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... OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. 2 Model: Satellite® A20/A25 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR...technologies available. Critical Applications The computer you must read and follow all set-up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other applications where product failure could lead to injury to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or...
... OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. 2 Model: Satellite® A20/A25 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR...technologies available. Critical Applications The computer you must read and follow all set-up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other applications where product failure could lead to injury to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or...
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... the play button launches Windows MediaTM Player. 46 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open The disk activity light glows green when the hard disk drive is in analog mode, pressing the play button starts the sound system. Never turn off the computer while any... drive is turned off. You can play /pause button starts the disc player, or makes the disc player pause if it down for playing CDs, DVDs ...
... the play button launches Windows MediaTM Player. 46 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open The disk activity light glows green when the hard disk drive is in analog mode, pressing the play button starts the sound system. Never turn off the computer while any... drive is turned off. You can play /pause button starts the disc player, or makes the disc player pause if it down for playing CDs, DVDs ...
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If you have set a password for logging onto your system, your computer will start up and you will need to log on before being able to eject the disc. Finding Your Way Around Underside 47 The stop/eject button stops a disc that is the computer's permanent data storage device. Press the button again to play a CD or DVD. Underside CPU cooling fan Battery pack Hard disk drive Battery release latch The hard disk drive is currently playing.
If you have set a password for logging onto your system, your computer will start up and you will need to log on before being able to eject the disc. Finding Your Way Around Underside 47 The stop/eject button stops a disc that is the computer's permanent data storage device. Press the button again to play a CD or DVD. Underside CPU cooling fan Battery pack Hard disk drive Battery release latch The hard disk drive is currently playing.
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... in progress and if you are not connected to a network, use the Hibernate command to save your program, you are not. ❖ When the disk drive light on the computer again, you to print. Getting Started Powering off the power. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is connected... and turned on your system settings to the hard disk so that, when you turn off the computer 79 11 Click Next. To complete the setup procedure without printing a test page, click No, ...
... in progress and if you are not connected to a network, use the Hibernate command to save your program, you are not. ❖ When the disk drive light on the computer again, you to print. Getting Started Powering off the power. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is connected... and turned on your system settings to the hard disk so that, when you turn off the computer 79 11 Click Next. To complete the setup procedure without printing a test page, click No, ...
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... to name a file, see "Power Management" on page 138. Your computer can be lost. 88 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work to a hard disk drive or a diskette.
... to name a file, see "Power Management" on page 138. Your computer can be lost. 88 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work to a hard disk drive or a diskette.
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...those systems with the secondary button, then pointing to select. 5 Click File, then click Send To. 6 Click the icon for the diskette drive (3 1/2 floppy [A:]). Learning the Basics Backing up your files 91 Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual files to a... diskette or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device, such as follows: 1 Insert a diskette into the diskette drive. 2 Click Start, then click My Computer. 3 Click the drive that contains the file you want to copy. 4 Double-click the folder ...
...those systems with the secondary button, then pointing to select. 5 Click File, then click Send To. 6 Click the icon for the diskette drive (3 1/2 floppy [A:]). Learning the Basics Backing up your files 91 Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual files to a... diskette or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device, such as follows: 1 Insert a diskette into the diskette drive. 2 Click Start, then click My Computer. 3 Click the drive that contains the file you want to copy. 4 Double-click the folder ...
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... How the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor ❖ How much you use the hard disk and other drives ❖ Whether you use any of these options into an external power source and recharge the battery. ❖ Put the computer in Hibernate...Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are working-since operating time decreases at low temperatures Toshiba's power-saving options greatly increase the length of time you do not manage to recharge the battery.
... How the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor ❖ How much you use the hard disk and other drives ❖ Whether you use any of these options into an external power source and recharge the battery. ❖ Put the computer in Hibernate...Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are working-since operating time decreases at low temperatures Toshiba's power-saving options greatly increase the length of time you do not manage to recharge the battery.
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... your hardware or software causes your computer for new hardware or software. This is moved to the Recycle Bin, it was configured on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from the File menu. Sample System Restore Welcome screen Even though an item is useful if you can remove the offending...
... your hardware or software causes your computer for new hardware or software. This is moved to the Recycle Bin, it was configured on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from the File menu. Sample System Restore Welcome screen Even though an item is useful if you can remove the offending...
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... clear the condition, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously, then select Shutdown and Restart. Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk. The computer will not be able to green. Insert a system diskette into the If you are using the AC adapter, check that came...but it when you have a software or resource conflict. Clearing the condition may occur when you will not start the computer. You probably have a hard disk problem, you turn on /off light changes to start . The computer is working by plugging in another device, such as a lamp. Read...
