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Toshiba Satellite Pro A500D series User Manual (269 pages)

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 9 MB

Table of Contents

22
- Copyright
  2
- Disclaimer
  2
- Trademarks
  2
- FCC Information
  3
- Macrovision License of Notice
  3
- EU Conformity Statement
  4
  - Fcc Conditions
    4
- Important Safety Information for Computers with TV Tuner
  5
- Modem Warning Notice
  5
  - Region Selection
    6
  - Type of Service
    8
  - Telephone Company Procedures
    8
  - If Problems Arise
    8
- VCCI Class B Information
  5
- Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment
  9
  - Fax Branding
    9
- Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand
  10
  - General Conditions
    12
- Following Information Is Only for EU-Member States
  13
- Optical Disc Drive Standards
  14
  - Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions
    15
- International Precautions
  20
  - Table of Contents
    22
- Manual Contents
  26
- Preface
  26
- Conventions
  27
- Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
  29
- General Precautions
  29
- Provide Adequate Ventilation
  29
- Expresscard Overheating
  30
- Heat Injury
  30
- Pressure or Impact Damage
  30
- Stress Injury
  30
- Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
  31
- Mobile Phones
  31
- Chapter 1 Introduction
  
  32
  - Equipment Checklist
    32
  - Features
    34
  - Optical Disc Drive
    38
  - Pointing Device
    41
  - Special Features
    45
  - TOSHIBA Value Added Package
    48
  - Utilities and Applications
    49
  - Options
    53
- Chapter 2 The Grand Tour
  
  54
  - Front with the Display Closed
    54
  - Left Side
    56
  - Right Side
    59
  - Underside
    61
  - Front with the Display Open
    63
  - Function Buttons
    67
  - System Indicators
    68
  - Keyboard Indicators
    69
  - Optical Disc Drives
    70
    
    Writable Discs
    71
    
    DVD Super Multi Drive
    73
  - Remote Controller
    74
  - Slim Size Remote Controller
    78
  - Using the Remote Controller
    80
  - Installing/Removing Batteries
    82
    
    Installing the Batteries
    83
    
    Replacing the Batteries
    84
    
    Installing the Battery
    84
    
    Replacing the Battery
    85
    
    Placing Slim Size Remote Controller
    85
  - AC Adaptor
    87
- Chapter 3 Getting Started
  
  88
  - Connecting the AC Adaptor
    89
  - Opening the Display
    92
  - Turning on the Power
    94
  - Starting up for the First Time
    94
  - Turning off the Power
    95
  - Starting Hibernation Mode
    96
  - Sleep Mode
    97
  - Executing Sleep Mode
    98
  - Restarting the Computer
    99
  - System Recovery Options
    99
- Chapter 4 Operating Basics
  
  103
  - Using the Touch Pad
    103
  - Touch Pad Gesture
    104
  - Using the Fingerprint Sensor
    105
    
    Fingerprint Sensor Limitations
    108
    
    Fingerprint Registration
    108
    
    How to Delete the Fingerprint Data
    109
    
    Windows Logon Via Fingerprint Authentication
    110
    
    Fingerprint System Boot Authentication
    110
  - Using the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Function
    112
  - Using Optical Disk Drives
    114
    
    Loading Discs
    116
    
    Removing Discs
    118
    
    Optical Drive Auto Lock
    119
  - Function Buttons
    121
  - Writing CD/DVD/BD on DVD Super Multi Drives or BD Writer Drives or BD Combo Drives
    121
    
    Important Message
    122
    
    Before Writing or Rewriting
    122
    
    DVD Supermulti Drive
    122
    
    When Writing or Rewriting
    126
  - Toshiba Disc Creator
    128
    
    Data Verification
    129
    
    How to Learn more about Toshiba Disc Creator
    129
    
    Important Information for Use
    131
    
    Notes on Use
    132
    
    Toshiba DVD Player
    133
    
    Starting Toshiba DVD Player
    133
    
    Operating Toshiba DVD Player
    134
  - Media Care
    135
  - Floppy Diskettes
    136
  - Sound System
    137
  - Speaker Configuration
    138
  - Using the Web Camera
    139
  - Using TOSHIBA Web Camera Application
    140
  - Using TOSHIBA Face Recognition
    141
  - Modem
    145
    
    Properties Menu
    146
    
    Modem Selection
    146
    
    Dialing Properties
    147
  - TV Tuner
    148
  - Wireless Communications
    149
    
    Bluetooth Wireless Technology
    151
    
    Worldwide Operation
    151
    
    Radio Links
    151
    
    Product Support
    152
    
    Wireless Communication Switch
    152
  - Lan
    153
    
    Wireless Communication Indicator
    153
    
    Connecting the Lan Cable
    154
  - Cleaning the Computer
    155
  - Moving the Computer
    156
  - Heat Dispersal
    156
  - Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection
    157
- Chapter 5 The Keyboard
  
