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... or other reproductive harm. If the electrical outlet is not receiving input from the AC power supply. Sample connecting the AC adapter cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live , the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green. Then, reconnect the AC cable and reinstall the battery pack. 52 Getting... Started Connecting to a power source Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. If the main battery is ...
... or other reproductive harm. If the electrical outlet is not receiving input from the AC power supply. Sample connecting the AC adapter cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live , the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green. Then, reconnect the AC cable and reinstall the battery pack. 52 Getting... Started Connecting to a power source Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. If the main battery is ...
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This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved BS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved 216 Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors The computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide.
This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved BS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved 216 Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors The computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide.
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...taking care of your battery 122 turning on 55 universal power supply 216 power button 56, 63 power mode creating new 165 customizing 165 power source 50 power usage mode hot key 126 power usage mode hot key 210 power usage modes 125 powering down using Standby 108 precautions 46, 53 other computer ...cannot read a diskette 198 changing display properties 195 checking device properties 190 compact discs not running correctly 199 computer will not power up 182 contacting Toshiba 205, 206 corrupted/damaged data files 197 Device Manager 189 disabling a device 189, 190 disk drive is slow 197 display...
...taking care of your battery 122 turning on 55 universal power supply 216 power button 56, 63 power mode creating new 165 customizing 165 power source 50 power usage mode hot key 126 power usage mode hot key 210 power usage modes 125 powering down using Standby 108 precautions 46, 53 other computer ...cannot read a diskette 198 changing display properties 195 checking device properties 190 compact discs not running correctly 199 computer will not power up 182 contacting Toshiba 205, 206 corrupted/damaged data files 197 Device Manager 189 disabling a device 189, 190 disk drive is slow 197 display...
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... of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features ...1-1 1.2 System Unit ...1-5 1.3 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive 1-9 1.4 Removable Drives ...1-10 1.5 Power Supply ...1-16 1.6 Batteries...1-18 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.1 Troubleshooting Introduction Error! Bookmark not defined. 2.4 Display Troubleshooting Error! Bookmark not defined. 2.2...Modem Troubleshooting 2-27 2.12 PCMCIA Troubleshooting 2-29 2.13 IEEE 1394 Troubleshooting 2-31 2.14 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting 2-33 vi Tecra A3/S2 Maintenance Manual Bookmark not defined. 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting Error!
... of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features ...1-1 1.2 System Unit ...1-5 1.3 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive 1-9 1.4 Removable Drives ...1-10 1.5 Power Supply ...1-16 1.6 Batteries...1-18 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.1 Troubleshooting Introduction Error! Bookmark not defined. 2.4 Display Troubleshooting Error! Bookmark not defined. 2.2...Modem Troubleshooting 2-27 2.12 PCMCIA Troubleshooting 2-29 2.13 IEEE 1394 Troubleshooting 2-31 2.14 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting 2-33 vi Tecra A3/S2 Maintenance Manual Bookmark not defined. 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting Error!
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Bookmark not defined. 1.4.2 DVD-ROM Drive 1-15 1.4.3 CD-ROM Drive 1-15 1.4.4 DVD±R/±RW Drive 1-15 1.4.5 DVD Super Multi Drive 1-17 1.5 Power Supply ...1-15 1.6 Batteries ...1-21 1.6.1 Main Battery 1-21 1.6.2 RTC battery 1-22 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 1-iii Chapter 1 Contents 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features ...1-5 1.2 System Unit...1-10 1.3 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive 1-14 1.4 Removable Drives...1-15 1.4.1 DVD-R/-RW Drive Error!
Bookmark not defined. 1.4.2 DVD-ROM Drive 1-15 1.4.3 CD-ROM Drive 1-15 1.4.4 DVD±R/±RW Drive 1-15 1.4.5 DVD Super Multi Drive 1-17 1.5 Power Supply ...1-15 1.6 Batteries ...1-21 1.6.1 Main Battery 1-21 1.6.2 RTC battery 1-22 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 1-iii Chapter 1 Contents 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features ...1-5 1.2 System Unit...1-10 1.3 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive 1-14 1.4 Removable Drives...1-15 1.4.1 DVD-R/-RW Drive Error!
