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Toshiba Satellite M30X User Manual (231 pages)

M30X-S171ST User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.8 MB

Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Wireless Interoperability
7
Regulatory Information
8
Wireless Lan and Your Health
8
Device Authorization
13
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
14
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
19
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
20
Regulatory Statements
21
Table of Contents
28
Introduction
35
This Guide
36
Safety Icons
37
- Other Icons Used
  38
Other Documentation
38
Service Options
39
Chapter 1: Getting Started

40
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

77
- Computing Tips
  77
- Using the Keyboard
  79
  - Character Keys
    79
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    80
  - Function Keys
    80
  - Windows ® Special Keys
    80
  - Overlay Keys
    81
- Starting a Program
  83
- Saving Your Work
  86
- File Names
  87
- Printing Your Work
  88
- Backing up Your Files
  89
  - Restoring Your Work
    89
- Using the DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive
  90
- Powering down the Computer
  100
  - Using the Turn off Computer or Shut down Command
    100
  - Shutting down more Quickly
    101
  - Using Hibernation Mode
    103
    
    Using Hibernation
    104
    
    Starting Again from Hibernation Mode
    106
  - Using Standby Mode
    107
  - Using Standby
    108
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  110
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

111
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  111
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  111
  - Battery Notice
    112
  - Power Management
    112
  - Using Additional Batteries
    113
- Charging the Batteries
  113
  - Charging the Main Battery
    114
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    115
- Monitoring Battery Power
  116
  - Determining Remaining Battery Power
    117
  - What to Do When the Battery Runs Low
    118
  - Setting Battery Alarms
    118
  - Conserving Battery Power
    119
  - Power Profiles in Windows XP
    120
  - Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile
    121
- Changing the Main Battery
  122
  - Removing the Battery from the Computer
    122
  - Inserting the Battery into the Computer
    124
- Taking Care of Your Battery
  125
  - Safety Precautions
    125
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    126
- Disposing of Used Batteries Safely
  127
- Traveling Tips
  128
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Options

129
- Exploring the Desktop
  129
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    130
  - System Tray
    132
- Setting up for Communications
  133
  - Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
    135
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    136
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  139
  - The Internet
    139
  - The World Wide Web
    139
  - Internet Service Providers
    140
  - Connecting to the Internet
    140
  - Surfing the Internet
    141
  - Internet Features
    141
  - Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
    142
- Exploring Video Features
  142
- Changing the Display Properties Setting
  143
  - Display Settings Hot Key
    143
- Exploring Audio Features
  144
  - Recording Sounds
    144
  - Using a Microphone
    144
  - Adjusting Recording Settings
    145
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    146
- Using the I.link Port
  146
- Using PC Cards
  147
  - PC Card Supporting Software
    147
  - Inserting a PC Card
    147
  - Removing a PC Card
    148
  - Hot Swapping
    149
- Using the Bridge Media Slot
  150
  - Inserting Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO Media
    150
  - Removing Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO Media
    151
  - Inserting an SD™ Card
    151
  - Removing an SD Card
    152
  - Inserting an XD-Picture Card
    152
  - Removing an XD-Picture Card
    153
  - Inserting a Smartmedia Card
    153
  - Removing a Smartmedia Card
    154
Chapter 5: If Something Goes Wrong

155
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  155
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  158
- The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
  159
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  161
  - A Plan of Action
    162
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    162
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    164
  - Memory Problems
    166
  - Power and the Batteries
    166
  - Keyboard Problems
    168
  - Display Problems
    169
  - Disk Drive Problems
    171
  - DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Problems
    173
  - Sound System Problems
    174
  - PC Card Problems
    174
  - Printer Problems
    178
  - Modem Problems
    179
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  179
- If You Need Further Assistance
  181
  - Before You Call
    181
  - Contacting Toshiba
    182
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  183
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  183
Appendix A: Hot Keys

185
- Volume Mute
  185
- Instant Password Security
  186
- Power Usage Mode
  188
- Stand by Mode
  189
- Hibernation Mode
  190
- Display Modes
  191
- Enabling a Wireless Device
  192
- Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
  192
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  193
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

