User Guide
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...repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be required. Disconnection If you to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service... to make any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of the sending machine or such business, other electronic device, including Fax machines, to make changes in ...
...repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be required. Disconnection If you to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service... to make any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of the sending machine or such business, other electronic device, including Fax machines, to make changes in ...
User Guide
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... using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can install one or two memory modules. If you turn on may damage the computer, the module, or both. You will sound when you install a memory module that came with the computer's power on the computer. Installing a memory module with your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. A memory module...
... using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can install one or two memory modules. If you turn on may damage the computer, the module, or both. You will sound when you install a memory module that came with the computer's power on the computer. Installing a memory module with your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. A memory module...
User Guide
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... computer. 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that you may have built up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 58 Getting Started Adding memory Memory module slot cover Sample removing the memory module slot cover 7 Place the screw and the cover in place. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its pin connector on the memory module connector...
... computer. 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that you may have built up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 58 Getting Started Adding memory Memory module slot cover Sample removing the memory module slot cover 7 Place the screw and the cover in place. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its pin connector on the memory module connector...
User Guide
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... warning set , the computer will automatically turn off until you open it is still on. ❖ If you need a larger screen. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the left side of the computer. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices Closing the display panel When you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer for your operating system and devices. If...
... warning set , the computer will automatically turn off until you open it is still on. ❖ If you need a larger screen. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the left side of the computer. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices Closing the display panel When you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer for your operating system and devices. If...
User Guide
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... if the operating system is one, remove it and press any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to continue. If you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours. The computer displays the Non-system disk or disk error message. Make sure there...
... if the operating system is one, remove it and press any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to continue. If you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours. The computer displays the Non-system disk or disk error message. Make sure there...
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If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen flickers. The screen does not look right. The Settings tab allows you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5...
If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen flickers. The screen does not look right. The Settings tab allows you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5...
User Guide
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218 Hot Keys Display brightness Display brightness Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on page 73. Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off . Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad.
218 Hot Keys Display brightness Display brightness Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on page 73. Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off . Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad.
User Guide
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... you start and setup ConfigFree. 221 Using ConfigFree™ with an "X." Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar. ❖ Press the Toshiba Console button (if applicable to your computer is not connected to a network...
... you start and setup ConfigFree. 221 Using ConfigFree™ with an "X." Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar. ❖ Press the Toshiba Console button (if applicable to your computer is not connected to a network...
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..., you can set the power status of a home page that environment and connect to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings. Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up profiles to the device. Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard...
..., you can set the power status of a home page that environment and connect to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings. Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up profiles to the device. Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard...
User Guide
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... setup 47 computer-friendly environment 41 computing tips 83 connecting to a power source 49 connection set up 144 control buttons 73 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 86 D desktop creating new icon 139 major features 139 desktop exploration 138 desktop icons 139 Device Manager 193 checking properties 194 disabling a device 193, 194 devices keyboard 78 mouse 78 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 183 Disk Defragmenter 201 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 201 missing files/trouble accessing a disk...
... setup 47 computer-friendly environment 41 computing tips 83 connecting to a power source 49 connection set up 144 control buttons 73 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 86 D desktop creating new icon 139 major features 139 desktop exploration 138 desktop icons 139 Device Manager 193 checking properties 194 disabling a device 193, 194 devices keyboard 78 mouse 78 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 183 Disk Defragmenter 201 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 201 missing files/trouble accessing a disk...
User Guide
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... display device external 76 display modes hot key 217 display output settings 77 display panel closing 76 display, external adjusting 78 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 127 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 192 double-click 73 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive cannot access disc 202 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive drive tray will not open 202 problems 202 troubleshooting 194 E energy saving features 114 ergonomics 44 error messages device driver conflict 191 general hardware problem 191 non-system disk or disk error 188, 202 problem with display settings/ current settings not working...
... display device external 76 display modes hot key 217 display output settings 77 display panel closing 76 display, external adjusting 78 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 127 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 192 double-click 73 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive cannot access disc 202 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive drive tray will not open 202 problems 202 troubleshooting 194 E energy saving features 114 ergonomics 44 error messages device driver conflict 191 general hardware problem 191 non-system disk or disk error 188, 202 problem with display settings/ current settings not working...
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... mode 214 Stand By mode 215 volume mute 213 hot key power usage mode 129 hot key utility 168, 169 hot keys 213 hot swapping PC Cards 101 I icon 139 definition 39 desktop 139 hint 39 Internet Explorer 140 moving to desktop 139 recycle bin 140 safety 38 technical note 39 Industry Canada requirement 4 installation memory module 56 installing memory modules 55 mouse 78 instant passwords, using 175 Internal/External mode 199 Internet bookmarked site not found 190 connecting...
