User ManualTable of ContentsToshiba TECRA A3/S2 Maintenance Manual1Chapter 1 Hardware Overview101.1 Features141.2 System Unit191.3 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive231.4 Optical Devices module241.5 Power Supply281.6 Batteries30Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures322.1 Troubleshooting Introduction362.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart372.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting422.4 Display Troubleshooting472.5 Keyboard Troubleshooting502.6 External USB Devices Troubleshooting522.7 TV-Out Failure Troubleshooting542.8 Printer Port Troubleshooting562.9 TouchPad Troubleshooting582.10 Speaker Troubleshooting602.11 Modem Troubleshooting622.12 PCMCIA Troubleshooting642.13 IEEE 1394 Troubleshooting662.14 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting69Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics723.1 The Diagnostic Test763.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test783.3 Config Check Test823.4 DMI Check Test833.5 PIO Loopback Test843.6 Speaker Audio Test863.7 Fan ON/OFF Test873.8 Main Battery Charge Test883.9 FDD Test893.10 CD-ROM Test913.11 Keyboard Test923.12 Mouse (Pad) Test953.13 LCD Pixels Mode Test973.14 Lid Switch Test983.15 HDD R/W Test993.16 LAN Test1013.17 RTC Test105Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures1064.1 General1114.2 Battery1174.3 PC Card1184.4 HDD1204.5 Optical Drive Module1234.6 Optical Drive1254.7 Wireless LAN1274.8 Expansion Memory Module1294.9 Keyboard1334.10 Bluetooth1364.11 Modem1374.12 Display Assembly1384.13 Top Cover1404.14 Touch Pad1434.15 Speakers1444.16 System Board1454.17 Direct Play Button Board1484.18 Fan, Heat Sink, & CPU1494.19 Display Mask1524.20 LCD Module1544.21 FL Inverter Board156Appendix A Handling the LCD Module157Appendix B Board Layout163Appendix C Pin Assignments167Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes185Appendix E Key Layout193Appendix F Series Screw Torque List203Appendix G Reliability207Size: 3.88 MBPages: 208Language: EnglishOpen manual
Specification GuideTable of ContentsTecra S2 series1System Characteristics1Operating System1Chipset1Memory1Mass Storage1Choice of Hard Drives1Choice of Optical Disk Drives1Optional 2nd Hard Disk Drive (See Accessories):1Display:1Graphics1Input Devices1Expandability1Communications1Ports1Physical Description2Sound2Power Supply2Battery2Security2BIOS2Software2Toshiba Software and Utilities2Third-party Software2Environmental Specifications2Limited Warranty2Upgrades and Extensions for Products with a 1-year Standard,2Warranty Extension2SystemGuard Accidental Damage Coverage2ServiceExpress2Business On-Site Repair3SystemGuard1 + ServiceExpress3SystemGuard1 + Business On-Site Repair3Recommended Services for Products with a 3-year Standard, Li3Warranty Extension3SystemGuard Accidental Damage Coverage13ServiceExpress3Business On-Site Repair3SystemGuard1 + ServiceExpress3SystemGuard1 + Business On-Site Repair3Accessories3Memory Upgrades3Docking3Multimedia3SD Memory Cards3Power3Cases and Security3Slim Select Bay3Communications3Storage and Back-up3Input Devices3Bluetooth3Miscellaneous3Subject to Change4Return Policy4Size: 150 KBPages: 8Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsTecra® S2 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction36This guide37Safety icons38Other icons used39Other documentation39Service options40Chapter 1: Getting Started41Selecting a place to work41Creating a computer-friendly environment41Keeping yourself comfortable42Other precautions46Important information on your computer’s cooling fan47Setting up your computer48Setting up your software49Registering your computer with Toshiba50Setting up other devices50Connecting to a power source50Charging the main battery53Using the computer for the first time54Opening the display panel54Your computer’s features and specifications55Turning on the power55Adding memory56Installing a memory module57Removing a memory module60Hard Drive Recovery Utilities62Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs63Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition65Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media68Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility71Installing drivers and applications72Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device74Using the TouchPad™75Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device76Turning off the computer77Closing the display panel78Using external display devices78Connecting the display device78Directing the display output when you turn on the computer80Adjusting the quality of the external display81Video limitations81Using an external keyboard82Using a mouse82Connecting a USB mouse82Connecting an optional external diskette drive83Connecting external speakers or headphones84Connecting a microphone84Chapter 2: Learning the Basics85Computing tips85Using the keyboard87Character