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Toshiba Tecra A3-S711 User Manual (253 pages)

A3 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.18 MB

Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Wireless Interoperability
7
Regulatory Information
8
Wireless Lan and Your Health
8
Device Authorization
13
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
14
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
19
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
20
Regulatory Statements
21
Table of Contents
28
Introduction
36
This Guide
37
Safety Icons
38
- Other Icons Used
  39
Other Documentation
39
Service Options
40
Chapter 1: Getting Started

41
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

81
- Computing Tips
  81
- Using the Keyboard
  83
  - Character Keys
    83
  - Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
    84
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    84
  - Function Keys
    84
  - Windows Special Keys
    85
  - Overlay Keys
    85
  - Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
    86
- Starting a Program
  87
- Saving Your Work
  90
- File Names
  91
- Printing Your Work
  92
- Using the DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive
  93
- Using the I.link Port
  99
- Using Your Computer at the Office
  99
- Using a Computer Lock
  99
- Caring for Your Computer
  100
  - Cleaning the Computer
    100
  - Moving the Computer
    101
- Backing up Your Work
  101
  - Restoring Your Work
    102
- Preparing for Communications
  102
- Powering down the Computer
  103
  - Using Turn off Computer or Shut down
    103
  - Using Hibernation
    106
  - Using Standby
    108
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  110
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

111
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  111
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  112
  - Battery Notice
    112
- Charging the Batteries
  113
  - Charging the Main Battery
    114
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    114
- Monitoring Battery Power
  116
  - What to Do When the Battery Alarm Sounds
    118
- Changing Batteries
  119
- Taking Care of Your Battery
  122
  - Safety Precautions
    122
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    123
- Disposing of Used Batteries
  124
- Conserving Power
  125
  - Power Profiles
    125
  - Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile
    126
- Additional Options for Power
  127
Chapter 4: Expansion Options

128
- Devices for Office Computing
  128
- Using the Wi-Fi Wireless LAN Mini PCI Module
  129
- Connecting a Local Printer
  129
  - Setting up Your Printer
    131
Chapter 5: Enhancing Productivity

134
- Exploring the Desktop
  134
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    135
  - Start Button
    136
- Setting up for Communications
  137
  - Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
    139
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    139
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  141
  - The Internet
    142
  - The World Wide Web
    142
  - Internet Service Providers
    142
  - Connecting to the Internet
    143
  - Surfing the Internet
    143
  - Internet Features
    144
  - Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
    145
- Exploring Audio Features
  145
  - Playing an Audio CD
    145
  - Playing Cds Using Auto-Run
    146
  - Creating a CD
    147
  - Recording Sounds
    148
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    149
- Using PC Cards
  150
  - Hot Swapping
    150
  - Inserting a PC Card
    151
  - Removing a PC Card
    152
  - Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
    153
- Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
  153
  - Inserting Memory Media
    153
  - Removing Memory Media
    154
- Connecting Your Modem to a Telephone Line
  155
  - Connecting to a Phone Line
    155
Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities

157
- Fn-Esse
  158
- TOSHIBA Assist
  162
  - Customizing Your Computer
    163
  - Network
    163
  - Security
    163
  - TOSHIBA Power Saver
    163
  - Mouse Utility
    165
  - Hotkey Utility
    166
  - TOSHIBA HW Setup
    166
- Setting User Passwords
  168
  - Using an Instant Password
    169
  - Setting a User Password
    169
  - Disabling a User Password
    170
- Using a Supervisor Password
  171
  - Setting a Supervisor Password
    171
  - Deleting a Supervisor Password
    173
- Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  173
- Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Utility
  174
- TOSHIBA Application Installer
  178
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong

180
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  180
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  182
- External Diskette Drive
  183
- The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
  184
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  187
  - A Plan of Action
    187
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    187
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    189
  - Memory Problems
    191
  - Power and the Batteries
    191
  - Keyboard Problems
    193
  - Display Problems
    193
  - Disk Drive Problems
    196
  - DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Problems
    198
  - Sound System Problems
    199
  - PC Card Problems
    199
  - Printer Problems
    202
  - Modem Problems
    203
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  204
- If You Need Further Assistance
  205
  - Before You Contact Toshiba
    205
  - Contacting Toshiba
    206
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  207
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  207
Appendix A: Hot Keys

209
- Volume Mute
  209
- Instant Password Security
  210
  - Power Usage Profile
    210
- Stand by Mode
  211
- Hibernation Mode
  212
- Display Modes
  213
- Display Brightness
  214
- Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
  214
- Zooming Applications In/Out
  214
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  215
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

216
- Computer
  217
Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba

218
- Getting Started
  218
  - Starting Configfree
    218
- Configfree Utilities
  219
  - Connectivity Doctor
    219
  - Search for Wireless Devices
    222
  - Profile Settings
    224
  - Quick Connect
    226
- Using the Automatic Switch
  229
- Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
  230
- Glossary
  231
- Index
  246

Toshiba Tecra A3-S711 Maintenance Manual (208 pages)

