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Page 1: ...ite SATELLITE A30 SATELLITE A30 SATELLITE A30 SATELLITE A30 SATELLITE A30 SATELLITE A30 A30 A30 T202093 EN User s Manual User s Manual Choose freedom Choose freedom computers toshiba europe com Choose freedom ...

Page 2: ...o change without notice TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC OS 2 and PS 2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Celeron Intel Intel SpeedStep and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporati...

Page 3: ...computer yourself Always flow installation instructions closely Do not carry a battery in your pocket purse or other container where metal objects such as car keys could short circuit the battery terminals The resulting excessive current follow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in damage from burns Be sure that noting rests on your AC adapter s power cable and that the cable is ...

Page 4: ...d by hand be sure to have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the computer When travelling with the hard drive removed from the computer wrap the drive in a non conducting material such as cloth or paper If you have the drive checked by hand be ready to install the drive in the computer Your can put the hard drive through an X ray security machine but never but the drive t...

Page 5: ...such as a memory module by its edges not its pins When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub washing bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Avoid using a telephone other ...

Page 6: ...ectives Responsible for CE Marking is TOSHIBA Europe Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany Canadian Regulatory Information Canada Only This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications Note that Canadian Department of Communications DOC regulations prov...

Page 7: ...y result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Location of the required label Sample shown below Location of the label on the drive and manufacturing information may vary TOSHIBA CORPORATION JAPAN MINATO KU TOKYO 105 8001 1 1 SHIBAURA 1 CHOME CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER P...

Page 8: ...serstrlier af svageste klasse og at man ikke på apparatets yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig stråling APPARATET BOR KUN ÅBNES AF FAGFOLK MED SÆRLIGT KENDSKAB TIL APPARATER MED LASERSTRÅLER Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her gengivne advarselsmækning som advarer imod at foretage sådanne indgreb i apparatet at man kan komme til at udsætte sig for laserstråling OBS Apparaten inn...

Page 9: ...1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT The drive with the above label is certified by the manufacturer that the drive complies with the requirement for laser product on the date of manufacturing pursuant to article 21 of Code of Federal Regulations by the United States of America Department of Health Human Services Food and Drug Administration In other countries the drive is certified to comply with the requirem...

Page 10: ...tatement This product is designed to work with and is compatible with the following networks It has been tested to and found to confirm with the additional requirements conditional in EG 201 121 Germany ATAAB AN005 AN006 AN007 AN009 AN010 and DE03 04 05 08 09 12 14 17 Greece ATAAB AN005 AN006 and GR01 02 03 04 Portugal ATAAB AN001 005 006 007 011 and P03 04 08 10 Spain ATAAB AN005 007 012 and ES01...

Page 11: ...alifornia to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling HTT Hyper Threading Technology This is an innovative technology created by Intel and built into new CPUs including the one in this computer It allows a CPU to do two things at once in technical terms to run multiple task threads from a program which gives it a faster response time and better performance Not all m...

Page 12: ... to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time if you rest the computer on your lap for example your skin might suffer low heat injury If the computer has been used for a long time avoid direct contact with the metal plate supporting the I O ports It can become hot The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use This condition does not indicate a malfunct...

Page 13: ... 25ºC 77ºF at high altitude all temperature references are approximate CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration Under some conditions your computer product may automatically shut down This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions To avoid risk of lost data always ma...

Page 14: ...k port please refer to the paragraph Network connection Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA Europe GmbH The consequences of the use of this product in non approved working environments may be Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area Malfunction of or data loss fro...

Page 15: ...adhere to the following information on the use of the CD RW to minimise the risk of unsuccessful storing process As the storing may be unsuccessful despite your adhering to these information for example because of a defective storing medium you should even if the software indicates a successful storage always check if the data has been stored successfully About TOSHIBA Wireless Solution Not all mo...

Page 16: ...es or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organisation or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorisation to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment Safety Instruction for Wireless Products If your computer has wireless function all safety instructions ...

Page 17: ... Exhaust systems for gases such as poisonous gas etc and exhaust systems for smoke Equipment that must be set up in compliance with various laws such as the Fire Services Act the Construction Standard Act etc Equipment corresponding to that mentioned above Equipment linked with human safety or having a serious influence on the safe maintenance of public function etc because it is not designed or m...

Page 18: ...ic control equipment thereby causing an accident due to malfunction Do not turn ON the Wireless Communication switch in aircraft or in places that generate or can generate radio interference Radio waves can potentially affect them causing an accident due to malfunction Monitor possible radio interference or other troubles to other equipment while the product is used If any effect is caused turn OF...

Page 19: ...M dot Printed on 12 08 2003 as IM_A30EN Regulatory Information The Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards ...

Page 20: ...xxvii Icons xxvii Keys xxvii Key operation xxviii Display xxviii Messages xxviii Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Equipment checklist 1 1 Hardware 1 1 Software 1 1 Documentation 1 2 Features 1 2 Processor 1 2 Memory 1 3 Power 1 3 Disks 1 4 Options 1 4 PCMCIA Card 1 4 MODEM LAN card 1 4 Ports 1 5 Multimedia 1 5 Communications 1 6 Dimensions 1 6 Weight 1 6 Security 1 7 Special features 1 7 Utilities 1 9 O...

Page 21: ...Placement of computer 3 2 Seating and posture 3 3 Lighting 3 3 Work habits 3 4 Connecting the AC adaptor 3 5 Opening the display 3 6 Turning on the power 3 7 Starting up for the first time 3 7 Turning off the power 3 8 Shut Down mode Boot mode 3 8 Hibernation mode 3 8 Standby mode 3 10 Restarting the computer 3 12 Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery CD ROM or DVD ROM 3 12...

Page 22: ...necting LAN cable 4 17 Wireless communications 4 17 Wireless LAN 4 17 Wireless communication switch 4 17 Wireless communication LED 4 18 TV Out 4 18 Cleaning the computer 4 18 Moving the computer 4 19 Chapter 5 The Keyboard 5 1 Typewriter keys 5 1 F1 F12 function keys 5 2 Soft Keys Alt Gr Key Combinations 5 2 Soft keys Fn key combinations 5 2 Emulation keys 5 3 Hotkeys 5 4 Windows special keys 5 6...