  159
  - Typewriter Keys
    159
  - Function Keys: F1
    160
  - Soft Keys: FN Key Combinations
    160
  - Hot Keys
    161
  - Windows Special Keys
    163
  - Touchpad Enable/Disable Button
    163
  - Generating ASCII Characters
    163
- Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes
  
  164
  - Power Conditions
    164
  - Power Indicators
    165
  - Battery Types
    166
  - Real Time Clock Battery
    167
  - Care and Use of the Battery Pack
    168
    
    Battery Charging Notice
    169
    
    Monitoring Battery Capacity
    170
    
    Maximizing Battery Operating Time
    170
    
    Retaining Data with Power off
    171
    
    Extending Battery Life
    171
  - Replacing the Battery Pack
    172
  - TOSHIBA Password Utility
    174
  - Power-Up Modes
    175
  - Panel Power On/Off
    175
  - System Auto off
    176
- Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords
  
  177
  - HW Setup
    177
  - Accessing HW Setup
    177
  - HW Setup Window
    177
    
    User Password
    178
    
    Boot Priority
    179
    
    Function Button
    179
    
    Keyboard Backlight
    181
- Chapter 8 Optional Devices
  
  182
  - Power Devices
    182
  - Peripheral Devices
    182
  - Expresscard
    183
  - Removing an Expresscard
    184
  - Bridge Media Slot
    185
  - Memory Media
    186
  - Additional Memory Module
    187
  - Installing a Memory Module
    188
  - Battery Packs
    190
  - Universal AC Adaptor
    190
  - Battery Charger
    190
  - USB Floppy Diskette Drive
    191
  - Esata (External Serial ATA)
    193
  - External Monitor
    194
  - Television Via HDMI
    196
  - Security Lock
    200
- Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
  
  201
  - Problem Solving Process
    201
  - Preliminary Checklist
    202
  - Analyzing the Problem
    202
  - Hardware and System Checklist
    203
  - Self Test
    204
  - System Start-Up
    204
  - Overheating Power down
    205
  - Ac Power
    205
  - Real Time Clock
    207
  - Internal Display Panel
    208
  - Solid State Drive
    210
  - Hard Disk Drive
    210
  - XD Picture Card
    215
  - Infrared Receiver Window
    216
  - Touch Pad
    216
  - Usb Mouse
    218
  - Fingerprint Sensor
    219
  - Usb Device
    219
    
    Usb Sleep and Charge Function
    220
    
    Esata Device
    221
    
    Volume Control
    223
  - TOSHIBA Support
    228
- Chapter 10 Disclaimers
  
  230
  - Cpu
    230
    
    Memory (Main System)
    231
    
    Battery Life
    232
    
    SSD/HDD Drive Capacity
    232
    
    Lcd
    232
    
    Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")
    232
    
    Wireless LAN
    233
    
    USB Sleep & Charge
    233
    
    External HDD Capacity
    233
    
    Non-Applicable Icons
    233
    
    Copy Protection
    233
    
    Images
    233
    
    LCD Brightness and Eye Stain
    234
    
    TV Tuner
    234
    
    Safety Use for TV Tuner
    234
  - Specifications
    236
    
    Environmental Requirements
    236
- Appendix A Specifications
  
  238
- Appendix B Display Controller
  
  238
  - Display Controller
    238
  - V.90/V.92 Mode
    239
  - AT Command
    241
- Appendix C V.90/V.92
  
  242
- Appendix D Wireless LAN
  
  242
  - Card Specifications
    242
  - Radio Characteristics
    243
  - Supported Frequency Sub-Bands
    243
  - AC Power Cord and Connectors
    247
    
    Certification Agencies
    248
- Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors
  
  250
  - TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
    250
- Appendix F TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
  
  251
  - Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
    251
Toshiba Disc Creator

268

Toshiba Satellite Pro A500D series User Manual (269 pages)

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 20 MB

Copyright
2
Disclaimer
2
Trademarks
2
FCC Information
3
Macrovision License of Notice
3
EU Conformity Statement
4
Fcc Conditions
4
Important Safety Information for Computers with TV Tuner
5
Modem Warning Notice
5
VCCI Class B Information
5
- Region Selection
  6
- If Problems Arise
  8
- Telephone Company Procedures
  8
- Fax Branding
  9
Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment
9
Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand
10
General Conditions
12
Following Information Is Only for EU-Member States
13
Optical Disc Drive Standards
14
International Precautions
20
Table of Contents
22
Manual Contents
26
Preface
26
Conventions
27
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
29
General Precautions
29
Provide Adequate Ventilation
29
Expresscard Overheating
30
Heat Injury
30
Pressure or Impact Damage
30
Stress Injury
30
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
31
Mobile Phones
31
Chapter 1 Introduction

