Toshiba A80 User Manual

User’s Manual

A80

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© 2005 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright
laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written
permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the
use of the information contained herein.

TOSHIBA Toshiba A80 Series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual

First edition Jan. 2005
Ownership and copyright of music, video computer programs, databases,

etc. are protected by the copyright laws. These copyrighted materials may
be copied for private use at home only. If, beyond the limitation above, you
copy (including to transform data formats) or modify these materials, transfer
them or distribute them via the Internet without approval of copyright owners,
you may be subject to claims for compensation for damage and/or criminal
penalities due to infringements of copyrights or personal rights. Please
remember to observe the copyright laws when you use this product to copy
the copyrighted works or perform other actions. Please note that you may
infringe the owner's rights protected by the copyright laws if you use the
screen mode switching functions (e.g.Wide mode, Wide Zoom mode, etc.)
of this product to display enlarged images/video at coffee shops or hotels for
the purposes of profits or providing these to the public.

Disclaimer

This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The instructions
and descriptions it contains are accurate for the Toshiba A80 series Portable
Personal Computers at the time of this manual’s production. However,
succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice.
TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from
errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual.

Trademarks

IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC, OS/2, and PS/2 are trademarks
of International Business Machines Corporation. Celeron, Intel, Intel
SpeedStep, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows and DirectX are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.

Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer
Corporation. Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak.

Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under
license.

iLINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used

in this manual.

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TruSurround XT, TruBass, Dialog Clarity, SRS and symbol are
trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

TruSurround XT technology is in corporated under license from SRS Labs,
Inc.

Macrovision License of Notice

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected
by methods and claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation, and other rights owners. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only
unless authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.

Safety Instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your
computer.

When Using Your Computer

Do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with
the base resting directly on your body. With extended operation, heat can
potentially build up in the base. Allowing sustained contact with the skin could
cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn.

■ Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always flow installation

instructions closely.

■ Do not carry a battery in your pocket, purse, or other container where

metal objects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the battery terminals.
The resulting excessive current follow can cause extremely high
temperatures and may result in damage from burns.

■ Be sure that noting rests on your AC adapter's power cable and that the

cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.

■ Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on the

floor, when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. Do
not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce
cooling; also, do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case.

■ Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for use with this

computer. Use of another type of battery or AC adapter may risk fire or
explosion.

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■ Before you connect the computer to a power source, ensure that the

voltage rating of the AC adapter matches that of the available power
source.

115 V/60Hz in most of North and south America and some Far Eastern
countries such as Taiwan.

100 V/50Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V/60Hz in western Japan.
230 V/50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East.

■ If you use an extension cable with your AC adapter, ensure that the total

ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension cable does not
exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable.

■ To remove power from the computer, turn it off, remove the battery, and

disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet.

■ To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or

disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this
product during an electrical storm.

■ When setting up the computer for work, place it on a level surface.

■ Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local

authorities for disposal instructions.

■ When traveling, do not check the computer as baggage. You can put your

computer through an X-ray security machine, but never put your
computer through a metal detector. If you have the computer checked by
hand, be sure to have a charged battery available in case you are asked
to turn on the computer.

■ When traveling with the hard drive removed from the computer, wrap the

drive in a non-conducting material, such as cloth or paper. If you have
the drive checked by hand, be ready to install the drive in the computer.
Your can put the hard drive through an X-ray security machine, but never,
but the drive through a metal detector.

■ When traveling, do not place the computer in overhead storage

compartments where it could slide around. Do not drop your computer or
subject it to other mechanical shocks.

■ Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from environmental

hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and
overexposure to sunlight.

■ When you move your computer between environments with very different

temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within
the computer. To avoid damaging the computer, allow sufficient time for
the moisture to evaporate before using the computer.

When taking the computer from low-temperature conditions into a warmer
environment or from high-temperature conditions into a cooler
environments, allow the computer to acclimate to room temperature before
turning or power.

■ When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain relief

loop, not on the cable itself. As you pull out the connector, keep it evenly
aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a
cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

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■ Before you clean your computer, turn if off, unplug it from its power source,

and remove the battery.

■ Handle components with care. Hold a component such as a memory

module by its edges, not its pins.

