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...4868 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification, and it belongs to disassemble, adjust or repair a HD DVD, CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any repair or adjustment is required. Optical Drive Safety Instructions The HD... of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. 22 3. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other device. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - To ensure proper use of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in serious injury.
...4868 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification, and it belongs to disassemble, adjust or repair a HD DVD, CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any repair or adjustment is required. Optical Drive Safety Instructions The HD... of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. 22 3. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other device. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - To ensure proper use of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in serious injury.
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...contains a laser system and is required. No patent liability is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with respect to the use this guide cannot be exposed to disassemble, adjust or repair a HD DVD, CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any form without the prior ...written permission of the information contained herein. ©2007 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Never attempt to laser light or other ...
...contains a laser system and is required. No patent liability is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with respect to the use this guide cannot be exposed to disassemble, adjust or repair a HD DVD, CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any form without the prior ...written permission of the information contained herein. ©2007 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Never attempt to laser light or other ...
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... Removing a disc with the computer on 86 Removing a disc with the computer off 87 Caring for CD or DVD discs 87 Toshiba's online resources 87 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 88 Toshiba's energy-saver design 88 Running the computer on battery power 88 Battery Notice 89 Power management 90 Using additional batteries 90 Charging batteries...
... Removing a disc with the computer on 86 Removing a disc with the computer off 87 Caring for CD or DVD discs 87 Toshiba's online resources 87 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 88 Toshiba's energy-saver design 88 Running the computer on battery power 88 Battery Notice 89 Power management 90 Using additional batteries 90 Charging batteries...
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... Bridge Media Adapter Slot 120 Inserting memory media 120 Removing memory media 121 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 122 TOSHIBA Assist 123 Connect 124 Optimize 125 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........126 Mouse Utility 127 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 128 TOSHIBA Accessibility 129 ConfigFree 130 Getting Started 130 ConfigFree Utilities 131 Chapter 6: If Something...
... Bridge Media Adapter Slot 120 Inserting memory media 120 Removing memory media 121 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 122 TOSHIBA Assist 123 Connect 124 Optimize 125 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........126 Mouse Utility 127 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 128 TOSHIBA Accessibility 129 ConfigFree 130 Getting Started 130 ConfigFree Utilities 131 Chapter 6: If Something...
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...system problems 149 PC Card problems 149 ExpressCard™ problems 151 Printer problems 153 Modem problems 154 Wireless networking problems 155 DVD operating problems 158 Develop good computing habits 159 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 160 If... you need further assistance 164 Before you contact Toshiba 164 Contacting Toshiba 164 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 165 Toshiba's worldwide offices 166 Appendix A: Hot Keys 168 Hot Keys 168 Hot key functions 169 Volume Mute ...
...system problems 149 PC Card problems 149 ExpressCard™ problems 151 Printer problems 153 Modem problems 154 Wireless networking problems 155 DVD operating problems 158 Develop good computing habits 159 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 160 If... you need further assistance 164 Before you contact Toshiba 164 Contacting Toshiba 164 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 165 Toshiba's worldwide offices 166 Appendix A: Hot Keys 168 Hot Keys 168 Hot key functions 169 Volume Mute ...
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...medium for information on page 162. Also see "Backing up your data or your entire computer with an optical drive. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that already exists on any other video platform. These features include widescreen movies, ...174; backup program preinstalled on the computer's hard disk. For example, the range of pages and number of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. Learning the Basics 81 Backing up all the files on your hard disk may come with the Windows® operating system" on restoring files...
...medium for information on page 162. Also see "Backing up your data or your entire computer with an optical drive. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that already exists on any other video platform. These features include widescreen movies, ...174; backup program preinstalled on the computer's hard disk. For example, the range of pages and number of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. Learning the Basics 81 Backing up all the files on your hard disk may come with the Windows® operating system" on restoring files...