Maintenance Manual

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.07 MB

Table of Contents

6
- Chapter 1 Hardware Overview
  
  10
Table of Contents

12
- Features
  14
  - System Unit
    16
- System Unit
  19
- Inch Hard Disk Drive
  23
- Removable Drives
  24
  - CD-ROM Drive
    24
  - DVD-R/-RW Drive
    24
  - DVD-ROM Drive
    24
  - DVD Super Multi Drive
    26
  - DVD±R/±RW Drive
    26
  - Power Supply
    27
- Power Supply
  28
- Batteries
  30
  - Main Battery
    30
  - RTC Battery
    31
- Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures
  
  32
Table of Contents

35
- Troubleshooting Introduction
  36
- Troubleshooting Flowchart
  37
- Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting Flowchart (1/2)
  38
  - Power Supply Troubleshooting
    38
  - Troubleshooting Procedures
    38
- Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting Flowchart (2/2)
  39
- Figure 2-2 Power Supply Troubleshooting Process
  42
  - Troubleshooting Procedures
    42
  - Table 2-1 Battery LED
    43
  - Table 2-2 DC-IN LED
    44
- Power Supply Troubleshooting
  42
- Display Troubleshooting
  47
- Figure 2-3 Display Troubleshooting Process
  47
- Figure 2-4 Keyboard Troubleshooting Process
  50
- Keyboard Troubleshooting
  50
- External USB Devices Troubleshooting
  52
- Figure 2-5 External USB Device Troubleshooting Process
  52
- Figure 2-6 TV-Out Troubleshooting Process
  54
- TV-Out Failure Troubleshooting
  54
- Figure 2-7 Printer Port Troubleshooting Process
  56
- Printer Port Troubleshooting
  56
- Figure 2-8 Touchpad Troubleshooting Process
  58
- Touchpad Troubleshooting
  58
- Figure 2-9 Speaker Troubleshooting Process
  60
- Speaker Troubleshooting
  60
- Figure 2-11 Modem Troubleshooting Process
  62
- Modem Troubleshooting
  62
- Figure 2-12 PCMCIA Troubleshooting Process
  64
- PCMCIA Troubleshooting
  64
- Figure 2-13 IEEE 1394 Troubleshooting Process
  66
- IEEE 1394 Troubleshooting
  66
- Figure 2-14 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting Process
  69
- Wireless LAN Troubleshooting
  69
- Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics
  
  76
  - The Diagnostic Test
    76
  - Executing the Diagnostic Test
    78
  - Config Check Test
    82
  - DMI Check Test
    83
  - Pio Loopback Test
    84
  - Speaker Audio Test
    86
  - Fan On/Off Test
    87
  - Main Battery Charge Test
    88
  - Fdd Test
    89
  - CD-Rom Test
    91
  - Keyboard Test
    92
  - Mouse (Pad) Test
    95
  - Lcd Pixels Mode Test
    97
  - Lid Switch Test
    98
  - Hdd R/W Test
    99
  - Lan Test
    101
  - Rtc Test
    105
Table of Contents

108
- Figure
  109
- General
  111
- Display Mask
  112
- FL Inverter Board
  112
  - Before You Begin
    114
  - General
    115
  - Figure
    117
  - Removing the Battery Pack
    117
- Keyboard
  112
- LCD Module
  112
- Speakers
  112
- System Board
  112
- Top Cover
  112
- Touch Pad
  112
- Wireless LAN
  112
- Battery
  117
- Removing a PC Card
  118
- Figure
  120
  - Installing a PC Card
    120
- Hdd
  120
- Figure
  121
  - Removing the HDD Module
    121
  - Figure
    122
  - Removing the HDD Bracket
    123
- Removing the HDD Door
  121
- Optical Drive Module
  123
- Figure
  124
  - Removing the Optical Drive Bracket
    125
  - Optical Drive Module
    126
- Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures
  
  127
  - Removing the Optical Drive Module
    124
  - Wireless Lan
    127
    
    Wireless LAN
    129
  - Expansion Memory
    131
    
    Keyboard
    135
  - Bluetooth
    136
  - Modem
    137
  - Display Assembly
    138
    
    Display Assembly
    140
    
    Top Cover
    142
  - Touch Pad
    142
    
    Speakers
    142
    
    Touch Pad
    143
  - Removing the Speakers
    144
    
    System Board
    145
  - Removing the Lan Board
    145
  - Removing the Usb Board
    146
  - System Board
    147
    
    Removing the System Board
    147
    
    Direct Play Button Board
    148
  - Removing the Display Mask
    152
    
    Lcd Module
    154
  - Removing the Lcd Module
    154
  - LCD Module
    156
    
    Removing the Fl Inverter Board
    156
- Appendix A Handling the LCD Module
  
  157
- Appendix B Board Layout
  
  163
  - Pin Assignments
    167
- Appendix E Key Layout
  
  193
- Appendix F Series Screw Torque List
  
  203
- Appendix C Pin Assignments
  
  207
- Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes
  
  207
- Appendix G Reliability
  
  207

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Toshiba Tecra A3-S711 User Manual (253 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

Chapter 4: Expansion Options

Chapter 5: Enhancing Productivity

Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities

Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong

Appendix A: Hot Keys

Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba

Toshiba Tecra A3-S711 Maintenance Manual (208 pages)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Hardware Overview

Table of Contents

Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures

Table of Contents

Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics

Table of Contents

Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures

Appendix A Handling the LCD Module

Appendix B Board Layout

Appendix E Key Layout

Appendix F Series Screw Torque List

Appendix C Pin Assignments

Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes

Appendix G Reliability

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