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User’s Manual

SatelliteA30

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Contents

SatelliteA30 Disclaimer CopyrightTrademarks EU Declaration of Conformity When Using Your Computer Safety InstructionsMacrovision License of Notice Satellite A30 Series Satellite A30 Series EU Declaration of Conformity EMC Regulatory InformationCanadian Regulatory Information Canada Only Location of the required label Viii Manufacturer Type Description on Laser specification Conformity Statement Modem warning noticeNetwork Compatibility Statement Important Notice Bluetooth TechnologyLead Warning HTT Hyper-Threading Technology Stress injury Heat injury General PrecautionsPressure or impact damage PC Card overheating Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer LCD DisplayCE compliance Working environment Wireless Interoperability About Toshiba Wireless SolutionInformation on the secure use of the CD-RW Network connection class a warning Safety Instruction for Wireless Products Wireless LAN and your HealthLimitation of Liability Usage Restrictions Xviii Regulatory Information Table of Contents Writing DVD/CDs Using the Touch pad Using optical media drives Wireless communications Using the internal modemTV-Out Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Disk care Battery types Power conditions Power indicatorsCare and use of the battery pack Replacing the battery pack Hardware and system checklist Problem solving processIf you need further assistance Appendix B AC Power Cord and Connectors Preface Manual contents Abbreviations ConventionsIcons Keys Display Key operationMessages Introduction Equipment checklistHardware Software Documentation FeaturesProcessor Processor Memory Power Options DisksPcmcia Card MODEM/LAN card Multimedia Ports Weight DimensionsCommunications Security Special features Automatic Low BatteryHibernation Standby Utilities Wireless LAN KitOptions Security Lock Grand Tour System IndicatorsFront with the display closed Left & Right Mode Display LatchPlay/Pause Stop Wireless Communication LED on the left side Wireless Wireless Communication Switch turns onVolume Control Left side Port Right sidePC Card Slot Infrared port USB Ports Back sideModem Jack LAN Jack Underside Front with the display open Power ButtonTouch pad Touch pad Control Internet Button Keyboard IndicatorsToshiba Console Button Power IndicatorsDigital Built-in HDD Numeric Mode Arrow ModeCaps Lock ½ diskette drive DrivesDiskette Slot Eject Button Mongolia Optical Media driveChina AC adaptor Getting Started Setting up your work space General conditions Placement of computer Lighting Seating and posture Work habits Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Starting up for the first time Turning on the power Shut Down mode Boot mode Turning off the powerHibernation mode Starting Hibernation Benefits of HibernationAutomatic Hibernation Data save in hibernation mode Standby modeStandby precautions Executing standby Benefits of standbyStandby limitations Click start, click Turn Off Computer and click Stand by Restarting the computer Operating Basics Using the Touch pad Double-click ClickDrag and drop Scroll Safety Precautions Using optical media drives Loading compact discs Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened Closing the DVD-ROM drawer Removing compact discs CD/DVD/Audio control buttons CD/Digital Mode button Before writing Writing DVD/CDs When writing or rewriting DVD/CD care Disk careDiskette care Important Safety Instructions Using the internal modem Properties menu Region selection Modem Selection SettingDialling Properties Disconnecting Connecting LAN Connecting LAN cable Disconnecting LAN cable Wireless communicationsWireless LAN Wireless communication switch Wireless communication LED Cleaning the computerTV-Out LED status Indication Moving the computer Typewriter keys Keyboard Soft Keys Alt Gr Key Combinations F1 ... F12 function keysSoft keys Fn key combinations Emulation keys Hotkeys Satellite A30 Series Keypad overlay Arrow modeWindows special keys Turning on the overlays Temporarily using overlay overlay off Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay onNumeric mode Temporarily changing modes Generating Ascii charactersHold Alt + Fn Power conditions Power and Power-Up Modes Battery indicator Power indicators DC in indicator Battery typesPower indicator Blinking amber Real Time Clock battery Battery pack Care and use of the battery pack Satellite A30 Series Satellite A30 Series Charging the batteries Procedures Charging time hours Battery type Power on Power off Battery charging noticeTime Maximizing battery operating time Monitoring battery capacity Retaining data with power off standby mode Replacing the battery packExtending battery life Removing the battery pack Installing the battery pack Panel power off/on Power-up modesSystem automatic Standby/ Hibernation Optional Devices Power devicesPC cards Cards/memory Installing a PC card Removing a PC card Memory expansion Installing memory module Removing the memory module socket cover Removing memory module Additional AC adaptor Additional battery packParallel printer Television External monitor Choose Appearance and Themes Satellite A30 Series Link IEEE1394 Precautions Point to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Security lock Problem solving process Troubleshooting Analysing the problem Preliminary checklist System start-up Hardware and system checklistSoftware Hardware Self test AC power Overheating power downProblem Procedure Battery LCD panel Keyboard Hard disk drive ProblemProcedureOptical media device DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM Multidrive & DVD-R/RW Match that on the DVD drive. Region codes are PC Card Printer Sound system Infrared portPointing device Touch pad Click the Pointer Options tab USB mouse USB TV output signal Memory expansion Standby/Hibernation Modem Check the rings before auto answer setting LAN Link IEEE1394 Monitor If you need further assistance Where to writeBefore you call Environmental Requirements SpecificationsBuilt-in Modem Network control unit NCU Communication specifications Certification agencies AC Power Cord and ConnectorsEurope Australia Europe USA and Canada United Kingdom Arabic Belgian Keyboard Layouts Danish French German Greek Hebrew Italian Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Swedish Swiss-German Turkish UK English US English Display Modes CRT Display Colour Depth Refresh Rate Hz Resolution If your computer is stolen Appendix E Owner’s details Toshiba Theft Registration Ascii Character Codes Appendix F IBM IBM IBM IBM IBM Glossary Satellite A30 Series Satellite A30 Series Satellite A30 Series Satellite A30 Series Erase See delete Floppy disk See diskette Satellite A30 Series Level 2 cache See cache Satellite A30 Series Port replicator See Card Station Satellite A30 Series Standby See resume Satellite A30 Series Index DVD Standby mode USB Wireless LAN Problems, 8-17 Socket Work habits