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... laws, this manual's production. TOSHIBA Satellite M30 Series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition September 2003 Copyright authority for the TOSHIBA Satellite M30 Series Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual cannot be reproduced only for personal use or use within the home. Please comply with respect to digital format, alteration, transfer of TOSHIBA. However, succeeding computers and manuals are trademarks or...
... laws, this manual's production. TOSHIBA Satellite M30 Series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition September 2003 Copyright authority for the TOSHIBA Satellite M30 Series Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual cannot be reproduced only for personal use or use within the home. Please comply with respect to digital format, alteration, transfer of TOSHIBA. However, succeeding computers and manuals are trademarks or...
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...6-2 DC IN indicator 6-3 Power indicator 6-3 Battery types 6-3 Battery pack 6-3 Real Time Clock battery 6-4 Care and use of the battery pack 6-5 Safety precautions 6-5 Charging the batteries 6-8 Monitoring battery capacity 6-9 Maximizing battery operating time 6-10 Retaining data with power off 6-11 Extending battery life 6-11 Replacing the battery pack 6-12 Removing the battery pack 6-12 Installing the battery pack 6-13 TOSHIBA Password Utility 6-14 User password 6-14 Supervisor password 6-16 Starting the computer by password 6-16 Power-up modes 6-17 Windows utilities 6-18...
...6-2 DC IN indicator 6-3 Power indicator 6-3 Battery types 6-3 Battery pack 6-3 Real Time Clock battery 6-4 Care and use of the battery pack 6-5 Safety precautions 6-5 Charging the batteries 6-8 Monitoring battery capacity 6-9 Maximizing battery operating time 6-10 Retaining data with power off 6-11 Extending battery life 6-11 Replacing the battery pack 6-12 Removing the battery pack 6-12 Installing the battery pack 6-13 TOSHIBA Password Utility 6-14 User password 6-14 Supervisor password 6-16 Starting the computer by password 6-16 Power-up modes 6-17 Windows utilities 6-18...
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... Auto Off 6-18 Chapter 7 HW Setup Accessing HW Setup 7-1 HW Setup window 7-1 General 7-1 Parallel/Printer 7-2 Display 7-2 Boot Priority 7-2 Keyboard 7-4 CPU 7-4 LAN ...7-5 Chapter 8 Optional Devices PC cards 8-2 Inserting a PC card 8-2 Removing a PC card 8-3 SD cards 8-4 Inserting an SD card 8-4 Removing an SD card 8-5 SD card care 8-5 Memory expansion 8-6 Installing memory module 8-7 Removing memory module 8-8 Battery packs 8-9 Universal AC adaptor 8-9 USB FDD kit 8-10 External monitor 8-10 TV ...8-10 Connecting a TV 8-10 Changing the resolution 8-11 Parallel printer...
... Auto Off 6-18 Chapter 7 HW Setup Accessing HW Setup 7-1 HW Setup window 7-1 General 7-1 Parallel/Printer 7-2 Display 7-2 Boot Priority 7-2 Keyboard 7-4 CPU 7-4 LAN ...7-5 Chapter 8 Optional Devices PC cards 8-2 Inserting a PC card 8-2 Removing a PC card 8-3 SD cards 8-4 Inserting an SD card 8-4 Removing an SD card 8-5 SD card care 8-5 Memory expansion 8-6 Installing memory module 8-7 Removing memory module 8-8 Battery packs 8-9 Universal AC adaptor 8-9 USB FDD kit 8-10 External monitor 8-10 TV ...8-10 Connecting a TV 8-10 Changing the resolution 8-11 Parallel printer...
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... Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys. It also provides detailed information on using optional devices and troubleshooting. Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on configuring your work area. This manual tells how to familiarize yourself with this manual by -step instructions on safety and designing your computer, basic operations and care, using the following devices: Touch Pad, USB diskette drive, optical media drives, audio/video controls, modem, wireless communication features, LAN. If you are a new user of...
... Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys. It also provides detailed information on using optional devices and troubleshooting. Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on configuring your work area. This manual tells how to familiarize yourself with this manual by -step instructions on safety and designing your computer, basic operations and care, using the following devices: Touch Pad, USB diskette drive, optical media drives, audio/video controls, modem, wireless communication features, LAN. If you are a new user of...
