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Toshiba Satellite A20 Series Maintenance Manual (513 pages)

Maintenance Manual

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Desktop | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents

7
- Chapter 1 Hardware Overview
  
  11
Table of Contents

14
- Features
  15
  - Internal Lan
    17
- Figure 1-1 Front of the Computer
  19
- Figure 1-2 System Unit Configuration
  20
- Figure 1-3 System Unit Block Diagram
  21
- System Unit Block Diagram
  21
- Figure 1-4 2.5-Inch HDD
  28
- Inch Hard Disk Drive
  28
- Table 1-1 2.5-Inch HDD Specifications
  28
- CD-RW/DVD Drive
  30
  - CD-RW/DVD Drive
    31
  - Table 1-2 CD-RW/DVD Drive Specifications
    31
- DVD-R/-RW Drive
  33
- Figure 1-6 DVD-R/-RW Drive
  33
- Table 1-3 DVD-R/-RW Drive Specifications
  33
- DVD Multi Drive
  34
- Table 1-4 DVD Multi Drive Specifications
  34
  - DVD Multi Drive
    35
- Keyboard
  37
- TFT Color Display
  38
- Table 1-5 LCD Module Specifications
  39
- Table 1-6 FL Inverter Board Specifications
  39
- Power Supply
  40
- Table 1-7 Power Supply Board Output Rating
  41
- Batteries
  42
- Table 1-8 Battery Specifications
  42
- Table 1-9 Time Required for Quick Charges
  43
- Table 1-10 RTC Battery Charging/Data Preservation Time
  44
- Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures
  
  45
  - Figure
    49
  - Troubleshooting
    51
  - Troubleshooting Flowchart
    53
  - Power Supply Troubleshooting
    57
  - System Board Troubleshooting
    69
    
    Troubleshooting Procedures
    73
  - FDD Troubleshooting
    83
  - HDD Troubleshooting
    86
  - Keyboard Troubleshooting
    91
  - Display Troubleshooting
    93
  - CD-RW/DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW and DVD Multi Drive Troubleshooting
    95
  - Modem Troubleshooting
    97
  - LAN Troubleshooting
    99
  - Wireless LAN Troubleshooting
    101
  - Sound Troubleshooting
    105
    
    Sd Card Slot Troubleshooting
    108
- Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics
  
  109
  - The Diagnostic Test
    113
  - Executing the Diagnostic Test
    116
  - Subtest Names
    120
  - System Test
    122
  - Memory Test
    125
  - Keyboard Test
    127
  - Display Test
    131
  - Floppy Disk Test
    135
  - Printer Test
    137
  - Async Test
    139
  - Hard Disk Test
    140
  - Real Timer Test
    143
  - NDP Test
    145
  - Expansion Test
    146
  - CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test
    148
  - Wireless LAN Test (Agere)
    149
    
    Tests and Diagnostics
    151
  - Wireless LAN Test (Atheros)
    154
    
    Setting the Responder Machine
    155
  - Sound/Lan/Modem Test
    157
  - Error Code and Error Status Names
    164
  - Hard Disk Test Detail Status
    168
  - Head Cleaning
    170
  - Log Utilities
    171
  - Running Test
    173
  - Floppy Disk Drive Utilities
    175
  - System Configuration
    181
  - Setup
    183
  - Figure
    204
- Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures
  
  211
  - General
    211
    
    Disassembly Procedures
    214
  - Battery Pack
    219
  - Optional PC Card
    222
  - Optional SD Card
    224
  - Hdd
    226
  - Modem Daughter Card
    230
  - Cooling Fan
    236
  - Cpu
    239
  - Keyboard
    244
  - Figure 1-8 Keyboard
    245
  - Memory Module
    248
  - Wireless LAN Card
    251
  - Bluetooth
    255
  - Top Cover with Display Assembly
    257
  - Figure
    261
  - Touch Pad
    261
  - Front Membrane ASSY
    263
    
