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Toshiba TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual (293 pages)
Toshiba Personal Computer
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 7.31 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
16
Figure 1- 1 ID Parts Description Placement
23
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview
24
Figure 1- 2 the Computer Block Diagram
24
Features
25
Figure 1- 3 System Board Configuration
25
Figure 1- 4 System Unit Block Diagram
26
System Unit Components
26
Figure 1- 5 2.5-Inch HDD
32
Inch HDD
32
Table 1- 1 2.5-Inch HDD Specifications
32
DVD-ROM Drive
33
Figure 1- 6 DVD-ROM Drive
33
Table 1- 2 DVD-ROM Drive Specifications
33
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
34
Table 1- 3 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive Specifications
34
DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer)
35
Table 1- 4 DVD Super Multi Drive (+-R Double Layer) Specifications
35
Power Supply
36
Batteries
37
Main Battery
37
Battery Charging Control
37
Table 1- 5 Battery Specifications
37
RTC Battery
38
Table 1-6 Quick/Normal Charging Time
38
Chapter 2 Troubleshooting
40
Outline
43
Basic Flowchart
44
Power Supply
48
Procedure 1 Power Icon Check
48
Procedure 3 Replacement Check
48
System Board
50
Procedure 3 Replacement Check
51
System Board
51
Inch HDD
54
Procedure 1 Message Check
54
Procedure 2 Partition Check
54
Procedure 3Format Check
54
Procedure 4Test Program Check
54
Procedure 5Connector Check and Replacement Check
54
Keyboard
59
Procedure 1 Test Program Check
59
Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check
59
Display
60
Procedure 1External Monitor Check
60
Procedure 2Test Program Check
60
Connector Check and Replacement Check
60
Procedure 3Connector Check and Replacement Check
62
ODD (Optical Disk Drive)
62
Procedure 1ODD Cleaning Check
62
Procedure 2Test Program Check
62
Lan
64
Procedure 1Test Program Check
64
Procedure 2Connector Check and Replacement Check
64
SD/MS/MS Pro/MMC/XD Card(Optional)
65
Procedure 1Test Program Check
65
Procedure 2Connector Check
65
Finger Print(Optional)
66
Procedure 1Test Program Check
66
Procedure 2Connector Check
66
Sensor
67
Procedure 1Test Program Check
67
Procedure 2Replacement Check
67
Parallel Port(Optional)
68
Procedure 1Test Program Check
68
Procedure 2Connector Check
68
Audio Test
69
Procedure 1 Test Program Check
69
Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check
69
IEEE 1394 Test
70
Procedure 2Connector Check
70
Procedure 1Test Program Check
70
Cooling Module
71
Chapter 3 Diagnostic Programs
74
General
77
Procedure
79
Quick Start
79
Quick Test
79
Customization Test
79
Keyboard Layout Test
83
Procedure
83
Hotkey Test
84
Audio Play Test
84
Audio Record Test
84
DMI Read
84
DMI Write
85
Sensor Test
86
FPRD Test
92
FENR Test
92
Irda Manmaster Test
92
Irda Manslave Test
93
System Information
93
View Logs
95
Exit to MS DOS
95
The Diagnostics Screen Explanation
95
Options
99
Overview
99
Batch Parameters Configuration
100
Item's Parameters Configuration
102
Load Batch Parameters
103
Save Batch Parameters
104
LOG Parameters Setting
104
Specify LOG Viewer
105
Display LOG File
106
LOG Viewer
106
LOG File Sample
108
Subtests
109
System Test
112
Memory Test
116
Storage
122
Video
126
Communication (COMM)
135
Peripheral
137
Error Codes and Description
139
Quick Test Item List
145
Table of Contents
148
Cooling Module
149
Chapter 4 Contents
154
General
154
Safety Precautions
155
Before You Begin
157
Disassembly Procedures
158
Assembly Procedures
158
Tools and Equipment
159
Screw Tightening Torque
159
Colors of Screw Shanks
160
Symbols of Screws on the Computer Body
160
Symbol Examples
160
Removing the Battery Pack
161
Installing the Battery Pack
162
Removing the PCI Express Card
163
Installing the PCI Express Card
164
Removing the Optional PC Card
165
Installing the Optional PC Card
166
Removing the Memory Card
167
Installing the Memory Card
168
Removing the Optional Memory
169
Installing the Optional Memory
171
Removing the MDC Card
172
Installing the MDC Card
174
Hdd
175
Removing the HDD
175
Installing the HDD
177
Speaker Cover and Keyboard
178
Removing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard
178
Installing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard
