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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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...can block the vents. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as large stereo speakers. If you handle the disc incorrectly, you receive via email or download from a supplier may contain a computer virus. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never ...and are protected from objects that cools the CPU by its center hole and edge. Using your computer or AC adaptor could damage the disc and possibly lose data. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. Important information on your computer on the computer. Turning off ...
...can block the vents. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as large stereo speakers. If you handle the disc incorrectly, you receive via email or download from a supplier may contain a computer virus. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never ...and are protected from objects that cools the CPU by its center hole and edge. Using your computer or AC adaptor could damage the disc and possibly lose data. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. Important information on your computer on the computer. Turning off ...
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If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you must turn off your computer in -use light are using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and ... Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for several days or if you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer. It is off) to fully...
If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you must turn off your computer in -use light are using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and ... Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for several days or if you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer. It is off) to fully...
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... of the system is stored on the hard disk, so that when you turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you were using the Shut Down option to turn on...
... of the system is stored on the hard disk, so that when you turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you were using the Shut Down option to turn on...
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... change to play in data storage and support features that you to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from another region, the drive will be "locked in use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is recommended that are not available on any other... . TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is , the drive will allow you play DVDs from region 1 to region 2 and back to release the disc tray. These features include widescreen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. Digital versatile...
... change to play in data storage and support features that you to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from another region, the drive will be "locked in use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is recommended that are not available on any other... . TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is , the drive will allow you play DVDs from region 1 to region 2 and back to release the disc tray. These features include widescreen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. Digital versatile...
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... a media playing application that is on. Pencil lead can also use them to malfunction. The Play/Pause button starts playing the disc or makes it . Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Doing so could cause the drive to play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is off... inside the hole. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to release the disc tray when the power is off. Never use indicator light is powered on certain models) located to touch the lens or the area around it...
... a media playing application that is on. Pencil lead can also use them to malfunction. The Play/Pause button starts playing the disc or makes it . Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Doing so could cause the drive to play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is off... inside the hole. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to release the disc tray when the power is off. Never use indicator light is powered on certain models) located to touch the lens or the area around it...
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...: 1 Make sure the computer is dusty, clean it is off . 2 Make sure the drive's in "Caring for CD or DVD discs" on the disc (press the right side 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 drive's eject button. The drive will not open . (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it as described in -use indicator light is free of dust. 88 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive...
...: 1 Make sure the computer is dusty, clean it is off . 2 Make sure the drive's in "Caring for CD or DVD discs" on the disc (press the right side 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 drive's eject button. The drive will not open . (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it as described in -use indicator light is free of dust. 88 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive...
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... the center of the disc. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. To access the Windows Media® Player, you can use the Windows Media® Player program to use 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 clicks into place. You are ready to control the CD....
... the center of the disc. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. To access the Windows Media® Player, you can use the Windows Media® Player program to use 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 clicks into place. You are ready to control the CD....
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... system may not be able to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down. Playing optical media If you select Sleep or Hibernation mode. The disc drive will run the CD/DVD. Continuous exposure to pause, click the Play/Pause button. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button. To.... 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 loud sound can harm your...
... system may not be able to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down. Playing optical media If you select Sleep or Hibernation mode. The disc drive will run the CD/DVD. Continuous exposure to pause, click the Play/Pause button. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button. To.... 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 loud sound can harm your...
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...party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in your Toshiba computer or optical drive. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. and DVD±R/±RW or DVD RAM discs. For details on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo, or play back... Online Help menus. Please refer to any defect in certain cases, your Toshiba optical drive may not play back optical media recorded by other computers or optical media recorders. Removing a disc with the computer on To remove a disc (CD or DVD) with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject...
...party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in your Toshiba computer or optical drive. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. and DVD±R/±RW or DVD RAM discs. For details on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo, or play back... Online Help menus. Please refer to any defect in certain cases, your Toshiba optical drive may not play back optical media recorded by other computers or optical media recorders. Removing a disc with the computer on To remove a disc (CD or DVD) with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject...
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... press the tray in to close it. If necessary, moisten the cloth with a clean, dry cloth. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep them from the center of online sites to which you up to...not apply a label to, or otherwise mar the surface of, a disc. ❖ Hold a disc by its outside edge. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge (not in a circle). 92 Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open ...
... press the tray in to close it. If necessary, moisten the cloth with a clean, dry cloth. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep them from the center of online sites to which you up to...not apply a label to, or otherwise mar the surface of, a disc. ❖ Hold a disc by its outside edge. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge (not in a circle). 92 Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open ...
