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Tecra A2 User Manual (198 pages)

Brand: Tecra | Category: Laptop | Size: 2 MB

Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions
4
Table of Contents
8
Preface

14
Manual Contents

14
Conventions

15
- Abbreviations
  15
- Icons
  15
- Keys
  15
- Key Operation
  16
- Display
  16
- Messages
  16
General Precautions

17
- Stress Injury
  17
- Heat Warning
  17
- Pressure or Impact Damage
  17
- PC Card Overheating
  18
- Mobile Phones
  18
- Central Processing Unit ("CPU") Performance Disclaimer
  18
- RTC Battery
  18
  - Working Environment
    19
  - Wireless Lan and Your Health
    20
  - Limitation of Liability
    21
  - Usage Restrictions
    21
Introduction

23
Equipment Checklist

23
- Hardware
  23
- Software
  24
Features

25
- Pointing Device
  29
Special Features

31
Utilities

34
Options

36
The Grand Tour

37
Front with the Display Closed

37
Left Side

38
- Cooling Vents
  38
Right Side

39
Backside

41
- Link Indicator
  41
Underside

42
Front with the Display Open

43
System Indicators

46
Keyboard Indicators

47
USB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)

48
Fixed Optical Media Drives

49
- Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media
  49
- Writable Discs
  49
- Cds
  49
- Dvds
  50
- Formats
  50
- DVD-ROM Drive
  50
- DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive
  50
- DVD-R/-RW Drive
  51
- DVD Super Multi Drive
  51
AC Adaptor

52
Getting Started

53
Setting up Your Work Space

53
- General Conditions
  54
- Placement of the Computer
  54
- Seating and Posture
  55
- Lighting
  55
- Work Habits
  56
Installing the Battery Pack

56
Connecting the AC Adaptor

57
Opening the Display

58
Turning on the Power

59
Windows XP Setup

60
Turning off the Power

60
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)
  60
- Hibernation Mode
  60
  - Starting Hibernation
    61
  - Automatic Hibernation
    61
- Standby Mode
  62
Restarting the Computer

63
Restoring Preinstalled Software

64
Operating Basics

67
Using the Touch Pad

67
Using the USB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)

68
- Connecting 3 1/2" Floppy Disk Drive
  68
- Disconnecting 3 1/2" Floppy Disk Drive
  69
Using Optical Media Drives

69
- Loading Discs
  70
- Removing Discs
  72
Writing Cds on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive

73
- Before Writing or Rewriting
  73
- When Writing or Rewriting
  74
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD-R/-RW Drive

74
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi Drive

74
- Important Message (DVD-R/-RW Drive)
  75
- Important Message (DVD Super Multi Drive)
  75
- Disclaimer (DVD-R/-RW Drive)
  75
- Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi Drive)
  75
- Before Writing or Rewriting
  76
- When Writing or Rewriting
  77
- Recordnow! Basic for TOSHIBA
  78
- Data Verification
  79
- DLA for TOSHIBA
  79
- Video
  79
- When Windvd Creator 2 Platinum Is Used
  80
Media Care

81
- CD/Dvds
  81
- Floppy Disks
  81
Sound System

81
- Volume Control
  82
- Microphone Level
  82
- Audio Controller
  82
Modem

83
- Region Selection
  83
- Properties Menu
  83
- Setting
  83
- Modem Selection
  84
- Dialing Properties
  84
- Connecting
  84
- Disconnecting
  85
Wireless LAN

86
- Wireless Communication Switch
  86
- Wireless Communication Indicator
  87
Lan

87
- LAN Cable Types
  87
- Connecting LAN Cable
  88
- Disconnecting LAN Cable
  88
Cleaning the Computer

89
Moving the Computer

89
Heat Dispersal

90
The Keyboard

91
Typewriter Keys

91
- F1 ... F12 Function Keys
  92
F1

92
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

92
- Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard
  92
Hot Keys

93
- Fn Sticky Key
  96
Windows Special Keys

96
Keypad Overlay

96
Generating ASCII Characters

98
Power and Power-Up Modes

99
Power Conditions

99
Power Indicators

101
- Battery Indicator
  101
- DC in 15V Indicator
  101
- Power Indicator
  102
Battery Types

