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Toshiba Satellite Pro A500D series User Manual (269 pages)
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 9.17 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
22
Copyright
2
Disclaimer
2
Trademarks
2
FCC Information
3
Macrovision License of Notice
3
EU Conformity Statement
4
Fcc Conditions
4
Important Safety Information for Computers with TV Tuner
5
Modem Warning Notice
5
Region Selection
6
Type of Service
8
Telephone Company Procedures
8
If Problems Arise
8
VCCI Class B Information
5
Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment
9
Fax Branding
9
Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand
10
General Conditions
12
Following Information Is Only for EU-Member States
13
Optical Disc Drive Standards
14
Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions
15
International Precautions
20
Table of Contents
22
Manual Contents
26
Preface
26
Conventions
27
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
29
General Precautions
29
Provide Adequate Ventilation
29
Expresscard Overheating
30
Heat Injury
30
Pressure or Impact Damage
30
Stress Injury
30
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
31
Mobile Phones
31
Chapter 1 Introduction
32
Equipment Checklist
32
Features
34
Optical Disc Drive
38
Pointing Device
41
Special Features
45
TOSHIBA Value Added Package
48
Utilities and Applications
49
Options
53
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour
54
Front with the Display Closed
54
Left Side
56
Right Side
59
Underside
61
Front with the Display Open
63
Function Buttons
67
System Indicators
68
Keyboard Indicators
69
Optical Disc Drives
70
Writable Discs
71
DVD Super Multi Drive
73
Remote Controller
74
Slim Size Remote Controller
78
Using the Remote Controller
80
Installing/Removing Batteries
82
Installing the Batteries
83
Replacing the Batteries
84
Installing the Battery
84
Replacing the Battery
85
Placing Slim Size Remote Controller
85
AC Adaptor
87
Chapter 3 Getting Started
88
Connecting the AC Adaptor
89
Opening the Display
92
Turning on the Power
94
Starting up for the First Time
94
Turning off the Power
95
Starting Hibernation Mode
96
Sleep Mode
97
Executing Sleep Mode
98
Restarting the Computer
99
System Recovery Options
99
Chapter 4 Operating Basics
103
Using the Touch Pad
103
Touch Pad Gesture
104
Using the Fingerprint Sensor
105
Fingerprint Sensor Limitations
108
Fingerprint Registration
108
How to Delete the Fingerprint Data
109
Windows Logon Via Fingerprint Authentication
110
Fingerprint System Boot Authentication
110
Using the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Function
112
Using Optical Disk Drives
114
Loading Discs
116
Removing Discs
118
Optical Drive Auto Lock
119
Function Buttons
121
Writing CD/DVD/BD on DVD Super Multi Drives or BD Writer Drives or BD Combo Drives
121
Important Message
122
Before Writing or Rewriting
122
DVD Supermulti Drive
122
When Writing or Rewriting
126
Toshiba Disc Creator
128
Data Verification
129
How to Learn more about Toshiba Disc Creator
129
Important Information for Use
131
Notes on Use
132
Toshiba DVD Player
133
Starting Toshiba DVD Player
133
Operating Toshiba DVD Player
134
Media Care
135
Floppy Diskettes
136
Sound System
137
Speaker Configuration
138
Using the Web Camera
139
Using TOSHIBA Web Camera Application
140
Using TOSHIBA Face Recognition
141
Modem
145
Properties Menu
146
Modem Selection
146
Dialing Properties
147
TV Tuner
148
Wireless Communications
149
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
151
Worldwide Operation
151
Radio Links
151
Product Support
152
Wireless Communication Switch
152
Lan
153
Wireless Communication Indicator
153
Connecting the Lan Cable
154
Cleaning the Computer
155
Moving the Computer
156
Heat Dispersal
156
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection
157
Chapter 5 The Keyboard
159
Typewriter Keys
159
Function Keys: F1
160
Soft Keys: FN Key Combinations
160
Hot Keys
161
Windows Special Keys
163
Touchpad Enable/Disable Button
163
Generating ASCII Characters
163
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes
164
Power Conditions
164
Power Indicators
165