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to
persons, including the following:

■ Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washing

bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool.

■ Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical

storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

■ Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

■ Use only the power cord indicated in this manual.

■ Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by

the manufacturer.

■ Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Use only the battery pack that came with the computer or an optional battery
pack. Use of wrong battery could damage your computer.

TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case.

FCC information

Model Name: Toshiba A80

FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information"

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

■ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to
this equipment. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not
recommended by TOSHIBA is likely to result in interference to radio and TV
reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and
the computer's or expansion unit's external monitor port, USB port and
microphone jack. Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not
expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

EMC Regulatory Information

Contact

Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc.

Telephone: [phone]

9740 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, California 92618-1697

EU Declaration of Conformity

This product is labelled with the CE Mark in accordance with the related
European Directives, notably Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/
336/EEC for the notebook and the electronic accessories including the
supplied power adapter, the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment Directive 99/5/EEC in case of implemented
telecommunication accessories and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
for the supplied power adapter.

CE Marking is the responsibility of TOSHIBA EUROPE GmbH,
Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany, phone [phone].
For a copy of the related CE Declaration of Conformity please refer to the
following website: http://epps.toshiba-teg.com

Canadian Regulatory Information (Canada Only)

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference
Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Note that Canadian Department of Communications (DOC) regulations
provide, that changes or modifications not expressly approved by TOSHIBA
Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

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Cet appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exgences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)

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Optical Disc Drive Safety Instruction

■ Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section.

The optical drive that is used in this computer is equipped with laser. The
classification label with the following sentence is affixed to the surface of the
drive.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

The drive with the above label is certified by the manufacturer that the drive
complies with the requirement for laser product on the date of manufacturing
pursuant to article 21 of Code of Federal Regulations by the United States
of America, Department of Health & Human Services, Food and Drug
Administration.

In other countries, the drive is certified to comply with the requirement pursant
to IEC 825 and EN60825 on class 1 laser product.

This computer is equipped with one of the optical drive in the following list
according to the model.

Manufacturer Type

TOSHIBA Samsung DVD-ROM SD-C2712

TOSHIBA Samsung CD-RW/DVD-ROM TS-L462A

TOSHIBA Samsung DVD Super Multi TS-L632A

Matsushita CD-RW/DVD-ROM UJDA760

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Manufacturer Type

Matsushita DVD Super Multi UJ-830B

Matsushita DVD Super Multi UJ-831B

TEAC CD-ROM CD-224E

TEAC CD-RW/DVD-ROM DW-224E

TEAC DVD Super Multi DV-W28E

Pioneer DVD Dual DVR-K15TBT

International precautions

■ This drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product,

please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future
reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an
authorized service location.

■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other

than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the

enclosure.

Location of the required label

Sample shown below. Location of the label on the drive and manufacturing
information may vary.

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CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system

and is classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT." To use this model properly, read the
instruction manual carefully and keep this manual
for your future reference. In case of any trouble with
this model, please contact your nearest
"AUTHORIZED service station." To prevent direct
exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.

VORSICHT: Dieses Gerät enthält ein Laser­System und ist als "LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1
PRODUKT" klassifiziert. Für den richtigen
Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die
Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch und
bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf. Falls
Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten,
benachrichtigen Sie bitte die nächste "autorisierte
Service-Vertretung". Um einen direkten Kontakt
mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Gerät
nicht geöffnet werden.

ADVARSEL: Denne mærking er anbragt
udvendigt på apparatet og indikerer, at apparatet
arbejder med laserstråler af klasse 1, hviket
betyder, at der anvendes laserstrlier af svageste
klasse, og at man ikke på apparatets yderside kan
bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig stråling.

APPARATET BOR KUN ÅBNES AF FAGFOLK
MED SÆRLIGT KENDSKAB TIL APPARATER
MED LASERSTRÅLER!

Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her gengivne
advarselsmækning, som advarer imod at foretage
sådanne indgreb i apparatet, at man kan komme
til at udsætte sig for laserstråling.

OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som
avger laserstråining överstigande gränsen för
laserklass 1.

VAROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite
sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä
silmilie vaarallista lasersäteilyä.

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CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR

ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.

