Toshiba 30 dvd, 35 dvd User Manual

User’s Manual

30DVD/35DVD

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Toshiba Satellite 30DVD/35DVD Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual

First edition September 2000

The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice.

TOSHIBA CORPORATION (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.

Trademarks

Intel is a registered trademark and Celeron is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT, NetMeeting, and Outlook are

registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak. PS/2 is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. SoundBlaster is a registered trademark of Creative Technology, Ltd. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

EU Declaration of Conformity

This product carries the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European

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Directives. CE Marking is the responsibility of Toshiba Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.

General Precautions

Toshiba computers are designed to optimise safety, minimise strain and withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual.

Stress injury

Carefully read the Safety Instruction Manual. It contains information on prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists than can be caused by extensive keyboard use. The User's Guide also includes information on workspace design; posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress.

Heat Warning

The base of the PC can become very warm; while the temperature will not be too hot to touch, prolonged physical contact may result in a temporary heat imprint on the skin. It is recommended that prolonged physical contact be avoided.

Also, if the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with the metal plate supporting the I/O ports. It can become hot.

Mobile phones

Use of mobile phones can interfere with the PC sound system. The PC operation is not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30cm be maintained between the PC & the mobile phone.

Pressure or impact damage

Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to computer component or otherwise cause malfunctions.

PC card overheating

Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use. If two cards are installed, both can become hot even if only one is used extensively. Overheating of a PC card can result in errors or instability in the PC card operation. Also, be careful when you remove a PC card that has been used for a long time.

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Working environment

This product was designed to fulfil the EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) requirement to be observed for so-called "Residential, commercial and light industry environments".

Toshiba do not approve the use of this product in working environments other than the above mentioned "Residential, commercial and light industry environments".

For example, the following environments are not approved:

 Industrial Environments (environments with a mains voltage >230V~)  Medical Environments  Automotive Environments  Aircraft Environments

If this product is supplied with a network port, please refer to the paragraph “Network connection”.

Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of Toshiba Europe GmbH.

The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working environments may be:

 Interference with other devices or machines in the near

surrounding area

 Malfunction of, or data loss from, this product caused by disturbances

generated by other devices or machines in the near surrounding area

Therefore Toshiba strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of this product should be suitably tested in all non-approved working environments before use. In the case of automobiles or aircraft, the manufacturer or airline respectively should be asked for permission before use of this product.

Furthermore, for general safety reasons, the use of this product in environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted.

Network connection (class A warning)

If this product has networking capabilities and will be connected to a network, Class A radiation limits will be observed (in accordance with technical conventions). This means that if the product will be used in a domestic environment, other devices in the near surrounding may suffer interference. Consequently, please do not use this product in such environments (for example a living room), otherwise you could be held responsible for any ensuing interference.

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CE compliance

This product and the original options are designed to observe the related EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) and safety standards. However, Toshiba should not guarantee that this product still observes these EMC standards if options or cables not produced by Toshiba are connected or implemented In this case the persons who have connected/ implemented those options / cables have to assure that the system (PC plus options / cables) still fulfils the required standards. To avoid in general EMC problems following advice should be observed:

 Only CE marked options should be connected / implemented  Only best shielded cables should be connected

Conformity Statement

The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision "CTR21 "] for pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).

However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not, in itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.

In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first Instance.

Network Compatibility Statement

This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following networks. It has been tested and found to conform with the additional requirements contained in EG 201 121.

Germany - ATAAB AN005, AN006, AN007, AN009, AN010,

and DE03, 04, 05, 08, 09, 12, 14, 17

Greece - ATAAB AN005, AN006 and GR01, 02, 03, 04

Portugal - ATAAB AN001, 005, 006, 007, 011 and

P03, 04, 08, 10

Spain - ATAAB AN005, 007, 012, and ES01

Switzerland - ATAAB AN002

All other countries - ATAAB AN003, 004

Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network, please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details.

