
  48
- Pointing Device
  49
- Ports
  49
- Slots
  49
- Multimedia
  49
- Communications
  50
- Security
  51
- Software
  51
Special Features

51
Utilities

53
Options

55
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

59
Front with the Display Closed

59
Left Side

60
Right Side

61
Back Side

63
Underside

65
Front with the Display Open

66
System Indicators

67
Keyboard Indicators

68
USB Diskette Drive

69
Fixed Optical Media Drive

70
- Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media
  70
- Writable Discs
  71
- Cds
  
  71
- Dvds
  
  71
  - Formats
    71
  - CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
    72
  - DVD-R/-RW Drive
    72
  - DVD-ROM Drive
    72
  - DVD Multi Drive
    73
  - DVD±RW Drive (DVD Dual Drive)
    73
AC Adaptor

74
Chapter 3 Getting Started

77
Setting up Your Work Space

77
- General Conditions
  78
- Placement of the Computer
  78
- Seating and Posture
  79
- Lighting
  80
- Work Habits
  80
Connecting the AC Adaptor

81
Opening the Display

82
Turning on the Power

83
Starting up for the First Time

84
Turning off the Power

84
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)
  84
- Hibernation Mode
  85
  - Starting Hibernation
    86
  - Automatic Hibernation
    86
- Standby Mode
  87
Restarting the Computer

89
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Product Recovery DVD-ROM

90
Chapter 4 Operating Basics

93
Using the Touch Pad

93
Using the USB Diskette Drive

94
- Connecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive
  94
- Disconnecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive
  95
Using Optical Media Drives

95
- Loading Discs
  96
- Removing Discs
  98
Audio/Video Controls

99
Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive

100
- Before Writing or Rewriting
  101
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD±RW Drive (DVD Dual Drive)

102
- Important Message
  102
- Disclaimer
  102
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD-R/-RW Drive

103
- Important Message
  103
- Disclaimer
  103
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Multi Drive

104
- Important Message
  104
- Disclaimer
  104
- Before Writing or Rewriting
  104
- Drag'n Drop CD+DVD
  107
- Data Verification
  108
Media Care

108
- CD/Dvds
  108
- Diskettes
  109
Sound System

109
- Volume Control
  109
- Microphone Level
  109
- Soundmax Control Panel
  110
- Microphone Enhancements
  110
- Power Management
  110
Modem

111
- Region Selection
  111
- Properties Menu
  112
- Connecting
  113
- Disconnecting
  114
Wireless LAN

114
- Security
  115
- Wireless Communication Switch
  115
- Wireless Communication Indicator
  116
Lan

116
- LAN Cable Types
  116
- Connecting LAN Cable
  117
- Disconnecting LAN Cable
  118
Cleaning the Computer

118
Moving the Computer

118
Heat Dispersal

119
Chapter 5 The Keyboard

123
Typewriter Keys

123
F1 ... F12 Function Keys

124
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

124
- Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard
  124
- Hot Keys
  126
- Hotkeys
  126
- Fn Sticky Key
  128
Windows Special Keys

129
Keypad Overlay

129
Generating ASCII Characters

131
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

135
Power Conditions

135
Power Indicators

136
- Battery Indicators
  136
- DC in 15V Indicator
  137
- Power Indicator
  137
Battery Types

137
- Battery Pack
  138
- Real Time Clock Battery
  138
Care and Use of the Battery Pack

139
- Safety Precautions
  139
- Charging the Batteries
  142
- Monitoring Battery Capacity
  144
- Maximizing Battery Operating Time
  144
- Retaining Data with Power off
  145
- Extending Battery Life
  145
Replacing the Battery Pack

146
- Removing the Battery Pack
  146
- Installing the Battery Pack
  148
Starting the Computer by Password

149
Power-Up Modes

149
- Windows Utilities
  149
- Hot Keys
  149
Panel Power off

150
System Auto off

150
- HW Setup
  151
- Accessing HW Setup
  151
- HW Setup Window
  151
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords

153
HW Setup

153
- Accessing HW Setup
  153
- HW Setup Window
  153
  - Device Config
    156
  - Boot Priority
    158
  - Supervisor Password
    160
Supervisor Password

162
Chapter 8 Optional Devices

165
- Peripheral Devices
  165
PC Cards

166
- Inserting a PC Card
  166
- Removing a PC Card
  167
SD Cards

168
- Formatting an SD Card
  168
- Inserting an SD Card
  169
- Removing an SD Card
  169
- SD Card Care
  170
Memory Expansion

170
- Installing Memory Module
  171
- Removing Memory Module
  174
Battery Pack

175
AC Adaptor

175
USB Diskette Drive

176
External Monitor

176
I.link (IEEE1394)

177
- Precautions
  177
- Connecting
  178
- Disconnecting
  179

Toshiba Satellite A40 Series 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

Toshiba Satellite A40 Series Resource Manual (64 pages)

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 1 MB

(Spanish) Toshiba Satellite A40 Series Manual Del Usuario (300 pages)

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Table of Contents

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

Toshiba Satellite A40 Series Maintenance Manual (419 pages)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Figures

Chapter 1 Hardware Overview

Chapter 2 Troubleshooting

Table of Contents

Chapter 3 Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures

Toshiba Satellite A40 Series User Manual (286 pages)

Table of Contents

Preface

Manual Contents

Conventions

General Precautions

Stress Injury

Chapter 1 Introduction

Equipment Checklist

Features

Special Features

Utilities

Options

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

Front with the Display Closed

Left Side

Right Side

Back Side

Underside

Front with the Display Open

System Indicators

Keyboard Indicators

USB Diskette Drive

Fixed Optical Media Drive

Cds

Dvds

AC Adaptor

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Setting up Your Work Space

Connecting the AC Adaptor

Opening the Display

Turning on the Power

Starting up for the First Time

Turning off the Power

Restarting the Computer

Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Product Recovery DVD-ROM

Chapter 4 Operating Basics

Using the Touch Pad

Using the USB Diskette Drive

Using Optical Media Drives

Audio/Video Controls

Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive

Writing CD/Dvds on DVD±RW Drive (DVD Dual Drive)

Writing CD/Dvds on DVD-R/-RW Drive

Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Multi Drive

Media Care

Sound System

Modem

Wireless LAN

Lan

Cleaning the Computer

Moving the Computer

Heat Dispersal

Chapter 5 The Keyboard

Typewriter Keys

F1 ... F12 Function Keys

Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

Windows Special Keys

Keypad Overlay