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Toshiba Satellite A40-SP150 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
Next and Previous Buttons
71
Play/Pause and Stop Buttons
72
Controls for CD/DVD and Digital Audio
72
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
Turning on the Overlays
93
Temporarily Using Normal Keyboard (Overlay
94
Temporarily Using Overlay (Overlay Off)
94
Temporarily Changing Modes
94
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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