Toshiba PSA20 User Manual
TOSHIBA
Satellite A20 Series
Portable Personal Computer
User ’s Manual
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TOSHIBA Satellite A20 Series Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual
First edition May 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 A20 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.
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manual.
FCC information
Product Name :
Model number :
Satellite A20
PSA20
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:
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❖ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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❖ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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❖ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
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the receiver is connected.
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❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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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: PSA20* conforms to the following Standards:
Supplementary Information: “The product complies with the requirements
of the Low V oltage 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 a, d 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.
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:
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❖ The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem
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❖ The registration number that is located on the device
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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.
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❖ The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of the modem, which can vary. For the
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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.
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.
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
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❖ The grant of a Telepermit for a device in no way indicates Telecom acceptance
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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.
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❖ In addition to satisfactory line conditions a modem can only work properly if:
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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.
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❖ This equipment shall not be used in any manner which could constitute a
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nuisance to other Telecom customers.
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❖ Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom’s PTC Specifications
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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.
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❖ Immediately disconnect this equipment should it become physically damaged,
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and arrange for its disposal or repair.
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❖ The correct settings for use with this modem in New Zealand are as follows:
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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)
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❖ When used in the Auto Answer mode, the S0 register must be set with a value
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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
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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.
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❖ The transmit level from this device is set at a fixed level and because of this
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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.
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❖ It is recommended that this equipment be disconnected from the Telecom line
❖❖
during electrical storms.
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❖ When relocating the equipment, always disconnect the Telecom line connec-
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tion before the power connection, and reconnect the power first.
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❖ This equipment may not be compatible with Telecom Distinctive Alert ca-
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dences and services such as FaxAbility.
NOTE: Fault callouts 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.
Optical disc drive safety instructions
NOTE: Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this
section.
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drives
TEAC DW-224E
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
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
Panasonic UJDA740/750
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. 130KMT
Manufactured by Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.
1-62, 4-Chome Minoshima Hakata-Ku
Fukuoka, Japan
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
TOSHIBA SD-R2412
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
PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE
MANUFACTURER T O COMPLY WITH
DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER
J APPLICABLE A T THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE.
MANUFACTURED:
TOSHIBA CORPORA TION
1-1, SHIBAURA 1-CHOME
MINAT O-KU, TOKYO 105-8001,
JAPAN
DVD-R/-RW drives
TOSHIBA SD-R6012/611
CAUTIONS: 1. The DVD-R/-RW 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
MANUFACTURER T O COMPLY WITH
DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER
J APPLICABLE A T THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE.
MANUFACTURED:
TOSHIBA CORPORA TION
1-1, SHIBAURA 1-CHOME
MINAT O-KU, TOKYO 105-8001,
JAPAN
DVD Multi drives
Panasonic UJ-810/811
CAUTIONS: 1. The DVD Multi 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. 130KMT
Manufactured by Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.
1-62, 4-Chome Minoshima Hakata-Ku
Fukuoka, Japan
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
TEAC DV-W22E
This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA
regulations “title 21. CFR. chapter 1, subchapter J. based on the
radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968,” and is classified
as a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invisible laser
radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted
inside of this product is completely confined in the protective housings.
The label required in this regulation is shown below.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Optical pickup
Type : PSH202
Manufacturer : TEAC
Laser output : Less than 1.5mW (Play) and 53.3mW
(Record) on the objective lens
Wavelength : 779-789nm (CD)
652 ~ 660nm (DVD)
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
International precautions
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL Å LASER DE
CLASSE 1
LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT
TO EN 60825-1
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
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.
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.
