Toshiba Tecra A8-EZ8411 Aggiornamento firmware

Tecra®A8 Series

Resource Guide

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Contents

Introduction ...................................................................................... 19

Setting up your computer and getting started................................... 21

Your computer’s TFT display............................................................. 31

Inserting a PC Card........................................................................... 31

Removing a PC Card......................................................................... 32

Learning the basics........................................................................... 32

Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device............................................ 33

Using the optical drive ...................................................................... 35

Moving the computer........................................................................ 39

Mobile computing............................................................................. 39

Taking care of your battery ............................................................... 43

If something goes wrong .................................................................. 46

If you need further assistance........................................................... 51

Power cord/cable connectors ........................................................... 52

Features and specifications............................................................... 52

Index ................................................................................................. 53

Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known

to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

Model: Tecra®A8 Series

Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and

Associated Software Warranty

The computer system you purchased may include Recordable and/or

ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software, among the most

advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology,

you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable

user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. If you fail

to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or

suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS,

INC. (“TOSHIBA”), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT

WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE

UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA,

ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO

RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS,

PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR

REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING

FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE

POSSIBILITY THEREOF.

Protection of Stored Data

For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the

data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against

possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS

ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR

MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER

STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED,

TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS

OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING

THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR

DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA

HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED.

TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO

COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY.

Critical Applications

The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical

applications.” “Critical applications” means life support systems, medical

applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial

transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where

product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic

property damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES

AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY

ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN

ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER

PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT

TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE.

EU Declaration of Conformity

TOSHIBA declares, that this product conforms to the following Standards:

This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related

European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe,

Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.

VCCI Class B Information

Modem Warning Notice

Conformity Statement

The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR-21”]

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

Supplementary

Information:

*The product complies with the

requirements of the Low Voltage Directive

72/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/

EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/

05/EEC.

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.

The above Caution information applies to products that operate with an

802.11a device.

Taiwan

The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio

communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and

regulations.

Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against

interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and

medical radio emission electric machinery.

Using this Equipment in Japan

In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for

second generation low-power data communication systems such as this

equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems (premises

radio station and specified low-power radio station).

1. Sticker

Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product.

Article 14 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric

machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency,

increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design.

Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect

aviation safety and interfere with legal communications. In the event

interference is caused, the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately

discontinued. Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are

modified and can no longer cause interference.

2. Indication

The indication shown below appears on this equipment.

12.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz.

2DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation.

OF: This equipment uses OFDM modulation.

3The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m.

4This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from

2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz.

It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems.

3. TOSHIBA Direct PC

Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00

Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048

Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850

Fax: 03-3457-4868

Device Authorization

This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and

the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval, and it belongs to the

device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system

radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications

Business Law of Japan.

The Name of the radio equipment: refer to the equipment label provided on

the computer

JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS

EQUIPMENT

The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the

same range as industrial devices, scientific devices, medical

devices, microwave ovens, licensed radio stations and non-licensed

specified low-power radio stations for mobile object identification

systems (RFID) used in factory product lines (Other Radio Stations).

1. Before using this equipment, ensure that it does not interfere with

any of the equipment listed above.

2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations,

promptly change the frequency being used, change the location

of use, or turn off the source of emissions.

3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference

caused by this product to Other Radio Stations.

2.4DSOF4

(1)

(2) (3)

(4)

Approval Number: D01-1128JP

TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number: 03NY.A0018,

03GZDA0017

The following restrictions apply:

❖Do not disassemble or modify the device.

❖Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device.

❖5.17 GHz to 5.23 GHz for indoor use only.

Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices

The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in

your computer.

Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros

AR5BMB-43/44 and AR5BMB5 Mini PCI Wireless

Network Adapters

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions

in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.

This device works on passive scan only.

A peer-to-peer mode is not available in 802.11a and Turbo Mode.

802.11b (2.4 GHz)

Australia Austria Belgium

Canada Denmark Finland

France Germany Greece

Ireland Italy Liechtenstein

Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand

Norway Portugal Sweden

Switzerland UK USA

Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in

European Community Countries

België/

Belgique:

For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than

300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to

IBPT/BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public

grounds over more than 300m. For registration and license please

contact IBPT/BIPT.

Voor privé-gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand

kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig; voor gebruik

over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig.

Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT.

Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, au-

dessus d’un espace public, aucun enregistrement n’est nécessaire pour

une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un

enregistrement auprès de I’IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et

licences, veuillez contacter I’IBPT.

Deutschland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for

procedure to follow.

Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwendig, aber nicht

genehmigungspflichtig.Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise

abstimmen.

France: Restricted frequency band: only channels 1 to 7 (2400 MHz and 2454

MHz respectively) may be used outdoors in France. Please contact

A.R.T. (http://www.art-telecom.fr) for applicable procedures to follow.

Bande de fréquence restreinte: seuls les canaux 1- 7 (2400 et 2454 MHz

respectivement) doivent être utilisés endroits extérieur en France. Vous

pouvez contacter I’Autorité de Régulation des Télécommuniations

(http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour la procédure à suivre.

Italia: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not

allowed.

E’necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l’uso interno.

Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire.

Nederland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for

procedure to follow.

Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact op

met verkoper voor juiste procedure.

802.11a (5 GHz)

Turbo Mode (5 GHz)

Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in

European Community Countries

O: allowed ×: forbidden

❖To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless

LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply.

The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of

operation. If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as

listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that

location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the

wireless network.

❖The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any

European Community country.

❖This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the

5 GHz bands in the European Community. Ad-hoc mode provides a direct

communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access

Point.

Australia Austria Belgium

Canada Denmark Finland

France Germany Greece

Ireland Italy Liechtenstein

Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand

Norway Portugal Sweden

Switzerland UK USA

Canada USA

European Community

Countries

5150-5250 MHz

Channels: 36, 40, 44,

Indoor Only

5250-5350 MHz

Channels: 52, 56, 60,

Indoor Only

5470-5725 MHz

Channels: 100, 104, 108, 112,

116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140

Indoor/Outdoor

Austria O x x

Belgium, France,

Switzerland/Lichtenstein

OO x

Denmark, Finland,

Germany, Greece,

Ireland, Italy,

Luxembourg,

Netherlands, Norway,

Portugal, Sweden, UK

OO O

Iceland, Spain O O O

❖This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and

activated a radar detection feature required for European Community

operation in the 5 GHz bands. This device will operate under the control of

the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any

radar system in the area. The presence of nearby radar operation may result

in temporary interruption of operation of this device. The Access Point’s

radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free

of radar. You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible

for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly

configured for European Community operation.

Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros

AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions

in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following

table.

This device works on passive scan only.

A peer-to-peer mode is not available in 802.11a and Turbo Mode.

802.11b (2.4 GHz)

802.11a (5 GHz)

Turbo Mode (5 GHz)

Australia Austria Belgium

Canada Denmark Finland

France Germany Greece

Ireland Italy Liechtenstein

Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand

Norway Portugal Sweden

Switzerland UK USA

Australia Austria Belgium

Canada Denmark Finland

France Germany Greece

Ireland Italy Liechtenstein

Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand

Norway Portugal Sweden

Switzerland UK USA

Canada USA

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