This manual explains how to set up and begin using your Satellite Pro A30 Series computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting. This manual has eight chapters, three appendixes, a glossary and an index. Chapter 1, Introduction, is an overview of the computer’s special features, utilities, and options. Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the computer and briefly explains how they function. Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work area. Be sure to read the sections on setting up the operating system and on restoring the preinstalled software. Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on using the following devices: Touch pad, the optical media drives, the internal Modem LAN and wireless LAN. It also provides tips on care of the computer, diskettes and DVD/CD-ROMs Satellite Pro A30 Series User's Manual xxvi Preface Satellite Pro A30 Series xxvii Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hotkeys. Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, gives details on the computer’s power resources. Chapter 7, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available. Chapter 8, Troubleshooting, provides helpful information on how to perform some diagnostic tests, and suggests courses of action if the computer doesn’t seem to be working properly. The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer. The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms used in the text. The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual.