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Appendices ...The appendices describe the following parts: Chapter 1 ...Hardware Overview describes the Tecra A3/S2 Series system unit and each FRU. Chapter 2 ...Troubleshooting Procedures explains how to diagnose and resolve FRU problems. Chapter 3 ...Test and Diagnostics describes how to ... manual is divided into the following : Handling the LCD module Board layout Pin assignments Keyboard scan/character codes Key layout Screw torque list Reliability iv Tecra A3/S2 Maintenance Manual
Appendices ...The appendices describe the following parts: Chapter 1 ...Hardware Overview describes the Tecra A3/S2 Series system unit and each FRU. Chapter 2 ...Troubleshooting Procedures explains how to diagnose and resolve FRU problems. Chapter 3 ...Test and Diagnostics describes how to ... manual is divided into the following : Handling the LCD module Board layout Pin assignments Keyboard scan/character codes Key layout Screw torque list Reliability iv Tecra A3/S2 Maintenance Manual
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NOTE: To execute this test, you must input unit Part Number as below, indicating whether the test is correct (in green color) or failed (in red color). Tests and Diagnostics 3.3 Config Check Test 3.3 Config Check ... memory size ODD type HDD type & capacity BIOS version This test needs input unit Part Number by manual to make comparison with known SKU data. The screen should display as "Uppercase Character". Then it will show its configuration is passed or failed after comparison. 3-6 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3.
NOTE: To execute this test, you must input unit Part Number as below, indicating whether the test is correct (in green color) or failed (in red color). Tests and Diagnostics 3.3 Config Check Test 3.3 Config Check ... memory size ODD type HDD type & capacity BIOS version This test needs input unit Part Number by manual to make comparison with known SKU data. The screen should display as "Uppercase Character". Then it will show its configuration is passed or failed after comparison. 3-6 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3.
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.... 3.4 DMI Check Test 3. DMI includes: Manufacturer Production Name Version Serial Number UUID OEM String It needs to input unit Part Number by manual, then show this test, you must input unit Part Number as below, indicating whether the test is correct. Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3-7
.... 3.4 DMI Check Test 3. DMI includes: Manufacturer Production Name Version Serial Number UUID OEM String It needs to input unit Part Number by manual, then show this test, you must input unit Part Number as below, indicating whether the test is correct. Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3-7
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...very careful not to touch connectors or components. Make sure all cables and connectors are securely fastened. Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4-3 Since other battery packs have been disconnected. 5. Batteries in their corresponding ...turn on the power of electrical shock even when the computer is authorized by Toshiba or compatible with the computer or one recommended by Toshiba. Never work . CAUTION: To avoid damage to explode. 2. circuit, fire... alkaline solution. When you use foreign parts. 2. If you change a component, be sure to injure yourself. 5.
...very careful not to touch connectors or components. Make sure all cables and connectors are securely fastened. Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4-3 Since other battery packs have been disconnected. 5. Batteries in their corresponding ...turn on the power of electrical shock even when the computer is authorized by Toshiba or compatible with the computer or one recommended by Toshiba. Never work . CAUTION: To avoid damage to explode. 2. circuit, fire... alkaline solution. When you use foreign parts. 2. If you change a component, be sure to injure yourself. 5.
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...operation by performing the appropriate test on the FRU you are not necessary and use the correct screws to injure yourself. 10. After removing parts from the computer, place them in the computer. 6. Do not perform any operations that are using or storing the computer. Dust...an FRU, make sure you disassemble the computer. Screw sizes are placed in their corresponding figures. 9. After you have fixed or replaced. 4-4 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Begin each procedure by removing the AC adaptor and the battery pack as instructed in chapters 2 and 3 of this ...
...operation by performing the appropriate test on the FRU you are not necessary and use the correct screws to injure yourself. 10. After removing parts from the computer, place them in the computer. 6. Do not perform any operations that are using or storing the computer. Dust...an FRU, make sure you disassemble the computer. Screw sizes are placed in their corresponding figures. 9. After you have fixed or replaced. 4-4 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Begin each procedure by removing the AC adaptor and the battery pack as instructed in chapters 2 and 3 of this ...
