Toshiba Equium A60-199 User manual

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respect to the use of the information contained herein.
TOSHIBA A60 Series Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual
First edition May 2004
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Disclaimer
This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The
instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA
A60 Series Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual’s
production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to
change without notice. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages
incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies
between the computer and the manual.
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EU Declaration of Conformity
This product carries the CE-Mark in accordance with the related
European Directives. CE-Marking is the responsibility of TOSHIBA Europe
GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The complete and
official EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on TOSHIBA’s web
site http://epps.toshiba-teg.com on the Internet.
Modem warning notice
Conformity Statement
The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for
pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched
Telephone Network (PSTN).
However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in
different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an
unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network
termination point.
In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in
the first instance.
Network Compatibility Statement
This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the
following networks. It has been tested to and found to conform with the
additional requirements contained in EG 201 121.
Germany - ATAAB AN005, AN006, AN007, AN009, AN010,
and DE03, 04, 05, 08, 09, 12, 14, 17
Greece - ATAAB AN005, AN006 and GR01, 02, 03, 04
Portugal - ATAAB AN001, 005, 006, 007, 011 and
P03, 04, 08, 10
Spain - ATAAB AN005, 007, 012, and ES01
Switzerland - ATAAB AN002
All other
countries/regions - ATAAB AN003, 004
Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network,
please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details.
The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate
national type approval. It has not been tested for conformity to national
type regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that
specific function on specific national networks can be given.

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Optical disc drive standards
Note: Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this
section.
This computer is shipped with one of the following drives preinstalled:
DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW , DVD+-R/+-RW or DVD
Super Multi drive. The classification label with the following sentence is
affixed to the surface of the drive:
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE1
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
Before it is shipped, the Class 1 Laser is certified to meet the United
States Chapter 21 Standards of the Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS 21 CFR).
For any other country, the drive is certified to meet the Class 1 Laser
standards of IEC825 and EN60825.
This computer is equipped with one of the optical disc drives in the
following list according to the model purchased.
Manufacturer Type
TOSHIBA Samsung DVD-ROM drive SD-C2612
TOSHIBA Samsung DVD-R/-RW drive SD-R6332
Matsushita DVD-R/-RW drive UJ-811BTJA-A
Pioneer DVD-R/-RW drive DVR-K13TBA
Matsushita CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive UJDA760
TOSHIBA Samsung CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive SD-R2512
TEAC CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DW-224E
Pioneer DVD+-R/+-RW drive DVR-K13TBT
HLDS DVD+-R/+-RW drive GWA-4040N
Matsushita DVD Super Multi drive UJ-820B
TEAC DVD Super Multi drive DV-W24E

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International precautions
CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a
“CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the
instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future
reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your
nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent direct exposure to the
laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure
VORSICHT: Dieses Gerät enthält ein Laser-System und ist als
“LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT” klassifiziert. Für den richtigen
Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungsanleitung
sorgfältig durch und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf. Falls
Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten, benachrichtigen Sie bitte die
nächste “autorisierte Service-Vertretung”. Um einen direkten Kontakt mit
dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Gerät nicht geöffnet werden.
ADVARSEL: Denne mærking er anbragt udvendigt på apparatet og
indikerer, at apparatet arbejder med laserstråler af klasse 1, hviket
betyder, at der anvendes laserstrlier af svageste klasse, og at man ikke
på apparatets yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig stråling.
APPARATET BOR KUN ÅBNES AF FAGFOLK MED SÆRLIGT
KENDSKAB TIL APPARATER MED LASERSTRÅLER!
Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her gengivne advarselsmækning,
som advarer imod at foretage sådanne indgreb i apparatet, at man kan
komme til at udsætte sig for laserstråling.
OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråining
överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1.
VAROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka
lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallista lasersäteilyä.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN
THE OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
VORSICHT: DIE VERWENDUNG VON ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER
EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS DURCHFÜHREN VON ANDEREN
VORGÄNGEN ALS IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBEN
KÖNNEN GEFÄHRLICHE STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR FOLGE
HABEN.

