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Toshiba PSA20 User Manual (244 pages)

TOSHIBA Portable Personal Computer User's Manual

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.61 MB

Fcc Conditions
4
Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions
13
Table of Contents
21
Preface

28
Manual Contents

28
Conventions

29
- Abbreviations
  29
- Icons
  29
- Keys
  29
- Key Operation
  30
- Display
  30
- Messages
  30
General Precautions

31
Stress Injury

31
Heat Injury

31
Pressure or Impact Damage

31
PC Card Overheating

32
Mobile Phone

32
Central Processing Unit (CPU) Performance Disclaimer

32
Chapter 1 Introduction

33
Equipment Checklist

33
- Hardware
  33
- Software
  33
- Documentation
  34
Features

34
- Pointing Device
  36
Special Features

39
Utilities

41
Options

42
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

43
Front with the Display Closed

43
Left Side

44
Right Side

45
Back Side

46
Underside

48
Front with the Display Open

49
System Indicators

50
Keyboard Indicators

52
USB Diskette Drive

53
Specifications

54
- Formats
  55
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
  55
- DVD-R/-RW Drive
  56
- DVD Multi Drive
  56
Optical Media Drives

54
- Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media
  54
- Writable Discs
  54
Universal AC Adaptor

57
Chapter 3 Getting Started

59
Setting up Your Work Space

59
- General Conditions
  60
- Placement of the Computer
  60
- Seating and Posture
  61
- Lighting
  62
- Work Habits
  62
Connecting the Universal AC Adaptor

63
Opening the Display

64
Turning on the Power

64
Starting up for the First Time

65
Turning off the Power

65
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)
  65
- Hibernation Mode
  66
  - Starting Hibernation
    67
  - Automatic Hibernation
    67
- Standby Mode
  68
Restarting the Computer

70
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Product Recovery CD-ROM

70
Chapter 4 Operating Basics

71
Touch Pad

71
Using the USB Diskette Drive

72
- Connecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive
  72
- Disconnecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive
  73
Using Optical Media Drives

73
- Loading Discs
  74
- Removing Discs
  77
Audio/Video Controls

78
Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive

80
- Before Writing or Rewriting
  80
- When Writing or Rewriting
  81
Writing Cds on DVD-R/-RW Drive

82
- Important Message
  82
- Disclaimer
  82
Writing Cds on DVD Multi Drive

83
- Important Message
  83
- Disclaimer
  83
- Read/Write Function Chart
  84
- Before Writing or Rewriting
  86
- When Writing or Rewriting
  87
- Drag'n Drop CD+DVD
  87
- Data Verification
  88
- Video (DVD-R/-RW/-RAM)
  88
Media Care

90
- CD/Dvds
  90
- Diskettes
  90
Modem

91
- Region Selection
  91
- Properties Menu
  92
- Connecting
  93
- Disconnecting
  94
Wireless LAN

94
- Supported Features
  94
- Security
  95
- Wireless Communication Switch
  95
- Wireless Communication Indicator
  95
Lan

96
- Connecting LAN Cable
  96
- Disconnecting LAN Cable
  97
Cleaning the Computer

98
Moving the Computer

98
Heat Dispersal

99
Chapter 5 The Keyboard

101
Typewriter Keys

101
F1 ... F12 Function Keys

102
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

102
- Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard
  102
- Hot Keys
  104
- Fn Sticky Key
  106
Windows Special Keys

107
Keypad Overlay

107
Generating ASCII Characters

109
Chapter 6 Power

111
Power Conditions

111
Power Indicators

112
- Battery Indicator
  112
- DC in Indicator
  113
- Power Indicator
  113
Battery Types

113
- Battery Pack
  113
- Real Time Clock Battery
  114
Care and Use of the Battery Pack

115
- Safety Precautions
  115
- Charging the Batteries
  118
- Monitoring Battery Capacity
  119
- Maximizing Battery Operating Time
  120
- Retaining Data with Power off
  121
- Extending Battery Life
  121
Replacing the Battery Pack

122
- Removing the Battery Pack
  122
- Installing the Battery Pack
  123
Power-Up Modes