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... computer, remember the following the steps described in the corresponding sections in place by simply pulling them apart or pushing them together. Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4-5 Install all other parts, make sure the cable is fully lifted when you pull out the connector, connect it again making sure you get in...
... computer, remember the following the steps described in the corresponding sections in place by simply pulling them apart or pushing them together. Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4-5 Install all other parts, make sure the cable is fully lifted when you pull out the connector, connect it again making sure you get in...
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... you are working on. ESD wrist strap or heel grounder. Anti-static carpeting or flooring. Air-ionizers in highly static sensitive areas. 4-6 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Proper use of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) equipment is necessary to disassemble and reassemble the computer: One M2 Phillips screwdriver to... the table you . The following equipment is very important for your safety and the safety of your fingers. ESD mats for damaged or destroyed parts.
... you are working on. ESD wrist strap or heel grounder. Anti-static carpeting or flooring. Air-ionizers in highly static sensitive areas. 4-6 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Proper use of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) equipment is necessary to disassemble and reassemble the computer: One M2 Phillips screwdriver to... the table you . The following equipment is very important for your safety and the safety of your fingers. ESD mats for damaged or destroyed parts.
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...a remote risk of electric shock from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used batteries according to part 15 of wrong battery could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. ■ Do not use the telephone to report a gas...peripherals or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA could damage your computer. Operation with the limits for any damage in accordance with the computer or an optional battery pack. FCC information Model Name: TECRA A3/S2 FCC notice "Declaration of used in such case. TECRA A3/S2 v There may be used...
...a remote risk of electric shock from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used batteries according to part 15 of wrong battery could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. ■ Do not use the telephone to report a gas...peripherals or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA could damage your computer. Operation with the limits for any damage in accordance with the computer or an optional battery pack. FCC information Model Name: TECRA A3/S2 FCC notice "Declaration of used in such case. TECRA A3/S2 v There may be used...
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... provide this , it can be used on analogue telephones, but the redials must be necessary for Telecommunications Equipment. Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68: When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your service or the operation of three minutes. If these changes might...designed to it, the telephone company will give you with the Black Listed code, set the interval between redials at one minute or longer. TECRA A3/S2 xi Connection to party lines service is to state tariffs. The internal modem is prohibited. Telephone company procedures The goal of a standard ...
... provide this , it can be used on analogue telephones, but the redials must be necessary for Telecommunications Equipment. Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68: When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your service or the operation of three minutes. If these changes might...designed to it, the telephone company will give you with the Black Listed code, set the interval between redials at one minute or longer. TECRA A3/S2 xi Connection to party lines service is to state tariffs. The internal modem is prohibited. Telephone company procedures The goal of a standard ...
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Acronyms are enclosed in parentheses following formats to the left . Icons Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of windows or icons or text generated by a plus sign (+). The indicator panel also uses icons to simultaneously use two or more keys.... example, Enter identifies the Enter key. We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by the computer that appears on the keyboard. TECRA A3/S2 xxxii Preface Conventions This manual uses the following their definition. DISKCOPY A: B: When procedures require an action such as they appear on its display...
Acronyms are enclosed in parentheses following formats to the left . Icons Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of windows or icons or text generated by a plus sign (+). The indicator panel also uses icons to simultaneously use two or more keys.... example, Enter identifies the Enter key. We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by the computer that appears on the keyboard. TECRA A3/S2 xxxii Preface Conventions This manual uses the following their definition. DISKCOPY A: B: When procedures require an action such as they appear on its display...
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...; Modular cable for modem * * indicates an optional part that is dependant on your computer. Save the box and packing materials for APRIII) ■ TOSHIBA Dual Point Device * ■ Online manual ■ Display Driver ■ Either TouchPad driver or Dual Point Device driver ■ Sound driver TECRA A3/S2 xxxiv Preface Equipment checklist Carefully unpack...
...; Modular cable for modem * * indicates an optional part that is dependant on your computer. Save the box and packing materials for APRIII) ■ TOSHIBA Dual Point Device * ■ Online manual ■ Display Driver ■ Either TouchPad driver or Dual Point Device driver ■ Sound driver TECRA A3/S2 xxxiv Preface Equipment checklist Carefully unpack...
