Toshiba a60 User Manual

TOSHIBA Satellite A60

Porta ble Personal Computer

User’s Manual

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TOSHIBA Satellite A60 series Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual

First edition March 2004
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Disclaimer

This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The instructions and
descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA Satellite A60 series Portable
Personal Computer at the time of this manual’s production. However, succeeding
computers and manuals are subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA assumes
no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or
discrepancies between the computer and the manual.

Trade marks

IBM is a registered trademark, and IBM PC and PS/2 are trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation.
Intel, Intel SpeedStep and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries/regions.
Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak.
Memory Stick is a registered trademark and i.LINK is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
CompactFlash is a trademark of SunDisk Corporation.

FCC information

Product Name :
Model number :

Satellite A60

PSA60

FCC notice “Declaration of Conformity Infor­mation”

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
❑ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING: Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may
be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-compliant peripher­als or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA is likely to result in
interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used
between the external devices and the computer’s external monitor port,
USB port, serial port, parallel port, keyboard port and microphone jack.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly ap­proved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC conditions

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

Contact

Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc.

9740 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, California 92618-1697

Telephone: [phone]

EU Declaration of Conformity

TOSHIBA declares, that the product: PSA60* conforms to the following Standards:
Supplementary Information: “The product complies with the requirements

of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE
Directive 1999/05/EEC.”

This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European
Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe, Hammfelddamm 8,
41460 Neuss, Germany.

VCCI Class B Information

Modem warning notice

Conformity Statement

The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for pan­European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network
(PSTN).

However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different
countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance
of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.

In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first
instance.

Network Compatibility Statement

This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following
networks. It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional require­ments conditional in EG 201 121.

Germany ATAAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009,AN010 and

DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17
Greece ATAAB AN005,AN006 and GR01,02,03,04
Portugal ATAAB AN001,005,006,007,011 and P03,04,08,10
Spain ATAAB AN005,007,012, and ES01
Switzerland ATAAB AN002
All other countries/regions ATAAB AN003,004
Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network, please refer

to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details.
The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate national

type approvals. It has not been tested for conformity to national type regulations,
and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific function on specific
national networks can be given.

Japan regulations

Region selection

If you are using the computer in Japan, technical regulations described in the
Telecommunications Business Law require that you select the Japan region mode. It
is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection.

Redial

Up to two redial attempts can be made. If more than two redial attempts are made,
the modem will return Black Listed. If you are experiencing problems with the
Black Listed code, set the interval between redials at one minute or longer.

Japan’s Telecommunications Business Law permits up to two redials on analogue
telephones, but the redials must be made within a total of three minutes.

The internal modem is approved by Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications
Equipment.

A02-0604JP

Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68:

When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company
and give them the following information:

❑ The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem
❑ The registration number that is located on the device

The FCC registration number of the modem will be found on either the device
which is to be installed, or, if already installed, on the bottom of the computer
outside of the main system label.

❑ The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of the modem, which can vary. For the

REN of your modem, refer to your modem’s label.

The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the
USOC RJ11C.

Type of service

Your modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephone lines. Connec­tion to telephone company-provided coin service (central office implemented
systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is subject to state tariffs. If
you have any questions about your telephone line, such as how many pieces of
equipment you can connect to it, the telephone company will provide this informa­tion upon request.

Telephone company procedures

The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can. In
order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their
equipment, operations, or procedures. If these changes might affect your service or
the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will give you notice in
writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted
service.

If problems arise

If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immedi­ately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone
network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may temporarily discon­tinue service. When practical, they will notify you in advance of this disconnection.
If advance notice is not feasible, you will be notified as soon as possible. When you
are notified, you will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and informed
of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. In the event repairs are ever needed
on your modem, they should be performed by TOSHIBA Corporation or an
authorized representative of TOSHIBA Corporation.

Disconnection

If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present
line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this change.

Fax branding

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person
to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone
fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom
of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it
is sent and an identification of the business, other entity or individual sending the
message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other
entity or individual. In order to program this information into your fax modem, you
should complete the setup of your fax software before sending messages.

Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment

1 The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification

means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective,
operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal
Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not
guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be
connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The
equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection.

The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may
not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified
equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the
supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or
equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to
request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connec­tions of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system,
if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important
in rural areas.

CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections
themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection
authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment’s Ringer

Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar to the following:
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of the modem, which can vary. For the

REN of your modem, refer to your modem’s label.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each
terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of
terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termina­tion on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject
only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers
of all the devices does not exceed 5.

3 The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this equipment is

jack type(s): USOC RJ11C.
The IC registration number of the modem is shown below.

Canada: 1353 11026A

Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand

Modem warning notice for Australia

Modems connected to the Australian telecoms network must have a valid Austel
permit. This modem has been designed to specifically configure to ensure compli­ance with Austel standards when the country/region selection is set to Australia.
The use of other country/region setting while the modem is attached to the
Australian PSTN would result in you modem being operated in a non-compliant
manner. To verify that the country/region is correctly set, enter the command ATI
which displays the currently active setting.

To set the country/region permanently to Australia, enter the following command
sequence:

AT%TE=1
ATS133=1
AT&F
AT&W
AT%TE=0
ATZ

Failure to set the modem to the Australia country/region setting as shown above
will result in the modem being operated in a non-compliant manner. Consequently,
there would be no permit in force for this equipment and the Telecoms Act 1991
prescribes a penalty of $12,000 for the connection of non-permitted equipment.

Notes for use of this device in New Zealand

❑ The grant of a Telepermit for a device in no way indicates Telecom acceptance

of responsibility for the correct operation of that device under all operating
conditions. In particular the higher speeds at which this modem is capable of
operating depend on a specific network implementation which is only one of
many ways of delivering high quality voice telephony to customers. Failure to
operate should not be reported as a fault to Telecom.

❑ In addition to satisfactory line conditions a modem can only work properly if:

a/ it is compatible with the modem at the other end of the call and
b/ the application using the modem is compatible with the application at the

other end of the call - e.g., accessing the Internet requires suitable software
in addition to a modem.

❑ This equipment shall not be used in any manner which could constitute a

nuisance to other Telecom customers.

❑ Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom’s PTC Specifications

are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this modem. The
associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for
compliance with Telecom Specifications:

a/ There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within

any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and

b/ The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds

between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next.

c/ Automatic calls to different numbers shall be not less than 5 seconds

apart.

❑ Immediately disconnect this equipment should it become physically damaged,

and arrange for its disposal or repair.

❑ The correct settings for use with this modem in New Zealand are as follows:

ATB0 (CCITT operation)
AT&G2 (1800 Hz guard tone)
AT&P1 (Decadic dialing make-break ratio =33%/67%)
ATS0=0 (not auto answer)
ATS10=less than 150 (loss of carrier to hangup delay, factory default of 15

recommended)
ATS11=90 (DTMF dialing on/off duration=90 ms)
ATX2 (Dial tone detect, but not (U.S.A.) call progress detect)

❑ When used in the Auto Answer mode, the S0 register must be set with a value

of 3 or 4. This ensures:
a/ a person calling your modem will hear a short burst of ringing before the

modem answers. This confirms that the call has been successfully
switched through the network.

b/ caller identification information (which occurs between the first and

second ring cadences) is not destroyed.

❑ The preferred method of dialing is to use DTMF tones (ATDT...) as this is

faster and more reliable than pulse (decadic) dialing. If for some reason you
must use decadic dialing, your communications program must be set up to
record numbers using the following translation table as this modem does not
implement the New Zealand “Reverse Dialing” standard.

Number to be dialed: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Number to program into computer: 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Note that where DTMF dialing is used, the numbers should be entered

normally.

❑ The transmit level from this device is set at a fixed level and because of this

there may be circumstances where the performance is less than optimal. Before
reporting such occurrences as faults, please check the line with a standard
Telepermitted telephone, and only report a fault if the phone performance is
impaired.

❑ It is recommended that this equipment be disconnected from the Telecom line

during electrical storms.

❑ When relocating the equipment, always disconnect the Telecom line connec-

tion before the power connection, and reconnect the power first.

❑ This equipment may not be compatible with Telecom Distinctive Alert ca-

dences and services such as FaxAbility.

NOTE THAT FAULT CALLOUTS CAUSED BY ANY OF THE
ABOVE CAUSES MAY INCUR A CHARGE FROM TELECOM

General conditions

As required by PTC 100, please ensure that this office is advised of any changes to
the specifications of these products which might affect compliance with the relevant
PTC Specifications.

The grant of this Telepermit is specific to the above products with the marketing
description as stated on the Telepermit label artwork. The Telepermit may not be
assigned to other parties or other products without Telecom approval.

A Telepermit artwork for each device is included from which you may prepare any
number of Telepermit labels subject to the general instructions on format, size and
colour on the attached sheet.

The Telepermit label must be displayed on the product at all times as proof to
purchasers and service personnel that the product is able to be legitimately
connected to the Telecom network.

The Telepermit label may also be shown on the packaging of the product and in the
sales literature, as required in PTC 100.

The charge for a Telepermit assessment is $337.50. An additional charge of $337.50
is payable where an assessment is based on reports against non-Telecom New
Zealand Specifications. $112.50 is charged for each variation when submitted at the
same time as the original.

An invoice for $NZ1237.50 will be sent under separate cover.

Optical disc drive standards

TOSHIBA Satellite A60 series computer is shipped with one of the following
drives preinstalled : DVD-ROM, CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW ,
DVD+-R/+-RW or DVD Super Multi drive.
The drive has one of the following labels :

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE1
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

Before it is shipped, the Class 1 Laser is certified to meet the United States
Chapter 21 Standards of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS 21
CFR).
For any other country, the drive is certified to meet the Class 1 Laser stan­dards of IEC825 and EN60825.

DVD-ROM drive safety instructions

** means any letters or numbers.

CAUTIONS:1. The drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper

use of this product, please read this instruction
manual carefully and retain for future reference.
Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an
authorized service location.

2. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of
procedures other than those specified may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.

3. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not
try to open the enclosure.

Toshiba Samsung SD-C2612

Location of the required label

Location of the required label

PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE
MANUFACTURER TO COMPL Y WITH
DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER
J APPLICABLE AT THE DA TE OF
MANUFACTURE.