Page 23: ...apacity 6 10 Maximizing battery operating time 6 10 Retaining data with power off standby mode 6 11 Extending battery life 6 11 Replacing the battery pack 6 11 Removing the battery pack 6 12 Installing the battery pack 6 13 Power up modes 6 14 Panel power off on 6 14 System automatic Standby Hibernation 6 14 Chapter 7 Optional Devices 7 1 PC cards 7 1 Installing a PC card 7 2 Removing a PC card 7 ...

Page 24: ...8 3 System start up 8 3 Self test 8 4 Power 8 4 Overheating power down 8 5 AC power 8 5 Battery 8 6 Keyboard 8 7 LCD panel 8 7 Hard disk drive 8 8 Optical media device 8 8 Multidrive DVD R RW 8 9 Printer 8 11 PC Card 8 11 Infrared port 8 12 Sound system 8 12 Pointing device 8 12 USB 8 14 TV output signal 8 14 Standby Hibernation 8 15 Memory expansion 8 15 Modem 8 16 LAN 8 17 Wireless LAN 8 17 Moni...

Page 25: ...14 15 ENGLISH using Euro_M dot Printed on 12 08 2003 as IM_A30EN Appendix A Specifications A 1 Appendix B AC Power Cord and Connectors B 1 Appendix C Keyboard Layouts C 1 Appendix D Display Modes D 1 Appendix E If your computer is stolen E 1 Appendix F ASCII Character Codes F 1 Glossary F 1 Index F 1 ...

Page 26: ...er If you are an experienced computer user please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to look over the Special features section of the Introduction to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computer Manual contents This manual has eight chapters three appendixes a glossary ...

Page 27: ...ary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms used in the text The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe identify and highlight terms and operating procedures Abbreviations On first appearance and whenever necessary for clarity abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses followin...

Page 28: ... and at the same time press the third Display S ABC Names of Windows or icons or text generated by the computer that appears on its display screen is presented in the type face you see to the left Text generated by the computer is usually preceded by the screen icon Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention Each type of message is identified as show...

Page 29: ... properly if you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer Save the box and packing materials for future use Check to make sure you have all the following items Hardware Satellite A30 Series Portable Personal Computer Universal AC adaptor and power cord USB FDD optional Software The following software preinstalled on your hard d...

Page 30: ...our dealer immediately Features The Satellite A30 series computer uses TOSHIBA s advanced Large Scale Integration LSI Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CMOS technology extensively to provide compact size minimum weight low power usage and high reliability This computer incorporates the following features and benefits Processor Processor Some configurations are equipped with a Intel Celeron p...

Page 31: ...r Battery pack 12 cells Li Ion 18650 size smart battery pack with 95Wh capacity Li Ion Battery Discharge time with main battery in standby mode is approximately 4 days Discharge time with main battery in shutdown mode is approximately 1 month 12 hours or longer charging time to 100 system on RTC battery The computer has an internal battery to back up the internal Real Time Clock RTC and calendar I...

Page 32: ... DVD ROM device Computers in this series can be configured with multiple types of optical media drive For more information on the optical media drives available talk to your dealer More information on using the optical media drive can be found in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Options Options 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB SO DIMM modules MINI PCI module 802 11a 802 11b 802 11a b 802 11g 802 11a g wireless LAN...

Page 33: ...vices such as digital video cameras Infrared The serial infrared port is compatible with the Infrared Data Association IrDA 1 1 standards It enables cableless 4 Mbps 1 152 Mbps 115 2 kbps 57 6 kbps 38 4 kbps 19 2 kbps or 9 6 kbps data transfer with IrDA 1 1 compatible external devices Multimedia Sound system Incorporates a Wave Table Synthesizer for advanced sound applications including 3D games D...

Page 34: ...o a telephone line LAN The computer has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T and Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100 BASE Tx Wireless LAN Some computers in this series are equipped with a wireless LAN mini PCI card that is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802 11a 802 11b 80...

Page 35: ...ointing device You can specify the time in the TOSHIBA Power Management Utility HDD Automatic Power Off This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a time specified Power is restored when the hard disk is accessed You can specify the time in the TOSHIBA Power Management Utility System Automatic Standby Hibernation This feature automatically brings t...

Page 36: ... the power without exiting from your software The contents of main memory is saved to the hard disk when you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 Getting Started for details Standby In Standby mode power to the system remains on but the CPU and all other devices are in sleep mode When the computer is in st...

Page 37: ...r of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use The following options are available Memory Modules Two memory modules can be installed in the computer Use only PC2100 or 2700 compatible memory modules See your TOSHIBA dealer for details Battery Pack An additional battery pack can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer Use it as a spare to increase your computer operating...

Page 38: ...r 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 Disk...

Page 39: ...to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details Previous Fast Rewind Skips back to previous tracks If held down while a song is playing it fast rewinds through it Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details Next Fast Forward Skips forward to previous tracks If held down while a song is playing it fast forwards through it Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details If Random or Shuffle is selecte...

Page 40: ...as external speakers Connecting headphones or other devices to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers Microphone Jack A standard 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductive type mini jack for a monaural microphone Line In Jack A standard 3 5 mm min line in jack enables connection of a stereo device for audio input Wireless Communication The Wireless Communi...

Page 41: ... the i Link model of the computer Not all versions have this feature This feature may not be present depending on your configuration PC Card Slot A PC Card slot can accommodate one 5 mm PC Card Type II You can install any industry standard PC Card such as a SCSI adaptor Ethernet adaptor or flash memory card Keep foreign objects out of the PC Card slot A pin or similar object can damage the compute...

Page 42: ... jack that lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a telephone line The modem is not supported in some marketing regions In case of a lightning storm unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem Ether LAN Jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN The adaptor has built in support for Eth...

Page 43: ...s closed before turning over your computer WIRELESS LAN SOCKET EXPANSION MEMORY SOCKET INLET VENTS OPTICAL MEDIA DRIVE BATTERY LATCH BATTERY PACK The bottom of the computer Wireless LAN Socket Consult your TOSHIBA dealer for installation of a Wireless LAN card Expansion Memory Socket Use this socket to install a memory module to increase your computer s memory Refer to the Memory Expansion section...

Page 44: ...NTERNET BUTTON TOSHIBA CONSOLE 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 ...

Page 45: ... the TV Out port with an S video cable While in this mode you cannot use your computer s built in screen This feature may not be present depending on your configuration Keyboard Indicators The keyboard indicators provide icons to let you the caps lock arrow mode and numeric mode functions Details are given later in this chapter Display Hinges The display hinges hold the display screen at easy to v...

