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Toshiba Satellite M30X-118 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

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Toshiba Satellite M30X-118 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

Television

I.link (IEEE1394) (I.link Model Only)

Security Lock

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

Problem Solving Process

Hardware and System Checklist

Specifications

Appendix A Specifications

Display Modes

Appendix B Display Modes