User Guide
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31 Contents Using Standby 108 Toshiba's online resources 110 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 111 Toshiba's energy-saver design 111 Running the computer on battery power 112 Battery Notice 112 Charging the batteries 113 Charging the main battery 114 Charging the RTC battery 114 Monitoring battery power 116 What to do when the battery alarm sounds...
31 Contents Using Standby 108 Toshiba's online resources 110 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 111 Toshiba's energy-saver design 111 Running the computer on battery power 112 Battery Notice 112 Charging the batteries 113 Charging the main battery 114 Charging the RTC battery 114 Monitoring battery power 116 What to do when the battery alarm sounds...
User Guide
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...computer is extremely hot or cold. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to recharge. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of the battery cannot occur. Leave ...the power connected, and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer's configuration settings. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that the battery charges to charge the battery with...
...computer is extremely hot or cold. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to recharge. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of the battery cannot occur. Leave ...the power connected, and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer's configuration settings. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that the battery charges to charge the battery with...
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... warning prompts you to a month when the computer is powered off even when the AC adapter is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored. 115 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries When fully charged, it charges while the computer is on for up to reset the...(CMOS) CHECK SYSTEM NOTE The above error message may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working . If the RTC battery is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it maintains this information for 24 hours. NOTE It is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display ...
... warning prompts you to a month when the computer is powered off even when the AC adapter is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored. 115 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries When fully charged, it charges while the computer is on for up to reset the...(CMOS) CHECK SYSTEM NOTE The above error message may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working . If the RTC battery is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it maintains this information for 24 hours. NOTE It is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display ...
User Guide
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... batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (main battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). 191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be device-related. Power problems are interrelated...
... batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (main battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). 191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be device-related. Power problems are interrelated...
User Guide
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... an array of power usually supplied to a simple connector. A device that is one that provides a compatible connection between two units. 233 Glossary RAM RFI ROM RTC SCSI DDRAM SRAM SVGA TFT USB URL WAN www random access memory radio frequency interference read-only memory real-time clock small computer system interface...
... an array of power usually supplied to a simple connector. A device that is one that provides a compatible connection between two units. 233 Glossary RAM RFI ROM RTC SCSI DDRAM SRAM SVGA TFT USB URL WAN www random access memory radio frequency interference read-only memory real-time clock small computer system interface...
Maintenance Manual
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Toshiba requires service technicians and authorized dealers or service providers to ensure the following safety precautions are adhered to fasten screws securely with the right screwdriver. Be sure to strictly. Tecra A3/S2 Maintenance Manual iii "Caution" indicates the existence of a hazard that could cause ...a short circuit, which could result in property damage if the safety instruction is not observed. If you replace the battery pack or RTC battery, be sure to your safe maintenance service. WARNING: ......"Warning" indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily...
Toshiba requires service technicians and authorized dealers or service providers to ensure the following safety precautions are adhered to fasten screws securely with the right screwdriver. Be sure to strictly. Tecra A3/S2 Maintenance Manual iii "Caution" indicates the existence of a hazard that could cause ...a short circuit, which could result in property damage if the safety instruction is not observed. If you replace the battery pack or RTC battery, be sure to your safe maintenance service. WARNING: ......"Warning" indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily...
Maintenance Manual
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... 3.9 Main Battery Charge Test Error! Bookmark not defined. 3.10 FDD Test Error! Bookmark not defined. 3.14 LCD Pixels Mode Test Error! Tecra A3/S2 Maintenance Manual vii Bookmark not defined. 3.12 Keyboard Test Error! Bookmark not defined. 3.17 LAN Test Error! Bookmark not defined. 3.4... defined. 3.8 Fan ON/OFF Test Error! Bookmark not defined. Bookmark not defined. 3.15 Lid Switch Test Error! Bookmark not defined. 3.18 RTC Test Error! Bookmark not defined. 3.11 CD-ROM Test Error! Bookmark not defined. 3.7 Speaker Audio Test Error! Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics ...
