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... or loss of all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. 2 Model: Satellite® A40/A45 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you must read and follow all the data stored on the hard disk or other damage. If you...COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. Critical Applications The computer you may include a ReWritable CD and/or DVD drive(s), among the most advanced data storage technologies available. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, ...
... or loss of all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. 2 Model: Satellite® A40/A45 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you must read and follow all the data stored on the hard disk or other damage. If you...COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. Critical Applications The computer you may include a ReWritable CD and/or DVD drive(s), among the most advanced data storage technologies available. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, ...
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... enclosure. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to the device class of radio equipment of Japan. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - The Name of the radio equipment: EYXF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number: 01NYDA1305 The following restrictions apply: ...Law of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in hazardous radiation exposure. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Multi-function Drive Safety Instructions CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ...
... enclosure. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to the device class of radio equipment of Japan. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - The Name of the radio equipment: EYXF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number: 01NYDA1305 The following restrictions apply: ...Law of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in hazardous radiation exposure. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Multi-function Drive Safety Instructions CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ...
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... 88 Starting a program 88 Saving your work 89 Printing your work 90 Backing up your files 90 Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive 91 DVD-ROM drive components 92 CD/DVD control buttons 93 CD/DVD and Digital audio modes 94 Inserting a disc 95 Playing an audio CD 97 Viewing the contents of a CD or...
... 88 Starting a program 88 Saving your work 89 Printing your work 90 Backing up your files 90 Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive 91 DVD-ROM drive components 92 CD/DVD control buttons 93 CD/DVD and Digital audio modes 94 Inserting a disc 95 Playing an audio CD 97 Viewing the contents of a CD or...
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... problems 215 Disk drive problems 217 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 219 Sound system problems 221 PC Card problems 222 Printer problems 225 Modem problems 226 Develop good computing habits 227 If you need further assistance 228 Before you call 228 Contacting Toshiba 229 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 230 Toshiba's worldwide offices 230...
... problems 215 Disk drive problems 217 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 219 Sound system problems 221 PC Card problems 222 Printer problems 225 Modem problems 226 Develop good computing habits 227 If you need further assistance 228 Before you call 228 Contacting Toshiba 229 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 230 Toshiba's worldwide offices 230...
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...you . To use it is active. Information on page 49. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is reading from or writing to charge the battery, you must complete all new files for viruses.... adding external or internal components to a disk can use external power or to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from a supplier may contain a computer virus. These components ...is especially important for files you receive via diskette, CD-ROM or DVD discs, email, or download from the Internet. Ask your computer.
...you . To use it is active. Information on page 49. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is reading from or writing to charge the battery, you must complete all new files for viruses.... adding external or internal components to a disk can use external power or to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from a supplier may contain a computer virus. These components ...is especially important for files you receive via diskette, CD-ROM or DVD discs, email, or download from the Internet. Ask your computer.
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The computer was shut down command" on . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive power is turned on . Do not try to step 2. 1 Turn off the computer. You need a standard Phillips no . 0 (zero) screwdriver that is in ... computer, begin at step 1, otherwise skip to install a memory module under the following conditions. If this happens, let the modules cool to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on . 2. Power to room temperature before you use a standard Phillips no . 0 (zero) screwdriver and a small flat-head ...
The computer was shut down command" on . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive power is turned on . Do not try to step 2. 1 Turn off the computer. You need a standard Phillips no . 0 (zero) screwdriver that is in ... computer, begin at step 1, otherwise skip to install a memory module under the following conditions. If this happens, let the modules cool to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on . 2. Power to room temperature before you use a standard Phillips no . 0 (zero) screwdriver and a small flat-head ...
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...the last file (all files within that range will be highlighted). Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for the destination device. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not ...include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive 91 4 Double-click the folder that contains the file, then click the file you want to select. 5 Right-click, ...
...the last file (all files within that range will be highlighted). Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for the destination device. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not ...include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive 91 4 Double-click the folder that contains the file, then click the file you want to select. 5 Right-click, ...
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... Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive For these reasons, your computer may look like this: Eject button Manual eject hole Sample DVD-ROM drive That is, the drive will only play DVDs from that changing from another region, the drive will automatically change to music. For optimum DVD performance, it is...2 and back to region 1 is set to access reference material such as catalogs, as well as two changes. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is counted as listen to play in ." You use CD-ROMs to load and run software, and to play region 1 (North ...
... Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive For these reasons, your computer may look like this: Eject button Manual eject hole Sample DVD-ROM drive That is, the drive will only play DVDs from that changing from another region, the drive will automatically change to music. For optimum DVD performance, it is...2 and back to region 1 is set to access reference material such as catalogs, as well as two changes. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is counted as listen to play in ." You use CD-ROMs to load and run software, and to play region 1 (North ...
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...object such as a straightened paper clip. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Instead, use a pencil to the following track on the disc. Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive 93 Never press the eject button or turn off inside the computer and damage it pause... if currently playing. The buttons, located on . CD/DVD control buttons The CD/DVD control buttons are available on the disc. ...
...object such as a straightened paper clip. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Instead, use a pencil to the following track on the disc. Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive 93 Never press the eject button or turn off inside the computer and damage it pause... if currently playing. The buttons, located on . CD/DVD control buttons The CD/DVD control buttons are available on the disc. ...
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... you will start up and you press Play/ Pause CD /DVD mode If an audio CD is in the drive, the Media Player starts and the audio files begin to play. If a DVD movie is in the drive, the media player starts and the DVD begins to play. Digital audio mode The media player starts... and the digital audio files begin to play. Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is currently playing. 94 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive The stop/eject button stops a disc that is on before being able to play a CD or...
... you will start up and you press Play/ Pause CD /DVD mode If an audio CD is in the drive, the Media Player starts and the audio files begin to play. If a DVD movie is in the drive, the media player starts and the DVD begins to play. Digital audio mode The media player starts... and the digital audio files begin to play. Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is currently playing. 94 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive The stop/eject button stops a disc that is on before being able to play a CD or...
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...edge. If you handle the disc incorrectly, you could damage your ears. Avoid touching the surface of dust. Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive 95 Inserting a disc Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down . To turn the volume down , access the Volume Control ... Entertainment, Volume Control), or use the volume control dial. 1 If the computer is turned on, press the eject button on the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive. Grasp it is clean and free of the disc. The disc tray partially opens. Handle discs carefully. Playing the compact disc at ...
...edge. If you handle the disc incorrectly, you could damage your ears. Avoid touching the surface of dust. Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive 95 Inserting a disc Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down . To turn the volume down , access the Volume Control ... Entertainment, Volume Control), or use the volume control dial. 1 If the computer is turned on, press the eject button on the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive. Grasp it is clean and free of the disc. The disc tray partially opens. Handle discs carefully. Playing the compact disc at ...
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Doing so could cause the drive to touch the drive's lens (located underneath the drive's spindle) or the area around it. Spindle Disc Correct position Incorrect position Incorrect position Positioning the disc on the spindle Make sure the disc is ... disc incorrectly, it can jam the disc tray. 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the spindle. 96 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive Inserting a disc Be careful not to malfunction. 5 Gently press the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is properly positioned...
Doing so could cause the drive to touch the drive's lens (located underneath the drive's spindle) or the area around it. Spindle Disc Correct position Incorrect position Incorrect position Positioning the disc on the spindle Make sure the disc is ... disc incorrectly, it can jam the disc tray. 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the spindle. 96 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive Inserting a disc Be careful not to malfunction. 5 Gently press the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is properly positioned...
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The computer automatically detects a disc in the drive and opens the Audio CD window. To play an audio CD select the Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player option and click OK. Sample Audio CD window Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive 97 Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray.
The computer automatically detects a disc in the drive and opens the Audio CD window. To play an audio CD select the Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player option and click OK. Sample Audio CD window Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive 97 Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray.
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98 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive The Windows MediaTM Player window appears. Rewind Play Fast forward Stop Previous track Next track Volume control Mute Sample Windows MediaTM Player window The Windows MediaTM Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/Pause button on the CD Player control panel. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button.
98 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive The Windows MediaTM Player window appears. Rewind Play Fast forward Stop Previous track Next track Volume control Mute Sample Windows MediaTM Player window The Windows MediaTM Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/Pause button on the CD Player control panel. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button.
