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PX30 - A Series
User’s Guide
If you need assistance:
Technical support is available online at Toshiba’s Web site at
support.toshiba.com At this Web site, you will find answers
for many commonly asked technical questions plus many
downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other
downloads.
For more information, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on
page 95 in this guide.
GMAD00357010
06/13
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2 Model: PX30 - A Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may include Recordable and/ or ReWritable optical disc drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. If you fail to do so, this product may not fu
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3 TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information” This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provi
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4 ❖ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact Toshiba’s Support Website at support.toshiba.com. ® Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability ® Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology, and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Bl
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5 ® Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health ® The products with Bluetooth wireless technology, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones. Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations,
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6 Wireless LAN and Your Health Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards a
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7 Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country/region where the product is sold. Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. To use this model properly, read the User’s Guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair an optical disc drive. You could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser l
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8 The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. The RF device shall not be co-located with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this device. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
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9 Veuillez noter que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL. NOTE The above caution applies to products that operate with an 802.11a radio device. Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright la
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10 Trademarks eco Utility is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Atheros is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc. Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are tho
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11 Computer Recycling Information As part of a commitment to people and the future, Toshiba promotes the efficient use of resources by working to achieve our zero-waste- to-landfill goal at all our production sites. In addition to our existing waste reduction and recycling policies, Toshiba is strongly committed to reducing electronic waste. In order to ensure efficient use of resources and appropriate treatment of hazardous substances, in accordance with recycling regulations in each state
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Contents Introduction.......................................................17 This guide ............................................................ 19 Safety icons ......................................................... 20 Other icons used............................................ 20 Your computer’s features and specifications ........................................... 21 Other documentation........................................... 21 Service options ..................................
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Contents 13 To Restart your computer.................................... 30 To place your computer in Sleep mode............... 31 Adding optional external devices......................... 31 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive ................. 32 Creating recovery media................................ 33 Restoring from recovery media...................... 35 Refresh your PC (with user’s data) ................ 37 Reset your PC................................................ 39 Installing driv
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Contents 14 Inserting an optical disc ................................ 56 Playing optical media..................................... 58 Recording optical media................................ 58 Removing a disc with the computer on ......... 59 Removing a disc with the computer off......... 60 Toshiba’s online resources.................................. 60 Chapter 3: Computing............................................ 61 Toshiba’s energy-saver design............................ 61 Power manage
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Contents 15 Deleting a user password .............................. 85 System Settings................................................... 86 Sleep Utilities ....................................................... 88 USB Sleep and Charge.................................. 88 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge...................................................... 89 Power supply mode settings ......................... 90 Sleep and Music ............................................ 90 TOSHIBA
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Contents 16 If you need further assistance............................ 118 Contacting Toshiba...................................... 118 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ...................... 118 Toshiba’s worldwide offices .............................. 119 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys ................. 120 Functions ........................................................... 120 Help file ....................................................... 121 Display brightness ......................
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Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful, multimedia computing. ® Your computer is ENERGY STAR qualified. Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection ® Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR Program and has designed ® this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and batter
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Introduction 18 When considering additions to your home office, purchase ® products that have earned the ENERGY STAR for all your equipment needs, which can save you money, save energy, and help protect the climate. Visit www.energystar.gov or www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for more ® information regarding the ENERGY STAR Program NOTE This computer is compatible with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electroni
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Introduction 19 This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit Toshiba’s Web site at support.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, pro
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Introduction 20 Safety icons Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous si
