Grand Tour, Front with the display closed, Speakers | Toshiba A30

The Grand Tour

Satellite A30 Series

Chapter 2

The Grand Tour

This chapter identifies the various components of your computer. Become familiar with each component before you operate the computer.

Front with the display closed

The figure below shows the computer front with its display panel in the closed position.

CD/DVD/AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS* SYSTEM INDICATORS	DISPLAY LATCH	CD/DVD EJECT BUTTON

LEFT SPEAKER

OPTICAL MEDIA DRIVE

RIGHT SPEAKER

*Not available on all models

Front of the computer with display closed

System Indicators	The system indicators provide icons for
	monitoring the status of Disc Player, Audio
	Music, DC IN, Power, Battery, Built-in HDD and
	Diskette/Optical Media drive. Details are given
	later in this chapter.

Left & Right	The left and right speakers are placed along the
Speakers	front edges.

User'sSatelliteManualA30 Series	2-1

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Toshiba A30 user manual Grand Tour, Front with the display closed, System Indicators, Left & Right, Speakers

Contents

SatelliteA30 Trademarks CopyrightDisclaimer EU Declaration of Conformity Macrovision License of Notice Safety InstructionsWhen Using Your Computer Satellite A30 Series Satellite A30 Series Canadian Regulatory Information Canada Only EMC Regulatory InformationEU Declaration of Conformity Location of the required label Viii Description on Laser specification Manufacturer Type Network Compatibility Statement Modem warning noticeConformity Statement Lead Warning Bluetooth TechnologyImportant Notice HTT Hyper-Threading Technology Pressure or impact damage General PrecautionsStress injury Heat injury PC Card overheating CE compliance LCD DisplayCentral Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer Working environment Information on the secure use of the CD-RW About Toshiba Wireless SolutionWireless Interoperability Network connection class a warning Limitation of Liability Wireless LAN and your HealthSafety Instruction for Wireless Products Usage Restrictions Xviii Regulatory Information Table of Contents Using the Touch pad Using optical media drives Writing DVD/CDs TV-Out Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Using the internal modemWireless communications Disk care Care and use of the battery pack Power conditions Power indicatorsBattery types Replacing the battery pack If you need further assistance Problem solving processHardware and system checklist Appendix B AC Power Cord and Connectors Manual contents Preface Icons ConventionsAbbreviations Keys Messages Key operationDisplay Hardware Equipment checklistIntroduction Software Processor FeaturesDocumentation Processor Power Memory Pcmcia Card DisksOptions MODEM/LAN card Ports Multimedia Communications DimensionsWeight Special features Security Hibernation Low BatteryAutomatic Standby Options Wireless LAN KitUtilities Security Lock Front with the display closed System IndicatorsGrand Tour Left & Right Play/Pause Display LatchMode Stop Volume Control Wireless Wireless Communication Switch turns onWireless Communication LED on the left side Left side PC Card Slot Right sidePort Infrared port Modem Jack Back sideUSB Ports LAN Jack Underside Touch pad Power ButtonFront with the display open Touch pad Control Toshiba Console Keyboard IndicatorsInternet Button Button Digital IndicatorsPower Built-in HDD Caps Lock Arrow ModeNumeric Mode Diskette Slot Drives½ diskette drive Eject Button China Optical Media driveMongolia AC adaptor Setting up your work space Getting Started Placement of computer General conditions Seating and posture Lighting Work habits Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Starting up for the first time Hibernation mode Turning off the powerShut Down mode Boot mode Automatic Hibernation Benefits of HibernationStarting Hibernation Standby precautions Standby modeData save in hibernation mode Standby limitations Benefits of standbyExecuting standby Click start, click Turn Off Computer and click Stand by Restarting the computer Using the Touch pad Operating Basics Drag and drop ClickDouble-click Scroll Using optical media drives Safety Precautions Loading compact discs Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened Closing the DVD-ROM drawer Removing compact discs CD/Digital Mode button CD/DVD/Audio control buttons Writing DVD/CDs Before writing When writing or rewriting Diskette care Disk careDVD/CD care Using the internal modem Important Safety Instructions Region selection Properties menu Dialling Properties SettingModem Selection Connecting Disconnecting Connecting LAN cable LAN Wireless LAN Wireless communicationsDisconnecting LAN cable Wireless communication switch TV-Out Cleaning the computerWireless communication LED LED status Indication Moving the computer Keyboard Typewriter keys Soft keys Fn key combinations F1 ... F12 function keysSoft Keys Alt Gr Key Combinations Emulation keys Hotkeys Satellite A30 Series Windows special keys Arrow modeKeypad overlay Turning on the overlays Numeric mode Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay onTemporarily using overlay overlay off Hold Alt + Fn Generating Ascii charactersTemporarily changing modes Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions Power indicators Battery indicator Power indicator Battery typesDC in indicator Blinking amber Battery pack Real Time Clock battery Care and use of the battery pack Satellite A30 Series Satellite A30 Series Procedures Charging the batteries Time Battery charging noticeCharging time hours Battery type Power on Power off Monitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating time Extending battery life Replacing the battery packRetaining data with power off standby mode Removing the battery pack Installing the battery pack System automatic Standby/ Hibernation Power-up modesPanel power off/on PC cards Power devicesOptional Devices Cards/memory Installing a PC card Removing a PC card Installing memory module Memory expansion Removing the memory module socket cover Removing memory module Parallel printer Additional battery packAdditional AC adaptor External monitor Television Choose Appearance and Themes Satellite A30 Series Precautions Link IEEE1394 Security lock Point to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Troubleshooting Problem solving process Preliminary checklist Analysing the problem Software Hardware and system checklistSystem start-up Hardware Self test Problem Procedure Overheating power downAC power Battery Keyboard LCD panel Optical media device ProblemProcedureHard disk drive Multidrive & DVD-R/RW DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM Match that on the DVD drive. Region codes are Printer PC Card Pointing device Infrared portSound system Touch pad USB mouse Click the Pointer Options tab TV output signal USB Standby/Hibernation Memory expansion Check the rings before auto answer setting Modem LAN Monitor Link IEEE1394 Before you call Where to writeIf you need further assistance Built-in Modem SpecificationsEnvironmental Requirements Network control unit NCU Communication specifications Europe AC Power Cord and ConnectorsCertification agencies USA and Canada United Kingdom Australia Europe Keyboard Layouts Arabic Belgian Danish French German Greek Hebrew Italian Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Swedish Swiss-German Turkish UK English US English CRT Display Colour Depth Refresh Rate Hz Resolution Display Modes Appendix E If your computer is stolen Toshiba Theft Registration Owner’s details Appendix F Ascii Character Codes 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