194
- Toshiba Computer
  195
Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba Computer

195
- Getting Started
  196
  - Starting Configfree
    196
- Configfree Utilities
  197
  - Connectivity Doctor
    197
  - Search for Wireless Devices
    200
  - Profile Settings
    202
  - Quick Connect
    204
- Using the Automatic Switch
  207
- Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
  208
- Glossary
  209
- Index
  224

Toshiba Satellite M30X User Manual (155 pages)

Toshiba Satellite M30X-102: User Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.29 MB

Safety Instructions
3
When Using Your Computer
3
If Problems Arise
10
Telephone Company Procedures
10
Type of Service
10
Fax Branding
11
General Precautions
11
Important Notice
11
Table of Contents
14
Preface

20
Manual Contents

20
Conventions

21
Chapter 1 Introduction

23
- Equipment Checklist
  
  23
  - Hardware
    23
  - Software
    23
  - Documentation
    24
- Features
  
  24
  - Touch Pad
    26
- Special Features
  
  30
- Utilities
  
  32
- Options
  
  34
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

35
- Front with the Display Closed
  
  35
- Left Side
  
  36
- Right Side
  
  37
- Back Side
  
  38
- Underside
  
  40
- Front with the Display Open
  
  41
- System Status Indicators
  
  43
- Keyboard Indicators
  
  44
- Optical Media Drive
  
  45
  - Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media
    45
  - Writable Discs
    45
  - Cds
    45
  - Dvds
    45
  - Formats
    46
  - CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
    46
  - DVD Super Multi Drive Supporting Double Layer
    46
  - DVD Super Multi Drive
    47
  - AC Adaptor
    48
Chapter 3 Getting Started

49
- Setting up Your Work Space
  
  49
  - General Conditions
    50
  - Placement of Computer
    50
  - Seating and Posture
    51
  - Lighting
    51
  - Work Habits
    52
- Connecting the AC Adaptor
  
  53
- Opening the Display
  
  54
- Turning on the Power
  
  54
- Starting up for the First Time
  
  55
- Turning off the Power
  
  56
  - Shutdown Mode (Boot Mode)
    56
  - Hibernation Mode
    56
    
    Starting Hibernation Mode
    57
    
    Automatic Hibernation
    57
  - Standby Mode
    58
- Restarting the Computer
  
  60
- Restoring the Preinstalled Software
  
  60
  - Restoring the Complete System
    60
  - Restoring TOSHIBA Utilities and Drivers
    61
Chapter 4 Operating Basics

62
- Using the Touch Pad
  
  62
- Using Optical Media Drives
  
  63
  - Loading Optical Media Discs
    64
  - Removing Optical Media Discs
    66
- Programmable Button
  
  67
- CD/DVD/Audio Control Buttons
  
  68
- Writing Cds on a CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
  
  68
  - Important Message
    68
  - Disclaimer
    68
  - Before Writing or Rewriting
    69
  - When Writing or Rewriting
    70
- Writing CD/Dvds on a DVD Super Multi Drive and a DVD Super Multi Drive Supporting Double Layer
  
  71
  - Important Message
    71
  - Disclaimer
    71
  - Before Writing or Rewriting
    72
  - When Writing or Rewriting
    74
  - Recordnow! Basic for TOSHIBA
    75
  - Data Verification
    76
  - DLA for TOSHIBA
    76
  - When Windvd Creator Platinum Is Used
    77
  - How to Make a DVD-Video
    77
  - How to Learn more about Intervideo Windvd Creator
    77
  - Important Information for Use
    78
  - Media Care
    80
  - Diskettes
    80
- Using the Internal Modem
  
  81
  - Important Safety Instructions
    81
  - Region Selection
    81
  - Properties Menu
    82
  - Setting
    82
  - Modem Selection
    82
  - Dialing Properties
    83
  - Connecting
    83
  - Disconnecting
    83
- Lan
  