keys87Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard88Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys88Function keys88Windows special keys89Overlay keys89Using the overlay to type numeric data90Starting a program91Starting a program from the Start menu91Starting a program from Windows® Explorer92Starting a program from the Run dialog box92Saving your work94Printing your work96Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive97Inserting a compact disc99Removing a disc with the computer on101Removing a disc with the computer off102Caring for CD or DVD Discs102Using the i.LINK® port103Using your computer at the office103Using a computer lock103Caring for your computer104Cleaning the computer104Moving the computer105Backing up your work105Restoring your work106Preparing for communications106Powering down the computer107Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down107Using Hibernation110Using Standby112Toshiba’s online resources114Chapter 3: Mobile Computing115Toshiba’s energy-saver design115Running the computer on battery power116Battery Notice116Charging the batteries117Charging the main battery118Charging the RTC battery118Monitoring battery power120What to do when the battery alarm sounds122Changing batteries123Taking care of your battery126Safety precautions126Maximizing battery life127Disposing of used batteries128Conserving power129Power profiles129Using a hot key to set the power profile130Additional options for power131Chapter 4: Expansion Options132Devices for office computing132Using the Wi-Fi® Wireless LAN Mini PCI module133Using an expansion device133Connecting a local printer134Setting up your printer135Chapter 5: Enhancing Productivity139Exploring the desktop139Finding your way around the desktop140Setting up for communications142Connecting the modem to a telephone line144Connecting your computer to a network144An overview of using the Internet146The Internet147The World Wide Web147Internet Service Providers147Connecting to the Internet148Surfing the Internet148Internet features149Uploading and downloading files from the Internet150Exploring audio features150Playing an audio CD150Playing CDs using Auto-Run151Creating a CD152Recording sounds153Using external speakers or headphones154Using PC Cards155Hot swapping155Inserting a PC Card156Removing a PC Card157Setting up a PC Card for your computer157Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot158Inserting memory media158Removing memory media159Connecting your modem to a telephone line159Connecting to a phone line160Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities162Hotkey Utility163TOSHIBA Assist164TOSHIBA Accessibility165Fn-esse®166Starting Fn-esse166Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys168Viewing existing key assignments169Changing or removing existing key assignments170Toshiba HW Setup170Accessing Toshiba HW Setup170Using passwords in Windows173User-level passwords174Setting a user-level password174Using an instant password175Setting a user password175Disabling a user password178Using the instant password179Using a supervisor password180Setting a supervisor password180Deleting a supervisor password181Hard disk drive passwords182Setting a hard disk drive master password183Setting a hard disk drive user password185Deleting the hard disk drive user password187Power Saver187TOSHIBA Zooming Utility189Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong191Problems that are easy to fix191Problems when you turn on the computer193The Windows® operating system is not working195Using Startup options to fix problems195Internet problems196The Windows® XP operating system can help you197Resolving a hardware conflict198A plan of action198Resolving hardware conflicts on your own198Fixing a problem with Device Manager200Memory problems202Power and the batteries202Keyboard problems204Display problems204Disk drive problems207DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems209Sound system problems210PC Card problems210Printer problems213Modem problems214Develop good computing habits215If you need further assistance216Before you contact Toshiba216Contacting Toshiba217Other Toshiba Internet Web sites218Toshiba’s worldwide offices218Appendix A: Hot Keys220Volume Mute220Instant password security221Power usage profile221Stand By mode222Hibernation mode223Display modes224Display brightness225Wireless device enable225Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device226Zooming applications in/out226Keyboard hot keys227Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors228Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer229Getting Started230Starting ConfigFree230ConfigFree Utilities231Connectivity Doctor231Search for Wireless Devices234Profile Settings236Quick Connect238Using the Automatic Switch241Semi-Automatic Switch Feature242Glossary243Index258Size: 3.15 MBPages: 266Language: EnglishOpen manual