... 3.9 Main Battery Charge Test Error! Bookmark not defined. 3.10 FDD Test Error! Bookmark not defined. 3.14 LCD Pixels Mode Test Error! Tecra A3/S2 Maintenance Manual vii Bookmark not defined. 3.12 Keyboard Test Error! Bookmark not defined. 3.17 LAN Test Error! Bookmark not defined. 3.4... defined. 3.8 Fan ON/OFF Test Error! Bookmark not defined. Bookmark not defined. 3.15 Lid Switch Test Error! Bookmark not defined. 3.18 RTC Test Error! Bookmark not defined. 3.11 CD-ROM Test Error! Bookmark not defined. 3.7 Speaker Audio Test Error! Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics ...
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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!
Maintenance Manual
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... (Alviso-PM)/ Intel 915GM (Alviso-GM) (400/533 MHz FSB supported) • ICH6-M • ENE KB910 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit, and RTC. • TI PCI7411 for Card Bus PCMCIA, 1394, 5 in 1 controller. • Integrated VGA solution for 915GM/ External VGA card for 915PM • ...• On board with LPC Interface • PC99a, PC2001 • ACPI 2.0 Compliant • Serial Ports • One Full Function Serial Port 1-10 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Maximum up gradable to 2GB by two 1GB SO-DIMM module. • 1MB/2MB L2 Cache on CPU • Support 64MB...
... (Alviso-PM)/ Intel 915GM (Alviso-GM) (400/533 MHz FSB supported) • ICH6-M • ENE KB910 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit, and RTC. • TI PCI7411 for Card Bus PCMCIA, 1394, 5 in 1 controller. • Integrated VGA solution for 915GM/ External VGA card for 915PM • ...• On board with LPC Interface • PC99a, PC2001 • ACPI 2.0 Compliant • Serial Ports • One Full Function Serial Port 1-10 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Maximum up gradable to 2GB by two 1GB SO-DIMM module. • 1MB/2MB L2 Cache on CPU • Support 64MB...
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... computer. Battery name Main battery Material Lithium-Ion RTC battery Lithium 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 on or off ) Charging time 12 hours or longer About 4 hours Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 1-21 The power...
... computer. Battery name Main battery Material Lithium-Ion RTC battery Lithium 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 on or off ) Charging time 12 hours or longer About 4 hours Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 1-21 The power...
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... is abnormal. 4. The battery temperature is powered on ) Data preservation period (full charge) Time About 24 hours 1 month 1-22 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual The time required for normal charge is turned off. The battery SMBus communication fails. 6. Overcharging could cause the ...while the computer is abnormal. 5. The battery cell is charging. 1.6.2 RTC battery The RTC battery provides power to explode. The battery becomes fully charged. 2. The RTC battery is charged by the amount of the RTC battery. If any of full charge A full charge is detected from...
... is abnormal. 4. The battery temperature is powered on ) Data preservation period (full charge) Time About 24 hours 1 month 1-22 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual The time required for normal charge is turned off. The battery SMBus communication fails. 6. Overcharging could cause the ...while the computer is abnormal. 5. The battery cell is charging. 1.6.2 RTC battery The RTC battery provides power to explode. The battery becomes fully charged. 2. The RTC battery is charged by the amount of the RTC battery. If any of full charge A full charge is detected from...