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... is dedicated to preserving the environment by air, you may apply. Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for manuals, power cords, and compact discs. 110 Mobile Computing Traveling tips Toshiba is set to the Off position if your authorized Toshiba representative for more information and for drop-off locations, visit www.rbrc... Battery Recycling Corporation. TECHNICAL NOTE: When traveling by sponsoring Call2Recycle, a program of extra space for the computer. For more information or visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. only: Perchlorate Material -
... is dedicated to preserving the environment by air, you may apply. Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for manuals, power cords, and compact discs. 110 Mobile Computing Traveling tips Toshiba is set to the Off position if your authorized Toshiba representative for more information and for drop-off locations, visit www.rbrc... Battery Recycling Corporation. TECHNICAL NOTE: When traveling by sponsoring Call2Recycle, a program of extra space for the computer. For more information or visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. only: Perchlorate Material -
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...interfere with a clean cloth dipped in the drive. Optical drive problems You cannot access a disc in the tray. Open the tray and remove the disc. If necessary, wipe it with the laser beam. Replace the disc in the drive. Close the tray carefully, making sure it so that the...The metal cover or a loose label may also be inserting the diskette incorrectly. Make sure the tray is probably a configuration problem. Examine the disc to see "Disk drive problems" on page 171). Carefully inspect the diskette. If the metal cover is dirty. Run Errorchecking on the faulty ...
...interfere with a clean cloth dipped in the drive. Optical drive problems You cannot access a disc in the tray. Open the tray and remove the disc. If necessary, wipe it with the laser beam. Replace the disc in the drive. Close the tray carefully, making sure it so that the...The metal cover or a loose label may also be inserting the diskette incorrectly. Make sure the tray is probably a configuration problem. Examine the disc to see "Disk drive problems" on page 171). Carefully inspect the diskette. If the metal cover is dirty. Run Errorchecking on the faulty ...
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... battery is in the small hole next to your computer. Check the type of the optical drive tray. 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). Adjust the ...volume control. If you click the eject button on the face of disc you are securely connected to the optical drive eject button on the screen. The optical drive eject mechanism requires power to press the manual eject...
... battery is in the small hole next to your computer. Check the type of the optical drive tray. 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). Adjust the ...volume control. If you click the eject button on the face of disc you are securely connected to the optical drive eject button on the screen. The optical drive eject mechanism requires power to press the manual eject...
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... encryption is properly inserted in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is in the drive tray. 3 Clean the disc and try to establish a wireless connection. When you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to its own ... utility. If it is enabled on the wireless access point. For general problems playing a DVD title, try the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is not enabled on the device. A dirty drive can still, however, use the adapter's management utility. If it does, the utility may be...
... encryption is properly inserted in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is in the drive tray. 3 Clean the disc and try to establish a wireless connection. When you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to its own ... utility. If it is enabled on the wireless access point. For general problems playing a DVD title, try the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is not enabled on the device. A dirty drive can still, however, use the adapter's management utility. If it does, the utility may be...
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Acronyms The following acronyms may not be available on your computer. Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary 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
Acronyms The following acronyms may not be available on your computer. Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary 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
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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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...(CPU) with the other parts of measure used information is similar, but not identical, to another. See also CD-ROM. CD-ROM (compact disc read-only memory) - See also CD. Compare DVD-ROM. Basic instructions, stored in "pulling itself up the computer. See also baud rate..., transmits information. The order in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. A section of magnetic means for reading data. An individual compact disc. boot - See also bus speed, frontside bus. See also reboot. bus - bus speed - BIOS (basic input/output system) - To ...
...(CPU) with the other parts of measure used information is similar, but not identical, to another. See also CD-ROM. CD-ROM (compact disc read-only memory) - See also CD. Compare DVD-ROM. Basic instructions, stored in "pulling itself up the computer. See also baud rate..., transmits information. The order in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. A section of magnetic means for reading data. An individual compact disc. boot - See also bus speed, frontside bus. See also reboot. bus - bus speed - BIOS (basic input/output system) - To ...
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...supplied by optical (laser) technology, and used in the production of magnetic disks, such as CDs and DVDs. Compare alternating current (AC). disable - disc - disk drive - Your computer uses 3.5-inch diskettes. An on a diskette or hard disk. directory - To turn a computer option off. Compare disk... and programs on -screen window displayed by which it can be magnetically influenced to by batteries. A round, flat piece of optical discs, such as diskettes and hard disks. The type of devices. See also enable. diskette - Devices may be removed from and written...
...supplied by optical (laser) technology, and used in the production of magnetic disks, such as CDs and DVDs. Compare alternating current (AC). disable - disc - disk drive - Your computer uses 3.5-inch diskettes. An on a diskette or hard disk. directory - To turn a computer option off. Compare disk... and programs on -screen window displayed by which it can be magnetically influenced to by batteries. A round, flat piece of optical discs, such as diskettes and hard disks. The type of devices. See also enable. diskette - Devices may be removed from and written...
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...external device - A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. file name - An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. A very high-capacity storage medium that connects to a computer to a printer. E emulation - executable file - A device that uses laser optics for ...while moving the cursor to receive a file from another device or program. See also DVDROM. DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) - In the Windows® operating system, this refers to run. A computer program that uniquely identifies a file...
...external device - A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. file name - An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. A very high-capacity storage medium that connects to a computer to a printer. E emulation - executable file - A device that uses laser optics for ...while moving the cursor to receive a file from another device or program. See also DVDROM. DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) - In the Windows® operating system, this refers to run. A computer program that uniquely identifies a file...