  84
  - Connecting LAN Cable
    84
  - Disconnecting LAN Cable
    84
- Wireless LAN
  
  85
  - Security
    85
  - Wireless Communication Switch
    85
  - Wireless Communication LED
    85
- TV-Out
  
  86
- Setting up more than One Display
  
  86
- Cleaning the Computer
  
  87
- Moving the Computer
  
  87
Chapter 5 The Keyboard

88
- Typewriter Keys
  
  88
- F1 ... F12 Function Keys
  
  89
- Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations
  
  89
  - Emulation Keys
    89
- Hotkeys
  
  90
- Windows Special Keys
  
  91
- Keypad Overlay
  
  91
- Generating ASCII Characters
  
  93
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

94
- Power Conditions
  
  94
- Power Indicators
  
  95
  - Battery Indicator
    95
  - DC in Indicator
    96
  - Power Indicator
    96
- Battery Types
  
  96
  - Battery Pack
    96
  - Real Time Clock Battery
    97
- Care and Use of the Battery Pack
  
  97
  - Safety Precautions
    98
  - Charging the Batteries
    100
  - Battery Charging Notice
    101
  - Monitoring Battery Capacity
    102
  - Maximizing Battery Operating Time
    102
  - Retaining Data with Power off (Standby Mode)
    103
  - Extending Battery Life
    103
- Replacing the Battery Pack
  
  103
  - Removing the Battery Pack
    104
  - Installing the Battery Pack
    105
- Power-Up Modes
  
  106
- Panel Power Off/On
  
  106
- System Automatic Standby/ Hibernation
  
  106
Chapter 7 Optional Devices

107
- PC Cards
  
  108
  - Installing a PC Card
    108
  - Removing a PC Card
    109
- SD/MMC/SM/MS/MS Pro/XD Memory Cards
  
  110
  - Installing a Memory Card
    111
  - Removing a Memory Card
    112
  - Memory Card Care
    113
- Memory Expansion
  
  113
  - Installing Memory Modules
    114
  - Removing Memory Modules
    115
- Additional Battery Pack
  
  116
- Additional AC Adaptor
  
  116
- Parallel Printer (Parallel Port Model Only)
  
  117
- External Monitor
  
  117
- Television
  
  118
- I.link (IEEE1394) (I.link Model Only)
  
  120
  - Precautions
    120
  - Connecting
    120
  - Disconnecting
    120
- Security Lock
  
  121
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

122
- Problem Solving Process
  
  122
  - Preliminary Checklist
    123
  - Analyzing the Problem
    123
- Hardware and System Checklist
  
  124
  - System Start-Up
    125
  - Self Test
    125
  - Power
    126
  - Keyboard
    128
  - LCD Panel
    128
  - Hard Disk Drive
    129
  - Combo Drive
    129
  - DVD Super Multi Drive
    131
  - Diskette Drive (Optional)
    132
  - Sound System
    132
  - Printer
    133
  - PC Card
    133
  - Memory Cards
    133
  - Pointing Device
    134
  - Usb
    135
  - Standby/Hibernation
    135
  - Real Time Clock
    136
    
    Memory Expansion
    136
    
    Modem
    136
    
    Lan
    137
    
    Wireless LAN
    138
    
    Monitor
    138
    
    I.link (IEEE1394)
    138
  - TOSHIBA Support
    139
    
    Before You Call
    139
    
    Where to Write
    139
Specifications

140
- Environmental Requirements
  140
Appendix A Specifications

142
Display Modes

142
- Displaying Movies on a Tv or Crt
  143
Appendix B Display Modes

145
Power Cable Connectors

145
Appendix C Power Cable Connectors

146
If Your Computer Is Stolen

146
- Toshiba Theft Registration
  147

Toshiba Satellite M30X Maintenance Manual (211 pages)

Personal Computer

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 8.48 MB

Board Layout
4
Handling the LCD Module
4
Hardware Overview
4
Pin Assignments
4
Table of Contents
7
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview

11
- Features
  15
- System Unit
  20
- Inch Hard Disk Drive
  25
- Removable Drives
  25
- Power Supply
  26
  - Optical Device Drives
    26
- Batteries
  28
  - Main Battery
    28
  - RTC Battery
    29
Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures

31
Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics

72
- The Diagnostic Test
  76
- Executing the Diagnostic Test
  77
- Config Check Test
  81
- DMI Check Test
  82
- PIO Loopback Test
  83
- IEEE 1394 Test
  84
- Speaker Audio Test
  85
- Fan ON/OFF Test
  86
- Main Battery Charge Test
  87
- FDD Test
  88
- CD-ROM Test
  89
- Keyboard Test
  90
- Mouse (Pad) Test
  92
- LCD Pixels Mode Test
  94
- Lid Switch Test
  95
- HDD R/W Test
  96
- LAN Test
  98
- RTC Test
  100
- CD Control Button Test
  101
Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures

102
- Battery
  107
- Hdd
  107
- Expansion Memory
  107
- Keyboard
  107
- Modem
  107
- Display Assembly
  107
- Speakers
  107
- Display Mask
  107
- LCD Module
  107
- FL Inverter Board
  107
  - Battery
    113
- Pc Card
  115
- Optical Drive Module
  119
- Optical Drive
  121
- Wireless LAN Unit
  123
  - Expansion Memory
    126
  - Keyboard
    129
    
    Modem
    132
    
    Display Assembly
    134
    
    Top Cover
    137
- Touch Pad
  140
  - Speakers
    142
    
    System Board
    143
    
    Fan, Heat Sink, & CPU
    146
    
    Fan & Cpu
    146
  - Display Mask
    149
  - LCD Module
    151
  - FL Inverter Board
    153
    
    Fl Inverter Board
    154
    
    Series Screw Torque List
    157
    
    Reliability
    157
  - Table
    159
Appendix A Handling the Lcd Module

160
Appendix B Board Layout

166
Appendix C Pin Assignments

171
- System Board
  171
Appendix E Key Layout

199
Appendix F Series Screw Torque List

207
Appendix G Reliability

210

Toshiba Satellite M30X Brochure & Specs (28 pages)

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Toshiba Satellite M30X User Manual (231 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

Chapter 4: Exploring Your Options

Chapter 5: If Something Goes Wrong

Appendix A: Hot Keys

Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba Computer

Toshiba Satellite M30X User Manual (155 pages)

Table of Contents

Preface

Manual Contents

Conventions

Chapter 1 Introduction

Equipment Checklist

Features

Special Features

Utilities

Options

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

Front with the Display Closed

Left Side

Right Side

Back Side

Underside

Front with the Display Open

System Status Indicators

Keyboard Indicators

Optical Media Drive

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Setting up Your Work Space

Connecting the AC Adaptor

Opening the Display

Turning on the Power

Starting up for the First Time

Turning off the Power

Restarting the Computer

Restoring the Preinstalled Software

Chapter 4 Operating Basics

Using the Touch Pad

Using Optical Media Drives

Programmable Button

CD/DVD/Audio Control Buttons

Writing Cds on a CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive

Writing CD/Dvds on a DVD Super Multi Drive and a DVD Super Multi Drive Supporting Double Layer

Using the Internal Modem

Lan

Wireless LAN

TV-Out

Setting up more than One Display

Cleaning the Computer

Moving the Computer

Chapter 5 The Keyboard

Typewriter Keys

F1 ... F12 Function Keys

Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

Hotkeys

Windows Special Keys

Keypad Overlay

Generating ASCII Characters

Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

Power Conditions

Power Indicators

Battery Types

Care and Use of the Battery Pack

Replacing the Battery Pack

Power-Up Modes

Panel Power Off/On

System Automatic Standby/ Hibernation

Chapter 7 Optional Devices

PC Cards

SD/MMC/SM/MS/MS Pro/XD Memory Cards

Memory Expansion

Additional Battery Pack

Additional AC Adaptor

Parallel Printer (Parallel Port Model Only)

External Monitor