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... 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is , the drive will only play DVDs from another region, the drive will automatically change to play in ." Eject button-Press to...is counted as two changes. Manual eject hole-Use if you play a DVD disc from that you to change , the region will allow you play DVDs while running the computer on the side of the computer. Use a straightened...the Basics Using the optical drive TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you need to release the disc tray when the power is off. The drive will be careful...
... 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is , the drive will only play DVDs from another region, the drive will automatically change to play in ." Eject button-Press to...is counted as two changes. Manual eject hole-Use if you play a DVD disc from that you to change , the region will allow you play DVDs while running the computer on the side of the computer. Use a straightened...the Basics Using the optical drive TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you need to release the disc tray when the power is off. The drive will be careful...
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... is off . 3 Press the drive's eject button. If the disc is dusty, clean it is off . 2 Make sure the drive's in "Caring for CD or DVD discs" on .
... is off . 3 Press the drive's eject button. If the disc is dusty, clean it is off . 2 Make sure the drive's in "Caring for CD or DVD discs" on .
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... completely on the spindle and is turned on, Windows Media® Player opens and the CD begins to control the CD. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place. You can... discs, you insert the disc incorrectly, it through the Start menu. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center hole and edge. You are ready to use the Windows Media® Player program to play...
... completely on the spindle and is turned on, Windows Media® Player opens and the CD begins to control the CD. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place. You can... discs, you insert the disc incorrectly, it through the Start menu. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center hole and edge. You are ready to use the Windows Media® Player program to play...
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...Start, and then Computer. 2 Click the optical drive icon. Before putting on headphones to loud sound can harm your disc, try launching the CD/DVD manually. Continuous exposure to listen, turn the volume down. Playing optical media If you select Sleep or Hibernation mode. To do this from occurring,... close Windows Media® Player before you insert a CD/DVD into the optical drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your hearing. Learning the Basics 85 Using the optical drive NOTE ...
...Start, and then Computer. 2 Click the optical drive icon. Before putting on headphones to loud sound can harm your disc, try launching the CD/DVD manually. Continuous exposure to listen, turn the volume down. Playing optical media If you select Sleep or Hibernation mode. To do this from occurring,... close Windows Media® Player before you insert a CD/DVD into the optical drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your hearing. Learning the Basics 85 Using the optical drive NOTE ...
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...the drive. For example, if it to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, your Toshiba optical drive may not play back optical media recorded by other computers or optical media recorders. NOTE Due to ... music CD, open the disc tray, wait for listing of certain optical media. For other computers or optical media players. Creating a CD/DVD Depending on the drive. Do not press the eject button while the in your computer may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of specific...
...the drive. For example, if it to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, your Toshiba optical drive may not play back optical media recorded by other computers or optical media recorders. NOTE Due to ... music CD, open the disc tray, wait for listing of certain optical media. For other computers or optical media players. Creating a CD/DVD Depending on the drive. Do not press the eject button while the in your computer may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of specific...
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...information, see "Contacting Toshiba" on top of it. ❖ Do not apply a label to close it. The disc tray slides partially out of , a disc. ❖ Hold a disc by its protective cover. 3 Gently press the tray in to press the manual eject button. Caring for CD or DVD discs ❖ ...Store your discs in their original containers to protect them clean. ❖ Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on page 164. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of the disc and wipe toward the outward...
...information, see "Contacting Toshiba" on top of it. ❖ Do not apply a label to close it. The disc tray slides partially out of , a disc. ❖ Hold a disc by its protective cover. 3 Gently press the tray in to press the manual eject button. Caring for CD or DVD discs ❖ ...Store your discs in their original containers to protect them clean. ❖ Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on page 164. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of the disc and wipe toward the outward...
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... battery. The RTC battery charges only while the computer is recommended that shipped with your Toshiba notebook computer. Published battery life numbers are achieved on . NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is powered on select models and configurations tested by the design of individual ... on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at least once a month. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to perform at maximum...
... battery. The RTC battery charges only while the computer is recommended that shipped with your Toshiba notebook computer. Published battery life numbers are achieved on . NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is powered on select models and configurations tested by the design of individual ... on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at least once a month. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to perform at maximum...