32
- Equipment Checklist
  32
- Features
  34
- Optical Disc Drive
  38
- Special Features
  45
- TOSHIBA Value Added Package
  48
- Utilities and Applications
  49
- Options
  53
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

54
- Front with the Display Closed
  54
- Left Side
  56
- Right Side
  59
- Underside
  61
- Front with the Display Open
  63
- Function Buttons
  67
- System Indicators
  68
- Keyboard Indicators
  69
- Optical Disc Drives
  70
- Writable Discs
  71
- Remote Controller
  74
- Slim Size Remote Controller
  78
- Using the Remote Controller
  80
- Installing/Removing Batteries
  82
  - Installing the Batteries
    83
  - Replacing the Batteries
    84
  - Installing the Battery
    84
  - Replacing the Battery
    85
  - Placing Slim Size Remote Controller
    85
- AC Adaptor
  87
Chapter 3 Getting Started

88
- Connecting the AC Adaptor
  89
- Opening the Display
  92
- Turning on the Power
  94
- Starting up for the First Time
  94
- Turning off the Power
  95
  - Starting Hibernation Mode
    96
  - Sleep Mode
    97
- Restarting the Computer
  99
- System Recovery Options
  99
Chapter 4 Operating Basics

103
- Using the Touch Pad
  103
- Touch Pad Gesture
  104
- Using the Fingerprint Sensor
  105
- Using the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Function
  112
- Using Optical Disk Drives
  114
  - Loading Discs
    116
  - Removing Discs
    118
  - Optical Drive Auto Lock
    119
- Function Buttons
  121
- Writing CD/DVD/BD on DVD Super Multi Drives or BD Writer Drives or BD Combo Drives
  121
  - Important Message
    122
  - Before Writing or Rewriting
    122
  - DVD Supermulti Drive
    122
  - When Writing or Rewriting
    126
  - Toshiba Disc Creator
    128
  - Data Verification
    129
  - How to Learn more about Toshiba Disc Creator
    129
  - Important Information for Use
    131
  - Toshiba DVD Player
    133
  - Starting Toshiba DVD Player
    133
  - Operating Toshiba DVD Player
    134
- Media Care
  135
- Floppy Diskettes
  136
- Sound System
  137
- Speaker Configuration
  138
- Using the Web Camera
  139
- Using TOSHIBA Web Camera Application
  140
- Using TOSHIBA Face Recognition
  141
- Modem
  145
  - Properties Menu
    146
  - Modem Selection
    146
  - Dialing Properties
    147
- TV Tuner
  148
- Wireless Communications
  149
  - Bluetooth Wireless Technology
    151
  - Worldwide Operation
    151
  - Radio Links
    151
  - Product Support
    152
  - Wireless Communication Switch
    152
- Lan
  153
  - Wireless Communication Indicator
    153
  - Connecting the Lan Cable
    154
- Cleaning the Computer
  155
- Moving the Computer
  156
- Heat Dispersal
  156
- Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection
  157
Chapter 5 The Keyboard

159
- Typewriter Keys
  159
- Function Keys: F1
  160
- Soft Keys: FN Key Combinations
  160
- Hot Keys
  161
- Windows Special Keys
  163
- Touchpad Enable/Disable Button
  163
- Generating ASCII Characters
  163
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

164
- Power Conditions
  164
- Power Indicators
  165
- Battery Types
  166
- Real Time Clock Battery
  167
- Care and Use of the Battery Pack
  168
  - Battery Charging Notice
    169
  - Monitoring Battery Capacity
    170
  - Maximizing Battery Operating Time
    170
  - Retaining Data with Power off
    171
  - Extending Battery Life
    171
- Replacing the Battery Pack
  172
- TOSHIBA Password Utility
  174
- Power-Up Modes
  175
- System Auto off
  176
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords

177
- HW Setup
  177
- Accessing HW Setup
  177
- HW Setup Window
  177
  - User Password
    178
  - Boot Priority
    179
  - Function Button
    179
  - Keyboard Backlight
    181
Chapter 8 Optional Devices

182
- Peripheral Devices
  182
- Power Devices
  182
- Expresscard
  183
- Removing an Expresscard
  184
- Bridge Media Slot
  185
- Memory Media
  186
- Additional Memory Module
  187
- Installing a Memory Module
  188
- Battery Charger
  190
- Battery Packs
  190
- Universal AC Adaptor
  190
- USB Floppy Diskette Drive
  191
- Esata (External Serial ATA)
  193
- External Monitor
  194
- Television Via HDMI
  196
- Security Lock
  200
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

