Toshiba PSA10 User Manual

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TOSHIBA

Satellite A10 Series

Port able Personal Computer

User ’s Manual

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TOSHIBA Satellite A10 Series Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual

First edition April 2003

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Disclaimer

This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA Satellite A10 Series Portable Personal Computer 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

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FCC information

Product Name : Model number :

Satellite A10

PSA10

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.

WARNING: 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 external monitor port, USB port, parallel 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.

FCC conditions

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Contact

Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc.

9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618-1697

Telephone: (949) 583-3000

EU Declaration of Conformity information

TOSHIBA declares, that the product: PSA10 conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary Information: “The product complies with the requirements

of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/05/EEC.”

This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.

VCCI Class B Information

Modem warning notice

Conformity Statement

The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for panEuropean 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 conform with the additional requirements conditional in EG 201 121.

Germany ATAAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009,AN010 and

DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17 Greece ATAAB AN005,AN006 and GR01,02,03,04 Portugal ATAAB AN001,005,006,007,011 and P03,04,08,10 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. 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.

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.

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 region 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.

A02-0604JP

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 modem’s label.

The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C.

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.

Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment

1 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.

CAUTION: 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 modem’s label.

NOTICE: 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: 1353A-L4AINT

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 you modem being operated in a non-compliant 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:

A T%TE=1 ATS133=1 AT&F AT&W A T%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.

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) ATS6=4 (Blind dial delay) ATS7=less than 90 (Time to wait to carrier after dialing) 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.

❑ 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 connec-

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

❑ This equipment may not be compatible with Telecom Distinctive Alert ca-

dences and services such as FaxAbility.

NOTE THAT FAULT CALL OUTS 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 non-Telecom 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.

TEAC CD-ROM drive CD-224E, CDRW/DVD-ROM drive DW-224E safety instruction

CAUTIONS: 1. The CD/DVD 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.

2. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

3. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

Location of the required label

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.

MANUFACTURED:

Manufactured by TEAC Corporation 3-7-3 Naka-cho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo, Japan

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.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN60825

ADVERSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING,

NÅR SIKKERHEDSAF-BRYDER ER UDE AF FUNKTION.

UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING

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-Ve rtretung”. 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.

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.

Toshiba DVD-ROM drive SD-C2612, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive SD-R2412, DVD-R/-RW drive SD-R6012 safety instruction

CAUTIONS: 1. The CD/DVD 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.

2. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

3. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

Location of the required label

PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUF ACTURER T O COMPLY WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE.

MANUFACTURED:

TOSHIBA CORPORATION 1-1, SHIBAURA 1-CHOME MINATO-KU, TOKYO 105-8001, JAPAN

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN60825

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.

ADVERSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING,

NÅR SIKKERHEDSAF-BRYDER ER UDE AF FUNKTION.

UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR 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.

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.

HITACHI DVD-ROM drive GDR-8082 safety instruction

CAUTIONS: 1. The DVD-ROM 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.

2. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

3. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

Location of the required label

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.

MANUFACTURED:

Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc. 26-5, TORANOMON 1-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO, 105-0001 JAPAN

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN60825

ADVERSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING,

NÅR SIKKERHEDSAF-BRYDER ER UDE AF FUNKTION.

UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR 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.

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.

Panasonic CD-RW /DVD-ROM drive UJDA-740/750 safety instruction

CAUTIONS: 1. The CD-RW/DVD-ROM 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.

2. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

3. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

Location of the required label

COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIA TION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J.

MANUFACTURED:

Manufactured by Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. 1-62 4-Chome Minoshima, Hakata-Ku Fukuoka,Japan

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN60825

ADVERSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING,

NÅR SIKKERHEDSAF-BRYDER ER UDE AF FUNKTION.

UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR 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.

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.

Preface

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

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

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

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

Keys ...............................................................................................xxxiii

Key operation ..................................................................................xxxiii

Display ............................................................................................xxxiii

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

General Precautions

Stress injury ................................................................................... xxxv

Heat injury...................................................................................... xxxv

Pressure or impact damage ......................................................... xxxv

CPU performance disclaimer ...................................................... xxxvi

PC card overheating .................................................................... xxxvi

LCD Display................................................................................... xxxvi

Chapter 1 Introduction

Equipment checklist .......................................................................... 1-1

Hardware ............................................................................................ 1-1

Software ............................................................................................. 1-1

Documentation ................................................................................... 1-2

Features ............................................................................................. 1-2

Processor........................................................................................... 1-2

Memory .............................................................................................. 1-3

