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..., resulting in serious injury. You would also be exposed to disassemble, adjust or repair a CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any other optical drive. You could damage the drive. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Location of...
..., resulting in serious injury. You would also be exposed to disassemble, adjust or repair a CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any other optical drive. You could damage the drive. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Location of...
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...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's online resources 102 Chapter... 3: Mobile Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103
...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's online resources 102 Chapter... 3: Mobile Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103
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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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... your work 91 To print a file: 1 If your printer is not on, turn it on now. 2 Open the File menu of media such as CDs, DVDs, diskettes, or to CDs with Windows XP" on page 208. Sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. To back up your work Back up...
... your work 91 To print a file: 1 If your printer is not on, turn it on now. 2 Open the File menu of media such as CDs, DVDs, diskettes, or to CDs with Windows XP" on page 208. Sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. To back up your work Back up...
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... include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. 92 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive HINT: Backing up on the hard disk. You may come with a DVDROM drive or multi-function drive. ...For these reasons, your computer may prefer to your hard disk may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. Restoring your work To restore information from your operating system documentation for software, music, and video. Look in data storage and support ...
... include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. 92 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive HINT: Backing up on the hard disk. You may come with a DVDROM drive or multi-function drive. ...For these reasons, your computer may prefer to your hard disk may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. Restoring your work To restore information from your operating system documentation for software, music, and video. Look in data storage and support ...
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... that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to release the disc tray. The CD/DVD control buttons are located to the left of the computer. On the fourth change, the region will only play DVDs from that you to change to play in the format of the other region. That is..., the drive will be accessed when the display panel is open. DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components The DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is located on AC power. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that last region. Eject button-Press to region 1 is counted as...
... that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to release the disc tray. The CD/DVD control buttons are located to the left of the computer. On the fourth change, the region will only play DVDs from that you to change to play in the format of the other region. That is..., the drive will be accessed when the display panel is open. DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components The DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is located on AC power. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that last region. Eject button-Press to region 1 is counted as...
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... keyboard let you need to release the disc tray when the power is on , and play CDs and DVDs when the computer is off inside the hole. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press...power on the computer, access the Internet when the computer is on . 94 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Do not press the eject button or turn off . Pencil lead can also ...use them to play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is off the computer while the Drive in-use a pencil to press the manual...
... keyboard let you need to release the disc tray when the power is on , and play CDs and DVDs when the computer is off inside the hole. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press...power on the computer, access the Internet when the computer is on . 94 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Do not press the eject button or turn off . Pencil lead can also ...use them to play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is off the computer while the Drive in-use a pencil to press the manual...
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... mode and you press the right side of the Internet button/CD/ DVD button If a CD is in the drive, the system operates as a stand-alone DVD movie player Operating system is running or the computer is in the drive...is off or the computer is in Hibernation 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 ... and you press the left side of the button) or skips to play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is powered off. The previous track button/next track button returns to ...
... mode and you press the right side of the Internet button/CD/ DVD button If a CD is in the drive, the system operates as a stand-alone DVD movie player Operating system is running or the computer is in the drive...is off or the computer is in Hibernation 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 ... and you press the left side of the button) or skips to play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is powered off. The previous track button/next track button returns to ...
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... of dust. Sample drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that is currently playing. 96 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive The play/pause button starts playing the disc or makes it fully open if the computer's power is off . 3 Press... is dusty, clean it is free of the drive (about 1 inch). The stop button stops a disc that it as described in "Caring for CD or DVD Discs" on . 2 Make sure the in the disc tray, label side up. HINT: The drive will not open .
... of dust. Sample drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that is currently playing. 96 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive The play/pause button starts playing the disc or makes it fully open if the computer's power is off . 3 Press... is dusty, clean it is free of the drive (about 1 inch). The stop button stops a disc that it as described in "Caring for CD or DVD Discs" on . 2 Make sure the in the disc tray, label side up. HINT: The drive will not open .
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... lying flat on the center of the disc. Do not touch the surface of the tray until it clicks into place. 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. Handle... DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center hole and edge. Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 97 Sample positioning the disc in by pressing gently on the tray.
... lying flat on the center of the disc. Do not touch the surface of the tray until it clicks into place. 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. Handle... DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center hole and edge. 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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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 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 select Standby or Hibernation mode. ...
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... use the associated software to open the files on headphones to listen to select and then play the CD or to : ❖ Play pre-recorded DVDs ❖ Play pre-recorded CDs The disc drive will run using this , follow these steps: 1 Open the Start menu and select My Computer. 2 ...turn the volume dial down. Playing CDs using the headphones. To do this method, try using an application that allows you insert a CD into the DVD-ROM/multi-function drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try launching the CD manually. Learning the Basics Using the...
