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... not designed for any new technology, you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. 2 Model: Satellite® A20/A25 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you must read and follow all set-up copies of all the data...
... not designed for any new technology, you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. 2 Model: Satellite® A20/A25 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you must read and follow all set-up copies of all the data...
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... may vary.) This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT." Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Multi-function Drive Safety Instructions CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system. Location of the required label (Sample shown below.
... may vary.) This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT." Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Multi-function Drive Safety Instructions CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system. Location of the required label (Sample shown below.
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... Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 84 Function keys 84 Windows® special keys 85 Overlay keys 85 Emulating a full-size keyboard 87 TOSHIBA Console 87 Starting a program 87 Saving your work 88 Printing your work 89 Using diskettes 89 Inserting and removing diskettes 90 Caring for diskettes... DVD 98 Removing a disc with the computer on 99 Removing a disc with the computer off 99 Caring for CDs and DVDs 100 Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive........ 100 Setting up for communications 101 Connecting the modem to a phone line.......... 101 Connecting your computer to a network ...........
... Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 84 Function keys 84 Windows® special keys 85 Overlay keys 85 Emulating a full-size keyboard 87 TOSHIBA Console 87 Starting a program 87 Saving your work 88 Printing your work 89 Using diskettes 89 Inserting and removing diskettes 90 Caring for diskettes... DVD 98 Removing a disc with the computer on 99 Removing a disc with the computer off 99 Caring for CDs and DVDs 100 Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive........ 100 Setting up for communications 101 Connecting the modem to a phone line.......... 101 Connecting your computer to a network ...........
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... on page 94. 46 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open The disk activity light glows green when the hard disk drive is currently playing. CD/DVD control buttons The control buttons on the front of data. Mode Previous Next button track track Play/ Stop/eject pause The mode... button acts like a CD switch. When this button is in digital mode, pressing the play audio CDs while the computer is turned off the computer while any drive is in analog mode, pressing the play /pause button starts the disc player, ...
... on page 94. 46 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open The disk activity light glows green when the hard disk drive is currently playing. CD/DVD control buttons The control buttons on the front of data. Mode Previous Next button track track Play/ Stop/eject pause The mode... button acts like a CD switch. When this button is in digital mode, pressing the play audio CDs while the computer is turned off the computer while any drive is in analog mode, pressing the play /pause button starts the disc player, ...
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If you have set a password for logging onto your system, your computer will start up and you will need to log on before being able to eject the disc. Press the button again to play a CD or DVD. Underside CPU cooling fan Battery pack Hard disk drive Battery release latch The hard disk drive is currently playing. Finding Your Way Around Underside 47 The stop/eject button stops a disc that is the computer's permanent data storage device.
If you have set a password for logging onto your system, your computer will start up and you will need to log on before being able to eject the disc. Press the button again to play a CD or DVD. Underside CPU cooling fan Battery pack Hard disk drive Battery release latch The hard disk drive is currently playing. Finding Your Way Around Underside 47 The stop/eject button stops a disc that is the computer's permanent data storage device.
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... can set up process in use. 2 Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the power button located on the top of the keyboard. The TOSHIBA Console window appears. 3 Click Security. 4 Click User password. Never turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. But you first turn... on page 42. 62 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the computer while any drive is required. CD-ROMs, DVDROMs, diskettes) in your computer so that a password is required to complete the powering up your computer...
... can set up process in use. 2 Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the power button located on the top of the keyboard. The TOSHIBA Console window appears. 3 Click Security. 4 Click User password. Never turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. But you first turn... on page 42. 62 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the computer while any drive is required. CD-ROMs, DVDROMs, diskettes) in your computer so that a password is required to complete the powering up your computer...
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...DVDs while running on any other video platform. For these reasons, your computer may come with a DVD-ROM or multi-function drive. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. Components Manual... eject hole Eject button Sample DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 92 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD Playing a CD or DVD Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (...
...DVDs while running on any other video platform. For these reasons, your computer may come with a DVD-ROM or multi-function drive. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. Components Manual... eject hole Eject button Sample DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 92 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD Playing a CD or DVD Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (...
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... manually open the disc tray. Pencil lead can break off and the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is off inside the computer and damage it. For information on using the CD/DVD control buttons, see"CD/DVD control buttons" on , press the stop/eject control button to open the disc tray when... power to the computer and the drive is off the computer while the disk/disc activity light is flashing...
... manually open the disc tray. Pencil lead can break off and the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is off inside the computer and damage it. For information on using the CD/DVD control buttons, see"CD/DVD control buttons" on , press the stop/eject control button to open the disc tray when... power to the computer and the drive is off the computer while the disk/disc activity light is flashing...