Battery Types
166
Real Time Clock Battery
167
Care and Use of the Battery Pack
168
Battery Charging Notice
169
Monitoring Battery Capacity
170
Maximizing Battery Operating Time
170
Retaining Data with Power off
171
Extending Battery Life
171
Replacing the Battery Pack
172
TOSHIBA Password Utility
174
Power-Up Modes
175
Panel Power On/Off
175
System Auto off
176
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords
177
HW Setup
177
Accessing HW Setup
177
HW Setup Window
177
User Password
178
Boot Priority
179
Function Button
179
Keyboard Backlight
181
Chapter 8 Optional Devices
182
Power Devices
182
Peripheral Devices
182
Expresscard
183
Removing an Expresscard
184
Bridge Media Slot
185
Memory Media
186
Additional Memory Module
187
Installing a Memory Module
188
Battery Packs
190
Universal AC Adaptor
190
Battery Charger
190
USB Floppy Diskette Drive
191
Esata (External Serial ATA)
193
External Monitor
194
Television Via HDMI
196
Security Lock
200
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
201
Problem Solving Process
201
Preliminary Checklist
202
Analyzing the Problem
202
Hardware and System Checklist
203
Self Test
204
System Start-Up
204
Overheating Power down
205
Ac Power
205
Real Time Clock
207
Internal Display Panel
208
Solid State Drive
210
Hard Disk Drive
210
XD Picture Card
215
Infrared Receiver Window
216
Touch Pad
216
Usb Mouse
218
Fingerprint Sensor
219
Usb Device
219
Usb Sleep and Charge Function
220
Esata Device
221
Volume Control
223
TOSHIBA Support
228
Chapter 10 Disclaimers
230
Cpu
230
Memory (Main System)
231
Battery Life
232
SSD/HDD Drive Capacity
232
Lcd
232
Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")
232
Wireless LAN
233
USB Sleep & Charge
233
External HDD Capacity
233
Non-Applicable Icons
233
Copy Protection
233
Images
233
LCD Brightness and Eye Stain
234
TV Tuner
234
Safety Use for TV Tuner
234
Specifications
236
Environmental Requirements
236
Appendix A Specifications
238
Appendix B Display Controller
238
Display Controller
238
V.90/V.92 Mode
239
AT Command
241
Appendix C V.90/V.92
242
Appendix D Wireless LAN
242
Card Specifications
242
Radio Characteristics
243
Supported Frequency Sub-Bands
243
AC Power Cord and Connectors
247
Certification Agencies
248
Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors
250
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
250
Appendix F TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
251
Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
251
Toshiba Disc Creator
268
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Toshiba Satellite Pro A500D series User Manual (269 pages)
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 20.58 MB
Table of Contents
Copyright
2
Disclaimer
2
Trademarks
2
FCC Information
3
Macrovision License of Notice
3
EU Conformity Statement
4
Fcc Conditions
4
Important Safety Information for Computers with TV Tuner
5
Modem Warning Notice
5
VCCI Class B Information
5
Region Selection
6
If Problems Arise
8
Telephone Company Procedures
8
Fax Branding
9
Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment
9
Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand
10
General Conditions
12
Following Information Is Only for EU-Member States
13
Optical Disc Drive Standards
14
International Precautions
20
Table of Contents
22
Manual Contents
26
Preface
26
Conventions
27
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
29
General Precautions
29
Provide Adequate Ventilation
29
Expresscard Overheating
30
Heat Injury
30
Pressure or Impact Damage
30
Stress Injury
30
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
31
Mobile Phones
31
Chapter 1 Introduction
32
Equipment Checklist
32
Features
34
Optical Disc Drive
38
Special Features
45
TOSHIBA Value Added Package
48
Utilities and Applications
49
Options
53
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour
54
Front with the Display Closed
54
Left Side
56
Right Side
59
Underside
61
Front with the Display Open
63
Function Buttons
67
System Indicators
68
Keyboard Indicators
69
Optical Disc Drives
70
Writable Discs
71
Remote Controller
74
Slim Size Remote Controller
78
Using the Remote Controller
80
Installing/Removing Batteries
