Toshiba A50 manual

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User ’s Manual ii Cop yright © 2004 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All right s reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be repro duced in any form w ithout the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the informatio n contained herein. TOSHIBA A50 Series Portable Personal Computer Use[...]

User ’s Manual iii This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance wi th the related European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany . The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on TO SHIBA ’ s web site http://epps.toshiba-te g.com on the Internet. Modem war n i[...]

User ’s Manual iv Optical disc driv e safety instr uctions D VD Super Multi D V -W24E Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section. ■ The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction man ual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the uni[...]

User ’s Manual v TO S H I BA D VD-ROM SD-C2612 ■ The DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefull y and retain for future reference. Should the u nit ever require maintena nce, contact an authoriz ed service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance[...]

User ’s Manual vi D VD-ROM & CD-R/RW SD-R2512 ■ The DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, ple ase read this instruction m anual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authoriz ed se rvice location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments o[...]

User ’s Manual vii D VD-R/-RW SD-R6112, SD-R6332 ■ The DVD-R/-RW drive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the u nit ever require m aintenance, contact an authoriz ed service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performa[...]

User ’s Manual viii HIT ACHI L G D VD-ROM & CD-R/RW GCC-4241N ■ The DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, ple ase read this instruction m anual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authoriz ed se rvice location. ■ Use of control[...]

User ’s Manual ix Panasoni c D VD-ROM & CD-R/RW UJD A750 ■ The DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, ple ase read this instruction m anual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authoriz ed se rvice location. ■ Use of controls, ad[...]

User ’s Manual x D VD-R/-RW UJ-811BTJB-A ■ The DVD -R/-RW drive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the u nit ever require m aintenance, contact an authoriz ed service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of [...]

User ’s Manual xi D VD Super Multi UJ-820 ■ The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction man ual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service locatio n. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performanc[...]

User ’s Manual xii Inter national precautions CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT . ” T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully a nd keep this manu al for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED [...]

User ’s Manual xiii OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråining överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1. V AROITUS. S uojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaarall ista lasersäteilyä. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER TH[...]

User ’ s Manual xiv T OSHIBA A50 Series Gener al Pr ecautions TO SHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . However , certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer . Be certain to read the general precautions below and[...]

User ’s Manual xv General Precautions PC Car d o verhea ting Some PC Cards can become hot w ith prolonged use. Overheating of a PC Card can result in e rrors or instability in the PC Card operation. Also be careful when y ou remove a PC Card that has been used for a long time. Mobile phones Use of mobile phone s can interfere w ith the audio sy s[...]

User ’s Manual xvi General Precautions RT C batter y If the following message is Display ed on the LCD: RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum i s inconsistent. Press [F1] key to set Date/Time. The charge in the RT C battery is getting low or has been exhausted. Y ou will nee d to set the date and time within the BIOS setup using the foll owing step[...]

User ’s Manual xvii General Precautions Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in w orking environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA Europe GmbH. The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved wo rking environments may be: ■ Interference with other d evices or machines in the near sur[...]

User ’s Manual xviii General Precautions In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organisation. These situations may for example include : ■ Using the Wireless LAN e quipment on board of aeroplanes, or ■ In any other environment w here[...]

User ’s Manual xix General Precautions Usage Restrictions Do not use the Wireless Products for controlling the following equipment: ■ Equipment directly linked w ith human life corresponding to the following. ■ Medical equipment such as life support systems, equipment use d in operations, etc. ■ Exhaust systems for gases such a s poisonous [...]

User ’s Manual xx General Precautions W ARNING NOTE T urn OFF the W i reless Communication switch of Wireless Products in a congested place, such as a crowded commuter train. Keep this product away from a cardiac pacemaker at least 22cm. Radio waves can potentially affect cardiac pacemaker operation, thereby causing respiratory troubles. T urn OF[...]

User ’ s Manual xxi T OSHIBA A50 Series T a ble of Contents General Precautions Preface Manual content s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -xxvii Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - xxv iii Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

User ’s Manual xxii Fixed optical media d riv es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Region codes for DVD drives and media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Writ able discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

User ’s Manual xxiii Writing CDs on DVD-ROM and CD-R/R W driv e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Before writing or rew riting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 When writing or rew riting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-R W drive . . . . . . . [...]

User ’s Manual xxiv Chapter 5 The Keyboard T ypew riter keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 F1 … F12 function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Sof t keys: Fn key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Em[...]

User ’s Manual xxv Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passw ords HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Acc essing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 -1 HW Setup window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

User ’s Manual xxvi Chapter 9 T roubleshooting Problem solving process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Preliminary checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Analyzing the problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Hardwar[...]

User ’ s Manual xxvii T OSHIBA A50 Series Pr eface Congratulations on your purcha se of the T OSHIBA A50 Series computer . This powerful notebook computer provides ex cellent expansion capability , including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing. This manual tells how to set up and begin u[...]

User ’s Manual xxvii i Preface Chapter 4, Operating Basics , includes instruction s on using the following devices: T ouch pad, optional USB floppy disk drive, Audio/Video controls, Sound System, optical media drives, modem, w ireless communication a nd LAN. It also provides tips on care of the computer , floppy disks and CD/ DVDs. Chapter 5, The[...]

User ’s Manual xxix Preface K ey operation Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plu s sign ( + ). For example, Ctrl + C means you must hold down Ctrl an d at the same time press C . If three keys are used, hold down the first tw o and at the same time[...]

User ’ s Manual 1-1 T OSHIBA A50 Series Cha pter 1 Intr oduction This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the computer ’s features, options and accessories. Equipment chec klist Caref ully unp ack your com pute r . Save the bo x and p acking mat erials for future use. Hardware Check to make sure y ou have all the follow i[...]

User ’s Manual 1-2 Introduction Software Windows XP Home Edition or Professional ■ The following software is prein stalled: ■ Microsoft® Windows XP Home Edition or Professional ■ Modem driver ■ Display Driver for Window s ■ TOSHI BA Utilities ■ Wireless LAN driver (Can be used only for Wireless LAN models) ■ Sound Driver for Window[...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 Introduction F eatures The computer uses T OSHIBA ’ s advan ced Large Scale Integration (LSI), Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide compact size, minimum w eight, low powe r usage, and high reliabi lity . This computer incorporates the foll owing features and benefits: Processor Bui[...]

User ’s Manual 1-4 Introduction Memo ry Power Slots ■ For Mobile Intel® Celeron® M processors 256, 512 or 1,024 MB memory modules can be installed in the memory slot for a maximum of 1,024 MB system memory . Before you install a new 1,024MB memory module (P A3313U-1M1G) you purchased, be sure to remove all memory modu les already installed. M[...]

User ’s Manual 1-5 Introduction Disks Hard disk drive Available in four sizes. ■ 30.0 billion bytes (27.94 GB) ■ 40.0 billion bytes (37.26 GB) ■ 60.0 billion bytes (55.88 GB) ■ 80.0 billion bytes (74.52 GB) ■ Other hard disks may be introduced in the future. USB floppy disk driv e (O ptional ) Accommodates either 3 1/2" 1 .44-megab[...]

User ’s Manual 1-6 Introduction Display The computer ’s LCD p anel supports high-resolution video graphics. The screen can be set at a wide range of view ing angle s for maximum comfort and readability . DVD- R/ -R W dri ve Some models are equipped w ith a full- size DVD- R/-RW drive module that let s you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as w [...]