MANUFACTURED:
TOSHIBA SAMSUNG STORAGE

TECHNOLOGY CORPORA TION 580,
HORIKAWA-CHO, SAIWAI-KU,
KAWASAKI-SHI, KANAGA WA, 212-0013,
JAP AN

DVD-R/-RW drive safety instructions

CAUTIONS:1. The drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper

use of this product, please read this instruction
manual carefully and retain for future reference.
Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an
authorized service location.

2. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of
procedures other than those specified may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.

3. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not
try to open the enclosure.

Toshiba Samsung SD-R6332

Location of the required label

PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE
MANUFACTURER TO COMPL Y
WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR
SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT
THE DA TE OF MANUF ACTURE.

MANUFACTURED:
TOSHIBA SAMSUNG STORAGE

TECHNOLOGY CORPORA TION
580, HORIKAW A-CHO, SAIWAI-KU,
KAWASAKI-SHI, KANAGAWA, 212­0013,JAPAN

Matsushita UJ-811BTJA-A

Location of the required label

PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE
MANUFACTURER T O COMPLY
WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR
SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT
THE DA TE OF MANUF ACTURE.

MANUFACTURED:
Manufa ctured by

Panasonic Communications Co.,
LTD 1-62, 4-Chome,Minoshima,
Hakata-ku, Fukuok a, JAPAN

Pioneer D VR-K13TBA

Location of the required label

COMPLIES WITHF DA RADIATION
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS,21
CFR SUBCHAPTER J.

MANUFACTURED:
Manufa ctured by

PIONEER CORPORA TION 4-1,
Meguro 1-chome, Meguro-ku,
TOKYO 153-8654, JAP AN

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive safety in­structions

CAUTIONS:1. The drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper

use of this product, please read this instruction
manual carefully and retain for future reference.
Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an
authorized service location.

2. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of
procedures other than those specified may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.

3. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not
try to open the enclosure.

Matsushita UJDA760

Location of the required label

COMPLIES WITHF DA RADIATION
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS,21
CFR SUBCHAPTER J.

MANUFACTURED:
Manufa ctured by

Panasonic Communications Co.,
LTD 1-62, 4-Chome,Minoshima,
Hakata-ku, Fukuok a, JAPAN

Toshiba Samsung SD-R2512

Location of the required label

PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE
MANUFACTURER T O COMPLY
WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR
SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE A T
THE D ATE OF MANUF ACTURE.

MANUFACTURED:
TOSHIBA SAMSUNG STORAGE

TECHNOLOGY CORPORA TION
580, HORIKAW A-CHO, SAIWAI-KU,
KAWASAKI-SHI, KANAGAWA, 212­0013,JAP AN

.

TEAC DW-224E

Location of the required label

CERTIFICA TION TISH PRODUCT
COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR
CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J APPLI­CABLE DA TE OF MANUF ACTURE

MANUFACTURED:

TEAC CORPORATION
3-7-3 NAKA-CHO, MUSASHINO-SHI,
TOKYO, JAPAN

DVD +-R/+-RW drive safety instruc­tions

CAUTIONS:1. The drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper

use of this product, please read this instruction
manual carefully and retain for future reference.
Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an
authorized service location.

2. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of
procedures other than those specified may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.

3. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not
try to open the enclosure.

Pioneer DVR-K13TBT

Location of the required label

COMPLIES WITHF DA RADIATION
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS,21
CFR SUBCHAPTER J.

MANUFACTURED:
Manufa ctured by

PIONEER CORPORA TION 4-1,
Meguro 1-chome, Meguro-ku,
TOKYO 153-8654, JAP AN

HLDS G W A-4040N

Location of the required label

COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS,21
CFR SUBCHAPTER J.

MANUFACTURED:
Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.

20, YOIDO-DONG, YOUNG­DUNGPO-GU,
SEOUL, KOREA

HLDS GCC-4243N

Location of the required label

COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS,21
CFR SUBCHAPTER J.

MANUFACTURED:
Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.

20, YOIDO-DONG, YOUNG­DUNGPO-GU,
SEOUL, KOREA

DVD Super Multi drive safety instruc­tions

CAUTIONS:1. The drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper

use of this product, please read this instruction
manual carefully and retain for future reference.
Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an
authorized service location.

2. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of
procedures other than those specified may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.

3. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not
try to open the enclosure.

Matsuahita UJ-820B

Location of the required label

COMPLIES WITHF DA RADIATION
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS,21
CFR SUBCHAPTER J.

MANUFACTURED:
Manufa ctured by

Panasonic Communications Co.,
LTD 1-62, 4-Chome,Minoshima,
Hakata-ku, Fukuok a, JAPAN

TEAC DV -W24E

Location of the required label

CERTIFICA TION TISH PRODUCT
COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR
CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J APPLI­CABLE DA TE OF MANUF ACTURE

MANUFACTURED:

TEAC CORPORATION
3-7-3 NAKA-CHO, MUSASHINO-SHI,
TOKYO, JAPAN

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1
PRODUKT
TO EN60825

ADVERSEL: USYNLIG
LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING,

NÅR SIKKERHEDSAF-BRYDER
ER UDE AF FUNKTION.

UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR
STRÅLING

CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser

system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read
the instruction manual carefully and keep this
manual for your future reference. In case of any
trouble with this model, please contact your
nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To
prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do
not try to open the enclosure.

VORSICHT: Dieses Gerät enthält ein Laser­System und ist als “LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1
PRODUKT” klassifiziert. Für den richtigen
Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die
Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch und
bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf. Falls
Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten,
benachrichtigen Sie bitte die nächste
“autorisierte Service-Vertretung”. Um einen
direkten Kontakt mit dem Laserstrahl zu
vermeiden darf das Gerät nicht geöffnet
werden.

ADVARSEL: Denne mærking er anbragt

udvendigt på apparatet og indikerer, at
apparatet arbejder med laserstråler af klasse 1,
hviket betyder, at der anvendes laserstrlier af
svageste klasse, og at man ikke på apparatets
yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig
stråling.

APPARATET BOR KUN ÅBNES AF FAGFOLK
MED SÆRLIGT KENDSKAB TIL APPARATER
MED LASERSTRÅLER!

Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her
gengivne advarselsmækning, som advarer imod
at foretage sådanne indgreb i apparatet, at man
kan komme til at udsætte sig for laserstråling.

OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som
avger laserstråining överstigande gränsen för
laserklass 1.

VAROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite
sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä
silmilie vaarallista lasersäteilyä.

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUST­MENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE
OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARD­OUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

VORSICHT: DIE VERWENDUNG VON
ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER
EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS DURCHFÜHREN
VON ANDEREN VORGÄNGEN ALS IN DER
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBEN
KÖNNEN GEFÄHRLICHE
STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR FOLGE
HABEN.

Table of Contents

Preface

Manual contents ..................................................................................xx

Conventions ........................................................................................xxi

Abbreviations...................................................................................... xxi

Icons ................................................................................................... xxi

Keys ................................................................................................... xxi

Key operation..................................................................................... xxii

Display............................................................................................... xxii

Messages .......................................................................................... xxii

General Precautions

Stress injury ..................................................................................... xxiii

Heat injury........................................................................................ xxiii

Pressure or impact damage ........................................................... xxiii

PC card overheating ........................................................................xxiv

Mobil phone ......................................................................................xxi v

Central Processing Unit("CPU") Performance Disclaimer .............xxiv

Chapter 1 Introduction

Equipment checklist ........................................................................... 1-1

Features .............................................................................................. 1-3

Special features.................................................................................. 1-9

Utilities............................................................................................... 1-11

Options .............................................................................................. 1-13

Chapter 2 The Grand T our

Front with the display closed ............................................................ 2-1

Left side............................................................................................... 2-2

Right side ............................................................................................ 2-3

Back side ............................................................................................. 2-4

Underside ............................................................................................ 2-6

Front with the display open...............................................................2-7

System indicators ............................................................................... 2-9

xxv

USB diskette drive ............................................................................ 2-11

Optical Media drive .......................................................................... 2-12

Region codes for DVD drive and media............................................. 2-12

Writable discs................................................................................... 2-12

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive .................................................................. 2-13

DVD-R/-RW drive .............................................................................. 2-14

DVD+-R/+-RW drive.......................................................................... 2-14

DVD Super Multi drive....................................................................... 2-15

AC adaptor ........................................................................................ 2-15

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Setting up your work space............................................................... 3-2

General conditions.............................................................................. 3-2

Placement of computer ....................................................................... 3-2

Seating and posture ............................................................................ 3-3

Lighting............................................................................................... 3-4

Work habits ........................................................................................ 3-4

Connecting the AC adaptor ............................................................... 3-5

Opening the display ........................................................................... 3-6

Turning on the power ........................................................................ 3-6

Starting up for the first time............................................................... 3-7

Turning off the power ........................................................................ 3-7

Shut Down mode (Boot mode) ............................................................ 3-7

Hibernation mode ................................................................................ 3-8

Standby mode .................................................................................. 3-10

Restarting the computer .................................................................. 3-12

Restoring the preinstalled software from the

Product Recovery Media.................................................................. 3-12

Chapter 4 Operating Basics

Using the Touch Pad .......................................................................... 4-1

Using the USB diskette drive ............................................................. 4-2

Connecting 3 1/2" diskette drive.......................................................... 4-2

Disconnecting 3 1/2" diskette drive ..................................................... 4-3

Using optical media drives ................................................................ 4-3

Loading discs......................................................................................4-4

Removing discs...................................................................................4-7

Audio / Video controls........................................................................ 4-8

Next and Previous buttons .................................................................. 4-8

Play / Pause and Stop Buttons........................................................... 4-8

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Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive ............................................ 4-8

Important message(CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive) ...................................... 4-8

Before writing or rewiting ..................................................................... 4-9

When writing or rewiting .................................................................... 4-10

Disclaimer(CD-RW/DVD-RO drive) .................................................... 4-10

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive ............................................ 4-11

Important message(DVD-R/-RW drive) .............................................. 4-11

Before writing or rewiting ................................................................... 4-11

When writing or rewiting .................................................................... 4-12

Disclaimer(DVD-R/-RW drive)............................................................ 4-13

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD+-R/+-RW drive ........................................ 4-13

Important message(DVD+-/+-RW drive) ............................................ 4-13

Before writing or rewiting ................................................................... 4-13

When writing or rewiting .................................................................... 4-15

