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Satellite A50

TOSHIBA

Satellite A50

Portable Personal Computer

User’s Manual

Default Chapter3
- Fcc Conditions3
- Fcc Information3
- Region Selection5
- If Problems Arise6
- Telephone Company Procedures6
- Type of Service6
- Fax Branding7
- General Conditions10
- Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions11
- Table of Contents23
Preface29
Manual Contents29
Conventions30
- Abbreviations30
- Icons30
- Keys30
- Key Operation31
- Display31
- Messages31
General Precautions33
- Stress Injury33
- Heat Injury33
- Pressure or Impact Damage33
- PC Card Overheating34
- Mobile Phone34
- Central Processing Unit ("CPU") Performance Disclaimer34
- RTC Battery35
Introduction37
Equipment Checklist37
- Hardware37
- Software38
Features38
- Pointing Device43
Appendix E44
Special Features46
Utilities48
Options50
The Grand Tour51
Front with the Display Closed51
Left Side52
Right Side53
Backside54
Underside56
Front with the Display Open57
System Indicators59
Keyboard Indicators60
USB Floppy Disk Drive61
Fixed Optical Media Drives62
- Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media62
- Writable Discs62
- Cds62
- Dvds63
- Formats63
- CD-ROM Drive63
- DVD-ROM Drive63
- DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive64
- DVD-R/-RW Drive64
- DVD Super Multi Drive64
AC Adaptor65
Getting Started67
Setting up Your Work Space67
- Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Product Recovery67
- General Conditions68
- Placement of the Computer68
- Lighting69
- Seating and Posture69
- Work Habits70
Installing the Battery Pack70
Connecting the AC Adaptor71
Opening the Display72
Turning on the Power73
Windows XP Setup74
Turning off the Power74
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)74
- Hibernation Mode74
- Standby Mode76
Restarting the Computer77
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Product Recovery Media78
Operating Basics79
Using the Touch Pad79
Using the USB Floppy Disk Drive80
- Connecting 3 1/2" Floppy Disk Drive80
- Disconnecting 3 1/2" Floppy Disk Drive81
Using Optical Media Drives81
- Loading Discs82
- Removing Discs84
Audio/Video Controls84
- Next and Previous Buttons84
- Play/Pause and Stop Buttons85
Writing Cds on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive85
- Before Writing or Rewriting85
- When Writing or Rewriting86
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD-R/-RW Drive87
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi Drive87
- Important Message (DVD-R/-RW Drive)87
- Important Message (DVD Super Multi Drive)87
- Disclaimer (DVD-R/-RW Drive)87
- Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi Drive)88
- Before Writing or Rewriting88
- When Writing or Rewriting90
- Recordnow! Basic for TOSHIBA90
- Data Verification91
- DLA for TOSHIBA92
- Video92
- When Windvd Creator 2 Platinum Is Used93
Media Care93
- CD/Dvds93
- Floppy Disks94
Sound System94
- Volume Control94
- Microphone Level94
- Audio Controller95
Modem95
- Region Selection95
- Properties Menu96
- Setting96
- Modem Selection96
- Dialing Properties96
- Connecting97
- Disconnecting97
Wireless LAN98
- Wireless Communication Switch98
- Wireless Communication Indicator99
Lan99
- LAN Cable Types99
- Connecting LAN Cable99
- Disconnecting LAN Cable100
Cleaning the Computer100
Moving the Computer101
Heat Dispersal102
The Keyboard103
Typewriter Keys103
F1104
- F1 ... F12 Function Keys104
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations104
- Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard104
Hot Keys105
- Fn Sticky Key108
Windows Special Keys108
Keypad Overlay108
- Turning on the Overlays108
- Temporarily Using Normal Keyboard (Overlay On)109
- Arrow Mode109
- Numeric Mode109
- Temporarily Using Overlay (Overlay Off)110
- Temporarily Changing Modes110
Generating ASCII Characters110
Power and Power-Up Modes111
Power Conditions111
Power Indicators113
- Battery Indicator113
- DC in 15V Indicator113
- Power Indicator114
Battery Types114
- High Capacity Battery Pack114
- Battery Pack115
- Real Time Clock Battery116
Care and Use of the Battery Pack116
- Safety Precautions116
- Charging the Batteries119
- Monitoring Battery Capacity120
- Maximizing Battery Operating Time121
- Retaining Data with Power off121
- Extending Battery Life122
Replacing the Battery Pack122
- Removing the Battery Pack123
- Installing the Battery Pack124
Starting the Computer by Password125
Power-Up Modes125
- Windows Utilities125
- Hot Keys125
Panel Power On/Off125
System Auto off126
HW Setup and Passwords127
HW Setup127
Accessing HW Setup127
- HW Setup Window127
  - User Password128
  - Parallel Port Mode129
- Device Config130
- Device Configuration130
- Boot Priority131
Optional Devices135
PC Card136
- Inserting a PC Card136
- Removing a PC Card137
Memory Expansion137
- Installing Memory Module139
- Removing Memory Module140
Additional Battery Pack141
Additional AC Adaptor (PA3283U-2ACA or PA3283E-2ACA)141
Battery Charger142
USB Floppy Disk Drive142
External Monitor142
Parallel Printer143
Tv144
- Changing the Resolution144
I.link (IEEE1394)145
- Precautions145
- Connecting145
- Disconnecting146
Security Lock146
Troubleshooting147
Problem Solving Process147
- Preliminary Checklist148
- Analyzing the Problem148
Hardware and System Checklist149
- System Start-Up149
- Self Test150
- Power150
- Ac Power151
- Real Time Clock152
- Password153
- Keyboard153
- LCD Panel153
- Hard Disk Drive154
- CD-ROM Drive154
- DVD-ROM Drive155
- DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive157
- DVD-R/-RW Drive158
- DVD Super Multi Drive160
- Floppy Disk Drive161
- PC Card161
- Pointing Device162
- Usb163
- Usb Mouse163
- Memory Expansion164
- Sound System165
- Monitor165
- I.link (IEEE1394)166
- Modem166
- Lan167
- Wireless LAN167
- Printer168
TOSHIBA Support168
- Before You Call168
- Where to Write169
Appendix A Specifications171
- Physical Dimensions171
- Environmental Requirements171
Appendix B Display Controller and Modes175
- Video Modes175
- Display Settings184
Appendix C at Commands189
Appendix D S-Registers199
- At Command Set Result Codes204
Appendix F Internal Modem Guide211
- Installing the Internal Modem211
- Removing the Internal Modem212
Appendix G Wireless LAN213
- Card Specifications213
- Radio Characteristics213
Appendix H AC Power Cord and Connectors217
- Certification Agencies217
- Parts Numbers219

Brand	Toshiba
Model	Satellite A50
Category	Laptop
Language	English

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