179
Bluetooth Card
180
Removing the Bluetooth Card
180
Installing the Bluetooth Card
181
Wireless LAN Card
182
Removing the Wireless LAN Card
182
Installing the Wireless LAN Card
183
ODD Bay Module
184
Removing the ODD Bay Module
184
Installing the ODD Bay Module
185
Disassembling the ODD Drive
186
Assembling the ODD Drive
186
Display Assembly
187
Removing the Display Assembly
187
Installing the Display Assembly
188
Top Cover
189
Removing the Top Cover
189
Installing the Top Cover
191
CPU Cooling Module and Fan
192
Removing the CPU Cooling Module and Fan (for VGA Card Model)
192
Install the CPU Cooling Module and Fan (for VGA Card Model)
194
Removing the CPU Cooling Module and Fan
195
Install the CPU Cooling Module and Fan
196
VGA Board (for VGA Board Model)
197
Removing the VGA Board
197
Installing the VGA Board
198
Install the VGA Board According to the Following Procedures and Figure 4-27
198
Cpu
199
Removing the CPU
199
Installing the CPU
200
USB Board, Finger Print Board and Print Board
202
Removing the USB Board, Finger Print Board and Print Board
202
Installing the USB Board, Finger Print Board and Print Board
203
System Board, USB Board, AC-IN Cable
204
Removing the System Board, USB Board, AC-IN Cable
204
Display Mask
204
Installing the System Board, USB Board, AC-IN Cable
205
FL Inverter Board
206
Removing the FL Inverter Board
206
Installing the Display Mask
207
FL Inverter Board
208
Removing the FL Inverter Board
208
Installing the FL Inverter Board
209
LCD Modules
210
Removing the 15.4-Inch LCD Module
210
Installing the 15.4-Inch LCD Module
212
Speakers
213
Removing the Speakers
213
Installing the Speakers
213
Switch Cover and Switch Board
214
Removing the Switch Cover and Switch Board
214
Install the Switch Cover and Switch Board
215
Touch Pad and Button Board
218
Removing the Touch Pad and Button Board
218
Installing the Touch Pad and Button Board
219
Removing the Touch Pad and Button Board
220
Installing the Touch Pad and Button Board
221
Appendix
224
Appendix A Handling the LCD Module
224
Appendix B Board Layout
224
Appendix F BIOS Rewrite Procedures
226
Appendix A Handling the LCD Module
230
Appendix Contents
230
Appendix B Board Layout
235
System Board Front View
235
Table of Contents
237
Appendix C
239
Appendix C
239
Appendix C Pin Assignments
239
CN1 RJ45 Cable Connector (12-Pin
239
CN2 USB Port0/Port1 Connector (8-Pin
239
CN3 LCD/FL Inverter Connector (40-Pin
239
CN4 CRT Connector (15-Pin
240
CN5 Internal Left Speaker Connector (4-Pin
240
CN6 Battery Connector (7-Pin
241
CN7 Parallel/B Connector(20-Pin
241
CN8 Internal Right Speaker Connector (2-Pin
241
CN10 VGA CARD Connector (242-Pin
242
CN9 Blue Tooth Connector(20-Pin
242
CN11 Internal Keyboard Connector (34-Pin
246
CN12 Touch Pad Connector (12-Pin
246
CN13 FAN Connector (3-Pin
247
CN14 LED Connector (16-Pin
247
CN15 Touch Pad Board Connector (6-Pin
247
CN16 Mini PCI GND Connector (1-Pin
247
CN18 Stick Point Connector (8-Pin
248
CN19 Mini PCI Connector (52-Pin
248
Appendices
250
CN21 S-VIDEO Connector (4-Pin
250
CN22 IEEE 1394 Connector (4-Pin
250
CN23 Fingerprint/B Connector (8-Pin
250
CN24 HDD Connector (22-Pin
250
CN25 CARD READER Socket (44-Pin
251
CN26 USB Port#2/#3 Connector (20-Pin
252
CN27 PCMCIA/NEW Card Socket (150-Pin
252
CN501 RJ11 Cable Connector (2-Pin
254
CN502 Docking Connector (240-Pin
255
CN503 Power Cable Connector (4-Pin
258
CN504 LAN Cable to Docking Connector (9-Pin
258
MODEM Connector (12-Pin
259
DDR2 DIMM0 Socket (200-Pin
259
CN506 MODEM Connector (12-Pin
259
CN507 DDR2 DIMM0 Socket (200-Pin
259
DDR2 DIMM1 Socket (200-Pin
262
CN508 DDR2 DIMM1 Socket (200-Pin
262
CN2000 Touch PAD FFC Connector (6-Pin
265
CN3000 USB Board Connector (20-Pin
265
CN3001 USB Port 3 Connector (4-Pin
266
CN3002 USB Port 2 Connector (4-Pin
266
CN4000 LED Board Connector (16-Pin
266
CN5000 Parallel Board Connector (20-Pin
266
CN5001 Parallel Port Connector (25-Pin
267
CN5002 Touch Pad Board Connector (6-Pin
267
JACK 1 MICRO Phone Connector (6-Pin
267
FINGER1 Finger Print Connector (3-Pin
268
Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes
269
Appendix E Key Layout
277
Appendix Fbios Rewrite Procedures
291
Appendix G EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures
292
Appendix H GREASE INFORMATION
293
