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Toshiba Tecra A3-S611 User Manual (182 pages)

User Manual

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.98 MB

Safety Instructions
3
When Using Your Computer
3
Fcc Information
5
Telephone Company Procedures
11
Type of Service
11
Fax Branding
12
If Problems Arise
12
General Conditions
16
General Precautions
17
Important Notice
17
Copy Protection
19
Express Media Player
19
Lcd Brightness and Eye Strain
20
Working Environment
20
Wireless Lan and Your Health
21
Limitation of Liability
22
Usage Restrictions
22
Table of Contents
24
Special Features
30
Preface

31
Manual Contents

31
Conventions

32
- Abbreviations
  32
- Icons
  32
- Keys
  32
- Key Operation
  32
- Display
  32
- Messages
  33
Equipment Checklist

34
- Hardware
  34
- Software
  34
Chapter 1: TECRA A3/S2 Features

36
Features

36
- Security Lock Slot
  44
Special Features

45
Utilities

47
Options

49
Chapter 2: The Grand Tour

50
Front with the Display Closed

50
Left Side

53
Right Side

55
Back Side

56
Underside

57
Front with the Display Open

59
Keyboard Indicators

61
Optical Media Drive

61
- Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media
  61
- Writable Discs
  62
- Cds
  62
- Dvds
  62
- Formats
  62
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
  62
- DVD-ROM Drive
  63
- DVD±R/±RW (DVD Dual) Drive Supporting Double Layer
  63
- DVD Super Multi Drive Supporting Double Layer
  64
- DVD Super Multi Drive
  64
Chapter 3: Getting Started

66
Setting up Your Work Space

66
- General Conditions
  67
- Placement of Computer
  67
- Seating and Posture
  68
- Lighting
  68
- Work Habits
  69
Connecting the AC Adaptor

70
Opening the Display

71
Turning on the Power

71
Starting up for the First Time

72
Turning off the Power

72
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)
  72
- Hibernation Mode
  73
  - Starting Hibernation
    74
  - Automatic Hibernation
    74
- Standby Mode
  75
Restarting the Computer

76
Restoring the Preinstalled Software

77
- Restoring from the Product Recovery Media
  77
- Restoring from Recovery HDD
  78
Chapter 4: Operating Basics

80
Using the Touchpad

80
TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device

81
Using the Internal Modem

83
- Important Safety Instructions
  84
- Region Selection
  84
- Properties Menu
  84
- Setting
  85
- Modem Selection
  85
- Connecting
  85
- Disconnecting
  86
Lan

87
- Connecting LAN Cable
  87
- Disconnecting LAN Cable
  88
Wireless LAN

88
- Wireless LAN Disclaimer
  88
- Security
  88
- Wireless Communication Switch
  89
- Wireless Communication LED
  89
Changing Slim Select Bay Modules

89
- Removing a Module
  89
- Inserting a Module
  90
Using Optical Media Drives

91
- Loading Compact Discs
  92
- Removing Compact Discs
  94
Writing Cds on a CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive

95
- Important Message
  95
- Disclaimer
  95
- Before Writing or Rewriting
  95
- When Writing or Rewriting
  96
Writing CD/Dvds on a DVD±R/±RW Drive Supporting Double Layer

97
- Disclaimer
  97
- Before Writing or Rewriting
  97
- When Writing or Rewriting
  99
Writing CD/Dvds on a DVD Super Multi Drive and a DVD Super Multi Drive Supporting Double Layer

100
- Important Message
  100
- Disclaimer
  100
- Before Writing or Rewriting
  100
- When Writing or Rewriting
  102
- Recordnow! Basic for TOSHIBA
  103
- Data Verification
  104
- DLA for TOSHIBA
  104
- Video
  104
Installing Intervideo Windvd Creator Platinum

104
- When Using Windvd Creator Platinum 2
  105
- How to Make a DVD-Video
  105
- How to Learn more about Intervideo Windvd Creator Platinum 2
  105
- Important Information for Use
  106
- Media Care
  107
- CD/Dvds
  107
- Diskettes
  108
TV-Out

108
Setting up more than One Display

109
- Buttons
  110
Cleaning the Computer

111
Moving the Computer

111
Chapter 5: The Keyboard

112
Typewriter Keys

112
F1 ... F12 Function Keys

113
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

113
- Emulation Keys
  113
Hotkeys

114
Windows Special Keys

115
Keypad Overlay

116
Chapter 6: Power System

118
Power Conditions

118
Power Indicators

119
- Battery Indicator
  119
- DC in Indicator
  120
- Power Indicator
  120
Battery Types

120
- Battery Pack
  120
- Real Time Clock Battery
  121
Care and Use of the Battery Pack