User ’s Manual 1-7 Introduction Keyboard Pointing Device Ports Built-in 85 keys or 86 keys, compatible with IBM enhanced keybo ard, embedded numeric overlay , dedicated cursor control, and keys. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard , for details. Built-in T ouch pad A T ouch pad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on-screen poi[...]

User ’s Manual 1-8 Introduction Slots Multimedia Communications PC Ca rd The PC Card slot accommodates a 5 mm T ype II card. Sound system A Windows Sound Sy stem compatible sound system provides speakers as w ell as ja cks for an external microphone and headphone. It also has a volume control dial. Video-o ut jack (S-Video ) The video out jack le[...]

User ’s Manual 1-9 Introduction Wireless LAN Some computers in this series are equipped w ith a Wireless LAN mini-PCI card that is compatible with other LAN sy stems based on Direct Sequence S prea d S pectrum / Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple xing radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802.1 1 S tandard (Revision A, B or G), and T u[...]

User ’s Manual 1-10 Introduction Security Software Special fea tur es The following features are either uniqu e to T OSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the computer more conven ient to use. Security lock slot Connects an optional security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object. Operating System Windows XP H[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Introduction System automatic St andby/Hibernation This feature automatically shuts dow n the sy stem in S tandby Mode o r Hibernation Mode w hen there is no input or hardware access for a time specified. Y ou can specify the time and select either System S tandby or Sy stem Hibernation in the Syst em standby and System item [...]

User ’s Manual 1-12 Introduction Heat dispersal T o protect from overheating, the CPU has an internal temperature sensor . If the computer ’s internal temperature rises to a certain level, the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowere d. Use the Fan item of the Basic Setup tab in T OSHIBA Power Sa ver . ■ Maximum Performance [...]

User ’s Manual 1-13 Introduction Utilities This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them. For details on operations, refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or readme.txt files. TOSHIBA Console TO SHIBA Console is a graphical user interface that provides easy access to help and services. TOSHIBA Pow er Sav [...]

User ’s Manual 1-14 Introduction TOSHIBA PC Diag nost icT ool TO SHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool displays the b asic information on PC, and the test of built-in devices can also be performed.Y ou can boot T OSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool from the menu bar as follow s [S tart] - [All Programs] - [T OSHIBA] -[Utilities] [PC Diagnostic T ool] TOSHIBA ConfigFr[...]

User ’s Manual 1-15 Introduction Options Y ou can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use. Refer to Chapter 8 Optical De vices, for details. The following options are available: Memory expansion A 256, 512 or 1,024 MB memory module (PC2100 / PC2700 DDR) can easily be installed in the co mput er . Bat[...]

User ’ s Manual 2-1 T OSHIBA A 50 Series Cha pter 2 T he Gr and T our This chapter identifies the various components of your computer . Become familiar wi th each component before you operate the computer . F r ont with the display c losed The following figure shows the computer ’s front w ith its display panel in the closed position. Front of [...]

User ’s Manual 2-2 The Grand T our Left side The following figure show s the computer ’s left side. The left side of the computer *i.LINK is provided with some models. Cooling vents i.LINK(IEEE1394)port* Security lock PC Card slot External monitor port Wireless communication switch Wireless communication switch indicator USB port External monit[...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our i.LINK (IEEE1394) port* Connect an external device, such as a digital video camera to this port for high-speed data transfer . Some models are equipped w ith a i.LINK port. * i.LINK is provided with some models. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2. 0) port A Universal Serial Bus port is on the left side. The port compli[...]

User ’s Manual 2-4 The Grand T our Right side The following figure show s the computer ’s right side. The right side of the computer Microphone jack Headphone jack Fixed Optical media drive DC IN 15V jack USB port V olume control V olume control Use this dial to ad just the volume of the stereo speakers and the stereo headphones. Headph one jac[...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Bac kside The following figure show s the computer ’s back panel (It dif fers depending on the model). The backside of the computer Universal Ser ial Bus (USB 2.0) port A Universal Serial Bus port is on the right side. Refe r to the Left side section, for det ails. DC IN 15V jack The AC adaptor connects to thi[...]

User ’s Manual 2-6 The Grand T our Modem jack In areas where an internal modem is installed as standard equipment, there is a modem jack that let s you use a m odular cable t o conne ct th e modem directly to a telephone line. ■ In case of a lightning storm, unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack. ■ Do not connect the modem to a digit[...]

User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Under side The following figure show s the underside of the computer . Make sure the display is closed before turning over y our computer . The underside of the computer Battery release latch(1) Memory module cover Battery release latch(2) Battery pack Battery release latch(1) Slide this lock to release the batt[...]

User ’s Manual 2-8 The Grand T our F r ont with the display open This section shows the front of the co mputer with the disp lay open. Refer to the appropriate illustration for details. T o ope n the display , slide the d isplay latch on the front of the display and lift up. Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle. The front of the co[...]

User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our T ouch p ad A T ouch pad located in the center of the palm rest is used to control the on-screen pointer . Refe r to the Using the T ouch p a d section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics. Audio/Video control buttons* Previous button: Plays the p revious track/ chapter/data. Play/pause button: Begins or pauses play .[...]

User ’s Manual 2-10 The Grand T our System indica tor s System indicators DC IN 15V The DC IN 15V indicator glow s green w hen DC power is suppl ied from the AC power adaptor . If the adaptor ’s output voltage is abnormal or if the power supp ly malfunctions, this indicator flashes orange. Pow er The Pow er in dicator glows green w hen the comp[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our K eyboar d indicators The figures below show the positions of the keypad overlay in dicators and the Caps Lock indicator . When the F10 key indicator glow s the keypad overlay lets you control the cursor . When the F1 1 key indicator glow s the keypad overlay lets you enter numbers. Keypad overlay indicators W[...]

User ’s Manual 2-12 The Grand T our USB flopp y disk driv e (optional) An optional 3 1/2" floppy disk drive accommodates 1.44-meg abyte or 720- kilobyte floppy disks. It connects to t he USB port. USB floppy disk drive Disk-In-Use Indicator T his indicator lights w hen the floppy disk is being accessed. Floppy disk slot Insert a floppy disk [...]

User ’s Manual 2-13 The Grand T our Fix ed optical media driv es One of the following optical medi a drives is installed in the computer: DVD- ROM, DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW , DVD-R/-R W , DVD Super Multi drives. An A T API interface controlle r is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glow s.[...]

User ’s Manual 2-14 The Grand T our Writable discs This section describes the types of writable CD/DVD discs. Check the specifications for your drive for the type of discs it can w rite. Use RecordNow! to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . CDs ■ CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be erased or [...]

User ’s Manual 2-15 The Grand T our D VD-ROM an d CD-R/RW driv e The full-size DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as w ell as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an ad aptor . D VD-R/-RW driv e The full- size DVD-R/-RW drive module let s you record data to rewritable CD/DVD[...]

User ’s Manual 2-16 The Grand T our A C adaptor The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer. It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabling y ou to use the computer in almost any country/regi on. T o recharge the b attery , si[...]

User ’ s Manual 3-1 T OSHIBA A50 Series Cha pter 3 Getting Star ted This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer . It covers the follo wing topi cs: ■ Setting up yo ur work space — for y our health an d safety ■ Installing the battery pack ■ Connecting the AC ad aptor ■ Opening the display ■ T urning [...]

User ’s Manual 3-2 Getting S tarted Gener al conditions In general, if you are comfortable, so is your computer , but read the following to make sure your work site provide s a proper environment. ■ Make sure there is ade quate space around the compu ter for proper ventil atio n. ■ Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is clo[...]

