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... be exposed to disassemble, adjust or repair a CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any repair or adjustment is required. You could damage the drive. Never attempt to laser light or other optical drive. Location of the Required Label (Sample shown below. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other safety hazards, resulting...
... be exposed to disassemble, adjust or repair a CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any repair or adjustment is required. You could damage the drive. Never attempt to laser light or other optical drive. Location of the Required Label (Sample shown below. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other safety hazards, resulting...
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... 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...drive...........92 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components 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...
... 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...drive...........92 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components 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...
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... mode 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...
... mode 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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... drive problems...192 Sound system problems 193 PC Card problems 193 Printer problems 197 Modem problems 198 Wireless networking problems 199 DVD operating problems 202 Develop good computing habits 205 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...
... drive problems...192 Sound system problems 193 PC Card problems 193 Printer problems 197 Modem problems 198 Wireless networking problems 199 DVD operating problems 202 Develop good computing habits 205 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...
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...in the online Help or your hard disk may come with a DVDROM drive or multi-function drive. 92 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive HINT: Backing up on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is the one you try to overwrite a file that are not available... on any other video platform. Look in the backup program. Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for information on restoring files. Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media...
...in the online Help or your hard disk may come with a DVDROM drive or multi-function drive. 92 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive HINT: Backing up on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is the one you try to overwrite a file that are not available... on any other video platform. Look in the backup program. Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for information on restoring files. Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media...
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...are located 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 change to play...change, the region will automatically change regions four times. That is, the drive will allow you play DVDs from that changing from another region, the drive will be accessed when the display panel is open. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you to region 1 is in use....
...are located 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 change to play...change, the region will automatically change regions four times. That is, the drive will allow you play DVDs from that changing from another region, the drive will be accessed when the display panel is open. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you to region 1 is in use....
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... to touch the lens or the area around it . You can break off the computer while the Drive in-use indicator light is off . 94 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Do not press the eject button or turn off inside the hole. Doing so could cause the... off . Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to malfunction. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Pencil lead can also use a pencil to play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is glowing. Never use them to press the manual eject button. Power button Internet button/ CD...
... to touch the lens or the area around it . You can break off the computer while the Drive in-use indicator light is off . 94 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Do not press the eject button or turn off inside the hole. Doing so could cause the... off . Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to malfunction. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Pencil lead can also use a pencil to play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is glowing. Never use them to press the manual eject button. Power button Internet button/ CD...
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... Windows Media® Player starts and the audio CD begins to the following chart describes the Internet button/CD/DVD button functionality. If a DVD is in the drive, the system operates as a stand-alone CD player. Operating system is running or the computer is in Standby mode and you press the... right side of the Internet button/CD/ DVD button If a CD is in the drive, WinDVD™ starts and the DVD begins to the preceding track on or activates a media playing application that can play . If...
... Windows Media® Player starts and the audio CD begins to the following chart describes the Internet button/CD/DVD button functionality. If a DVD is in the drive, the system operates as a stand-alone CD player. Operating system is running or the computer is in Standby mode and you press the... right side of the Internet button/CD/ DVD button If a CD is in the drive, WinDVD™ starts and the DVD begins to the preceding track on or activates a media playing application that can play . If...
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... not open . 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-use indicator light is turned on page 101. 6 Place the disc carefully in the... disc tray, label side up. The disc tray slides partially out of dust. Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer...
... not open . 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-use indicator light is turned on page 101. 6 Place the disc carefully in the... disc tray, label side up. The disc tray slides partially out of dust. Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer...
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..., it clicks into place. Do not touch the surface of the tray until 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 place. You are ready to... use the disc. Do not stack discs. Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 97 Sample positioning...
..., it clicks into place. Do not touch the surface of the tray until 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 place. You are ready to... use the disc. Do not stack discs. Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 97 Sample positioning...
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... Windows Media Player, your system may not be able to play. To prevent this from the taskbar. 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 Player program to...
... Windows Media Player, your system may not be able to play. To prevent this from the taskbar. 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 Player program to...
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...disc, try using this , follow these steps: 1 Open the Start menu and select My Computer. 2 Click the DVD-ROM/multi-function drive icon. For example, if it is associated with a multi-function drive that is a music CD, open Windows® Media Player and use the associated software to an audio CD, turn...of media, use it to select and then play the CD or to : ❖ Play pre-recorded DVDs ❖ Play pre-recorded CDs 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 ...