Maintenance Manual
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Test and Diagnostic Operation Contents 3.1 The Diagnostic Test ...3-1 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3-2 3.3 Config Check Test ...3-6 3.4 DMI Check Test...3-7 3.5 PIO Loopback Test ...3-8 3.7 Speaker Audio Test...3-10 3.8 Fan ON/OFF Test ...3-11 3.9 Main Battery Charge Test 3-12 3.10 FDD Test...3-13 3.11 CD-ROM Test...3-14 3.12 Keyboard Test...3-15 3.13 Mouse (Pad) Test ...3-17 3.14 LCD Pixels Mode Test 3-19 3.15 Lid Switch Test ...3-20 3.16 HDD R/W Test ...3-21 3.17 LAN Test ...3-23 3.18 RTC Test...3-27 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual 3-iii
Test and Diagnostic Operation Contents 3.1 The Diagnostic Test ...3-1 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3-2 3.3 Config Check Test ...3-6 3.4 DMI Check Test...3-7 3.5 PIO Loopback Test ...3-8 3.7 Speaker Audio Test...3-10 3.8 Fan ON/OFF Test ...3-11 3.9 Main Battery Charge Test 3-12 3.10 FDD Test...3-13 3.11 CD-ROM Test...3-14 3.12 Keyboard Test...3-15 3.13 Mouse (Pad) Test ...3-17 3.14 LCD Pixels Mode Test 3-19 3.15 Lid Switch Test ...3-20 3.16 HDD R/W Test ...3-21 3.17 LAN Test ...3-23 3.18 RTC Test...3-27 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual 3-iii
Maintenance Manual
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Exit this program when you are selected and executed. NOTES: To start the diagnostics, follow these steps 1. Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3-1 The program consists of a series of tests that run automatically when the Diagnostics Program items are at Main Menu. ... KEYBOARD TEST MOUSE(PAD) TEST LCD PIXELS MODE TEST LID SWITCH TEST HDD R/W TEST LAN TEST RTC TEST You will need the following equipment to test the functions of the Diagnostic test programs. The diagnostics diskette (2 pcs) A printer loopback connector...
Exit this program when you are selected and executed. NOTES: To start the diagnostics, follow these steps 1. Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3-1 The program consists of a series of tests that run automatically when the Diagnostics Program items are at Main Menu. ... KEYBOARD TEST MOUSE(PAD) TEST LCD PIXELS MODE TEST LID SWITCH TEST HDD R/W TEST LAN TEST RTC TEST You will need the following equipment to test the functions of the Diagnostic test programs. The diagnostics diskette (2 pcs) A printer loopback connector...
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...computer. (The diagnostics diskette contains the MS-DOS boot files.) And then follow these steps: 1. RTC TEST E. LAN TEST F. SPEAKER AUDIO TEST G. FDD TEST J. LCD PIXELS MODE TEST N. D1 STEPPING TEST 3-2 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual NOTE: To execute the CD test, make sure the CD is you ...PIO LOOPBACK TEST D. LID SWITCH TEST O. HDD R/W TEST P. MOUSE (PAD) TEST M. Tests and Diagnostics 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test Toshiba MS-DOS is as reference at the end of test item, or run two or more test items what you like if you like to...
...computer. (The diagnostics diskette contains the MS-DOS boot files.) And then follow these steps: 1. RTC TEST E. LAN TEST F. SPEAKER AUDIO TEST G. FDD TEST J. LCD PIXELS MODE TEST N. D1 STEPPING TEST 3-2 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual NOTE: To execute the CD test, make sure the CD is you ...PIO LOOPBACK TEST D. LID SWITCH TEST O. HDD R/W TEST P. MOUSE (PAD) TEST M. Tests and Diagnostics 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test Toshiba MS-DOS is as reference at the end of test item, or run two or more test items what you like if you like to...
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The test runs automatically. Tests and Diagnostics 3.17 RTC Test Checks the computer's RTC (Real Time Clock) and calendar functions by comparing the DOS and CMOS values. Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3-27 The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed when finished. 3.19 CD Control Button Test 3.
The test runs automatically. Tests and Diagnostics 3.17 RTC Test Checks the computer's RTC (Real Time Clock) and calendar functions by comparing the DOS and CMOS values. Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3-27 The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed when finished. 3.19 CD Control Button Test 3.