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Toshiba TECRA A7 User Manual (239 pages)
A7-ST7712 User's Guide
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.49 MB
Table of Contents
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
12
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
13
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
19
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
20
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
20
Regulatory Statements
21
Table of Contents
27
Introduction
35
This Guide
36
Safety Icons
37
Other Icons Used
37
Other Documentation
38
Service Options
38
Chapter 1: Getting Started
39
Selecting a Place to Work
39
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
39
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
40
Precautions
40
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
41
Setting up Your Computer
42
Setting up Your Software
42
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
43
Adding Optional External Devices
43
Connecting to a Power Source
44
Charging the Main Battery
46
Using the Computer for the First Time
47
Opening the Display Panel
47
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
48
Turning on the Power
48
Adding Memory (Optional)
49
Installing a Memory Module
49
Removing a Memory Module
54
Checking Total Memory
56
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities
57
Creating Recovery Cds/Dvds
57
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options
59
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Using the Recovery Media
63
Installing Drivers and Applications
64
Using the Touchpad
64
Scrolling with the Touchpad
65
Control Buttons
65
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
65
Using External Display Devices
65
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
66
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
67
Using an External Keyboard
68
Using a Mouse
68
Connecting a Printer
68
Setting up a Printer
69
Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
69
Turning off the Computer
70
Options for Turning off the Computer
70
Using the Shut down Command
72
Using and Configuring Hibernation Mode
75
Using and Configuring Sleep Mode
77
Closing the Display Panel
80
Customizing Your Computer's Settings
80
Caring for Your Computer
80
Cleaning the Computer
80
Moving the Computer
80
Using a Computer Lock
81
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
82
Computing Tips
82
Using the Keyboard
83
Character Keys
84
Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
84
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
84
Function Keys
85
Special Windows Keys
85
Overlay Keys
86
Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
86
Starting a Program
87
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
87
Starting a Program from Windows Explorer
88
Starting a Program Using the Start Search Field
89
Saving Your Work
89
Printing Your Work
91
Backing up Your Work
92
Restoring Your Work
92
Using the Optical Drive
93
Optical Drive Components
93
Inserting a Compact Disc
94
Playing an Audio CD
96
Playing Optical Media
97
Creating a CD/DVD
97
Removing a Disc with the Computer on
98
Removing a Disc with the Computer off
98
Caring for CD or DVD Discs
99
Toshiba's Online Resources
99
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
100
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
100
Running the Computer on Battery Power
101
Battery Notice
101
Power Management
102
Using Additional Batteries
102
Charging Batteries
103
Charging the Main Battery
103
Charging the RTC Battery
104
Monitoring Main Battery Power
105
Determining Remaining Battery Power
106
What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
107
Setting Battery Notifications
107
Conserving Battery Power
108
Power Plans
109
Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Plan
110
Changing the Main Battery
111
Removing the Battery from the Computer
111
Inserting a Charged Battery
113
Taking Care of Your Battery
114
Safety Precautions
114
Maintaining Your Battery
115
Disposing of Used Batteries
116
Traveling Tips
117
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features
118
Exploring the Desktop
118
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
119
Setting up for Communications
121
Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