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General Precautions
TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and
withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be
observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury, damage to the
computer or impaired performance.
Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions
included in the text of the manual. Please also refer to the Safety
Instruction Manual.
Stress injury
Carefully read the Safety Instruction Manual. It contains information on
prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused
by extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3, Getting Started, also includes
information on work space design, posture and lighting that can help
reduce physical stress.
Heat Warning
■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer
is used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the
temperature will not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain physical
contact with the computer for a long time (if you rest the computer on
your lap, or if you keep your hands on the palm rest, for example) your
skin might suffer low-heat injury.
■ If the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact
with the metal plate supporting the I/O ports. It can become hot.
■ The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use. This
condition does not indicate a malfunction. If you need to transport the
AC adaptor, disconnect it and let it cool before moving it.
■ Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat. The
material could be damaged.
Pressure or impact damage
Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong
impact. Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to computer
components or otherwise cause malfunctions.
PC card overheating
Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of a PC
card can result in errors or instability in the PC card operation. Also be
careful when you remove a PC card that has been used for a long time.
Mobile phones
Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system. Computer
operation is not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30 cm
be maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in use.

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Central Processing Unit (CPU) Performance Disclaimer
CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications
under the following conditions:
■ Use of certain peripheral products
■ Use of battery power instead of AC power
■ Use of certain multimedia games or videos with special effects
■ Use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections
■ Use of complex modelling software, such as high end computer aided
design applications
■ Use of the computer in areas with low air pressure (high altitude >
1,000 meters or > 3,280 feet above sea level)
■ Use of the computer at temperatures outside the range of 5°C to 30°C
(41°F to 86°F) or > 25°C (77°F) at high altitude (all temperature
references are approximate).
CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design
configuration.
Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut
down. This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of
lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended
conditions. To avoid risk of lost data, always make back-up copies of
data by periodically storing it on an external storage medium. For
optimum performance, use your computer product only under
recommended conditions. Read additional restrictions under
Environmental requirements in Appendix A, Specifications. Contact
TOSHIBA Technical Service and Support for more information.
CE compliance
This product and the original options are designed to observe the related
EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) and safety standards. However,
TOSHIBA should not guarantee that this product still observes these EMC
standards if options or cables not produced by TOSHIBA are connected
or implemented. In this case the persons who have connected /
implemented those options / cables have to assure that the system
(PC plus options / cables) still fulfils the required standards. To avoid in
general EMC problems following advice should be observed:
■ Only CE marked options should be connected / implemented
■ Only best shielded cables should be connected

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Working environment
This product was designed to fulfil the EMC (electromagnetic
compatibility) requirements to be observed for so-called "Residential,
commercial and light industry environments".
TOSHIBA do not approve the use of this product in working environments
other than the above mentioned "Residential, commercial and light
industry environments".
For example, the following environments are not approved:
■ Industrial Environments (environments with a mains voltage >230V~)
■ Medical Environments
■ Automotive Environments
■ Aircraft Environments
If this product is supplied with a network port, please refer to the
paragraph "Network connection".
Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working
environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA
Europe GmbH.
The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working
environments may be:
■ Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding
area
■ Malfunction of, or data loss from, this product caused by disturbances
generated by other devices or machines in the near surrounding area
Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic
compatibility of this product should be suitably tested in all non-approved
working environments before use. In the case of automobiles or aircraft,
the manufacturer or airline respectively should be asked for permission
before use of this product.
Furthermore, for general safety reasons, the use of this product in
environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted.
Network connection (class A warning)
If this product has networking capabilities and will be connected to a
network, Class A radiation limits will be observed (in accordance with
technical conventions). This means that if the product will be used in a
domestic environment, other devices in the near surrounding may suffer
interference. Consequently, please do not use this product in such
environments (for example a living room), otherwise you could be held
responsible for any ensuing interference.

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Information on the secure use of the CD-RW
Please adhere to the following information on the use of the CD-RW to
minimise the risk of unsuccessful storing process. As the storing may be
unsuccessful despite your adhering to these information, for example
because of a defective storing medium, you should even if the software
indicates a successful storage, always check if the data has been stored
successfully.

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Table of Contents
Preface ....................................................................................... xvii
Manual contents.................................................................................. xviii
Conventions........................................................................................... xix
Abbreviations..................................................................................... xix
Icons.................................................................................................. xix
Keys................................................................................................... xix
Key operation .................................................................................... xix
Display............................................................................................... xix
Messages .......................................................................................... xix
Chapter 1 Introduction..............................................................1-1
Equipment checklist .............................................................................1-1
Hardware...........................................................................................1-1
Software ............................................................................................1-2
Features .................................................................................................1-3
Special features.....................................................................................1-9
Utilities .................................................................................................1-11
Options.................................................................................................1-13
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour........................................................2-1
Front with the display closed ...............................................................2-1
Left side..................................................................................................2-2
Right side ...............................................................................................2-3
Back side ...............................................................................................2-4
Underside...............................................................................................2-6
Front with the display open..................................................................2-7
System indicators..................................................................................2-9
USB diskette drive (optional)..............................................................2-11
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