Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A20/A25
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Satellite® A20/A25 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: InTouch® Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 206 in this guide. TOSHIBA C6651-0503M1
Satellite® A20/A25 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: InTouch® Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 206 in this guide. TOSHIBA C6651-0503M1
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A20/A25
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...may not function properly and you may include a ReWritable CD and/or DVD drive(s), among the most advanced data storage technologies available. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. As with any new technology, you have purchased is not ...your important data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. 2 Model: Satellite® A20/A25 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other applications where product failure could lead ...
...may not function properly and you may include a ReWritable CD and/or DVD drive(s), among the most advanced data storage technologies available. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. As with any new technology, you have purchased is not ...your important data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. 2 Model: Satellite® A20/A25 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other applications where product failure could lead ...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A20/A25
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Taiwan Article 14 Article 17 Unless approved, for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. In event that any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency,... to be resumed until no interference occurs after improvement. These radar stations can be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery, any interference is restricted to indoor use due to ...
Taiwan Article 14 Article 17 Unless approved, for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. In event that any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency,... to be resumed until no interference occurs after improvement. These radar stations can be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery, any interference is restricted to indoor use due to ...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A20/A25
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... Inc. All other brand and product names are registered trademarks, and Windows Media is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. 23 Trademarks Satellite, InTouch and Noteworthy are registered trademarks, SelectServ is a registered trademark of IBM, Inc. PS/2 is a trademark of their respective ...trademark of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Disposal of Microsoft Corporation. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Toshiba under license. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your ...
... Inc. All other brand and product names are registered trademarks, and Windows Media is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. 23 Trademarks Satellite, InTouch and Noteworthy are registered trademarks, SelectServ is a registered trademark of IBM, Inc. PS/2 is a trademark of their respective ...trademark of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Disposal of Microsoft Corporation. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Toshiba under license. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your ...
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...Toshiba Authorized Service Provider. After your Internet connection has been made, start your network administrator about connecting to the Internet. See your Web browser. Connect to the Internet through other higher-speed communication methods, such as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable or a satellite ...you may need: ❖ A modem (one comes with your computer) ❖ A telephone line, DSL, a cable connection, or a satellite link ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) Once you have established an ISP account, you connect the...
...Toshiba Authorized Service Provider. After your Internet connection has been made, start your network administrator about connecting to the Internet. See your Web browser. Connect to the Internet through other higher-speed communication methods, such as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable or a satellite ...you may need: ❖ A modem (one comes with your computer) ❖ A telephone line, DSL, a cable connection, or a satellite link ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) Once you have established an ISP account, you connect the...
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... ISP. Web addresses can connect to the Internet by using the Internet The World Wide Web offers information as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite links.
... ISP. Web addresses can connect to the Internet by using the Internet The World Wide Web offers information as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite links.
Maintenance Manual
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... its proprietor and used by Toshiba Corporation. Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A20 Series Maintenance Manual First edition May 2003 Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for the TOSHIBA A20 Series Portable Personal Computer at the time of Toshiba. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages...countries/regions. No patent liability is a trademark of the information contained herein. ii Satellite A20 Maintenance Manual (960-444) Trademarks Intel, Intel SpeedStep and Pentium are subject to the use of Eastman Kodak. Windows and Microsoft are accurate for accuracy.
... its proprietor and used by Toshiba Corporation. Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A20 Series Maintenance Manual First edition May 2003 Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for the TOSHIBA A20 Series Portable Personal Computer at the time of Toshiba. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages...countries/regions. No patent liability is a trademark of the information contained herein. ii Satellite A20 Maintenance Manual (960-444) Trademarks Intel, Intel SpeedStep and Pentium are subject to the use of Eastman Kodak. Windows and Microsoft are accurate for accuracy.
Maintenance Manual
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... (960-444) iii q Be sure to use only the same model battery or an equivalent battery recommended by Toshiba. Preface This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A20 Series, referred to as shown below. The procedures described in the field. WARNING: "Warning" indicates the existence...
... (960-444) iii q Be sure to use only the same model battery or an equivalent battery recommended by Toshiba. Preface This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A20 Series, referred to as shown below. The procedures described in the field. WARNING: "Warning" indicates the existence...
Maintenance Manual
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... divided into the following : q Handling the LCD module q Board layout q Pin assignments q Keyboard scan/character codes q Key layout q Wiring diagrams q BIOS Rewrite Procedures q Reliability iv Satellite A20 Maintenance Manual (960-444) Appendices The appendices describe the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the...
... divided into the following : q Handling the LCD module q Board layout q Pin assignments q Keyboard scan/character codes q Key layout q Wiring diagrams q BIOS Rewrite Procedures q Reliability iv Satellite A20 Maintenance Manual (960-444) Appendices The appendices describe the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the...
Maintenance Manual
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... two or more keys. The key top symbol as it appears on its display is printed in the boldface type below : Format complete System transferred Satellite A20 Maintenance Manual (960-444) v We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by the computer that you to type in is shown in...
... two or more keys. The key top symbol as it appears on its display is printed in the boldface type below : Format complete System transferred Satellite A20 Maintenance Manual (960-444) v We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by the computer that you to type in is shown in...