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Together, these allow you to reconfigure your system to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. These utilities are described in this chapter. ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ ConfigFree™ 122 Chapter 5 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to best meet your individual needs.
Together, these allow you to reconfigure your system to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. These utilities are described in this chapter. ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ ConfigFree™ 122 Chapter 5 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to best meet your individual needs.
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Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 125 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Optimize tab
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 125 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Optimize tab
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... Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility: 1 Double-click the icon in the Notification Area, or click the CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of your optical drive to make it run the drive at normal speed for transferring data. You...Normal Mode to make the drive run more slowly and quietly for the current Windows® session. 128 Toshiba Utilities CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of TOSHIBA Assist. The CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears. 2 Click Set Quiet Mode to run more enjoyable.
... Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility: 1 Double-click the icon in the Notification Area, or click the CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of your optical drive to make it run the drive at normal speed for transferring data. You...Normal Mode to make the drive run more slowly and quietly for the current Windows® session. 128 Toshiba Utilities CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of TOSHIBA Assist. The CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears. 2 Click Set Quiet Mode to run more enjoyable.
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...narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to see if it has shut completely. The optical drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) formats DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD RAM, plus the CD formats CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CDRewritable (CD-RW). Open the tray and remove the disc. Examine the ... drive problems You cannot access a disc in the tray. If the optical drive is an external drive, make sure that holds the CD or DVD is completely discharged), use a pencil to remove a disc and cannot turn on . The optical drive eject mechanism requires power to the software's ...
...narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to see if it has shut completely. The optical drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) formats DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD RAM, plus the CD formats CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CDRewritable (CD-RW). Open the tray and remove the disc. Examine the ... drive problems You cannot access a disc in the tray. If the optical drive is an external drive, make sure that holds the CD or DVD is completely discharged), use a pencil to remove a disc and cannot turn on . The optical drive eject mechanism requires power to the software's ...
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...the screen saver is properly inserted in the menu. 2 Select None for new information on When to view the optical drive properties. 6 Check the Toshiba Web site for the screen saver. 3 Click OK. To disable the screen saver: 1 Right-click on top of any movie or title you... Manager to turn off the display. 3 Select Never on optical drives and their operation. 158 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you are watching. The optical drive should appear in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc...
...the screen saver is properly inserted in the menu. 2 Select None for new information on When to view the optical drive properties. 6 Check the Toshiba Web site for the screen saver. 3 Click OK. To disable the screen saver: 1 Right-click on top of any movie or title you... Manager to turn off the display. 3 Select Never on optical drives and their operation. 158 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you are watching. The optical drive should appear in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc...
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... source will lock, forcing you should back up the information stored on the hard disk to a CD/DVD or hard drive. ❖ Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to a CD, DVD, or external hard disk. You can do this feature. Use Windows® to back up files or... external hard disk. ❖ Copy files to diskette. ❖ Copy files to a rewritable external storage device. ❖ Connect a writable CD/DVD or hard drive to diskette on a daily basis. Here are some ways you to reformat your hard disk and start again, reloading all files to ...
... source will lock, forcing you should back up the information stored on the hard disk to a CD/DVD or hard drive. ❖ Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to a CD, DVD, or external hard disk. You can do this feature. Use Windows® to back up files or... external hard disk. ❖ Copy files to diskette. ❖ Copy files to a rewritable external storage device. ❖ Connect a writable CD/DVD or hard drive to diskette on a daily basis. Here are some ways you to reformat your hard disk and start again, reloading all files to ...
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... operating system The most valuable component of your computer system may be performed periodically, and will be a recent backup of the CD and DVD drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to back up your entire computer, you choose to (or 'burn') as well as read from CDs. ...Click either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it and/or inserting a blank CD or DVD in case the ...
... operating system The most valuable component of your computer system may be performed periodically, and will be a recent backup of the CD and DVD drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to back up your entire computer, you choose to (or 'burn') as well as read from CDs. ...Click either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it and/or inserting a blank CD or DVD in case the ...