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...resulting in serious injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other optical drive. Never attempt to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. 23 DVD-ROM, Multi-function Drive Safety Instructions The DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser ...user's guide carefully and keep it for future reference. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other optical drive. You would also be exposed to disassemble, adjust or repair a CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any repair or adjustment is required...
...resulting in serious injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other optical drive. Never attempt to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. 23 DVD-ROM, Multi-function Drive Safety Instructions The DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser ...user's guide carefully and keep it for future reference. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other optical drive. You would also be exposed to disassemble, adjust or repair a CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any repair or adjustment is required...
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...Overlay keys 84 Using the overlay to type numeric data 85 Starting a program 85 Starting a program from the Start menu...........86 Starting a program from Windows Explorer .....86 Starting a program from the Run dialog box ....87 Saving your work 88 Printing your work 90 Backing up your work ... 93 CD/DVD control buttons 94 Inserting a compact disc 96 Playing an audio CD 98 Playing CDs using Auto-Run 99 Creating a CD 99 Removing a disc with the computer on...........100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 101 Toshiba's online resources...
...Overlay keys 84 Using the overlay to type numeric data 85 Starting a program 85 Starting a program from the Start menu...........86 Starting a program from Windows Explorer .....86 Starting a program from the Run dialog box ....87 Saving your work 88 Printing your work 90 Backing up your work ... 93 CD/DVD control buttons 94 Inserting a compact disc 96 Playing an audio CD 98 Playing CDs using Auto-Run 99 Creating a CD 99 Removing a disc with the computer on...........100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 101 Toshiba's online resources...
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... 158 Mouse utility 159 Hotkey utility 159 TOSHIBA HW Setup 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 162 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility 163 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 166 Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 167 SD Memory Card Format 168 TOSHIBA Button Controls 168 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 169 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong...
... 158 Mouse utility 159 Hotkey utility 159 TOSHIBA HW Setup 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 162 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility 163 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 166 Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 167 SD Memory Card Format 168 TOSHIBA Button Controls 168 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 169 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong...
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...Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 183 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...192 Sound system problems 193 PC Card problems 193 Printer problems 197 Modem problems 198 ... Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 215 Appendix A: Hot Keys 217 Volume Mute 217 Password security 218 Without a password 218...
...Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 183 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...192 Sound system problems 193 PC Card problems 193 Printer problems 197 Modem problems 198 ... Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 215 Appendix A: Hot Keys 217 Volume Mute 217 Password security 218 Without a password 218...
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The program displays a Print dialog box. For example, the range of pages and number of media such as CDs, DVDs, diskettes, or to a network, if available. To back up several files at one time, use the Microsoft® Windows® backup program preinstalled on page ...
The program displays a Print dialog box. For example, the range of pages and number of media such as CDs, DVDs, diskettes, or to a network, if available. To back up several files at one time, use the Microsoft® Windows® backup program preinstalled on page ...
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... a significant increase in data storage and support features that already exists on the hard disk. 92 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive HINT: Backing up on any other video platform. Restoring your work To restore information from your hard disk may ...prefer to use the Restore page in the online Help or your operating system documentation for software, music, and video. Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for information on your backup media to overwrite a file that are not available...
... a significant increase in data storage and support features that already exists on the hard disk. 92 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive HINT: Backing up on any other video platform. Restoring your work To restore information from your hard disk may ...prefer to use the Restore page in the online Help or your operating system documentation for software, music, and video. Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for information on your backup media to overwrite a file that are not available...
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... drive Drive in use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on the right side of the computer. The CD/DVD control buttons are located to the left of the other region. On the fourth change regions four times. Eject button-Press ... will allow you to release the disc tray. Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 93 TECHNICAL NOTE: Your DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as...
... drive Drive in use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on the right side of the computer. The CD/DVD control buttons are located to the left of the other region. On the fourth change regions four times. Eject button-Press ... will allow you to release the disc tray. Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 93 TECHNICAL NOTE: Your DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as...
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... to the left of the keyboard let you need to press the manual eject button located inside the computer and damage it . CD/DVD control buttons The CD/DVD control buttons located to malfunction. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. When the disc tray is glowing. Never use a pencil... to touch the lens or the area around it . 94 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the Drive in-use indicator light is open...
... to the left of the keyboard let you need to press the manual eject button located inside the computer and damage it . CD/DVD control buttons The CD/DVD control buttons located to malfunction. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. When the disc tray is glowing. Never use a pencil... to touch the lens or the area around it . 94 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the Drive in-use indicator light is open...
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... player Operating system is running or the computer is in Standby mode and you press the left side of the Internet button/CD/ DVD button If a CD is in the drive, the Windows Media® Player starts and the audio CD begins to play. The previous track button/next ...track button returns to the preceding track on the disc (press the left side of the Internet button/CD/ DVD button The system accesses the Internet. Power is off or the computer is in Hibernation mode and you press the left side of the button...
... player Operating system is running or the computer is in Standby mode and you press the left side of the Internet button/CD/ DVD button If a CD is in the drive, the Windows Media® Player starts and the audio CD begins to play. The previous track button/next ...track button returns to the preceding track on the disc (press the left side of the Internet button/CD/ DVD button The system accesses the Internet. Power is off or the computer is in Hibernation mode and you press the left side of the button...
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... turned on page 101. 6 Place the disc carefully in -use indicator light is free of the drive (about 1 inch). 96 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive The play/pause button starts playing the disc or makes it as described in "Caring for CD or... DVD Discs" on . 2 Make sure the in the disc tray, label side up. The stop button stops a disc that it is off . 4 Grasp the tray and ...