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...the disc tray by pressing gently on Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive-in its protective cover. Removing a disc with the computer on the center of the tray until it ...clicks, indicating that require lots of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like diskettes and the hard disk. The disc tray partially opens. 2 Grasp the...disc to view the contents of any CD or DVD. Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive 99 Viewing the contents of space, such as photographs and large presentation files.
...the disc tray by pressing gently on Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive-in its protective cover. Removing a disc with the computer on the center of the tray until it ...clicks, indicating that require lots of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like diskettes and the hard disk. The disc tray partially opens. 2 Grasp the...disc to view the contents of any CD or DVD. Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive 99 Viewing the contents of space, such as photographs and large presentation files.
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... it . ❖ Hold a disc by pressing gently on top of the tray until it clicks, indicating that it is locked. Pencil lead can prevent the drive from reading the data properly. ❖ Avoid exposing discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold. ❖ To clean a disc, wipe it from scratches... or rubbing alcohol). Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in their original containers to press the manual eject button. Caring for CDs and DVDs ❖ Store your discs in the drive.
... it . ❖ Hold a disc by pressing gently on top of the tray until it clicks, indicating that it is locked. Pencil lead can prevent the drive from reading the data properly. ❖ Avoid exposing discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold. ❖ To clean a disc, wipe it from scratches... or rubbing alcohol). Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in their original containers to press the manual eject button. Caring for CDs and DVDs ❖ Store your discs in the drive.
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...power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again. ❖ Use Toshiba's power-saving options. TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. The...computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use the hard disk, DVD-ROM or multi- Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you ...such as the age of the battery. There are various ways in the Control Panel. function drive, and diskette drives, or other factors such as : ❖ How the computer is indicated on the top ...
...power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again. ❖ Use Toshiba's power-saving options. TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. The...computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use the hard disk, DVD-ROM or multi- Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you ...such as the age of the battery. There are various ways in the Control Panel. function drive, and diskette drives, or other factors such as : ❖ How the computer is indicated on the top ...
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... Settings tab. 3 Slide the Screen area slider bar toward Less until the setting reads 800 x 600, then click Apply. Playing DVDs Your computer must be on for you want to use the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive. 1 Open the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive tray. 2 Place the DVD in the DVD-ROM or multi-function...
... Settings tab. 3 Slide the Screen area slider bar toward Less until the setting reads 800 x 600, then click Apply. Playing DVDs Your computer must be on for you want to use the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive. 1 Open the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive tray. 2 Place the DVD in the DVD-ROM or multi-function...
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...microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack and using an external microphone. 181 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features 3 When the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive control panel appears on page 239. DEFINITION: A .wav (pronounced "wave") file is a format for storing sound in the operating system... record MP3 files, you can use your screen, press the Play button. For more information, see "Display modes" on your computer to view DVD movies or presentations on a device capable of playing MP3 files. Display settings hot key Using the Fn + F5 keys, you will only be ...
...microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack and using an external microphone. 181 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features 3 When the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive control panel appears on page 239. DEFINITION: A .wav (pronounced "wave") file is a format for storing sound in the operating system... record MP3 files, you can use your screen, press the Play button. For more information, see "Display modes" on your computer to view DVD movies or presentations on a device capable of playing MP3 files. Display settings hot key Using the Fn + F5 keys, you will only be ...
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...are connected by communications facilities. Most modern printers are Windows® 98 Second Edition and Windows® 2000 operating systems. P palette - A DVD drive that controls how the computer works. See MIDI. non-system disk - O online - In communications, it means the transmission of information at ... devices, such as online documentation or online help, or to start the computer. NT file system (NTFS) - multi-function drive -- Compare serial. Available through the computer. Examples of every line is refreshed as sound, animation, and video in a computer...
...are connected by communications facilities. Most modern printers are Windows® 98 Second Edition and Windows® 2000 operating systems. P palette - A DVD drive that controls how the computer works. See MIDI. non-system disk - O online - In communications, it means the transmission of information at ... devices, such as online documentation or online help, or to start the computer. NT file system (NTFS) - multi-function drive -- Compare serial. Available through the computer. Examples of every line is refreshed as sound, animation, and video in a computer...