Page 46: ...n the computer is in Digital mode This indicator is not present on all models DC IN The DC IN indicator glows green when DC power is supplied from the AC power adaptor Power The Power indicator glonws green when the computer is on If you put the computer in Stand by mode it pulses amber In Hibernation mode it doesn t glow Battery The Battery indicator indicates the condition of the battery s charg...

Page 47: ...use the keypad overlay light grey labelled keys as cursor keys Refer to the Keypad Overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard Numeric Mode You can use the keypad overlay light grey labelled keys for numeric input when the Numeric mode icon lights green Refer to the Keypad Overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard Caps Lock Caps Lock The Caps Lock LED lights when you press the Caps Lock key When thi...

Page 48: ...nally connected 3 diskette drive lets you use either double density 720 KB or high density 1 44 MB 3 diskettes for data transfer and storage Diskette Slot Insert diskettes into this slot Eject Button When a diskette is fully seated in the drive the eject button pops out To remove a diskette push in the eject button and the diskette pops out Check the disc in use indicator when you use the diskette...

Page 49: ...D DA Photo CD CD ROM XA Mode 2 CD R CD R W CD I Ready CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD Text Check the disc in use indicator when you use the Optical Media drive Do not press the eject button disconnect a drive or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could damage the CD DVD or the drive Optical Media drives and media are manufactured according to the specifications of six marketing regi...

Page 50: ...r It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz enabling you to use the computer in almost any country region To recharge the battery simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and the computer See Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details The AC adaptor Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no l...

Page 51: ...r Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery CD ROM or DVD ROM All users should be sure to carefully read the section Starting up for the first time Setting up your work space Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your computer A poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands ...

Page 52: ...torage media can be damaged by magnets Do not place the computer near magnetic objects or bring magnetic objects close to the computer Be careful of objects such as stereo speakers that produce strong magnetic fields during operation Also be careful with metal objects such as bracelets which can be inadvertently magnetized Do not operate the computer in close proximity to a mobile phone Leave ampl...

Page 53: ...oot rest to raise the level of your knees to ease pressure on the back of your thighs Adjust the back of your chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine Sit straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean back too far Lighting Proper lighting can improve legibility of the display and reduce eye strain Position the c...

Page 54: ...d stretch your wrists and hands a number of times during the day Frequently look away from the computer and focus your eyes on a distant object for several seconds for example 30 seconds every 15 minutes Take frequent short breaks instead of one or two long breaks for example two or three minutes every half hour Have your eyes examined regularly and visit a doctor promptly if you suspect you might...

Page 55: ...40 volts and 50 or 60 hertz For details on using the AC adaptor to charge the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case Please use the bundled adaptor 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor Handling the AC adaptor cord on this p...

Page 56: ...front of the computer should glow Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing 1 Slide the display latch on the front of the computer to the right to unlatch the display panel Opening the display 2 Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorous...

Page 57: ...tem Refer to the section Starting up for the first time in this chapter 1 Open the display panel 2 Press and hold the computer s power button for two or three seconds and release Turning on the power Starting up for the first time When you first turn on the power the computer s initial screen is the Microsoft Windows XP Startup Screen Logo Follow the on screen directions for each screen During set...

Page 58: ...eing accessed you can lose data or damage the disk 3 Click start and click Turn Off Computer From the Turn Off Computer window click Turn Off 4 Turn off the power to any peripheral devices Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge Hibernation mode The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk when the compute...

Page 59: ... the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System hibernate feature You can use the panel power off feature Starting Hibernation You can also enable Hibernation by pressing Fn F4 See Chapter 5 Keyboard for details To enter Hibernation mode follow the steps below 1 Click Start 2 Select Turn Off Computer 3 Open the Turn Off Computer dialog box Hibernate is not dis...

Page 60: ...tore operation press the power button If a network application is active when the computer automatically enters Standby it might not be restored when the computer wakes up from standby To prevent the computer from automatically entering standby mode disable Standby in the TOSHIBA Power Management Utility Open the TOSHIBA Power Management Utility and click the Power Save Modes tab Next select eithe...

Page 61: ... the display panel This feature must be enabled To enable it select the TOSHIBA Power Management Utility icon in the Control Panel and select the Advanced tab and then set your Power Buttons options to Standby 3 Press the power button This feature must be enabled To enable it select the TOSHIBA Power Management Utility icon in the Control Panel and select the Advanced tab When you turn the power b...

Page 62: ... for five seconds Wait 10 to 15 seconds then turn the power on again by pressing the power button Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery CD ROM or DVD ROM If preinstalled files are damaged use the Product Recovery CD ROM or DVD ROM to restore them To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software follow the steps below When you reinstall the Windows operating sys...

Page 63: ...he Touch pad simply move your finger tip across it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go TOUCH PAD TOUCH PAD CONTROL BUTTONS Touch pad and control buttons Two buttons below the keyboard are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer Press the right button to display a menu or other...

Page 64: ...Properties Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter to open the Mouse Properties window Click Click the left control button or tap the Touch pad one time Double click Click the left control button twice or tap the Touch pad twice Drag and drop 1 Select the material you want to move 2 Leave your finger on the Touch pad and move the material 3 Lift your finger to drop the materia...

Page 65: ...in the correct direction in order to avoid the risk of damaging the device 3 Handle this device only in electrostatically safe environments and do not touch connecting terminals with empty hands when mounting or removing this device 4 Do NOT do any of the following Do not use storage media DVD or CD that are not the correct size or shape or do not meet the minimum formatting requirements Do not in...

Page 66: ...d refer to the figures below 1 Turn on the power 2 a Press the eject button to open the drawer slightly Pressing the eject button b Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the computer s power is off If the power is off you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object about 15 mm such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button Manual...

Page 67: ...NGLISH using Euro_M dot Printed on 12 08 2003 as IM_A30EN 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 ...

Page 68: ...centre of the DVD CD until you feel it click into place The DVD CD should lie below the top of the spindle flush with its base 6 Push the centre of the drawer to close it Press gently until it locks in place If the DVD CD is not seated properly when the drawer is closed it might be damaged Also the drawer might not open fully when you press the eject button Closing the DVD ROM drawer ...

Page 69: ...n it wait for it to stop before you remove it 1 To pop the drawer partially open press the eject button Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully opened When the drawer pops open slightly wait a moment to make sure the DVD CD has stopped spinning before pulling the drawer fully open Turn off the power before you use the eject hole If the DVD CD is spinning when you open the drawer it could fly ...

