Toshiba A30 specification

Operating Basics

3.Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened.

Pulling the drawer open

4.Lay the DVD/CD, label side up, in the drawer.

Inserting a DVD/CD

Be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction.

Satellite A30 Series

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Toshiba A30 user manual Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened

Contents

SatelliteA30 EU Declaration of Conformity CopyrightDisclaimer Trademarks 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 HTT Hyper-Threading Technology Bluetooth TechnologyImportant Notice Lead Warning PC Card overheating General PrecautionsStress injury Heat injury Pressure or impact damage Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer LCD DisplayCE compliance Working environment Network connection class a warning About Toshiba Wireless SolutionWireless Interoperability Information on the secure use of the CD-RW 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 Disk care Using the internal modemWireless communications TV-Out Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Replacing the battery pack Power conditions Power indicatorsBattery types Care and use of the battery pack Hardware and system checklist Problem solving processIf you need further assistance Appendix B AC Power Cord and Connectors Preface Manual contents Keys ConventionsAbbreviations Icons Display Key operationMessages Software Equipment checklistIntroduction Hardware Processor FeaturesDocumentation Processor Memory Power MODEM/LAN card DisksOptions Pcmcia Card Multimedia Ports Weight DimensionsCommunications Security Special features Standby Low BatteryAutomatic Hibernation Security Lock Wireless LAN KitUtilities Options Left & Right System IndicatorsGrand Tour Front with the display closed Stop Display LatchMode Play/Pause Left side Wireless Wireless Communication Switch turns onWireless Communication LED on the left side Volume Control Infrared port Right sidePort PC Card Slot LAN Jack Back sideUSB Ports Modem Jack Underside Touch pad Control Power ButtonFront with the display open Touch pad Button Keyboard IndicatorsInternet Button Toshiba Console Built-in HDD IndicatorsPower Digital Numeric Mode Arrow ModeCaps Lock Eject Button Drives½ diskette drive Diskette Slot 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 Click start, click Turn Off Computer and click Stand by Benefits of standbyExecuting standby Standby limitations Restarting the computer Operating Basics Using the Touch pad Scroll ClickDouble-click Drag and drop 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 Wireless communication switch Wireless communicationsDisconnecting LAN cable Wireless LAN LED status Indication Cleaning the computerWireless communication LED TV-Out 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 Turning on the overlays Arrow modeKeypad overlay Windows special keys 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 Blinking amber Battery typesDC in indicator Power indicator 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 Cards/memory Power devicesOptional Devices PC cards 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 Hardware Hardware and system checklistSystem start-up Software 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 Touch pad Infrared portSound system Pointing device 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 Network control unit NCU SpecificationsEnvironmental Requirements Built-in Modem 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