User ’s Manual 3-3 Getting S tarted Seating and posture The height of your chair in relation to the computer and keyboa rd as well as the support it gives your body are primary factors in reducing w ork strain. Refer to the follow ing tips and to the foll owing figure. Posture and positioning of the computer ■ Place your chair so that the keybo[...]

User ’s Manual 3-4 Getting S tarted Lighting Proper lighting can improve legibility of the display and reduce ey estrain. ■ Position the computer so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen. Use tinted windows, shades or other screen to eliminate sun glare. ■ Avoid placing the computer in front of bright light t[...]

User ’s Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted Installing the ba tter y pack T o install a battery , follow the steps below . 1. T urn the computer ’s pow er off. 2. Disconnect all cables connected to the computer . 3. Insert the battery pack. 4. Secure the battery relea se latch(1). Check the battery release latch wa s changed to the lock position. Secur[...]

User ’s Manual 3-6 Getting S tarted Connecting the A C adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when y ou need to charge the battery or you w ant to operate from AC pow er . It is al so the fastest wa y to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery pow er . The AC adaptor can be connected to any power s[...]

User ’s Manual 3-7 Getting S tarted 2. Connect the AC adaptor ’s DC output plug to the DC IN 15V jack on the right of the computer . Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. The Battery and DC IN 15V indicators on the front of the computer should glow. Opening the display The display panel can be ro[...]

User ’s Manual 3-8 Getting S tarted T ur ning on the po wer This section describes how to turn on the pow er . 1. If an optional external floppy disk drive is connected, make sure it is empty . If a floppy disk is in the drive, press the eject button and remove the floppy disk. 2. Open the display . 3. Press and hold the computer ’s power butto[...]

User ’s Manual 3-9 Getting S tarted T ur ning of f the pow er The power can be turned off in one of the following modes: Shut dow n (Boot), Hibernation or S tandby Mode. Shut Down mode (Boot mode) When you turn off the power in Shut Dow n mode no data is saved and the computer will boot to the operating system’s main screen. 1. If you have ente[...]

User ’s Manual 3-10 Getting S tarted Benefits of hibernation The hibernation feature provides the follow ing benefits: ■ Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down beca use of a low battery . ■ Y ou can return to your previous working environment immediately w hen you turn on t he com puter . ■ Saves power b y sh[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Getting S tarted Data save in Hibernation Mode When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode, the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk. Du ring this time, the Disk indicator will light. After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk, turn off the power to any peripheral [...]

User ’s Manual 3-12 Getting S tarted Executing S tandby Mode Y ou can enter S tandby Mode in one of three way s: 1. Click Start , click T urn Off Computer and click St and by . 2. Close the display panel. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility des crib ed in the Control Panel. Open Perf ormanc e[...]

User ’s Manual 3-13 Getting S tarted R e storing the preinstalled software If preinstalled files are damage d, use the Product Recovery Media to restore them. Restoring the complete system T o restore the operating system and all prein stalled sof tware, follow the steps below . 1. Load the Product Recovery disk in the optical media drive and tur[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-1 T OSHIBA A50 Series Cha pter 4 Oper ating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operations including usin g the T ouch pad, the optional USB flopp y disk drive, op tical media drives, audio/ video controls, sound system, modem, the wi reless LAN and LAN. It also provides tips on caring for y our computer and on heat d[...]

User ’s Manual 4-2 Operating Basics For some functions, you can tap the T ouch pad instead of pressing a control button. Using the USB floppy di sk driv e An optional 3 1/2" floppy disk drive connects to the computer ’s USB port. It accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilob yte floppy disks. Refer to Chapter 2, The Grand T our , for more inf[...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics Disconnecting 3 1/2" floppy disk driv e When you have finished using the floppy disk drive, follow the procedures below to disconn ect it: 1. W ai t for the indicator light to go out to make sure all floppy disk activity has stopped. 2. Click the Safety Re move Hardware icon on the T ask Bar . 3. Click flo[...]

User ’s Manual 4-4 Operating Basics Loading discs T o load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below and refer to the figures. 1. a. When the pow er is on, press the DVD-ROM eject button to open the drawer slig htly . Pressing the DVD-ROM eject button b. Pressing the eject button w ill not open the drawe r when the DVD- ROM drive’s power is off. If t he [...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics 3. Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the draw er . Inserting a CD/DVD 4. Press gently at the center of the CD/DVD until you feel it click into place. The CD/DVD should lie below the top of the sp indle, flush wi th the spindle base. 5. Push the center of the drawer to close it. Press gently until it locks into [...]

User ’s Manual 4-6 Operating Basics Re mo ving discs T o remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps below and refer to the figure. 1. T o pop the drawer partially open, press the eject button. Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully opened. 2. The CD/DVD extends slightly over the sides o f the draw er so you can hold it. Hold the CD/DVD gently and [...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics Audio/Video controls This section describes how to use the audio/video control bu ttons. Ne xt and Previous buttons A singl e butt on on a roc ker con trol s the Next and Previous functi ons. Press on the icon to se lect the desired function . Play/Pause and Stop buttons A singl e butt on on a roc ker con trol [...]

User ’s Manual 4-8 Operating Basics Writing CDs on D VD-R OM and CD-R/RW driv e Depending on the type of drive installed, you may be able to write CDs. The DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW drive lets you read DVD-ROMs and CDs as w ell as write CD-R/RW . Observe the precautions in this section to ensure the best performance for w riting CDs. For information on[...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics ■ Do not use hard disk utilities, including those intended to enhance HDD access speed. They may cause unstable operation and damage da ta. ■ Write from t he computer's HDD to the CD. Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other netw ork device. ■ Writing with software ot[...]

User ’s Manual 4-10 Operating Basics Writing CD/D VDs on D VD-R/-RW driv e Y ou can use the DV D-R/-RW drive to write dat a to either C D-R/ -R W or DVD-R/-RW discs. The following applicatio ns for writing are supplied on CD-ROM:RecordNow! , licensed by Sonic Solu tions. InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, which is a product of InterVideo, Inc.[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics Disc laimer (D VD Super Multi drive) TO SHIBA does not bear responsibility for the follow ing: ■ Damage to any CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-R W/+R/+R W/-RAM disc that may be caused by w riting or rewritin g with this product. ■ Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD-R/RW or DVD-R/- RW/+R/+ RW/-RAM disc th[...]

User ’s Manual 4-12 Operating Basics Before writing or r ewriting ■ Based on TOSHIBA's limited compatibility testing, w e suggest the followin g manufacturers of CD-R/RW and DVD-R/+ R/-RW/+ RW/-RAM disc. However , in no event does T OSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality or performance of any disc. Disc quality can affect write or rewrite[...]

User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics ■ Other DVD-ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+R W discs. ■ Data written to a CD-R/DVD-R/DVD+R disc cannot be de leted either in whole or in part. ■ Data deleted (erased) from a CD-RW , DVD-RW , DVD+RW and DVD- RAM disc cannot be recovered. Check the[...]

User ’s Manual 4-14 Operating Basics W hen writing or rewriting Please observe/consider the follow ing w hen you w rite or rewrite to a CD-R/ -RW , DVD-R/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+RW disc. ■ Do not perform any of the follow ing actions whe n writing or rew riting: ■ Change users in the Window s XP operating system. ■ Operate the computer for any o[...]

