Toshiba Satellite A60

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THE GRAND TOUR

CAUTION: Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer.

TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case. The output

rating for the computer is 19 volts DC.

CAUTION: Please use only the AC Adapter supplied with the computer

or an AC Adapter certified by TOSHIBA.

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Default Chapter3
- Fcc Information3
- Table of Contents25
Preface32
Manual Contents32
Conventions33
- Abbreviations33
- Icons33
- Keys33
- Key Operation34
- Display34
- Messages34
General Precautions35
Stress Injury35
Heat Injury35
Pressure or Impact Damage35
PC Card Overheating36
Mobil Phone36
Central Processing Unit("CPU") Performance Disclaimer36
Chapter 1 Introduction37
Equipment Checklist37
Features39
Special Features45
Utilities47
Options49
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour50
Front with the Display Closed50
Left Side51
Right Side52
Back Side53
Underside55
Front with the Display Open56
System Indicators58
USB Diskette Drive60
Optical Media Drive61
- Region Codes for DVD Drive and Media61
- Writable Discs61
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive62
- DVD-R/-RW Drive63
- DVD Super Multi Drive64
AC Adaptor64
Chapter 3 Getting Started66
Setting up Your Work Space67
- General Conditions67
- Placement of Computer67
- Seating and Posture68
- Lighting69
- Work Habits69
Connecting the AC Adaptor70
Opening the Display71
Turning on the Power71
Starting up for the First Time72
Turning off the Power72
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)72
- Hibernation Mode73
- Standby Mode75
Restarting the Computer77
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Product Recovery Media77
Chapter 4 Operating Basics78
Using the Touch Pad78
Using the USB Diskette Drive79
- Connecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive79
- Disconnecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive80
Using Optical Media Drives80
- Loading Discs81
- Removing Discs84
Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive85
- Important Message(CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive)85
- Before Writing or Rewiting86
- When Writing or Rewiting87
- Disclaimer(CD-RW/DVD-RO Drive)87
Audio/Video Controls85
- Next and Previous Buttons85
- Play/Pause and Stop Buttons85
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD-R/-RW Drive88
- Important Message(DVD-R/-RW Drive)88
- Before Writing or Rewiting88
- When Writing or Rewiting89
- Disclaimer(DVD-R/-RW Drive)90
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD+-R/+-RW Drive90
- Important Message(DVD+-/+-RW Drive)90
- Before Writing or Rewiting90
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi Drive93
- Important Message(DVD Super Multi Drive)93
- Before Writing or Rewiting93
- When Writing or Rewiting95
- Disclaimer(DVD Super Multi Drive)96
- Recordnow! Basic for TOSHIBA96
- Data Verification97
- DLA for TOSHIBA97
- Video98
- When Windvd Creator 2 Platinum Is Used98
- Installing Intervideo Windvd Creator99
Media Care101
- CD/Dvds102
- Diskettes102
Modem103
- Region Selection103
- Properties Menu104
- Connecting105
- Disconnecting106
Wireless Communications106
- Wireless LAN106
- Wireless Communication Switch107
- Wireless Communication Indicator107
Lan108
- Connecting LAN Cable108
- Disconnecting LAN Cable109
Cleaning the Computer109
Moving the Computer110
Heat Dispersal110
Chapter 5 The Keyboard111
Typewriter Keys111
F1 ... F12 Function Keys112
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations112
- Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard112
- Hotkeys114
- Fn Sticky Key117
Windows Special Keys117
Keypad Overlay117
- Turning on the Overlays117
- Temporarily Using Normal Keyboard (Overlay On)119
- Temporarily Using Overlay (Overlay Off)119
- Temporarily Changing Modes119
Generating ASCII Characters120
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes121
Power Conditions121
Power Indicators123
- Battery Indicators123
- DC in Indicator123
- Power Indicator124
Battery Types124
- Battery124
- Real Time Clock Battery125
Care and Use of the Battery Pack125
- Safety Precautions125
- Charging the Batteries128
- Monitoring Battery Capacity130
- Maximizing Battery Operating Time131
- Retaining Data with Power off132
- Extending Battery Life132
Replacing the Battery Pack133
- Removing the Battery Pack133
- Installing the Battery Pack135
Starting the Computer by Password135
- Power-Up Modes136
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords137
HW Setup137
- Accessing HW Setup137
- HW Setup Window138
Chapter 8 Optional Devices144
PC Cards145
- Installing a PC Card145
- Removing a PC Card146
SD Card/Multimediacard/Memory Stick147
- Installing an SD Card/Multimediacard/Memory Stick147
- Removing an SD Card/Multimediacard/Memory Stick148
Memory Expansion149
- Installing Memory Module149
- Removing Memory Module151
Additional Battery Pack(12Cell)152
Additional AC Adaptor152
USB FDD Kit152
Parallel Printer153
External Monitor153
Television154
Security Lock155
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting156
Problem Solving Process156
- Preliminary Checklist156
- Analyzing the Problem157
Hardware and System Checklist158
- System Start-Up158
- Self Test159
- Power159
- Overheating Power down159
- AC Power160
- Battery161
- Password162
- Keyboard162
- LCD Panel163
- Hard Disk Drive163
- DVD-ROM Drive164
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive165
- DVD-R/-RW Drive167
- DVD+-R/+-RW Drive168
TOSHIBA Support182
- Before You Call182
- Where to Write182
Appendix B Display Controller and Modes184
Appendix C at Commands184
Appendixes184
Appendix A Specifications185
- Physical Dimensions185
- Power Requirements185
Appendix B187
- Video Modes188
Display Controller and Modes187
AT Commands189
Appendix D S-Registers201
- Radio Characteristics211
Appendix F215
Appendix G215
Appendix H217
Appendix I219

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