Toshiba A7 (PTA71C-LL201EF) Manual

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Table of Contents

  • TOSHIBA TECRA A7
    • Preface
      • Manual contents
      • Conventions
        • Abbreviations
        • Icons
        • Keys
        • Key operation
        • Display
        • Messages
    • General Precautions
      • Stress injury
      • Heat injury
      • Pressure or impact damage
      • PC card overheating
      • Mobile phone
    • Chapter 1
    • Introduction
      • Equipment checklist
        • Hardware
        • Software
      • Features
        • Processor
        • Memory
        • Disks
      • 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
      • USB diskette drive
      • Optical Media drive
        • Region codes for DVD drives and media
        • Writable discs
        • DVD-ROM drive
        • CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
        • DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) drive
      • AC adaptor
    • Chapter 3
    • Getting Started
      • Setting up your work space
        • General conditions
        • Placement of computer
        • Seating and posture
        • Lighting
        • Work habits
      • Connecting the AC adaptor
      • Opening the display
      • Turning on the power
      • Starting up for the first time
      • Turning off the power
        • Shut Down mode (Boot mode)
        • Hibernation mode
        • Starting Hibernation
        • Automatic Hibernation
        • Standby mode
      • Restarting the computer
      • Create Optical Recovery Discs
      • Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD
      • Restoring the preinstalled software from your creating Recovery Media
    • Chapter 4
    • Operating Basics
      • TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device( Provided with some models)
        • Using the Touch Pad
        • Using the AccuPoint
        • AccuPoint Precautions
        • Replacing the Cap
      • Using the Fingerprint Sensor
        • Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor
        • Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility
        • Set Up Procedure
        • Windows Logon via Fingerprint Authentication
        • Fingerprint System Boot Authentication
        • Fingerprint Single Sign On Feature
        • How to Swipe the Finger
      • Using the USB diskette drive
        • Connecting 3 1/2" diskette drive
        • Disconnecting 3 1/2" diskette drive
      • Using optical media drives
        • Loading discs
          • 1. a. When the power is on, press the DVD-ROM eject button to open the drawer slightly.
        • Removing discs
      • Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
        • Important message (CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive)
        • Before writing or rewriting
        • When writing or rewriting
        • Disclaimer (CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive)
      • Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) drive
        • Important message (DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) drive)
        • Before writing or rewriting
        • When writing or rewriting
        • Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) drive)
        • RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA
        • Data Verification
        • DLA for TOSHIBA
        • Video
        • When using WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum:
      • Media care
        • CD/DVDs
        • Diskettes
      • Using the microphone
      • Modem
        • Region selection
        • Properties menu
      • Wireless communications
        • Wireless LAN
        • Wireless communication Indicator
      • LAN
        • Connecting LAN cable
        • Disconnecting LAN cable
      • Cleaning the computer
      • Moving the computer
      • Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection
        • TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties
        • Detail Properties
      • Heat dispersal
    • Chapter 5
    • The Keyboard
      • Typewriter keys
      • F1 ... F12 function keys
      • Soft keys: Fn key combinations
        • Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard
        • Hot keys
        • Fn Sticky key
      • Windows special keys
      • Keypad overlay
        • Turning on the overlays
        • Arrow mode
        • Numeric mode
        • Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)
        • Temporarily using overlay (overlay off)
        • Temporarily changing modes
      • Generating ASCII characters
    • Chapter 6
    • Power and Power-Up Modes
      • Power conditions
        • AC adaptor connected
        • Battery fully charged
        • Battery partially charged or no charge
        • No battery installed
        • AC adaptor not connected
        • Battery charge is above low battery trigger point
        • Battery charge is below low battery trigger point
        • Battery charge is exhausted
        • Computer goes into Hibernation or shuts down (depending on the Toshiba power Management Utility Setting)
        • No battery installed
      • Power indicators
        • Battery indicator
        • DC IN indicator
        • Power indicator
      • Battery types
        • Battery
        • Real time clock battery
      • Care and use of the battery pack
        • Safety precautions
        • Charging the batteries
        • Monitoring battery capacity
        • Maximizing battery operating time
        • Retaining data with power off
        • Extending battery life
          • 1. Turn off the computer’s power.
