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... to maximize data throughput on both the PCI bus and the CardBus. • Supports ring indicate , SUSPEND#, and PCI CLKRUN# protocols and PCI bus Lock(Lock#). • Fully interoperable with FireWire and i.LINK implementations of IEEE Std 1394. • Two IEEE Std 1394a-2000 fully compliant cable ports at 100M... host latency. • Separate cable bias(TPBIAS) for each port. • Register access fail interrupt when the PHY SCLK is not active. 1-12 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit • HRTF 3D positional audio. • 3D Stereo Enhancement.
... to maximize data throughput on both the PCI bus and the CardBus. • Supports ring indicate , SUSPEND#, and PCI CLKRUN# protocols and PCI bus Lock(Lock#). • Fully interoperable with FireWire and i.LINK implementations of IEEE Std 1394. • Two IEEE Std 1394a-2000 fully compliant cable ports at 100M... host latency. • Separate cable bias(TPBIAS) for each port. • Register access fail interrupt when the PHY SCLK is not active. 1-12 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit • HRTF 3D positional audio. • 3D Stereo Enhancement.
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..., for Europe) 2. To determine whether the "Fn" key is drawn on the screen changes to check if LCD display brightness change gradually. S (US, for America) 3. Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3-15 3.12 Keyboard Test 3. Before keyboard test starts, the keyboard matrix code should be tested in the keyboard test. It will... display. When any key is passed or failed after the question. NOTE: The "Fn" key cannot be chosen as shown below display: 1. NOTE: The Num Lock and the Overlay mode must be off to execute the keyboard test.
..., for Europe) 2. To determine whether the "Fn" key is drawn on the screen changes to check if LCD display brightness change gradually. S (US, for America) 3. Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3-15 3.12 Keyboard Test 3. Before keyboard test starts, the keyboard matrix code should be tested in the keyboard test. It will... display. When any key is passed or failed after the question. NOTE: The "Fn" key cannot be chosen as shown below display: 1. NOTE: The Num Lock and the Overlay mode must be off to execute the keyboard test.
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... that is displayed on a scale from slow to test an external USB mouse. Button Assignments (Left + Right / Right button, either Unassigned or Drag Lock) 4. The Touch Pad button subtest allows users to move between selections: 1. Tests and Diagnostics 3.12 Mouse (Pad) Test The Mouse test allows the ...values to the following, using the Touch Pad or "Tab" key to test their Touch Pad buttons. Acceleration (Off, Low, Medium, High) 3. Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3-17 3.13 Mouse (Pad) Test 3. Swap Buttons (Left /Right) NOTE: The Touch Pad test cannot be used to fast) 2.
... that is displayed on a scale from slow to test an external USB mouse. Button Assignments (Left + Right / Right button, either Unassigned or Drag Lock) 4. The Touch Pad button subtest allows users to move between selections: 1. Tests and Diagnostics 3.12 Mouse (Pad) Test The Mouse test allows the ...values to the following, using the Touch Pad or "Tab" key to test their Touch Pad buttons. Acceleration (Off, Low, Medium, High) 3. Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3-17 3.13 Mouse (Pad) Test 3. Swap Buttons (Left /Right) NOTE: The Touch Pad test cannot be used to fast) 2.
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Remove the battery pack from the battery bay, follow the steps below. 1. Release the battery pack release latch (2). 4. 4 Replacement Procedures 4.2 Battery Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack from the bay (3). 1 2 3 Battery pack release latch Battery pack Battery Figure 4-1 Removing the battery pack NOTE: For environmental reasons, do not throw away a spent battery pack. Disengage the battery pack lock (1). 3. Please return spent battery packs to Toshiba. 2 1 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4-7 Turn the computer upside down. 2.
Remove the battery pack from the battery bay, follow the steps below. 1. Release the battery pack release latch (2). 4. 4 Replacement Procedures 4.2 Battery Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack from the bay (3). 1 2 3 Battery pack release latch Battery pack Battery Figure 4-1 Removing the battery pack NOTE: For environmental reasons, do not throw away a spent battery pack. Disengage the battery pack lock (1). 3. Please return spent battery packs to Toshiba. 2 1 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4-7 Turn the computer upside down. 2.
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... bay. Slide the battery pack into place, if necessary. Eject button Figure 4-2 Removing a PC Card 4-8 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba as replacements. 1. WARNING: The battery is a lithium ion battery and can explode if not properly replaced, used..., handled or disposed of. The battery bay latch will click automatically. 2. Lock the battery pack lock and battery pack release latch...
... bay. Slide the battery pack into place, if necessary. Eject button Figure 4-2 Removing a PC Card 4-8 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba as replacements. 1. WARNING: The battery is a lithium ion battery and can explode if not properly replaced, used..., handled or disposed of. The battery bay latch will click automatically. 2. Lock the battery pack lock and battery pack release latch...
