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Default Chapter4
- Fcc Conditions4
- Region Selection6
Preface33
Manual Contents33
Conventions34
- Abbreviations34
- Icons34
- Keys34
- Key Operation35
- Display35
- Messages35
General Precautions37
Stress Injury37
- Heat Injury37
- Pressure or Impact Damage37
- PC Card Overheating38
- Mobile Phone38
- Central Processing Unit ("CPU") Performance Disclaimer38
- The Cautions on Use of a Satellite A40 Series Computer39
- Open the Keyboard Brace40
Chapter 1 Introduction43
Equipment Checklist43
- Hardware43
- Software43
- Windows XP Home Edition/Professional43
Features44
- Processor44
- Memory45
- Power45
- Disks46
- Display48
- Keyboard48
- Pointing Device49
- Ports49
- Slots49
- Multimedia49
- Communications50
- Security51
- Software51
Special Features51
Utilities53
Options55
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour59
Front with the Display Closed59
Left Side60
Right Side61
Back Side63
Underside65
Front with the Display Open66
System Indicators67
Keyboard Indicators68
USB Diskette Drive69
Fixed Optical Media Drive70
- Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media70
- Writable Discs71
- Cds71
- Dvds71
AC Adaptor74
Chapter 3 Getting Started77
Setting up Your Work Space77
- General Conditions78
- Placement of the Computer78
- Seating and Posture79
- Lighting80
- Work Habits80
Connecting the AC Adaptor81
Opening the Display82
Turning on the Power83
Starting up for the First Time84
Turning off the Power84
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)84
- Hibernation Mode85
  - Starting Hibernation86
  - Automatic Hibernation86
- Standby Mode87
Restarting the Computer89
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Product Recovery DVD-ROM90
Chapter 4 Operating Basics93
Using the Touch Pad93
Using the USB Diskette Drive94
- Connecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive94
- Disconnecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive95
Using Optical Media Drives95
- Loading Discs96
- Removing Discs98
Audio/Video Controls99
- Next and Previous Buttons99
- Play/Pause and Stop Buttons100
- Controls for CD/DVD and Digital Audio100
Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive100
- Before Writing or Rewriting101
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD±RW Drive (DVD Dual Drive)102
- Important Message102
- Disclaimer102
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD-R/-RW Drive103
- Important Message103
- Disclaimer103
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Multi Drive104
- Important Message104
- Disclaimer104
- Before Writing or Rewriting104
- Drag'n Drop CD+DVD107
- Data Verification108
Media Care108
- CD/Dvds108
- Diskettes109
Sound System109
- Volume Control109
- Microphone Level109
- Soundmax Control Panel110
- Microphone Enhancements110
- Power Management110
Modem111
- Region Selection111
- Properties Menu112
- Connecting113
- Disconnecting114
Wireless LAN114
- Security115
- Wireless Communication Switch115
- Wireless Communication Indicator116
Lan116
- LAN Cable Types116
- Connecting LAN Cable117
- Disconnecting LAN Cable118
Cleaning the Computer118
Moving the Computer118
Heat Dispersal119
Chapter 5 The Keyboard123
Typewriter Keys123
F1 ... F12 Function Keys124
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations124
- Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard124
- Hot Keys126
- Hotkeys126
- Fn Sticky Key128
Windows Special Keys129
Keypad Overlay129
- Turning on the Overlays129
- Temporarily Using Normal Keyboard (Overlay On)130
- Temporarily Using Overlay (Overlay Off)131
- Temporarily Changing Modes131
Generating ASCII Characters131
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes135
Power Conditions135
Power Indicators136
- Battery Indicators136
- DC in 15V Indicator137
- Power Indicator137
Battery Types137
- Battery Pack138
- Real Time Clock Battery138
Care and Use of the Battery Pack139
- Safety Precautions139
- Charging the Batteries142
- Monitoring Battery Capacity144
- Maximizing Battery Operating Time144
- Retaining Data with Power off145
- Extending Battery Life145
Replacing the Battery Pack146
- Removing the Battery Pack146
- Installing the Battery Pack148
Starting the Computer by Password149
Power-Up Modes149
- Windows Utilities149
- Hot Keys149
Panel Power off150
System Auto off150
- HW Setup151
- Accessing HW Setup151
- HW Setup Window151
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords153
HW Setup153
- Accessing HW Setup153
- HW Setup Window153
Supervisor Password162
Chapter 8 Optional Devices165
- Peripheral Devices165
PC Cards166
- Inserting a PC Card166
- Removing a PC Card167
SD Cards168
- Formatting an SD Card168
- Inserting an SD Card169
- Removing an SD Card169
- SD Card Care170
Memory Expansion170
- Installing Memory Module171
- Removing Memory Module174
Battery Pack175
AC Adaptor175
USB Diskette Drive176
External Monitor176
I.link (IEEE1394)177
- Precautions177
- Connecting178
- Disconnecting179
Security Lock179
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting183
Problem Solving Process183
- Preliminary Checklist183
- Analyzing the Problem184
Hardware and System Checklist185
- System Start-Up185
- Self Test186
- Power186
- Overheating Power down187
- Ac Power187
- Battery188
- Password189
- Keyboard189
- LCD Panel192
- Hard Disk Drive193
- DVD-ROM Drive194
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive195
- DVD-R/-RW Drive196
- DVD Multi Drive198
- DVD±RW Drive (DVD Dual Drive)200
- Diskette Drive201
- PC Card202
- SD Card202
- Pointing Device203
- Usb Mouse204
- Usb205
- Memory Expansion206
- Sound System206
- Monitor207
- Modem207
- Standby/Hibernation209
- Lan209
- Wireless LAN209
- I.link (IEEE1394)210
- Real Time Clock210
- Printer211
TOSHIBA Support212
- Before You Call212
- Where to Write212
Appendix B Display Controller and Modes215
Appendix C at Commands215
Appendix G Wireless LAN215
Appendix H AC Power Cord and Connectors215
- Physical Dimensions217
- Environmental Requirements217
- Power Requirements217
Appendixes215
Appendix A Specifications217
Display Controller and Modes219
- Video Modes220
- Display Settings228
AT Commands233
Appendix D S-Registers245
Appendix E257
Appendix F Internal Modem Guide257
Wireless LAN261
- Card Specifications261
- Radio Characteristics261
Appendix H265
- Usa and Canada266
- United Kingdom266
AC Power Cord and Connectors265
Appendix I Parts Numbers267
Glossary269
- Cache Memory271
- Dialog Box273
- Disk Drive274
Index283

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