122
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
123
An Overview of Using the Internet
125
The Internet
126
The World Wide Web
126
Internet Service Providers
126
Connecting to the Internet
126
Surfing the Internet
127
Internet Features
127
Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
128
Exploring Audio Features
128
Recording Sounds
128
Using External Speakers or Headphones
129
Using PC Cards
129
Inserting a PC Card
130
Removing a PC Card
130
Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
131
Using an Expresscard
131
Inserting an Expresscard
131
Removing an Expresscard
132
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
133
Inserting Memory Media
133
Removing Memory Media
134
Using the I.link® Port
134
Using an Expansion Device
135
Using an Optional Advanced Port Replicator III Plus with Your Computer
135
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities
136
TOSHIBA Assist
137
Connect
138
Secure
139
Protect & Fix
140
Optimize
141
TOSHIBA Application Installer
142
Setting Passwords
143
Using an Instant Password
143
Using a User Password
144
Deleting a User Password
145
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
146
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility
147
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
148
Mouse Utility
149
Toshiba Hardware Setup
150
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
152
TOSHIBA Button Controls
153
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
154
TOSHIBA Accessibility
155
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
156
Fingerprint Authentication Utility
157
Fingerprint Utility Limitations
157
Fingerprint Enrollment
157
Fingerprint Logon
159
Power-On Security
159
Control Center
160
Password Bank
162
Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Reader
165
Configfree
167
Getting Started
168
Configfree Utilities
168
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
171
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
171
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
172
The Windows® Operating System Is Not Working
175
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
175
Internet Problems
176
The Windows Operating System Can Help You
176
Resolving a Hardware Conflict
177
A Plan of Action
177
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
178
Memory Problems
179
Power and the Batteries
180
Keyboard Problems
181
Display Problems
182
Disk Drive Problems
184
Optical Drive Problems
185
Sound System Problems
186
PC Card Problems
187
Printer Problems
189
Modem Problems
189
Wireless Networking Problems
190
DVD Operating Problems
193
Develop Good Computing Habits
194
Data and System Configuration Backup in Windows
195
If You Need Further Assistance
199
Before You Contact Toshiba
199
Contacting Toshiba
200
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
200
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
201
Appendix A: Hot Keys
203
Hot Key Cards
203
Using the Hot Key Cards
204
Application Cards
205
Using the Application Cards
205
Card Case
206
Hot Key Functions
207
Volume Mute
207
Password Security
208
Power Plan
209
Sleep Mode
210
Hibernation Mode
211
Display Modes
212
Display Brightness
213
Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
214
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
215
Changing Screen Resolution
216
Keyboard Hot Key Functions
217
Toshiba TECRA A7 User Manual (186 pages)
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| Category:
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| Size: 4.03 MB
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions
3
When Using Your Computer
3
Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions
5
Important Notice
7
Manual Contents
9
General Precautions
11
Table of Contents
13
Chapter 1 Introduction
17
Equipment Checklist
17
Features
19
Special Features
26
Utilities
28
Options
30
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour
31
Front with the Display Closed
31
Left Side
32
Right Side
34
Back Side
35
Underside
36
Front with the Display Open
37
System Indicators
38
Keyboard Indicators
39
USB Diskette Drive
40
Optical Media Drive
41
AC Adaptor
43
Chapter 3 Getting Started
45
Setting up Your Work Space
46
Placement of Computer
46
Seating and Posture
