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2 Model: Satellite 2455 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF... or catastrophic property damage. Critical Applications The computer you fail to persons or loss of the data. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA...
2 Model: Satellite 2455 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF... or catastrophic property damage. Critical Applications The computer you fail to persons or loss of the data. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA...
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...guidelines for an uncontrolled environment, the Bluetooth Card has to be operated with the user maintaining a minimum distance of 20 cm from Toshiba is approved to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the BluetoothTM Card from the antennas located on top of the LCD ... for future reference. To ensure proper use This equipment is far below FCC radio frequency exposure limits. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Multi-function Drive Safety Instructions CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of this product,...
...guidelines for an uncontrolled environment, the Bluetooth Card has to be operated with the user maintaining a minimum distance of 20 cm from Toshiba is approved to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the BluetoothTM Card from the antennas located on top of the LCD ... for future reference. To ensure proper use This equipment is far below FCC radio frequency exposure limits. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Multi-function Drive Safety Instructions CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of this product,...
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Contents Introduction 27 This guide 27 Safety icons 28 Other icons used 29 Other documentation 29 Service options 30 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around 31 Making sure you have everything 31 Front with the display closed 32 Back 33 Right side 34 Left side 35 Front with the display open 37 Keyboard indicator lights 39 System indicator panel 40 CD/DVD control buttons 41 Underside 42 Chapter 2: Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work 43 18
Contents Introduction 27 This guide 27 Safety icons 28 Other icons used 29 Other documentation 29 Service options 30 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around 31 Making sure you have everything 31 Front with the display closed 32 Back 33 Right side 34 Left side 35 Front with the display open 37 Keyboard indicator lights 39 System indicator panel 40 CD/DVD control buttons 41 Underside 42 Chapter 2: Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work 43 18
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... keys 83 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 83 Function keys 84 Windows® special keys 84 Overlay keys 85 Emulating a full-size keyboard 86 TOSHIBA Console button 87 Starting a program 87 Saving your work 87 Printing your work 88 Using diskettes 89 Inserting and removing diskettes 89 Caring for diskettes... 89 Backing up your files 90 Playing a CD or DVD 91 Components 92 CD/DVD and Digital audio modes 93 Inserting a disc 93 Playing an audio CD 96 Playing a DVD 98 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD 98 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with ...
... keys 83 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 83 Function keys 84 Windows® special keys 84 Overlay keys 85 Emulating a full-size keyboard 86 TOSHIBA Console button 87 Starting a program 87 Saving your work 87 Printing your work 88 Using diskettes 89 Inserting and removing diskettes 89 Caring for diskettes... 89 Backing up your files 90 Playing a CD or DVD 91 Components 92 CD/DVD and Digital audio modes 93 Inserting a disc 93 Playing an audio CD 96 Playing a DVD 98 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD 98 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with ...
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25 Contents Chapter 8: WinDVD 209 Playing DVDs 209 Using the WinDVD slider bar (location) ......... 211 Using the WinDVD control panel 212 Using the control panel playback buttons ...... 213 Maximizing the video window ... Manager .......... 232 Memory module problems 233 Power and the batteries 234 Keyboard problems 236 Display problems 236 Disk drive problems 238 Slim SelectBay problems 241 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 241 Sound system problems 248 PC Card problems 249
25 Contents Chapter 8: WinDVD 209 Playing DVDs 209 Using the WinDVD slider bar (location) ......... 211 Using the WinDVD control panel 212 Using the control panel playback buttons ...... 213 Maximizing the video window ... Manager .......... 232 Memory module problems 233 Power and the batteries 234 Keyboard problems 236 Display problems 236 Disk drive problems 238 Slim SelectBay problems 241 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 241 Sound system problems 248 PC Card problems 249
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You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs with the display closed Display latch CD/DVD System CD/DVD control indicator control buttons panel buttons Volume control dial The CD/DVD control buttons allow you adjust how loud the sound is on your computer. The display latch keeps the display panel closed and... functions are being performed by the system. To open the display panel, slide the display latch and raise the panel. For more information, see "CD/DVD control buttons" on page 40.
You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs with the display closed Display latch CD/DVD System CD/DVD control indicator control buttons panel buttons Volume control dial The CD/DVD control buttons allow you adjust how loud the sound is on your computer. The display latch keeps the display panel closed and... functions are being performed by the system. To open the display panel, slide the display latch and raise the panel. For more information, see "CD/DVD control buttons" on page 40.
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... computer on a projector or TV that accepts audio/video inputs. The USB standard allows hot swapping of peripherals. The S-video port allows you to play DVD audio and video on external power or charging the battery. The Link indicator glows green when the computer is connected to your computer" on page...
... computer on a projector or TV that accepts audio/video inputs. The USB standard allows hot swapping of peripherals. The S-video port allows you to play DVD audio and video on external power or charging the battery. The Link indicator glows green when the computer is connected to your computer" on page...
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Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Screen Power button Speaker Function keys Keyboard TouchPad Primary control button CD/DVD control buttons CD/DVD control buttons System indicator panel Internet button TOSHIBA Console button TV button Keyboard indicator lights Speaker Palm rest Secondary control button Volume control dial The computer's screen is...
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Screen Power button Speaker Function keys Keyboard TouchPad Primary control button CD/DVD control buttons CD/DVD control buttons System indicator panel Internet button TOSHIBA Console button TV button Keyboard indicator lights Speaker Palm rest Secondary control button Volume control dial The computer's screen is...
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... a TV to your computer" on page 181. For more information, see "Keyboard indicator lights" on page 39. The TOSHIBA Console button allows quick access to play CDs and DVDs with the stroke of lights that glow when certain functions are being performed by the system. 38 Finding Your Way Around...display open The TouchPadTM enables you to move the cursor with the computer turned on. For information on the TOSHIBA Console, see "CD/DVD control buttons" on page 41. The CD/DVD control buttons allow you to various functions. The system indicator panel is turned off. The TV button lets ...
... a TV to your computer" on page 181. For more information, see "Keyboard indicator lights" on page 39. The TOSHIBA Console button allows quick access to play CDs and DVDs with the stroke of lights that glow when certain functions are being performed by the system. 38 Finding Your Way Around...display open The TouchPadTM enables you to move the cursor with the computer turned on. For information on the TOSHIBA Console, see "CD/DVD control buttons" on page 41. The CD/DVD control buttons allow you to various functions. The system indicator panel is turned off. The TV button lets ...
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..." on . The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. 40 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open System indicator panel The CD/DVD indicator light glows green when a CD or...
..." on . The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. 40 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open System indicator panel The CD/DVD indicator light glows green when a CD or...
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...SelectBay activity light glows green when the computer is in digital mode, pressing the play button launches Windows MediaTM Player. When this button is accessing a DVD-ROM or multi-function drive or optional hard disk drive in the Slim SelectBay. When pressing the mode button, hold it is in use and... result in loss of the computer are for several seconds until the CD/ DVD indicator light goes on the front of data. Mode Previous Next button track track Play/ Stop/eject pause The mode button acts like a CD ...
...SelectBay activity light glows green when the computer is in digital mode, pressing the play button launches Windows MediaTM Player. When this button is accessing a DVD-ROM or multi-function drive or optional hard disk drive in the Slim SelectBay. When pressing the mode button, hold it is in use and... result in loss of the computer are for several seconds until the CD/ DVD indicator light goes on the front of data. Mode Previous Next button track track Play/ Stop/eject pause The mode button acts like a CD ...
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... release latch Hard disk drive Battery pack Battery release latch The hard disk drive is currently playing. Press the button again to play a CD or DVD.
... release latch Hard disk drive Battery pack Battery release latch The hard disk drive is currently playing. Press the button again to play a CD or DVD.
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... You will need a standard Phillips No.1 screwdriver and a small flat-head screwdriver to install a memory module under the following conditions. Power to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on . You can damage the computer and the module. 1. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer's screws...-function drive power is on . See "Turn Off or Shut down using Standby mode. 3. CAUTION: When removing the computer's power and TOSHIBA Console button panel to install additional memory, be careful not to the computer. 3 Open the display panel and remove the panel above the ...