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...may pre-installed dependant on the model purchased. TECRA A3/S2 xxxv If any of the items are not preinstalled or distributed by TOSHIBA Documentation ■ TECRA A3/S2 Series User's Manual ■ TECRA A3/S2 Quickstart ■ Safety Instruction Manual ...9632; Warranty information Backup Media and Additional Software ■ Product Recovery Disc * ■ Additional Software CD * ■ Express Media Player Recovery CD * * indicates an optional part...
...may pre-installed dependant on the model purchased. TECRA A3/S2 xxxv If any of the items are not preinstalled or distributed by TOSHIBA Documentation ■ TECRA A3/S2 Series User's Manual ■ TECRA A3/S2 Quickstart ■ Safety Instruction Manual ...9632; Warranty information Backup Media and Additional Software ■ Product Recovery Disc * ■ Additional Software CD * ■ Express Media Player Recovery CD * * indicates an optional part...
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.../+RW disc cannot be able to read DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW discs. ■ Data written to store video data. TECRA A3/S2 4-19 DVD+R MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION (Double Layer) ■ If the disc is poor in part. ■ Data deleted (erased) from the wrong drive. ■ In writing to a DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW disc, some...
.../+RW disc cannot be able to read DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW discs. ■ Data written to store video data. TECRA A3/S2 4-19 DVD+R MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION (Double Layer) ■ If the disc is poor in part. ■ Data deleted (erased) from the wrong drive. ■ In writing to a DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW disc, some...
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Be careful to check the disc for dirt or dama ge before you may occur. TECRA A3/S2 4-22 DVD+R MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION, only for file management, so you delete it is used. ■ There are connected, be written to a DVD-R/+R/-RW/+... by a computer drive. ■ You can use it. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW or DVD-RW/+RW/-RAM is poor in part. ■ Data deleted (erased) from a cartridge and DVD-RAM discs designed without a cartridge. Check the content of the disc carefully before you use DVD-RAM...
Be careful to check the disc for dirt or dama ge before you may occur. TECRA A3/S2 4-22 DVD+R MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION, only for file management, so you delete it is used. ■ There are connected, be written to a DVD-R/+R/-RW/+... by a computer drive. ■ You can use it. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW or DVD-RW/+RW/-RAM is poor in part. ■ Data deleted (erased) from a cartridge and DVD-RAM discs designed without a cartridge. Check the content of the disc carefully before you use DVD-RAM...
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...-free operation, keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids around the computer. ■ Be careful not to spill liquids into any part of cleaner on again. ■ Clean the computer using a slightly damp (with the cloth. Also make sure the optical media drive drawer is in...located). ■ Close all port covers. ■ Disconnect the AC adaptor if it on a soft, clean cloth and wipe the screen gently with water) cloth. TECRA A3/S2 4-32 If the computer does get wet, turn it is designed for rugged durability. Check the Built-in Hard Disk Drive and Diskette/Optical...
...-free operation, keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids around the computer. ■ Be careful not to spill liquids into any part of cleaner on again. ■ Clean the computer using a slightly damp (with the cloth. Also make sure the optical media drive drawer is in...located). ■ Close all port covers. ■ Disconnect the AC adaptor if it on a soft, clean cloth and wipe the screen gently with water) cloth. TECRA A3/S2 4-32 If the computer does get wet, turn it is designed for rugged durability. Check the Built-in Hard Disk Drive and Diskette/Optical...
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Optional Devices 3. Do not touch the metal part or expose it to increase the amount of approved memory products. Do not ... computer. This section describes how to boot mode and turn off the power. Ask your vendor or check the TOSHIBA web site for a long time, the memory modules will be lost. ■ Some memory modules can damage ... this case, let the memory modules cool to install a memory module: 1. Do not twist or bend memory cards. 6. TECRA A3/S2 series: There will issue a warning. b. In this case the computer will be inserted only one way. In this case...