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..., 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
..., 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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... 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)
... 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)
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... 4.24 PC Card Slot...4-63 4.25 Speakers ...4-65 4.26 Touch Pad Switch...4-67 4.27 Display Mask...4-68 4.28 FL Inverter ...4-70 4.29 LCD Module ...4-72 Satellite A20 Maintenance Manual (960-444) ix
... 4.24 PC Card Slot...4-63 4.25 Speakers ...4-65 4.26 Touch Pad Switch...4-67 4.27 Display Mask...4-68 4.28 FL Inverter ...4-70 4.29 LCD Module ...4-72 Satellite A20 Maintenance Manual (960-444) ix
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4.30 Wireless LAN Antenna/Blutooth Antenna/Display Cover 4-76 4.31 Fluorescent Lamp ...4-85 Appendices Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Appendix F Appendix G Appendix H Appendix I Handling the LCD Module A-1 Board Layout B-1 Pin Assignments C-1 Keyboard Scan/Character Codes D-1 Key Layout...E-1 Wiring Diagram F-1 BIOS Rewrite Procedures G-1 EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures H-1 Reliability...I-1 x Satellite A20 Maintenance Manual (960-444)
4.30 Wireless LAN Antenna/Blutooth Antenna/Display Cover 4-76 4.31 Fluorescent Lamp ...4-85 Appendices Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Appendix F Appendix G Appendix H Appendix I Handling the LCD Module A-1 Board Layout B-1 Pin Assignments C-1 Keyboard Scan/Character Codes D-1 Key Layout...E-1 Wiring Diagram F-1 BIOS Rewrite Procedures G-1 EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures H-1 Reliability...I-1 x Satellite A20 Maintenance Manual (960-444)
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1 Hardware Overview Chapter 1 Contents 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 1.8.1 LCD Module 1-24 1.8.2 FL Inverter Board 1-25 1.9 Power Supply...1-26 1.10 Batteries...1-28 1.10.1 Main Battery 1-28 1.10.2 Battery LED (Main Battery 1-28 1.10.3 Battery Charging Control 1-29 1.10.4 RTC battery 1-30 Satellite A20 Maintenance Manual (960-444) 1-iii
1 Hardware Overview Chapter 1 Contents 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 1.8.1 LCD Module 1-24 1.8.2 FL Inverter Board 1-25 1.9 Power Supply...1-26 1.10 Batteries...1-28 1.10.1 Main Battery 1-28 1.10.2 Battery LED (Main Battery 1-28 1.10.3 Battery Charging Control 1-29 1.10.4 RTC battery 1-30 Satellite A20 Maintenance Manual (960-444) 1-iii
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... specifications 1-25 Power supply board output rating 1-27 Battery specifications 1-28 Time required for quick charges 1-29 RTC battery charging/data preservation time 1-30 1-iv Satellite A20 Maintenance Manual (960-444)
... specifications 1-25 Power supply board output rating 1-27 Battery specifications 1-28 Time required for quick charges 1-29 RTC battery charging/data preservation time 1-30 1-iv Satellite A20 Maintenance Manual (960-444)
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1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview 1 Features 1.1 Features The Toshiba Satellite A20 Personal Computer uses extensive Large Scale Integration (LSI), and Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to best meet the customer's needs. This computer incorporates ...DDR-SDRAM slots are available for installation of a 128MB, 256MB, 512MB or 1GB memory module, for a total of the following features: q Processor • Intel Desktop Pentium 4 Processor The processor runs at one of 2GB. q USB FDD A 3.5-inch USB FDD accommodates both 2HD (1.44MB) and 2DD (720KB) disks.
1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview 1 Features 1.1 Features The Toshiba Satellite A20 Personal Computer uses extensive Large Scale Integration (LSI), and Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to best meet the customer's needs. This computer incorporates ...DDR-SDRAM slots are available for installation of a 128MB, 256MB, 512MB or 1GB memory module, for a total of the following features: q Processor • Intel Desktop Pentium 4 Processor The processor runs at one of 2GB. q USB FDD A 3.5-inch USB FDD accommodates both 2HD (1.44MB) and 2DD (720KB) disks.
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... A full-size, DVD Multi drive module lets you record data to the fixed CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive on -screen pointer and scrolling of windows. 1-2 Satellite A20 Maintenance Manual (960-444) ROM drive module lets you can use 85(US)/86(UK)-key keyboard provides a numeric keypad overlay for fast numeric data...
... A full-size, DVD Multi drive module lets you record data to the fixed CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive on -screen pointer and scrolling of windows. 1-2 Satellite A20 Maintenance Manual (960-444) ROM drive module lets you can use 85(US)/86(UK)-key keyboard provides a numeric keypad overlay for fast numeric data...
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... system and provides hot insertion/ejection capability. It is equipped with LAN circuits that backs up to display 64k colors at a resolution of SDRAM chips. Satellite A20 Maintenance Manual (960-444) 1-3 q Infrared port The infrared port is compatible with Fast InfraRed (FIR) standards enabling cableless 1.15 Mbps, 4 Mbps, 115.2 kbps, 57.6 kbps...
... system and provides hot insertion/ejection capability. It is equipped with LAN circuits that backs up to display 64k colors at a resolution of SDRAM chips. Satellite A20 Maintenance Manual (960-444) 1-3 q Infrared port The infrared port is compatible with Fast InfraRed (FIR) standards enabling cableless 1.15 Mbps, 4 Mbps, 115.2 kbps, 57.6 kbps...