User Manual
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... Mobile Intel® 915PM/915GM/910GML Express Chipset ENE KB910 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit, and RTC. ALC250 for Multiple Digital Media Card and IEEE 1394 controller. Features The TECRA A3/S2 series computer uses TOSHIBA's advanced Large Scale Integration (LSI), Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide compact size, minimum...
... Mobile Intel® 915PM/915GM/910GML Express Chipset ENE KB910 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit, and RTC. ALC250 for Multiple Digital Media Card and IEEE 1394 controller. Features The TECRA A3/S2 series computer uses TOSHIBA's advanced Large Scale Integration (LSI), Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide compact size, minimum...
User Manual
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... Point device in shutdown mode is good with no external power source for 6-cell battery. TECRA A3/S2 1-3 It is approximately 1 month. Approximately 4 hours charge time to back up the internal Real Time Clock (RTC) and calender. Discharge time in the palm rest enable control of the onscreen pointer. Power... Battery Pack RTC Battery AC adaptor FDD Device TouchPad TECRA A3/S2 Features 12-cell Li-Ion smart battery pack with 10.8V*8600mAh capacity or 6-cell Li-Ion smart battery pack with a ...
... Point device in shutdown mode is good with no external power source for 6-cell battery. TECRA A3/S2 1-3 It is approximately 1 month. Approximately 4 hours charge time to back up the internal Real Time Clock (RTC) and calender. Discharge time in the palm rest enable control of the onscreen pointer. Power... Battery Pack RTC Battery AC adaptor FDD Device TouchPad TECRA A3/S2 Features 12-cell Li-Ion smart battery pack with 10.8V*8600mAh capacity or 6-cell Li-Ion smart battery pack with a ...
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...supplying proper power to the computer. Battery types The computer has two types of batteries: ■ Battery pack ■ Real Time Clock (RTC) battery Battery pack When the AC adaptor is not connected, the computer's main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also ...Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements. ■ Do not remove the Battery Pack while the computer is in this manual as required by local ordinances or regulations. No light Indicates the AC adaptor is a disposable item. PA3400U-1BAS, PA3400U-1BRS TECRA A3/S2 6-3 You can explode ...
...supplying proper power to the computer. Battery types The computer has two types of batteries: ■ Battery pack ■ Real Time Clock (RTC) battery Battery pack When the AC adaptor is not connected, the computer's main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also ...Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements. ■ Do not remove the Battery Pack while the computer is in this manual as required by local ordinances or regulations. No light Indicates the AC adaptor is a disposable item. PA3400U-1BAS, PA3400U-1BRS TECRA A3/S2 6-3 You can explode ...
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...:System CMOS checksum bad - When this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working. TECRA A3/S2 6-4 Default configuration used , handled or disposed of the battery as required by a TOSHIBA service representative. If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged, the system loses this error appears, the following message appears when you still...
...:System CMOS checksum bad - When this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working. TECRA A3/S2 6-4 Default configuration used , handled or disposed of the battery as required by a TOSHIBA service representative. If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged, the system loses this error appears, the following message appears when you still...
User Manual
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... time when you make sure the battery charges to its full capacity, charge the battery at all during operation. To make heavy use the computer. TECRA A3/S2 6-8 If you try to charge a battery under the following conditions: ■ The battery has not been used for a long time. ■ The ...or cold. Repeat these steps two or three times until the Battery indicator glows green. Power System Charging time (hours) Battery type Battery pack RTC battery Power on about 12 or longer about 24 Power off about 4 or longer about 24 with the power on until the power automatically ...
... time when you make sure the battery charges to its full capacity, charge the battery at all during operation. To make heavy use the computer. TECRA A3/S2 6-8 If you try to charge a battery under the following conditions: ■ The battery has not been used for a long time. ■ The ...or cold. Repeat these steps two or three times until the Battery indicator glows green. Power System Charging time (hours) Battery type Battery pack RTC battery Power on about 12 or longer about 24 Power off about 4 or longer about 24 with the power on until the power automatically ...