User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics Re cor dNow! Basic f or TOSHIB A Note the follow ing limitations w hen you u se RecordNow !: ■ DVD-Video cannot be created using RecordNow! . ■ DVD-Audio cannot be cre ated using RecordNo w!. ■ Y ou cannot use RecordNow !'s “Audio CD for Car or Home CD Playe r” function to record music to the DV[...]

User ’s Manual 4-16 Operating Basics Data V erification T o verify that data is written or rew ritten correctly , follow the steps below before you w rite or rewrite a data CD/DVD. 1. Click the Options button ( ) on the RecordNow ! Consol e to open the Options panels. 2. Select the Data in the left-s ide menu. 3. Mark the V erify data written to [...]

User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics Video Note the follow ing limitations w hen you w rite video to DVD: ■ When installing or uninstalling and using InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, the computer should be set to system administrator or equivalent privilege. ■ While you a re editing DVD-R/-RW/+R/+R W/-RAM, you can displa y previews. Ho w[...]

User ’s Manual 4-18 Operating Basics Media care This section provides tips on protecting data st ored on your CD/DVDs and floppy disks. Handle your media w ith care. The following simple precautions will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on them: CD/D VDs 1. S tore y our CD/DVDs in the container they came in to prote[...]

User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics Sound System This section describes audio co ntrols including sound levels and po wer management. V olume contr ol The V o lume Control utility lets you control the audio volume in Window s for both playback and recording . ■ T o launch V olume Control fo r playback, click Start , point to Al l Programs , po[...]

User ’s Manual 4-20 Operating Basics Modem This section describes how to connect and disconne ct the internal modem to and from a telepho ne jack. Region selection T elecommunication regula tions vary from one region to another , so you w ill need to make sure the internal modem’s settings are correct for the region in which it w ill be used. T[...]

User ’s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics Setting Y ou can enable or disable the follow ing settings: AutoRun Mode The Region Select utility starts automatically when y ou start up the operating system. Open the Diali ng Proper ties dial og box after sel ecting reg ion. The dialing properties dia log box w ill be di splayed automaticall y after you se[...]

User ’s Manual 4-22 Operating Basics Connecting T o connect the modem cable, follow the steps below. 1. Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack. 2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack. Connecting the internal modem Disconnecting T o disconnect the i nternal modem cable, follow the steps below. 1. Pinch the [...]

User ’s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics W ir eless LAN The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence S prea d S pectrum/orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies w ith IEEE802.1 1 Wireless LAN standard (Revision A, B or G) and T urbo Mode. ■ Automatic T ransmit Rate Sel ect mechanism[...]

User ’s Manual 4-24 Operating Basics W ireless communication indicator The wireless communication indicator ind icates the status of the wireless communication functions. If you used the T ask Bar to disable W-LAN, rest art the computer or follow the procedures below to enable the system to recognize W-LAN. Open or click the following: st art, Co[...]

User ’s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics Connecting LAN cable T o connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below. 1. T urn off the power to the computer and to all externa l devices connected to the computer . 2. Plug one end of the cable i nto the LAN jack. Press gently until y ou hear the latch click into place. Connecting the LAN cable 3. Plug the [...]

User ’s Manual 4-26 Operating Basics Cleaning the computer T o help ensure long , trouble-free operation, keep the computer free of dust and use care with liqu ids around the computer . ■ Be careful not to spill liquids i nto the computer . If the computer does get wet, turn the p ower off immediately and let the computer dry completely before [...]

User ’s Manual 4-27 Operating Basics Hea t disper sal T o protect from overheating, the CPU has an internal temperature sensor . If the computer ’s internal temperature rises to a certain level, the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is low ered. Y ou can select w hether to control the CPU temperature by turning on the fan first, [...]

User ’ s Manual 5-1 T OSHIBA A50 Series Cha pter 5 T he K eyboar d The computer ’s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 101/102-key enhanced keyboard . By pressing some keys in combination, all the 101 / 102-key key board functions can b e executed on the computer . The number of keys on your key board depends on w hich country/region’s key[...]

User ’s Manual 5-2 The Keyboard F1 … F12 function k eys The function keys (not to be confused w ith Fn ) are the 12 key s at the top of your keybo ard. These keys function differently from other keys. F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions w hen pressed. Used in combination w ith the Fn key , keys mark[...]

User ’s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Press Fn + F10 or Fn + F1 1 to access the integrated keypad. When activated, the keys wi th gray markings on the bottom edge become numeric keypad keys ( Fn + F1 1 ) or cursor control keys ( Fn + F10 ). Refer to the Keyp ad overlay section in this chapter for mor e information on how to operate these keys. The powe[...]

User ’s Manual 5-4 The Keyboard Pow er save mode: Pressing Fn + F2 changes the power save mode. If you press Fn + F2 in a Window s environment, the Power Save Mode is displayed in a dialog box . Continue holdin g down Fn and press F2 again to change the setting. Y ou can also change this setting through the profile item in TOSHIBA Power Saver . S[...]

User ’s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard LCD Display Brightness: Pressing Fn + F7 increases the display brightness in increments. When yo u press these hot key s, the current setting will be displ ayed for two seconds by a pop-up icon. Y ou can also change this setting through the Screen brightness item of the Basic Setup tab in T OSHIBA Pow er Saver . . [...]

User ’s Manual 5-6 The Keyboard Fn Sticky k ey Y ou can use the T OSHIBA Accessibility Utility to make the Fn key sticky , that is, you can press it once, release it, and then press an “ F number ” key . T o start the T OSHIBA Accessibility Utility , click start , point to A ll Programs , point to TOSHIBA, point to Utilities and click A ccess[...]

User ’s Manual 5-7 The Keyboard Numeric mode T o turn on the Numeric mode, press Fn + F1 1 . The Numeric mo de F1 1 indicator lights. Now try numeric data entry using the key s in the following figure. Press Fn + F1 1 aga in to turn of f the overlay . The numeric keypad overlay T empor aril y using nor mal ke yboar d (o ver lay on) While using th[...]

User ’s Manual 5-8 The Keyboard T empor aril y changing modes If the computer is in Numeric mode , you can switch temporarily to Ar r o w mode by pressing a shift key . If the computer is in Arrow mode , you can switch temporarily to Numeric mode by pressing a shift key . Generating ASCII c haracter s Not all ASCII characters can be generated usi[...]

User ’ s Manual 6-1 T OSHIBA A50 Series Cha pter 6 P o w e r and P ow er-Up Modes The computer ’s power resources include the AC adaptor and internal batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most ef fective use of these resources including charging and chang ing batteries, tips for saving battery pow er , and power u p modes. P o wer[...]

User ’s Manual 6-2 Power and Power-U p Modes T able 6-1 Power conditions continued Pow er on Power o ff (no operation) AC adaptor not connected Battery charge is above low battery trigger point • Operates • LED: Battery off DC IN 15V of f Battery charge is below lo w battery trigger point • Operates • LED: Battery flashes orange DC IN 15V[...]

User ’s Manual 6-3 Power and Power-U p Modes P o wer indica tor s As shown in the above table, the Ba ttery , D C IN 15V and Power indicators on the system indicator a lert you to the computer ’s operating capability and battery charge status. Batter y indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack. The follow[...]

User ’s Manual 6-4 Power and Power-U p Modes P ow er indica tor Check the Pow er indicator to determine the pow er status: Ba tter y types The computer has two types of batteries: ■ Battery packs ■ High Capacity battery pack (8800mAh) ■ Battery pack (4400mAh) ■ Real T ime Clock (RTC) battery High Capacity batter y pack An optional High Ca[...]