The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate national type approval. It has not been tested for conformity to national type regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific function on specific national networks can be given.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................... x

This guide ................................................................................................. x

Safety icons ............................................................................................. xi

Everyday handling ................................................................................. xii

The computer ......................................................................................xii

Floppy disk .........................................................................................xiii

CD-ROM/DVD-ROM........................................................................... xiv

Power Cord.........................................................................................xiv

Keyboard ............................................................................................xiv

LCD .....................................................................................................xv

Modem.................................................................................................xv

Carrying your computer with you .........................................................xv

Consumption parts .............................................................................xvi

About disposal ....................................................................................xvi

Other documentation............................................................................ xvi

Service options...................................................................................... xvi

Chapter 1: Before you turn on the computer .......................... 1-1

Description of the parts........................................................................1-1

The computer ........................................................................................1-1

Ports for connection of peripheral devices.........................................1-3

Status indicator lights......................................................................... 1-5

Accessories ....................................................................................... 1-6

Preparing the computer........................................................................ 1-7

Using the computer comfortably ........................................................ 1-7

Setup environment ............................................................................ 1-7

Operation environment ...................................................................... 1-7

Working posture.................................................................................1-8

Connecting to a power source ........................................................... 1-9

Treatment methods.......................................................................... 1-10

Opening the display............................................................................ 1-11

Power indicators .............................................................................. 1-12

Charging the battery ........................................................................... 1-13

Operating on battery power ............................................................. 1-13

Battery indicators.............................................................................1-14

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Using the touch pad and the left/right button...................................1-15

Basic functions.................................................................................1-15

Keyboard..............................................................................................1-17

Adjusting the volume ..........................................................................1-23

Control with Volume Control Slider...................................................1-23

Chapter 2: From turning on to switching off the computer .. 2-1

Turning on the computer ......................................................................2-1

When a password is set.....................................................................2-2

Easy Buttons..........................................................................................2-3

Function .............................................................................................2-3

Software specification ........................................................................2-3

Chapter 3: Travelling with the computer................................. 3-1

Operating on battery power..................................................................3-1

Checking the battery charge ..............................................................3-1

Checking through the battery status lamp..........................................3-1

Checking through the icon .................................................................3-2

Battery’s operating time .....................................................................3-2

When the battery power is low ...........................................................3-3

Built in battery .......................................................................................3-4

Changing the battery pack....................................................................3-5

Removing/ Installing...........................................................................3-5

Saving battery power ............................................................................3-6

Chapter 4: Hardware.................................................................. 4-1

Installing peripherals ............................................................................4-1

Connecting a cable to the computer ..................................................4-2

Exchange selectable devices ...............................................................4-2

Save your data and close all applications ..........................................4-3

Floppy disk drive...................................................................................4-4

Installing the floppy disk drive ............................................................4-4

Formatting a floppy disk.....................................................................4-4

How to format a disk ..........................................................................4-4

DVD-ROM drive......................................................................................4-5

Which CDs/DVDs you can use ..........................................................4-5

Inserting and removing a CD/DVD.....................................................4-6

Inserting a CD/DVD ...........................................................................4-6

Removing a CD/DVD .........................................................................4-8

PC cards...............................................................................................4-10

Installation........................................................................................ 4-11

Removal...........................................................................................4-13

Connecting to the telephone line.......................................................4-14

Installation........................................................................................4-14

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Connecting to a LAN........................................................................... 4-15

The proper cable .............................................................................4-15

Connecting the LAN cable ............................................................... 4-16

USB devices.........................................................................................4-17

Installation .......................................................................................4-17

Removal ..........................................................................................4-17

i.LINK (IEEE 1394) devices ................................................................. 4-18

Installing/removing the cable ........................................................... 4-18

Connecting to LAN via i.LINK .......................................................... 4-19

Printer..............................................................................................4-20

Printer setup .................................................................................... 4-20

Other devices.......................................................................................4-21

PS/2 devices.................................................................................... 4-21

Microphone......................................................................................4-22

Headphones .................................................................................... 4-23

External Monitor ..............................................................................4-24

Chapter 5: Convenient Functions ............................................ 5-1

Using the Easy Buttons........................................................................5-1

Chapter 6: BIOS Setup .............................................................. 6-1

About BIOS Setup ................................................................................. 6-1

How to start the BIOS Setup.............................................................. 6-1

How to run the BIOS Setup ...............................................................6-2

Contents of the BIOS Setup ..............................................................6-4

Main Menu Details.................................................................................6-5

System Devices Menu Details..............................................................6-7

Security Menu Details.........................................................................6-10

Power Menu Details ............................................................................6-12

Others Menu Details............................................................................ 6-13

Boot Menu Details...............................................................................6-14

Exit Menu Details ................................................................................6-15

Chapter 7: Restoring the preinstalled software...................... 7-1

Restoring the complete system .........................................................7-1

Restoring Toshiba utilities and drivers ...............................................7-1

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting...................................................... 8-1

When problems occur........................................................................... 8-1