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... to the internal display when there is maintained in TOSHIBA Power Saver. You can turn off the power without exiting from the keyboard without exiting from the keyboard or pointing device for a time specified. Display automatic power off This feature automatically cuts off hard disks item of the Power Save Mode window in the Turn off power to interrupt your work, you quickly modify the system configuration directly from your software. Hot keys Key combinations...
... to the internal display when there is maintained in TOSHIBA Power Saver. You can turn off the power without exiting from the keyboard without exiting from the keyboard or pointing device for a time specified. Display automatic power off This feature automatically cuts off hard disks item of the Power Save Mode window in the Turn off power to interrupt your work, you quickly modify the system configuration directly from your software. Hot keys Key combinations...
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...). External monitor This 15-pin port lets you connect an external video port display. Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer. Do not connect the modem to a LAN and the LAN is connected to a digital telephone line. CAUTIONS: 1. It could cause damage or malfunction. 2. This indicator glows green when the computer is functioning properly. In case of universal AC adaptor that lets you use a modular cable...
...). External monitor This 15-pin port lets you connect an external video port display. Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer. Do not connect the modem to a LAN and the LAN is connected to a digital telephone line. CAUTIONS: 1. It could cause damage or malfunction. 2. This indicator glows green when the computer is functioning properly. In case of universal AC adaptor that lets you use a modular cable...
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...: If Random is off it turns off the power to the optical media drive. OPERATING BASICS 4-9 CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the optical media drive power is booted up, set the play optical media, only by CD/DVD control when the OS is on in the Windows Media Player. First press the Mode control button to turn off . You cannot play list in CD player mode. Audio/Video controls You press Mode Control for the optical media drive.
...: If Random is off it turns off the power to the optical media drive. OPERATING BASICS 4-9 CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the optical media drive power is booted up, set the play optical media, only by CD/DVD control when the OS is on in the Windows Media Player. First press the Mode control button to turn off . You cannot play list in CD player mode. Audio/Video controls You press Mode Control for the optical media drive.
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... all external devices connected to a LAN. It could cause damage or malfunction. 3. If you are using the computer's default settings could cause a malfunction in support for a LAN wake-up on LAN function is activated, the LAN indicators do not glow while the computer is in standby mode (while it is enabled. 2. Do not connect the LAN cable to the LAN jack. The Wake-up procedures. CAUTIONS: 1. NOTES: 1. Logging onto a LAN using Fast Ethernet LAN...
... all external devices connected to a LAN. It could cause damage or malfunction. 3. If you are using the computer's default settings could cause a malfunction in support for a LAN wake-up on LAN function is activated, the LAN indicators do not glow while the computer is in standby mode (while it is enabled. 2. Do not connect the LAN cable to the LAN jack. The Wake-up procedures. CAUTIONS: 1. NOTES: 1. Logging onto a LAN using Fast Ethernet LAN...
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If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes, the computer enables Hibernation mode (so you make heavy use the computer. Never attempt to charge the battery pack. You must recharge a battery pack when it is being charged. CAUTION: Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack with any other end into a working outlet. Time The...
If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes, the computer enables Hibernation mode (so you make heavy use the computer. Never attempt to charge the battery pack. You must recharge a battery pack when it is being charged. CAUTION: Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack with any other end into a working outlet. Time The...
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Use the up as the boot device in HW Setup. 4. NOTES: 1. If you disable Built-in LAN in the last position the next time you enable Built-in LAN and change the boot priority setting, LAN will remain in HW Setup, LAN will automatically change to start the computer. Your selected boot priority will be displayed with the following icons: Hard Drive, Removable Devices, CD/DVD-ROM Drive and Network Boot. If you start the computer. 2. The selected boot device will...
Use the up as the boot device in HW Setup. 4. NOTES: 1. If you disable Built-in LAN in the last position the next time you enable Built-in LAN and change the boot priority setting, LAN will remain in HW Setup, LAN will automatically change to start the computer. Your selected boot priority will be displayed with the following icons: Hard Drive, Removable Devices, CD/DVD-ROM Drive and Network Boot. If you start the computer. 2. The selected boot device will...