User ’s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-U p Modes Batter y pack When the AC adaptor is not connected, the computer ’s main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also referred to in this manual as the main battery . Y o u can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source. Before you re[...]

User ’s Manual 6-6 Power and Power-U p Modes T o ensure that the battery pack maintains its maximum capacity , operate the computer on battery pow er at least once a month u ntil the battery pack is fully discharged. Refer to Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures. If the computer is continuou sly operated on AC p ower through an A[...]

User ’s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-U p Modes Care and use of the batter y pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing. T aking prope r care of it wi ll help ensure longe r operating time on battery power a s well a s a longer life for your battery pack. Follow the instructions in this section carefully to ensu re safe operati[...]

User ’s Manual 6-8 Power and Power-U p Modes 8. Never expose the battery pack to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. The battery pack’s internal protective device will fail, causing it to overheat, explode, ignite or leak caustic liqui ds possibly resulting in death or serious injury . 9. Never let a battery pack become wet. A w et battery p[...]

User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-U p Modes 6. Be sure to monitor the remaining battery pow er . If the battery pack and real time clock battery discharge completely , S tandby and Suspend w ill not function and data in memory will be lost. Also, the computer might register an incorrect time and date. In this case, connect the AC adaptor to rech[...]

User ’s Manual 6-10 Power and Power-U p Modes Tim e The following table shows the a pproximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery . Charging time (hours) Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right aw ay under the follow ing conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold. If the battery is extremely hot, it migh[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-U p Modes Monitoring batter y ca pacity Remaining battery pow er can be monitored in TOSHIBA Power Saver . Maximizing ba tter y oper ating time A battery’s usefulness depends on how lo ng it can supply pow er on a single charge. How long the charge lasts in a battery depends on: ■ How y ou configure the co[...]

User ’s Manual 6-12 Power and Power-U p Modes Re taining data with po wer of f When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries retain data for t he followi ng approximate time periods. Extending batter y life T o maximize the life of your battery pack: ■ At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a power sou[...]

User ’s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-U p Modes R e placing the ba tter y pack When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life y ou wi ll need to install a new one. The life of the battery pack is generally abo ut 500 rechar ges. If the Battery ind icator flashes orange shortly after fully recharging the battery , the battery pack needs[...]

User ’s Manual 6-14 Power and Power-U p Modes 5. Slide and hold the battery release la tch(2) to free the battery pack af ter moving the battery release latch(1) into its unlock position - then slide the battery pack out of the computer . Releasing the battery pack Installing the batter y pack T o install a battery , follow the steps below . 1. T[...]

User ’s Manual 6-15 Power and Power-U p Modes 4. Ensure the battery release latch(1) is moved into its locked position. Securing the battery pack Star ting the computer by pass w or d T o start up the computer with the user password, follow these steps: 1. T urn on the pow er as described in Chapter 3, Ge ttin g St arted . The followin g message [...]

User ’s Manual 6-16 Power and Power-U p Modes P o wer-up modes The computer has the following pow er-up modes: ■ Boot: Computer shuts down witho ut saving data. Always save yo ur work before y ou turn the computer off in boot mode. ■ Hibernation: Data in memory is saved to the hard disk. ■ S tandby: Data is maintained in the computer ’s m[...]

User ’ s Manual 7-1 T OSHIBA A50 Series Cha pter 7 HW Setup and P ass w or ds This chapter explains how to use the T OSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer and how to set passwords. HW Setup The T OSHIBA HW Setup program allow s you to configure settings for various system and hardw are functions including those for the parallel print[...]

User ’s Manual 7-2 HW Setup and Passwords General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons: Default and Ab o u t . Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date. Password User Password This option allows y ou to set or reset the user password for power on. T o enter a user password: 1. Select Not Registered to display the [...]

User ’s Manual 7-3 HW Setup and Passwords T o delete a user passw ord: 1. Select Registered to display the follow ing prompt: S Enter Password : 2. Enter the currently registered password. The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks. S Enter Password : **** 3. Click the OK button. If the character string you enter matches[...]

User ’s Manual 7-4 HW Setup and Passwords Device Config Device Configuration This option lets you set the device configuration. Display This tab let s y ou customize your computer ’s display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for an external monitor . Power On Display Lets you set the display to be used w hen the computer is booted.[...]

User ’s Manual 7-5 HW Setup and Passwords CPU This function lets you set the CPU operating mode. Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option lets you choose from the following settings: Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer . Select from the following settings: Dynamically Switchable CPU power consu[...]

User ’s Manual 7-6 HW Setup and Passwords Y ou can override the settings and manually select a boot d evice by pressing one of the followi ng keys w hile the computer is booting: f *In this computer , CD-ROM refers to the fixed optical media drive. T o change the boot drive, follow the steps below . 1. Hold dow n F12 and boot the computer . 2. Th[...]

User ’s Manual 7-7 HW Setup and Passwords 3. Use the left/right cursor keys to highlight the boot device you w ant and press Enter . HDD Priority Options If more than one hard disk drive is installed in the computer , this option lets you set the p riority for hard d isk drive detection. If the first d etected hard disk drive has a bo ot command,[...]

User ’s Manual 7-8 HW Setup and Passwords Network Boot Protocol This feature sets t he protocol to remotely boot from the netw ork. [PXE] Sets PXE as the protocol. (Default) [RPL] Set s RPL as t he prot ocol. Keyboard Wake-up on Keyboard When this feature is enabl ed and the computer i s in S tandby Mode, you can turn on the computer by pressing [...]

User ’ s Manual 8-1 T OSHIBA A50 Series Cha pter 8 Optional De vices Optional devices can expand the computer ’s capabilities and its versatility . This chapter describes connection o r installation of the follow ing devices, which are avail able from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/memory ■ PC Card ■ Memory expansion Power devices ■ Additiona[...]

User ’s Manual 8-2 Optional Devices PC Car d The computer is equipped w ith a PC Card expansion slot tha t can accommodate one 5 mm T y pe II card. Any PC Card that meets industry standards (manufactured by TOSHIB A or other vendor) can be installed. The slot supports 16-bit PC Cards, including PC Card 16’s m ultifunction card and CardBus PC Ca[...]

User ’s Manual 8-3 Optional Devices Re mo ving a PC Card T o remove the PC Card, follow the steps below. 1. Open the Safety Re move Hardw a re icon on the System T ray and disable the PC Card . 2. Press the PC Card eject button to extend it. 3. Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly . 4. Grasp the PC Card and draw it out. Re[...]

User ’s Manual 8-4 Optional Devices Memor y expansi on Y ou can install additional memory in the computer ’s memory module socket to increase the amount of RAM. This section describes how to install and remove a memory module. ■ Use only memory modules approve d by TOSHIB A. ■ Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the follow[...]

User ’s Manual 8-5 Optional Devices Installing a memor y module Follow the steps below to install a memory module. 1. Set the computer to boot mode and turn off the power . 2. Remove all cables co nnected to the computer . 3. T urn the computer upside dow n and remove the battery pack (refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes ). 4. Remove the[...]

User ’s Manual 8-6 Optional Devices 8. Push the module dow n so it lies flat. La tches on either side w ill click into place to secure the module. Installing the memory module 9. Seat the cover and secure it with a screw. 10. Replace the battery pack as described in Chapter 6, Power and Power- Up Modes . 1 1. T urn the pow er on and make sure the[...]

User ’s Manual 8-7 Optional Devices 5. Grasp the module by the sides and pull it out. Removing the memory m odule 6. Seat the cover and secure it with a screw and replace the battery pack. Additional batter y pack Y ou can increase the portability of the computer with add itional battery packs. If you’re away from an AC pow er source and yo ur [...]