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1.5 Power Supply 1 Hardware Overview 1.4.4 DVD±R/±RW Drive The DVD±R/±RW drive (Pioneer DVR-K15) is capable of driving either 12cm (4.72-inch) or ... Multi Drive (Toshiba TS-L632A, Matsushita UJ-830B, UJ-831B or TEAC DVW28E) is capable of driving either 12cm (4.72-inch) or 8cm (3.15-inch) DVDs and CDs without using an adaptor. Read speeds DVD-ROM CD-ROM Maximum 8 times faster rotational speed Maximum 24 times faster rotational speed Tecra A3/S2 Series...
1.5 Power Supply 1 Hardware Overview 1.4.4 DVD±R/±RW Drive The DVD±R/±RW drive (Pioneer DVR-K15) is capable of driving either 12cm (4.72-inch) or ... Multi Drive (Toshiba TS-L632A, Matsushita UJ-830B, UJ-831B or TEAC DVW28E) is capable of driving either 12cm (4.72-inch) or 8cm (3.15-inch) DVDs and CDs without using an adaptor. Read speeds DVD-ROM CD-ROM Maximum 8 times faster rotational speed Maximum 24 times faster rotational speed Tecra A3/S2 Series...
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...Blue or Green(by the low battery status. Input port management The EC monitors the following functions: 1. 1.5 Power Supply 1 Hardware Overview 1.5 Power Supply The power supply supplies seven different voltages to determine the following values: • AC adaptor current • Battery and temperature 2. Abnormal...solid = The battery is fully charged. • Orange = The computer is quick-charging the battery / The battery is low. Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 1-19 A/D conversion The EC uses 8-bit sampling for A/D conversion to the system board and performs the ...
...Blue or Green(by the low battery status. Input port management The EC monitors the following functions: 1. 1.5 Power Supply 1 Hardware Overview 1.5 Power Supply The power supply supplies seven different voltages to determine the following values: • AC adaptor current • Battery and temperature 2. Abnormal...solid = The battery is fully charged. • Orange = The computer is quick-charging the battery / The battery is low. Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 1-19 A/D conversion The EC uses 8-bit sampling for A/D conversion to the system board and performs the ...
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...from the battery through SMBus. 1-20 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual New battery installation When a new battery is turned on or off, the EC starts the power on or off sequence. • SQ0-4 = power ON sequence • SQ5-B = power OFF sequence 7. Battery charging control ...Power ON/OFF sequence When power is installed, the EC communicates with the E2PROM in the battery to drive the system after 3 minutes. • LB1 = The battery can drive the system only during the suspend process. • LB2 = The battery cannot drive the system. 9. 1 Hardware Overview 1.5 Power Supply...
...from the battery through SMBus. 1-20 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual New battery installation When a new battery is turned on or off, the EC starts the power on or off sequence. • SQ0-4 = power ON sequence • SQ5-B = power OFF sequence 7. Battery charging control ...Power ON/OFF sequence When power is installed, the EC communicates with the E2PROM in the battery to drive the system after 3 minutes. • LB1 = The battery can drive the system only during the suspend process. • LB2 = The battery cannot drive the system. 9. 1 Hardware Overview 1.5 Power Supply...
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... Output voltage 14.8 V 3 V Capacity 6450mAH/ 4300mAH 14 mAH/15 mAH 1.6.1 Main Battery Battery charging is controlled by a power supply microprocessor that is mounted on ) Quick charge (power off) Charging time 12 hours or longer About 4 hours Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 1-21 1.6 Batteries 1 Hardware Overview 1.6 Batteries The computer has two types of quick charge...
... Output voltage 14.8 V 3 V Capacity 6450mAH/ 4300mAH 14 mAH/15 mAH 1.6.1 Main Battery Battery charging is controlled by a power supply microprocessor that is mounted on ) Quick charge (power off) Charging time 12 hours or longer About 4 hours Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 1-21 1.6 Batteries 1 Hardware Overview 1.6 Batteries The computer has two types of quick charge...
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...off. The battery cell is bad. Detection of power the system is powered on ) Data preservation period (full charge) Time About 24 hours 1 month 1-22 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Status Charging Time (power on . Overcharging could cause the battery to keep the current ...pack through SMBus when the battery is charging. 1.6.2 RTC battery The RTC battery provides power to explode. If any of the battery. Using quick charge, the power supply microprocessor automatically stops the charge after eight hours regardless of the condition of the following occurs...
