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Toshiba Satellite Pro M30-873 User Manual (209 pages)

Toshiba Satellite M30-SP350: User Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.96 MB

Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions
4
General Precautions
10
Working Environment
12
Wireless Interoperability
14
Wireless Lan and Your Health
14
Regulatory Information
17
Table of Contents
23
Preface

29
Manual Contents

30
Conventions

31
- Abbreviations
  31
- Icons
  31
- Keys
  31
- Key Operation
  31
- Display
  31
- Messages
  32
Chapter 1 Introduction

33
Equipment Checklist

33
- Hardware
  33
- Software
  34
- Documentation
  34
Features

35
Special Features

41
Utilities

43
Options

44
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

45
Front with the Display Closed

45
Left Side

46
Right Side

48
Back Side

49
Underside

50
Front with the Display Open

51
Indicators

53
USB Diskette Drive (Optional)

56
Optical Media Drives

57
- Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media
  57
- Writable Discs
  57
- Formats
  58
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
  58
- DVD-R/-RW Drive
  58
- DVD Multi Drive
  58
Universal AC Adaptor

59
Chapter 3 Getting Started

60
Setting up Your Work Space

60
- General Conditions
  61
- Placement of the Computer
  61
- Seating and Posture
  62
- Lighting
  63
- Work Habits
  63
Connecting the AC Adaptor

64
Opening the Display

65
Turning on the Power

65
Starting up for the First Time

66
Turning off the Power

66
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)
  66
- Hibernation Mode
  67
- Standby Mode
  68
Restarting the Computer

70
Restoring the Preinstalled Software

70
- Restoring the Complete System
  70
- Restoring TOSHIBA Utilities and Drivers
  71
Chapter 4 Operating Basics

72
Touch Pad

72
Using the USB Diskette Drive

73
- Connecting 3½" Diskette Drive
  73
- Disconnecting 3½" Diskette Drive
  74
Using Optical Media Drives

74
- Loading Discs
  75
- Removing Discs
  77
Audio/Video Controls

78
- Mode Control Button
  78
- Controls for CD/DVD and Digital Audio
  79
- Next and Previous Buttons
  80
- Play/Pause and Stop Buttons
  80
- Audio
  80
- Volume Control
  80
Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive

83
- Before Writing or Rewriting
  83
- When Writing or Rewriting
  84
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD-R/-RW Drive

85
- Important Message
  85
- Disclaimer
  85
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Multi Drive

86
- Important Message
  86
- Disclaimer
  86
- Read/Write Function Chart
  87
- Before Writing or Rewriting
  88
- When Writing or Rewriting
  89
- Drag'n Drop CD+DVD
  89
- Data Verification
  90
- Video (DVD-R/-RW/-RAM)
  91
Media Care

92
- CD/Dvds
  92
- Diskettes
  92
Modem

93
- Region Selection
  93
- Properties Menu
  94
- Connecting
  95
- Disconnecting
  95
Wireless LAN

96
- Supported Features
  96
- Security
  96
- Wireless Communication Switch
  96
- Wireless Communication Indicator
  97
Lan

97
- Connecting LAN Cable
  98
- Disconnecting LAN Cable
  99
Cleaning the Computer

99
Moving the Computer

99
Heat Dispersal

100
Chapter 5 Keyboard

101
Typewriter Keys

101
- F1...F12 Function Keys
  102
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

102
- Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard
  102
- Hot Keys
  103
- Fn Sticky Key
  105
- Windows Special Keys
  106
Keypad Overlay

106
- Turning on the Overlays
  106
- Arrow Mode
  106
- Temporarily Using Normal Keyboard (Overlay On)
  107
- Temporarily Using Overlay (Overlay Off)
  107
- Numeric Mode
  107
- Temporarily Changing Modes
  108
Generating ASCII Characters

108
Chapter 6 Power

109
Power Conditions

109
Power Indicators

110
- Battery Indicator
  110
- DC in Indicator
  111
- Power Indicator
  111
Battery Types

112
- Battery Pack
  112
- Real Time Clock Battery
  113
Care and Use of the Battery Pack