User ’s Manual 8-8 Optional Devices Additional AC adaptor If you frequently transport the computer betw een different sites such as your home and office, purchasing an AC adaptor for each location w ill reduce the w eight and bulk of your ca rrying load. Ba tter y char ger The battery charger provid es a convenient w ay to charge battery packs wi[...]

User ’s Manual 8-9 Optional Devices TV A TV output feature is provided with some models. Y ou can connect a television set to the Video out jack on the computer . Follow the steps below . Changing the resolution If you wan t to change the resolution, follow the steps below. 1. Open Display properties and select the Settings tab . 2. Select Adv an[...]

User ’s Manual 8-10 Optional Devices i.LINK (IEEE1394) Some models are equip ped wi th an i.LINK connector . i.LINK (IEEE1394) is used for high-speed data transfer for a range of compatible devices such as ■ Digital video cameras ■ Hard disk drives ■ MO drives ■ CD-RW drives Precautions ■ Make a back-up of your data before transferring [...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 1 Optional Devices Connecting 1. Make sure the connectors are properly aligne d and plug the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable into the computer . 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the device. Note the following when y ou use i.LINK: ■ Y ou may need to install drivers for your i.LINK devices. ■ Not all i.LINK devices have b een[...]

User ’s Manual 8-12 Optional Devices Security lock Security locks enable y ou to anchor you r computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer . The computer has a security lock slot on the left side. Att ach one end of a cable to a desk and the other end to the security lock slot. 1. T urn the compute[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-1 T OSHIBA A50 Series Cha pter 9 T r oubleshooting TO SHIBA designed the computer for durability . How ever , should problems occur , follow ing the procedu res in this chapter can help to determine the cause. All readers should become familiar w ith this chapter . Know ing what might go wrong can hel p prevent problems from occ[...]

User ’s Manual 9-2 Troubleshooting Preliminar y c hecklist Consider the simplest solution first. The items in this checklist are easy to fix and y et can cause w hat appears to be a serious problem. ■ Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer . This includes your printer and an y other external device y ou are[...]

User ’s Manual 9-3 Troubleshooting Har dwar e and system c heckli st This section discusses problems caused by your compu ter ’s hardware or attached peripherals. Basic problems may occur in the fol lowing areas: System star t-up When the computer does not start properly , check the follow ing items: ■ Self T est ■ Power So urces ■ Power-[...]

User ’s Manual 9-4 Troubleshooting Self test When the computer starts up, the self test will be run automatically , and the following will be display ed: This message remains on the screen for a few seconds. If the self test is suc cessful, t he computer tries to load t he operating syste m, depending on how the Boot Prior ity is set in the T OSH[...]

User ’s Manual 9-5 Troubleshooting AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer w ith the AC adaptor connected, check the DC IN 15V indicator . Refer to Cha pter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for more information. Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , check the DC IN 15V indicator as well as the Battery indicator . For informa[...]

User ’s Manual 9-6 Troubleshooting Real Time Clock Unplug the AC adaptor an d remove the battery to make sure the terminals are clean. If necessary wipe them w ith a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol. Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery . Make sure it is securely seated. Check the Battery indicator . If it does not glow, let the compute[...]

User ’s Manual 9-7 Troubleshooting Passwor d K eyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration . For more information refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard . LCD panel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer ’s setup. Refer to Chapter 7, HW Setup a nd Passwords , for more information. Proble m Procedure Cannot enter [...]

User ’s Manual 9-8 Troubleshooting Har d disk driv e D VD-ROM driv e For more information, refer to Chap ter 4, Operating Basics Proble m Procedure Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Check if a floppy disk is in the floppy disk drive. If a floppy d isk is inserted, remove it and reboot. There may be a problem w ith your operating system [...]

User ’s Manual 9-9 Troubleshooting Some CD/DVDs run correctly , bu t others do not The software or hardw are configuration ma y be causing a problem. Make sure the hardwa re configuration matches your software’s needs. Check the CD/DVD’s documentation. Check the type of CD/DVD you a re using. The drive supports: DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video CD[...]

User ’s Manual 9-10 Troubleshooting D VD-ROM an d CD-R/RW For more information, refer to Chap ter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Y ou cannot access a CD/DVD in the drive Make sure the drive’s drawer is securely closed. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the drawer and make sure the CD/DVD is properly seated. It should lie fl[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 1 Troubleshooting D VD-R/-RW driv e For more information, refer to Chap ter 4, Operating Basics . Cannot w rite correctly If you have trouble w riting, make sure you are observing the follow ing precautions: ■ Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA. ■ Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing. ■ Use only the software[...]

User ’s Manual 9-12 Troubleshooting Some CD/DVDs run correctly , but others do not The software or hardware configuratio n may becausing a problem. Make sure the hardw are configuration matches y our software's needs.Check the CD/DVD's documentation. Check the type of CD/DVD you a re using. The drive supports: DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM, DVD-Vide[...]

User ’s Manual 9-13 Troubleshooting D VD Super Multi driv e For more information, refer to Chap ter 4, Operating Basics . Proble m Procedure Y ou cannot access a CD/DVD in the drive Make sure the drive's drawer is securely closed. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the drawer and make sure the CD/DVD isproperly seated. It should l[...]

User ’s Manual 9-14 Troubleshooting Floppy disk driv e For more information, refer to Chap ter 4, Operating Basics . PC Car d Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Proble m Procedure Drive does not operate There may be a faulty cable connection . Check the connection to the computer and to the drive. Some programs run correctly but others d[...]

User ’s Manual 9-15 Troubleshooting P ointing de vice If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. T ouch pad Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to Pad operation The system might be busy . If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass, w ait for it to return to its norma[...]

User ’s Manual 9-16 Troubleshooting USB mouse USB Refer also to your USB device’s documentation. Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation The system might be busy . If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass, w ait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it. Make sure the mouse is properly connected [...]

User ’s Manual 9-17 Troubleshooting Memor y e xpansion Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , for information on installing memory modules. Problem Procedure Y ou hear a pattern of beeps. (T w o beeps: a long beep follow ed by a short beep, indicates there is a defective memory module in sl ot A. Three beeps: a long beep follow ed by tw o sh[...]

User ’s Manual 9-18 Troubleshooting Sound system Refer also to documentation for your audio devices. The computer will not start and no beeps are heard. One or more unsupporte d memory modules (without SPD) are installed in the slots. The computer start s but does not detect memor y . Supported memory is installed in one of the slots but unsuppor[...]

User ’s Manual 9-19 Troubleshooting Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to your monitor ’s documentation. i.LINK (IEEE1394) Proble m Procedure Monitor does not turn on Make sure that the external moni tor ’s power switch is on. Confirm that the external monitor ’s power cable is plugged into a w orking pow er outlet. No [...]

User ’s Manual 9-20 Troubleshooting Modem LAN Problem Procedure Communication software can’t initialize modem Make sure the computer ’s internal modem settings are correct. Refer to Phone and Modem Properties in the Control Panel. Y ou can hear a dial tone but can’t make a call If the call is going through a PBX machine, make sure the commu[...]

User ’s Manual 9-21 Troubleshooting W ireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on w ireless communication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Ba sics . Printer Proble m Procedure Cannot access Wireless LAN Make sure the computer ’s wireless communication switch is set to[...]

User ’s Manual 9-22 Troubleshooting T OSHIBA suppor t If you require any add itional help using you r computer or if you are having problems operating the computer , y ou may need to contact T OSHIBA for additional technical assistance. Before you call Some problems you expe rience may be related to software or the operating system, it is importa[...]