VORSICHT: DIE VERWENDUNG VON
ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER
EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS DURCHFÜHREN
VON ANDEREN VORGÄNGEN ALS IN DER
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBEN
KÖNNEN GEFÄHRLICHE
STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR FOLGE
HABEN.

Modem warning notice

Conformity Statement

The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision "CTR21"] for
pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone
Network (PSTN).

However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in
different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an
unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network
termination point.

In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the
first instance.

Network Compatibility Statement

This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following
networks. It has been tested to and found to confirm with the additional
requirements conditional in EG 201 121.

Germany ATAAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009,AN010

Greece ATAAB AN005,AN006 and GR01,02,03,04

Portugal ATAAB AN001,005,006,007,011 and

Spain ATAAB AN005,007,012, and ES01

Switzerland ATAAB AN002

All other countries/regions ATAAB AN003,004

Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network,
please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details.

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and DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17

P03,04,08,10

The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate
national type approvals. It has not been tested for conformity to national type
regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific
function on specific national networks can be given.

Japan regulations

Region selection

If you are using the computer in Japan, technical regulations described in
the Telecommunications Business Law require that you select the Japan
country mode.

It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection.

Redial

Up to two redial attempts can be made. If more than two redial attempts are
made, the modem will return Black Listed. If you are experiencing problems
with the Black Listed code, set the interval between redials at one minute or
longer.

Japan's Telecommunications Business Law permits up to two redials on
analogue telephones, but the redials must be made within a total of three
minutes.

The internal modem is approved by Japan Approvals Institute for
Telecommunications Equipment.

Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68:

When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone
company and give them the following information:

■ The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem

■ The registration number that is located on the device

The FCC registration number of the modem will be found on either the device
which is to be installed, or, if already installed, on the bottom of the computer
outside of the main system label.

■ The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of the modem, which can vary.

For the REN of your modem, refer to your computer's user's guide.

The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called
the USOCRJ11C.

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Type of service

Your modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephone lines.
Connection to telephone company-provided coin service (central office
implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is
subject to state tariffs. If you have any questions about your telephone line,
such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it, the telephone
company will provide this information upon request.

Telephone company procedures

The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it
can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make
changes in their equipment, operations, or procedures. If these changes
might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone
company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes
necessary to maintain uninterrupted service.

If problems arise

If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should
immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the
telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may
temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in
advance of this disconnection.

If advance notice is not feasible, you will be notified as soon as possible.
When you are notified, you will be given the opportunity to correct the problem
and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. In the event repairs
are ever needed on your modem, they should be performed by TOSHIBA
Corporation or an authorized representative of TOSHIBA Corporation.

Disconnection

If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its
present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this
change.

Fax branding

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any
person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message
via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a
margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of
the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the
business, other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone
number of the sending machine or such business, other entity or individual.
In order to program this information into your fax modem, you should
complete the setup of your fax software before sending messages.

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Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment

1. NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This
certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications
network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in
the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements
document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will
operate to the user's satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible
to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company.
The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of
connection.

The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions
may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to
certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative
designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user
to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the
telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect
the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic
water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution
may be particularly important in rural areas.

Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should
contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as
appropriate.

2. The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment's
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar to
the following: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of the modem,
which can vary. For the REN of your modem, refer to your computer's
user's guide.

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device
provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be
connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may
consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that
the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not
exceed 5.

3. The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this
equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ11C.

The IC registration number of the modem is shown below.
Canada: 1353-11026A

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Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand

Modem warning notice for Australia

Modems connected to the Australian telecoms network must have a valid
Austel permit. This modem has been designed to specifically configure to
ensure compliance with Austel standards when the country/region selection
is set to Australia.

The use of other country/region setting while the modem is attached to the
Australian PSTN would result in your modem being operated in a non­compliant manner. To verify that the country/region is correctly set, enter the
command ATI which displays the currently active setting.

To set the country/region permanently to Australia, enter the following
command sequence:

■ AT% TE=1

■ ATS133=1

■ AT& F

■ AT& W

■ AT% TE=0

■ ATZ

Failure to set the modem to the Australia country/region setting as shown
above will result in the modem being operated in a non-compliant manner.
Consequently, there would be no permit in force for this equipment and the
Telecoms Act 1991 prescribes a penalty of $12,000 for the connection of
non-permitted equipment.