          • 2. Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer’s power. If it does not turn on go to step 4.
          • 3. Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes. If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time, cont...
          • 4. Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet. The DC IN LED should glow green, and the Battery...
          • 5. Charge the battery pack until the Battery LED glows green.
      • Replacing the battery pack
        • Removing the battery pack
        • Installing the battery pack
      • Starting the computer by password
        • Power-up modes
        • Windows utilities
        • Hot keys
        • Panel power on/off
        • System Auto Off
    • Chapter 7
    • HW Setup and Passwords
      • HW Setup
        • Accessing HW Setup
        • HW Setup window
        • CPU
      • Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit Capability and TPM
        • Starting and Ending the BIOS Setup Program
        • Execute-Disable Bit Capability
        • Security setting
    • Chapter 8
    • Optional Devices
      • Cards/memory
      • Power devices
      • Peripheral devices
      • Other
      • PC cards
        • Installing a PC card
        • Removing a PC card
      • Express Card
        • Installing an Express Card
        • Removing an Express Card
      • Multiple Digital Media Card Slot
        • Installing a SD/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD card
        • Removing a SD/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD card
      • Memory expansion
        • Installing memory module
        • Removing memory module
      • Additional battery pack (6 Cell,9 Cell and 12 Cell)
      • Additional AC adaptor
      • Battery Charger
      • USB FDD Kit
      • Advanced Port Replicator III Plus
        • Connecting the Advanced Port Replicator III Plus
      • Parallel printer
      • External monitor
      • Television
      • i.LINK (IEEE1394)
        • Precautions
        • Connecting
        • Disconnecting
      • Security lock
    • Chapter 9
    • Troubleshooting
      • Problem solving process
        • Preliminary checklist
        • Analyzing the problem
      • Hardware and system checklist
        • System start-up
        • Self test
        • Power
          • Problem
          • Procedure
          • Problem
          • Procedure
          • If the battery is completely discharged, it will not begin charging immediately. Wait a few minutes.
          • Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to make sure the terminals are clean. If necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol.
          • Check the Battery indicator. If it does not glow, let the computer charge the battery for at least 20 minutes. If the Battery indicator glows after 20 minutes, let the battery continue to charge at least another 20 minutes before turning on the computer.
          • If the indicator still does not glow, the battery may be at the end of its operating life. Replace it.
          • If you do not think the battery is at the end of its operating life, see your dealer.
        • Password
          • Problem
          • Procedure
        • Keyboard
          • Problem
          • Procedure
          • Make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard. Remapping involves reassigning the meaning of each key. See your software’s documentation.
        • LCD panel
          • Problem
          • Procedure
        • Hard disk drive
          • Problem
          • Procedure
        • DVD-ROM drive
          • Problem
          • Procedure
        • CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
          • Problem
          • Procedure
          • If problems persist, contact your dealer.
        • DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) drive
          • Problem
          • Procedure
        • Diskette drive
          • Problem
          • Procedure
          • Drive does not operate
          • Some programs run correctly but others do not
          • The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem. Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software needs.
          • You cannot access the external 3 1/2" diskette drive
          • Try another diskette. If you can access the diskette, the original diskette (not the drive) is probably causing the problem.
        • Infrared port
          • Problem
          • Procedure
          • Infrared devices do not work as expected
        • Printer
          • Problem
          • Procedure
          • Computer/printer do not communicate
          • Printer error
        • Pointing device
        • Touch Pad/AccuPoint
          • Problem
          • Procedure
        • Touch Pad
          • Problem
          • Procedure
          • Double-tapping does not work
          • The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow
          • When the reaction of Touch pad is sensitive to slow
        • USB mouse
          • Problem
          • Procedure
          • The mouse pointer moves erratically
        • Fingerprint Sensor
          • Problem
          • Procedure
          • Reading of the fingerprint was not successful.