Disclaimer(DVD+-/+-RW drive) .......................................................... 4-15

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive ................................... 4-16

Important message(DVD Super Multi drive) ....................................... 4-16

Before writing or rewiting ................................................................... 4-16

When writing or rewiting .................................................................... 4-18

Disclaimer(DVD Super Multi drive) .................................................... 4-19

RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA........................................................ 4-19

Data Verification................................................................................ 4-20

DLA for TOSHIBA ............................................................................. 4-20

Video ................................................................................................ 4-21

When WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is used ....................................... 4-21

Installing InterVideo WinDVD Creator ................................................ 4-22

Media care ........................................................................................ 4-24

CD/DVDs.......................................................................................... 4-25

Diskettes .......................................................................................... 4-25

Modem............................................................................................... 4-26

Region selection ............................................................................... 4-26

Properties menu................................................................................ 4-27

Connecting........................................................................................ 4-28

Disconnecting ................................................................................... 4-29

Wireless communications................................................................ 4-29

Wireless LAN.................................................................................... 4-29

Wireless communication switch........................................................ 4-30

Wireless communication Indicator .................................................... 4-30

LAN .................................................................................................... 4-31

Connecting LAN cable ...................................................................... 4-31

Disconnecting LAN cable .................................................................. 4-32

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Cleaning the computer .................................................................... 4-32

Moving the computer ....................................................................... 4-33

Heat dispersal ................................................................................... 4-33

Chapter 5 The Keyboard

Typewriter keys .................................................................................. 5-1

F1 … F12 function keys ...................................................................... 5-2

Soft keys: Fn key combinations......................................................... 5-2

Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard............................................... 5-2

Hotkeys .............................................................................................. 5-4

Fn Sticky key ..................................................................................... 5-7

Windows special keys ........................................................................ 5-7

Keypad overlay................................................................................... 5-7

Turning on the overlays ....................................................................... 5-7

Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on) .................................. 5-9

Temporarily using overlay (overlay off) ................................................. 5-9

Temporarily changing modes............................................................... 5-9

Generating ASCII characters ........................................................... 5-10

Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

Power conditions................................................................................ 6-1

Power indicators ................................................................................ 6-3

Battery indicators................................................................................ 6-3

DC IN indicator.................................................................................... 6-3

Power indicator ................................................................................... 6-4

Battery types ....................................................................................... 6-4

Battery................................................................................................ 6-4

Real time clock battery ....................................................................... 6-5

Care and use of the battery pack ...................................................... 6-5

Safety precautions .............................................................................. 6-5

Charging the batteries ......................................................................... 6-8

Monitoring battery capacity ............................................................... 6-10

Maximizing battery operating time .................................................... 6-11

Retaining data with power off............................................................. 6-12

Extending battery life ........................................................................ 6-12

Replacing the battery pack.............................................................. 6-13

Removing the battery pack................................................................ 6-13

Installing the battery pack ................................................................. 6-15

Starting the computer by password ................................................ 6-15

Power-up modes ............................................................................... 6-16

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Windows utilites................................................................................ 6-16

Hotkeys ............................................................................................ 6-16

Panel power off ................................................................................. 6-16

System Auto Off ............................................................................... 6-16

Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords

HW Setup ............................................................................................ 7-1

Accessing HW Setup.......................................................................... 7-1

HW Setup window............................................................................... 7-2

Chapter 8 Optional Devices

PC cards .............................................................................................. 8-2

Installing a PC card............................................................................. 8-2

Removing a PC card ........................................................................... 8-3

SD card/MultiMediaCard/Memory Stick............................................ 8-4

Installing an SD card/MultiMediaCard/Memory Stick...........................8-4

Removing an SD card/MultiMediaCard/Memory Stick.......................... 8-5

Memory expansion............................................................................. 8-6

Installing memory module ................................................................... 8-6

Removing memory module .................................................................. 8-8

Additional battery pack(12Cell) ......................................................... 8-9

Additional AC adaptor........................................................................ 8-9

USB FDD Kit ........................................................................................ 8-9

Parallel printer ................................................................................. 8-10

External monitor............................................................................... 8-10

Television.......................................................................................... 8-11

Security lock ..................................................................................... 8-12

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Problem solving process.................................................................... 9-1

Preliminary checklist........................................................................... 9-1

Analyzing the problem ........................................................................ 9-2

Hardware and system checklist......................................................... 9-3

System start-up .................................................................................. 9-3

Self test .............................................................................................. 9-4

Power ................................................................................................. 9-4

Overheating power down .....................................................................9-4

AC power ............................................................................................ 9-5

Battery................................................................................................ 9-6

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Password............................................................................................ 9-7

Keyboard ............................................................................................ 9-7

LCD panel ........................................................................................... 9-8

Hard disk drive .................................................................................... 9-8

DVD-ROM drive................................................................................... 9-9

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive.................................................................... 9-10

DVD-R/-RW drive .............................................................................. 9-12

DVD+-R/+-RW drive .......................................................................... 9-13

DVD Super Multi drive ....................................................................... 9-15

Diskette drive .................................................................................... 9-16

Infrared port....................................................................................... 9-17

Printer............................................................................................... 9-17

Pointing device.................................................................................. 9-18

PC card ............................................................................................ 9-21

Monitor ............................................................................................. 9-21

Sound system .................................................................................. 9-22

TV output signal................................................................................ 9-22

USB.................................................................................................. 9-23

Modem ............................................................................................. 9-23

Standby/Hibernation.......................................................................... 9-25

LAN .................................................................................................. 9-25

Wireless LAN.................................................................................... 9-26

i.LINK(IEEE1394) .............................................................................. 9-26

TOSHIBA support .............................................................................. 9-26

Before you call .................................................................................. 9-26

Where to write .................................................................................. 9-26

Appendixes

Appendix A

Specifications .....................................................................................A-1

Appendix B

Display Controller and Modes ...........................................................B-1

Appendix C

AT Commands ....................................................................................C-1

Appendix D

S-registers ...........................................................................................D-1

Appendix E

V.90...................................................................................................... E-1

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Appendix F

Wireless LAN.......................................................................................F-1

Appendix G

Power Cord and Connectors ............................................................ G-1

Appendix H

Internal Modem Guide .......................................................................H-1

Appendix I

Parts Numbers ....................................................................................I-1

Glossary

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite A60 series computer.
This powerful, lightweight notebook computer is designed to provide years of
reliable, high-performance computing.

This manual tells how to set up and begin using your Satellite A60 series computer.
It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic opera­tions and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting.

If you are a new user of computers or if you’re new to portable computing, first read
over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with the
computer’s features, components and accessory devices. Then read Getting
Started for step-by-step instructions on setting up your computer.

If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to
learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted with this manual by
browsing through its pages. Be sure to look over the Special features section of the
Introduction, to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computers
and carefully read HW Setup and Passwords. If you are going to install PC cards or
connect external devices such as a printer, be sure to read Chapter 8, Optional

Devices.

Manual contents

This manual is composed of nine chapters, nine appendixes, a glossary, and an
index.

Chapter 1, Introduction, is an overview of the computer’s features, capabilities, and
options.

Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the computer and briefly
explains how they function.

Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin operating
your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work area.

Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes tips on care of the computer and on using the
Touch Pad , optical media drive, external diskette drive, Wireless LAN, LANs,
Audio/Video controls and internal modem.

Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including the
keypad overlay and hotkeys.

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Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, gives details on the computer’s power
resources and battery save modes.

Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords, explains how to configure the computer using
the HW Setup program. It also tells how to set a password.

Chapter 8, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available.
Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, provides helpful information on how to perform some

diagnostic tests, and suggests courses of action if the computer doesn’t seem to be
working properly.

The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer.
The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms

used in the text.
The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual.

Conventions

This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight terms
and operating procedures.

Abbreviations

On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are enclosed
in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM).
Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary.

Icons

Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. The indicator panel
also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on.

Keys

The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer operations. A
distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the keyboard.
For example, Enter identifies the Enter key.

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Conventions

Key operation

Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify
such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign (+). For example,
Ctrl + C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press C. If three
keys are used, hold down the first two and at the same time press the third.

ABC When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering

text, the icon’s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the
type face you see to the left.

Display

ABC Names of Windows or icons or text generated by the computer that

appears on its display screen is presented in the type face you see to the
left.

Messages

Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention.
Each type of message is identified as shown below.

CAUTION: Pay attention! A caution informs you that improper use of
equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or
damage your equipment.

NOTE: Please read. A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best
use of your equipment.

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General Precautions

TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstand
the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be observed to
further reduce the risk of personal injury, damage to the computer or impaired
performance.
Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included
in the text of the manual.

Stress injury

Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort. It contains information
on prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists than can be caused by
extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3, Getting Started, also includes information on
work space design, posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress.

Heat injury

◆ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer is used

for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the temperature will
not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain physical contact with the computer
for a long time (if you rest the computer on your lap, or if you keep your
hands on the palm rest, for example) your skin might suffer low-heat injury.

◆ If the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with the

metal plate supporting the I/O ports. It can become hot.

◆ The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use. This condition

does not indicate a malfunction. If you need to transport the AC adaptor,
disconnect it and let it cool before moving it.

◆ Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat. The material

could be damaged.

Pressure or impact damage

Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact.
Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to computer components or
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PC card overheating

Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of a PC card
can result in errors or instability in the PC card operation. Also be careful when
you remove a PC card that has been used for a long time.

Mobile phone

Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system. Computer operation is
not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30 cm be maintained
between the computer and a mobile phone in use.

Central Processing Unit (“CPU”) Performance Disclaimer

CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under
the following conditions:

◆ Use of certain peripheral products

◆ Use of battery power instead of AC power

◆ Use of certain multimedia games or videos with special effects

◆ Use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections

◆ Use of complex modeling software, such as high end computer aided design

applications

◆ Use of the computer in areas with low air pressure (high altitude > 1,000

meters or > 3,280 feet above sea level)

◆ Use of the computer at temperatures outside the range of 5°C to 30°C (41°F

to 86°F) or > 25°C (77°F) at high altitude (all temperature references are

approximate).
CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration.
Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shutdown.

This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or
damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions. To avoid
risk of lost data, always make backup copies of data by periodically storing it on
an external storage medium. For optimum performance, use your computer
product only under recommended conditions. Read additional restrictions in
bundled documents. Contact TOSHIBA Service and Support for more
information.