201
- Problem Solving Process
  201
  - Preliminary Checklist
    202
  - Analyzing the Problem
    202
- Hardware and System Checklist
  203
  - Self Test
    204
  - Overheating Power down
    205
  - Real Time Clock
    207
  - Internal Display Panel
    208
  - Solid State Drive
    210
  - Hard Disk Drive
    210
  - DVD Super Multi Drive
    211
  - Infrared Receiver Window
    216
  - Touch Pad
    216
  - Usb Mouse
    218
  - Fingerprint Sensor
    219
  - Usb Device
    219
  - Usb Sleep and Charge Function
    220
  - Esata Device
    221
  - Volume Control
    223
  - Hdmi Monitor Output Function
    226
- TOSHIBA Support
  228
Chapter 10 Disclaimers

230
- Cpu
  230
  - Memory (Main System)
    231
  - Battery Life
    232
  - SSD/HDD Drive Capacity
    232
  - Lcd
    232
  - Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")
    232
  - Wireless LAN
    233
  - USB Sleep & Charge
    233
  - External HDD Capacity
    233
  - Non-Applicable Icons
    233
  - Copy Protection
    233
  - Images
    233
  - LCD Brightness and Eye Stain
    234
  - TV Tuner
    234
  - Safety Use for TV Tuner
    234
- Specifications
  236
  - Environmental Requirements
    236
Appendix A Specifications

238
Appendix B Display Controller

238
- Display Controller
  238
- V.90/V.92 Mode
  239
- AT Command
  241
Appendix C V.90/V.92

242
Appendix D Wireless LAN

242
- Card Specifications
  242
- Radio Characteristics
  243
- Supported Frequency Sub-Bands
  243
- AC Power Cord and Connectors
  247
  - Certification Agencies
    248
Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors

250
- TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
  250
Appendix F TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

251
- Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
  251
- Glossary
  252

Toshiba Satellite Pro A500D series Maintenance Manual (279 pages)

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 7 MB

Table of Contents

6
Table of Contents

11
- Chapter 1 Hardware Overview
  
  14
  - Features
    18
  - Inch HDD
    28
  - DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer)
    30
  - Power Supply
    31
  - Batteries
    33
    
    Battery Charging Control
    33
    
    Main Battery
    33
    
    RTC Battery
    34
- Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures
  
  35
Table of Contents

37
- Troubleshooting Introduction
  39
- Troubleshooting Flowchart
  40
- Power Supply Troubleshooting
  45
- Display Troubleshooting
  50
- Keyboard Troubleshooting
  53
- External USB Devices Troubleshooting
  55
- Touchpad Troubleshooting
  61
- Speaker Troubleshooting
  63
- Optical Drive Troubleshooting
  65
  - Modem Troubleshooting
    68
- Express Card Troubleshooting
  70
- Wireless LAN Troubleshooting
  72
- Camera Troubleshooting
  74
- Bluetooth Troubleshooting
  76
  - Bridge Media Slot Troubleshooting
    79
- HDD Troubleshooting
  81
- CRT Failure Troubleshooting
  83
- HDMI Troubleshooting
  85
- Display Port Troubleshooting
  87
- SPDIF Troubleshooting
  89
- MIC Troubleshooting
  91
- Finger Printer Troubleshooting
  93
  - Fm Tuner Failure Troubleshooting
    95
- E-SATA Troubleshooting
  98
- Felica Troubleshooting
  100
- UWB Troubleshooting
  102
- Troubleshooting
  104
- Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics
  
  106
Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics

107
- The Diagnostic Test
  108
  - Audio Sound Test
    108
  - Fan ON/OFF Test
    108
  - Main Battery Charge Test
    108
- Executing the Diagnostic Test
  109
  - FDD Test
    109
  - Memory Check
    109
  - Keyboard Test
    109
  - Mouse (Pad) Test
    109
  - LCD Pixels Mode Test
    109
- Display Configuration
  113
- Audio Sound Test
  114
- Fan ON/OFF Test
  115
- Main Battery Charge Test
  116
  - Fdd Test
    117
  - Memory Check
    118
  - Keyboard Test
    119
  - Mouse (Pad) Test
    122
  - Lcd Pixels Mode Test
    123
- Magnetic Switch Test
  124
  - LAN Test
    126
  - RTC Test
    129
  - BUTTON Test
    130
    
    Read DMI
    134
    
    Write DMI
    135
  - Sensor Test
    138
Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures

144

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Chapter 4 Operating Basics

Chapter 5 The Keyboard

Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords

Chapter 8 Optional Devices

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Chapter 10 Disclaimers

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Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors

Appendix F TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

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Toshiba Satellite Pro A500D series User Manual (269 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Chapter 4 Operating Basics

Chapter 5 The Keyboard

Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords

Chapter 8 Optional Devices

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Chapter 10 Disclaimers

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B Display Controller

Appendix C V.90/V.92

Appendix D Wireless LAN

Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors

Appendix F TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

Toshiba Satellite Pro A500D series Maintenance Manual (279 pages)

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

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