102
- High Capacity Battery Pack
  102
- Battery Pack
  103
- Real Time Clock Battery
  104
Care and Use of the Battery Pack

104
- Safety Precautions
  104
- Charging the Batteries
  107
- Battery Charging Notice
  108
- Monitoring Battery Capacity
  109
- Maximizing Battery Operating Time
  109
- Retaining Data with Power off
  110
- Extending Battery Life
  110
Replacing the Battery Pack

111
- Removing the Battery Pack
  111
- Installing the Battery Pack
  113
Starting the Computer by Password

114
Power-Up Modes

114
- Windows Utilities
  114
- Hot Keys
  114
Panel Power On/Off

115
System Auto off

115
Accessing HW Setup

116
- HW Setup Window
  116
  - User Password
    117
  - Parallel Port Mode
    118
- Device Config
  119
- Device Configuration
  119
- Boot Priority
  120
HW Setup and Passwords

116
HW Setup

116
Optional Devices

125
PC Card

126
- Inserting a PC Card
  126
- Removing a PC Card
  127
Memory Expansion

127
- Installing a Memory Module
  128
- Removing a Memory Module
  129
Additional Battery Pack

130
Additional AC Adaptor

130
Battery Charger

131
USB Floppy Disk Drive

131
External Monitor

131
Parallel Printer

131
Advanced Port Replicator Iil

132
- Connecting the Port Replicator
  133
Security Lock

134
Troubleshooting

135
Problem Solving Process

135
- Preliminary Checklist
  136
- Analyzing the Problem
  136
Hardware and System Checklist

137
- System Start-Up
  137
- Self Test
  138
- Power
  138
- Ac Power
  139
- Real Time Clock
  140
- Password
  141
- Keyboard
  141
- LCD Panel
  141
- Hard Disk Drive
  142
- DVD-ROM Drive
  142
- DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive
  144
- DVD-R/-RW Drive
  145
- DVD Super Multi Drive
  147
- Floppy Disk Drive
  148
- PC Card
  148
- Pointing Device
  149
- Usb
  150
- Usb Mouse
  150
- Memory Expansion
  151
- Sound System
  152
- Monitor
  152
- Modem
  153
- Lan
  154
- Wireless LAN
  154
- Printer
  154
TOSHIBA Support

155
- Before You Call
  155
Appendix A Specifications

156
- Physical Dimensions
  156
- Environmental Requirements
  156
- Power Requirements
  157
- Display Controller and Modes
  159
- Video Modes
  159
- Display Settings
  168
- Internal Modem Guide
  172
- Installing the Internal Modem
  172
- Removing the Internal Modem
  173
- Card Specifications
  174
- Radio Characteristics
  174
- Ac Power Cord and Connectors
  178
- Certification Agencies
  178
- If Your Computer Is Stolen
  180
- Toshiba Theft Registration
  181

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Tecra A2 User Manual (198 pages)

Table of Contents

Preface

Manual Contents

Conventions

General Precautions

Introduction

Equipment Checklist

Features

Special Features

Utilities

Options

The Grand Tour

Front with the Display Closed

Left Side

Right Side

Backside

Underside

Front with the Display Open

System Indicators

Keyboard Indicators

USB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)

Fixed Optical Media Drives

AC Adaptor

Getting Started

Setting up Your Work Space

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 Preinstalled Software

Operating Basics

Using the Touch Pad

Using the USB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)

Using Optical Media Drives

Writing Cds on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive

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

Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi Drive

Media Care

Sound System

Modem

Wireless LAN

Lan

Cleaning the Computer

Moving the Computer

Heat Dispersal

The Keyboard

Typewriter Keys

F1

Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

Hot Keys

Windows Special Keys

Keypad Overlay

Generating ASCII Characters

Power and Power-Up Modes

Power Conditions

Power Indicators

Battery Types

Care and Use of the Battery Pack

Replacing the Battery Pack

Starting the Computer by Password

Power-Up Modes

Panel Power On/Off

System Auto off

Accessing HW Setup

HW Setup and Passwords

HW Setup

Optional Devices

PC Card

Memory Expansion

Additional Battery Pack

Additional AC Adaptor

Battery Charger

USB Floppy Disk Drive

External Monitor

Parallel Printer