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Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the computer’s
features, options and accessories.

CAUTION: Some of the features described in this manual may not
function properly if you use an operating system that was not
preinstalled by TOSHIBA.

Equipment checklist

Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packing materials for future use.

Hardware

Check to make sure you have all the following items:

❑ Satellite A60 series Portable Personal Computer
❑ Universal AC adaptor and power cord
❑ USB diskette drive (Provided with some models)
❑ Modular cable

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Software

◆ The following software is preinstalled:

• Microsoft® Windows XP Home Edition, Professional

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• Modem driver

• Display Drivers for Windows

• TOSHIBA Utilities

• Wireless LAN driver (Can be used only for Wireless LAN models)

• Sound Driver for Windows

• DVD Video Player

• LAN Drivers

• TOSHIBA Power Saver

• TOSHIBA user's manual

• TOSHIBA Console

• TOSHIBA ConfigFree

• TOSHIBA Touch and Launch

• TOSHIBA Touch Pad and On/Off Utility

• TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool

• TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

◆ Documentation:

• Satellite A60 User's manual

• Microsoft Windows XP manual package

• Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort

• End User License Agreement

◆ Product Recovery Media

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Features

Features

The computer uses TOSHIBA’s advanced Large Scale Integration (LSI), Comple­mentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide
compact size, minimum weight, low power usage, and high reliability. This computer
incorporates the following features and benefits:

Processor

Intel® Celeron® Processor up to 2.8 GHz
Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor up to 3.06GHz or
higher

Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with supporting
Technology up to 3.2 GHz or higher

Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with supporting
Technology 518/532/538 or higher

Memory

256MB or 512MB on motherboard.

Slots PC2100 256 MB or 512MB or 1024MB memory modules

can be installed in the memory slo for a maximum of 1.5GB
with the on board memory and the memory slot.

Level 2 cache 128KB/256KB/512KB/1MB is provided to maximize

performance.(depending on processor type)

Video RAM Up to 128 MB integrated solution with main memory.

(Default setting is 64MB)
(Depending on main memory size)

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Disks

Hard disk drive The computer has an integrated, 2 1/2" hard disk drive

(HDD) for nonvolatile storage of data and software. It
comes in the following sizes.

• 30.0GB(27.94 billion bytes)

• 40.0GB(37.26 billion bytes)

• 60.0GB(55.89 billion bytes)

• 80.0GB(74.51 billion bytes)

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Diskette drive 3 1/2" 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte connects to the USB

port. (Windows® XP does not support 720-kilobyte
diskettes.)

DVD-ROM drive Some models are equipped with a full-size, DVD-ROM drive

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CD-RW/DVD-ROM Some models are equipped with a full-size, CD-RW/

drive DVD-ROM drive module that lets you run CD/DVDs

module that lets you run either 12cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15")
CDs or 12 cm (4.72") DVDs without using an adaptor. It
runs DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at
maximum 24 speed. This drive supports the following
formats :

• DVD-ROM • DVD-Video

• CD-DA • CD-Text

• Photo CD™(single/multi-session)

• CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2

• CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2)

• Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)

• CD-G (Audio CD only)

• Addressing Method 2

without using an adaptor. It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum
8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD­R at up to 24 speed and CD-RW at up to 24 speed. For
reading, this drive supports the same formats as the DVD­ROM drive.

• DVD-ROM • DVD-Video

• CD-DA • CD-Text

• Photo CD™(single/multi-session)

• CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2

• CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2)

• Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)

• CD-G (Audio CD only)

• Addressing Method 2

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Features

DVD-R/-RW drive Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD-R/-RW

drive module that lets you record data to rewriteable CD/
DVDs as well as run either 12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15") CDs/
12cm (4.72") DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads DVD­ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24
speed. It writes CD-R at up to 16 speed, CD-RW at up to 10
speed, DVD-R at up to 2 speed and DVD-RW at up to 1
speed. This drive supports the same formats as the DVD­ROM drive.

• DVD-ROM • DVD-Video

• DVD-R • DVD-RW

• CD-DA • CD-Text

• Photo CD™(single/multi-session)

• CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2

• CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2)

• Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)

• CD-G (Audio CD only)

• Addressing Method 2

DVD +-R/+-RW drive Some models are equipped with a full- size DVD +-R/+-RW

drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD/
DVDs as well as run either 12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15")
CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads DVD­ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum
24 speed. It writes CD-R at up to 16 speed, CD-RW at up
to 10 speed, DVD-R at up to 2 speed and DVD-RW at
maximum 2 speed.
DVD+R at up to 4 speed and DVD+RW at maximum 2.4
speed. This drive supports the same formats as the DVD­ROM drive.

• DVD-ROM • DVD-Video

• DVD-R • DVD-RW

• DVD+R • DVD+RW

• CD-DA • CD-Text

• Photo CD(single/multi-session)

• CD-ROM Mode1, Mode2

• CD-ROMXA Mode2(Form1, Form2)

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DVD Super Multi Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD Super

• Enhanced CD(CD-EXTRA)

• CD-G (Audio CD only)

• Addressing Method 2

drive Multi drive module that lets you record data to rewritable

CD/DVDs as well as run either 12cm(4.72") or
8cm(3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads
DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at
maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at up to 16 speed,
CD-RW at up to 8 speed, DVD-R at up to 4 speed and
DVD-RW and DVD-RAM at maximum 2 speed. DVD+R/
+RW at up to 2.4 speed . This drive supports the same
formats As the DVD-ROM drive.

• DVD-ROM • DVD-Video

• DVD-R • DVD-RW

• DVD+R • DVD+RW

• DVD-RAM

• CD-DA • CD-Text

• Photo CD(single/multi-session)

• CD-ROM Mode1, Mode2

• CD-ROMXA Mode2(Form1, Form2)

• Enhanced CD(CD-EXTRA)

• CD-G (Audio CD only)

• Addressing Method 2

Display

The computer’s LCD panel supports high-resolution video graphics. The screen
can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability.

Built-in Thin-film transistor color LCD is available in two sizes:

• 14.1" XGA-TFT, 1024 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels

• 15.0" XGA-TFT, 1024 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels

Graphics controller Graphics controller maximizes display performance. Refer to

Appendix B for more information.

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Keyboard

Power

Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium-ion

RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock

AC adaptor The universal AC adaptor provides power to the system

Ports

Features

Built-in 85 keys , compatible with IBM enhanced keyboard,

embedded numeric overlay, dedicated cursor control,

and keys. See Chapter 5. The Keyboard, for

details.

battery pack.

(RTC) and calendar.

and recharges the batteries when they are low. It comes
with a detachable power cord. Because it is universal, it
can receive a range of AC voltage between 100 and 240
volts.

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Headphone Enables connection of a stereo headphone

Microphone Enables connection of a monaural microphone

Parallel Port Parallel printer or other parallel device (ECP compatible)

(Provided with some models)

Infrared This infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data

Association (IrDA 1.1) Fast InfraRed (FIR) standards. It
enables cableless 4 Mbps data transfer with IrDA 1.1
compatible external devices.
(Provided with some models)

i.LINK (IEEE1394) i.LINK is provided with some models.This port enables

high-speed data transfer directly from external devices
such as digital video cameras.
(Provided with some models)

External monitor A 15-pin, analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B

compatible functions.

Universal Serial Bus Three Universal Serial Bus (USB) enables chain connec-

tion of a number of USB-equipped devices to three port on
your computer.

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Slots

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3 - IN - 1 Memory This slot lets you easily transfer data from devices, such

NOTE: Memory Stick Pro is not supported on this system.

Multimedia

Sound System Sound Blaster™ Pro™ and Windows Sound System

PC card A PC card slot accommodates:

One Type II
Refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices, for details

Card slot as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants, that

use (SD card/MultiMediaCard/Memory Stick) flash­memory.
(Provided with some models)

compatible sound system provides internal speaker as well
as jacks for an external microphone and headphone. It also
has a volume control dial.

S-Video Port This S-Video jack lets you transfer NTSC or PAL data to

external devices.
(Provided with some models)

Communications

Modem An internal modem provides capability for data and fax

LAN The computer is equipped with a LAN card that supports

Wireless LAN Some computers in this series are equipped with a wireless

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communication. It supports V.90 (V.92). Refer to V.90
section in Appendix E . The speed of data transfer and fax
depends on analog telephone line conditions. It has a
modem jack for connecting to a telephone line. It is
preinstalled as a standard device in some markets. Both of
V.90 and V.92 are supported only in USA, Canada and
Australia. Only V.90 is available in other regions.

Ethernet LAN (10 Mbit/s, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet
LAN (100 Mbit/s, 100BASE-Tx). It is preinstalled as a
standard device in some markets.

LAN mini-PCI card that is compatible with other LAN
systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum radio
technology that complies with the IEEE 802.11g, 802.11a/g
Standard (Revision A, B , G). Revision-A supports data

Special features

transfer up to 54 Mbit/s. Revision-B supports data transfer
up to 11, Mbit/s, Revision-G supports data transfer up to
54 Mbit/s. It has Frequency Channel Selection (5 GHz or 2.
4 GHz) and allows roaming overmultiple channels.

Security

Security lock slot Connects an optional security lock to anchor the computer

to a desk or other large object

Software

Operating System Windows®XP Professional or Home Edition is available.

Refer to the preinstalled software section at the front of
this chapter.

TOSHIBA Utilities A number of utilities and drivers are preinstalled to make

your computer more convenient to use. Refer to the
Utilities section in this chapter.

Plug and Play When you connect an external device to the computer or

when you install a component, Plug and Play capability
enables the system to recognize the connection and make
the necessary configurations automatically.

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Special features

The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced
features, which make the computer more convenient to use.

Hotkeys Key combinations let you quickly modify the system

configuration directly from the keyboard without running a
system configuration program.

Display automatic This feature automatically cuts off power to the internal

power off display when there is no keyboard input for a time pecified.