          • The fingerprint cannot be read due to injuries to the finger.
          • Fingerprint Power on Security or Single Sign On feature cannot be enabled.
          • Fingerprint Power on Security does not work
        • PC Card
          • Problem
          • Procedure
        • SD/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD card
          • Problem
          • Procedure
          • You cannot write to the memory card
          • You cannot read a file
        • Monitor
          • Problem
          • Procedure
          • No display
          • Display error occurs
        • Sound system
          • Problem
          • Procedure
        • TV output signal
          • Problem
          • Procedure
          • No display
        • USB
          • Problem
          • Procedure
        • Modem
          • Problem
          • Procedure
          • You can hear a dial tone but can’t make a call
          • You place a call, but a connection can’t be made
          • After making a call you can’t hear a ring
          • Communication is cut off unexpectedly
          • A CONNECT display is quickly replaced by NO CARRIER
          • Character display becomes garbled during a communication
          • You cannot receive an incoming call
        • Standby/Hibernation
          • Problem
          • Procedure
        • LAN
          • Problem
          • Procedure
        • Wireless LAN
          • Problem
          • Procedure
        • Bluetooth
          • Problem
          • Procedure
        • i.LINK (IEEE1394)
          • Problem
          • Procedure
      • TOSHIBA support
        • Before you call
    • Chapter 10
    • Disclaimers
      • CPU
      • Main Memory Disclaimer
      • Battery Life
      • HDD Drive Capacity
      • LCD
      • Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")
      • Wireless LAN/Intel
      • Non-applicable Icons
      • Copy Protection
      • Images
      • SRS
      • LCD Brightness and Eye Strain
        • Appendixes
          • Appendix A
        • Specifications
          • Appendix B
        • Display Controller and Modes
          • Appendix C
        • AT Commands
          • Appendix D
        • S-registers
          • Appendix E
        • V.90/V.92
          • Appendix F
        • Internal Modem Guide
          • Appendix G
        • Wireless LAN
          • Appendix H
        • AC Power Cord and Connectors
        • T2300 (1.66GHz)
        • T230
        • 15.4” WXGA
        • 15W
        • 256MB
        • 256M
        • 40GB (5400rpm)
        • 40-5
        • DVD-ROM
        • 802.11a/g
        • WLag
        • Intel 945GM
        • T2400 (1.83GHz)
        • T240
        • 15.4” WXGA-CSV
        • 15WCH
        • 256+256MB
        • 512M
        • 60GB (5400rpm)
        • 60-5
        • CD-RW/DVD- ROM
        • 802.11a/g/BT
        • WLag/BT
        • Intel 940GML
        • T2500 (2.00GHz)
        • T250
        • 15.4” WSXGA+- CSV
        • 15WS
        • 256+512MB
        • 768M
        • 60GB (7200rpm)
        • 60-7
        • DVD Super Mult (+-R Double Layer)
        • ATi M52
        • T2600 (2.16GHz)
        • T260
        • 256+1024MB
        • 1280M
        • 80GB (5400rpm)
        • 80-5
        • ATi M54
        • 512MB
        • 512M
        • 80GB (7200rpm
        • 80-7
        • ATi M56
        • 512+512MB
        • 1024M
        • 100GB (5400rpm)
        • 100-5
        • nVIDIA G72MV
        • T1300 (1.66GHz)
        • T130
        • 1024MB
        • 1024M
        • 100GB (7200rpm)
        • 100-7
        • 512+1024MB
        • 1536M
        • 120GB (5400rpm)
        • 120-5
        • nVIDIA G73M
        • 1024+1024MB
        • 2048M
          • Appendix I
          • Parts Numbers
          • Glossary
          • Abbreviations
          • Index