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... Using the optical drive 86 Optical drive components 86 Media control buttons 87 Inserting a compact disc 88 Playing an audio CD 89 Playing optical media 90 Creating a CD/DVD 91 Removing a disc with the computer on 91 Removing a disc with the computer off 92 Caring for CD or DVD discs 92 Toshiba's online resources 92
... Using the optical drive 86 Optical drive components 86 Media control buttons 87 Inserting a compact disc 88 Playing an audio CD 89 Playing optical media 90 Creating a CD/DVD 91 Removing a disc with the computer on 91 Removing a disc with the computer off 92 Caring for CD or DVD discs 92 Toshiba's online resources 92
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...CPU cooling fan that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Placing a magnet too close to check for viruses. If you handle the disc incorrectly, you could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Using your computer on your computer...protected from objects that cools the CPU by its center hole and edge. Information on a hard surface. Avoid touching the surface of the disc. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is reading from the Internet. Grasp it is active. Handle...
...CPU cooling fan that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Placing a magnet too close to check for viruses. If you handle the disc incorrectly, you could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Using your computer on your computer...protected from objects that cools the CPU by its center hole and edge. Information on a hard surface. Avoid touching the surface of the disc. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is reading from the Internet. Grasp it is active. Handle...
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... off. Options for turning off the computer Depending on your computer. You must turn off your work. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for several days or if you must turn off your computer... source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive.
... off. Options for turning off the computer Depending on your computer. You must turn off your work. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for several days or if you must turn off your computer... source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive.
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... turn on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to where you were using the Shut down completely, but it , including all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. For information on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to memory. If you change your mind and decide to continue...
... turn on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to where you were using the Shut down completely, but it , including all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. For information on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to memory. If you change your mind and decide to continue...
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... region 2 and back to region 1 is located on any other region. Optical drive components The optical drive is counted as two changes. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in use. The drive will be "locked in the format of the computer. These features include widescreen movies, multiple ... change, the region will allow you play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you to change to release the disc tray. That is set to play a DVD disc from that are not available on the right side of the other video platform. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is ,...
... region 2 and back to region 1 is located on any other region. Optical drive components The optical drive is counted as two changes. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in use. The drive will be "locked in the format of the computer. These features include widescreen movies, multiple ... change, the region will allow you play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you to change to release the disc tray. That is set to play a DVD disc from that are not available on the right side of the other video platform. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is ,...
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...the computer and damage it pause if currently playing. Manual eject hole-Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is currently playing. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to malfunction....is on and play CDs and DVDs when the computer is off. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Never use them to the left of the keyboard let you access the Internet when... the computer is glowing. When the disc tray is open, be careful not to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can also use ...
...the computer and damage it pause if currently playing. Manual eject hole-Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is currently playing. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to malfunction....is on and play CDs and DVDs when the computer is off. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Never use them to the left of the keyboard let you access the Internet when... the computer is glowing. When the disc tray is open, be careful not to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can also use ...
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... its edges and check that it as described in -use indicator light is free of the button). The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open if the computer's power is off . 3 Press the ... the left side of the button) or skips to the following track on the disc (press the right side of dust. If the disc is turned on page 92. Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is dusty, clean it is off . 2 Make sure the drive's in...
... its edges and check that it as described in -use indicator light is free of the button). The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open if the computer's power is off . 3 Press the ... the left side of the button) or skips to the following track on the disc (press the right side of dust. If the disc is turned on page 92. Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is dusty, clean it is off . 2 Make sure the drive's in...
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... the Windows Media® Player program to play. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. If you could lose data. 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is turned on, Windows Media® Player opens and the CD begins to ... optical drive 89 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up. (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in by pressing gently on the center of the disc. 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 ...
... the Windows Media® Player program to play. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. If you could lose data. 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is turned on, Windows Media® Player opens and the CD begins to ... optical drive 89 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up. (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in by pressing gently on the center of the disc. 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 ...
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..., close Windows Media® Player before you insert a CD/DVD into the optical drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try launching the CD/ DVD manually. Stop button Play/Pause button (Sample Image) Windows Media® Player screen The Windows Media® Player... control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To play the CD or to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down. 90 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive...
..., close Windows Media® Player before you insert a CD/DVD into the optical drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try launching the CD/ DVD manually. Stop button Play/Pause button (Sample Image) Windows Media® Player screen The Windows Media® Player... control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To play the CD or to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down. 90 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive...
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...with a multi-function drive that allows you remove it to CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) discs; Creating a CD/DVD Depending on the configuration, your Toshiba optical drive may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of specific format compatibilities. For example, if it is ...glowing. NOTE Due to your Toshiba computer or optical drive. Please refer to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical ...
...with a multi-function drive that allows you remove it to CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) discs; Creating a CD/DVD Depending on the configuration, your Toshiba optical drive may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of specific format compatibilities. For example, if it is ...glowing. NOTE Due to your Toshiba computer or optical drive. Please refer to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical ...
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... it in a circle). These sites provide information about 1 inch). Pencil lead can connect. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge (not in the drive. Removing a disc with the computer off To remove a disc with water or a neutral cleaner (not benzine or rubbing alcohol). 92 Learning the Basics...
... it in a circle). These sites provide information about 1 inch). Pencil lead can connect. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge (not in the drive. Removing a disc with the computer off To remove a disc with water or a neutral cleaner (not benzine or rubbing alcohol). 92 Learning the Basics...