Before reading the Q&A collection..................................................... 8-1

Turning the computer on or off….......................................................8-1

A program is running automatically.................................................... 8-2

The power goes off............................................................................8-3

The computer cannot be turned off.................................................... 8-3

The computer turned itself on ............................................................ 8-3

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Display and screen................................................................................8-4

Nothing appears on the screen ..........................................................8-4

The automatic display stop function does not work............................8-5

Taskbar and windows display.............................................................8-5

I can't find the file ..................................................................................8-6

I don't know to which location I saved my file.....................................8-6

Applications...........................................................................................8-6

I can't use the application...................................................................8-6

Printing...................................................................................................8-7

I can't print out ...................................................................................8-7

Keyboard, Mouse, Touch pad ...............................................................8-8

I can't enter the characters I would like to enter.................................8-8

I can't use the mouse.........................................................................8-9

Problems with peripheral devices......................................................8-10

Floppy disk/Floppy disk drive ...........................................................8-10

CD.................................................................................................... 8-11

PC Cards .........................................................................................8-12

The LAN function doesn't work ........................................................8-13

USB devices ....................................................................................8-13

Infrared communication....................................................................8-14

Internet/Mail .....................................................................................8-15

Audio ....................................................................................................8-21

No sound from the speakers ............................................................8-21

There are strange sounds ................................................................8-22

Strange behaviour ...............................................................................8-23

There is an interference with the TV and radio ................................8-23

The Hibernation mode doesn't work.................................................8-23

The computer acts strangely............................................................8-24

Other unusual conditions .................................................................8-25

I receive unclear messages .............................................................8-25

In case of irregularities or damage...................................................8-27

Appendix A: Hot Keys ...............................................................A-1

Appendix B: Features and Specifications...............................B-1

Appendix C: Power Cable Connectors....................................C-1

Appendix D: Video Modes.........................................................D-1

Appendix E: International Warranty......................................... E-1

Appendix F: If your computer is stolen................................... F-1

Index............................................................................................ F-3

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Introduction

Welcome to the world of portable computing. With your new Toshiba Satellite

Satellite 30DVD and 35DVD computers provide fast and easy Internet access. Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition is already installed on the Satellite 35DVD model, while the Satellite 30DVD comes with Windows

2000. Both offer exciting new features and easy Internet access.

This guide

This guide introduces the computer’s features. You can:

 Read the entire guide from beginning to end.  Skim through and stop when a topic interests you.  Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information.

If you are new to computers, or have not used a notebook computer before, read through the first couple of chapters to familiarise you with the parts of the computer and how to turn it on. After that, seek out whatever interests you most.

computer, your work can accompany you wherever you go.

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Safety icons

This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injury, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. The safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and the following icons highlight these instructions as follows:

DANGER: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury the safety instruction is not observed.

WARNING: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed.

CAUTION: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in damage to equipment or property if the safety instruction is not observed.

NOTE: This icon indicates information that relates to the safe operation of the equipment or related items.

REQUEST: Contains information in order to prevent a loss or damage of data or a drop in efficiency.

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Everyday handling

For the everyday handling of your computer, please follow the instructions below.

The computer

DANGER: Before carrying out any repair, remove the computer and its peripherals from the power source and disconnect the power cable from the AC power source. Repair work on the computer without disconnecting it from the power source first could result in an electric shock.

Be careful not to subject the computer to heavy shock or external pressure.

There are precision parts used in this product, those parts could be damaged when subjected to heavy shock or external pressure.

Do not bring the computer in direct contact with water or any kind of detergent, as this could damage the product.

Please do not use benzine, thinner or similar volatile solvents, chemical cleaning cloths and the like. This could damage the computer.

 If the computer gets dirty, please wipe it with a soft dry cloth.  In case it is soiled heavily, please wipe it with a wet cloth that has been

wrought thoroughly. Please do not use chemicals like benzine or thinner.

 Please close the display carefully.  The operating conditions are as following:  Temperature: 5 ~ 35°C, Humidity: 20 ~ 80%  Please do not use or store in the following environments:  In places where it is exposed to direct sunlight  In places that are exceptionally hot or cold

In places where sudden temperature changes might occur (to prevent

condensation) In places with strong magnetic fields (near speakers, etc.) In places with a lot of dust In places where strong vibrations occur In places that are filled with chemicals In places where it could come in contact with chemicals  The computer's base and the AC adaptor become hot during operation.

