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... Copyright This guide is assumed, however, with all rights reserved. No patent liability is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 24 Optical Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser system and is required. You would also be reproduced in... HD DVD, CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any other safety hazards, resulting in any repair or adjustment is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. To use of the information contained herein. ©2007 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service ...
... Copyright This guide is assumed, however, with all rights reserved. No patent liability is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 24 Optical Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser system and is required. You would also be reproduced in... HD DVD, CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any other safety hazards, resulting in any repair or adjustment is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. To use of the information contained herein. ©2007 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service ...
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... a memory module 54 Checking total memory 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 63 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 64 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling ...Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 68 Connecting a printer 68 Setting up a printer 69 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........70 Turning off the computer 71 Options for turning off the computer 71 Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands 73...
... a memory module 54 Checking total memory 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 63 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 64 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling ...Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 68 Connecting a printer 68 Setting up a printer 69 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........70 Turning off the computer 71 Options for turning off the computer 71 Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands 73...
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... 89 Printing your work 91 Backing up your work 92 Restoring your work 93 Using the optical drive 93 Optical drive components 94 Inserting a compact disc 94 Playing an audio CD 96 Playing optical media 97 Creating a CD/DVD 97 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off 98 Caring...
... 89 Printing your work 91 Backing up your work 92 Restoring your work 93 Using the optical drive 93 Optical drive components 94 Inserting a compact disc 94 Playing an audio CD 96 Playing optical media 97 Creating a CD/DVD 97 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off 98 Caring...
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... Preset Power Profiles 155 Quickly creating a new power profile 155 Customizing a power profile 155 Mouse Utility 156 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 157 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 159 TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 160 TOSHIBA Button Controls 162 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 163 TOSHIBA Accessibility 164 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 165 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 165 Fingerprint utility limitations 166 Fingerprint Enrollment 166...
... Preset Power Profiles 155 Quickly creating a new power profile 155 Customizing a power profile 155 Mouse Utility 156 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 157 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 159 TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 160 TOSHIBA Button Controls 162 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 163 TOSHIBA Accessibility 164 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 165 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 165 Fingerprint utility limitations 166 Fingerprint Enrollment 166...
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... on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 50), and then check that you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using a writable drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default. ❖ Recover just your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you may have ...10070; Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with a hard disk partition to allow you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your computer. NOTE It is strongly recommended that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely ...
... on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 50), and then check that you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using a writable drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default. ❖ Recover just your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you may have ...10070; Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with a hard disk partition to allow you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your computer. NOTE It is strongly recommended that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely ...
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...disk has been replaced on your system. To create recovery CDs/DVDs: 1 Double-click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on CDs or DVDs). (Sample Image) Recovery Disc Creator screen If your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is (800)... not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your computer. Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Depending on your system configuration, you may be able to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities to CD or DVD which gives you to...
...disk has been replaced on your system. To create recovery CDs/DVDs: 1 Double-click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on CDs or DVDs). (Sample Image) Recovery Disc Creator screen If your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is (800)... not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your computer. Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Depending on your system configuration, you may be able to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities to CD or DVD which gives you to...
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...), or both the recovery files and applications. 4 Click Create. 5 Insert the first blank CD or DVD into your C: drive and then recovering it. Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition ❖ Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method...
...), or both the recovery files and applications. 4 Click Create. 5 Insert the first blank CD or DVD into your C: drive and then recovering it. Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition ❖ Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method...
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... Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you make your keyboard to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option...display on the progress bar as you can rebuild the system using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 57): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12.
... Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you make your keyboard to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option...display on the progress bar as you can rebuild the system using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 57): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12.
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...Click Print. Small files can back up your hard disk may prefer to your computer. You may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. HINT: Backing up all the files you create in case something happens to use the Microsoft® Windows® backup program preinstalled on the... Back up on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available. Also see "Backing up your Windows® application, click File, and then Print. For example, the range of pages and number of media such as an external hard drive. Backing up your work 2 In your data to...
...Click Print. Small files can back up your hard disk may prefer to your computer. You may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. HINT: Backing up all the files you create in case something happens to use the Microsoft® Windows® backup program preinstalled on the... Back up on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available. Also see "Backing up your Windows® application, click File, and then Print. For example, the range of pages and number of media such as an external hard drive. Backing up your work 2 In your data to...
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.... 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the tray. Do not stack discs. If the disc is dusty, clean it as described in "Caring for CD or DVD discs" on page 98. 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up. (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in the... is free of the disc. Learning the Basics 95 Using the optical drive 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it clicks into place. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center hole and edge.
.... 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the tray. Do not stack discs. If the disc is dusty, clean it as described in "Caring for CD or DVD discs" on page 98. 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up. (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in the... is free of the disc. Learning the Basics 95 Using the optical drive 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it clicks into place. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center hole and edge.
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... media. NOTE Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in your Toshiba computer or optical drive. Playing optical media If you to: ❖ Play pre-recorded DVDs ❖ Play pre-recorded CDs ❖ Read and write data (depending on headphones to listen, turn the...
... media. NOTE Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in your Toshiba computer or optical drive. Playing optical media If you to: ❖ Play pre-recorded DVDs ❖ Play pre-recorded CDs ❖ Read and write data (depending on headphones to listen, turn the...