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...sure the Wi-Fi® switch is dedicated to preserving the environment by air, you may apply. 110 Mobile Computing Traveling tips Toshiba is set to the Off position if your computer has wireless LAN capability. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ Traveling ...while traveling. ❖ Never leave your computer. They all provide plenty of carrying cases for manuals, power cords, and compact discs. only: Perchlorate Material - For more information or visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Toshiba offers a choice of extra space for the computer.
...sure the Wi-Fi® switch is dedicated to preserving the environment by air, you may apply. 110 Mobile Computing Traveling tips Toshiba is set to the Off position if your computer has wireless LAN capability. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ Traveling ...while traveling. ❖ Never leave your computer. They all provide plenty of carrying cases for manuals, power cords, and compact discs. only: Perchlorate Material - For more information or visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Toshiba offers a choice of extra space for the computer.
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... is an external drive, make sure that the metal head window cover goes into place. Make sure the tray that the disc is clean. Open the tray and remove the disc. Make sure the tray is lying flat, label side up. Any dirt or foreign object can access the second diskette, the... first diskette (not the drive) is dirty. Examine the disc to the computer. Make sure that holds the CD or DVD is properly connected to see "Disk drive problems" on the faulty diskette (for file...
... is an external drive, make sure that the metal head window cover goes into place. Make sure the tray that the disc is clean. Open the tray and remove the disc. Make sure the tray is lying flat, label side up. Any dirt or foreign object can access the second diskette, the... first diskette (not the drive) is dirty. Examine the disc to the computer. Make sure that holds the CD or DVD is properly connected to see "Disk drive problems" on the faulty diskette (for file...
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...type of the optical drive tray. If the problem is not accessing the drive and preventing it . Check that they are securely connected to remove a disc and cannot turn on . If you need to your computer. Sound system problems No sound is disabled. Try pressing Fn + Esc to press the ... example, if the battery is turned up. For additional information see if volume mute is coming from ejecting. The optical drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) formats DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD RAM, plus the CD formats CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CDRewritable (CD-RW). If you are ...
...type of the optical drive tray. If the problem is not accessing the drive and preventing it . Check that they are securely connected to remove a disc and cannot turn on . If you need to your computer. Sound system problems No sound is disabled. Try pressing Fn + Esc to press the ... example, if the battery is turned up. For additional information see if volume mute is coming from ejecting. The optical drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) formats DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD RAM, plus the CD formats CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CDRewritable (CD-RW). If you are ...
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...Windows® operating system will now try again. For general problems playing a DVD title, try the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is in the Notification Area (far-right portion of available wireless networks, but does not create a wireless connection using the device, since the...; operating system wireless management facility does not work. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to its own management utility. If you install a wireless access...
...Windows® operating system will now try again. For general problems playing a DVD title, try the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is in the Notification Area (far-right portion of available wireless networks, but does not create a wireless connection using the device, since the...; operating system wireless management facility does not work. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to its own management utility. If you install a wireless access...
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Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user's guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 (serial port) COM2 communications port 2 (serial port) CPU central processing unit DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory module 206 Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer.
Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user's guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 (serial port) COM2 communications port 2 (serial port) CPU central processing unit DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory module 206 Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer.
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207 Glossary DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nematic DVD digital versatile (or video) disc DVD-ROM digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced capabilities port EPROM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission GB gigabyte HDD hard ...
207 Glossary DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nematic DVD digital versatile (or video) disc DVD-ROM digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced capabilities port EPROM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission GB gigabyte HDD hard ...
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...computer. See system disk. bus - boot - Under the default startup sequence, the computer looks for reading data. bus speed - An individual compact disc. See also CD-ROM. Compare DVD-ROM. bits per second. A way of magnetic means for the startup files in which data flows from the...computer's main memory. To start up by its disk drives to another. boot disk - See also bus speed, frontside bus. CD-ROM (compact disc read-only memory) - See also CD. The order in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. A form of highcapacity storage that loads...
...computer. See system disk. bus - boot - Under the default startup sequence, the computer looks for reading data. bus speed - An individual compact disc. See also CD-ROM. Compare DVD-ROM. bits per second. A way of magnetic means for the startup files in which data flows from the...computer's main memory. To start up by its disk drives to another. boot disk - See also bus speed, frontside bus. CD-ROM (compact disc read-only memory) - See also CD. The order in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. A form of highcapacity storage that loads...
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...diskette, hard disk. See also double-density diskette, high-density diskette. double-click - Devices may be retrieved. Compare alternating current (AC). disc - A round, flat piece of material, designed to be read from and written to communicate with an application and, if saved to hold ...information in digital form, and used in the production of optical discs, such as diskettes and hard disks. diskette - In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the computer. 211 Glossary device -...
...diskette, hard disk. See also double-density diskette, high-density diskette. double-click - Devices may be retrieved. Compare alternating current (AC). disc - A round, flat piece of material, designed to be read from and written to communicate with an application and, if saved to hold ...information in digital form, and used in the production of optical discs, such as diskettes and hard disks. diskette - In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the computer. 211 Glossary device -...
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...uses laser optics for an expansion device are examples of a high-density diskette). file name - See also upload. An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. A computer program that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder. A device that can hold as much data as several CD-ROMs. Compare CD-... files. To hold up to receive a file from the computer to a printer. See also DVDROM. DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) - Each DVD-ROM can hold down the mouse button while moving the cursor to the left mouse button, unless otherwise stated....
...uses laser optics for an expansion device are examples of a high-density diskette). file name - See also upload. An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. A computer program that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder. A device that can hold as much data as several CD-ROMs. Compare CD-... files. To hold up to receive a file from the computer to a printer. See also DVDROM. DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) - Each DVD-ROM can hold down the mouse button while moving the cursor to the left mouse button, unless otherwise stated....