47
Lighting
48
Work Habits
48
Connecting the AC Adaptor
49
Opening the Display
50
Turning on the Power
50
Starting up for the First Time
51
Turning off the Power
51
Hibernation Mode
51
Starting Hibernation
52
Automatic Hibernation
52
Standby Mode
53
Restarting the Computer
54
Restoring the Preinstalled Software
55
Chapter 4 Operating Basics
56
TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device
56
Using the Touch Pad
57
Using the Accupoint
57
Accupoint Precautions
57
Replacing the Cap
58
Using the USB Diskette Drive
58
Using Optical Media Drives
59
Loading Discs
60
Removing Discs
62
Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
63
When Writing or Rewriting
64
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) Drive
65
Recordnow! Basic for TOSHIBA
68
Data Verification
69
Dla for Toshiba
69
Video
70
Important Information for Use
71
Media Care
73
Using the Microphone
74
Modem
74
Properties Menu
75
Modem Selection
76
Dialing Properties
76
Wireless Communications
77
Worldwide Operation
78
Radio Links
78
Wireless Communication Switch
78
Wireless Communication Indicator
78
Lan
79
Connecting Lan Cable
79
Cleaning the Computer
80
Moving the Computer
80
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection
81
Toshiba Hdd Protection Properties
82
Hdd Protection
82
Detail Properties
83
Heat Dispersal
84
Chapter 5 The Keyboard
85
Typewriter Keys
85
F1 ... F12 Function Keys
86
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations
86
Windows Special Keys
90
Keypad Overlay
91
Generating ASCII Characters
92
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes
93
Power Conditions
93
Power Indicators
94
Battery Types
95
Battery
96
Real Time Clock Battery
96
Care and Use of the Battery Pack
97
Charging the Batteries
99
Battery Charging Notice
100
Monitoring Battery Capacity
101
Retaining Data with Power off
102
Extending Battery Life
102
Replacing the Battery Pack
103
Installing the Battery Pack
104
Starting the Computer by Password
105
System Auto off
106
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords
107
HW Setup
107
User Password
108
Parallel Port Mode
110
Boot Priority
111
Legacy Usb Support
112
Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit Capability
113
Starting the Bios Setup Program
113
Ending the Bios Setup Program
113
Security Controller
114
Chapter 8 Optional Devices
116
PC Cards
117
Installing a PC Card
117
Express Card
118
Removing an Express Card
119
Multiple Digital Media Card Slot
120
Memory Expansion
122
Removing Memory Module
123
Additional Battery Pack (6 Cell, 9 Cell and 12 Cell)
124
Additional AC Adaptor
125
Battery Charger
125
USB FDD Kit
125
Advanced Port Replicator III Plus
125
Video Modes
127
Parallel Printer
127
External Monitor
127
Television
128
I.link (IEEE1394)
128
Security Lock
130
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
131
Problem Solving Process
131
Preliminary Checklist
132
Analyzing the Problem
132
Hardware and System Checklist
133
Overheating Power down
135
Lcd Panel
137
Hard Disk Drive
137
DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) Drive
140
Diskette Drive
141
Infrared Port
142
Pointing Device
143
Sound System
148
Tv Output Signal
148
Bluetooth
151
TOSHIBA Support
152
Chapter 10 Disclaimers
153
Cpu
153
Main Memory Disclaimer
154
Battery Life
154
HDD Drive Capacity
154
Lcd
155
Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")
155
Wireless Lan/Intel
155
Non-Applicable Icons
155
Copy Protection
155
Images
155
Srs
156
CD Brightness and Eye Strain
156
Specifications
157
Physical Dimensions
157
Environmental Requirements
157
Power Requirements
157
Appendix A Specifications
159
Display Controller and Modes
159
Display Controller
159
Video Modes
160
Appendix B Display Controller and Modes
161
Appendix C Wireless LAN
161
Card Specifications
161
Radio Characteristics
162
Supported Frequency Sub-Bands
162
Wireless LAN
161
AC Power Cord and Connectors
165
Certification Agencies
165
Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors
167
If Your Computer Is Stolen
167
Toshiba Theft Registration
168
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Table of Contents
Vibration Test
9
On the Move
13
How to Cut Costs
15
The World
22
Toshiba TECRA A7 Supplementary Manual (11 pages)
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