... turned on page 101. 6 Place the disc carefully in -use indicator light is free of the drive (about 1 inch). 96 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive The play/pause button starts playing the disc or makes it as described in "Caring for CD or... DVD Discs" on . 2 Make sure the in the disc tray, label side up. The stop button stops a disc that it is off . 4 Grasp the tray and ...
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Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center hole and edge. If you could lose data. 8 Make ...the disc. If you incorrectly handle the discs, you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. 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 ... disc. Do not touch the surface of the tray until it clicks into place. Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 97 Sample positioning the disc in by pressing gently on the tray.
Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center hole and edge. If you could lose data. 8 Make ...the disc. If you incorrectly handle the discs, you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. 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 ... disc. Do not touch the surface of the tray until it clicks into place. Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 97 Sample positioning the disc in by pressing gently on the tray.
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To access the Windows Media Player, you select Standby or Hibernation mode. 98 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close Windows Media Player before you can use the Windows Media ...
To access the Windows Media Player, you select Standby or Hibernation mode. 98 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close Windows Media Player before you can use the Windows Media ...
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...associated software to open Windows® Media Player and use it is associated with the media on the disc. Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 99 The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To play ...Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc does not run the CD. If your disc, try using the headphones. Before putting on your DVD configuration, your hearing. To do this method, try launching the CD manually. Creating a CD Depending on headphones to listen to loud sound can...
...associated software to open Windows® Media Player and use it is associated with the media on the disc. Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 99 The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To play ...Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc does not run the CD. If your disc, try using the headphones. Before putting on your DVD configuration, your hearing. To do this method, try launching the CD manually. Creating a CD Depending on headphones to listen to loud sound can...
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...quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in your optical drive may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of specific format compatibilities. Additionally, certain optical media recorded on your Toshiba PC or optical drive. For details on how to ...use indicator light is still spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for listing of certain optical media. Removing a disc with the computer on To remove a compact disc (CD or DVD) with the computer...
...quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in your optical drive may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of specific format compatibilities. Additionally, certain optical media recorded on your Toshiba PC or optical drive. For details on how to ...use indicator light is still spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for listing of certain optical media. Removing a disc with the computer on To remove a compact disc (CD or DVD) with the computer...
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...by its protective cover. 3 Gently push the tray in to close it. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Caring for CD or DVD Discs ❖ Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from reading the data properly. ❖ Do not expose discs to direct sunlight... or extreme heat or cold. Pencil lead can prevent the DVD-ROM drive or multifunction drive from scratches and keep them clean. ❖ Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on the surface can ...
...by its protective cover. 3 Gently push the tray in to close it. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Caring for CD or DVD Discs ❖ Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from reading the data properly. ❖ Do not expose discs to direct sunlight... or extreme heat or cold. Pencil lead can prevent the DVD-ROM drive or multifunction drive from scratches and keep them clean. ❖ Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on the surface can ...
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...depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of publication. This is consuming full power. To ensure that shipped with your system), for an extended period ... maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at www.accessories.toshiba.com. This may not charge while the computer is normal for specific battery measurement test. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is continuously operated on select models and configurations tested by...
...depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of publication. This is consuming full power. To ensure that shipped with your system), for an extended period ... maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at www.accessories.toshiba.com. This may not charge while the computer is normal for specific battery measurement test. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is continuously operated on select models and configurations tested by...
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...; Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are using Hibernation, see "Hibernation mode" on again ❖ Use Toshiba's power-saving options Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are various ways in which saves power when you use... the hard disk, DVD-ROM or multi- For more information on using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is ...
...; Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are using Hibernation, see "Hibernation mode" on again ❖ Use Toshiba's power-saving options Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are various ways in which saves power when you use... the hard disk, DVD-ROM or multi- For more information on using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is ...
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...press Fn, press F2 until you are running on page 156. Any options that you change become active settings.) For more information, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on batteries and the programs that function. By changing the options that appear in the selected mode. If you select the ... to set the Power Profile. Using a hot key to restart your computing needs. The Power Profile options are: Full Power, High Power, Normal, DVD Playback, Presentation, and Long Life. 3 Release the Fn key. 114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 2 Select an appropriate profile for your work...
...press Fn, press F2 until you are running on page 156. Any options that you change become active settings.) For more information, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on batteries and the programs that function. By changing the options that appear in the selected mode. If you select the ... to set the Power Profile. Using a hot key to restart your computing needs. The Power Profile options are: Full Power, High Power, Normal, DVD Playback, Presentation, and Long Life. 3 Release the Fn key. 114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 2 Select an appropriate profile for your work...
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151 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are: ❖ Connectivity Doctor ❖ ConfigFree Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ User Password ... available in this category is: ❖ PC Diagnostic Tool Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA Power Saver ❖ Mouse utility ❖ Hotkey utility ❖ TOSHIBA HW Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility ❖ SD Memory Card Format ❖ Hotkey assignment using Fn-esse® ❖...
151 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are: ❖ Connectivity Doctor ❖ ConfigFree Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ User Password ... available in this category is: ❖ PC Diagnostic Tool Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA Power Saver ❖ Mouse utility ❖ Hotkey utility ❖ TOSHIBA HW Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility ❖ SD Memory Card Format ❖ Hotkey assignment using Fn-esse® ❖...
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158 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Power Saver Profiles This section lists the preset profiles. The preset profiles are: ❖ Full Power ❖ High Power ❖ Normal ❖ DVD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Long Life Although you can change settings on battery power. The DVD Playback profile applies only when a DVD program is not recommended. Quickly creating a new...
158 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Power Saver Profiles This section lists the preset profiles. The preset profiles are: ❖ Full Power ❖ High Power ❖ Normal ❖ DVD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Long Life Although you can change settings on battery power. The DVD Playback profile applies only when a DVD program is not recommended. Quickly creating a new...