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... employ a laser system. You would also be exposed to disassemble, adjust or repair a HD DVD, CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any repair or adjustment is required. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other optical drive. Never attempt to laser light or other device...
... employ a laser system. You would also be exposed to disassemble, adjust or repair a HD DVD, CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any repair or adjustment is required. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other optical drive. Never attempt to laser light or other device...
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... vary.) This appliance contains a laser system and is required. Never attempt to laser light or other optical drive. To use of Toshiba. Under the copyright laws, this model properly, read the user's guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. You could .../DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any form without the prior written permission of the information contained herein. ©2007 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. No patent liability is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Copyright This guide is assumed, however, with ...
... vary.) This appliance contains a laser system and is required. Never attempt to laser light or other optical drive. To use of Toshiba. Under the copyright laws, this model properly, read the user's guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. You could .../DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any form without the prior written permission of the information contained herein. ©2007 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. No patent liability is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Copyright This guide is assumed, however, with ...
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... 47 Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 54 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the ...TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Using the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using Dual Mode 65 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display ...
... 47 Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 54 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the ...TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Using the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using Dual Mode 65 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display ...
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... drive 95 Optical drive components 95 Media control buttons 96 Inserting a compact disc 97 Playing an audio CD 98 Playing optical media 99 Creating a CD/DVD 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or...
... drive 95 Optical drive components 95 Media control buttons 96 Inserting a compact disc 97 Playing an audio CD 98 Playing optical media 99 Creating a CD/DVD 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or...
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... Support 154 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 TOSHIBA Accessibility 156 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint utility limitations 157 Fingerprint Enrollment 157 Fingerprint Logon 159 Power-on Security 159 Control Center 160 Password Bank ...
... Support 154 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 TOSHIBA Accessibility 156 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint utility limitations 157 Fingerprint Enrollment 157 Fingerprint Logon 159 Power-on Security 159 Control Center 160 Password Bank ...
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...problems 193 DVD operating problems 196 Develop good computing habits 197 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 198 If you need further assistance 202 Before you contact Toshiba 202 Contacting Toshiba 203 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices... 204 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 206 Hot Key Cards 206 Using the Hot Key Cards 207 Application...
...problems 193 DVD operating problems 196 Develop good computing habits 197 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 198 If you need further assistance 202 Before you contact Toshiba 202 Contacting Toshiba 203 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices... 204 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 206 Hot Key Cards 206 Using the Hot Key Cards 207 Application...
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... Using the HDD Recovery, you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your permission. otherwise, click Cancel. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 56. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 NOTE From time to... time, Windows® will display a pop-up 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...
... Using the HDD Recovery, you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your permission. otherwise, click Cancel. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 56. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 NOTE From time to... time, Windows® will display a pop-up 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...
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... by clicking Start, All Programs, and then Recovery Disc Creator. 2 Select CD or DVD (to create Recovery media on the Windows® desktop. If your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United... States it is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for 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 56 Getting Started Hard Drive ...
... by clicking Start, All Programs, and then Recovery Disc Creator. 2 Select CD or DVD (to create Recovery media on the Windows® desktop. If your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United... States it is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for 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 56 Getting Started Hard Drive ...
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... item's Name-recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the recovery files and applications. 4 Click Create. 5 Insert the first blank CD or DVD into your writable optical drive when prompted. 6 Follow the on page 62.
... item's Name-recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the recovery files and applications. 4 Click Create. 5 Insert the first blank CD or DVD into your writable optical drive when prompted. 6 Follow the on page 62.
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...key on page 57, to restart the computer. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on your computer to its default factory state..., you can rebuild the system using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to begin the restoration. Hard Disk Drive...
...key on page 57, to restart the computer. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on your computer to its default factory state..., you can rebuild the system using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to begin the restoration. Hard Disk Drive...
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... port, as follows: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD recorder via the S-video (TV-out) port* ❖ An HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port* *(Available on page 66. 2 Select the virtual button you wish to configure...
... port, as follows: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD recorder via the S-video (TV-out) port* ❖ An HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port* *(Available on page 66. 2 Select the virtual button you wish to configure...
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... are only available with your computer) to the HDMI Out port on . Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player (Available on certain models) To connect an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the computer: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with the appropriate device attached...
... are only available with your computer) to the HDMI Out port on . Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player (Available on certain models) To connect an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the computer: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with the appropriate device attached...