Page 70: ...indows Media Player starts and CD audio play begins Windows Media Player starts and Digital Audio Data play begins The CD icon is displayed in the Windows Task Bar The Digital Audio icon is displayed on Windows desktop screen To play Digital Audio Data you must set the play list in the Windows Media Player The next time you play Digital Audio Data in succession the former play list will become act...

Page 71: ...ates CD R Taiyo Yuden Co Ltd Mitsui Chemicals Inc Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Ricoh Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd CD RW Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Ricoh Co Ltd DVD R Matsushita Electric Corporation Co Ltd Taiyo Yuden Co Ltd DVD RW Victor Company of Japan Ltd JVC TDK Corporation DVD RAM Matsushita Electric Corporation Co Ltd Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you write or rewrite Be sure t...

Page 72: ...does not contain any data you want to keep Erase destroys all data on the disk Do not perform any of the following actions Operate the computer for any other function including use of a mouse or Touch pad closing opening the LCD panel Start a communication application such as a modem Apply impact or vibration to the PC Install remove or connect external devices including the following PC card SD c...

Page 73: ...Wipe from the centre out do not wipe in a circular direction around the DVD CDs If necessary use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner Do not use benzene thinner or similar cleaner Diskette care Handle your diskettes with care The following simple precautions will increase the lifetime of your diskettes and protect the data you store on them 1 Store your diskettes in the container they ca...

Page 74: ...e modem cable from the telephone jack Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using you telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following 1 Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash...

Page 75: ...Panel the change may not take effect 2 The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar The Region Selection icon 3 Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of regions that the modem supports A sub menu for telephony location information will also be displayed A check will appear next to the currently selected region and telephony location 4 Select a region from ...

Page 76: ...gion selection A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony Open dialog box if the modem and Telephony Current Location region code do not match A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region code and telephony location are incorrect Modem Selection If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem a dialog box is displayed Select the COM port for your modem ...

Page 77: ...m 1 Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack 2 Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack Connecting the internal modem Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected If you use a storage device such as a DVD ROM drive or HDD connected to a 16 bit PC card modem speed might be slow or communication might be interrupted Disconnecting To dis...

Page 78: ...roperly before connecting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN using the computer s default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation Check with your LAN administrator regarding set up procedures If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable You cannot use a CAT3 cable If you are using Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T you ca...

Page 79: ... with IEEE 802 11 wireless LAN standard 802 11a 802 11b 802 11a b 802 11g 802 11a g It supports the following features This is a Certification Mark of the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Inc Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 54 11 5 5 2 and 1 Mbit s 54Mbit s is available only on 802 11a or 802 11g Frequency Channel Selection 2 4 GHz Roaming over multiple ch...

Page 80: ...apters TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and enable TV Out Use this jack to connect to a television Be sure to use a 4 pin type S video cable Cleaning the computer To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids around the computer Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer If the computer does get wet turn the power off immediately and l...

Page 81: ... moving the computer Check the Built in HDD and Optical Media drive indicators on the computer If a diskette is in the diskette drive remove it If a disc is in the optical media drive remove it Also make sure the optical media drive drawer is securely closed Turn off the power to the computer Disconnect all peripherals before moving the computer Close the display Do not pick up the computer by its...

Page 82: ... grey Typewriter keys The typewriter keys produce the upper and lower case letters numbers punctuation marks and special symbols that appear on the screen There are some differences however between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width Spaces which are created by a space character may also vary depending on line justification a...

Page 83: ...lt Gr Key Combinations Alt Gr The Alt Gr key at the right of the space bar is used in combination with other keys to create accented or special characters etc Note that some of the keys at the top of the keyboard bear three symbols not to be confused with the blue or white letters on the side of some other keys To generate the third symbol hold Alt Gr and press the key bearing the character you wi...

Page 84: ... Ctrl keys to the right of the main keyboard Since the keyboard is smaller and has fewer keys some of the enhanced keyboard functions must be simulated using two keys instead of one on the larger keyboard Your software may require you to use keys that the keyboard does not have Pressing the Fn key and one of the following keys simulates the enhanced keyboard s functions Press Fn F10 or Fn F11 to a...

Page 85: ...saver password is set the screen will be restored when you press any key or use the Touch pad Power save mode Pressing Fn F2 changes the power save mode Press Fn F2 once to display the Power Save Mode in a window Press the hotkeys again to change the setting You can also change this setting through the AC Power or Battery Power items of the Power Save Modes tab in the TOSHIBA Power Management Util...

Page 86: ... seconds by a pop up icon You can also change this setting through the Monitor brightness item of the Power Save Mode window in Power Saver Display brightness Pressing Fn F7 increases the display brightness When you press these hotkeys the current setting will be displayed for two seconds by a pop up icon You can also change this setting through the Monitor brightness item of the Power Save Mode w...

Page 87: ...tton Keypad overlay Your computer s keyboard does not have an independent numeric keypad but its numeric keypad overlay functions like one The keys in the centre of the keyboard with white letters make up the numeric keypad overlay The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad on the 101 102 key enhanced keyboard in figure 5 2 Turning on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can ...

Page 88: ...hout turning off the overlay 1 Hold down Fn and press any other key All keys will operate as if the overlay were off 2 Type upper case characters by holding down Fn Shift and pressing a character key 3 Release Fn to continue using the overlay Temporarily using overlay overlay off While using the normal keyboard you can temporarily use the keypad overlay without turning it on 1 Press and hold down ...

Page 89: ...an switch temporarily to Numeric mode by pressing a shift key Generating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation But you can generate these characters using their ASCII codes With the overlay on 1 Hold down Alt 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release Alt and the ASCII character appears on the display screen With the overlay off 1 Ho...

Page 90: ...wer conditions The computer s operating capability and battery charge status are affected by the power conditions whether an AC adaptor is connected whether a battery is installed and what the charge level is for the battery Power on Power off no operation AC adaptor connected Battery fully charged Operates No charge LED Battery green DC IN green LED Battery green DC IN green Battery partially cha...

Page 91: ...resume mode and shuts down No Battery installed Cannot operate LED Battery off DC IN off Power indicators As shown in the above table the Battery DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer s operating capability and battery charge status Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery The following indicator lights indicate the...