82
Installing the Batteries
83
Replacing the Batteries
84
Installing the Battery
84
Replacing the Battery
85
Placing Slim Size Remote Controller
85
AC Adaptor
87
Chapter 3 Getting Started
88
Connecting the AC Adaptor
89
Opening the Display
92
Turning on the Power
94
Starting up for the First Time
94
Turning off the Power
95
Starting Hibernation Mode
96
Sleep Mode
97
Restarting the Computer
99
System Recovery Options
99
Chapter 4 Operating Basics
103
Using the Touch Pad
103
Touch Pad Gesture
104
Using the Fingerprint Sensor
105
Fingerprint Sensor Limitations
108
Fingerprint Registration
108
How to Delete the Fingerprint Data
109
Windows Logon Via Fingerprint Authentication
110
Fingerprint System Boot Authentication
110
Using the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Function
112
Using Optical Disk Drives
114
Loading Discs
116
Removing Discs
118
Optical Drive Auto Lock
119
Function Buttons
121
Writing CD/DVD/BD on DVD Super Multi Drives or BD Writer Drives or BD Combo Drives
121
Important Message
122
Before Writing or Rewriting
122
DVD Supermulti Drive
122
When Writing or Rewriting
126
Toshiba Disc Creator
128
Data Verification
129
How to Learn more about Toshiba Disc Creator
129
Important Information for Use
131
Toshiba DVD Player
133
Starting Toshiba DVD Player
133
Operating Toshiba DVD Player
134
Media Care
135
Floppy Diskettes
136
Sound System
137
Speaker Configuration
138
Using the Web Camera
139
Using TOSHIBA Web Camera Application
140
Using TOSHIBA Face Recognition
141
Modem
145
Properties Menu
146
Modem Selection
146
Dialing Properties
147
TV Tuner
148
Wireless Communications
149
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
151
Worldwide Operation
151
Radio Links
151
Product Support
152
Wireless Communication Switch
152
Lan
153
Wireless Communication Indicator
153
Connecting the Lan Cable
154
Cleaning the Computer
155
Moving the Computer
156
Heat Dispersal
156
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection
157
Chapter 5 The Keyboard
159
Typewriter Keys
159
Function Keys: F1
160
Soft Keys: FN Key Combinations
160
Hot Keys
161
Windows Special Keys
163
Touchpad Enable/Disable Button
163
Generating ASCII Characters
163
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes
164
Power Conditions
164
Power Indicators
165
Battery Types
166
Real Time Clock Battery
167
Care and Use of the Battery Pack
168
Battery Charging Notice
169
Monitoring Battery Capacity
170
Maximizing Battery Operating Time
170
Retaining Data with Power off
171
Extending Battery Life
171
Replacing the Battery Pack
172
TOSHIBA Password Utility
174
Power-Up Modes
175
System Auto off
176
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords
177
HW Setup
177
Accessing HW Setup
177
HW Setup Window
177
User Password
178
Boot Priority
179
Function Button
179
Keyboard Backlight
181
Chapter 8 Optional Devices
182
Peripheral Devices
182
Power Devices
182
Expresscard
183
Removing an Expresscard
184
Bridge Media Slot
185
Memory Media
186
Additional Memory Module
187
Installing a Memory Module
188
Battery Charger
190
Battery Packs
190
Universal AC Adaptor
190
USB Floppy Diskette Drive
191
Esata (External Serial ATA)
193
External Monitor
194
Television Via HDMI
196
Security Lock
200
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
201
Problem Solving Process
201
Preliminary Checklist
202
Analyzing the Problem
202
Hardware and System Checklist
203
Self Test
204
Overheating Power down
205
Real Time Clock
207
Internal Display Panel
208
Solid State Drive
210
Hard Disk Drive
210
DVD Super Multi Drive
211
Infrared Receiver Window
216
Touch Pad
216
Usb Mouse
218
Fingerprint Sensor
219
Usb Device
219
Usb Sleep and Charge Function
220
Esata Device
221
Volume Control
223
Hdmi Monitor Output Function
226
TOSHIBA Support
228
Chapter 10 Disclaimers
230
Cpu
230
Memory (Main System)
231
Battery Life
232
SSD/HDD Drive Capacity
232
Lcd
232
Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")
232
Wireless LAN
233
USB Sleep & Charge
233
External HDD Capacity
233
Non-Applicable Icons
233
Copy Protection
233
Images
233
LCD Brightness and Eye Stain
234
TV Tuner
234
Safety Use for TV Tuner
234
Specifications
236