Power is restored when any key is pressed. You can
specify the time in the Monitor power off item of the Basic
Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

HDD automatic This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk

power off drive when it is not accessed for a time specified. Power is

restored when the hard disk is accessed. You can specify
the time in the HDD Power off item of the Basic Setup tab
in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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System automatic This feature automatically shuts down the system in

Standby/Hibernation standby mode or Hibernation mode when there is no input

or hardware access for a time specified. You can specify
the time and select either System Standby or System

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Keypad overlay A ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard. Refer to the

Power on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and user, are

Instant security A hot key function blanks the screen and disables the

Intelligent power A microprocessor in the computer's intelligent power

supply supply detects the battery's charge and calculates the

Battery save mode This feature lets you save battery power. You can specify

Panel power on/off This feature turns power to the computer off when the

Low battery automatic When battery power is exhausted to the point that

hibernation computer operation cannot be continued, the system

Heat dispersal To protect from overheating, the CPU has an internal

hibernation in the System standby and System item of the
Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for
instructions on using the keypad overlay.

available to prevent unauthorized access to your
computer.

computer providing data security.

remaining battery capacity. It also protects electronic
components from abnormal conditions, such as voltage
overload from an AC adaptor. You can monitor remaining
battery capacity. Use the Battery remaining item in
TOSHIBA Power Saver.

the Power Save Mode in the Profile item in TOSHIBA
Power Saver.

display panel is closed and turns it back on when the panel
is opened. You can specify the setting in the When I close
the lid item of the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power
Saver.

automatically enters Hibernation and shuts down. You can
specify the setting in the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA
Power Saver.

temperature sensor. If the computer’s internal temperature
rises to a certain level, the cooling fan is turned on or the
processing speed is lowered. Use the Fan item of the Basic
Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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Maximum Turns on fan first, then if necessary
Performance lowers CPU processing speed.

Battery optimized Lowers the CPU processing speed first,

then if necessary turns on the fan.

Hibernation This feature lets you turn off the power without exiting

from your software. The contents of main memory are
saved to the hard disk, when you turn on the power again,
you can continue working right where you left off. Refer to
the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3, Getting
Started, for details.

Standby If you have to interrupt your work, you can turn off the

power without exiting from your software. Data is main­tained in the computer's main memory. When you turn on
the power again, you can continue working right where
you left off.

Utilities

This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them. For details
on operations, refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or readme.txt files.

TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA Console is a graphical user interface

that provides easy access to help and services.

TOSHIBA Power To access this power savings management

Saver program, click the Control Panel and select the

TOSHIBA Power Saver icon.

HW Setup This program lets you customize your hardware settings

according to the way you work with your computer and
the peripherals you use. To start the utility, click the
Windows Start button and click Control Panel. In the
Control Panel, select the TOSHIBA HW Setup icon.

Fn-esse This Windows program lets you define your own

“shortcut” keys to quickly launch applications and speed
your work in Windows. To start the utility, click the
Windows Start button, point to All Programs, point to
TOSHIBA, point toUtilities and click Fn-esse.

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DVD Video Player The DVD Video Player is used to play DVD-Video. It has

an on-screen interface and functions. Click Start, point to
All Programs, point to InterVideo WinDVD 5, then click
InterVideo WinDVD 5.

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TOSHIBA Zooming This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the icon size

Utility on the desktop or the application window.

RecordNow! Basic You can create CD/DVDs in several formats including

for TOSHIBA audio CDs that can be played on a standard stereo CD

player and data CD/DVDs to store the files and folderson
your hard disk drive. This software can be used on a
model with CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, DVD-R/-RW
drive, DVD+-R/+-RW drive and DVD Super Multi drive.

DLA for TOSHIBA DLA (Drive Letter Access) is the packet writing software

which provides the function which writes files and/or
folders to DVD+RW, DVD-RW or CD-RW disc via a
drive letter like a floppy disk or other removable disks.

TOSHIBA PC TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool displays the

DiagnosticTool basicinformation on PC, and the test of built-in devices

can also be performed.You can boot TOSHIBA PC
Diagnostic Tool from the menu bar as follows [Start] ­[All Programs] - [TOSHIBA] -[Utilities] [PC Diagnostic
Tool]

TOSHIBA ConfigFree ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of

communication device and network connections.
ConfigFree also allows you to find communication
problems and create profiles for easy switching between
location and communication networks.
You can boot ConfigFree from the menu bar as follows.

[Start] - [All Programs] - [TOSHIBA]-[Networking]­[ConfigFree]

TOSHIBA Touch Pad Pressing Fn + F9 in a windows environment enables or

On/Off Utility disables the Touch Pad function. When you press these

hot keys, the current setting will change and be dis
played as an icon.

TOSHIBA Touch and TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is a tool that allows you to

Launch perform various tasks easily using Touch pad. TOSHIBA

Touch and Launch is useful in the following conditions.

• To open a file located on the desktop whose icon is
obscured by a window.

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• To open a page contained in the Internet Explorer
Favorites menu.

• To display the list of currently open windows and
change the active window.

Also TOSHIBA Touch and Launch provides the
following functions by customizing the settings.

• To open a file stored in a predefined folder.

• To quickly launch your frequently used applications
which have been registered.

TOSHIBA Controls This utility lets you customize application button:

you can assign applications or several actions to the
application button(default setting is the Internet button).

Options

You can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and
convenient to use. The following options are available:

Memory expansion 256MB or 512MB on motherboard.

A memory expansion slot is available for installing 256 MB
or 512MB or 1024MB memory modules. The modules are
PC2100, 200-pin, SO Dual In-line (SO-DIMM).

Main battery pack An additional 12 cells battery pack (PA3382U-BRS or

(Black) PA3382U-BAS) can be purchased from your TOSHIBA

dealer. The battery pack is identical to the one that came
with your computer. Use it as a spare or replacement.

AC adaptor If you use your computer at more than one site, it may be

convenient to purchase an additional AC adaptor for each
site so you will not have to carry the adaptor with you.

USB diskette drive A 3 1/2" diskette drive accommodates 1.44-megabyte or

720-kilobyte diskettes. It connects to a USB port.
(Windows®XP does not support 720-kilobyte diskettes.)

Security lock A slot is available to attach a security cable to the com-

puter to deter theft.

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This chapter identifies the various components of your computer. Become familiar
with each component before you operate the computer.

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Front with the display closed

Figure 2-1 shows the computer’s front with its display panel in the closed position.

DISPLAY LATCH

Figure 2-1 Front of the computer with display closed

Display latch This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed position.

Slide the latch to open the display.

Infrared port This infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data Asso-

ciation (IrDA 1.1) standards. It enables cableless 4 Mbps,

1.152 Mbps, 115.2 Kbps, 57.6 Kbps, 38.4 Kbps, 19.2 Kbps
or 9.6 Kbps data transfer with IrDA 1.1 compatible external
devices.

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Left side

Figure 2-2 shows the computer’s left side.

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3-IN-1 MEMORY CARD
INDICATOR

Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer

3-IN-1 Memory This LED glows green when the computer is accessing the

Card Indicator SD card/MultiMediaCard/Memory Stick Slot.

3-IN-1 MEMORY
CARD SLOT

OPTICAL MEDIA

DRIVE

CAUTION: Keep foreign objects out of the
pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry.

3-IN-1 Memory This slot can use 3 kind cards (SD/MultiMediaCard/

Card slot Memory Stick) , it let you transfer data from the device to

your computer.

PC Card slot A PC card slot can accommodate one 5 mm PC card (Type

II). The slot supports 16-bit PC card and 32-bit CardBus.

Optical media A DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive,

drive DVD-R/-RW drive, DVD+-R/+-RW drive, DVD Super Multi

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Right side

Figure 2-3 shows the computer’s right side.

WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION
SWITCH

Right side

USB PORT

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HARDDISK

Hard Disk Provides access to read and write.

Volume control Use this dial to adjust the volume of the system speaker

Headphone jack A standard 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables connec-

Microphone jack A standard 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connec-

Wireless Slide this switch to the right to turn it on and to the left

communication to turn it off.

switch

On Off

VOLUME

CONTROL

Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer

and headphones.

tion of a stereo headphone (16 ohm minimum) or other
device for audio output. When you connect headphones,
the internal speaker is automatically disabled.

tion of a three conductive type mini-jack for audio input.

HEADPHONE
JACK

MICROPHONE
JACK

CAUTION: Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals. Check the
Wireless communication indicator. It will stop glowing when the wireless
communication.

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Back side

Universal The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port comply with USB2.0

Serial Bus standards, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times

port faster than the USB1.1 standards. (The port also support

USB1.1.)

CAUTION: Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors. A pin or
similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry.

NOTE: Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been
confirmed. Some functions might not execute properly.

Figure 2-4 shows the computer’s back side.

LAN ACTIVE
INDICATOR
(ORANGE)

LAN JACK

Figure 2-4 The computer’s back side

to deter theft.

SECURITY

SLOT

LOCK

MODEM JACK

TV OUT

FAN VENT

Security lock A security cable attaches to this slot. The optional security

slot cable anchors your computer to a desk or other large object

Fan vent Provides air flow for the fan.

CAUTION: Be careful not to block the fan vent. Also be careful to keep
foreign objects out of the vents. A pin or similar object can damage the
computer’s circuitry.

LINK
INDICATOR
(GREEN)

USB PORTS

DC IN 19V

EXTERNAL

MONITOR

i.LINK
(IEEE1394)

PORT

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TV OUT Plug a 4 pin S-Video connector into this jack.

Modem jack In areas where an internal modem is installed as standard

equipment, there is a modem jack that lets you use a
modular cable to connect the modem directly to a tele­phone line. The modem is not supported in some marketing
regions.

CAUTIONS:1. In case of a lightning storm, unplug the modem cable

from the telephone jack.

2. Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line.
A digital line will damage the modem.

LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor has

Ether

built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second,
10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per
second, 100BASE-Tx). The LAN has two indicators. See
Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details.

LAN active This indicator glows orange when data is being exchanged

indicator (orange) between the computer and the LAN.

Link indicator This indicator glows green when the computer is connect-

(green) ed to a LAN and the LAN is functioning properly.

Universal The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port comply with USB 2.0

Serial Bus standards, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times

Port faster than the USB 1.1 standards. (The port also support

USB 1.1)

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CAUTION: Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors. A pin or
similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry.

NOTE: Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been
confirmed. Some functions might not execute properly.

DC IN 19V The AC adaptor connects to this socket. Use only the

model of AC adaptor that comes with the computer. Using
the wrong adaptor can damage your computer.

External monitor This 15-pin port lets you connect an external monitor.

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Parallel port This Centronics-compatible, 25-pin parallel port is used to

connect a parallel printer or other parallel device. This port
supports Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) standard.

i.LINK (IEEE1394) Connect an external device, such as a digital video camera

port to this port for high-speed data transfer. Some models are

equipped with a i.LINK port.