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Notes for use of this device in New Zealand

■ The grant of a Telepermit for a device in no way indicates Telecom

acceptance of responsibility for the correct operation of that device under
all operating conditions. In particular the higher speeds at which this
modem is capable of operating depend on a specific network
implementation which is only one of many ways of delivering high quality
voice telephony to customers. Failure to operate should not be reported
as a fault to Telecom.

■ In addition to satisfactory line conditions a modem can only work properly

if:
a/ it is compatible with the modem at the other end of the call and
b/ the application using the modem is compatible with the application at

the other end of the call - e.g., accessing the Internet requires suitable
software in addition to a modem.

■ This equipment shall not be used in any manner which could constitute

a nuisance to other Telecom customers.

■ Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's PTC

Specifications are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this
modem. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the
following limits for compliance with Telecom Specifications:

a/ There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number
within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and

b/ The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 30
seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next.

c/ Automatic calls to different numbers shall be not less than 5 seconds
apart.

■ Immediately disconnect this equipment should it become physically

damaged, and arrange for its disposal or repair.

■ The correct settings for use with this modem in New Zealand are as

follows:
ATB0 (CCITT operation)
AT&G2 (1800 Hz guard tone)
AT&P1 (Decadic dialing make-break ratio =33%/67%
ATS0=0 (not auto answer)
ATS10=less than 150 (loss of carrier to hangup delay, factory default of

15 recommended)
ATS11=90 (DTMF dialing on/off duration=90 ms)
ATX2 (Dial tone detect, but not (U.S.A.) call progress detect)

■ When used in the Auto Answer mode, the S0 register must be set with a

value of 3 or 4. This ensures:
(a) a person calling your modem will hear a short burst of ringing before

the modem answers. This confirms that the call has been successfully
switched through the network.

(b) caller identification information (which occurs between the first and
second ring cadences) is not destroyed.

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■ The preferred method of dialing is to use DTMF tones (ATDT...) as this

is faster and more reliable than pulse (decadic) dialing. If for some reason
you must use decadic dialing, your communications program must be set
up to record numbers using the following translation table as this modem
does not implement the New Zealand "Reverse Dialing" standard.

Number to be dialed: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Number to program into computer: 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Note that where DTMF dialing is used, the numbers should be entered

normally.

■ The transmit level from this device is set at a fixed level and because of

this there may be circumstances where the performance is less than
optimal. Before reporting such occurrences as faults, please check the
line with a standard Telepermitted telephone, and only report a fault if the
phone performance is impaired.

■ It is recommended that this equipment be disconnected from the Telecom

line during electrical storms.

■ When relocating the equipment, always disconnect the Telecom line

connection before the power connection, and reconnect the power first.

■ This equipment may not be compatible with Telecom Distinctive Alert

cadences and services such as FaxAbility.
(NOTE THAT FAULT CALL OUT CAUSED BY ANY OF THE ABOVE

CAUSES MAY INCUR A CHARGE FROM TELECOM)

General conditions

As required by PTC 100, please ensure that this office is advised of any
changes to the specifications of these products which might affect
compliance with the relevant PTC Specifications.

The grant of this Telepermit is specific to the above products with the
marketing description as stated on the Telepermit label artwork. The
Telepermit may not be assigned to other parties or other products without
Telecom approval.

A Telepermit artwork for each device is included from which you may prepare
any number of Telepermit labels subject to the general instructions on format,
size and colour on the attached sheet.

The Telepermit label must be displayed on the product at all times as proof
to purchasers and service personnel that the product is able to be legitimately
connected to the Telecom network.

The Telepermit label may also be shown on the packaging of the product and
in the sales literature, as required in PTC 100.

The charge for a Telepermit assessment is $337.50. An additional charge of
$337.50 is payable where an assessment is based on reports against non­Telecom New Zealand Specifications. $112.50 is charged for each variation
when submitted at the same time as the original.

An invoice for $NZ1237.50 will be sent under separate cover.

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General Precautions

TOSHIBA 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 to note the cautions
included in the text of the manual.