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Slide the Slim Select Bay latch to lock position. 4-12 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Slide the Slim Select Bay latch to unlock position. 4. Turn the computer upside down. 2. 4 Replacement Procedures 4.5 Optical Drive Module Removing the ...
Slide the Slim Select Bay latch to lock position. 4-12 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Slide the Slim Select Bay latch to unlock position. 4. Turn the computer upside down. 2. 4 Replacement Procedures 4.5 Optical Drive Module Removing the ...
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...and set 2) (2/4) Cap Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop No. Make Break Make Break 29 \ | 2B AB 5D F0 5D 30 Caps Lock 3A BA 58 F0 58 31 A 1E 9E 1C F0 1C 32 S 1F 9F 1B F0 1B 33 D 20 A0 23 F0 23 34... F 21 A1 2B F0 2B 35 G 22 A2 34 F0 34 36 H 23 A3 33 F0 33 37 J 24 A4 3B F0 3B 38 K 25 A5 42 F0 42 39 L 26 A6 4B F0 4B 40 .... > 34 B4 49 F0 49 55 / ? 35 B5 4A F0 4A 57 Shift (R) 36 B6 59 F0 59 Note *5 *2 *2 *2 *2 *3 *2 *2 *2 *2 D-2 TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual
...and set 2) (2/4) Cap Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop No. Make Break Make Break 29 \ | 2B AB 5D F0 5D 30 Caps Lock 3A BA 58 F0 58 31 A 1E 9E 1C F0 1C 32 S 1F 9F 1B F0 1B 33 D 20 A0 23 F0 23 34... F 21 A1 2B F0 2B 35 G 22 A2 34 F0 34 36 H 23 A3 33 F0 33 37 J 24 A4 3B F0 3B 38 K 25 A5 42 F0 42 39 L 26 A6 4B F0 4B 40 .... > 34 B4 49 F0 49 55 / ? 35 B5 4A F0 4A 57 Shift (R) 36 B6 59 F0 59 Note *5 *2 *2 *2 *2 *3 *2 *2 *2 *2 D-2 TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual
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... module 8-8 Additional battery pack 8-9 Additional AC adaptor 8-9 Expansion port 8-10 External monitor 8-10 Television 8-10 i.LINK (IEEE1394 8-11 Precautions 8-11 Connecting 8-11 Disconnecting 8-12 Security lock 8-12 Advanced Port Replicator III 8-13 Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor 8-13 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9-1 Preliminary checklist 9-2 Analyzing the problem 9-2 Hardware and system...;RW drive (DVD Dual Drive 9-10 DVD Super Multi drive 9-11 Diskette drive 9-12 Sound system 9-12 PC Card 9-13 Printer 9-13 Memory cards 9-13 TECRA A3/S2 xxviii
... module 8-8 Additional battery pack 8-9 Additional AC adaptor 8-9 Expansion port 8-10 External monitor 8-10 Television 8-10 i.LINK (IEEE1394 8-11 Precautions 8-11 Connecting 8-11 Disconnecting 8-12 Security lock 8-12 Advanced Port Replicator III 8-13 Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor 8-13 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9-1 Preliminary checklist 9-2 Analyzing the problem 9-2 Hardware and system...;RW drive (DVD Dual Drive 9-10 DVD Super Multi drive 9-11 Diskette drive 9-12 Sound system 9-12 PC Card 9-13 Printer 9-13 Memory cards 9-13 TECRA A3/S2 xxviii
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... Receives an optional security lock in support for Ethernet LAN (10Mbps, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100Mbps, 100BASE-TX), or Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000Mbps, 1000BASE-T). A wireless LAN mini-PCI card that ... wireless LAN module. Security Boot-up password protection. Two level password architecture. It has a Frequency Channel Selection (2.4 or 5 GHz) and allows roaming over multiple channels. TECRA A3/S2 1-9 Bluetooth is compatible with other nearby devices like mobile computers, mobile phones, and digital cameras. The computer has built-in order to anchor the...
... Receives an optional security lock in support for Ethernet LAN (10Mbps, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100Mbps, 100BASE-TX), or Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000Mbps, 1000BASE-T). A wireless LAN mini-PCI card that ... wireless LAN module. Security Boot-up password protection. Two level password architecture. It has a Frequency Channel Selection (2.4 or 5 GHz) and allows roaming over multiple channels. TECRA A3/S2 1-9 Bluetooth is compatible with other nearby devices like mobile computers, mobile phones, and digital cameras. The computer has built-in order to anchor the...
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... you purchased.) This 15-pin port lets you purchased. 45 The back side of the computer Security Lock Modem Jack LAN Jack RGB (Monitor) Port A security cabel attaches to this port. SECURITY LOCK 2. DC IN 15V JACK * available depending on the model you purchased.) This jack lets you plug...DC IN 15V Jack The DC-IN socket is a modem jack that lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to deter theft. TECRA A3/S2 2-7 Back side The following figure shows the computer back panel. MODEM JACK * 3. In areas where an internal modem is installed as standard ...