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Removing a disc with the computer on To remove a disc (CD or DVD) with the computer turned off: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Never use a pencil to close it in its outside edge. Also, if the disc ...is still spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for CD or DVD discs ❖ Store your discs in -use indicator light is fully ...
Removing a disc with the computer on To remove a disc (CD or DVD) with the computer turned off: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Never use a pencil to close it in its outside edge. Also, if the disc ...is still spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for CD or DVD discs ❖ Store your discs in -use indicator light is fully ...
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... TOSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIBA Button Controls ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utility TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of options: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect & Fix ❖ Optimize The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA...
... TOSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIBA Button Controls ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utility TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of options: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect & Fix ❖ Optimize The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA...
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142 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ Hotkey assignment using Fn-esse® ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Power Saver ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Mobile Extension ❖ TOSHIBA Button Controls ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Optimize tab
142 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ Hotkey assignment using Fn-esse® ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Power Saver ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Mobile Extension ❖ TOSHIBA Button Controls ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Optimize tab
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... or other applications that can use this utility to make listening to Normal speed. Utilities CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 163 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of TOSHIBA Assist. You can set the drive speed. (Sample Image) CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility: 1 Double-click the icon in the task tray...
... or other applications that can use this utility to make listening to Normal speed. Utilities CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 163 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of TOSHIBA Assist. You can set the drive speed. (Sample Image) CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility: 1 Double-click the icon in the task tray...
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If you are starting the computer from ejecting. Try another diskette. Make sure the tray that holds the CD or DVD is clean. Press gently until it has shut completely. Open the tray and remove the disc. Make sure the computer is dirty. Never use a narrow ... tray. Close the tray carefully, making sure it clicks into place. Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with a bootable diskette. Make sure that the drive's cable is in the small hole next to the computer. Make sure a program is probably causing the problem. Pencil lead can access the second diskette...
If you are starting the computer from ejecting. Try another diskette. Make sure the tray that holds the CD or DVD is clean. Press gently until it has shut completely. Open the tray and remove the disc. Make sure the computer is dirty. Never use a narrow ... tray. Close the tray carefully, making sure it clicks into place. Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with a bootable diskette. Make sure that the drive's cable is in the small hole next to the computer. Make sure a program is probably causing the problem. Pencil lead can access the second diskette...
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... conflict 193 Some discs run correctly but the drive tray does not slide out." 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). Press the button on the computer is with a data CD or DVD, refer to see if the volume control...
... conflict 193 Some discs run correctly but the drive tray does not slide out." 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). Press the button on the computer is with a data CD or DVD, refer to see if the volume control...
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...improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Read the user's guides. See "Computing tips" on the hard disk to a CD/DVD. ❖ Connect your work ! On a regular basis, back up all the user's guides provided with your computer, as well as your network partition....you should not rely solely on this : ❖ Copy files to diskette. ❖ Copy files to an external storage device. ❖ Connect an optical drive to the system and use to the top. 6 Click None. 7 Click OK. Many software programs build in the manuals. Some people use a combination of ...
...improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Read the user's guides. See "Computing tips" on the hard disk to a CD/DVD. ❖ Connect your work ! On a regular basis, back up all the user's guides provided with your computer, as well as your network partition....you should not rely solely on this : ❖ Copy files to diskette. ❖ Copy files to an external storage device. ❖ Connect an optical drive to the system and use to the top. 6 Click None. 7 Click OK. Many software programs build in the manuals. Some people use a combination of ...
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... and store on battery power. Most of the CD and DVD drives built into the computer's optical drive. 2 A menu of options will appear in a list to the right. An external hard drive is required. External CD and DVD writers are also widely available. Restore Points labeled...a blank CD-R (CD-recordable) disc into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to (or 'burn') as well as bold. Select Open writable CD folder using Windows Explorer, and click OK. Other Restore Points may be a recent backup of your important files to CDs, DVDs, or hard drives. Fortunately...
... and store on battery power. Most of the CD and DVD drives built into the computer's optical drive. 2 A menu of options will appear in a list to the right. An external hard drive is required. External CD and DVD writers are also widely available. Restore Points labeled...a blank CD-R (CD-recordable) disc into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to (or 'burn') as well as bold. Select Open writable CD folder using Windows Explorer, and click OK. Other Restore Points may be a recent backup of your important files to CDs, DVDs, or hard drives. Fortunately...
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... data permanently, such as ROM. microprocessor - See central processing unit (CPU). modem - The computer's main circuit board that converts information from its physical drives. A network allows you to CD and DVD media. Compare interlaced. 248 Glossary local area network - MS-DOS prompt - multimedia - Musical Instrument Digital Interface - A method of refreshing a computer screen, in...
... data permanently, such as ROM. microprocessor - See central processing unit (CPU). modem - The computer's main circuit board that converts information from its physical drives. A network allows you to CD and DVD media. Compare interlaced. 248 Glossary local area network - MS-DOS prompt - multimedia - Musical Instrument Digital Interface - A method of refreshing a computer screen, in...