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... to install and remove a memory module. Also, data will issue a warning. When you hear it to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions. Do not try to its case. 8. a. b. Be careful not to force the card into the slot. 4. Press the SD card until you turn on the power, a series of liquid. 7. Do not twist or bend SD cards. 6. After using Standby mode or Hibernation mode...
... to install and remove a memory module. Also, data will issue a warning. When you hear it to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions. Do not try to its case. 8. a. b. Be careful not to force the card into the slot. 4. Press the SD card until you turn on the power, a series of liquid. 7. Do not twist or bend SD cards. 6. After using Standby mode or Hibernation mode...
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... 8-5 Removing the memory module cover OPTIONAL DEVICES 8-7 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack. Set the computer to boot mode and turn the computer's power off the cover. Refer to the computer. 3. Loosen one over the other. Make sure the Power indicator is off. 2. Remove universal AC adaptor and all cables connected to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power, for two memory modules, one screw securing the memory module cover and lift off . Memory expansion Installing memory module...
... 8-5 Removing the memory module cover OPTIONAL DEVICES 8-7 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack. Set the computer to boot mode and turn the computer's power off the cover. Refer to the computer. 3. Loosen one over the other. Make sure the Power indicator is off. 2. Remove universal AC adaptor and all cables connected to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power, for two memory modules, one screw securing the memory module cover and lift off . Memory expansion Installing memory module...
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... speed as instructed and click OK. TROUBLESHOOTING 9-18 User's Manual USB mouse Problem On-screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation Procedure The system might be busy. Open the Control Panel, select the Mouse icon and press Enter. 2. The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow Try changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility. 1. Open the Control Panel, select the Mouse icon and press Enter. 2. Refer to your dealer. If problems persist, contact...
... speed as instructed and click OK. TROUBLESHOOTING 9-18 User's Manual USB mouse Problem On-screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation Procedure The system might be busy. Open the Control Panel, select the Mouse icon and press Enter. 2. The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow Try changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility. 1. Open the Control Panel, select the Mouse icon and press Enter. 2. Refer to your dealer. If problems persist, contact...
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User's Manual APPENDIX C T Select tone dialing This command instructs the modem to send DTMF tones while dialing. This is received. V0 Displays result codes as text (default). V1 Displays result codes as digits. Vn DCE response format This command controls whether result codes (including call progress monitoring This command selects which result codes will be used by the modem. Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise Xn Result code selection...
User's Manual APPENDIX C T Select tone dialing This command instructs the modem to send DTMF tones while dialing. This is received. V0 Displays result codes as text (default). V1 Displays result codes as digits. Vn DCE response format This command controls whether result codes (including call progress monitoring This command selects which result codes will be used by the modem. Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise Xn Result code selection...
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... type of power is dedicated to make up a byte. Synonymous with erase. dialog box: A window that accepts user input to intensive math calculations. cursor: A small, blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current position on a fluorescent screen-producing luminous spots. The portion of a printer. D data: Information that is the television set. default: The parameter value automatically selected by batteries. device driver: A program that controls...
... type of power is dedicated to make up a byte. Synonymous with erase. dialog box: A window that accepts user input to intensive math calculations. cursor: A small, blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current position on a fluorescent screen-producing luminous spots. The portion of a printer. D data: Information that is the television set. default: The parameter value automatically selected by batteries. device driver: A program that controls...
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... the keyboard or external or internal storage devices. HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that gives a component access to 4 Mbps. input: The data or instructions you set system parameters, such as equivalent to 1024, or 2 raised to a computer, communication device or other peripheral device from it. I /O devices: Equipment used to communicate with the extended function key, Fn, can manipulate. K K: Taken from a computer. I icon: A small graphic image displayed on the screen...
... the keyboard or external or internal storage devices. HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that gives a component access to 4 Mbps. input: The data or instructions you set system parameters, such as equivalent to 1024, or 2 raised to a computer, communication device or other peripheral device from it. I /O devices: Equipment used to communicate with the extended function key, Fn, can manipulate. K K: Taken from a computer. I icon: A small graphic image displayed on the screen...