Power ................................................................................................. 1-3

Disks.................................................................................................. 1-3

Display ............................................................................................... 1-5

Keyboard............................................................................................ 1-5

Pointing device ................................................................................... 1-6

Ports .................................................................................................. 1-6

Slots .................................................................................................. 1-6

Multimedia.......................................................................................... 1-6

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Communications................................................................................. 1-7

Security.............................................................................................. 1-7

Software ............................................................................................. 1-7

Special features ................................................................................. 1-7

Utilities................................................................................................ 1-9

Options ............................................................................................. 1-11

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

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

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

Right side ........................................................................................... 2-3

Back side............................................................................................ 2-4

Underside ........................................................................................... 2-6

Front with the display open.............................................................. 2-7

System indicators .............................................................................. 2-8

Keyboard indicators .......................................................................... 2-9

USB diskette drive ........................................................................... 2-10

Fixed optical media drive .............................................................. 2-11

CD-ROM drive................................................................................... 2-11

DVD-ROM drive ................................................................................ 2-11

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

DVD-R/-RW drive.............................................................................. 2-13

Universal AC adaptor ...................................................................... 2-14

Chapter 3 Getting Started

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

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

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

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

Lighting .............................................................................................. 3-4

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

Connecting the universal 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 ................................................................. 3-12

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Restoring the preinstalled software from the

Product Recovery CD-ROM....................................................... 3-12

Chapter 4 Operating Basics

Pointing devices ................................................................................ 4-1

Using the Touch Pad .......................................................................... 4-1

Using the USB diskette drive ............................................................ 4-2

Connecting 3 1/2" diskette drive ......................................................... 4-2

Disconnecting 3 1/2" diskette drive .....................................................4-3

Using optical media drives ............................................................... 4-3

Loading discs ..................................................................................... 4-4

Removing discs .................................................................................. 4-6

Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive ........................................... 4- 7

Before writing or rewriting.................................................................... 4-8

When writing or rewriting ....................................................................4-8

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive ............................................. 4-9

Important message............................................................................. 4-9

Disclaimer .......................................................................................... 4-9

Read/write function chart .................................................................. 4-11

Before writing or rewriting.................................................................. 4-13

When writing or rewriting .................................................................. 4-13

Drag’n Drop CD+DVD ....................................................................... 4-14

Data Verification ............................................................................... 4-14

Media care ....................................................................................... 4-15

CD/DVDs.......................................................................................... 4-15

Diskettes.......................................................................................... 4-15

Modem.............................................................................................. 4-16

Region selection............................................................................... 4-16

Properties menu ............................................................................... 4-17

Connecting ....................................................................................... 4-18

Disconnecting................................................................................... 4-19

Wireless communications............................................................... 4-19

Wireless LAN ................................................................................... 4-19

Security............................................................................................ 4-20

Wireless communication switch ....................................................... 4-20

Wireless communication Indicator .................................................... 4-21

LAN ................................................................................................... 4-21

Connecting LAN cable ...................................................................... 4-22

Disconnecting LAN cable ................................................................. 4-22

Cleaning the computer ................................................................... 4-23

Moving the computer ...................................................................... 4-23

Heat dispersal .................................................................................. 4-24

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Chapter 5 The Keyboard

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

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

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

Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard .............................................. 5-2

Hot keys............................................................................................. 5-4

Fn Sticky key..................................................................................... 5-7

Windows special keys ....................................................................... 5-7

Keypad overlay.................................................................................. 5-7

Turning on the overlays....................................................................... 5-7

Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on).................................. 5-8

Temporarily using overlay (overlay off) .................................................5-9

Temporarily changing modes .............................................................. 5-9

Generating ASCII characters ............................................................ 5-9

Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

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

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

Battery indicators ............................................................................... 6-2

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

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

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

Battery pack....................................................................................... 6-4

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

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

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

Charging the batteries ........................................................................ 6-8

Monitoring battery capacity .............................................................. 6-10

Maximizing battery operating time .................................................... 6-10

Retaining data with power off ............................................................ 6-11

Extending battery life........................................................................ 6-11

Replacing the battery pack............................................................. 6-12

Removing the battery pack ............................................................... 6-12

Installing the battery pack................................................................. 6-13

Starting the computer by password ............................................... 6-15

Power-up modes ............................................................................. 6-15

Windows utilities .............................................................................. 6-15

Hot keys........................................................................................... 6-15

Panel power off ............................................................................... 6-16

System Auto Off ............................................................................... 6-16

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Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords

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

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

HW Setup window .............................................................................. 7-1