NOTE: When multiple IEEE1394 devices are connected to a PC, the
devices may not correctly be identified. This problem may occur when
Windows(r) XP is restarted while the devices are connected or when the
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it occurs, disconnect the IEEE1394 cables and then reconnect them.

Underside

Figure 2-5 shows the underside of the computer. Make sure the display is closed
before turning over your computer.

MEMORY MODULE

COVER

FAN VENT

WLAN MODULE

COVER

MODEM MODULE

COVER

BATTERY SAFTY
LOCK

BATTERY

PACK

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LOCK

BATTERY RELEASE LATCH

Figure 2-5 The underside of the computer

Front with the display open

Battery pack The battery pack powers the computer when the AC

adaptor is not connected. The Battery section in Chapter 6,

Power and Power-Up Modes, describes how to access the

battery pack. Additional battery packs can be purchased
from your TOSHIBA dealer to extend the computer’s
battery operating time.

Battery pack Slide this latch to release or the battery pack.

cover latch This latch moves only when the computer is upside down.

Memory module This cover protects a memory module sockets.

cover

FAN vent Provides air flow for the fan.

Front with the display open

Figure 2-6 shows the front of the computer with the display open. To open the
display, slide the display latch on the front of the computer and lift the display up.
Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle.

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OWER

P

BUTTON

STEREO SPEAKER
(LEFT)

APPLICATION

BUTTON

AUDIO/VIDEO

CONTROL

TOUCH PAD

P

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SYSTEM INDICATORS

Figure 2-6 The front with the display open

BUTTONS

STEREO SPEAKER
(RIGHT)

TOUCH PAD
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Display screen The full-color LCD displays high-contrast text and graphics

The computer's LCD consist of one of below:14.1" XGA,
LCD consists of up to 1024 × 768 pixels or dots.15.0" XGA,
LCD consists of up to 1024 × 768 pixels or dots. The com­puter has a Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) display. Refer to

Appendix B.

When the computer operates on power through the AC
adaptor, the display screen’s image will be somewhat
brighter than when it operates on battery power. The lower
brightness level is intended to save battery power.

Power button Press the power button to turn the computer’s power on and

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Power source/ LEDs let you monitor the status of various computer

system indicators functions. Details are given in the Indicators section.

LCD Sensor switch This switch senses when the LCD panel is closed or opened

Stereo Speaker The speaker emits sound generated by your software as well

Touch Pad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the

Touch Pad Function like the left and right buttons on an external

Control Buttons mouse.

Audio/Video Previous

/Control Buttons data.Play/pause

Application Buttons You can assign applications or several actions to the

off.

and activates the Panel Power Off/On feature. When you
close the panel the computer enters Hibernation mode and
shuts down. When you open the panel the computer starts
in Hibernation mode. Use the TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility
to enable or disable this feature. The default is "enabled".
Refer to the TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility and Panel Power
Off/On items in Chapter 1, Introduction, for details on
settings.

as audio alarms, such as low battery condition, generated by
the system.

screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as
scrolling, selecting, and double-clicking.

button: Plays the previous track/chapter/

button: Begins or pauses play.

Stop ■ button: Halts play. Next

next track/chapter/data. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating
Basics.

application button(default setting is the Internet button).

button: Plays the

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System indicators

Figure 2-7 shows the system indicators, which light when various computer
operations are in progress.

DC IN

POWER

MAIN BATTERY

DISK

Figure 2-7 System indicators

Power source/system indicators

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DC IN The DC IN indicator glows green when DC power is

supplied from the AC power adaptor. If the adaptor’s
output voltage is abnormal or if the power supply
malfunctions, this indicator flashes orange.

Power The Power indicator glows blue when the computer is on.

If you turn off the computer in Resume mode, this indicator
blinks orange (one second on, two seconds off) while the
computer shuts down.

Battery The Battery indicator shows the condition of the charge.

Green means fully charged and orange means being
charged. Refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes.

Disk The Disk indicator glows green when the computer is

accessing a disk drive.

Wireless The Wireless communication indicator glows orange

communication when the Wireless communication function is turned on.

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The figures below show the positions of the keypad overlay indicators and the
CapsLock indicator.

When the F10 key indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you enter numbers.
When the F11 key indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you control the cursor.

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Figure 2-8 Keypad overlay indicators

Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights green, you can

use the keypad overlay (white labeled keys) as cursor
keys. Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5,

The Keyboard.

Numeric mode You can use the keypad overlay (white labeled keys) for

numeric input when the Numeric mode indicator lights
green. Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5,

The Keyboard.

When the CapsLock indicator glows the keyboard is in all-caps mode.

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Figure 2-9 CapsLock indicator

USB diskette drive

Keyboard indicator

Caps Lock This indicator glows green when the alphabet keys are

locked in uppercase.

USB diskette drive

A 3 1/2" diskette drive accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte diskettes. It
connects to the USB port.

DISK-IN-USE
INDICATOR

DISKETTE SLOT

EJECT BUTTON

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Figure 2-10 USB diskette drive

Disk-In-Use This indicator lights when the diskette is being accessed.

Indicator

Diskette slot Insert diskette in this slot.

Eject button When a diskette is fully seated in the drive, the eject

button pops out. To remove a diskette, push in the eject
button and the diskette pops out partially for removal.

CAUTION: Check the Disk-In-Use indicator when you use the diskette

drive. Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the
light is glowing. Doing so could destroy data and damage the diskette or
the drive.

NOTES: 1. The external diskette drive should be placed on a flat,

horizontal surface when in use. Do not set the drive on an
incline greater than 20 o while it is operating.

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Optical Media drive

One of the following optical media drives is installed in the computer: CD-RW/
DVD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, DVD-R/-RW drive, DVD +-R/+-RW drive, DVD

Super Multi drive. An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM
operation. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive
glows.

Region codes for DVD drives and media

CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD +-R/+-RW drive, DVD Super
Multi drive and media are manufactured according to the specifications of six

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marketing regions. When you purchase DVD-Video, make sure it matches your
drive, otherwise it will not play properly.

Code Region
1 Canada, United States
2 Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East
3 Southeast Asia, East Asia
4 Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America,South

America,Caribbean
5 Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, Mongolia
6 China

Writable discs

This section describes the types of writable CD/DVD discs. Check the
specifications for your drive to for the type of discs it can write. Use RecordNow!
Basic for TOSHIBA to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

CDs

◆ CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be erased or

changed.

◆ CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once. Use either 1, 2, or 4 multi

speed CD-RW discs or high-speed 4- to 10-speed discs. The write speed of the
ultra-speed CD-RW discs (Ultra-speed is CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive only) is
maximum 24-speed.

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DVDs

◆ DVD-R, DVD+R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be

erased or changed.

◆ DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than once.

Formats

The drives support the following formats:

• DVD-ROM • DVD-Video

• CD-DA • CD-Text

• Photo CD TM(single/multi-session) • CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2

• CD-ROM x A Mode 2 (Form1, Form2) • Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)

• CD-G (Audio CD only) • Addressing Method 2

DVD-ROM drive

The full- size DVD-ROM drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD/
DVDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without
using an adaptor.

NOTE: The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the
outer edge.

DVD read 8 speed (maximum)

CD read 24 speed (maximum)

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

The full-size CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive module lets you record data to rewritable
CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an
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NOTE: The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the
outer edge.

DVD read 8 speed (maximum)

CD read 24 speed (maximum)

CD-R write 24 speed (maximum)

CD-RW write 10 speed (maximum, high-speed media)

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DVD-R/-RW drive

The full- size DVD-R/-RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD/
DVDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without
using an adaptor.

NOTE: The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the
outer edge.

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DVD-RW write 1 speed

CD read 24 speed (maximum)

CD-R write 16 speed (maximum)

CD-RW write 10 speed (maximum, high-speed media)

DVD+-R/+-RW drive

The full-size DVD+-R/+-RW drive module lets you record data to s as rewritable
CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an
adaptor.

NOTE: The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the
outer edge.

DVD read 8 speed (maximum)

DVD-R write 2 speed(maximum)

DVD-RW write 2 speed(maximum)

DVD+R write 4 speed(maximum)

DVD+RW write 2.4 speed(maximum)

CD read 24 speed (maximum)

CD-R write 16 speed (maximum)

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DVD Super Multi drive

The full-size DVD Super Multi drive module lets you record data to s as rewritable
CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an
adaptor.

NOTE: The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the
outer edge.

DVD read 8 speed (maximum)

DVD-R write 4 speed(maximum)

DVD-RW write 2 speed(maximum)

DVD+R write 2.4 speed(maximum)

DVD+RW write 2.4 speed(maximum)

DVD-RAM write 2 speed(maximum)

CD read 24 speed (maximum)

CD-R write 16 speed (maximum)

CD-RW write 8 speed (maximum, high-speed media)

AC adaptor

The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied
to the computer. It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and
to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabling you to use the computer in almost
any region.

To recharge the battery, simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and the
computer. See Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes for details.

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CAUTION: Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer.
TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case. The output
rating for the computer is 19 volts DC.

CAUTION: Please use only the AC Adapter supplied with the computer
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Getting Started

This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer. It
covers the following topics:

❑ Setting up your work space — for your health and safety

NOTE: Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort.
This guide, which is included with the computer, explains product
liability.

❑ Connecting the AC adaptor
❑ Opening the display
❑ Turning on the power
❑ Windows®XP Professional/Windows®XP Home Edition setup
❑ Turning off the power
❑ Restarting the computer
❑ Restoring the Windows system

If you are a new user, follow the steps in each section of this chapter as you prepare
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Windows®XP Professional/Windows®XP Home Edition setup , which
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Setting up your work space

Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your computer. A
poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in discomfort or serious
injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or other joints. Proper ambient
conditions should also be maintained for the computer’s operation. This section
discusses the following topics:

❑ General conditions
❑ Placement of the computer and peripheral devices
❑ Seating and posture
❑ Lighting
❑ Work habits

General conditions

In general, if you are comfortable, so is your computer, but read the following to
make sure your work site provides a proper environment.

❑ Make sure there is adequate space around the computer for proper ventilation.
❑ Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is close to the

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computer and easily accessible.

❑ The temperature should be 5 to 30 degrees Centigrade (41 to 86 degrees

Fahrenheit) and the relative humidity should be 20 to 80 percent.