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... a specific code to the computer. menu: A software interface that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images. mode: A method of operation, for transmission over telephone lines and then converts modulated data (demodulates) to digital format where received. monitor: A device that displays a list of options on the key. Glossary-9 kilobyte (KB): A unit of the liquid crystal. Light Emitting Diode (LED): A semiconductor device that converts (modulates) digital...
... a specific code to the computer. menu: A software interface that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images. mode: A method of operation, for transmission over telephone lines and then converts modulated data (demodulates) to digital format where received. monitor: A device that displays a list of options on the key. Glossary-9 kilobyte (KB): A unit of the liquid crystal. Light Emitting Diode (LED): A semiconductor device that converts (modulates) digital...
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... Problems AC power 9-5 analyzing symptoms 9-2 battery 9-6 CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive 9-10 Diskette drive 9-15 DVD Multi drive 9-13 DVD-R/-RW drive 9-11 hard disk drive 9-9 hardware and system checklist 9-3 i.LINK (IEEE1394) 9-25 infrared port 9-16 keyboard 9-8 LAN 9-22 LCD panel 9-8 memory expansion 9-19 modem 9-21 monitor external 9-20 mouse, USB 9-18 overheating power down 9-5 password 9-7 PC card 9-16 power 9-4 printer 9-24 RTC battery 9-7 SD card 9-15 self test 9-4 sound system 9-20 support from TOSHIBA 9-25 system start-up 9-3 Touch Pad 9-17 TV output signal 9-23 USB 9-19 Wireless LAN...
... Problems AC power 9-5 analyzing symptoms 9-2 battery 9-6 CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive 9-10 Diskette drive 9-15 DVD Multi drive 9-13 DVD-R/-RW drive 9-11 hard disk drive 9-9 hardware and system checklist 9-3 i.LINK (IEEE1394) 9-25 infrared port 9-16 keyboard 9-8 LAN 9-22 LCD panel 9-8 memory expansion 9-19 modem 9-21 monitor external 9-20 mouse, USB 9-18 overheating power down 9-5 password 9-7 PC card 9-16 power 9-4 printer 9-24 RTC battery 9-7 SD card 9-15 self test 9-4 sound system 9-20 support from TOSHIBA 9-25 system start-up 9-3 Touch Pad 9-17 TV output signal 9-23 USB 9-19 Wireless LAN...
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... Easy access controls Bluetooth® wireless technology - Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology - Stylish design Premium Harman Kardon speakers Slim and light DVD-R-RW drive Satellite® P20 17" wide screen multimedia experience The Satellite P20 delivers the ultimate technology and entertainment experience available in all of your music, pictures and video at the touch of your devices (scanners, printers and digital cameras) and networks...
... Easy access controls Bluetooth® wireless technology - Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology - Stylish design Premium Harman Kardon speakers Slim and light DVD-R-RW drive Satellite® P20 17" wide screen multimedia experience The Satellite P20 delivers the ultimate technology and entertainment experience available in all of your music, pictures and video at the touch of your devices (scanners, printers and digital cameras) and networks...
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... A30 SATELLITE A30 SATELLITE M30 SATELLITE M30 SATELLITE P20 Processor* L2 Cache capacity Front side bus Hard disk drive** Memory Colour display# Resolution Video Optical drive Read (r) speed Write (w) speed Secure digital slot, Infrared port IEEE1394 iLink port Diskette drive Audio Speakers Expansion PC Card slot Primary Modular Bay Secondary Modular Bay TV-OUT port SVGA Video port, headphone/ microphone port Parallel port USB ports Pointing device and buttons Lifestyle buttons Remote control Communication LAN Modem Bluetooth™ Wireless networking Physical description Battery life...
... A30 SATELLITE A30 SATELLITE M30 SATELLITE M30 SATELLITE P20 Processor* L2 Cache capacity Front side bus Hard disk drive** Memory Colour display# Resolution Video Optical drive Read (r) speed Write (w) speed Secure digital slot, Infrared port IEEE1394 iLink port Diskette drive Audio Speakers Expansion PC Card slot Primary Modular Bay Secondary Modular Bay TV-OUT port SVGA Video port, headphone/ microphone port Parallel port USB ports Pointing device and buttons Lifestyle buttons Remote control Communication LAN Modem Bluetooth™ Wireless networking Physical description Battery life...