User ’ s Manual A- 1 T OSHIBA A50 Series A ppendix A Specifica tions This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Weight (ty pical) 2.6 kilograms, configured with: 14"XGA, 512MB x 1 RAM, 30GB HDD, CD-ROM d rive, modem, LAN (100M Bit), 6cell battery . 3.2 kilograms, configured with: 15"X GA, 1G[...]

User ’s Manual A-2 S pecifications En vironmental Requirements Power Requirements Built-in Modem Conditions A mbient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F) 20% to 80% Non-operating -20°C (-4°F) to 65°C (149°F) 10% to 90% Thermal Gradient 20°C per h our maximum Wet-bulb temperature 26°C maximum Conditions A lti[...]

User ’s Manual A-3 S pecifications Commun icatio n protoc ol Data ITU-T -Rec (Former CCITT) Bell Fax ITU-T -Rec (Former CCITT) V .21/V .22/V .22bis/V .32/ V .32bis/V .34/V .90 103/212A V .17/V .29/V .27ter/V .21 ch2 Commun icatio n speed Data transmission and reception 300/1200/2400/4800/7200/9600/12 000/14400/ 16800/19200/21600/24000/264 00/2880[...]

User ’ s Manual B-1 T OSHIBA A50 Series A ppendix B Display Contr oller and Modes Display controller The display controller interprets software commands into hardw are commands that turn particular picture elements (pels) on or of f. The controller is an advance d Video Graphics Array (VGA) that pro vides Extended Graphics Array (XGA) support for[...]

User ’s Manual B-2 Display Controller and Modes Video modes The computer supports video modes defined in the tables below . If your application offers a selection of mode numbers that do not match the numbers on the table, select a mod e based on mode type, resolution, character matrix, number of colors and refresh rates. Also, if your software s[...]

User ’s Manual B-3 Display Controller and Modes T able1 Video mod es (VGA) continued Vid e o mode Ty p e Resol ution Character matrix (pels) LCD colors CRT colors Scanning freque ncy V ertical (Hz) D VGA Grph 320 × 200 Pels 8 × 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 E VGA Grph 640 × 200 Pels 8 × 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 F VGA Grph 640 × 350 Pels 8 × [...]

User ’s Manual B-4 Display Controller and Modes T able 2 Video m odes (855GME) Resolut ion LCD colors CRT colors V ertical frequen cy (Hz) 640 × 480 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 800 × 600 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1024 × 768 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1280 × 1024 256/256K (Virtual with XGA Panel only) 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1400 × [...]

User ’s Manual B-5 Display Controller and Modes T able 2 Video m odes (855GME) continued Resolut ion LCD colors CRT colors V ertical frequen cy (Hz) 640 × 480 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 800 × 600 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1024 × 768 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1280 × 1024 64K/64K (Virtual with XGA Panel only) 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1400 ?[...]

User ’s Manual B-6 Display Controller and Modes T able 2 Video m odes (855GME) continued Resolut ion LCD colors CRT colors V ertical frequen cy (Hz) 640 × 480 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 800 × 600 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1024 × 768 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1280 × 1024 16M/16M (Virtual with XGA Panel only) 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1400 ?[...]

User ’s Manual B-7 Display Controller and Modes T able 3 Video m odes (852GM) Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency (Hz) 640 × 480 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 800 × 600 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1024 × 768 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1280 × 1024 256/256K (Virtual with XGA Panel only) 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1400 × 1050[...]

User ’s Manual B-8 Display Controller and Modes T able 3 Video m odes (852GM) continued Resolution LCD colors CRT colo rs V ertica l frequency (Hz) 640 × 480 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 800 × 600 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1024 × 768 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1280 × 1024 64K/64K (Virtual with XGA Panel only) 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1400 ×[...]

User ’s Manual B-9 Display Controller and Modes T able 3 Video m odes (852GM) continued Resolut ion LCD colors CRT colors V ertical frequen cy (Hz) 640 × 480 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 800 × 600 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1024 × 768 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1280 × 1024 16M/16M (Virtual with XGA Panel only) 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1400 ×[...]

User ’s Manual B-10 Display Controller and Modes Display Settings 1. Y ou cannot move from the [Settings] tab of [Display Properties] to the multi-monitor when y ou are using the display of the computer and an external CRT display at the same time. ■ The [Settings] tab is displayed in the followin g steps; ■ Open [Control Panel] , click [Appe[...]

User ’s Manual B-1 1 Display Controller and Modes ■ Check that the Primary Device option is set to Notebook (the internal display ) and the Seconda ry Device is set to Monitor (the externa l CR T). Intel® 82852/82855 GM/GM E Graphics Controller Properties 2. In some cases DVD video play back images may not be displayed w hen the display of the[...]

User ’s Manual B-12 Display Controller and Modes ■ The following sub-panel is display ed, then click the circled part as shown in the figure s below . WinDVD 5.0 Sub-panel ■ The following [Set up] screen is displayed, then rem ove the chec k of [Use Hardware Decode Acceleration] (The check of [Use Hardware Color Acc eleration] is removed auto[...]

User ’s Manual B-13 Display Controller and Modes 6. When the LCD (internal liquid cry stal display) display mode is selected, the Virtual (V irtual Screen) display mode can be set as follow s. However, afterwards, it may not possible to change the screen resolution to more than 1280 x 1024 pixe ls in Highest (32bit) mode (for example, w hen you a[...]

User ’ s Manual C-1 T OSHIBA A50 Series A ppendix C Inter nal Modem Guide This appendix describes how to install and the remove the internal modem. Installing the inter nal modem T o install the internal modem, follow the steps below. 1. Save your da ta and turn off the computer . 2. Disconnect the AC adaptor and other peripheral de vices. 3. T u[...]

User ’s Manual C-2 Internal Modem Guide R e mo ving the inter nal modem T o remove the internal modem, follow the steps below. 1. Save your da ta and turn off the computer . 2. Disconnect the AC adaptor and any oth er peripheral device. 3. T urn the computer upside dow n and remove the battery pack. 4. Loosen the screw on the memory module cover [...]

T OSHIBA A50 Series User ’ s Manual D-1 A ppendix D W ir eless LAN Car d Specifica tions Form Factor Min i PCI T ype III Compati bility ■ IEEE 802.1 1 S tandard for Wireless LANS ■ Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The ‘Wi-Fi CER TIFIED’ logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Network O perating System[...]

User ’s Manual D-2 Wireless LAN Radio Characteristics Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary accordin g to: ■ Country/region w here the product w as purchased ■ T y pe of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although Wireless LAN wirele ss networking products have been design ed for operati[...]

User ’s Manual D-3 Wireless LAN Suppor ted F r equency Sub-bands Subject to the radio regulations that apply in the countries/regions, your Wireless LAN card may support a different set of 5 G Hz/2.4 GHz channels. Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales of fice for information about the radio regulations that apply in the countries/[...]

User ’s Manual D-4 Wireless LAN When installing Wireless LAN cards, the channel configu ration is managed as follows: ■ For wirele ss clients that operate in a Wirele ss LAN Infrastructure, the Wireless LAN card will automaticall y start operation at the channel identified by the Wireless LAN Access Point. When roaming betw een different access[...]

