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Toshiba PSA40C-09CXV User Manual

Toshiba PSA40C-09CXV User Manual (204 pages)

Toshiba Satellite A40: User Guide

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

Table of Contents

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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