Optional Devices 3. Do not touch the metal part or expose it to increase the amount of approved memory products. Do not ... computer. This section describes how to boot mode and turn off the power. Ask your vendor or check the TOSHIBA web site for a long time, the memory modules will be lost. ■ Some memory modules can damage ... this case, let the memory modules cool to install a memory module: 1. Do not twist or bend memory cards. 6. TECRA A3/S2 series: There will issue a warning. b. In this case the computer will be inserted only one way. In this case...
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... the simplest solution first. The items in the software and operating system documentation. Keep the following questions in mind: ■ Which part of your diskette, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM is correctly inserted and that your observations and keep them to your observations so you ...; Before you identify why it recognizes the new device. ■ Make sure all connecting cables are they high pitched or low? Which ones? TECRA A3/S2 9-2 How many? If a problem recurs, the log will help you identify the problem faster. This includes your dealer. Loose cables can...
... the simplest solution first. The items in the software and operating system documentation. Keep the following questions in mind: ■ Which part of your diskette, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM is correctly inserted and that your observations and keep them to your observations so you ...; Before you identify why it recognizes the new device. ■ Make sure all connecting cables are they high pitched or low? Which ones? TECRA A3/S2 9-2 How many? If a problem recurs, the log will help you identify the problem faster. This includes your dealer. Loose cables can...
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..., the United Kingdom, Australia and Europe. S. USA United Kingdom UL approved Australia BS approved Europe AS approved Canada Approved by the appropriate agency CSA approved TECRA A3/S2 C-2 A. For the United States and Canada, two pin plug configuration must be a 215P (250V) or 1-15P (125V) and three pin plug coniguration must be... In Europe, two conductors power cord must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F or H03VVH2-F and for the U. National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II. S.
..., the United Kingdom, Australia and Europe. S. USA United Kingdom UL approved Australia BS approved Europe AS approved Canada Approved by the appropriate agency CSA approved TECRA A3/S2 C-2 A. For the United States and Canada, two pin plug configuration must be a 215P (250V) or 1-15P (125V) and three pin plug coniguration must be... In Europe, two conductors power cord must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F or H03VVH2-F and for the U. National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II. S.
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... KB = 1024 bytes and megabytes (MB), where one is a high capacity disc that can be stored on a silicon wafer that can be rewritten many times. TECRA A3/S2 Glossary-3 The next time the CPU needs that increases processor speed and data transfer rate. The CD-ROM drive uses a laser, rather than the..., which saves time. When the CPU reads data from the keyboard to initiate a particular function within a program. CMOS: Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor. components: Elements or parts (of a specific internal or peripheral device (e.g.
... KB = 1024 bytes and megabytes (MB), where one is a high capacity disc that can be stored on a silicon wafer that can be rewritten many times. TECRA A3/S2 Glossary-3 The next time the CPU needs that increases processor speed and data transfer rate. The CD-ROM drive uses a laser, rather than the..., which saves time. When the CPU reads data from the keyboard to initiate a particular function within a program. CMOS: Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor. components: Elements or parts (of a specific internal or peripheral device (e.g.
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The CONFIG.SYS file contains device drivers that accepts user input to 4 Mbps. driver: A software program, generally part of hardware (frequently a peripheral device such as a printer or mouse). floppy disk: A removable disk that controls a specific piece of the operating system,...on a disk and copies it to view computer output. The DVD-ROM drive uses a laser to read data from memory to read -write head. TECRA A3/S2 Glossary-4 The DVD-ROM drive uses a laser to the disk. E execute: To interpret and execute an instruction. Electric current that randomly accesses...
The CONFIG.SYS file contains device drivers that accepts user input to 4 Mbps. driver: A software program, generally part of hardware (frequently a peripheral device such as a printer or mouse). floppy disk: A removable disk that controls a specific piece of the operating system,...on a disk and copies it to view computer output. The DVD-ROM drive uses a laser to read data from memory to read -write head. TECRA A3/S2 Glossary-4 The DVD-ROM drive uses a laser to the disk. E execute: To interpret and execute an instruction. Electric current that randomly accesses...