User ’s Manual D-5 Wireless LAN Wireless Channels Sets (Turbo Mode) *3 These channels are available to A/B/G combo type only . *4 Available Area: US (USA, CANADA) only Frequency Range Channel ID 5150-5850 MHz Note 42 5210 * 3 US only * 4 50 5250 * 3 US only * 4 58 5290 * 3 US only * 4 152 5760 * 3 US only * 4 160 5800 * 3 US only * 4[...]

T OSHIBA A50 Series User ’ s Manual E-1 A ppendix E A C P o w er Cor d and Connector s The power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC pow er outlets and the cord must meet the st an dards for the country/region in w hich it is used. All cords must meet the following specifications: Cer tifica tion agencies L[...]

User ’s Manual E-2 E-2 AC Power Cord and Connectors In Europe, pow er cords must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F an d two condu ctor . For the United S tates and Canada, plug configuration must be a 2-15P (250 V) or 1-15P (125 V) as designated in the U.S. National Electrical co de handbook and the Canadian Electrical Cod e Part II. The following illustrat[...]

T OSHIBA A50 Series User ’ s Manual F-1 A ppendix F If y our computer is stolen Should your computer be stolen , howe ver , we’l l help you try to find it. Before contacting T OSHIBA, please prepare the following i nformation which is necessary to uniquely identify you r computer: ■ In which c ountr y was your co mput er sto len? ■ What typ[...]

User ’s Manual F-2 F-2 If your computer is stolen TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to: TOSHIBA Europe GmbH T echnical Service a nd Support Leibnizstr . 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number: +49 (0) 941 7807 925 Owner ’s details Country stolen: Machine type: (e.g. TOSHI BA A50) Model number: (e.g. PSA50 YXT) Serial number: (e.g. 70123456E) Date [...]

User ’ s Manual Glossa ry-1 T OSHIBA A50 Series Glossar y The terms in this glossa ry cover topics relate d to this ma nual. Alternat e naming i s included for refere nce. Abbreviations AC: alternating cu rrent AGP: accelerated graphics port ANSI: American National St andards Institute APM: advanced power manag er ASCII: American S tandard Code f[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-2 Glossary LED: ligh t emitting diode LSI: large scale integration MS-DOS: Microsoft Disk Operating System OCR: optical character re cognition (reader) PCB: printed circuit board PCI: peripheral compone nt interconnect RAM: random access memory RGB: red, green, and blue ROM: read only memory RTC: real time clock SCSI: smal[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-3 Glossary application: A group of programs that together are use d for a specific task such as accounting, financial planning, spreadsh eets, word processing and games. ASC II : American S tandard Code for Information Interchange. ASCII code is a set of 256 binary codes that represen t the most commonly used letters, numb[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-4 Glossary C cache memory: High speed memory which stores data that increases processor speed and data transfer rate. When the CPU reads data from main memory , it stores a copy of this data in cache memory . The next time the CPU needs that same data, it looks for it in the cache memory rather than the main memory , w hic[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-5 Glossary compone nts: Elements or p arts (of a system) which make up the w hole (system). computer program: A set of instructions written for a computer that enable it to achieve a desired result. computer system: A combination of hardw are, software, firmwa re, and peripheral components assembled to process data into us[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-6 Glossary dialog box: A window that accepts user input to make system settings or record other information. disk drive: The device that randomly accesses information on a disk and copies it to the computer ’s memory . It also writes data from memory to the disk. T o accomplish these tasks, the unit phy sically rotates t[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-7 Glossary F fast infrared : An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps. file: A collect ion of rela ted informat ion; a file can cont ain dat a, programs , or both. firmw are: A set of instructions built into the hardware w hich controls and directs a microprocessor[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-8 Glossary I icon: A small graphic image displaye d on the screen or in the indicator panel. In Windows, an icon represents an object that the user can manipulate. i.LINK (IEEE1394): This port enables high-speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video cameras. input: The dat a or instructions y o[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-9 Glossary L level 2 cache: See cache . Light Emitting Di ode (LED): A semiconductor device that emit s light when a current is appl ied. Liquid Cryst al Display (LCD): Liquid crystal sealed between tw o sheets of glass coated with transparent conducting material. The view ing- side coating is etched into character forming[...]

User ’s Manual Gloss ary-10 Glossary N non-system disk: A formatted floppy disk yo u can use to store programs and data but you cannot use to start the computer . See system disk. nonvolatile memory: Memory , usually read-onl y (ROM), that is capable of permanently storing information. T urning the computer ’s pow er off does not alter data sto[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary plug and play: A cap ability w ith Windows that enable s the system to automatically recognize con nections of external devices and make the necessary configurations in the computer. port: The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other computers. Pow e[...]

User ’s Manual Gloss ary-12 Glossary S SCSI: Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for connection of a va riety of periphera l devices. serial communications: A communications technique that uses as few as two interconne cting wires to send bits one after another . serial interface: Refers to a type of information exch[...]

User ’s Manual Gloss ary-13 Glossary U Universal Serial Bus: This serial interface lets you communicate with several devices connected in a chain to a single port on the computer . V VGA: Video Graphics Array is an ind ustry standard video adaptor that lets you run any popular software. volatile memory: Ran dom access memory (RAM) that stores inf[...]

User ’ s Manual Index-1 T OSHIBA A50 Series Inde x A AC adaptor, 1-4 addition al, 1-1 5 connecti ng, 3-6 DC IN 15V port, 2-5 ASCII ch aracters , 5-8 B Battery charging, 6 -9 extending ba ttery life, 6-12 indicat or, 2-10, 6- 3 location, 2-7 Monitoring capacity, 6-11 real time c lock, 1- 4, 6-6 safety prec autions, 6-7 save mode, 1-11 types, 6-4 B[...]

User ’s Manual Index-2 Index E Environm ent, 3-1 Equipment checkli st, 1-1 Equipment s etup general cond itions, 3-2 placement , 3-2 Ergonomics lighti ng, 3-4 seating and posture, 3-3 work habit s, 3-4 F Floppy disk , 1-5 using, 4 -2 Fn + Ctrl (enhanced keyboard’s simulation), 5- 3 Fn + Enter, 5-3 Fn + Esc (sou nd mute), 5- 3 Fn + F1 (insta nt [...]

User ’s Manual Index-3 Index L LAN, 1-8, 4-24 active indicat or, 2-6 cable types, 4-24 connecti ng, 4-25 disconnec ting, 4- 25 jack, 2-6 Link in dicator , 2-6 M Media care, 4-18 CD/DVDs, 4-18 floppy disks, 4- 18 Memory, 1-4 expansion, 1-15, 8-4 installing, 8-5 removing, 8- 6 Modem, 1-8, 4- 20 connecti ng, 4-22 disconnec ting, 4- 22 jack, 2-6 prop[...]

User ’s Manual Index-4 Index Problems AC power, 9-5 analyzing, 9-2 Battery, 9 -5 CD-RW/D VD-ROM d rive, 9-10 DVD Super M ulti drive, 9 -13 DVD-R/-RW drive , 9-11 DVD-ROM dr ive, 9-8 Floppy disk drive, 9- 14 Hard disk drive, 9- 8 Hardware an d system checklist, 9-3 i.LINK, 9-19 Keyboard , 9-7 LAN, 9-20 LCD pane, 9-7 Memory ex pansion, 9-17 Modem, [...]

User ’s Manual Index-5 Index U USB, 1-7 locatio n, 2-2, 2-4, 2-5 V Video mode s, B-2 Video RAM , 1-4 Volume cont rol, 2-4 W Wireless commu nication switch, 2-2, 4-23 indicat or, 2-2, 4-24 Wireless LAN, 1-9 using, 4 -23[...]