The ThinkPad(R) A30 computer continues the IBM tradition of innovative desktop alternative notebooks with the addition of integrated communications. With the Ultrabay 2000, you can freely interchange optical devices, mass storage drives, diskette drives, or a second battery. The Ultrabay Plus offers an optional numeric keypad or a WorkPad cradle for synchronizing the ThinkPad with a WorkPad while the WorkPad charges. The communications bay allows up to three types of integrated communications:
- V.90 modems
- 10/100 Ethernet LAN
The ThinkPad A30 computer is the ideal mobile solution for a wide variety of user needs.
Outstanding features
- Powerful Mobile Intel(R) Mobile Pentium(R) III Processor-M at 1133 MHz with enhanced Intel SpeedStep(TM) technology and 512 KB on-board L2 cache memory
- Large, brilliant 15-in active matrix TFT display with XGA (1024 x 768) resolution
- 20 GB HDD
- 256 MB of memory, expandable up to 512 MB
- Modem with 56 K V.90 technology (V.92 capable), 10/100 Ethernet, DVD, 24x CD drive, or DVD/CDRW combo drive. (Options depending on model)
ThinkPad benefits
- Desktop expansion with integrated, easy-loading modular Ultrabay(TM) 2000, Ultrabay(TM) Plus, PC card slots, and optional ThinkPad Port Replicator and ThinkPad Dock
- ThinkPad Button, newly enhanced Access ThinkPad, Access Connections, and ThinkPad access help(TM)
- ThinkLight(TM) keyboard light
- Individual volume up, down, and mute buttons
- TrackPoint(R) with Press-to-Select, Internet scroll, and magnifying glass features for accurate and convenient control
- New, innovative, easy-to-use Web navigation keys for quick and simple Web browsing (total of eight keys, with three customizable to your needs)
Flexible, innovative design
The ThinkPad A30 computer is an outstanding desktop alternative with ex- ceptional versatility for mobile users who need the flexibility to take work with them. It offers desktop expansion with two modular bays (Ultrabay 2000 and Ultrabay Plus), two PC card slots, and support for both the ThinkPad Port Replicator and the ThinkPad Dock. It features excellent graphics with the ATI Radeon with 16 MB VRAM and a large 15-in active matrix TFT display with XGA (1024 x 768) resolution.
The ThinkPad A30 computer is a mobile solution whose cutting-edge design includes these features:
- S-Video-out port
- Stereo audio with 3D sound and speaker technology
- Dual-mode, high-performance Mobile Intel Pentium III processor-M with enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology
The ThinkPad A30 computer shares many common options across the ThinkPad family:
- UltraBay 2000 and Ultrabay Plus devices
- ThinkPad Port Replicator and ThinkPad Dock
- 72 W power adapter
- System memory
- HDDs
- Mini-PCI options and CDC communications alternatives
- External battery charger
Innovative ease of use
With its flexible design, the ThinkPad A30 works right out of the box. Productivity and ease of use are enhanced for novices as well as experienced users with ergonomic features that include:
- ThinkPad button for one-touch access to newly enhanced Access Thinkpad, Access Connections, and ThinkPad access help (requires Internet access account available separately)
- Internet scroll bar for effortless scrolling through Web pages or large spreadsheets
- Keyboard with full-size keys, a TrackPoint pointing device, spacious palm rest, sloped design for comfortable typing and the new, easy-to-use Web navigation keys for quick and simple Web browsing (total of eight keys, with three customizable to your needs)
Modular Ultrabay 2000
The easy-loading modular bay allows you to add function with the fast swapping of a variety of devices. Choose any of the standard or optional devices you need:
- Second battery
- Second HDD
- DVD-ROM
- CD-ROM
- CD-RW
- DVD/CD-RW
- SuperDisk (LS-120)
- Zip drive 250 MB
Integrated Ultrabay Plus
With the Ultrabay Plus you can include an optional numeric keypad or cradle for the WorkPad with charging and synchronization capability. An Ultrabay Plus device carrier is required.
ThinkLight keyboard light
With the ThinkLight you can keep working in low-light conditions and take your work virtually anywhere.
Other freatures
- Intuitive volume control: Individual volume up, down, and mute but- tons offer easier volume control.
- RJ-45 and RJ-11 connectors enable modem or LAN support. These connectors are duplicated in the ThinkPad Port Replicator and ThinkPad Dock to enable modem and LAN support without cable or card swapping.
LCD Display
The A30 ThinkPad family includes large 358.1-mm (15-inch) active matrix displays with resolution of 1024 x 768. Resolutions are shown in the following tables.
| Resolution |
LCD |
External monitor (CRT only) |
| TFT |
85hz |
75hz |
60hz |
| 640 x 480 |
16M |
16M |
16M |
16M |
| 800 x 600 |
16M |
16M |
16M |
16M |
| 1024 x 768 |
16M |
16M |
16M |
16M |
| 1280 x 1024 |
N/A |
16M |
16M |
16M |
| 1130 x 1200 |
N/A |
16M |
16M |
16M |
| 2048 x 1536 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
64K |
Keyboard and TrackPoint with Press-to-Select
The spill-proof key- board with Web-centric keys have the familiar layout of a ThinkPad with function keys that allow quick access to system functions. Use the TrackPoint with Press-to-Select to select objects by pressing the TrackPoint cap.
PCMCIA
The Type III slot can accommodate two Type I or two Type II, or one Type III PC card. Both 16-bit and 32-bit cards are supported.
Communications bay
Mini-PCI and communication cards for integrated network and communications.
PC Card support software
The auto configurator and memory device driver enable supported PCMCIA cards by sensing them automatically. PCMCIA cards supported by the auto configurator and memory device driver are listed in the Sales Manual.
Storage
Optional 48 GB HDDs are also available. Two HDDs can be used concurrently to offer expanded storage.
Audio
Excellent sound quality with two stereo speakers, 16-bit stereo audio supporting Sound Blaster Pro, built-in stereo speakers, and volume control.
Three audio jacks:
- One for external stereo speakers or headphone
- One for an external microphone
- One for line-in
Infrared (IR)
IR transceiver for wireless file and data transfer and printing. ThinkPad A30 models are compatible with the Infrared Data Association (IrDA) IR data link specification with speeds up to 4 Mbps.
Other features
Enhanced parallel, S-Video out, external display, pointer-keyboard-keypad, serial, and two USB ports. Additional connector supports the optional Port Replicator and dock.
AC Adapter
This ac-to-dc converter supplies the necessary power to the computer. The ac adapter also charges the battery pack when it is installed in the computer.
Li-Ion Battery Pack
A 6 Cell Li-Ion Battery Pack is shipped with the ThinkPad A30. The battery pack is an internal power source to the computer when the ac adapters not available.
The battery pack is rechargeable is charged using the ac adapter with the system. The Li-Ion battery approximate operation hours and charging hours are:
| Condition |
ThinkPad A30 |
| Power off/suspend charging** |
1.5 to 2.5 hr |
| Charging during operation** |
2.0 to 3.0 hr |
| Battery operation * |
3.2 hr |
Protect and maximize your IT investment in the ThinkPad A30 and A30p notebook with programs such as:
- Wake on LAN
- Alert on LAN
- UM Services
- LANClient Control Manager (LCCM)
- DMI
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