...off. The battery cell is bad. Detection of power the system is powered on ) Data preservation period (full charge) Time About 24 hours 1 month 1-22 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Status Charging Time (power on . Overcharging could cause the battery to keep the current ...pack through SMBus when the battery is charging. 1.6.2 RTC battery The RTC battery provides power to explode. If any of the battery. Using quick charge, the power supply microprocessor automatically stops the charge after eight hours regardless of the condition of the following occurs...
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... 2-1 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart 2-2 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2-7 2.4 Display Troubleshooting 2-12 2.5 Keyboard Troubleshooting 2-15 2.6 External USB Devices Troubleshooting 2-17 2.7 TV-Out Failure Troubleshooting 2-19 2.8 Printer Port Troubleshooting 2-21 2.9 TouchPad Troubleshooting 2-23 2.10 Speaker Troubleshooting 2-25 2.11 Modem Troubleshooting 2-27 2.12 PCMCIA Troubleshooting 2-29 2.13 IEEE 1394 Troubleshooting 2-31 2.14 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting 2-33 Tecra A3/S2 Series...
... 2-1 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart 2-2 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2-7 2.4 Display Troubleshooting 2-12 2.5 Keyboard Troubleshooting 2-15 2.6 External USB Devices Troubleshooting 2-17 2.7 TV-Out Failure Troubleshooting 2-19 2.8 Printer Port Troubleshooting 2-21 2.9 TouchPad Troubleshooting 2-23 2.10 Speaker Troubleshooting 2-25 2.11 Modem Troubleshooting 2-27 2.12 PCMCIA Troubleshooting 2-29 2.13 IEEE 1394 Troubleshooting 2-31 2.14 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting 2-33 Tecra A3/S2 Series...
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... 2-4 Figure 2-5 Figure 2-6 Figure 2-7 Figure 2-8 Figure 2-9 Figure 2-10 Figure 2-11 Figure 2-12 Figure 2-13 Figure 2-14 Troubleshooting flowchart (1/2 2-3 Troubleshooting flowchart (2/2 2-4 Power Supply Troubleshooting Process 2-7 Display troubleshooting process 2-12 Keyboard troubleshooting process 2-15 External USB device troubleshooting process 2-17 TV-out troubleshooting process 2-19 Printer port troubleshooting process...process 2-34 Wireless LAN troubleshooting process 2-36 Tables Table 2-1 Battery LED ...2-8 Table 2-2 DC-IN LED ...2-9 2-iv Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual
... 2-4 Figure 2-5 Figure 2-6 Figure 2-7 Figure 2-8 Figure 2-9 Figure 2-10 Figure 2-11 Figure 2-12 Figure 2-13 Figure 2-14 Troubleshooting flowchart (1/2 2-3 Troubleshooting flowchart (2/2 2-4 Power Supply Troubleshooting Process 2-7 Display troubleshooting process 2-12 Keyboard troubleshooting process 2-15 External USB device troubleshooting process 2-17 TV-out troubleshooting process 2-19 Printer port troubleshooting process...process 2-34 Wireless LAN troubleshooting process 2-36 Tables Table 2-1 Battery LED ...2-8 Table 2-2 DC-IN LED ...2-9 2-iv Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual
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... not preinstalled by Toshiba can cause the computer to malfunction. z Make sure all optional equipment is empty. If the problem is installed, you know the location of the malfunction, turn directly to run the diagnostics tests 2-2 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual... z Make sure the floppy disk drive, if installed, is removed from the computer. 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart If you should use the flowchart in ...
... not preinstalled by Toshiba can cause the computer to malfunction. z Make sure all optional equipment is empty. If the problem is installed, you know the location of the malfunction, turn directly to run the diagnostics tests 2-2 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual... z Make sure the floppy disk drive, if installed, is removed from the computer. 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart If you should use the flowchart in ...
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Y es A Perform diagnostics program . Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (1/2) Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2-3 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures START Connect the AC adapter to the D C-IN socket Is the DC-IN LED on ? Is Toshiba W indow s being loaded? Y es Perform the Pow er Supply No Troubleshooting procedures in section 2.4 Y es If the "passw ord" m essage displays, type...
Y es A Perform diagnostics program . Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (1/2) Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2-3 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures START Connect the AC adapter to the D C-IN socket Is the DC-IN LED on ? Is Toshiba W indow s being loaded? Y es Perform the Pow er Supply No Troubleshooting procedures in section 2.4 Y es If the "passw ord" m essage displays, type...