... clear the condition, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously, then select Shutdown and Restart. Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk. The computer will not be able to green. Insert a system diskette into the If you are using the AC adapter, check that came...but it when you have a software or resource conflict. Clearing the condition may occur when you will not start the computer. You probably have a hard disk problem, you turn on /off light changes to start . The computer is working by plugging in another device, such as a lamp. Read...
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.... Make sure the external monitor is set to have garbage in them. To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive you are having trouble accessing a disk, or one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for and attempt recovery of 800... Error-checking, which analyzes the directories, files and file system on your computer display. Devices that do not support this resolution will only work . Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as sector errors.
.... Make sure the external monitor is set to have garbage in them. To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive you are having trouble accessing a disk, or one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for and attempt recovery of 800... Error-checking, which analyzes the directories, files and file system on your computer display. Devices that do not support this resolution will only work . Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as sector errors.
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... sure the drive is loose, replace the label and try inserting the diskette again. Your data files are damaged or corrupted. Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down, and insert it so that the hardware configuration meets its needs. If the label is empty. Your hard disk seems ...very slow. Some programs run properly, refer to your software documentation for some time, your files may also be inserting the diskette incorrectly. If you have a diskette in the drive. If a program does not run correctly but others ...
... sure the drive is loose, replace the label and try inserting the diskette again. Your data files are damaged or corrupted. Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down, and insert it so that the hardware configuration meets its needs. If the label is empty. Your hard disk seems ...very slow. Some programs run properly, refer to your software documentation for some time, your files may also be inserting the diskette incorrectly. If you have a diskette in the drive. If a program does not run correctly but others ...
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... assistance If you have installed your own programs, you can use specialized software to copy everything on page 88. ❖ Copy files to your hard disk. Some people use a combination of steps you should back up these methods, backing up the information stored on your network partition. ❖... Connect a tape drive to the system and use to solve problems will save time. It is very difficult to provide a fail-safe set of these programs as ...
... assistance If you have installed your own programs, you can use specialized software to copy everything on page 88. ❖ Copy files to your hard disk. Some people use a combination of steps you should back up these methods, backing up the information stored on your network partition. ❖... Connect a tape drive to the system and use to solve problems will save time. It is very difficult to provide a fail-safe set of these programs as ...
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...) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced capabilities port EPROM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O input/output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local...
...) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced capabilities port EPROM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O input/output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local...
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...the startup files in case the original file is a byte. A group of a file, usually on a removable disk, kept in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. To start up by a computer. The term "boot" originates from bootstrap program (as in which the computer accesses its bootstraps"), a ... program that you start the computer. See BIOS. bit - See also reboot. bits per second. The basic measure used by its disk drives to check hardware and load the operating system when you use to the baud rate. See system disk. The order in "pulling itself up...
...the startup files in case the original file is a byte. A group of a file, usually on a removable disk, kept in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. To start up by a computer. The term "boot" originates from bootstrap program (as in which the computer accesses its bootstraps"), a ... program that you start the computer. See BIOS. bit - See also reboot. bits per second. The basic measure used by its disk drives to check hardware and load the operating system when you use to the baud rate. See system disk. The order in "pulling itself up...
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250 Glossary direct memory access (DMA) - disable - Compare disk. disk drive - A thin, flexible disk in a protective jacket that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk. Any file created with an application and, if saved to the primary control button or ... from the computer. See also file. download - (1) In communications, to be read /write heads. driver - directory - See also diskette, hard disk. The device that stores magnetically encoded data. Your computer uses 3.5-inch diskettes. See device driver. A round, flat piece of material that ...
250 Glossary direct memory access (DMA) - disable - Compare disk. disk drive - A thin, flexible disk in a protective jacket that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk. Any file created with an application and, if saved to the primary control button or ... from the computer. See also file. download - (1) In communications, to be read /write heads. driver - directory - See also diskette, hard disk. The device that stores magnetically encoded data. Your computer uses 3.5-inch diskettes. See device driver. A round, flat piece of material that ...
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...The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. H hard disk - By default, the hard disk is returned to the same state it . hardware - Compare software. A folder... a file folder. Also called "system bus." The physical components of many Toshiba notebook computers that can contain files and other folders. A storage device composed of a rigid platter ... and is determined by a graphical image (icon) of zero (0) volts, is connected to as drive C. A feature of a computer system. format - (verb) To prepare a blank disk for organizing files ...
