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Troubleshooting Software The problems may be caused by your software or disk. If you cannot load a software package, the media may be damaged or the program might be corrupted. Try loading another copy of the software. If an error message appears while you are using a software package, check the software documentation. These documents usually include a problem solving section or a summary of error messages. Next, check any error messages in the OS documentation. Hardware If you cannot find a software problem, check your hardware. First run through the items in the preliminary checklist above. If you still cannot correct the problem, try to identify the source. The next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals. Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your computer's hardware or attached peripherals. Basic problems may occur in the following areas: ■ System start-up ■ PC card ■ Self Test ■ Pointing device ■ Power ■ USB ■ Password ■ Memory expansion ■ Keyboard ■ Sound system ■ LCD panel ■ Monitor ■ Hard disk drive ■ Modem ■ CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive ■ LAN ■ DVD-ROM drive ■ Wireless LAN ■ DVD-R/RW drive ■ Real time clock (RTC) ■ Diskette drive Satellite Pro A10 Series 9-3

Section	Page
Satellite Pro A10 User's Manual	1
Table of Contents	21
Preface	27
Chapter 1 Introduction	30
Equipment checklist	30
Features	32
Special features	37
Utilities	39
Options	40
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour	41
Front with the display closed	41
Left side	42
Right side	43
Back side	44
Underside	46
Front with the display open	47
System indicators	48
Keyboard indicators	49
USB diskette drive	50
Optical media drive	51
Universal AC adaptor	54
Chapter 3 Getting Started	55
Setting up your work space	55
Connecting the AC adaptor	59
Opening the display	60
Turning on the power	60
Starting up for the first time	61
Turning off the power	61
Restarting the computer	65
Restoring the preinstalled software	66
Chapter 4 Operating Basics	67
Using the Touch pad	67
Using the USB diskette drive	68
Using optical media drives	69
Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive	74
Writing CDs/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive	76
Media care	80
Modem	81
Wireless LAN	85
LAN	86
Cleaning the computer	88
Moving the computer	88
Heat dispersal	89
Chapter 5 The Keyboard	90
Typewriter keys	90
F1…F12 function keys	91
Soft Keys: Alt Gr Key Combinations	91
Soft keys: Fn key combinations	91
Keypad overlay	95
Generating ASCII characters	97
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes	98
Power conditions	98
Power indicators	99
Battery types	101
Care and use of the battery pack	102
Replacing the battery pack	108
Power-up modes	111
Panel power off	112
System Auto Off	112
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords	113
Accessing HW Setup	113
Supervisor password	121
Chapter 8 Optional Devices	122
PC cards	123
Memory expansion	125
Battery pack	129
Universal AC adaptor	129
USB FDD kit	129
External monitor	129
TV	130
Security lock	132
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting	133
Problem solving process	133
Hardware and system checklist	135
If you need further assistance	149
Appendix A Specifications	150
Appendix B AC Power Cord and Connectors	153
Appendix C The TOSHIBA International Warranty	155
Appendix D Keyboard Layouts	161
Appendix E Display Controller and Modes	168
Appendix F If your computer is stolen	172
Appendix G ASCII Character Codes	174
Appendix H Wireless LAN	180
Appendix I Internal Modem Guide	184
Glossary	186