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End Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (2/2) 2-4 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Yes Is the diagnostics test loaded? Yes Insert the diagnostics disk into the FDD. No System is normal Perform ... Troubleshooting procedures in section 2.5 After confirming which diagnostics test has detected Yes an error, perform the appropriate procedure as outlined below. 2 Troubleshooting Procedures A 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting Does typed characters appear correctly? Yes Allow each test to perform automatically Is an error detected by any of the diagnostics tests? Then run...
End Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (2/2) 2-4 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Yes Is the diagnostics test loaded? Yes Insert the diagnostics disk into the FDD. No System is normal Perform ... Troubleshooting procedures in section 2.5 After confirming which diagnostics test has detected Yes an error, perform the appropriate procedure as outlined below. 2 Troubleshooting Procedures A 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting Does typed characters appear correctly? Yes Allow each test to perform automatically Is an error detected by any of the diagnostics tests? Then run...
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... procedures in Section 2.4. 3. If an error is detected by the display test, perform the Display Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.9. 6. Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2-5 If an error is detected by the printer (parallel) port test, perform the Printer Port Troubleshooting procedures in...perform the appropriate troubleshooting procedures as follows: 1. If an error is detected by the battery test, perform the Power Supply Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.12. If an error is detected by the modem test, perform the Modem Troubleshooting Procedures in Section...
... procedures in Section 2.4. 3. If an error is detected by the display test, perform the Display Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.9. 6. Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2-5 If an error is detected by the printer (parallel) port test, perform the Printer Port Troubleshooting procedures in...perform the appropriate troubleshooting procedures as follows: 1. If an error is detected by the battery test, perform the Power Supply Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.12. If an error is detected by the modem test, perform the Modem Troubleshooting Procedures in Section...
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If an error is detected when using the speakers, perform the Speaker Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.15. 2-6 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual If an error is detected when using the Wireless LAN, perform the Wireless LAN Troubleshooting procedures in... Section 2.12. 5. If an error is detected when using the modem, perform the Modem Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.7. 3. 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting Other problems that are not covered by the diagnostics program may be discovered by a user. 1. If an error is detected when using the...
If an error is detected when using the speakers, perform the Speaker Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.15. 2-6 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual If an error is detected when using the Wireless LAN, perform the Wireless LAN Troubleshooting procedures in... Section 2.12. 5. If an error is detected when using the modem, perform the Modem Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.7. 3. 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting Other problems that are not covered by the diagnostics program may be discovered by a user. 1. If an error is detected when using the...
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Y es Replace system board Y es Run diagnostic program (Procedure 4) Perform internal connection No check (Procedure 5) END Figure 2-2 Power Supply Troubleshooting Process Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2-7 No Are the internal power connections secure? 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting START Check Power Supply Status (Procedure 1) 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Are the DC-IN and Battery LEDs lit? Y es Check power supply connections (Procedure 3) No Replace adaptor / battery (Procedure 2) Can you turn the computer on?
Y es Replace system board Y es Run diagnostic program (Procedure 4) Perform internal connection No check (Procedure 5) END Figure 2-2 Power Supply Troubleshooting Process Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2-7 No Are the internal power connections secure? 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting START Check Power Supply Status (Procedure 1) 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Are the DC-IN and Battery LEDs lit? Y es Check power supply connections (Procedure 3) No Replace adaptor / battery (Procedure 2) Can you turn the computer on?
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... Green color off Battery not in discharging state 2-8 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Amber color off Battery abnormal stop charging with the other Procedures as listed in Figure 2-2 gives a summary of the process. The flowchart in the tables below. To determine if the power supply is every 2 seconds) protected and cannot be re...
... Green color off Battery not in discharging state 2-8 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Amber color off Battery abnormal stop charging with the other Procedures as listed in Figure 2-2 gives a summary of the process. The flowchart in the tables below. To determine if the power supply is every 2 seconds) protected and cannot be re...
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... A faulty adaptor may not supply power or may not charge the battery. If the DC-IN LED or Battery LED is still not resolved, go to Procedure 3. If the problem is not lit, go to Procedure 2. Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2-9 No AC power exists. If the problem is... solid green). Check 2 Insert a new battery. 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures AC-IN LED Solid on the computer and to...
... A faulty adaptor may not supply power or may not charge the battery. If the DC-IN LED or Battery LED is still not resolved, go to Procedure 3. If the problem is not lit, go to Procedure 2. Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2-9 No AC power exists. If the problem is... solid green). Check 2 Insert a new battery. 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures AC-IN LED Solid on the computer and to...