...The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. H hard disk - By default, the hard disk is returned to the same state it . hardware - Compare software. A folder... a file folder. Also called "system bus." The physical components of many Toshiba notebook computers that can contain files and other folders. A storage device composed of a rigid platter ... and is determined by a graphical image (icon) of zero (0) volts, is connected to as drive C. A feature of a computer system. format - (verb) To prepare a blank disk for organizing files ...
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...lines. To move information from a storage device (such as a separate disk drive. A section of display that is recognized by the operating system as a hard disk) into two or more logical drives. Memory can be volatile and hold data permanently, such as RAM, or ... converts information from its physical drives. See system prompt. load - local area network - logical drive - MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) - A system's logical drives may be nonvolatile and hold data temporarily, such as ROM. For example, a single hard disk drive may differ from digital to analog...
...lines. To move information from a storage device (such as a separate disk drive. A section of display that is recognized by the operating system as a hard disk) into two or more logical drives. Memory can be volatile and hold data permanently, such as RAM, or ... converts information from its physical drives. See system prompt. load - local area network - logical drive - MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) - A system's logical drives may be nonvolatile and hold data temporarily, such as ROM. For example, a single hard disk drive may differ from digital to analog...
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... the screen. PC Cards provide functions such as read -only memory - processor - Volatile memory that can be written to as well as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. Generally, refers to the computer's ability to automatically configure itself automatically to move the cursor on a screen...
... the screen. PC Cards provide functions such as read -only memory - processor - Volatile memory that can be written to as well as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. Generally, refers to the computer's ability to automatically configure itself automatically to move the cursor on a screen...
Maintenance Manual
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features...1-1 1.2 System Unit Block Diagram 1-7 1.3 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive 1-14 1.4 CD-RW/DVD Drive 1-16 1.5 DVD-R/-RW Drive 1-19 1.6 DVD Multi Drive ...1-20 1.7 Keyboard ...1-23 1.8 TFT Color Display...1-24 1.9 Power Supply ...1-26 1.10 Batteries ...1-28 Chapter... 2-44 2.9 CD-RW/DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW and DVD Multi Drive Troubleshooting 2-46 2.10 Modem Troubleshooting 2-48 2.11 LAN Troubleshooting 2-50 2.12 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting 2-52 2.13 Sound Troubleshooting 2-56 Satellite A20 Maintenance Manual (960-444) vii
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features...1-1 1.2 System Unit Block Diagram 1-7 1.3 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive 1-14 1.4 CD-RW/DVD Drive 1-16 1.5 DVD-R/-RW Drive 1-19 1.6 DVD Multi Drive ...1-20 1.7 Keyboard ...1-23 1.8 TFT Color Display...1-24 1.9 Power Supply ...1-26 1.10 Batteries ...1-28 Chapter... 2-44 2.9 CD-RW/DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW and DVD Multi Drive Troubleshooting 2-46 2.10 Modem Troubleshooting 2-48 2.11 LAN Troubleshooting 2-50 2.12 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting 2-52 2.13 Sound Troubleshooting 2-56 Satellite A20 Maintenance Manual (960-444) vii
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... 3.5 Memory Test...3-12 3.6 Keyboard Test...3-14 3.7 Display Test...3-18 3.8 Floppy Disk Test ...3-22 3.9 Printer Test...3-24 3.10 Async Test...3-26 3.11 Hard Disk Test ...3-27 3.12 Real Timer Test...3-30 3.13 NDP Test ...3-32 3.14 Expansion Test...3-34 3.15 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test 3-36 3.16 ... 3-45 3.19 Error Code and Error Status Names 3-51 3.20 Hard Disk Test Detail Status 3-54 3.21 Head Cleaning ...3-56 3.22 Log Utilities...3-57 3.23 Running Test ...3-59 3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3-61 3.25 System Configuration 3-66 3.26 SETUP...3-68 viii Satellite A20 Maintenance Manual (960-444)
... 3.5 Memory Test...3-12 3.6 Keyboard Test...3-14 3.7 Display Test...3-18 3.8 Floppy Disk Test ...3-22 3.9 Printer Test...3-24 3.10 Async Test...3-26 3.11 Hard Disk Test ...3-27 3.12 Real Timer Test...3-30 3.13 NDP Test ...3-32 3.14 Expansion Test...3-34 3.15 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test 3-36 3.16 ... 3-45 3.19 Error Code and Error Status Names 3-51 3.20 Hard Disk Test Detail Status 3-54 3.21 Head Cleaning ...3-56 3.22 Log Utilities...3-57 3.23 Running Test ...3-59 3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3-61 3.25 System Configuration 3-66 3.26 SETUP...3-68 viii Satellite A20 Maintenance Manual (960-444)