...disc, try using this , follow these steps: 1 Open the Start menu and select My Computer. 2 Click the DVD-ROM/multi-function drive icon. For example, if it is associated with a multi-function drive that is a music CD, open Windows® Media Player and use the associated software to an audio CD, turn...of media, use it to select and then play the CD or to : ❖ Play pre-recorded DVDs ❖ Play pre-recorded CDs 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 ...
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... recording or viewing of specific format compatibilities. 100 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive ❖ Read and write data (depending on your Toshiba PC or optical drive. and DVD±R/±RW or DVD RAM discs. Removing a disc with the computer on To remove a compact disc... (CD or DVD) with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject button on how ...
... recording or viewing of specific format compatibilities. 100 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive ❖ Read and write data (depending on your Toshiba PC or optical drive. and DVD±R/±RW or DVD RAM discs. Removing a disc with the computer on To remove a compact disc... (CD or DVD) with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject button on how ...
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101 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently push the tray in to or otherwise mar the surface of the drive (about 1 inch). Fingerprints on top of it. ...to close it. The disc tray slides partially out of a disc. ❖ Hold a disc by its outside edge. 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 break off 1 Insert a slender...
101 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently push the tray in to or otherwise mar the surface of the drive (about 1 inch). Fingerprints on top of it. ...to close it. The disc tray slides partially out of a disc. ❖ Hold a disc by its outside edge. 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 break off 1 Insert a slender...
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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 ... 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® ❖ TOSHIBA Button Controls ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖...
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 ... 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® ❖ TOSHIBA Button Controls ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖...
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169 Toshiba Utilities CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer The TOSHIBA Controls Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Controls Properties window 2 Click the selected button. 3 Make the desired selections. 4 Click Apply, then click OK. CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Sample CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen
169 Toshiba Utilities CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer The TOSHIBA Controls Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Controls Properties window 2 Click the selected button. 3 Make the desired selections. 4 Click Apply, then click OK. CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Sample CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen
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... by CD burning software or other applications that can use this utility to make it run more enjoyable. To change the CD/DVD drive to "Quiet" mode, the setting is only valid for transferring data. 170 Toshiba Utilities CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility, available on a CD. 2 Click Set Normal Mode to run the...
... by CD burning software or other applications that can use this utility to make it run more enjoyable. To change the CD/DVD drive to "Quiet" mode, the setting is only valid for transferring data. 170 Toshiba Utilities CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility, available on a CD. 2 Click Set Normal Mode to run the...
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... point to check. 3 On the pop-up menu, click Properties. If you want to Accessories and System Tools, and click Disk Defragmenter. The drive's Properties box appears. Error-checking tests and repairs the disk. Run Disk Defragmenter. 190 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error-checking Run... Disk All Apps box appears. 6 You can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for CD/DVD drives. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now button. To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Right-click the...
... point to check. 3 On the pop-up menu, click Properties. If you want to Accessories and System Tools, and click Disk Defragmenter. The drive's Properties box appears. Error-checking tests and repairs the disk. Run Disk Defragmenter. 190 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error-checking Run... Disk All Apps box appears. 6 You can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for CD/DVD drives. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now button. To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Right-click the...
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...one or more CDs: 1 Put a blank CD-R (CD-recordable) disc into the computer's CD or DVD drive. 2 A menu of options will open for the blank CD. Most of the CD and DVD drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it , and stored on its hard... disk drive. 208 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data to...
...one or more CDs: 1 Put a blank CD-R (CD-recordable) disc into the computer's CD or DVD drive. 2 A menu of options will open for the blank CD. Most of the CD and DVD drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it , and stored on its hard... disk drive. 208 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data to...
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... and peripheral devices, such as ROM. microprocessor - N network - The main circuit board in a computer program or presentation. See system prompt. multi-function drive-A DVD drive that converts information from its physical drives. See MIDI. For example, a single hard disk drive may differ from digital to analog and back to digital, enabling information to CD and...
... and peripheral devices, such as ROM. microprocessor - N network - The main circuit board in a computer program or presentation. See system prompt. multi-function drive-A DVD drive that converts information from its physical drives. See MIDI. For example, a single hard disk drive may differ from digital to analog and back to digital, enabling information to CD and...