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...the print parameters. Small files can back up your hard disk may prefer to your hard disk, use a high-capacity backup system, such as CDs, DVDs, diskettes, or to overwrite a file that already exists on page 200. Make sure the backup version is available. To back up several files at ... Windows® operating system" on the hard disk. HINT: Backing up all the files on your files to different types of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you create in case something happens to print. 4 Click Print. You may take a ...
...the print parameters. Small files can back up your hard disk may prefer to your hard disk, use a high-capacity backup system, such as CDs, DVDs, diskettes, or to overwrite a file that already exists on page 200. Make sure the backup version is available. To back up several files at ... Windows® operating system" on the hard disk. HINT: Backing up all the files on your files to different types of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you create in case something happens to print. 4 Click Print. You may take a ...
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... a significant increase in ." On the fourth change, the region will only play DVDs from that changing from another region, the drive will allow you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. That is, the drive will be "locked in data storage and support features that you to change to ... from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes. Eject button-Press to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play in use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is set to release the disc tray. For these reasons, your computer may ...
... a significant increase in ." On the fourth change, the region will only play DVDs from that changing from another region, the drive will allow you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. That is, the drive will be "locked in data storage and support features that you to change to ... from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes. Eject button-Press to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play in use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is set to release the disc tray. For these reasons, your computer may ...
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... careful not to touch the lens or the area around it pause if currently playing. Media control buttons (Available on and play audio CDs or DVD movies. 96 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in-use... it. Never use indicator light is glowing. The Play/Pause button starts playing the disc or makes it . Pencil lead can play audio CDs or DVD movies. When the disc tray is powered on certain models (Sample Illustration) Media Control buttons The Internet browser button lets you access the Internet when...
... careful not to touch the lens or the area around it pause if currently playing. Media control buttons (Available on and play audio CDs or DVD movies. 96 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in-use... it. Never use indicator light is glowing. The Play/Pause button starts playing the disc or makes it . Pencil lead can play audio CDs or DVD movies. When the disc tray is powered on certain models (Sample Illustration) Media Control buttons The Internet browser button lets you access the Internet when...
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... disc. If the disc is dusty, clean it as described in -use indicator light is off . 2 Make sure the drive's in "Caring for CD or DVD discs" on page 101. Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is currently playing. The drive will not...
... disc. If the disc is dusty, clean it as described in -use indicator light is off . 2 Make sure the drive's in "Caring for CD or DVD discs" on page 101. Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is currently playing. The drive will not...
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Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center hole and edge. You are ready to play. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD .... Do not stack discs. If you insert the disc incorrectly, it clicks into place. You can open 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 may jam the drive. 98...
Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center hole and edge. You are ready to play. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD .... Do not stack discs. If you insert the disc incorrectly, it clicks into place. You can open 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 may jam the drive. 98...
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... too high when using Windows Media® Player, your disc, try launching the CD/DVD manually. The disc drive will run the CD/DVD. To do this from occurring, close Windows Media® Player before you insert a CD/DVD into the optical drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your...
... too high when using Windows Media® Player, your disc, try launching the CD/DVD manually. The disc drive will run the CD/DVD. To do this from occurring, close Windows Media® Player before you insert a CD/DVD into the optical drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your...
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...logo, or play the CD. NOTE Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, your Toshiba optical drive may not play back or operate properly on the disc. Copy protection technology may come with a multi-...function drive that allows you remove it. Do not press the eject button while the in your Toshiba computer or optical drive. For example, if it to any defect in -use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use...
...logo, or play the CD. NOTE Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, your Toshiba optical drive may not play back or operate properly on the disc. Copy protection technology may come with a multi-...function drive that allows you remove it. Do not press the eject button while the in your Toshiba computer or optical drive. For example, if it to any defect in -use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use...
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... disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently press the tray in the drive. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep them clean. ❖ Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of , a disc. ... press the manual eject button. These sites provide information about 1 inch). Never use a pencil to date with future upgrades. Caring for CD or DVD discs ❖ Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep you can connect. The most efficient method to clean...
... disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently press the tray in the drive. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep them clean. ❖ Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of , a disc. ... press the manual eject button. These sites provide information about 1 inch). Never use a pencil to date with future upgrades. Caring for CD or DVD discs ❖ Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep you can connect. The most efficient method to clean...