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TOSHIBA Portege A 100 User Manual

TOSHIBA Portege A 100 User Manual (181 pages)

TOSHIBA Portege A 100 computer

Brand: TOSHIBA | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.02 MB

Table of Contents

General Precautions
6
HW Setup
15
Preface
15
Manual Contents
16
Conventions
17
Chapter 1: Introduction

19
- Equipment Checklist
  19
- Features
  21
- Special Features
  25
- Utilities
  27
- Options
  29
Chapter 2: The Grand Tour

30
- Front with the Display Closed
  30
- Left Side
  31
- Right Side
  32
- Back Side
  32
- Underside
  34
- Front with the Display Open
  35
- Indicators
  37
- AC Adaptor
  39
- USB Diskette Drive (Optional)
  40
- Fixed Optical Media Drive
  41
- Writable Discs
  41
Chapter 3: Getting Started

43
- Setting up Your Work Space
  44
- General Conditions
  44
- Placement of the Computer
  45
- Seating and Posture
  45
- Work Habits
  46
- Connecting the AC Adaptor
  47
- Opening the Display
  48
- Turning on the Power
  49
- Starting up for the First Time
  49
- Turning off the Power
  50
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)
  50
- Hibernation Mode
  50
- Standby Mode
  52
- Restarting the Computer
  54
- Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Product Recovery Disk
  54
Chapter 4: Operating Basics

55
- Using the Touch Pad
  55
- Using Optical Media Drives
  57
- Loading Discs
  57
- Removing Discs
  59
- Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
  60
- Before Writing or Rewriting
  60
- When Writing or Rewriting
  61
- Media Care
  63
- Data Verification
  63
- Using a Optional USB Diskette Drive
  64
- Diskette Care
  65
- Wireless LAN
  66
- Lan
  67
- Lan Cable Types
  67
  - Connecting Lan Cable
    68
  - Disconnecting Lan Cable
    68
- Using the Microphone
  69
- Using the Internal Modem
  69
- Region Selection
  69
- Properties Menu
  70
- Cleaning the Computer
  72
- Moving the Computer
  72
- Heat Dispersal
  73
Chapter 5: The Keyboard

74
- Typewriter Keys
  74
- F1 ... F12 Function Keys
  75
- Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations
  75
- Fn Sticky Key
  78
- Windows Special Keys
  79
- Keypad Overlay
  79
- Turning on the Overlays
  79
- Generating ASCII Characters
  81
Chapter 6: Power and Power-Up Modes

82
- Power Conditions
  82
- Power Indicators
  83
- Battery Indicators
  83
- DC in 15V Indicator
  84
- Power Indicator
  84
- Battery Types
  85
- Main Battery
  85
- Care and Use of the Battery Pack
  86
- Safety Precautions
  86
- Charging the Batteries
  88
- Monitoring Battery Capacity
  90
- Retaining Data with Power off
  91
- Extending Battery Life
  92
- Replacing the Battery Pack
  93
- Installing the Battery Pack
  94
- Starting the Computer by Password
  95
- Power-Up Modes
  95
- Panel Power off
  96
- System Auto off
  96
Chapter 7: HW Setup and Passwords

97
- HW Setup
  97
- Hw Setup Window
  97
- Supervisor Password
  99
- Supervisor Password
  105
Chapter 8: Optional Devices

106
- PC Cards
  107
- SD Cards
  108
  - Installing an Sd Card
    109
  - Removing an Sd Card
    109
- Memory Expansion
  110
- Installing Memory Module
  111
- Removing Memory Module
  113
- Battery Pack
  114
- Universal AC Adaptor
  114
- Battery Charger
  115
- USB Diskette Drive
  115
- External Monitor
  115
- Changing the Resolution to 640X480 for Tv
  121
- I.link (IEEE1394)
  122
- Security Lock
  124
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

125
- Problem Solving Process
  125
- Preliminary Checklist
  126
- Analyzing the Problem
  126
- Hardware and System Checklist
  127
- System Start-Up
  127
- Self Test
  128
- Lcd Panel
  131
- Hard Disk Drive
  132
- Diskette Drive
  133
- Pointing Device
  134
- Pc Card
  135
- Sound System
  136
- Real Time Clock
  140
- TOSHIBA Support
  141
- Before You Call
  141
Appendix A: Specifications

142
- Physical Dimensions
  142
- Environmental Requirements
  142
- Ac Power Cord and Connectors
  145
- Certification Agencies
  145
- Display Controller and Modes
  147
- Video Modes
  147
  - If Your Computer Is Stolen
    151
  - Card Specifications
    159
  - Radio Characteristics
    160
  - Internal Modem Guide
    163
  - Installing the Internal Modem
    164
  - Installing the Modem Board
    164
  - Removing the Internal Modem
    165

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