... You will need a standard Phillips No.1 screwdriver and a small flat-head screwdriver to install a memory module under the following conditions. Power to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on . You can damage the computer and the module. 1. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer's screws...-function drive power is on . See "Turn Off or Shut down using Standby mode. 3. CAUTION: When removing the computer's power and TOSHIBA Console button panel to install additional memory, be careful not to the computer. 3 Open the display panel and remove the panel above the ...
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... properly, as described in which you can replace one module with another while the computer is not locked with a variety of functions: ❖ An optional DVD-ROM or multi-function drive ❖ An optional hard disk drive Hot swapping an optional Slim SelectBay module One of the great things about optional...
... properly, as described in which you can replace one module with another while the computer is not locked with a variety of functions: ❖ An optional DVD-ROM or multi-function drive ❖ An optional hard disk drive Hot swapping an optional Slim SelectBay module One of the great things about optional...
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...reasons, your computer may come with the secondary button, then pointing to a diskette by clicking the file (or files) you play DVDs while running on any other video platform. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles..., and interactive menus. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that you want to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that are not available on AC power...
...reasons, your computer may come with the secondary button, then pointing to a diskette by clicking the file (or files) you play DVDs while running on any other video platform. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles..., and interactive menus. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that you want to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that are not available on AC power...
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Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. HINT: When the computer is off and the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is off. The manual eject button allows you to manually open the disc tray. Pencil lead can break off the ... turn off inside the computer and damage it. CAUTION: Never use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip. For information on using the CD/DVD control buttons, see"CD/DVD control buttons" on , press the stop/eject control button to press the manual eject button. 92 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or...
Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. HINT: When the computer is off and the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is off. The manual eject button allows you to manually open the disc tray. Pencil lead can break off the ... turn off inside the computer and damage it. CAUTION: Never use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip. For information on using the CD/DVD control buttons, see"CD/DVD control buttons" on , press the stop/eject control button to press the manual eject button. 92 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or...
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...Digital audio modes The following chart describes CD/DVD mode and Digital audio mode. CD /DVD mode Digital audio mode Power is off If an audio CD is in the The operating system and you drive, the system enters starts, the Toshiba Media press Play/ CD player mode and oper... Control switch or access the Volume Control program (click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control). play . If a DVD is in the Toshiba Media Player operating drive, the Toshiba Media starts and the digital audio system is on , If an audio CD is in the drive, the operating system starts...
...Digital audio modes The following chart describes CD/DVD mode and Digital audio mode. CD /DVD mode Digital audio mode Power is off If an audio CD is in the The operating system and you drive, the system enters starts, the Toshiba Media press Play/ CD player mode and oper... Control switch or access the Volume Control program (click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control). play . If a DVD is in the Toshiba Media Player operating drive, the Toshiba Media starts and the digital audio system is on , If an audio CD is in the drive, the operating system starts...
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... a disc or losing data, check that the disc activity light is turned on, press the eject button on the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive. 94 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 1 If the computer is off before opening the disc tray. 2 Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open...
... a disc or losing data, check that the disc activity light is turned on, press the eject button on the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive. 94 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 1 If the computer is off before opening the disc tray. 2 Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open...
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Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 95 5 Gently press the center of the tray until it is properly positioned on the spindle. Spindle Disc Correct position Incorrect position Incorrect position Positioning the disc on the center of the disc onto the spindle until it clicks indicating that it locks into place. If you position the disc incorrectly, it can jam the disc tray. 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the spindle CAUTION: Make sure the disc is locked.
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 95 5 Gently press the center of the tray until it is properly positioned on the spindle. Spindle Disc Correct position Incorrect position Incorrect position Positioning the disc on the center of the disc onto the spindle until it clicks indicating that it locks into place. If you position the disc incorrectly, it can jam the disc tray. 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the spindle CAUTION: Make sure the disc is locked.
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96 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. 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. The computer automatically detects a disc in the drive and opens the Audio CD window.
96 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. 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. The computer automatically detects a disc in the drive and opens the Audio CD window.