This heat is only generated by the computer's normal operating

process and is not an indication of damage.

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Floppy disk

Floppy disks are subject to aging and wear. If they are damaged, please exchange them.

 Please follow the instructions below when handling floppy disks.  Please create copies regularly so you are prepared in case data saved

to a floppy disk gets damaged or erased. Please note that Toshiba

cannot be held responsible for any damage to data contents saved

onto a floppy disk.  Please do not open the shutter part and do not touch the magnetic

surface therein.  If the magnetic surface (on the disk surface) is damaged or dirty,

please do not use the disk.  Please do not bring the disks near objects that emit strong magnetism,

like speakers.  Please do not expose to direct sunlight and don not keep it near

objects that radiate strong heat.

 Please do not put heavy objects like books or notebooks on top of it.  Operation and storage temperature are as shown below:

Environment Operation Storage

Temperature 5 ~ 35°C

41 ~ 95° F

 Please adhere the label onto the appropriate place. If you change

labels, please do not stick them one on top of the other.  Please do not keep it in places with a lot of dust or places that are filled

with tobacco smoke.

 For storage, please keep in a plastic case.  Please do not keep the floppy disk near food, tobacco or eraser chips.

4 ~ 53°C

-4 ~ 149° F

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CD-ROM/DVD-ROM

Please note that no warranty can be provided for the damage of contents of the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM, regardless of the reasons. To increase the life of these products and protect your data, please follow the instruction below when you operate them.

 Please do not break or bend the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM and do not

damage its surface. You may then be unable to read information stored

on the disk.  Please do not keep the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM in places where they are

exposed to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures. Please do not put

any heavy objects on top of the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM.

 Please store them in their case and keep them clean.  Please hold the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM at their outer rim or at the

opening in the middle. If there are fingerprints on the surface, the data

cannot be read properly.  Please do not write anything on the surface of the

CD-ROM/DVD-ROM.  In case the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM got dirty or is covered with dust,

please wipe it with a clean dry cloth. Please do not just wipe across the disk, but wipe in a straight motion

from the middle towards the rim of the disk. In case a dry cloth does

not work, please clean with a damp cloth using water or a neutral

detergent. Please do not use chemicals like benzine or thinner.

Power Cord

When the plug of the power cord is connected to the AC outlet for a long period of time, dust can collect on the plug. Please wipe this dust off regularly.

Keyboard

Please clean with a soft dry cloth. In case it is soiled heavily, please wipe it with a wet cloth that has been wrought thoroughly, using water or a neutral detergent. If dirt collects in the gaps between the keys, use a vacuum cleaner or something similar to suck it out.

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LCD

Liquid crystal display

 There is a deflection film on the surface of the screen. This film can

easily be damaged, so please do not touch it excessively. If the surface is dirty, please wipe it with a soft clean cloth. Please do

not use water, neutral detergents, volatile solvents, and chemical

cleaning cloths and the like.  Do not handle or operate with excessive force. The liquid crystal display elements are injected in designated

distribution between the glass panels. Therefore, when pressure is

applied, the order of distribution may be disturbed, and in certain cases

the original order could not be restored.

About the sideline FL tube

The light emission of sideline FL tube (cold negative pole tube) which is installed in the display decreases little by little the longer you use the computer, the display becomes darker. If the display gets hard to read, please contact your dealer.

Modem

The built in modem conforms to the ITU-T V.90 and K56flex standards. If your provider's equipment does not correspond to V.90 or K56flex standards, the highest possible download speed will be 33.6Kbps

Carrying your computer with you

To prevent malfunction and damage to your equipment, please follow the instructions below when you take your computer with you.

 Make sure you turn off the computer.  Please do not move the computer if the hard disk drive light is on after

you switched the computer off.  Please do not subject the equipment to sudden temperature changes

(i.e. moving it from a cold room to a hot room). If a sudden temperature

change cannot be prevented, please wait a while before you turn it on.  Please remove attached devices and cables. If there is a floppy disk or

CD/DVD inserted in your system, please take them out.  Please do not drop the computer and do not subject it to strong

shocks. Do not leave it inside a vehicle that is subjected to direct

sunlight. This could cause damage to the equipment.  Please close the display whenever you move the computer.

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Consumption parts

The following parts are subject to consumption. Battery pack (Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery) The charging function

decreases with prolonged use. Please exchange it for a separately bought battery pack, if the re-charging function decreases.

About disposal

Please follow the regulations and rules of your local government when disposing of the computer.