... mode 214 Stand By mode 215 volume mute 213 hot key power usage mode 129 hot key utility 168, 169 hot keys 213 hot swapping PC Cards 101 I icon 139 definition 39 desktop 139 hint 39 Internet Explorer 140 moving to desktop 139 recycle bin 140 safety 38 technical note 39 Industry Canada requirement 4 installation memory module 56 installing memory modules 55 mouse 78 instant passwords, using 175 Internal/External mode 199 Internet bookmarked site not found 190 connecting...
User Guide
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... upgrading 142 modules Wi-Fi Mini PC 136 monitor 76 connecting 76 not working 198 mouse installing 78 serial 78 using 132 N network 166 accessing 143 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 143 networking wireless 143 O office computing 131 opening the display panel 53 optional devices 131 other documentation 39 overlay keys 87 P password deleting a supervisor 177 disabling a user 176 supervisor set up 176 passwords instant, using 175 setting user 174 PC Card checklist 204 CIS (Card Information Structure) 204 configuring 158 errors 206 hot...
... upgrading 142 modules Wi-Fi Mini PC 136 monitor 76 connecting 76 not working 198 mouse installing 78 serial 78 using 132 N network 166 accessing 143 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 143 networking wireless 143 O office computing 131 opening the display panel 53 optional devices 131 other documentation 39 overlay keys 87 P password deleting a supervisor 177 disabling a user 176 supervisor set up 176 passwords instant, using 175 setting user 174 PC Card checklist 204 CIS (Card Information Structure) 204 configuring 158 errors 206 hot...
Maintenance Manual
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..." indicates the existence of the computer may result in property damage, if the safety instruction is a BTO-support personal computer. Preface This maintenance manual describes how to strictly. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Four types of these messages will be sure to your safe maintenance service. Satellite A50/TECRA A 2 Maintenance Manual (960-478) iii q Be sure to use only the same model battery or an equivalent battery recommended by Toshiba. Be...
..." indicates the existence of the computer may result in property damage, if the safety instruction is a BTO-support personal computer. Preface This maintenance manual describes how to strictly. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Four types of these messages will be sure to your safe maintenance service. Satellite A50/TECRA A 2 Maintenance Manual (960-478) iii q Be sure to use only the same model battery or an equivalent battery recommended by Toshiba. Be...
Maintenance Manual
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... and VRAM in CPU) and 512KB L2 cache q Memory Two SO-DIMM slots for DDR333 or DDR266. q Microprocessor [CPU Easy Replaceable] Microprocessor used is a high performance all- q HDD Single 20GB, 30GB, 40GB, 60GB or 80GB internal drive. 2.5 inch x 9.5mm height. Satellite A50/TECRA A 2 Maintenance Manual (960-478 ) 1-1 in 256MB, 512MB and 1,024MB sizes. 1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview 1 Features 1.1 Features The Satellite A50/TECRA A2 is different from each model.
... and VRAM in CPU) and 512KB L2 cache q Memory Two SO-DIMM slots for DDR333 or DDR266. q Microprocessor [CPU Easy Replaceable] Microprocessor used is a high performance all- q HDD Single 20GB, 30GB, 40GB, 60GB or 80GB internal drive. 2.5 inch x 9.5mm height. Satellite A50/TECRA A 2 Maintenance Manual (960-478 ) 1-1 in 256MB, 512MB and 1,024MB sizes. 1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview 1 Features 1.1 Features The Satellite A50/TECRA A2 is different from each model.
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...-ROM: 105, DVD-ROM: 120, DVD-RAM: 130 (Typ.) CD-ROM: 105, DVD-ROM: 120, DVD-RAM: 130 (Typ.) 2,048KB CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CDROM XA, CD -I, CD -I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD), Multisession CD (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, CD-R, CD-RW, Portfolio), CD-R, CD-RW DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-R (Ver.1.0, Ver.2.1) 1-18 Satellite A50/TECRA A2 Maintenance Manual (960-478) 1 Hardware Overview 1.7 DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive 1.7 DVD-ROM...
...-ROM: 105, DVD-ROM: 120, DVD-RAM: 130 (Typ.) CD-ROM: 105, DVD-ROM: 120, DVD-RAM: 130 (Typ.) 2,048KB CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CDROM XA, CD -I, CD -I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD), Multisession CD (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, CD-R, CD-RW, Portfolio), CD-R, CD-RW DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-R (Ver.1.0, Ver.2.1) 1-18 Satellite A50/TECRA A2 Maintenance Manual (960-478) 1 Hardware Overview 1.7 DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive 1.7 DVD-ROM...