❑ Avoid areas where rapid or extreme changes in temperature or humidity may

occur.

❑ Keep the computer free of dust, moisture, and exposure to direct sunlight.
❑ Keep the computer away from heat sources, such as electric heaters.
❑ Do not use the computer near liquids or corrosive chemicals.
❑ Do not place the computer near objects that create strong magnetic fields (e.g.,

stereo speakers).

❑ Do not operate the computer in close proximity to a mobile phone.
❑ Leave ample ventilation room for the fan. Do not block the vents.

Placement of computer

Position the computer and peripheral devices to provide comfort and safety.

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❑ Set the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance. The

display should be no higher than eye level to avoid eye strain.

❑ Place the computer so that it is directly in front of you when you work and

make sure you have adequate space to easily operate other devices.

❑ Allow adequate space behind the computer to let you freely adjust the display.

The display should be angled to reduce glare and maximize visibility.

❑ If you use a paper holder, set it at about the same height and distance as the

computer.

Seating and posture

The height of your chair in relation to the computer and keyboard as well as the
support it gives your body are primary factors in reducing work strain. Refer to the
following tips and to figure 3-1.

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Figure 3-1 Posture and positioning of the computer

❑ Place your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your

elbow. You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed.

❑ Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips. If necessary, use a foot

rest to raise the level of your knees to ease pressure on the back of your thighs.

❑ Adjust the back of your chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine.
❑ Sit straight so that your knees, hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree

angles when you work. Do not slump forward or lean back too far.

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Lighting

Proper lighting can improve legibility of the display and reduce eye strain.

❑ Position the computer so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect

off the screen. Use tinted windows, shades or other screen to eliminate sun
glare.

❑ Avoid placing the computer in front of bright light that could shine directly in

your eyes.

❑ If possible, use soft, indirect lighting in your computer work area. Use a lamp to

illuminate your documents or desk, but be sure to position the lamp so that it
does not reflect off the display or shine in your eyes.

Work habits

A key to avoiding discomfort or injury from repetitive strain is to vary your
activities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks into your work day. If you must
spend long periods at the computer, finding ways to break up the routine can
reduce stress and improve your efficiency.

❑ Sit in a relaxed posture. Good positioning of your chair and equipment as

described earlier can reduce tension in your shoulders or neck and ease back

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strain.

❑ Vary your posture frequently.
❑ Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly.
❑ Exercise and stretch your wrists and hands a number of times during the day.
❑ Frequently, look away from the computer and focus your eyes on a distant

object for several seconds, for example 30 seconds every 15 minutes.

❑ Take frequent short breaks instead of one or two long breaks, for example, two

or three minutes every half hour.

❑ Have your eyes examined regularly and visit a doctor promptly, if you suspect

you might be suffering from a repetitive strain injury.

A number of books are available on ergonomics and repetitive strain injury or
repetitive stress syndrome. For more information on these topics or for pointers on
exercises for such stress points as hands and wrists, please check with your library
or book vendor. Also refer to the computer’s Instruction Manual for Safety &
Comfort.

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Connecting the AC adaptor

Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate
from AC power. It is also the fastest way to get started, because the battery pack
will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power.

The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying from 100 to 240
volts and 50 or 60 hertz. For details on using the AC adaptor to charge the battery
pack, refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes.

CAUTION: Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer.
TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case. The output
rating for the computer is 19 volts DC.

1 . Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.

Figure 3-2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor

2 . Connect the AC adaptor’s DC output plug to the DC IN port on the back side

of the computer.

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Figure 3-3 Connecting the adaptor to the computer

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3 . Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. The Battery and DC IN indicator on

the front of the computer should glow.

Opening the display

The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing.

1 . Slide the display latch on the front of the computer to the right to unlatch the

display panel.

2 . Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you.

NOTE: When you open the display, hold it with both hands and lift up
slowly.

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Figure 3-4 Opening the display panel

Turning on the power

This section describes how to turn on the power.

NOTE: After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off
until you have set up the operating system (OS) and the OS has started
up.

1 . If the external diskette drive is connected, make sure it is empty. If a diskette is

in the drive, press the eject button and remove the diskette.

2 . Open the display panel.

3. Press and hold the button for two or three seconds.

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Figure 3-5 Turning on the power

Starting up for the first time

When you first turn on the power, the computer’s initial screen is the Microsoft
Windows®XP Professional or Windows®XP Home Edition Start-up Screen Logo.

Follow the on-screen directions.

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Turning off the power

The power can be turned off in one of the following modes: Shut down (Boot),
Hibernation or Standby mode.

Shut Down mode (Boot mode)

When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode, no data is saved and the
computer will boot to the operating system’s main screen.

1 . If you have entered data, save it to the hard disk or to a diskette.
2 . Make sure all disk (disc) activity has stopped, then remove any CD/DVDs or

diskette.

CAUTION: Make sure the Disk is off. If you turn off the power while a
disk (disc) is being accessed, you can lose data or damage the disk
(disc).

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3 . If you are using Windows®XP Pro/ XP Home Edition click start then click Turn

off computer. From the Turn off computer menu select Turn off.

4 . Turn off the power to any peripheral devices.

Caution: Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait
a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge.

Hibernation mode

The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk when the
computer is turned off. The next time the computer is turned on, the previous state
is restored. The hibernation feature does not save the status of peripheral devices.

CAUTIONS: 1. Save your data. While entering hibernation mode,

the computer saves the contents of memory to the
HDD. However, for safety sake, it is best to save
your data manually.

2. Data will be lost if you remove the battery or
disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is
completed. Wait for the Disk indicator to go out.

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3. Do not install or remove a memory module while
the computer is in hibernation mode. Data will be
lost.

Benefits of hibernation

The hibernation feature provides the following benefits:

❑ Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down

because of a low battery.

NOTE: For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode, the hiberna­tion feature must be enabled in two places the Hibernation tab Power
Options and Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Otherwise, the computer will shut down in Standby mode. If battery
power becomes depleted, data saved in Standby will be lost.

❑ You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you

turn on the computer.

❑ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no

input or hardware access for the duration set by the System hibernate feature.

❑ You can use the panel power off feature.

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Starting Hibernation

To enter Hibernation mode, follow the steps below.

1. Click Start.
2 . Select Turn Off Computer.
3 . Open the Turn Off Computer dialog box. Hibernate is not displayed.
4 . Press the Shift key. The Standby item will change to Hibernate.
5 . Select Hibernate.

Automatic Hibernation

The computer will enter Hibernate mode automatically when you press the power
button or close the lid. First, however, make the appropriate settings according to
the steps below.

1 . Open the Control Panel.
2 . Open Performance and Maintenance and openPower Options.
3 . Select the Hibernate windowin the Power Options Properties,

select the Enable Hibernate check box and click the Apply button.
4 . Open TOSHIBA Power Save.
5 . Select the Setup Action window.
6 . Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I slide the power

button and When I close the lid.
7 . Click the OK button.

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Data save in hibernation mode

When you turn off the power in hibernation mode, the computer takes a moment to
save current memory data to the hard disk. During this time, the Built-in HDD
indicator will light.

After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk, turn off the
power to any peripheral devices.

CAUTION: Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately.
Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge.

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Standby mode

If you have to interrupt your work, you can turn off the power without exiting from
your software. Data is maintained in the computer’s main memory. When you turn
on the power again, you can continue working right where you left off.

CAUTIONS: 1. When the AC adaptor is connected, the computer will go

into Standby mode according to the settings in the
TOSHIBA Power Saver utility.

2. To restore operation from Standby mode, press the power
button or press any key. The latter action works only if
Wake-up on Keyboard is enabled in HW Setup.

3. If the computer automatically enters Standby mode while
a network application is active, the application might
not be restored when the computer wakes up from
Standby.

4. To prevent the computer from automatically entering
Standby mode, disable Standby in TOSHIBA Power
Saver. That action, however, will nullify the computer’s
Energy Star compliance.

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NOTES: 1. Before entering Standby mode, be sure to save your data.

2. Do not install or remove a memory module while the
computer is in standby mode. The computer or the module
could be damaged.

3. Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in
standby mode (unless the computer is connected to an AC
power source). Data in memory will be lost.

4. If you carry the computer on board an aircraft or into a
hospital, be sure to shut down the computer in hibernation
mode or in shutdown mode to avoid radio signal
interference.

Benefits of standby

The standby feature provides the following benefits:

❑ Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does

hibernation.

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❑ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no

input or hardware access for the duration set by the System Standby feature.

❑ You can use the panel power off feature.

Executing standby

NOTE: You can also enable Standby by pressing Fn + F3. See Chapter
5, The Keyboard, for details.

You can enter standby mode in one of three ways:

1 . Click Start, click Turn Off Computer and click Stand by.
2 . Close the display panel. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the Setup

Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel.
Open Performance and Maintenance and openTOSHIBA Power

Saver.

3 . Press the power button. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the Setup

Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel. .

When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when you shut
down the computer.

NOTES: 1. When the computer is shut down in standby mode, the

power indicator flashes orange.

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2. If you are operating the computer on battery power, you
can lengthen the operating time by shutting down in
hibernation mode. Standby mode consumes more power.

Standby limitations

Standby will not function under the following conditions:

❑ Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down.
❑ Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise.

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Restarting the computer

Certain conditions require that you reset the system. For example, if:

❑ You change certain computer settings.
❑ An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard

commands.

❑ There are three ways to reset the computer system:

1 . Click start then click Turn off computer. From the Turn off computer menu

select Restart.

2 . Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to display the windows task manager, then

select Shutdown and Restart.

3 . Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds. Wait 10 to 15

seconds, then turn the power on again by pressing the power button.

Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery Media

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If preinstalled files are damaged, use the Product Recovery Media to restore them.
To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software, follow the steps
below.

CAUTION: When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard
disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost.

1 . Load the Product Recovery Media in the optional optical media drive and turn

off the computer’s power.

2 . Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power. When In Touch with

Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears, release the F12 key.

3. Use the left or right cursor key to select the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM icon in the
display menu. For details, refer to the Boot priority section in Chapter 7, HW

Setup and Passwod.

4 . Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Operating Basics

This chapter gives information on basic operations including using , USB diskette
drive, optical media drives, the internal modem, wireless communication, and LAN. It
also provides tips on caring for your computer, diskettes and CD/DVDs.

