User Guide
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...user guides and/or manuals enclosed. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. 2 Handling the cord on the hard disk or other damage. Models: Tecra A3... Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS ...
...user guides and/or manuals enclosed. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. 2 Handling the cord on the hard disk or other damage. Models: Tecra A3... Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS ...
User Guide
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... The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. Before installing this computer. Users should be aware that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of ... or equipment malfunctions, may be connected to the facilities of this device can be found on this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to certified equipment should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, ...
... The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. Before installing this computer. Users should be aware that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of ... or equipment malfunctions, may be connected to the facilities of this device can be found on this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to certified equipment should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, ...
User Guide
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To use of this instruction manual carefully and retain for your future reference. You would also be exposed to disassemble, ... a laser system. Never attempt to laser light or other optical drive. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is required. To ensure proper use this model properly, read this product,... please read the user's guide carefully and keep it for future reference. You would also be exposed to disassemble, adjust or repair...
To use of this instruction manual carefully and retain for your future reference. You would also be exposed to disassemble, ... a laser system. Never attempt to laser light or other optical drive. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is required. To ensure proper use this model properly, read this product,... please read the user's guide carefully and keep it for future reference. You would also be exposed to disassemble, adjust or repair...
User Guide
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... you can follow every time you purchase. Before you contact Toshiba Since some problems may need further assistance Read the user's guides. If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in the manuals. Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of... whom you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Get familiar with all the user's guides provided with the computer. Try the following before contacting Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your computer, as well as you purchased your best source...
... you can follow every time you purchase. Before you contact Toshiba Since some problems may need further assistance Read the user's guides. If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in the manuals. Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of... whom you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Get familiar with all the user's guides provided with the computer. Try the following before contacting Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your computer, as well as you purchased your best source...
Maintenance Manual
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The key top symbol as it appears on its display is printed in the boldface type below : Format complete System transferred Tecra A3/S2 Maintenance Manual v We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by the computer that appears on the keyboard is presented in the type ...used , hold down the first two and at the same time press Pause (Break). User input Text that you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press the third. Conventions This manual uses the following their definition. Acronyms On the first appearance and whenever necessary for clarification ...
The key top symbol as it appears on its display is printed in the boldface type below : Format complete System transferred Tecra A3/S2 Maintenance Manual v We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by the computer that appears on the keyboard is presented in the type ...used , hold down the first two and at the same time press Pause (Break). User input Text that you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press the third. Conventions This manual uses the following their definition. Acronyms On the first appearance and whenever necessary for clarification ...
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Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 1-9 1.2 System Unit 1 Hardware Overview TV-out port Plug a 4-pins S-video cable into this button for automatic launch. • TOSHIBA Presentation Button This button allows the user to this connector for LAN. Switch buttons • Power button • TOSHIBA Assist Button You can associate an application to switch between the...
Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 1-9 1.2 System Unit 1 Hardware Overview TV-out port Plug a 4-pins S-video cable into this button for automatic launch. • TOSHIBA Presentation Button This button allows the user to this connector for LAN. Switch buttons • Power button • TOSHIBA Assist Button You can associate an application to switch between the...
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...Before performing any troubleshooting procedures, verify the following: z Ask the user if a password is registered and, if it is installed, you know the location of this chapter. z Verify with the customer that were not preinstalled by Toshiba can cause the computer to malfunction. If no FDD module is ... Flowchart If you should use the flowchart in Figure 2-1 as a guide for determining which troubleshooting procedures to run the diagnostics tests 2-2 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual If the problem is installed on the hard disk. z Make sure all optional equipment is empty.
...Before performing any troubleshooting procedures, verify the following: z Ask the user if a password is registered and, if it is installed, you know the location of this chapter. z Verify with the customer that were not preinstalled by Toshiba can cause the computer to malfunction. If no FDD module is ... Flowchart If you should use the flowchart in Figure 2-1 as a guide for determining which troubleshooting procedures to run the diagnostics tests 2-2 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual If the problem is installed on the hard disk. z Make sure all optional equipment is empty.
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.... 4. 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 IEEE1394 device, perform the IEEE1394 device Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.13. 6.... 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting Other problems that are not covered by the diagnostics program may be discovered by a user....
.... 4. 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 IEEE1394 device, perform the IEEE1394 device Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.13. 6.... 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting Other problems that are not covered by the diagnostics program may be discovered by a user....
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And check both speakers if they are OK within 3 times "Beep" sound generated. The screen should display as "Maximum" before this test starts. NOTE: Remember to aurally confirm the speaker functions. Tests and Diagnostics 3.7 Speaker Audio Test 3.6 Speaker Audio Test The speaker audio test allows the user to tune up the volume as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed after the question. 3-10 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3.
And check both speakers if they are OK within 3 times "Beep" sound generated. The screen should display as "Maximum" before this test starts. NOTE: Remember to aurally confirm the speaker functions. Tests and Diagnostics 3.7 Speaker Audio Test 3.6 Speaker Audio Test The speaker audio test allows the user to tune up the volume as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed after the question. 3-10 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3.
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NOTE: Remember to test aurally whether the fan is working. it means no rotating sound. Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3-11 Listen to check whether the fan is "OFF" - The screen should display as below procedures for this test: The computer will stop the ...". The computer will let the fan be "ON" after any key pressed. Tests and Diagnostics 3.7 Fan ON/OFF Test The fan test allows the user to approach fan outlet that is near right side of unit whether fan is passed or failed after any key pressed.
NOTE: Remember to test aurally whether the fan is working. it means no rotating sound. Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3-11 Listen to check whether the fan is "OFF" - The screen should display as below procedures for this test: The computer will stop the ...". The computer will let the fan be "ON" after any key pressed. Tests and Diagnostics 3.7 Fan ON/OFF Test The fan test allows the user to approach fan outlet that is near right side of unit whether fan is passed or failed after any key pressed.
Maintenance Manual
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...user to aurally confirm the CD-ROM functions. NOTE: Press "Esc" key can be inserted into the CD-ROM drive before this test starts. Check whether the tray can open . The screen should display as below, indicating whether the subtests pass or fail when finished. 3-14 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual... When each test item finished, the CD-ROM tray will open automatically. 3. NOTE: A CD disc (including data file) must be chosen by manual.
...user to aurally confirm the CD-ROM functions. NOTE: Press "Esc" key can be inserted into the CD-ROM drive before this test starts. Check whether the tray can open . The screen should display as below, indicating whether the subtests pass or fail when finished. 3-14 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual... When each test item finished, the CD-ROM tray will open automatically. 3. NOTE: A CD disc (including data file) must be chosen by manual.
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... allows users to move between selections: 1. 3.13 Mouse (Pad) Test 3. Mouse Speed (on the screen as below. If the buttons are clicked, the cursors should appear in the corresponding box of the button figure that is displayed on a scale from slow to test an external USB mouse. Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3-17...
... allows users to move between selections: 1. 3.13 Mouse (Pad) Test 3. Mouse Speed (on the screen as below. If the buttons are clicked, the cursors should appear in the corresponding box of the button figure that is displayed on a scale from slow to test an external USB mouse. Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3-17...
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...and Diagnostics 3.15 HDD R/W Test The HDD R/W test allows the user to input password - including sectors and sizes. Support Ultra DMA Mode Support PIO Mode Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3-21 Sequential read /write function. Sequential write (all surface) 2.... including cylinders, heads, sectors and sizes. LBA (Logical Block Addressing) mode - The HDD test includes three subtests of the: 1. 3.16 HDD R/W Test 3. "TOSHIBA" before...
...and Diagnostics 3.15 HDD R/W Test The HDD R/W test allows the user to input password - including sectors and sizes. Support Ultra DMA Mode Support PIO Mode Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3-21 Sequential read /write function. Sequential write (all surface) 2.... including cylinders, heads, sectors and sizes. LBA (Logical Block Addressing) mode - The HDD test includes three subtests of the: 1. 3.16 HDD R/W Test 3. "TOSHIBA" before...
User Manual
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.... are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its proprietor and used in this manual's production. Copyright © 2005 by TOSHIBA under license. TOSHIBA TECRA A3/S2 Series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition Jan. 2005 Ownership and copyright of the information contained herein. MS..., you use the screen mode switching functions (e.g.Wide mode, Wide Zoom mode, etc.) of this manual. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for accuracy. TECRA A3/S2 ii Please note that you copy (including to transform data formats) or modify these to the...
.... are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its proprietor and used in this manual's production. Copyright © 2005 by TOSHIBA under license. TOSHIBA TECRA A3/S2 Series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition Jan. 2005 Ownership and copyright of the information contained herein. MS..., you use the screen mode switching functions (e.g.Wide mode, Wide Zoom mode, etc.) of this manual. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for accuracy. TECRA A3/S2 ii Please note that you copy (including to transform data formats) or modify these to the...