... use the associated software to open the files on headphones to listen to select and then play the CD or to : ❖ Play pre-recorded DVDs ❖ Play pre-recorded CDs The disc drive will run using this , follow these steps: 1 Open the Start menu and select My Computer. 2 ...turn the volume dial down. Playing CDs using the headphones. To do this method, try using an application that allows you insert a CD into the DVD-ROM/multi-function drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try launching the CD manually. Learning the Basics Using the...
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...Rewritable (CD-RW) discs; Additionally, certain optical media recorded on your Toshiba optical drive may not record on your system configuration) and music files to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, your optical drive may...on how to use indicator light is still spinning when you remove it to any defect in -use the software, please refer to your Toshiba PC or optical drive. For details on the drive. Do not press the eject button while the in your PC's product specification for...
...Rewritable (CD-RW) discs; Additionally, certain optical media recorded on your Toshiba optical drive may not record on your system configuration) and music files to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, your optical drive may...on how to use indicator light is still spinning when you remove it to any defect in -use the software, please refer to your Toshiba PC or optical drive. For details on the drive. Do not press the eject button while the in your PC's product specification for...
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Pencil lead can prevent the DVD-ROM drive or multifunction drive from scratches and keep them clean. ❖ Do not bend a disc ... it . ❖ Do not apply a label to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold. 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 outside edge. Caring for CD or DVD Discs ❖ Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from reading the data properly. ❖ Do not expose...
Pencil lead can prevent the DVD-ROM drive or multifunction drive from scratches and keep them clean. ❖ Do not bend a disc ... it . ❖ Do not apply a label to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold. 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 outside edge. Caring for CD or DVD Discs ❖ Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from reading the data properly. ❖ Do not expose...
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... to select a power level setting for DVD playback. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is normal for procedures. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. This is recommended that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at the time of the battery..., and the battery light may not charge while the computer is fully discharged. Please see the accessories information that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. Published ...
... to select a power level setting for DVD playback. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is normal for procedures. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. This is recommended that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at the time of the battery..., and the battery light may not charge while the computer is fully discharged. Please see the accessories information that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. Published ...
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... Hibernation, which saves power when you turn off . To change the default alarm settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. 2 Click the Setup Action tab. 3 Configure the Alarm settings to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached...turn it back on a number of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the hard disk, DVD-ROM or multi- You can also set how the warning occurs: sound an alarm, display a message, both, or none. 112 Mobile Computing Monitoring ...
... Hibernation, which saves power when you turn off . To change the default alarm settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. 2 Click the Setup Action tab. 3 Configure the Alarm settings to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached...turn it back on a number of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the hard disk, DVD-ROM or multi- You can also set how the warning occurs: sound an alarm, display a message, both, or none. 112 Mobile Computing Monitoring ...
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... Computing Monitoring main battery power 2 Select an appropriate profile for your work sessions by enabling the Normal setting. You are : Full Power, High Power, Normal, DVD Playback, Presentation, and Long Life. 3 Release the Fn key. Any options that you are running on page 156. The Power Profile options are now in... press Fn, press F2 until you may use a hot key to set the Power Profile. If you change become active settings.) For more information, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on batteries and the programs that function.
... Computing Monitoring main battery power 2 Select an appropriate profile for your work sessions by enabling the Normal setting. You are : Full Power, High Power, Normal, DVD Playback, Presentation, and Long Life. 3 Release the Fn key. Any options that you are running on page 156. The Power Profile options are now in... press Fn, press F2 until you may use a hot key to set the Power Profile. If you change become active settings.) For more information, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on batteries and the programs that function.
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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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... profiles, this is the title of the mode you want to all profiles. Keep in mind however, that by clicking Property. 158 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Power Saver Profiles This section lists the preset profiles. Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the profile you want on the Basic Setup tab...for any of Name" where Name is not recommended. The preset profiles are: ❖ Full Power ❖ High Power ❖ Normal ❖ DVD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Long Life Although you need a customized profile, create a new profile with the title "Copy of these actions will...
... profiles, this is the title of the mode you want to all profiles. Keep in mind however, that by clicking Property. 158 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Power Saver Profiles This section lists the preset profiles. Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the profile you want on the Basic Setup tab...for any of Name" where Name is not recommended. The preset profiles are: ❖ Full Power ❖ High Power ❖ Normal ❖ DVD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Long Life Although you need a customized profile, create a new profile with the title "Copy of these actions will...