    Fir Board
    265
  - Sound Board
    267
  - RTC Battery
    269
  - DC-IN Jack
    271
  - System Board
    273
  - Sub Fan
    275
  - PC Card Slot
    277
  - Speakers
    279
  - Touch Pad Switch
    281
  - Display Mask
    283
  - FL Inverter
    285
  - LCD Module
    287
    
    LCD Module
    289
    
    Fluorescent Lamp
    300
    
    Replacement Procedures
    392
Appendix

442
- Appendix A Handling the LCD Module
  
  449
- Appendix Contents
  
  449
- Appendix B Board Layout
  
  455
  - System Board Front View
    455
  - System Board Back View
    457
  - Sound Board Front View
    460
  - Sound Board Back View
    461
  - USB Board Front and Back View
    463
- Appendix C Pin Assignments
  
  464
- Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes
  
  495
- Appendix E Key Layout
  
  500
  - United Kingdom (UK) Keyboard
    500
  - United States (US) Keyboard
    500
  - French (FR) Keyboard
    501
  - German (GR) Keyboard
    501
  - Italian (IT) Keyboard
    502
  - Spanish (SP) Keyboard
    502
  - Scandinavian (SC) Keyboard
    503
  - Swiss-German (SL) Keyboard
    503
  - Canadian (CS) Keyboard
    504
- Appendix F Wiring Diagram
  
  506
  - Parallel Port Wraparound Connector
    506
  - RJ45 Wraparound Connector
    506
- Appendix G BIOS Rewrite Procedures
  
  508
- Appendix H EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures
  
  510
- Appendix I Reliability
  
  512

Toshiba Satellite A20 Series Maintenance Manual (495 pages)

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 12 MB

Table of Contents

7
- Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures
  
  3
  - General
    3
    
    Table of Contents
    7
- Chapter 1 Hardware Overview
  
  11
Figures

14
- Features
  15
- Battery Pack
  17
- Figure 1-1 Front of the Computer
  19
- Figure 1-2 System Unit Configuration
  20
- Figure 1-3 System Unit Block Diagram
  21
- System Unit Block Diagram
  21
- Figure 1-4 2.5-Inch HDD
  28
- Inch Hard Disk Drive
  28
- Table 1-1 2.5-Inch HDD Specifications
  28
- CD-RW/DVD Drive
  30
  - CD-RW/DVD Drive
    31
  - Table 1-2 CD-RW/DVD Drive Specifications
    31
- DVD-R/-RW Drive
  33
- Figure 1-6 DVD-R/-RW Drive
  33
- Table 1-3 DVD-R/-RW Drive Specifications
  33
- DVD Multi Drive
  34
- Table 1-4 DVD Multi Drive Specifications
  34
  - DVD Multi Drive
    35
- Keyboard
  37
- TFT Color Display
  38
- Table 1-5 LCD Module Specifications
  39
- Table 1-6 FL Inverter Board Specifications
  39
- Power Supply
  40
- Table 1-7 Power Supply Board Output Rating
  41
- Batteries
  42
- Table 1-8 Battery Specifications
  42
- Table 1-9 Time Required for Quick Charges
  43
- Table 1-10 RTC Battery Charging/Data Preservation Time
  44
- Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures
  
  45
  - Figure
    49
  - Troubleshooting
    51
  - Troubleshooting Flowchart
    53
  - Figure
    53
  - Power Supply Troubleshooting
    57
    
    Connection Check
    66
    
    Replacement Check
    68
  - System Board Troubleshooting
    69
  - FDD Troubleshooting
    83
  - HDD Troubleshooting
    86
    
    Procedure 2 Partition Check
    87
    
    Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
    89
  - Keyboard Troubleshooting
    91
  - Display Troubleshooting
    93
  - CD-RW/DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW and DVD Multi Drive Troubleshooting
    95
  - Modem Troubleshooting
    97
  - Modem Daughter Card
    98
  - LAN Troubleshooting
    99
  - Wireless LAN Troubleshooting
    101
  - Sound Troubleshooting
    105
    
    Procedure 2 Connector Check
    106
    
    Procedure 3 Replacement Check
    107
    
    Sd Card Slot Troubleshooting
    108
- Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics
  
  113
  - The Diagnostic Test
    113
  - Executing the Diagnostic Test
    115
    
    DMI Write
    117
  - Figure 1-8 Keyboard
    119
  - Subtest Names
    119
  - System Test
    121
  - Memory Test
    124
    
    Keyboard Test
    126
  - Display Test
    130
  - Floppy Disk Test
    134
  - Printer Test
    136
  - Async Test
    138
  - Hard Disk Test
    139
  - Real Timer Test
    142
  - NDP Test
    144
    
    Expansion Test
    145
  - Expansion Test
    146
  - CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test
    147
  - Wireless LAN Test (Agere)
    149
  - Wireless LAN Test (Atheros)
    154
  - Sound/Lan/Modem Test
    157
    
    Error Code and Error Status Names
    162
  - Error Code and Error Status Names
    163
  - Hard Disk Test Detail Status
    165
    
    Hard Disk Test Detail Status
    166
  - Head Cleaning
    167
  - Log Utilities
    168
    
    Log Utilities
    169
    
    Running Test
    170
  - Running Test
    171
  - Floppy Disk Drive Utilities
    172
    
    Floppy Disk Drive Utilities
    173
    
    System Configuration
    177
  - System Configuration
    178
  - Setup
    180
    
    Accessing the Setup Program
    181
  - Cooling Fan
    198
  - Figure
    199
    
    Keyboard
    200
    
    Safety Precautions
    207
    
    Disassembly Procedures
    209
    
    Screw Tightening Torque
    211
  - Optional Pc Card
    215
  - Optional Sd Card
    217
    
    Installing the Cpu
    234
    
    Removing the Keyboard
    236
    
    Installing the Keyboard
    239
  - Memory Module
    240
  - Wireless LAN Card
    242
  - Bluetooth
    245
    
    Installing the Bluetooth
    246
  - Top Cover with Display Assembly
    247
  - Touch Pad
    250
  - Front Membrane ASSY
    252
    
    Fir Board
    254
    
    Sound Board
    256
  - RTC Battery
    258
  - DC-IN Jack
    260
    
    System Board
    261
  - Sub Fan
    263
  - PC Card Slot
    265
  - Speakers
    267
    
    Installing the Speakers
    268
  - Touch Pad Switch
    269
  - Display Mask
    270
  - FL Inverter
    272
    
    LCD Module
    274
  - Fluorescent Lamp
    287
Appendix

428
- Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes
  
  430
- Appendix A Handling the LCD Module
  
  435
- Appendix Contents
  
  435
- Appendix B Board Layout
  
  441
  - System Board Back View
    442
  - Sound Board Front View
    444
  - Sound Board Back View
    445
  - USB Board Front and Back View
    447
- Appendix C Pin Assignments
  
  448
- Appendix E Key Layout
  
  482
  - United Kingdom (UK) Keyboard
    482
  - United States (US) Keyboard
    482
  - French (FR) Keyboard
    483
  - German (GR) Keyboard
    483
  - Italian (IT) Keyboard
    484
  - Spanish (SP) Keyboard
    484
  - Scandinavian (SC) Keyboard
    485
  - Swiss-German (SL) Keyboard
    485
  - Canadian (CS) Keyboard
    486
- Appendix F Wiring Diagram
  
  488
  - Parallel Port Wraparound Connector
    488
  - RJ45 Wraparound Connector
    488
- Appendix G BIOS Rewrite Procedures
  
  490
- Appendix H EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures
  
  492
- Appendix I Reliability
  
  494

Toshiba Satellite A20 Series User Manual (271 pages)