Environmental Requirements
236
Appendix A Specifications
238
Appendix B Display Controller
238
Display Controller
238
V.90/V.92 Mode
239
AT Command
241
Appendix C V.90/V.92
242
Appendix D Wireless LAN
242
Card Specifications
242
Radio Characteristics
243
Supported Frequency Sub-Bands
243
AC Power Cord and Connectors
247
Certification Agencies
248
Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors
250
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
250
Appendix F TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
251
Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
251
Glossary
252
Toshiba Satellite Pro A500D series Maintenance Manual (279 pages)
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 7.38 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
6
Table of Contents
11
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview
14
Features
18
Inch HDD
28
DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer)
30
Power Supply
31
Batteries
33
Battery Charging Control
33
Main Battery
33
RTC Battery
34
Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures
35
Table of Contents
37
Troubleshooting Introduction
39
Troubleshooting Flowchart
40
Power Supply Troubleshooting
45
Display Troubleshooting
50
Keyboard Troubleshooting
53
External USB Devices Troubleshooting
55
Touchpad Troubleshooting
61
Speaker Troubleshooting
63
Optical Drive Troubleshooting
65
Modem Troubleshooting
68
Express Card Troubleshooting
70
Wireless LAN Troubleshooting
72
Camera Troubleshooting
74
Bluetooth Troubleshooting
76
Bridge Media Slot Troubleshooting
79
HDD Troubleshooting
81
CRT Failure Troubleshooting
83
HDMI Troubleshooting
85
Display Port Troubleshooting
87
SPDIF Troubleshooting
89
MIC Troubleshooting
91
Finger Printer Troubleshooting
93
Fm Tuner Failure Troubleshooting
95
E-SATA Troubleshooting
98
Felica Troubleshooting
100
UWB Troubleshooting
102
Troubleshooting
104
Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics
106
Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics
107
The Diagnostic Test
108
Audio Sound Test
108
Fan ON/OFF Test
108
Main Battery Charge Test
108
Executing the Diagnostic Test
109
FDD Test
109
Memory Check
109
Keyboard Test
109
Mouse (Pad) Test
109
LCD Pixels Mode Test
109
Display Configuration
113
Audio Sound Test
114
Fan ON/OFF Test
115
Main Battery Charge Test
116
Fdd Test
117
Memory Check
118
Keyboard Test
119
Mouse (Pad) Test
122
Lcd Pixels Mode Test
123
Magnetic Switch Test
124
LAN Test
126
RTC Test
129
BUTTON Test
130
Read DMI
134
Write DMI
135
Sensor Test
138
Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures
144
General
151
Replacement Procedures
151
Safety Precautions
152
Before You Begin
154
Assembly Procedures
155
Disassembly Procedures
155
Screw Tightening Torque
156
Tools and Equipment
156
Colors of Screw Shanks
157
Symbol Examples
157
Symbols of Screws on the Laptop Body
157
Battery
158
Figure 4.1 Removing the Battery Pack
158
Removing the Battery Pack
158
Installing the Battery Pack
159
Figure 4.2 Removing the HDD Door
160
Hdd
160
Removing the HDD
160
Figure 4.3 Removing the HDD from the HDD Bay
161
Figure 4.4 Removing the HDD Plate
161
Installing the HDD
162
Figure 4.5 Removing the RAM Door
163
Memory
163
Removing the Optional Memory
163
Figure 4.6 Removing the RAM from the Connectors
164
Installing the Optional Memory
164
Figure 4.7 Removing the UWB Module
165
UWB Module
165
Figure 4.8 Removing the Modem Card
166
Modem Card / FM Tuner
166
Figure 4.9 Removing the FM Tuner
167
Figure 4.10 Removing the ODD Bay Module
169
Odd
169
Removing the ODD Bay Module
169
Figure 4.11 Removing the Bracket from the ODD Drive
170
Figure 4.12 Removing Two Screws from the Battery Lodging
172
Keyboard Cover and Keyboard
172
Figure 4.13 Removing the Keyboard Cover
173
Figure 4.14 Removing Screws from the Keyboard
173
Figure 4.15 Removing the Keyboard
174
Installing the Keyboard Cover and Keyboard
174
Figure 4.16 Removing the Screws from the Bottom of the Laptop
175
Logic Upper Assembly
175
Figure 4.17 Removing Eight Screws from the Laptop
176
Figure 4.18 Detaching Cables from the Laptop
177
Installing the Logic Upper Assembly
177
Figure 4.19 Removing the Power Board