Table of Contents
Preface
Manual contents ............................................................................ xxviii
Conventions.....................................................................................xxix
Abbreviations....................................................................................xxix
Icons .................................................................................................xxix
Keys..................................................................................................xxix
Key operation ................................................................................... xxx
Display.............................................................................................. xxx
Messages ......................................................................................... xxx
General Precautions
Stress injury.....................................................................................xxxi
Heat injury........................................................................................ xxxi
Pressure or impact damage ........................................................... xxxi
PC card overheating ......................................................................xxxii
Mobile phone .................................................................................. xxxii
Central Processing Unit (CPU) Performance Disclaimer............ xxxii
Chapter 1 Introduction
Equipment checklist .........................................................................1-1
Hardware ...........................................................................................1-1
Software ............................................................................................ 1-1
Documentation ..................................................................................1-2
Features .............................................................................................1-2
Special features.................................................................................1-7
Utilities ...............................................................................................1-9
Options.............................................................................................1-10
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour
Front with the display closed ...........................................................2-1
Left side .............................................................................................2-2
Right side ...........................................................................................2-3
xxi
Back side ...........................................................................................2-4
Underside...........................................................................................2-6
Front with the display open..............................................................2-7
System indicators .............................................................................2-8
Keyboard indicators........................................................................2-10
USB diskette drive...........................................................................2-11
Optical media drives .......................................................................2-12
Region codes for DVD drives and media.........................................2-12
Writable discs ..................................................................................2-12
Formats ........................................................................................... 2-13
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive .................................................................2-13
DVD-R/-RW drive ............................................................................2-14
DVD Multi drive................................................................................2-14
Universal AC adaptor......................................................................2-15
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
Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product
Recovery CD-ROM ....................................................................3-12
Chapter 4 Operating Basics
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
xxii
Using optical media drives ...............................................................4-3
Loading discs.....................................................................................4-4
Removing discs .................................................................................4-7
Audio/Video controls ........................................................................4-8
Mode control button...........................................................................4-8
Controls for CD/DVD and Digital Audio .............................................4-8
Next and Previous buttons ................................................................4-9
Play/Pause and Stop buttons ..........................................................4-10
Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive .......................................4-10
Before writing or rewriting ................................................................4-10
When writing or rewriting .................................................................4-11
Writing CDs on DVD-R/-RW drive ..................................................4-12
Important message..........................................................................4-12
Disclaimer........................................................................................4-12
Writing CDs on DVD Multi drive .....................................................4-13
Important message..........................................................................4-13
Disclaimer........................................................................................4-13
Read/write function chart.................................................................4-14
Before writing or rewriting ................................................................4-16
When writing or rewriting .................................................................4-17
Drag’n Drop CD+DVD .....................................................................4-17
Data Verification ..............................................................................4-18
Video (DVD-R/-RW/-RAM) ..............................................................4-18
Media care........................................................................................4-20
CD/DVDs .........................................................................................4-20
Diskettes..........................................................................................4-20
Modem..............................................................................................4-21
Region selection ..............................................................................4-21
Properties menu ..............................................................................4-22
Connecting ......................................................................................4-23
Disconnecting ..................................................................................4-24
Wireless LAN ...................................................................................4-24
Supported features ..........................................................................4-24
Security............................................................................................4-25
Wireless communication switch.......................................................4-25
Wireless communication indicator ...................................................4-25
LAN...................................................................................................4-26
Connecting LAN cable.....................................................................4-26
Disconnecting LAN cable ................................................................4-27
Cleaning the computer ...................................................................4-28
Moving the computer ......................................................................4-28
Heat dispersal..................................................................................4-29
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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 .....................................................................................5-6
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
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 .......................................................................6-8
Monitoring battery capacity................................................................6-9
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
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Power-up modes .............................................................................6-15
Windows utilities ..............................................................................6-15
Hot keys...........................................................................................6-15
Panel power on/off ..........................................................................6-16
System Auto Off ..............................................................................6-16
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords
Accessing HW Setup ........................................................................7-1
HW Setup window .............................................................................7-1
General..............................................................................................7-1
Password...........................................................................................7-2
Device Config ....................................................................................7-5
Parallel/Printer ...................................................................................7-5
Display...............................................................................................7-5
Boot Priority .......................................................................................7-6
Keyboard ...........................................................................................7-8
USB ...................................................................................................7-8
LAN....................................................................................................7-9
Supervisor password........................................................................7-9
Chapter 8 Optional Devices
PC cards.............................................................................................8-2
Inserting a PC card............................................................................8-2
Removing a PC card .........................................................................8-3
SD cards.............................................................................................8-4
Inserting an SD card..........................................................................8-4
Removing an SD card .......................................................................8-5
SD card care......................................................................................8-5
Memory expansion............................................................................8-6
Installing memory module..................................................................8-7
Removing memory module..............................................................8-11
Battery pack (Black)........................................................................8-13
Universal AC adaptor......................................................................8-13
USB FDD kit .....................................................................................8-13
External monitor..............................................................................8-13
TV......................................................................................................8-14
Connecting a TV..............................................................................8-14
Changing the resolution...................................................................8-14
Parallel printer .................................................................................8-16
Security lock ....................................................................................8-17
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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 ...........................................................................................9-8
LCD panel..........................................................................................9-8
Hard disk drive...................................................................................9-9
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive .................................................................9-10
DVD-R/-RW drive ............................................................................9-11
DVD Multi drive................................................................................9-13
Diskette drive...................................................................................9-15
SD card............................................................................................9-15
PC card............................................................................................9-16
Infrared port .....................................................................................9-16
Pointing device ................................................................................9-17
USB .................................................................................................9-19
Memory expansion ..........................................................................9-19
Sound system..................................................................................9-20
Monitor.............................................................................................9-20
Modem.............................................................................................9-21
LAN..................................................................................................9-22
Wireless LAN...................................................................................9-23
TV output signal...............................................................................9-23
Printer ..............................................................................................9-24
TOSHIBA support............................................................................9-25
Before you call.................................................................................9-25
Where to write .................................................................................9-25
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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
Appendix I
Parts Numbers....................................................................................I-1
Glossary
Index
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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the Satellite A20 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 A20 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 is composed of nine chapters, nine appendixes, 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.
Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on using the following devices:
Touch Pad, USB diskette drive, optical media drives, audio/video controls, 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.
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Conventions
Chapter 6, Power, 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 passwords.
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.
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.
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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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