113
- Safety Precautions
  113
- Charging the Batteries
  116
- Monitoring Battery Capacity
  117
- Maximising Battery Operating Time
  118
- Retaining Data with Power off
  118
- Extending Battery Life
  119
Replacing the Battery Pack

119
- Removing the Battery Pack
  120
- Installing the Battery Pack
  121
TOSHIBA Password Utility

121
- User Password
  121
- Supervisor Password
  123
- Starting the Computer by Password
  123
Power-Up Modes

124
- Windows Utilities
  124
- Hot Keys
  124
Panel Power On/Off

124
System Auto off

125
Chapter 7 HW Setup

126
Accessing HW Setup

126
HW Setup Window

126
- General
  127
- Parallel/Printer
  127
- Display
  127
- Boot Priority
  128
- Keyboard
  129
- Cpu
  129
- Lan
  130
Chapter 8 Optional Devices

131
PC Cards

132
- Inserting a PC Card
  132
- Removing a PC Card
  133
SD Cards

133
- Inserting an SD Card
  134
- Removing an SD Card
  134
- SD Card Care
  135
Memory Expansion

136
- Installing a Memory Module
  136
- Removing Memory Module
  138
Battery Packs

139
Universal AC Adaptor

139
USB FDD Kit

139
External Monitor

139
- Connecting a TV
  140
- Changing the Resolution
  140
Parallel Printer

141
I.link (IEEE1394)

141
- Precautions
  141
- Connecting
  142
- Disconnecting
  142
Security Lock

143
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

144
Problem Solving Process

144
- Preliminary Checklist
  145
- Analysing the Problem
  145
Hardware and System Checklist

146
- System Start-Up
  147
- Self Test
  147
- Power
  147
- Ac Power
  148
- RTC Battery
  150
- Password
  150
- Keyboard
  151
- LCD Panel
  151
- Hard Disk Drive
  152
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
  152
- DVD-R/-RW Drive
  154
- DVD Multi Drive
  155
- Diskette Drive
  157
- SD Card
  157
- PC Card
  157
- Infrared Port
  158
- Pointing Device
  158
- Usb
  159
- Memory Expansion
  160
- Sound System
  160
- External Monitor
  161
- Modem
  161
- Lan
  162
- Wireless LAN
  162
- TV Output Signal
  163
- Printer
  163
- I.link (IEEE1394)
  164
If You Need Further Assistance

164
- Before You Call
  164
- Where to Write
  164
Appendix A Specifications

165
- Physical Dimensions
  165
  - Environmental Requirements
    165
  - Ac Power Cord and Connectors
    168
  - Certification Agencies
    168
  - Keyboard Layouts
    170
  - Display Controller and Modes
    177
  - Video Modes
    177
  - If Your Computer Is Stolen
    181
  - Card Specifications
    189
  - Radio Characteristics
    190
  - Internal Modem Guide
    193
  - Installing the Internal Modem
    193
  - Removing the Internal Modem
    194

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Toshiba Satellite Pro M30-873 User Manual (209 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

Indicators

USB Diskette Drive (Optional)

Optical Media Drives

Universal AC Adaptor

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

Touch Pad

Using the USB Diskette Drive

Using Optical Media Drives

Audio/Video Controls

Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive

Writing CD/Dvds on DVD-R/-RW Drive

Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Multi Drive

Media Care

Modem

Wireless LAN

Lan

Cleaning the Computer

Moving the Computer

Heat Dispersal

Chapter 5 Keyboard

Typewriter Keys

Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

Keypad Overlay

Generating ASCII Characters

Chapter 6 Power

Power Conditions

Power Indicators

Battery Types

Care and Use of the Battery Pack

Replacing the Battery Pack

TOSHIBA Password Utility

Power-Up Modes

Panel Power On/Off

System Auto off

Chapter 7 HW Setup

Accessing HW Setup

HW Setup Window

Chapter 8 Optional Devices

PC Cards

SD Cards

Memory Expansion

Battery Packs

Universal AC Adaptor

USB FDD Kit

External Monitor

Parallel Printer

I.link (IEEE1394)

Security Lock

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Problem Solving Process

Hardware and System Checklist

If You Need Further Assistance