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TOSHIBA

Satellite M30 Series

Portable Personal Computer

User’s Manual

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Default Chapter3
- Fcc Information3
- Fcc Conditions4
- VCCI Class B Information4
- Conformity Statement5
- Modem Warning Notice5
- Network Compatibility Statement5
- Japan Regulations6
- Region Selection6
- Type of Service6
- Fax Branding7
- If Problems Arise7
- Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment8
- Modem Warning Notice for Australia9
- Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand9
- Notes for Use of this Device in New Zealand10
- General Conditions12
- Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions13
- International Precautions17
- Table of Contents19
Preface26
Manual Contents26
Conventions27
- Abbreviations27
- Icons27
- Keys27
- Key Operation28
- Display28
- Messages28
General Precautions29
Stress Injury29
Heat Injury29
Pressure or Impact Damage29
PC Card Overheating30
Mobile Phone30
Central Processing Unit (CPU) Performance Disclaimer30
Chapter 1 Introduction31
Equipment Checklist31
- Hardware31
- Software31
- Documentation32
Features32
- Pointing Device34
Special Features37
Utilities39
Options40
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour41
Front with the Display Closed41
Left Side42
Right Side43
Back Side44
Underside46
Front with the Display Open47
Indicators49
USB Diskette Drive52
- Specifications53
Optical Media Drives53
- Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media53
- Writable Discs53
- Formats54
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive54
- DVD-R/-RW Drive55
- DVD Multi Drive55
Universal AC Adaptor56
Chapter 3 Getting Started57
Setting up Your Work Space57
- General Conditions58
- Placement of the Computer58
- Seating and Posture59
- Lighting60
- Work Habits60
Connecting the Universal AC Adaptor61
Opening the Display62
Turning on the Power62
Starting up for the First Time63
Turning off the Power63
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)63
- Hibernation Mode64
  - Automatic Hibernation65
  - Starting Hibernation65
- Standby Mode66
Restarting the Computer68
Restoring the Preinstalled Software68
Chapter 4 Operating Basics69
Touch Pad69
Using the USB Diskette Drive70
- Connecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive70
- Disconnecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive71
Using Optical Media Drives71
- Loading Discs72
- Removing Discs75
Audio/Video Controls76
- Mode Control Button76
- Controls for CD/DVD and Digital Audio76
- Next and Previous Buttons77
- Play/Pause and Stop Buttons78
- Audio78
Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive80
- Before Writing or Rewriting80
- When Writing or Rewriting81
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD-R/-RW Drive82
- Important Message82
- Disclaimer82
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Multi Drive83
- Important Message83
- Disclaimer83
- Read/Write Function Chart84
- Before Writing or Rewriting86
- When Writing or Rewriting87
- Drag'n Drop CD+DVD87
- Data Verification89
- Video (DVD-R/-RW/-RAM)89
Media Care90
- CD/Dvds90
- Diskettes90
Modem91
- Region Selection91
- Properties Menu92
- Connecting93
- Disconnecting93
Wireless LAN94
- Supported Features94
- Security95
- Wireless Communication Switch95
- Wireless Communication Indicator95
Lan96
- Connecting LAN Cable96
- Disconnecting LAN Cable97
Cleaning the Computer98
Moving the Computer98
Heat Dispersal99
Chapter 5 The Keyboard101
Typewriter Keys101
F1 ... F12 Function Keys102
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations102
- Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard102
- Hot Keys104
- Fn Sticky Key106
Windows Special Keys107
Keypad Overlay107
- Turning on the Overlays107
- Temporarily Using Normal Keyboard (Overlay On)108
- Temporarily Using Overlay (Overlay Off)109
- Temporarily Changing Modes109
Generating ASCII Characters109
Chapter 6 Power111
Power Conditions111
Power Indicators112
- Battery Indicator112
- DC in Indicator113
- Power Indicator113
Battery Types113
- Battery Pack113
- Real Time Clock Battery114
Care and Use of the Battery Pack115
- Safety Precautions115
- Charging the Batteries118
- Battery Charging Notice119
- Monitoring Battery Capacity119
- Maximizing Battery Operating Time120
- Retaining Data with Power off121
- Extending Battery Life121
Replacing the Battery Pack122
- Removing the Battery Pack122
- Installing the Battery Pack123
TOSHIBA Password Utility124
- User Password124
- Supervisor Password126
- Starting the Computer by Password126
Power-Up Modes127
- Windows Utilities128
- Hot Keys128
Panel Power On/Off128
System Auto off128
Chapter 7 HW Setup129
Accessing HW Setup129
HW Setup Window129
- General129
- Parallel/Printer130
- Display130
- Boot Priority130
- Keyboard132
- Cpu132
- Lan133
  - Wake-Up on LAN133
  - Peripheral Devices135
Chapter 8 Optional Devices135
- Power Devices135
PC Cards136
- Inserting a PC Card136
- Removing a PC Card137
SD Cards138
- Inserting an SD Card138
- Removing an SD Card139
- SD Card Care139
Memory Expansion140
- Installing Memory Module141
- Removing Memory Module142
Battery Packs143
Universal AC Adaptor143
USB FDD Kit144
External Monitor144
- Connecting a TV144
- Changing the Resolution145
Parallel Printer145
I.link (IEEE1394)146
- Precautions146
- Connecting147
- Disconnecting147
Security Lock148
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting149
Problem Solving Process149
- Preliminary Checklist149
- Analyzing the Problem150
Hardware and System Checklist151
- System Start-Up151
- Self Test152
- Power152
- Overheating Power down153
- Ac Power153
- Password155
- Rtc Battery155
- Keyboard156
- LCD Panel156
- Hard Disk Drive157
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive158
- DVD-R/-RW Drive159
- DVD Multi Drive161
- Diskette Drive163
- SD Card163
- PC Card164
- Infrared Port164
- Pointing Device165
- Usb Mouse166
- Usb167
- Memory Expansion167
- Sound System168
- Monitor168
- Modem169
- Lan170
- Wireless LAN171
- TV Output Signal171
- Printer172
- I.link (IEEE1394)173
TOSHIBA Support173
- Before You Call173
- Where to Write174
Appendix A175
- Built-In Modem176
Specifications175
Appendix B Display Controller and Modes177
- Video Modes178
Appendix C183
AT Commands183
- Escape Sequence183
- Repeat Last Command183
- Bn Communication Standard Setting184
- Echo Command185
- Ln Monitor Speaker Volume186
- Mn Monitor Speaker Mode186
- Nn Modulation Handshake186
- Vn DCE Response Format188
- Load Factory Settings190
- Gn V.22Bis Guard Tone Control191
- Kn Local Flow Control Selection191
- Tn Self-Test Commands191
- Display Current Configuration192
- Store Current Configuration192
- Vn Protocol Result Code194
- Cn Data Compression Control194
- S-Register Values195
- AT Command Set Result Codes200
Appendix D207
Appendix E207
Appendix F207
- Internal Modem Guide207
- Installing the Internal Modem207
- Card Specifications209
- Radio Characteristics209
- Wireless LAN209
- Supported Frequency Sub-Bands210
Appendix G213
Appendix H213
- United Kingdom214
- Usa and Canada214
Ac Power Cord and Connectors213
Appendix I215
- Cache Memory219
- Dialog Box221
- Disk Drive222
- Write Protection229
Parts Numbers215

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Brand	Toshiba
Model	M30
Category	Laptop
Language	English

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