Page 92: ...o light Indicates the AC adaptor is not connected Power indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status with the AC adaptor connected Green Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on Blinking amber Indicates power is being supplied to the computer while the computer is in Standby mode The indicator blinks on for one second and off for two seco...

Page 93: ...ower it will be lost Battery type PA3250U 1BAS or PA3250U 1BRS is for use with TOSHIBA Notebook PC model Satellite A30 Real Time Clock battery The Real Time Clock RTC battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar It also maintains the system configuration If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged the system loses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop wor...

Page 94: ...ance Safety precautions Mishandling of batteries can cause death serious injury or property damage Carefully observe the following advisories Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instruct...

Page 95: ...other sharp object Never strike it with a hammer or other object Never step on it 5 Never try to charge the battery pack in any manner other than that described in the user s manual Never connect the battery pack to a plug socket or to an automobile s cigarette lighter socket It may rupture or ignite 6 Use only the battery pack supplied with the computer or other device or an battery pack approved...

Page 96: ...ution 1 Never continue to use a battery pack after its recharging capacity has become impaired or after the display of a warning message indicating that the battery pack s power is exhausted Continued use of an exhausted or impaired battery pack could cause the loss of data 2 Never dispose of battery packs with normal trash Bring them to your TOSHIBA dealer or to another recycling centre to save r...

Page 97: ...ot indicate a low battery condition 3 After the battery pack is charged avoid leaving the AC adaptor connected and the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery pack can damage the battery Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low the Battery indicator flashes amber indicating that only a few minutes of battery ...

Page 98: ...rge time Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions The battery is extremely hot or cold To make sure the battery charges to its full capacity charge the battery at room temperature of 10 to 30 C 50 to 88 F The battery is nearly completely discharged Leave the AC adaptor connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging Once a batte...

Page 99: ...ng to monitor the remaining operating time The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity will gradually decrease Therefore an often used older battery will not operate for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged Maximizing battery operating time A battery s usefulness depends on how long it can...

Page 100: ...s Battery 4 days minimum Standby mode 1 month minimum Shut down mode RTC battery 1 month minimum Extending battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack If you have extra battery packs rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period remove the battery pack Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Replacing the battery pack When the b...

Page 101: ...act do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode Data in memory will be lost 1 Save your work 2 Turn the computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is off 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Turn the computer upside down 5 Slide the battery latch to the right then pull the batte...

Page 102: ...explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements 1 Turn the computer s power off 2 Disconnect all cables connected to the computer 3 Hold the battery pack so that the label faces down and the connectors on the battery face the connectors on the computer 4 Gent...

Page 103: ... power in Chapter 3 Getting Started Panel power off on You can set up your computer so that power turns off automatically when you close the display panel When you open the panel power turns on in Standby or Hibernation mode but not in boot mode If the panel power off function is enabled and you use Shut down Windows do not close the display until the shut down function is completed System automat...

Page 104: ... External monitor Television i LINK IEEE1394 Security lock PC cards The computer is equipped with a PC card expansion slot that can accommodate one 5 mm Type II card Any PC card that meets industry standards manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor can be installed The slots support 16 bit PC cards including PC card 16 s multifunction card and CardBus PC cards CardBus supports the new standard of 3...

Page 105: ... hot install feature lets you install a PC card while the computer s power is on Do not install a PC card while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode Some cards might not work properly To install a PC card follow the steps below 1 Insert the PC card 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection Installing a PC card After installing the card refer to the card s documentation and check the con...

Page 106: ...ot Printed on 12 08 2003 as IM_A30EN Removing a PC card 1 Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Click the PC card you want to remove 3 Press the eject button of the PC card to extend the button 4 Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly 5 Grasp the PC card and remove it Removing a PC card ...

Page 107: ... more short beeps and then a long beep when you turn the power on In this case shut down the power and remove the incompatible memory module If you want to upgrade system memory you should only use certified modules Ask your vendor or check the TOSHIBA web site for a list of approved memory products Installing memory module If you use the computer for a long time the memory modules will become hot...

Page 108: ...ctors at about a 45 degree angle and press the module carefully to ensure a firm connection Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems 7 Push the module down so it lies flat Latches on either side will click into place to secure the module Installing a module 8 Seat the cover and secure it with one screw 9 Replace t...

Page 109: ...nected from the computer Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on You can damage the computer and the module 2 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery and one screw securing the memory module socket cover 3 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off 4 Push the latches to the outside to release the module A spring will force one end o...

Page 110: ...onnect any standard Centronics compatible parallel printer to your computer All you need is an IBM PC parallel printer cable Your dealer can supply one or you can purchase one at most computer stores The cable s connectors are designed so that it is impossible for you to connect them incorrectly To connect a printer follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer 2 Insert one end of the cable into the ...

Page 111: ...es whether it is colour or monochrome To change the display settings press Fn F5 If you disconnect the monitor before you turn the computer off be sure to press Fn F5 to switch to the internal display Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details on using hot keys to change the display setting Television A television can be connected to the video out port on the computer To connect a television foll...

Page 112: ...IM_A30EN To set the TV type follow the steps below 1 Click Start and then select Control Panel 2 Choose Appearance and Themes 3 Click Display to open the Display Properties dialog box 4 Click the Settings tab and click the Advanced button 5 In the Advanced dialog box go to the Monitor tab and select the Hide modes that this monitor cannot display option ...

Page 113: ...ro_M dot Printed on 12 08 2003 as IM_A30EN 6 Next click the Intel Extreme Graphics tab and then click Graphics Properties 7 Select the appropriate device from the icon panel on the left Set that device s resolution When that device is the primary display device the selected resolution will be used automatically 8 Click OK ...

Page 114: ...ted or in areas subjected to electronic noise Data can be destroyed If you are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub do not connect or disconnect other devices from the hub during data transfer There is a likelihood that data will be damaged Connect all devices to the hub before you turn on the computer s power Connecting 1 Make sure the connectors are properly aligned and plug the i LINK IEEE...

Page 115: ...i LINK IEEE1394 device and click 3 Disconnect the cable from the computer then from the i LINK device Refer also to the documentation that came with your i LINK device Security lock A security lock enables you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer Attach one end of a cable to the desk and the other end to the security lock slot...

Page 116: ...lt in data loss or damage You may destroy valuable problem related information that can help solve the problem Observe what is happening Write down what the system is doing and what actions you performed immediately before the problem occurred If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using PrtSc Isolate the problem Using the tools available to you such as the troubleshooting tips ...