178
Installing the Power Switch Board
178
Power Board
178
Removing the Power Board
178
Figure 4.20 Removing the Speakers
179
Installing the Speakers
179
Removing the Speakers
179
Speakers
179
Bluetooth Card
180
Figure 4.21 Removing the Bluetooth Card
180
Installing the Bluetooth Card
180
Removing the Bluetooth Card
180
Figure 4.22 Removing the Screws from the Touchpad Bracket
181
Removing the Touchpad Bracket, Touchpad Boards and Fingerprint Board
181
Touchpad Bracket, Touchpad Boards and Fingerprint Board/Touchpad Switch Board
181
Figure 4.23 Removing the Touchpad Boards and Fingerprint Board
182
Figure 4.24 Removing the LED Board
183
Installing the LED Board
183
LED Board
183
Removing the LED Board
183
Figure 4.25 Removing the Thermal Fan from the Logic Lower Assembly
184
Installing the Thermal Fan
184
Removing the Thermal Fan
184
Thermal Fan
184
Figure 4.26 Removing the WLAN Card
185
Installing the WLAN Card
185
Removing the WLAN Card
185
WLAN Card
185
Figure 4.27 Removing Motherboard from Logic Lower Assembly
186
Motherboard
186
Removing the Motherboard
186
Figure 4.28 Removing the DC_IN CONN and Cable
187
Figure 4.29 Picking up the Motherboard
187
Figure 4.30 Align the DP CONN, S/PDIF CONN, Audio CONN and RJ45 CONN
188
Figure 4.31 Installing the DC-In Jack
189
Figure 4.32 Removing the VGA Board
190
Figure 4.33 Reapply the Shinetsu 7726 Grease on the Thermal Module and Remove any Release Papers
191
Installing the VGA Board and VGA Thermal Module
191
CPU and Thermal Module
192
Figure 4.34 Removing the Thermal Module Spring Screws
192
Removing the CPU and Thermal Module
192
Figure 4.35 Removing the CPU
193
Installing CPU and Thermal Module
193
Figure 4.36 Reapply the Shinetsu 7726 Grease on the Thermal Module and Remove any Release Papers
194
Display Assembly
195
Figure 4.37 Removing the Display Assembly
195
Installing the Display Assembly
195
Removing the Display Assembly
195
Figure 4.38 Removing the LCD Bezel Assembly from the Low-End Model
196
Figure 4.39 Peel off the Bezel
197
Figure 4.40 Pull out the Hinge Wall
197
Figure 4.41 Remove the Bezel
198
Figure 4.42 Removing the LCD Bezel Assembly from the High-End Model
198
Figure 4.43 Wrap the Flat Blade Screwdriver with Tape
199
Figure 4.44 Press the Hinge Wall
199
Figure 4.45 Pry up the Bezel Hinge Wall
200
Figure 4.46 Release the Rest of the Hooks
200
Figure 4.47 Push the Right Side of the Bezel Upward
201
Figure 4.48 Push the Left Side of the Bezel Upward
202
Figure 4.49 Release Hooks from the Bottom of the Bezel
203
Figure 4.50 Release Hooks from the Right and Left Side of the Bezel
203
Figure 4.51 Release the Hooks from the Upper Side of the Bezel
204
Figure 4.52 Press the Bezel Hinge Wall
205
Figure 4.53 Press the Bottom Hooks on the Display Assembly
205
Figure 4.54 Press the Left and Right Side of the Bezel for the Low-End Model/Press the
206
Figure 4.55 Press the Bezel Upside Hooks
206
Figure 4.56 Removing the Inverter Board
207
Lcd Module and Inverter Board
207
Figure 4.57 Removing the LCD Module from the LCD Cover Assembly (High-End Model)
208
Figure 4.58 Removing the LCD Module from the LCD Cover Assembly
209
Figure 4.59 Removing the LCD Hinge Assembly
210
Figure 4.60 Removing the LVDS Cable from the LCD Module
211
Figure 4.61 Installing the LCD Hinge Assembly
212
Figure 4.62 Installing the LCD Module from the LCD Cover Assembly (High-End Model)
213
Figure 4.63 Installing the LCD Module from the LCD Cover Assembly (Low-End Model)
214
Figure 4.64 Not to Pinch Codes Beside Hinges (High-End Model)
215
Figure 4.65 Not to Pinch Codes Beside Hinges (Low-End Model)
215
Figure 4.66 Removing the CMOS Board and MIC (High-End Model)
216
Figure 4.67 Removing the CMOS Board and MIC (Low-End Model)
217
Figure 4.68 Removing the Left USB Board from the Logic Lower Assembly
218
Figure 4.69 Wrap the Flat Blade Screwdriver with Tape
219
Figure 4.70 Wrap the Flat Blade Screwdriver with Tape
220
Figure 4.71 Removing the USB Board on the Right Side
220
Appendix A Handling the Lcd Module
222
Appendix B Board Layout
227
Appendix C Pin Assignments
231
System Board
231
Appendix G Reliability
279
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