122
- Safety Precautions
  122
- Charging the Batteries
  124
- Battery Charging Notice
  125
- Monitoring Battery Capacity
  126
- Maximizing Battery Operating Time
  126
- Retaining Data with Power off (Standby Mode)
  127
- Extending Battery Life
  127
Replacing the Battery Pack

127
- Removing the Battery Pack
  127
- Installing the Battery Pack
  129
Power-Up Modes

129
Panel Power Off/On

130
System Automatic Standby/Hibernation

130
Chapter 7: HW Setup

131
Accessing HW Setup

131
HW Setup Window

131
- Parallel Port Mode
  132
- Boot Priority
  133
- Legacy Usb Support
  134
Chapter 8: Optional Devices

135
PC Cards

136
- Installing a PC Card
  136
- Removing a PC Card
  137
SD/MMC/SM/MS/MS Pro/XD Memory Cards

138
- Installing a Memory Card
  138
- Removing a Memory Card
  139
- Memory Card Care
  139
Memory Expansion

140
- Installing Memory Module
  140
- Removing Memory Module
  142
Additional Battery Pack

143
Additional AC Adaptor

143
Expansion Port

144
External Monitor

144
Television

144
I.link (IEEE1394)

145
- Precautions
  145
- Connecting
  145
- Disconnecting
  146
Security Lock

146
Advanced Port Replicator III

147
Slim Select Bay HDD Adaptor

147
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

149
Problem Solving Process

149
- Preliminary Checklist
  150
- Analyzing the Problem
  150
Hardware and System Checklist

151
- System Start-Up
  152
- Self Test
  152
- Power
  153
- Keyboard
  155
- LCD Panel
  155
- Hard Disk Drive
  156
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
  157
- DVD±R/±RW Drive (DVD Dual Drive)
  158
- DVD Super Multi Drive
  159
- Diskette Drive
  160
- Sound System
  160
- PC Card
  161
- Printer
  161
- Memory Cards
  161
- Pointing Device
  162
- Usb
  163
- Standby/Hibernation
  163
- Real Time Clock
  164
- Memory Expansion
  164
- Modem
  165
- Lan
  165
- Wireless LAN
  166
- Monitor
  166
- Docking
  166
- I.link (IEEE1394)
  167
TOSHIBA Support

167
- Before You Call
  167
- Where to Write
  167
  - Specifications
    168
  - Environmental Requirements
    168
  - Display Modes
    170
  - Ac Power Cord and Connectors
    171
  - Certification Agencies
    171
  - If Your Computer Is Stolen
    173
  - Toshiba Theft Registration
    174

Toshiba Tecra A3-S611 Specifications (7 pages)

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Toshiba Tecra A3-S611 User Manual (182 pages)

Table of Contents

Preface

Manual Contents

Conventions

Equipment Checklist

Chapter 1: TECRA A3/S2 Features

Features

Special Features

Utilities

Options

Chapter 2: The Grand Tour

Front with the Display Closed

Left Side

Right Side

Back Side

Underside

Front with the Display Open

Keyboard Indicators

Optical Media Drive

Chapter 3: Getting Started

Setting up Your Work Space

Connecting the AC Adaptor

Opening the Display

Turning on the Power

Starting up for the First Time

Turning off the Power

Restarting the Computer

Restoring the Preinstalled Software

Chapter 4: Operating Basics

Using the Touchpad

TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device

Using the Internal Modem

Lan

Wireless LAN

Changing Slim Select Bay Modules

Using Optical Media Drives

Writing Cds on a CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive

Writing CD/Dvds on a DVD±R/±RW Drive Supporting Double Layer

Writing CD/Dvds on a DVD Super Multi Drive and a DVD Super Multi Drive Supporting Double Layer

Installing Intervideo Windvd Creator Platinum

TV-Out

Setting up more than One Display

Cleaning the Computer

Moving the Computer

Chapter 5: The Keyboard

Typewriter Keys

F1 ... F12 Function Keys

Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

Hotkeys

Windows Special Keys

Keypad Overlay

Chapter 6: Power System

Power Conditions

Power Indicators

Battery Types

Care and Use of the Battery Pack

Replacing the Battery Pack

Power-Up Modes

Panel Power Off/On

System Automatic Standby/Hibernation

Chapter 7: HW Setup

Accessing HW Setup

HW Setup Window

Chapter 8: Optional Devices

PC Cards

SD/MMC/SM/MS/MS Pro/XD Memory Cards

Memory Expansion

Additional Battery Pack

Additional AC Adaptor

Expansion Port

External Monitor

Television

I.link (IEEE1394)

Security Lock

Advanced Port Replicator III

Slim Select Bay HDD Adaptor

Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

Problem Solving Process