Front with the display open, Touch pad, Buttons | Toshiba A30

The Grand Tour

Front with the display open

The figure below shows the front of the computer with the display open. To open the display, slide the display latch on the front of the display and lift up. Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle.

		INTERNET	TOSHIBA CONSOLE
DISPLAY SCREEN		BUTTON*	BUTTON*	TV-OUT BUTTON* LCD LID SWITCH

POWER BUTTON KEYBOARD INDICATORS		TOUCH PAD	TOUCH PAD CONTROL
			BUTTONS
*Not available on all models
	The front with the display open

Touch pad	A pointer control device located in the centre of
	the palm rest is used to control the on-screen
	pointer. Refer to the Using the Touch pad
	section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

Touch pad Control	Control buttons below the Touch pad let you
Buttons	select menu items or manipulate text and
	graphics designated by the on-screen pointer.

Power Button	Press the power button to turn the computer’s
	power on and off.

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Toshiba A30 user manual Front with the display open, Touch pad Control, Buttons, Power Button

Contents

SatelliteA30 Copyright DisclaimerTrademarks 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 Bluetooth Technology Important NoticeLead Warning HTT Hyper-Threading Technology General Precautions Stress injury Heat injuryPressure or impact damage PC Card overheating CE compliance LCD DisplayCentral Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer Working environment About Toshiba Wireless Solution Wireless InteroperabilityInformation on the secure use of the CD-RW 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 Using the internal modem Wireless communicationsTV-Out Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Disk care Power conditions Power indicators Battery typesCare and use of the battery pack 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 Conventions AbbreviationsIcons Keys Messages Key operationDisplay Equipment checklist IntroductionHardware Software Features DocumentationProcessor Processor Power Memory Disks OptionsPcmcia Card MODEM/LAN card Ports Multimedia Communications DimensionsWeight Special features Security Low Battery AutomaticHibernation Standby Wireless LAN Kit UtilitiesOptions Security Lock System Indicators Grand TourFront with the display closed Left & Right Display Latch ModePlay/Pause Stop Wireless Wireless Communication Switch turns on Wireless Communication LED on the left sideVolume Control Left side Right side PortPC Card Slot Infrared port Back side USB PortsModem Jack LAN Jack Underside Power Button Front with the display openTouch pad Touch pad Control Keyboard Indicators Internet ButtonToshiba Console Button Indicators PowerDigital Built-in HDD Caps Lock Arrow ModeNumeric Mode Drives ½ diskette driveDiskette Slot 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 Benefits of standby Executing standbyStandby limitations Click start, click Turn Off Computer and click Stand by Restarting the computer Using the Touch pad Operating Basics Click Double-clickDrag and drop 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 communications Disconnecting LAN cableWireless LAN Wireless communication switch Cleaning the computer Wireless communication LEDTV-Out 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 Arrow mode Keypad overlayWindows special keys 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 Battery types DC in indicatorPower 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 Power devices Optional DevicesPC cards 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 Hardware and system checklist System start-upSoftware 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 Infrared port Sound systemPointing device 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 Specifications Environmental RequirementsBuilt-in Modem 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