Supervisor password....................................................................... 7-10

Chapter 8 Optional Devices

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

Inserting a PC card............................................................................. 8-2

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

Memory expansion............................................................................ 8-4

Installing memory module................................................................... 8-4

Removing memory module.................................................................. 8-6

Battery pack ....................................................................................... 8-7

Universal AC adaptor ........................................................................ 8-7

USB FDD kit........................................................................................ 8-7

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

TV........................................................................................................ 8-8

Changing the resolution ...................................................................... 8-9

Security lock .................................................................................... 8-11

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

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

Preliminary checklist .......................................................................... 9-1

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

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

System start-up.................................................................................. 9- 3

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

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

Password ........................................................................................... 9-7

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

LCD panel ........................................................................................ 9-10

Hard disk drive.................................................................................. 9-11

CD-ROM drive................................................................................... 9-11

DVD-ROM drive ................................................................................ 9-13

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CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive ................................................................... 9-14

DVD-R/-RW drive.............................................................................. 9-16

Diskette drive.................................................................................... 9-18

PC card ............................................................................................ 9-18

Pointing device ................................................................................. 9-19

USB ................................................................................................. 9-21

Memory expansion ........................................................................... 9-21

Sound system .................................................................................. 9-22

Monitor............................................................................................. 9-22

Modem ............................................................................................. 9-23

LAN.................................................................................................. 9-24

Wireless LAN ................................................................................... 9-25

Real Time Clock ............................................................................... 9-25

TOSHIBA support ............................................................................. 9-26

Before you call ................................................................................. 9-26

Where to write .................................................................................. 9-26

Appendixes

Appendix A

Specifications ................................................................................... A-1

Appendix B

Display Controller and Modes ......................................................... B-1

Appendix C

AT Commands .................................................................................. C-1

Appendix D

S-registers ......................................................................................... D-1

Appendix E

V.90.....................................................................................................E-1

Appendix F

Internal Modem Guide ......................................................................F-1

Appendix G

Wireless LAN..................................................................................... G-1

Appendix H

AC Power Cord and Connectors...................................................... H-1

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Appendix I

Parts Numbers ....................................................................................I-1

Glossary Index

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the Satellite A10 series 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 Satellite A10 series 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 Introduction 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

Introduction, to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computers

and carefully read HW Setup and Passwords.

Manual contents

This manual offers important information about your computer, including solutions to the most common problems, and features and specifications. Refer to the Online manual preinstalled on your system for the details. To open the Online manual, follow the steps below:

From Desk top, click Start, point to All programs, click TOSHIBA User's Manual. The Online manual is composed of the following nine chapters, a glossary and an

index. Chapter 1, Introduction, is an overview of the computer’s features, capabilities, and

options. Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the computer and briefly

explains how they function. Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin operating

your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work area.

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Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on using the following devices: Touch Pad, USB diskette drive, optical media drives, modem, wireless communication features, LAN. It also provides tips on care of the computer, diskettes and CD/ DVDs.

Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys.

Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, gives details on the computer’s power resources and battery save modes.

Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords , explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program.It also tells how to set a password.

Chapter 8, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available. Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, suggests courses of action if the computer doesn’t

seem to be working properly. The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer. The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms

used in the text. The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual.

Conventions

This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures.

Abbreviations

On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM). Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary.

Icons

Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on.

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Keys

The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer operations. A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the keyboard. For example, Enter identifies the Enter key.

Key operation

Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign (+). For example, Ctrl + C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press C. If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the same time press the third.

ABC When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering

text, the icon’s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the type face you see to the left.

Display

ABC Names of windows or icons or text generated by the computer that

appears on its display screen is presented in the type face you see to the left.

Messages

Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below.

CAUTION: Pay attention! A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment.

NOTE: Please read. A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment.

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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.

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Central Processing Unit ("CPU") Performance Disclaimer

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

1. use of certain external peripheral products

2. use of battery power instead of AC power

3. use of certain multimedia games or videos with special effects

4. use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections

5. use of complex modeling software, such as high end computer aided design applications

6. use of computer in areas with low air pressure (high altitude >1,000 meters or >3,280 feet above sea level)

7. use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 35 C (41 F to 95 F) or >25 C (77 F) at high altitude (all temperature references are approximate).

CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration. Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut-down. 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 "Environmental Requirements" defined in the Appendix A. Contact TOSHIBA Technical Service and Support for more information.

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.

LCD Display

TFT color LCD is manufactured by using very high brightness technology. Some sequential pixels may not light or may light always, but this is not a failure.

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Chapter 1

Introduction