A20-S259 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4 MB

Fcc Notice
3
Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
Installation
4
Type of Service
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment
6
Wireless Interoperability
7
Wireless Lan and Your Health
7
Regulatory Information
8
USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
10
Device Authorization
13
Interference Statement
14
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
17
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
18
Canada-Industry Canada (IC)
19
Regulatory Statements
19
Export Administration Regulation
23
Table of Contents
26
Introduction
35
This Guide
35
Safety Icons
36
- Other Icons Used
  37
Other Documentation
37
Service Options
38
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around

39
- Making Sure You Have Everything
  39
- Front with the Display Closed
  40
- Back
  41
- Right Side
  42
- Left Side
  43
- Front with the Display Open
  44
  - Keyboard Indicator Lights
    46
  - System Indicator Panel
    47
  - CD/DVD Control Buttons
    48
- Underside
  49
Chapter 2: Getting Started

51
- Selecting a Place to Work
  51
- Setting up Your Computer
  57
- Connecting an Optional External USB Diskette Drive
  59
- Connecting to a Power Source
  59
- Charging the Main Battery
  62
- Using the Computer for the First Time
  63
  - Opening the Display Panel
    63
  - Turning on the Power
    64
  - Activating the Power-On Password
    64
  - Using the Touchpad TM
    65
- Installing Additional Memory (Optional)
  67
  - Removing a Memory Module
    74
  - Checking Total Memory
    76
- Connecting a Mouse
  77
- Connecting a Printer
  77
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    77
  - Connecting a Parallel Printer
    78
- Setting up a Printer
  78
  - Using the Add Printer Wizard
    78
- Powering off the Computer
  81
- Caring for Your Computer
  82
  - Cleaning the Computer
    82
  - Moving the Computer
    82
  - Using a Computer Lock
    83
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics

84
- Computing Tips
  84
- Using the Keyboard
  85
  - Character Keys
    86
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    86
  - Function Keys
    86
  - Windows ® Special Keys
    87
  - Overlay Keys
    87
- Emulating a Full-Size Keyboard
  89
- TOSHIBA Console
  89
- Starting a Program
  89
- Saving Your Work
  90
- Printing Your Work
  91
- Using Diskettes
  91
  - Inserting and Removing Diskettes
    92
  - Caring for Diskettes
    92
- Backing up Your Files
  93
- Playing a CD or DVD
  94
  - Components
    94
  - CD/DVD and Digital Audio Modes
    96
  - Inserting a Disc
    97
  - Playing an Audio CD
    99
  - Viewing the Contents of a CD or DVD
    100
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer on
    101
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer off
    101
  - Caring for Cds and Dvds
    102
- Using the DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive
  102
- Setting up for Communications
  103
  - Connecting the Modem to a Phone Line
    103
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    103
- Powering down the Computer
  104
  - Turn off or Shut down Command
    105
  - Restart Command
    105
  - Hibernation Command
    105
  - Standby Command
    106
- Using Turn off or Shut down
  107
  - Turning off or Shutting down more Quickly
    108
  - Starting Again after Turn off or Shut down
    111
- Using Hibernation
  111
- Using Standby
  118
  - Going into Standby Mode more Quickly
    119
  - Starting Again from Standby
    122
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

123
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  123
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  123
  - Battery Notice
    124
  - Power Management
    124
- Charging the Battery
  125
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    126
- Monitoring Battery Power
  127
  - Determining Remaining Battery Power
    128
  - Conserving Battery Power
    129
  - What to Do When the Battery Runs Low
    129
  - Setting Battery Alarms
    130
- Changing the Main Battery
  131
  - Removing the Battery from the Computer
    131
  - Removing the Battery
    132
  - Installing the Battery
    133
- Taking Care of Your Battery
  133
  - Safety Precautions
    133
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    134
- Disposing of Used Batteries Safely
  135
- Traveling Tips
  136
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows

138
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options

166
- Windows XP Special Features
  166
- Personalizing Your Desktop
  167
  - Customizing the Taskbar
    167
  - Bringing the World to Your Desktop
    168
  - Changing Desktop and Browsing Style
    169
  - Personalizing Individual Windows
    170
  - Customizing Window Toolbars
    171
  - Displaying Information about each Folder
    172
- Using Your Computer at the Office
  173
- Exchanging Data with Another Computer
  176
- Connecting to the Internet
  178
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  179
  - The Internet
    179
  - The World Wide Web
    179
  - Internet Service Providers
    180
  - Signing up with an Internet Service Provider
    180
  - Surfing the Internet
    180
  - Internet Features
    181
  - Uploading and Downloading Files on the Internet
    181
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  182
- Exploring Video Features
  182
  - Connecting a TV to Your Computer
    182
  - Display Settings Hot Key
    183
- Exploring Audio Features
  183
  - Recording Sounds
    183
  - Using a Microphone
    184
  - Adjusting Recording Settings
    184
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    185
- Connecting a Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse
  185
- Changing the Display Properties Setting
  186
- Using PC Cards
  190
  - PC Card Supporting Software
    190
  - Inserting a PC Card
    190
  - Removing a PC Card
    191
  - Hot Swapping a PC Card
    192
  - Hot Swapping Precautions
    192
- Using SD Cards
  193
  - Inserting an SD Card
    193
  - Removing an SD Card
    194
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities

195
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
  195
- Fn-Esse
  197
- Hotkey Utility
  201
- TOSHIBA Console
  201
  - Customize Your Computer
    202
  - Security
    203
  - Power Management
    203
  - Toshiba Hardware Setup
    206
Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong

208
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  208
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  210
- The Windows ® Operating System Is Not Working
  211
- The Windows ® Operating System Is Not Working
  212
  - Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
    212
  - Internet Problems
    213
  - The Windows
    213
  - XP Operating System Can Help You
    213
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  214
  - A Plan of Action
    214
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    215
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    217
    
    Disabling a Device
    217
    
    Checking Device Properties
    217
  - Memory Module Problems
    219
  - Power and the Batteries
    220
  - Keyboard Problems
    221
  - Display Problems
    222
  - Disk Drive Problems
    224
  - Error-Checking
    224
  - DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Problems
    226
  - Sound System Problems
    227
  - PC Card Problems
    228
  - Printer Problems
    231
  - Modem Problems
    232
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  232
- If You Need Further Assistance
  233
  - Before You Call
    234
  - Contacting Toshiba
    234
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  236
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  236

Toshiba Satellite A20 Series User Manual (244 pages)

TOSHIBA Portable Personal Computer User's Manual

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

Fcc Information
3
Fcc Conditions
4
VCCI Class B Information
4
Conformity Statement
5
Modem Warning Notice
5
Network Compatibility Statement
5
Japan Regulations
6
Type of Service
6
Fax Branding
7
If Problems Arise
7
Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment
8
Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand
9
Notes for Use of this Device in New Zealand
10
General Conditions
12
Location of the Required Label
13
Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions
13
International Precautions
19
Table of Contents
21
Preface

28
Manual Contents

28
Conventions

29
- Abbreviations
  29
- Icons
  29
- Keys
  29
- Key Operation
  30
- Display
  30
- Messages
  30
General Precautions

31
Stress Injury

31
Heat Injury

31
Pressure or Impact Damage

31
PC Card Overheating

32
Mobile Phone

32
Central Processing Unit (CPU) Performance Disclaimer

32
Chapter 1 Introduction

33
Equipment Checklist

33
- Hardware
  33
- Software
  33
- Documentation
  34
Features

34
- Pointing Device
  36
Special Features

39
Utilities

41
Options

42
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

43
Front with the Display Closed

43
Left Side

44
Right Side

45
Back Side

46
Underside

48
Front with the Display Open

49
System Indicators

50
Keyboard Indicators

52
USB Diskette Drive

53
Specifications

54
- Formats
  55
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
  55
- DVD-R/-RW Drive
  56
- DVD Multi Drive
  56
Optical Media Drives

54
- Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media
  54
- Writable Discs
  54
Universal AC Adaptor