Stress injury

Carefully read the Safety Instruction Manual. It contains information on
prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by
extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3, Getting Started, also includes
information on work space design, posture and lighting that can help reduce
physical stress.

Heat injury

■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the bottom of the computer. If the

computer is used for long periods, its surface can become very warm.
While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain
physical contact with the computer for a long time (if you rest the computer
on your lap, for example) your skin might suffer low-heat injury.

■ If the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with

the metal plate supporting the I/O ports. It can become hot.

■ The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use. This

condition does not indicate a malfunction. If you need to transport the AC
adaptor, disconnect it and let it cool before moving it.

■ Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat. The

material could be damaged.

Pressure or impact damage

Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact.
Excessive pressure or impact can damage computer components or

otherwise cause malfunctions.

PC Card overheating

Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of a PC
Card can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation. Also be
careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long time.

Mobile phone

Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system. Computer
operation is not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30 cm be
maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in use.

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LCD

Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the
brightness of the LCD screen will deteriorate. This is an intrinsic
characteristic of LCD technology.

Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode.
Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you
may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen.

Central Processing Unit (“CPU”) Performance Disclaimer:

CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications
under the following conditions:

■ use of certain external peripheral products

■ use of battery power instead of AC power

■ use of certain multimedia, computer generated graphics or video

applications

■ use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections

■ use of complex modeling software, such as high end computer aided

design applications

■ use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously

■ use of computer in areas with low air pressure (high altitude >

1,000 meters or > 3,280 feet above sea level)

■ use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 ºC to 30 ºC (41ºF

to 86 ºF) or > 25 ºC (77 ºF) at high altitude (all temperature references
are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer
model-please refer to your PC documentation or visit the Toshiba website
for detail at www.pcsupport.toshiba.com).

CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design
configuration.

Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut­down. This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost
data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions.

To avoid risk of lost data, always make back-up copies of data by periodically
storing it on an external storage medium. For optimum performance, use
your computer product only under recommended conditions. Read additional
restrictions under Appendix A, “Environmental Requirements”.

Contact TOSHIBA Technical Service and Support for more information.

Copy Protection

Copy protection technology included in certain media may prevent or limit
recording or viewing of the media.

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Hard Disk Drive Capacity

1 Gigabyte (GB) means 1000 x 1000 x 1000 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using
powers of 10. The computer operating system, however, reports storage
capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB = 1024 x 1024 x 1024
= 1,073,741,824 bytes, and therefore may show less storage capacity.
Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or
more pre-installed operating systems, such as Microsoft Operating System
and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Actual formatted
capacity may vary.

Non-applicable Icons

Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible
configurations for an entire product series. Your selected model may not have
all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or
switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected all those
features.

Wireless LAN/Atheros

The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which
wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic
environment, obstacles, access point design and configuration, and client
design and software/hardware configurations. The actural transmission
speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.

To use the Atheros SuperAGTM or SuperGTM function, your client and access
point must support the corresponding feature. Performance of these
functions may vary depending on the format of data transmitted.

SRS

SRS audio enhancements are available in the Microsoft Windows operating
system only.

Images

All images are simulated for purposes of illustration.

Express Media Player

The Express Media Player is not a Windows based application. Battery life
will be less than when using similar applications in the Windows Operating
System.

LCD Brightness and Eye Strain

Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that of a TV device. We
recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level
to prevent possible strain on your eyes.

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CE compliance

This product and the original options are designed to observe the related
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and safety standards. However,
TOSHIBA cannot guarantee that this product still observes these EMC
standards if options or cables not produced by TOSHIBA are connected or
implemented. In this case the persons who have connected / implemented
those options / cables have to provide assurance that the system (PC plus
options / cables) still fulfils the required standards. To avoid general EMC
problems, the following guidance should be noted:

■ Only CE marked options should be connected / implemented

■ Only best shielded cables should be connected

Working environment

This product was designed to fulfill the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
requirements to be observed for so-called "Residential, commercial and light
industry environments".

TOSHIBA do not approve the use of this product in working environments
other than the above mentioned "Residential, commercial and light industry
environments".

For example, the following environments are not approved:

■ Industrial Environments (environments with a mains voltage >230V~)

■ Medical Environments

■ Automotive Environments

■ Aircraft Environments

If this product is supplied with a network port, please refer to the paragraph
"Network connection".

Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working
environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA
Europe GmbH.

The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working
environments may be:

■ Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area

■ Malfunction of, or data loss from, this product caused by disturbances

generated by other devices or machines in the near surrounding area

Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic
compatibility of this product should be suitably tested in all non-approved
working environments before use. In the case of automobiles or aircraft, the
manufacturer or airline respectively should be asked for permission before
use of this product.

Furthermore, for general safety reasons, the use of this product in
environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted.

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Network connection (Class A warning)

If this product has networking capabilities and will be connected to a network,
Class A radiation limits will be observed (in accordance with technical
conventions). This means that if the product will be used in a domestic
environment, other devices in the near surrounding area may suffer
interference. Consequently, please do not use this product in such
environments (for example a living room), otherwise you could be held
responsible for any ensuing interference.

Information on the secure writing of optical media

Even if your software gives no indication that any problems have occurred,
you should always check to ensure that information has been successfully
stored on recordable optical media (CD-R, CD-RW and so forth).

Wireless LAN and your Health

Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency
electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN
devices however is far less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by other
wireless devices such as mobile phones.

Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio
frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes
Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards and
recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and
result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who
continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.

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 equipment on board of aeroplanes

■ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices

or services is perceived or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices
in a specific organisation or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged
to ask for authorisation to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on
the equipment.

Safety Instruction for Wireless Products

If your computer has a wireless function, all safety instructions must be read
carefully and must be fully understood, before you attempt to use it. This
manual contains the safety instructions that must be observed in order to
avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries or could damage
your Wireless Products.

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Limitation of Liability

For damage occurring due to an earthquake or thunder, fire beyond our
responsibility, action by third party, other accident, intentional or accidental
mistakes by a user, misuse, use under abnormal conditions, we do not take
any responsibility.

For incidental damage (loss of business profit, business interruption, etc.)
occurring due to use or disability of the product, we do not take any
responsibility.

For damage occurring due to non observance of the contents described in
the instruction manual, we do not take any responsibility.

For damage occurring due to erroneous operation or hang up caused by use
in combination with products not related to our company, we do not take any
responsibility.

Usage Restrictions

Do not use the Wireless Products for controlling the following equipment:

■ Equipment directly linked with human life corresponding to the following.

■ Medical equipment such as life support systems, equipment used in

operations, etc.

■ Exhaust systems for gases such as poisonous gas etc. and exhaust

systems for smoke.

■ Equipment that must be set up in compliance with various laws such

as the Fire Services Act, the Construction Standard Act, etc.

■ Equipment corresponding to that mentioned above.

■ Equipment linked with human safety or having a serious influence on the

safe maintenance of public function, etc., because it is not designed or
manufactured for this type of use.

■ Traffic control equipment for air, railroad, road, marine transport, etc.

■ Equipment used in atomic power plants etc.

■ Equipment corresponding to that mentioned above.

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Warning

Turn OFF the Wireless 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.
Turn OFF the Wireless communication switch inside a medical facility or

near medical electric equipment. Do not bring medical electric equipment
close to the product.

Radio waves can potentially affect medical electric equipment, thereby
causing an accident due to malfunction.

Turn OFF the Wireless communication switch near an automatic door, fire
alarm or other automatic control equipment.

Radio waves can potentially affect automatic control equipment, thereby
causing an accident due to malfunction.

Do not turn ON the Wireless Communication switch in aircraft or in places
that generate or can generate radio interference.

Radio waves can potentially affect them, causing an accident due to
malfunction.

Monitor possible radio interference or other troubles to other equipment
while the product is used. If any effect is caused, turn OFF the Wireless
Communication switch.

Otherwise, radio waves can potentially affect other equipment, thereby
causing an accident due to malfunction.

When using the product in a car, check with the automobile dealer if the car
has an adequate electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

Radio waves of the product can potentially hamper safe driving.
Depending on car model, the product can rarely affect car electronic

equipment if it is used in a car.

Note

Do not use this product in the following places:
Near a microwave oven or other environment which generates a magnetic

field.
Near any place or equipment that generates static electricity or radio

interference.
Depending on the environment, in a place where radio waves cannot reach

the product.