... you purchased.) This 15-pin port lets you purchased. 45 The back side of the computer Security Lock Modem Jack LAN Jack RGB (Monitor) Port A security cabel attaches to this port. SECURITY LOCK 2. DC IN 15V JACK * available depending on the model you purchased.) This jack lets you plug...DC IN 15V Jack The DC-IN socket is a modem jack that lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to deter theft. TECRA A3/S2 2-7 Back side The following figure shows the computer back panel. MODEM JACK * 3. In areas where an internal modem is installed as standard ...
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... adaptor is closed before turning over your computer. 7 5 6 3 4 2 1 9 2 1 1. Battery Pack Lock There are two battery latches that secure the battery pack. A pin or similar object can damage the computer's circuitry. ...lock. Keep foreign objects out of the computer. SLIM SELECT BAY LATCH * 7. FAN VENT * available depending on the battery pack, refer to remove the battery pack. The Grand Tour Underside The following figure shows the underside of the docking port. Make sure the display is not connected. DOCKING PORT 8 5. DOCKING HOLE 9. TECRA A3...
... adaptor is closed before turning over your computer. 7 5 6 3 4 2 1 9 2 1 1. Battery Pack Lock There are two battery latches that secure the battery pack. A pin or similar object can damage the computer's circuitry. ...lock. Keep foreign objects out of the computer. SLIM SELECT BAY LATCH * 7. FAN VENT * available depending on the battery pack, refer to remove the battery pack. The Grand Tour Underside The following figure shows the underside of the docking port. Make sure the display is not connected. DOCKING PORT 8 5. DOCKING HOLE 9. TECRA A3...
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...Expansion section in Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Slim Select Bay Latch Slide this socket to install a memory module to increase your computer's memory. TECRA A3/S2 2-9 FAN Vent FAN Vent helps CPU keep from overheating. To prevent possible over heating of the CPU, never block the fan vent. ... Memory Socket Use this latch to remove the Select Bay. (This function is available depending on the model you purchased.) Slim Select Bay Lock To secure the Slim Select Bay. (This function is available depending on the model you purchased.) Docking Holes These holes ensure a proper...
...Expansion section in Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Slim Select Bay Latch Slide this socket to install a memory module to increase your computer's memory. TECRA A3/S2 2-9 FAN Vent FAN Vent helps CPU keep from overheating. To prevent possible over heating of the CPU, never block the fan vent. ... Memory Socket Use this latch to remove the Select Bay. (This function is available depending on the model you purchased.) Slim Select Bay Lock To secure the Slim Select Bay. (This function is available depending on the model you purchased.) Docking Holes These holes ensure a proper...
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...United States 2 Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East 3 Southeast Asia, East Asia 4 Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America, South America, Caribbean TECRA A3/S2 2-12 When the computer is installed in the computer: CD-RW/ DVD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, DVD-R/-RW drive, DVD±R/±RW...of the following optical media drives is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter. The Caps Lock LED lights when you purchase DVD-Video, make sure it matches your drive, otherwise it will not play properly. Optical Media drive One...
...United States 2 Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East 3 Southeast Asia, East Asia 4 Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America, South America, Caribbean TECRA A3/S2 2-12 When the computer is installed in the computer: CD-RW/ DVD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, DVD-R/-RW drive, DVD±R/±RW...of the following optical media drives is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter. The Caps Lock LED lights when you purchase DVD-Video, make sure it matches your drive, otherwise it will not play properly. Optical Media drive One...
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... limitations Standby will lose all unsaved data and could potentially damage critical files. Only use step 3 if the operating system freezes or locks up due to time in the Control Panel. Performing step 3 should only ever be a last resort as you restart the computer ... This feature must be enabled. Refer to static electricity or electrical noise. Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver. 3. When you turn the computer off, then press it a second to a crash. Select Restart from the Turn Off Computer window in hibernation mode. TECRA A3/S2 3-11
... limitations Standby will lose all unsaved data and could potentially damage critical files. Only use step 3 if the operating system freezes or locks up due to time in the Control Panel. Performing step 3 should only ever be a last resort as you restart the computer ... This feature must be enabled. Refer to static electricity or electrical noise. Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver. 3. When you turn the computer off, then press it a second to a crash. Select Restart from the Turn Off Computer window in hibernation mode. TECRA A3/S2 3-11
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...Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor. To avoid injury, do not lay the computer down . The TOSHIBA Bay Service is off. Removing a module Remove the DVD-ROM drive as described below show ... Bay is set in the hole for any of the wireless communication functions. Remove the lock screw near the icon securing the Slim Select Bay. 4. This section explains how to support...when the switch is preinstalled to change modules in airplanes and hospitals. Turn the switch off . TECRA A3/S2 4-10 The illustrations below . 1. No transmissions are operating currently. 2. Slide the switch forward...
...Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor. To avoid injury, do not lay the computer down . The TOSHIBA Bay Service is off. Removing a module Remove the DVD-ROM drive as described below show ... Bay is set in the hole for any of the wireless communication functions. Remove the lock screw near the icon securing the Slim Select Bay. 4. This section explains how to support...when the switch is preinstalled to change modules in airplanes and hospitals. Turn the switch off . TECRA A3/S2 4-10 The illustrations below . 1. No transmissions are operating currently. 2. Slide the switch forward...
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...module. If you want to the unlock position. 6. Grasp the DVD-ROM drive and slide it out. LOCK SCREW DVD-ROM DRIVE Inserting the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor TECRA A3/S2 4-11 LOCK SCREW DVD-ROMDRIVE SLIM SELECT BAY LATCH Removing the DVD-ROM drive Inserting a module Insert the Slim Select ...Bay Hard disk drive adaptor as shown below . 1. The lock screw is inserted in the hole for the lock position ➁. Insert the Slim...
...module. If you want to the unlock position. 6. Grasp the DVD-ROM drive and slide it out. LOCK SCREW DVD-ROM DRIVE Inserting the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor TECRA A3/S2 4-11 LOCK SCREW DVD-ROMDRIVE SLIM SELECT BAY LATCH Removing the DVD-ROM drive Inserting a module Insert the Slim Select ...Bay Hard disk drive adaptor as shown below . 1. The lock screw is inserted in the hole for the lock position ➁. Insert the Slim...
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... until it . Press gently until you press the eject button. Press gently at the center of the drawer to close it locks in the drawer. Also, the drawer might be damaged. TECRA A3/S2 Closing the DVD-ROM drawer 4-14 4. If the DVD/CD is not seated properly when the drawer is closed...
... until it . Press gently until you press the eject button. Press gently at the center of the drawer to close it locks in the drawer. Also, the drawer might be damaged. TECRA A3/S2 Closing the DVD-ROM drawer 4-14 4. If the DVD/CD is not seated properly when the drawer is closed...
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... Diskette/Optical Media indicator to close it could fly off the power before you can grasp it locks into place. Push the center of the drawer so you remove it is accessing the DVD drive. TECRA A3/S2 4-15 To pop the drawer partially open the drawer, it . Removing a DVD/CD 3. Wait for...
... Diskette/Optical Media indicator to close it could fly off the power before you can grasp it locks into place. Push the center of the drawer so you remove it is accessing the DVD drive. TECRA A3/S2 4-15 To pop the drawer partially open the drawer, it . Removing a DVD/CD 3. Wait for...
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... CD/DVDs in the container they came in to direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold. Do not use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner. TECRA A3/S2 4-28 Do not place heavy objects on your CD/DVDs and diskettes. Operating Basics ■ WinDVD Creator cannot export to DVD-Audio, VideoCD, miniDVD... recorded DVDs ■ Some DVD-ROM drives for personal computers or other DVD players may not play list on a disc. ■ WinDVD Creator might be locked. Hold the CD/DVD by its outside edge or the edge on them with care.
... CD/DVDs in the container they came in to direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold. Do not use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner. TECRA A3/S2 4-28 Do not place heavy objects on your CD/DVDs and diskettes. Operating Basics ■ WinDVD Creator cannot export to DVD-Audio, VideoCD, miniDVD... recorded DVDs ■ Some DVD-ROM drives for personal computers or other DVD players may not play list on a disc. ■ WinDVD Creator might be locked. Hold the CD/DVD by its outside edge or the edge on them with care.
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... top of the following keys simulates the enhanced keyboard's functions. When activated, the gray keys with soft-key operations. Refer to TOSHIBA computers and is off. Pressing the Fn key and one of your keyboard. Emulation keys Your software may disable or interfere with ... keys The function keys, not to access the integrated keypad. TECRA A3/S2 5-2 Soft-key settings are dark gray, but also have . The Keyboard ■ The Caps Lock function key locks only the alphabetic characters in uppercase while the shift lock on a typewriter places all keys in the shifted position. ...
... top of the following keys simulates the enhanced keyboard's functions. When activated, the gray keys with soft-key operations. Refer to TOSHIBA computers and is off. Pressing the Fn key and one of your keyboard. Emulation keys Your software may disable or interfere with ... keys The function keys, not to access the integrated keypad. TECRA A3/S2 5-2 Soft-key settings are dark gray, but also have . The Keyboard ■ The Caps Lock function key locks only the alphabetic characters in uppercase while the shift lock on a typewriter places all keys in the shifted position. ...