57
Chapter 3 Getting Started

59
Setting up Your Work Space

59
- General Conditions
  60
- Placement of the Computer
  60
- Seating and Posture
  61
- Lighting
  62
- Work Habits
  62
Connecting the Universal AC Adaptor

63
Opening the Display

64
Turning on the Power

64
Starting up for the First Time

65
Turning off the Power

65
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)
  65
- Hibernation Mode
  66
  - Automatic Hibernation
    67
  - Starting Hibernation
    67
- Standby Mode
  68
Restarting the Computer

70
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Product Recovery CD-ROM

70
Chapter 4 Operating Basics

71
Touch Pad

71
Using the USB Diskette Drive

72
- Connecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive
  72
- Disconnecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive
  73
Using Optical Media Drives

73
- Loading Discs
  74
- Using Optical Disc Drives
  77
- Removing Discs
  77
Audio/Video Controls

78
Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive

80
- Before Writing or Rewriting
  80
- When Writing or Rewriting
  81
Writing Cds on DVD-R/-RW Drive

82
- Important Message
  82
- Disclaimer
  82
Writing Cds on DVD Multi Drive

83
- Important Message
  83
- Disclaimer
  83
- Read/Write Function Chart
  84
- Before Writing or Rewriting
  86
- When Writing or Rewriting
  87
- Drag'n Drop CD+DVD
  87
- Data Verification
  88
- Video (DVD-R/-RW/-RAM)
  88
Media Care

90
- CD/Dvds
  90
- Diskettes
  90
Modem

91
- Region Selection
  91
- Properties Menu
  92
  - Modem Selection
    93
  - Dialing Properties
    93
- Connecting
  93
- Disconnecting
  94
Wireless LAN

94
- Supported Features
  94
- Security
  95
- Wireless Communication Switch
  95
- Wireless Communication Indicator
  95
Lan

96
- Connecting LAN Cable
  96
- Disconnecting LAN Cable
  97
Cleaning the Computer

98
Moving the Computer

98
Heat Dispersal

99
Chapter 5 The Keyboard

101
Typewriter Keys

101
F1 ... F12 Function Keys

102
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

102
- Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard
  102
- Hot Keys
  104
- Fn Sticky Key
  106
Windows Special Keys

107
Keypad Overlay

107
- Turning on the Overlays
  107
- Numeric Mode
  108
- Temporarily Using Normal Keyboard (Overlay On)
  108
- Temporarily Using Overlay (Overlay Off)
  109
- Temporarily Changing Modes
  109
Generating ASCII Characters

109
Chapter 6 Power

111
Power Conditions

111
Power Indicators

112
- Battery Indicator
  112
- DC in Indicator
  113
- Power Indicator
  113
Battery Types

113
- Battery Pack
  113
- Real Time Clock Battery
  114
Care and Use of the Battery Pack

115
- Safety Precautions
  115
- Charging the Batteries
  118
- Battery Charging Notice
  119
- Monitoring Battery Capacity
  119
- Maximizing Battery Operating Time
  120
- Retaining Data with Power off
  121
- Extending Battery Life
  121
Replacing the Battery Pack

122
- Removing the Battery Pack
  122
- Installing the Battery Pack
  123
Power-Up Modes

125
- Windows Utilities
  125
- Hot Keys
  125
Starting the Computer by Password

125
Panel Power On/Off

126
System Auto off

126
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords

127
Accessing HW Setup

127
HW Setup Window

127
- General
  127
- Password
  128
- User Password
  128
- Device Config
  131
- Parallel/Printer
  131
- Display
  131
- Boot Priority
  132
- Keyboard
  134
- Usb
  134
- Lan
  135
- Wake-Up on LAN
  135
Supervisor Password

135
- Peripheral Devices
  137
Chapter 8 Optional Devices

137
- Power Devices
  137
PC Cards

138
- Inserting a PC Card
  138
- Removing a PC Card
  139
SD Cards

140
- Inserting an SD Card
  140
- Removing an SD Card
  141
- SD Card Care
  141
Memory Expansion