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Table of Contents

Preface

Manual contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxxi

Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxxii

Abbreviations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxxii

Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxxii

Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxxii

Key operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxxii

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxxii

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxxiii

Equipment checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxxiv

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxxiv

Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxxiv

Chapter 1: Toshiba A80 Features

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Special features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Chapter 2: The Grand Tour

Front with the display closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Back side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Underside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Front with the display open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Keyboard Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Optical Media drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Region codes for DVD drives and media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Writable discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

DVD±R/±RW (DVD Dual) drive supporting Double Layer . . . . . . . . 2-13

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DVD Super Multi drive supporting Double Layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

DVD Super Multi drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

DVD-ROM drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Chapter 3: Getting Started

Setting up your work space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

General conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Placement of computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Seating and posture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Work habits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Connecting the AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Opening the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Starting up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Shut Down mode (Boot mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Hibernation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Standby mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Restarting the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Restoring the preinstalled software from the backup media . . . . . 3-12

Restoring the complete system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Chapter 4: Operating Basics

Using the TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Using the internal modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Region selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Properties menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Modem Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Connecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Connecting LAN cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Disconnecting LAN cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Wireless LAN disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Wireless communication switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Wireless communication LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

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Using optical media drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Loading compact discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Removing compact discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

CD/DVD play control buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

Express Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

Writing CDs on a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Important message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Before writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

When writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

Writing CD/DVDs on a DVD±R/±RW drive supporting

Double Layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

Before writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

When writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

Writing CD/DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive and a DVD Super Multi

drive supporting Double Layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

Important message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

Before writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

When writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

Data Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

DLA for TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

Installing InterVideo WinDVD Creator Platinum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24

When using WinDVD Creator Platinum 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24

How to make a DVD-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24

Important information for use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

CD/DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

Diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

TV-Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

Setting up more than one display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28

Cleaning the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29

Moving the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29

Chapter 5: The Keyboard

Typewriter keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

F1 ... F12 function keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Soft keys: Fn key combinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Emulation keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

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Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Windows special keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Keypad overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Turning on the overlays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Temporarily using overlay (overlay off) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Chapter 6: Power System

Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Power indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Battery indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

DC IN indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Power indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Battery types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Battery pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Real Time Clock battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Care and use of the battery pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Charging the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Monitoring battery capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Maximizing battery operating time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Retaining data with power off (standby mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Extending battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Replacing the battery pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Removing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Installing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Power-up modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Panel power off/on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

System automatic Standby/Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

Chapter 7: HW Setup

Accessing HW Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

HW Setup Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Chapter 8: Optional Devices

PC cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Installing a PC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Removing a PC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

SD/MMC/SM/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Installing a Memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Removing a Memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Memory card care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Installing memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

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Removing memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

Additional battery pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Additional AC adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

External monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

i.LINK (IEEE1394) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Connecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Security lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

Problem solving process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Preliminary checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Analyzing the problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Hardware and system checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

System start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Self test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

LCD panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

Hard disk drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8

Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9

DVD±R/±RW drive (DVD Dual Drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

DVD Super Multi drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13

Diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14

Sound system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14

PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15

Memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15

Pointing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15

USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17

Standby/Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17

Real Time Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17

Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18

Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18

LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20

i.LINK (IEEE1394) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20

TOSHIBA support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21

Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21

Where to write . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21

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Appendix A: Specifications

Appendix B: Display Modes

Appendix C: AC Power Cord and Connectors

Appendix D: If your computer is stolen

Glossary

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Toshiba A80

Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the Toshiba A80 computer. This
powerful notebook computer provides excellent 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 using your Toshiba A80 computer.
It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic
operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting.

If you are a new user of computers or if you're new to portable computing,
first read over the Toshiba A80 Features and The Grand Tour chapters to
familiarize yourself with the computer's features, components and accessory
devices. Then read Getting Started for step-by-step instructions on setting
up your computer.

If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the
preface to learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted with
this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to look over the Special
features section of the Chapter 1 Toshiba A80 Features, to learn about
features that are uncommon or unique to the computer.

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