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System Board 3. 3.5" USB FDD 4. 2.5" HDD 5. Touch pad 8. Detailed replacement procedures are : 1. External USB cable 13. Microphone 16. LAN 11. Work disk (for wireless LAN troubleshooting Satellite A50/TECRA A2 Maintenance Manual (960-478) 2-1 Toshiba-EMI DVD-ROM test disk TSD-1 18. Display 7. DVD-ROM media (normal media on the market) 21. RJ-11 connector checker LED 22. Personal computer that can communicate by wireless LAN for USB FDD testing) 5. Modem 10. Phillips screwdrivers NOTE: Be sure to malfunction. (The "FRU" means the replaceable...
System Board 3. 3.5" USB FDD 4. 2.5" HDD 5. Touch pad 8. Detailed replacement procedures are : 1. External USB cable 13. Microphone 16. LAN 11. Work disk (for wireless LAN troubleshooting Satellite A50/TECRA A2 Maintenance Manual (960-478) 2-1 Toshiba-EMI DVD-ROM test disk TSD-1 18. Display 7. DVD-ROM media (normal media on the market) 21. RJ-11 connector checker LED 22. Personal computer that can communicate by wireless LAN for USB FDD testing) 5. Modem 10. Phillips screwdrivers NOTE: Be sure to malfunction. (The "FRU" means the replaceable...
Maintenance Manual
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... out TX BUFFER FULL time out parity error framing error overrun error line status error modem status error Bad Command Error Address Mark Not Found Record Not Found HDC Not Reset Error Drive Not Initialize HDC overrun (DRQ) DMA Boundary Error Bad Sector Bad Track Error ECC Error ECC recover enable HDC Error Seek Error Time Out Error Drive Not Ready Undefined Error Write Fault Satellite A50/TECRA A2 Maintenance Manual (960 -478) 3-52
... out TX BUFFER FULL time out parity error framing error overrun error line status error modem status error Bad Command Error Address Mark Not Found Record Not Found HDC Not Reset Error Drive Not Initialize HDC overrun (DRQ) DMA Boundary Error Bad Sector Bad Track Error ECC Error ECC recover enable HDC Error Seek Error Time Out Error Drive Not Ready Undefined Error Write Fault Satellite A50/TECRA A2 Maintenance Manual (960 -478) 3-52
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... Figure 4-3 Removing Memory Slot Cover Satellite A50/TECRA A2 Maintenance Manual (960-478) 4-11 Removing the memory module To remove a memory module, confirm that the computer is in boot mode. Memory Slot Cover Screw with e-ring) securing the memory slot cover. 3. Removing a memory module with the power on the terminals may cause memory access problems. Never press hard or bend the memory module. Do not touch the memory module terminals. Then perform the following procedure (See Figure 4-3, 4-4). 1. Turn the computer upside down. 2. Remove the memory slot cover from the...
... Figure 4-3 Removing Memory Slot Cover Satellite A50/TECRA A2 Maintenance Manual (960-478) 4-11 Removing the memory module To remove a memory module, confirm that the computer is in boot mode. Memory Slot Cover Screw with e-ring) securing the memory slot cover. 3. Removing a memory module with the power on the terminals may cause memory access problems. Never press hard or bend the memory module. Do not touch the memory module terminals. Then perform the following procedure (See Figure 4-3, 4-4). 1. Turn the computer upside down. 2. Remove the memory slot cover from the...
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... 4-5 Removing MDC Modem Satellite A50/TECRA A2 Maintenance Manual (960-478) 4-13 CAUTION:Since the MDC slot cover is easily broken, remove the memory cover first before removing the MDC slot cover. Turn the computer upside down. 2. Remove the following describes the procedure for removing an MDC modem (See Figure 4-5). Remove the MDC cable from the connector on the system board. 5. When replacing the MDC mode, The power must be turned off when you remove...
... 4-5 Removing MDC Modem Satellite A50/TECRA A2 Maintenance Manual (960-478) 4-13 CAUTION:Since the MDC slot cover is easily broken, remove the memory cover first before removing the MDC slot cover. Turn the computer upside down. 2. Remove the following describes the procedure for removing an MDC modem (See Figure 4-5). Remove the MDC cable from the connector on the system board. 5. When replacing the MDC mode, The power must be turned off when you remove...