142
- Installing Memory Module
  143
- Removing Memory Module
  147
Battery Pack (Black)

149
Universal AC Adaptor

149
USB FDD Kit

149
External Monitor

149
- Connecting a TV
  150
- Changing the Resolution
  150
Parallel Printer

152
Security Lock

153
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

155
Problem Solving Process

155
- Preliminary Checklist
  155
- Analyzing the Problem
  156
Hardware and System Checklist

157
- System Start-Up
  157
- Self Test
  158
- Power
  158
- Overheating Power down
  159
- Ac Power
  159
- Password
  161
- Rtc Battery
  161
- Keyboard
  162
- LCD Panel
  162
- Hard Disk Drive
  163
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
  164
- DVD-R/-RW Drive
  165
- DVD Multi Drive
  167
- Diskette Drive
  169
- SD Card
  169
- PC Card
  170
- Infrared Port
  170
- Pointing Device
  171
- Usb Mouse
  172
- Usb
  173
- Memory Expansion
  173
- Sound System
  174
- Monitor
  174
- Modem
  175
Appendix C

175
AT Commands

175
- Lan
  176
- Wireless LAN
  177
- TV Output Signal
  177
- Printer
  178
TOSHIBA Support

179
- Before You Call
  179
- Where to Write
  179
  - Environmental Requirements
    181
  - Power Requirements
    181
  - Specifications
    181
Appendix A

181
- Built-In Modem
  182
Appendix B

183
Display Controller and Modes

183
- Video Modes
  184
- Escape Sequence
  191
- Repeat Last Command
  191
- Echo Command
  193
- Ln Monitor Speaker Volume
  194
- Mn Monitor Speaker Mode
  194
- Nn Modulation Handshake
  194
- Load Factory Settings
  198
- Display Current Configuration
  200
- Store Current Configuration
  200
- S-Register Values
  203
- AT Command Set Result Codes
  208
Appendix D

215
Appendix E

215

Toshiba Satellite A20 Series Resource Manual (56 pages)

Toshiba Laptop Resource Guide

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

Table of Contents
2
This Guide
3
Other Documentation
4
Setting up Your Computer and Getting Started
4
Your Computer's TFT Display
13
Inserting a PC Card
13
Removing a PC Card
14
Using SD Cards
14
- Computing Tips
  15
- Removing an Sd Card
  15
Learning the Basics
15
- Using the Touchpad
  16
- Primary and Secondary Control Buttons
  16
Playing a CD or DVD
16
Moving the Computer
19
Mobile Computing
19
- Changing the Main Battery
  20
- Setting Battery Alarms
  20
- Battery Safety Precautions
  22
- Maximizing Battery Life
  23
Important Information on Your Satellite Computer's Cooling Fan
24
If Something Goes Wrong
24
- Display Problems
  25
- Resolving PC Card Problems
  26
If You Need Further Assistance
27
Technology and Processor
28
Power Cable Connectors
28
Features and Specifications
28
- Storage Capacity
  30
- Standard Hardware
  31
- Physical Dimensions
  33
- Environmental Conditions
  33
- Critical Applications
  34
Regulatory Information
34
Index
54

Toshiba Satellite A20 Series Field Replaceable Unit Documentation (12 pages)

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Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

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Appendix B Board Layout

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Appendix E Key Layout

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Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around

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Toshiba Satellite A20 Series User Manual (244 pages)

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Preface

Manual Contents

Conventions

General Precautions

Stress Injury

Heat Injury

Pressure or Impact Damage

PC Card Overheating

Mobile Phone

Central Processing Unit (CPU) Performance Disclaimer

Chapter 1 Introduction

Equipment Checklist

Features

Special Features

Utilities

Options

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Left Side

Right Side

Back Side

Underside

Front with the Display Open

System Indicators

Keyboard Indicators

USB Diskette Drive

Specifications

Optical Media Drives

Universal AC Adaptor