Page 117: ...them in a permanent error log This will help you describe your problems to your dealer If a problem recurs the log will help you identify the problem faster Analysing the problem Sometimes the system gives clues that can help you identify why it is malfunctioning Keep the following questions in mind Which part of the system is not operating properly keyboard diskette drives hard disk drive printer...

Page 118: ...rd ware First run through the items in the preliminary checklist above If you still cannot correct the problem try to identify the source The next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your computer s hardware or attached peripherals Basic problems may occur in the following areas System start u...

Page 119: ...isplay information or messages except the TOSHIBA logo Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally The screen displays an error message Turn off the computer and check all cable connections as well as PC Card and memory module connections If the test fails again contact your dealer Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC outlet the battery pack is the...

Page 120: ...with the AC adaptor connected check the DC IN indicator Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for more information Problem Procedure AC adaptor doesn t power the computer DC IN indicator does not glow green Check the connections Make sure the cord is firmly connected to the computer and a power outlet Check the condition of the cord and terminals If the cord is frayed or damaged replace it I...

Page 121: ...and see if it works If it doesn t try another power source Check whether the battery is hot or cold If the battery is too hot or too cold it will not charge properly Let it reach room temperature Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to make sure the terminals are clean If necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery Check the Ba...

Page 122: ...ch key See your software s documentation If you are still unable to use the keyboard consult your dealer LCD panel Problem Procedure Lines appear broken Check if you are in DOS mode In DOS lines may appear broken because of the LCD screen s higher resolution The Windows display should appear normal No display Press hotkeys Fn F5 to change the display priority to make sure it is not set for an exte...

Page 123: ... problems continue Optical media device For more information refer to Chapter 2 The Grand Tour and to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure You cannot access a disc in the drive Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the disc is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the d...

Page 124: ...es section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Contact your dealer if the problems continue Multidrive DVD R RW For more information refer to Chapter 2 The Grand Tour and to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure You cannot access a disc in the drive Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the disc is properly seated It sh...

Page 125: ... I Ready PhotoCD CD Extra CD CD text DVD Video DVD ROM DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD drive Region codes are listed in the Drives section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precautions Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA Do not use the mouse or keyboard durin...

Page 126: ...ate Make sure the printer is turned on and is online ready to use Inspect the cable connecting the printer to the computer for damage Make sure it is securely connected A parallel printer connects to the parallel port Make sure the port is configured correctly Make sure your software is configured to recognize the printer Check your printer and software documentation Printer error Check your print...

Page 127: ... is enabled and that settings for I O address Interrupt level and DMA are correct for your software and do not conflict with other hardware devices that you have connected to the computer If problems persist contact your dealer Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation Touch pad Problem Procedure On screen pointer doe...

Page 128: ...ed as an hourglass wait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it Make sure the mouse is properly connected to the USB port Double clicking does not work Try changing the double click speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as instructed and click OK The mouse poi...

Page 129: ...d or USB keyboard If these devices do not work make sure the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation item in BIOS is set to Enabled This feature works only for mouse and keyboard Also the mouse and keyboard must be connected before you boot the computer If problems persist contact your dealer TV output signal Problem Procedure Display on TV is poor Make sure the TV type is correct for your area NTSC US or P...

Page 130: ...persist contact your dealer Memory expansion Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices for information on installing memory modules Problem Procedure Satellite A30 Series The computer hangs up and issue beep sounds A long beep three short beeps three short beeps and then a long beep Make sure the memory module installed in the expansion slot is compatible with the computer If an incompatible module...

Page 131: ...s application After making a call you can t hear a ring Make sure the tone or pulse selection in your communications application is set correctly Communication is cut off unexpectedly The computer will automatically cut off communication when connection with the carrier is not successful for a set time interval Try lengthening this time interval A CONNECT display is quickly replaced by NO CARRIER ...

Page 132: ...a LAN using the computer s battery power Check the TOSHIBA HW Setup program The Wake up on LAN option of LAN tab should be set to Enabled If problems persist consult your LAN administrator Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access consult your LAN administrator For more information on wireless communication refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure Cannot acces...

Page 133: ...st and brightness controls on the external monitor Press hotkeys Fn F5 to change the display priority and make sure it is not set for the internal display Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly If problems persist contact your dealer i LINK IEEE1394 Problem Procedure i LINK device does not function Make sure the cable is securel...

Page 134: ...ources of assistance first Before contacting TOSHIBA try the following Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation for software and peripheral devices If a problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Call the software company s technical support for assistance Consult the dealer you purchased your computer an...

Page 135: ...uirements Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5 C to 30 C 10 to 90 Non operating 20 C to 65 C Conditions Altitude from sea level Operating sea level to 3 000 meters Non operating sea level to 10 000 meters Built in Modem Network control unit NCU Type of NCU AA Type of line Telephone line analog only Type of dialling Pulse Tone Control command AT commands EIA 578 commands Mon...

Page 136: ...2 only for USA and Canada Bell 103 212A Fax ITU T Rec Former CCITT V 17 V 29 V 27ter V 21 ch2 Communication speed Data transmission and reception 300 1200 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 16800 19200 21600 24000 26400 28800 31200 33600 bps Data reception only with V 90 V 92 28000 29333 30666 32000 33333 34666 36000 37333 38666 40000 41333 42666 44000 45333 46666 48000 49333 50666 52000 53333 54666 ...

Page 137: ...ord must meet the standards for the country region in which it is used All cords must meet the following specifications Length Minimum 2 metres Wire size Minimum 0 75 mm2 Current rating Minimum 2 Amperes Voltage rating 125 or 250 VAC depending on country region s power standards Certification agencies U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 two conductor Australia AS...

Page 138: ...power cords must be VDE type H05VVH2 F and two conductor For the United States and Canada plug configuration must be a 2 15P 250 V or 1 15P 125 V as designated in the U S National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia and Europe USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approve...

Page 139: ...llite A30 Series C 1 Satellite A30 Series Version 1 Last Saved on 12 08 2003 14 15 ENGLISH using Euro_M dot Printed on 12 08 2003 as IM_A30EN Appendix C Keyboard Layouts Arabic Belgian Satellite A30 Series User s Manual C 1 ...