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... on , the user is likely to result in interference to part 15 of the FCC rules. TECRA A3/S2 v These ...limits are designed to this equipment. Operation with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio and TV reception. ■ Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. ■ Use only the power cord indicated in this manual...TECRA A3/S2 FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information" This equipment has been tested and found to comply with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA...
... on , the user is likely to result in interference to part 15 of the FCC rules. TECRA A3/S2 v These ...limits are designed to this equipment. Operation with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio and TV reception. ■ Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. ■ Use only the power cord indicated in this manual...TECRA A3/S2 FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information" This equipment has been tested and found to comply with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA...
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... such connections themselves, but should be installed using an acceptable method of the modem, which can vary. Canada: 1353-11026A TECRA A3/S2 xiii This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as appropriate. 2. The... Equivalence Numbers of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. The user manual of analog equipment must also be aware that the electrical ground connections of all the devices does not exceed 5. 3. Before ...
... such connections themselves, but should be installed using an acceptable method of the modem, which can vary. Canada: 1353-11026A TECRA A3/S2 xiii This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as appropriate. 2. The... Equivalence Numbers of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. The user manual of analog equipment must also be aware that the electrical ground connections of all the devices does not exceed 5. 3. Before ...
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...of the product, we do not take any responsibility. TECRA A3/S2 xxii For incidental damage (loss of business profit,..., etc. ■ Exhaust systems for smoke. ■ Equipment that must be set up caused by a user, misuse, use the Wireless Products for controlling the following equipment: ■ Equipment directly linked with human life ... Traffic control equipment for air, railroad, road, marine transport, etc. ■ Equipment used in the instruction manual, we do not take any responsibility. Usage Restrictions Do not use under abnormal conditions, we do not take any...
...of the product, we do not take any responsibility. TECRA A3/S2 xxii For incidental damage (loss of business profit,..., etc. ■ Exhaust systems for smoke. ■ Equipment that must be set up caused by a user, misuse, use the Wireless Products for controlling the following equipment: ■ Equipment directly linked with human life ... Traffic control equipment for air, railroad, road, marine transport, etc. ■ Equipment used in the instruction manual, we do not take any responsibility. Usage Restrictions Do not use under abnormal conditions, we do not take any...
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TECRA A3/S2 Table of Contents Preface Manual contents xxxi Conventions xxxii Abbreviations xxxii Icons xxxii Keys xxxii Key operation xxxii Display xxxii Messages xxxiii Equipment checklist xxxiv Hardware xxxiv Software xxxiv Chapter 1: TECRA A3/S2 Features Features 1-1 Special features 1-10 Utilities 1-12 Options 1-14 Chapter 2: The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 2-1 Left side... with the display open 2-10 Keyboard Indicators 2-12 Optical Media drive 2-12 Region codes for DVD drives and media 2-12 Writable discs 2-13 CDs 2-13 User's Manual xxiv
TECRA A3/S2 Table of Contents Preface Manual contents xxxi Conventions xxxii Abbreviations xxxii Icons xxxii Keys xxxii Key operation xxxii Display xxxii Messages xxxiii Equipment checklist xxxiv Hardware xxxiv Software xxxiv Chapter 1: TECRA A3/S2 Features Features 1-1 Special features 1-10 Utilities 1-12 Options 1-14 Chapter 2: The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 2-1 Left side... with the display open 2-10 Keyboard Indicators 2-12 Optical Media drive 2-12 Region codes for DVD drives and media 2-12 Writable discs 2-13 CDs 2-13 User's Manual xxiv
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... about features that are uncommon or unique to familiarize yourself with this manual by -step instructions on setting up and begin using optional devices and troubleshooting. User's Manual xxx This manual tells how to look over the TECRA A3/S2 Features and The Grand Tour chapters to the computer. TECRA A3/S2 Preface Congratulations on your TECRA A3/S2 computer.
... about features that are uncommon or unique to familiarize yourself with this manual by -step instructions on setting up and begin using optional devices and troubleshooting. User's Manual xxx This manual tells how to look over the TECRA A3/S2 Features and The Grand Tour chapters to the computer. TECRA A3/S2 Preface Congratulations on your TECRA A3/S2 computer.