125
- Windows Utilities
  125
- Hot Keys
  125
Starting the Computer by Password

125
Panel Power On/Off

126
System Auto off

126
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords

127
Accessing HW Setup

127
HW Setup Window

127
- General
  127
- Password
  128
- Device Config
  131
- Parallel/Printer
  131
- Display
  131
- Boot Priority
  132
- Keyboard
  134
- Usb
  134
- Lan
  135
Supervisor Password

135
Chapter 8 Optional Devices

137
- Peripheral Devices
  137
PC Cards

138
- Inserting a PC Card
  138
- Removing a PC Card
  139
SD Cards

140
- Inserting an SD Card
  140
- Removing an SD Card
  141
- SD Card Care
  141
Memory Expansion

142
- Installing Memory Module
  143
- Removing Memory Module
  147
Battery Pack (Black)

149
Universal AC Adaptor

149
USB FDD Kit

149
External Monitor

149
- Connecting a TV
  150
- Changing the Resolution
  150
Parallel Printer

152
Security Lock

153
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

155
Problem Solving Process

155
- Preliminary Checklist
  155
- Analyzing the Problem
  156
Hardware and System Checklist

157
- System Start-Up
  157
- Self Test
  158
- Power
  158
- Overheating Power down
  159
- Ac Power
  159
- Password
  161
- Rtc Battery
  161
- Keyboard
  162
- LCD Panel
  162
- Hard Disk Drive
  163
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
  164
- DVD-R/-RW Drive
  165
- DVD Multi Drive
  167
- Diskette Drive
  169
- SD Card
  169
- PC Card
  170
- Infrared Port
  170
- Pointing Device
  171
- Usb Mouse
  172
- Usb
  173
- Memory Expansion
  173
- Sound System
  174
- Monitor
  174
- Modem
  175
Appendix C

175
AT Commands

175
- Lan
  176
- Wireless LAN
  177
- TV Output Signal
  177
- Printer
  178
TOSHIBA Support

179
- Before You Call
  179
- Where to Write
  179
  - Specifications
    181
  - Environmental Requirements
    181
  - Power Requirements
    181
Appendix A

181
Appendix B

183
Display Controller

183
- Video Modes
  184
Appendix D

215
Appendix E

215
Appendix F

215
- Card Specifications
  217
- Radio Characteristics
  217
Appendix G

221
Appendix H

221
- United Kingdom
  222
- Usa and Canada
  222
Ac Power Cord and Connectors

221
Appendix I

223
Parts Numbers

223
- Cache Memory
  227
- Dialog Box
  229
- Disk Drive
  230

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Toshiba PSA20 User Manual (244 pages)

Table of Contents

Preface

Manual Contents

Conventions

General Precautions

Stress Injury

Heat Injury

Pressure or Impact Damage

PC Card Overheating

Mobile Phone

Central Processing Unit (CPU) Performance Disclaimer

Chapter 1 Introduction

Equipment Checklist

Features

Special Features

Utilities

Options

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

Front with the Display Closed

Left Side

Right Side

Back Side

Underside

Front with the Display Open

System Indicators

Keyboard Indicators

USB Diskette Drive

Specifications

Optical Media Drives

Universal AC Adaptor

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Setting up Your Work Space

Connecting the Universal AC Adaptor

Opening the Display

Turning on the Power

Starting up for the First Time

Turning off the Power

Restarting the Computer

Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Product Recovery CD-ROM

Chapter 4 Operating Basics

Touch Pad

Using the USB Diskette Drive

Using Optical Media Drives

Audio/Video Controls

Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive

Writing Cds on DVD-R/-RW Drive

Writing Cds on DVD Multi Drive

Media Care

Modem

Wireless LAN

Lan

Cleaning the Computer

Moving the Computer

Heat Dispersal

Chapter 5 The Keyboard

Typewriter Keys

F1 ... F12 Function Keys

Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

Windows Special Keys

Keypad Overlay

Generating ASCII Characters

Chapter 6 Power

Power Conditions

Power Indicators

Battery Types

Care and Use of the Battery Pack

Replacing the Battery Pack

Power-Up Modes

Starting the Computer by Password

Panel Power On/Off

System Auto off

Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords

Accessing HW Setup

HW Setup Window

Supervisor Password

Chapter 8 Optional Devices

PC Cards

SD Cards