Page 140: ...Keyboard Layouts Satellite A30 Series C 2 Satellite A30 Series Version 1 Last Saved on 12 08 2003 14 15 ENGLISH using Euro_M dot Printed on 12 08 2003 as IM_A30EN Danish French German ...

Page 141: ...Keyboard Layouts Satellite A30 Series C 3 Satellite A30 Series Version 1 Last Saved on 12 08 2003 14 15 ENGLISH using Euro_M dot Printed on 12 08 2003 as IM_A30EN Greek Hebrew Italian ...

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Page 143: ...Keyboard Layouts Satellite A30 Series C 5 Satellite A30 Series Version 1 Last Saved on 12 08 2003 14 15 ENGLISH using Euro_M dot Printed on 12 08 2003 as IM_A30EN Russian Spanish Swedish ...

Page 144: ...Keyboard Layouts Satellite A30 Series C 6 Satellite A30 Series Version 1 Last Saved on 12 08 2003 14 15 ENGLISH using Euro_M dot Printed on 12 08 2003 as IM_A30EN Swiss German Turkish UK English ...

Page 145: ...Keyboard Layouts Satellite A30 Series C 7 Satellite A30 Series Version 1 Last Saved on 12 08 2003 14 15 ENGLISH using Euro_M dot Printed on 12 08 2003 as IM_A30EN US English ...

Page 146: ... computer s Intel 852GME Mobility Graphics Controller when display device is set to external monitor CRT Display Resolution Colour Depth Refresh Rate Hz 800x600 16bpp 32bpp 60 75 85 100 60 75 85 100 1024x768 16bpp 32bpp 60 75 85 100 60 75 85 100 1280x1024 16bpp 32bpp 60 75 85 100 60 75 85 100 1400x1050 16bpp 32bpp 60 75 85 100 60 75 85 100 1600x1200 16bpp 32bpp 60 75 85 100 60 1920x1440 16bpp 32bp...

Page 147: ...Please also keep the receipt of the computer you purchased Should your computer be stolen however we ll help you try to find it Before contacting TOSHIBA please prepare the following information which is necessary to uniquely identify your computer In which country was your computer stolen What type of machine do you have What was the model number PA number What was the serial number 8 digits When...

Page 148: ...N TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Technical Service and Support Leibnizstr 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number 49 0 941 7807 925 Country stolen Machine type e g Satellite A30 Model number e g PSA10E YXT Serial number e g 70123456E Date stolen Warranty seal e g 9813 123456 049 Owner s details Name Company Street Postal Code City Country Phone Fax ...

Page 149: ...ican Standard Code for Information Interchange ASCII on the following pages The characters in the IBM char column appear on your display when you type the corresponding ASCII code as described in Chapter 5 The Keyboard The characters that are printed however depend on the software you are using For most software the printed output for decimal codes 32 to 128 will match your screen display Satellit...

Page 150: ...0 000 NUL 01 001 1 SOH 002 02 2 STX 003 03 3 ETX 004 04 4 EOT 005 05 5 ENQ 006 06 6 ACK 007 07 7 BEL 008 08 8 BS 009 09 9 HT 010 0A 10 LF 011 0B 11 VT 012 0C 12 FF 013 0D 13 CR 014 0E 14 SO 015 0F 15 SI 016 10 16 DLE 017 11 17 DC1 018 12 18 DC2 019 13 19 DC3 020 14 20 DC4 021 15 21 NAK 022 16 22 SYN 023 17 23 ETB 024 18 24 CAN 025 19 25 EM 026 1A 26 SUB 027 1B 27 ESC 028 1C 28 FS 029 1D 29 GS 030 ...

Page 151: ...48 049 31 1 49 050 32 2 50 051 33 3 51 052 34 4 52 053 35 5 53 054 36 6 54 055 37 7 55 056 38 8 56 057 39 9 57 058 3A 58 059 3B 59 060 3C 60 061 3D 61 062 3E 62 063 3F 63 Dec code Hex code IBM char Sort seq 064 40 64 065 41 A 65 066 42 B 66 067 43 C 67 068 44 D 68 069 45 E 69 070 46 F 70 071 47 G 71 072 48 H 72 073 49 I 73 074 4A J 74 075 4B K 75 076 4C L 76 077 4D M 77 078 4E N 78 079 4F O 79 080...

Page 152: ...2 70 p 112 113 71 q 113 114 72 r 114 115 73 s 115 116 74 t 116 117 75 u 117 118 76 v 118 119 77 w 119 120 78 x 120 121 79 y 121 122 7A z 122 123 7B 123 124 7C 124 125 7D 125 126 7E 126 127 7F 127 Dec code Hex code IBM char Sort seq 128 80 Ç 67 129 81 ü 85 130 82 é 69 131 83 â 65 132 84 ä 65 133 85 à 65 134 86 å 65 135 87 ç 67 136 88 ê 69 137 89 ë 69 138 8A è 69 139 8B ï 73 140 8C î 73 141 8D ì 73 ...

Page 153: ... a 166 167 A7 o 167 168 A8 63 169 A9 169 170 AA 170 171 AB 171 172 AC 172 173 AD 33 174 AE 34 175 AF 34 176 B0 177 B1 178 B2 179 B3 180 B4 181 B5 182 B6 183 B7 184 B8 185 B9 186 BA 187 BB 188 BC 189 BD 190 BE 191 BF Dec code Hex code IBM char Sort seq 192 C0 193 C1 194 C2 195 C3 196 C4 197 C5 198 C6 199 C7 200 C8 201 C9 202 CA 203 CB 204 CC 205 CD 206 CE 207 CF 208 D0 209 D1 210 D2 211 D3 212 D4 2...

Page 154: ...Printed on 12 08 2003 as IM_A30EN Dec Dec code Hex code IBM char Sort seq 224 E0 α 225 E1 ß 83 226 E2 Γ 227 E3 Π 228 E4 229 E5 σ 230 E6 µ 231 E7 ϒ 232 E8 Φ 233 E9 Θ 234 EA Ω 235 EB δ 236 EC ϕ 237 ED φ 238 EE Ε 239 EF Λ 240 F0 Ξ 241 F1 242 F2 243 F3 244 F4 245 F5 246 F6 247 F7 248 F8 249 F9 250 FA 251 FB 252 FC η 253 FD 2 254 FE 255 FF ...

Page 155: ...ating current AC Electric current that reverses its direction of flow at regular intervals analogue signal A signal whose characteristics such as amplitude and frequency vary in proportion to are an analogue of the value to be transmitted Voice communications are analogue signals ANSI American National Standards Institute An organisation established to adopt and define standards for a variety of t...