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... DVD begins to play . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is off . If a DVD movie is in CD/DVD DVD-ROM drive mode, you press the power turns off and you the Media Player and the digital audio press Play/Pause starts and the... operating system starts and the DVD begins to play. mode button Operating system is If a CD is in the drive, Media Player starts running and you If a CD is in the drive, The operating system press Play/Pause the system enters CD starts, the Media player mode and Player starts and the operates as a stand...
... DVD begins to play . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is off . If a DVD movie is in CD/DVD DVD-ROM drive mode, you press the power turns off and you the Media Player and the digital audio press Play/Pause starts and the... operating system starts and the DVD begins to play. mode button Operating system is If a CD is in the drive, Media Player starts running and you If a CD is in the drive, The operating system press Play/Pause the system enters CD starts, the Media player mode and Player starts and the operates as a stand...
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Avoid touching the surface of dust. Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 95 Inserting a disc Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down . Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could lose data. 4 Carefully place the disc in the empty tray with its edges ... (click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control). 1 If the computer is turned on, press the eject button on the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive. If you handle the disc incorrectly, you could damage your ears. The disc tray partially opens. To avoid damaging a disc or losing data, check that...
Avoid touching the surface of dust. Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 95 Inserting a disc Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down . Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could lose data. 4 Carefully place the disc in the empty tray with its edges ... (click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control). 1 If the computer is turned on, press the eject button on the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive. If you handle the disc incorrectly, you could damage your ears. The disc tray partially opens. To avoid damaging a disc or losing data, check that...
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Doing so could cause the drive to touch the drive's lens (located underneath the drive's spindle) or the area around it locks into place. Spindle Disc Correct position Incorrect position Incorrect position Positioning the disc on the spindle. 96 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD Inserting a disc Be careful not to malfunction. 5 Gently press...
Doing so could cause the drive to touch the drive's lens (located underneath the drive's spindle) or the area around it locks into place. Spindle Disc Correct position Incorrect position Incorrect position Positioning the disc on the spindle. 96 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD Inserting a disc Be careful not to malfunction. 5 Gently press...
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The computer automatically detects a disc in the drive and opens the Audio CD window. To play an audio CD select the Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player option and click OK. Sample Audio CD window The Windows Media Player window appears. Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 97 Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray.
The computer automatically detects a disc in the drive and opens the Audio CD window. To play an audio CD select the Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player option and click OK. Sample Audio CD window The Windows Media Player window appears. Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 97 Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray.
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... before removing it. 4 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is accessing the drive. Removing a disc with the computer off inside the computer and damage it. 2 Pull the tray fully open . 3 Remove the disc from the... in its protective cover. Removing a disc with the computer on the system indicator panel to press the manual eject button. Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 99 presentation files. You can break off 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject button access...
... before removing it. 4 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is accessing the drive. Removing a disc with the computer off inside the computer and damage it. 2 Pull the tray fully open . 3 Remove the disc from the... in its protective cover. Removing a disc with the computer on the system indicator panel to press the manual eject button. Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 99 presentation files. You can break off 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject button access...
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... If necessary, moisten the cloth with a DVD-ROM or multifunction drive that it is flashing. Caring for CDs and DVDs ❖ Store your discs in their original containers to a CD- Recordable (CD-R) or CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) disc. Check the disk/disc activity light when you to:... ❖ Play prerecorded DVDs (DVD-ROM, multi-function drives) ❖ Play prerecorded CDs ❖ Read and write files (including music) to ...
... If necessary, moisten the cloth with a DVD-ROM or multifunction drive that it is flashing. Caring for CDs and DVDs ❖ Store your discs in their original containers to a CD- Recordable (CD-R) or CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) disc. Check the disk/disc activity light when you to:... ❖ Play prerecorded DVDs (DVD-ROM, multi-function drives) ❖ Play prerecorded CDs ❖ Read and write files (including music) to ...
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... at which the central processing unit (CPU) communicates with other parts of the computer. byte - See also bit, gigabyte, kilobyte, megabyte. See also CD-ROM. CD-ROM (compact disc read-only memory) - Compare DVD-ROM. It takes information from outside sources, such as the "brain" of the computer, such ... are mounted on the computer. A byte is duplicated for quick access. Chips are non-printing characters, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. See also double-click. It is faster than accessing it from one byte of eight bits. Accessing data from cache is the...
