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... a CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. To use of the Required Label (Sample shown below. 23 DVD-ROM, Multi-function Drive Safety Instructions The DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system. Never attempt to laser light or other optical drive. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider...
... a CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. To use of the Required Label (Sample shown below. 23 DVD-ROM, Multi-function Drive Safety Instructions The DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system. Never attempt to laser light or other optical drive. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider...
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... your work 93 Printing your work 95 Backing up your work 96 Restoring your work 97 Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 97 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components 98 Media Control Buttons 99 Inserting a compact disc 101 Playing an audio CD 103 Playing CDs manually 104...
... your work 93 Printing your work 95 Backing up your work 96 Restoring your work 97 Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 97 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components 98 Media Control Buttons 99 Inserting a compact disc 101 Playing an audio CD 103 Playing CDs manually 104...
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31 Contents Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 150 TOSHIBA Assist 151 Connect 152 Secure 153 Protect & Fix 154 Optimize 154 Setting passwords 155 Using an instant password 156 Setting a user password 156 ...Tool Utility 164 TOSHIBA Power Saver 165 Preset Power Profiles 166 Quickly creating a new power profile 166 Customizing a power profile 166 Mouse Utility 167 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 168 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 168 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 170 TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility 172 TOSHIBA Button Controls 173 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 174 TOSHIBA Accessibility 175 ...
31 Contents Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 150 TOSHIBA Assist 151 Connect 152 Secure 153 Protect & Fix 154 Optimize 154 Setting passwords 155 Using an instant password 156 Setting a user password 156 ...Tool Utility 164 TOSHIBA Power Saver 165 Preset Power Profiles 166 Quickly creating a new power profile 166 Customizing a power profile 166 Mouse Utility 167 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 168 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 168 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 170 TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility 172 TOSHIBA Button Controls 173 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 174 TOSHIBA Accessibility 175 ...
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... on your own .....197 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........198 Memory problems 200 Power and the batteries 201 Keyboard problems 203 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 206 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 209 Sound system problems 210 PC Card problems 210 Printer problems 214 Modem problems 215
... on your own .....197 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........198 Memory problems 200 Power and the batteries 201 Keyboard problems 203 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 206 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 209 Sound system problems 210 PC Card problems 210 Printer problems 214 Modem problems 215
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...in the online Help or your operating system documentation for software, music, and video. Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 97 HINT: Backing up on restoring files. You may prefer to your backup media to use the Restore page in data storage... prompts you if you want before overwriting the existing file. For these reasons, your hard disk may come with a CD-RW/ DVD-ROM or multi-function drive. Make sure the backup version is available. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera ...
...in the online Help or your operating system documentation for software, music, and video. Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 97 HINT: Backing up on restoring files. You may prefer to your backup media to use the Restore page in data storage... prompts you if you want before overwriting the existing file. For these reasons, your hard disk may come with a CD-RW/ DVD-ROM or multi-function drive. Make sure the backup version is available. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera ...
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... is counted as two changes. That is located on AC power. CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components The CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is , the drive will only play DVDs from that you play DVDs while running the computer on the right side of the other region. Your CD...-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample DVD-ROM drive Drive in-use . 98 Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive TECHNICAL NOTE: Your CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is in use...
... is counted as two changes. That is located on AC power. CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components The CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is , the drive will only play DVDs from that you play DVDs while running the computer on the right side of the other region. Your CD...-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample DVD-ROM drive Drive in-use . 98 Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive TECHNICAL NOTE: Your CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is in use...
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... other narrow object to press the manual eject button. Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 99 Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the Drive in-use indicator light is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the area... around it . When the disc tray is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. You can break off inside the hole. Power button Internet Explorer/ CD/DVD button Play/pause button Stop button Prev/Next track button Sample CD Player Media Control buttons
... other narrow object to press the manual eject button. Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 99 Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the Drive in-use indicator light is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the area... around it . When the disc tray is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. You can break off inside the hole. Power button Internet Explorer/ CD/DVD button Play/pause button Stop button Prev/Next track button Sample CD Player Media Control buttons
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... or the computer is in Hibernation mode and you press the right side of the Internet Explorer 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 Hibernation mode and you press the left side... of the Internet Explorer button/CD/DVD button The system accesses the Internet. If a DVD is in the drive, the Windows Media® Player starts and the audio CD begins to play . The following track on the disc (press...
... or the computer is in Hibernation mode and you press the right side of the Internet Explorer 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 Hibernation mode and you press the left side... of the Internet Explorer button/CD/DVD button The system accesses the Internet. If a DVD is in the drive, the Windows Media® Player starts and the audio CD begins to play . The following track on the disc (press...
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... . The stop button stops a disc that it as described in "Caring for CD or DVD Discs" on . 2 Make sure the drive's in-use indicator light is turned on page 106. Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is off . 4 Grasp the tray and pull it pause... fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that is free of the drive (about 1 inch). 101 Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/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 the...