Page 156: ... a value of 2 then 4 8 16 and so on For example the binary number 101 has a value of 5 See also ASCII BIOS Basic Input Output System The firmware that controls data flow within the computer See also firmware bit Derived from binary digit the basic unit of information used by the computer It is either zero or one Eight bits is one byte See also byte Bluetooth A short range radio technology designed...

Page 157: ...y is a high capacity disc that can be read from but not written to The CD ROM drive uses a laser rather than magnetic heads to read data from the disc CD RW A Compact Disc Read Write disc can be rewritten many times Centronics A printer manufacturer whose method of data transmission between a parallel printer and a computer has become an industry standard CGA Colour graphics adaptor A video displa...

Page 158: ... program A set of instructions written for a computer that enable it to achieve a desired result computer system A combination of hardware software firmware and peripheral components assembled to process data into useful information configuration The specific components in your system such as the terminal printer and disk drives and the settings that define how your system works You use the HW Set...

Page 159: ...oads when you turn the computer on dialog box A Windows element that requires the user to provide further information such as number of copies to print disk drive The device that randomly accesses information on a disk and copies it to the computer s memory It also writes data from memory to the disk To accomplish these tasks the unit physically rotates the disk at high speed past a read write hea...

Page 160: ...associated circuitry for direct drive TTL displays that supports 16 colour monochrome 640x350 and 16 colour 640x200 and 320x200 graphics and 16 colour 640x350 and 320x350 text modes erase See delete escape guard time A time before and after an escape code is sent to the modem which distinguishes between escapes that are part of the transmitted data and escapes that are intended as a command to the...

Page 161: ...to present information H hard disk drive HDD An electromechanical device that reads and writes a hard disk See also hard disk hard disk A non removable disk usually referred to as drive C The factory installs this disk and only a trained engineer can remove it for servicing Also called fixed disk hardware The physical electronic and mechanical components of a computer system typically the computer...

Page 162: ...ommands that specify how to perform a particular task interface 1 Hardware and or software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to another 2 To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information 3 The point of contact between user the computer and the program for example the keyboard or a menu interrupt request A signal that gives a compo...

Page 163: ...calculations MDA Monochrome Display Adaptor A video display protocol defined by the IBM Monochrome Display Adaptor and its associated circuitry for direct drive TTL displays that supports a monochrome 720x350 text mode megabyte MB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes See also kilobyte megahertz A unit of wave frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second See also hertz Memory Stick A...

Page 164: ... programs and data but you cannot use to start the computer See system disk non volatile memory Memory usually read only ROM that is capable of permanently storing information Turning the computer s power off does not alter data stored in non volatile memory numeric keypad overlay A feature that allows you to use certain keys on the keyboard to perform numeric entry or to control cursor and page m...

Page 165: ... the display that can be addressed by software Equal in size to a pixel or group of pixels See pixel peripheral component interconnect An industry standard 32 bit bus peripheral device An I O device that is external to the central processor and or main memory such as a printer or a mouse pixel A picture element The smallest dot that can be made on a display or printer Also called a pel port replic...

Page 166: ...gnals which include both contrast and colour information See also S video restart Resetting a computer without turning it off also called warm boot or soft reset To restart the computer press Ctrl Alt Del while the computer is on See also boot resume A feature that lets you turn off the power without first exiting a program and retain your data in RAM When you turn on the computer the screen appea...

Page 167: ...on options stop program execution and access the numeric keypad overlay software The set of programs procedures and related documentation associated with a computer system Specifically refers to computer programs that direct and control the computer system s activities See also hardware standby See resume stop bit One or more bits of a byte that follow the transmitted character or group codes in a...

Page 168: ...ificantly improved ease of use and reliability than earlier expansion methods V VGA Video Graphics Array is an industry standard video adaptor that lets you run any popular software volatile memory Random access memory RAM that stores information as long as the computer is connected to a power source W warm start Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off window A portion of the scr...

Page 169: ...eal Time Clock 6 4 removing 6 12 replacing 6 11 safety precautions 6 5 types 6 3 buttons CD Digital 4 8 CD DVD Audio control buttons 4 8 Internet 2 8 Power 2 7 TOSHIBA Console 2 8 TV Out 2 8 C cards Modem LAN 1 4 PC 1 4 PC card 7 1 CD care 4 11 loading 4 4 removing 4 7 writing 4 9 CD Digital Mode button 4 8 CD DVD Audio control buttons 4 8 Certification agencies B 1 cleaning the computer 4 18 Comm...

Page 170: ... enhanced keyboard simulation 5 3 Fn Enter 5 3 Fn F10 arrow mode 5 3 5 6 Fn F11 numeric mode 5 3 5 7 Fn F12 ScrLock 5 3 G General Precautions xii H hard disk drive problems 8 8 Headphone Jack 2 3 Hibernation automatic 6 14 problems 8 15 I i LINK 7 11 port 1 5 2 4 problems 8 18 indicators 2 9 keyboard 2 8 infrared port 1 5 2 4 problems 8 12 Internet Button 2 8 K keyboard 5 1 emulation keys 5 3 F1 F...

Page 171: ...numeric keypad 5 6 O Optical media drive 2 12 problems 8 8 safety precautions 4 3 using 4 3 Options 1 9 P Panel power off on 6 14 Parallel port 1 5 2 5 Parallel printer 7 7 PC Card 1 4 7 1 installing 7 2 problems 8 11 removing 7 3 Slot 2 4 ports DC IN 19 V 2 6 External monitor 1 5 External Monitor 2 5 Headphone 2 3 i LINK 1 5 i LINK 2 4 infrared 1 5 2 4 LAN 2 5 Line In 2 3 Microphone 2 3 Modem 2 5...

Page 172: ... Touch pad 8 12 TV 8 14 USB 8 14 USB mouse 8 13 Wireless LAN 8 17 Processor 1 2 R Real Time Clock battery 6 4 Restarting the computer 3 12 Restoring the preinstalled software 3 12 S Safety Instructions iii Seating and posture 3 3 Security 1 7 lock 2 3 7 12 self test 8 4 sockets Expansion Memory 2 6 Wireless LAN 2 6 Soft keys 5 2 Alt Gr Key Combinations 5 2 software restoring 3 12 Sound system prob...

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