... at which the central processing unit (CPU) communicates with other parts of the computer. byte - See also bit, gigabyte, kilobyte, megabyte. See also CD-ROM. CD-ROM (compact disc read-only memory) - Compare DVD-ROM. It takes information from outside sources, such as the "brain" of the computer, such ... are mounted on the computer. A byte is duplicated for quick access. Chips are non-printing characters, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. See also double-click. It is faster than accessing it from one byte of eight bits. Accessing data from cache is the...
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... direct memory access (DMA) - A round, flat piece of optical discs, such as diskettes and hard disks. Compare disk. See also file. disk drive - It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read from the computer. To turn a computer option off. diskette - document - download... to hold down the control button or mouse button while moving the pointing device. A round, flat piece of magnetic disks, such as CDs and DVDs. double-click - See also upload. See also diskette, hard disk. A dedicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that reads and...
... direct memory access (DMA) - A round, flat piece of optical discs, such as diskettes and hard disks. Compare disk. See also file. disk drive - It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read from the computer. To turn a computer option off. diskette - document - download... to hold down the control button or mouse button while moving the pointing device. A round, flat piece of magnetic disks, such as CDs and DVDs. double-click - See also upload. See also diskette, hard disk. A dedicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that reads and...
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... usage mode 238 release latch 48 remaining power 126 removing 129 RTC (real-time clock) 122, 124 setting alarms 128 buttons CD player 98 CD/DVD controls 43, 46 DVD-ROM drive eject 93 mode 46 next track 46 PC Card eject 42 play/pause 46 power 42 previous track 46 primary control...
... usage mode 238 release latch 48 remaining power 126 removing 129 RTC (real-time clock) 122, 124 setting alarms 128 buttons CD player 98 CD/DVD controls 43, 46 DVD-ROM drive eject 93 mode 46 next track 46 PC Card eject 42 play/pause 46 power 42 previous track 46 primary control...
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... solving 225 channels DMA 213 IRQ 213 Character Map 152 charging main battery 123 RTC (real-time clock) battery 124 checking device properties 215 cleaning CD or DVDs 100 computer 80 diskettes 90 click 64 closing programs 150 COM port modem default 172 comfort chair 51 lighting 52 work habits 53... inserting 95 problem solving 225 removing 99 computer cleaning 80 lock 81 moving 80 non-system disk or disk error message 209 not accessing disk drives 208 placement 50 protection 49 running on battery power 121 setting up 55 transferring information 174 turning on 62 using at the office 171, 183...
... solving 225 channels DMA 213 IRQ 213 Character Map 152 charging main battery 123 RTC (real-time clock) battery 124 checking device properties 215 cleaning CD or DVDs 100 computer 80 diskettes 90 click 64 closing programs 150 COM port modem default 172 comfort chair 51 lighting 52 work habits 53... inserting 95 problem solving 225 removing 99 computer cleaning 80 lock 81 moving 80 non-system disk or disk error message 209 not accessing disk drives 208 placement 50 protection 49 running on battery power 121 setting up 55 transferring information 174 turning on 62 using at the office 171, 183...
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262 Index to a network 101 USB mouse 75 conserving battery power 127 Contents CDs 99 DVDs 99 control buttons 64 cooling vents CPU 40, 41 cursor control mode ... Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) 176, 178 disk activity light 46 Disk Defragmenter 223 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 223 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 222 running slow 223 disk/disc activity light 100 diskette... drive 57, 89 cannot insert a diskette 223 cannot read a diskette 224 external 57 diskettes caring for 90...
262 Index to a network 101 USB mouse 75 conserving battery power 127 Contents CDs 99 DVDs 99 control buttons 64 cooling vents CPU 40, 41 cursor control mode ... Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) 176, 178 disk activity light 46 Disk Defragmenter 223 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 223 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 222 running slow 223 disk/disc activity light 100 diskette... drive 57, 89 cannot insert a diskette 223 cannot read a diskette 224 external 57 diskettes caring for 90...
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... 218 cannot access CD/DVD 224 cannot insert diskette in drive 223 cannot read a diskette 224 changing display properties 221 checking device properties 215 compact discs not running correctly 225 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 228 computer will not power up 208 contacting Toshiba 232 corrupted/damaged ...data files 223 Device Manager 215 disabling a device 215 disk drive is slow 223 display is blank 220 external display not working 222 external keyboard not working...
... 218 cannot access CD/DVD 224 cannot insert diskette in drive 223 cannot read a diskette 224 changing display properties 221 checking device properties 215 compact discs not running correctly 225 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 228 computer will not power up 208 contacting Toshiba 232 corrupted/damaged ...data files 223 Device Manager 215 disabling a device 215 disk drive is slow 223 display is blank 220 external display not working 222 external keyboard not working...