... . The stop button stops a disc that it as described in "Caring for CD or DVD Discs" on . 2 Make sure the drive's in-use indicator light is turned on page 106. Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is off . 4 Grasp the tray and pull it pause... fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that is free of the drive (about 1 inch). 101 Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/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 the...
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...If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the tray. If you incorrectly handle the discs, you insert the disc incorrectly, it clicks into place. 102 Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 6 Place the disc ...carefully in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place. Do not stack discs. Sample ...
...If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the tray. If you incorrectly handle the discs, you insert the disc incorrectly, it clicks into place. 102 Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 6 Place the disc ...carefully in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place. Do not stack discs. Sample ...
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103 Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/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. NOTE When using Windows Media ...
103 Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/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. NOTE When using Windows Media ...
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.... Do not set the volume too high when using an application that allows you insert a CD into the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multifunction drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your computer may come with the media on the configuration, your disc, try using the headphones. ... pause, click the Play/pause button. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button. 104 Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To play the CD. Before putting on the...
.... Do not set the volume too high when using an application that allows you insert a CD into the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multifunction drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your computer may come with the media on the configuration, your disc, try using the headphones. ... pause, click the Play/pause button. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button. 104 Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To play the CD. Before putting on the...
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...These problems are not 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 record on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo, or playback optical media recorded...other PCs or optical media players. Do not press the eject button while the in your Toshiba PC or optical drive. Additionally, certain optical media recorded on your optical drive may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of specific format compatibilities. Copy protection technology ...
...These problems are not 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 record on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo, or playback optical media recorded...other PCs or optical media players. Do not press the eject button while the in your Toshiba PC or optical drive. Additionally, certain optical media recorded on your optical drive may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of specific format compatibilities. Copy protection technology ...
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...a disc. ❖ Hold a disc by its outside edge. Pencil lead can prevent the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multifunction drive from reading the data properly. 106 Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open , remove the disc, and place it... cover. 3 Gently push the tray in to close it . ❖ Do not apply a label to or otherwise mar the surface of the drive (about 1 inch). Caring for CD or DVD Discs ❖ Store your discs in their original containers to press the manual eject button. Never use a pencil to protect them from...
...a disc. ❖ Hold a disc by its outside edge. Pencil lead can prevent the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multifunction drive from reading the data properly. 106 Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open , remove the disc, and place it... cover. 3 Gently push the tray in to close it . ❖ Do not apply a label to or otherwise mar the surface of the drive (about 1 inch). Caring for CD or DVD Discs ❖ Store your discs in their original containers to press the manual eject button. Never use a pencil to protect them from...
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The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Assist window To access TOSHIBA Assist, do one of computer settings. 151 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utility TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of the following: ❖ Double-click the TOSHIBA Assist shortcut icon on the desktop. ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist.
The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Assist window To access TOSHIBA Assist, do one of computer settings. 151 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utility TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of the following: ❖ Double-click the TOSHIBA Assist shortcut icon on the desktop. ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist.
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... password - Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on password - This is useful if more than one person uses the computer. 155 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility Sample TOSHIBA Assist window - Prohibits unauthorized users from starting or restarting...
... password - Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on password - This is useful if more than one person uses the computer. 155 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility Sample TOSHIBA Assist window - Prohibits unauthorized users from starting or restarting...
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...-click the icon in the task tray, or click the CD/DVD Drive icon in the Optimize tab of your optical drive to music CDs more quietly. 174 Toshiba Utilities CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of TOSHIBA Assist. NOTE When you shut down, restart, log off, or resume...
...-click the icon in the task tray, or click the CD/DVD Drive icon in the Optimize tab of your optical drive to music CDs more quietly. 174 Toshiba Utilities CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of TOSHIBA Assist. NOTE When you shut down, restart, log off, or resume...
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...The Check 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. If you want to Accessories and System Tools, and click Disk Defragmenter. To run... Error-checking: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive you have been using your computer for some time, your files may have become fragmented. 207 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error-...
...The Check 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. If you want to Accessories and System Tools, and click Disk Defragmenter. To run... Error-checking: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive you have been using your computer for some time, your files may have become fragmented. 207 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error-...
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... most of us, by clicking Start, then My Computer. 5 In this window into the computer's CD or DVD drive. 2 A menu of options will appear. 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. This window will open for the blank CD. Since problems with it , the next most valuable component of...
... most of us, by clicking Start, then My Computer. 5 In this window into the computer's CD or DVD drive. 2 A menu of options will appear. 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. This window will open for the blank CD. Since problems with it , the next most valuable component of...
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... pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines. Compare interlaced. See central processing unit (CPU). modem - multimedia - multi-function drive-A DVD drive that converts information from its physical drives. See MIDI. N network - See RAM, ROM. motherboard - See system prompt. A device that can use, and vice versa. Memory can be volatile and...
... pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines. Compare interlaced. See central processing unit (CPU). modem - multimedia - multi-function drive-A DVD drive that converts information from its physical drives. See MIDI. N network - See RAM, ROM. motherboard - See system prompt. A device that can use, and vice versa. Memory can be volatile and...