Using the Touch Pad

To use the Touch Pad, simply touch and move your finger tip across it in the
direction you want the on-screen pointer to go.
Two buttons below the Touch Pad are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer .
Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics
desigmated by the pointer. Press the right button to display a menu or other
function depending on the software you are using.

NOTE: You can also tap the Touch Pad to Perform functions similar to
those of the left button.

Click: Tap the Touch Pad once.

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Drag and drop: Tap to select the material you want to move. Leave your

finger on the Touch Pad after the second tap and move the material.

Vertical: Move your finger up or down the right edge of the TouchPad.

Horizontal : Move your finger left or riht along the bottom edge of the

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Using the USB diskette drive

A 3 1/2" diskette drive connects to the computer’s USB port. It accommodates 1.44­megabyte or 720-kilobyte diskettes. Refer to Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, for more
information.

Connecting 3 1/2" diskette drive

To connect the drive, plug the diskette drive connector into a USB port. Refer to
Figure 4-1.

NOTE: Make sure the connector is right side up and properly aligned
with the socket. Do not try to force the connection, doing so can damage
the connecting pins.

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Figure 4-1 Connecting the USB diskette drive

NOTE: If you connect the diskette drive after turning on the computer, it
will take about 10 seconds for the computer to recognize the drive. Do
not disconnect and reconnect before 10 seconds has elapsed.

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Disconnecting 3 1/2" diskette drive

When you have finished using the diskette drive, follow the procedures below to
disconnect it :

1 . Wait for the indicator light to go out to make sure all diskette activity has

stopped.

CAUTION: If you disconnect the diskette drive or turn off the power while
the computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage the
diskette or the drive.

2 . Open the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the system tray.

3. Click Diskette drive.
4 . Pull the diskette drive connector out of the USB port.

Using optical media drives

The text and illustrations in this section refer primarily to the optical DVD-ROM
drive. However, operation is the same for all other optical media drives. The full-size
drive provides high-performance execution of CD/DVD-ROM-based programs. You
can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without an adaptor. An
ATAPI interface controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When the
computer is accessing a CD/DVD-ROM, an indicator on the drive glows.

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NOTE: Use the WinDVD 5 application to view DVD-Video discs.

If you have a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, refer also to the Writing CDs on CD-RW/
DVD-ROM drive section for precautions on writing to CDs.

If you have a DVD-R/-RW drive, refer also to the Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW
drive section for precautions on writing to CDs/DVDs.

If you have a DVD +-R/+-RW drive, refer also to the Writing CD/DVDs on DVD +­R/+-RW drive section for precautions on writing to CDs/DVDs.

If you have a DVD Super Multi drive, refer also to the Writing CD/DVDs on DVD
Super Multi drive section for precautions on writing to CDs/DVDs.

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Loading discs

To load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below and refer to figures 4-2 to 4-6.

1 . a. When the power is on, press the DVD-ROM eject button to open the

drawer slightly.

Figure 4-2 Pressing the DVD-ROM eject button

b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the DVD-ROM

drive’s power is off. If the power is off, you can open the drawer by
inserting a slender object (about 1.5 mm) such as a straightened paper clip
into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button.

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Figure 4-3 Manual release with the eject hole

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2 . Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened.

Figure 4-4 Pulling the drawer open

3 . Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the drawer.

Figure 4-5 Inserting a CD/DVD

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NOTE: When the drawer is fully opened, the edge of the computer will
extend slightly over the CD/DVD tray. Therefore, you will need to turn
the CD/DVD at an angle when you place it in the tray. After seating the
CD/DVD, however, make sure it lies flat, as shown in figure 4-5.

CAUTIONS: 1. Do not touch the laser lens. Doing so could cause

misalignment.

2. Do not keep foreign matter from entering the drive.
Check the back edge of the tray to make sure it carries
no debris before closing the drive.

4 . Press gently at the center of the CD/DVD until you feel it click into place. The

CD/DVD should lie below the top of the spindle, flush with the spindle base.

5 . Push the center of the drawer to closd it. Press gently until it locks into place.

CAUTION: If the CD/DVD is not seated properly when the drawer is
closed, the CD/DVD might be damaged. Also, the drawer might not open
fully when you press the eject button.

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Figure 4-6 Closing the DVD-ROM drawer

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Removing discs

To remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps below and refer to figure 4-7.

CAUTION: Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing
the DVD-ROM drive. Wait for the optical media drive indicator to go out
before you open the drawer. Also, if the CD/DVD is spinning when you
open the drawer, wait for it to stop before you remove it.

1 . To pop the drawer partially open, press the eject button. Gently pull the

drawer out until it is fully opened.

CAUTIONS: 1. When the drawer pops open slightly, wait a moment to

make sure the CD/DVD has stopped spinning before
pulling the drawer fully open.

2. Turn off the power before you use the eject hole. If the
CD/DVD is spinning when you open the drawer, the
CD/DVD could fly off the spindle and cause injury.

2 . The CD/DVD extends slightly over the sides of the drawer so you can hold

it. Hold the CD/DVD gently and lift it out.

Figure 4-7 Removing a CD/DVD

3 . Push the center of the drawer to close it. Press gently until it locks into

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Audio/Video controls

This section describes how to use the audio/video control buttons.

Next and Previous buttons

A single button on a rocker controls the Next and Previous functions. Press on the
icon to select the desired function.

Next Press the icon to advances to the next track, chapter

or data.

Previous Press the icon to advances to the previous track, chapter or

data.

NOTE: If Random is selected in Windows Media Player, selecting Next or
Previous advances to a random selection.

Play/Pause and Stop buttons

A single button on a rocker controls the Play/Pause and Stop functions. Press on
the icon to select the desired function.

Play/Pause Press the icon to begin or pause play.

Stop Press the ■ icon to stop play.

Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

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You can use the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive to write data to either CD-RW/DVD­ROM discs. The following applications for writing are supplied on CD-ROM.
InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, which is a product of InterVideo, Inc.

NOTE: CD-R discs can be written to only once. CD-RW discs can be
rewritten many times.

Important message (CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive)

Before you write or rewrite to CD-RW/DVD-ROM disc, read and follow all setup
and operating instructions in this section.

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If you fail to do so, the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive may not function properly, and
you may fail to write or rewrite,lose data or incur other damage.

Before writing or rewriting

Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite the data.

◆ We recommend the following manufacturers of CD-R and CD-RW media.

Media quality can affect write or rewrite success rates.

CD-R: TAIYOYUDENCO.,LTD.

Mitsui Chemicals Inc.
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.
Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

CD-RW: MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

RICOH Co., Ltd.

The following special media recommend the next manufacturers.

◆ Multi-Speed and High-Speed CD-RW:

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION, RICOH Co., Ltd.

◆ Ultra-Speed CD-RW:

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD-R and CD-RW media of the manufac­turers above. Operation of other media cannot be guaranteed.

◆ CD-RW can generally be rewritten about 1,000 times. However, the actual

number of rewrites is affected by the quality of the media and the way it is used.

◆ Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you write or rewrite.

◆ Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software.

◆ Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the

CPU.

◆ Operate the computer at full power. Do not use power-saving features.

◆ Do not write while virus check software is running. Wait for it to finish, then

disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files
automatically in the background.

◆ Do not use hard disk utilities, including those intended to enhance HDD access

speed. They may cause unstable operation and damage data.

◆ Write from the computer's HDD to the CD. Do not try to write from shared

devices such as a LAN server or any other network device.

◆ Writing with software other than RecordNow! has not been confirmed.

Therefore, operation with other software cannot be guaranteed.

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When writing or rewriting

Note the following when you write or rewrite a CD-R or CD-RW.

◆ Always copy data from the HDD to the CD. Do not use cut-and-paste.The

original data will be lost if there is a write error.

◆ Do not perform any of the following actions:

◆ Change users in the Windows XP operating system.

◆ Operate the computer for any other function, including use of a mouse or

Touch Pad, closing/opening the LCD panel.

◆ Start a communication application such as a modem.

◆ Apply impact or vibration to the PC.

◆ Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following:PC card,

USB devices, external display, i.LINK devices, optical digital devices.

◆ Open the optical media drive.

◆ If the media is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may

occur.

◆ Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such

as airplanes trains, or cars. Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand.

◆ Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the

computer.

Disclaimer (CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive)

TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following:

◆ Damage to any CD-R/RW or CD-RW/DVD-ROM disc that may be caused by

writing or rewriting with this product.

◆ Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD-R/RW or CD-RW/DVD-

ROM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product, or for
any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the

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change or loss of the recorded contents.

◆ Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software.Given

the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives, you may
experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or
problems with hardware devices. Also, it is a good idea to make two or more
copies of important data, in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded
contents.

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Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive

You can use the DVD-R/-RW drive to write data to eitherDVD-R/-RW discs. The
following applications for writing are supplied on CD-ROM. InterVideo WinDVD
Creator 2 Platinum, which is a product of InterVideo, Inc.

Important message (DVD-R/-RW drive)

Before you write or rewrite to DVD-R/-RW disc, read and follow all setup and
operating instructions in this section.
If you fail to do so, the DVD-R/-RW drive may not function properly, and you may
fail to write or rewrite,lose data or incur other damage.

Before writing or rewriting

◆ Base on TOSHIBA’s limited compatibility testing, we suggest the following

manufacturers of CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW disc.
However, in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality or
performance of any disc. Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates.

CD-R: TAIYOYUDENCO.,LTD.

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.
Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

CD-RW:(High-Speed, MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

Multi-Speed) RICOH Co., Ltd.

DVD-R: DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for

General Version 2.0
TAIYOYUDENCO.,LTD.
PIONEER VIDEO CORPORATION
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,Ltd.

DVD-RW: DVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc for

Version 1.1
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
MITSUBISH CHEMICAL CORPORATION

◆ If the disc is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may

occur. Be careful to check the disc for dirt or dama ge before you use it.

◆ The actual number of rewrites to CD-R/RW , DVD-R/-RW is affectedby the

quality of the disc and the way it is used.

◆ There are two types of DVD-R discs: authoring and general use discs. Do not

use authoring discs. Only general use discs can be written to by a computer
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◆ Other DVD-ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not be able

to read DVD-R/-RW discs.

◆ Data written to a CD-R/DVD-R disc cannot be deleted either in whole or in part.

◆ Data deleted (erased) from a CD-RW and DVD-RW disc cannot be recovered.

Check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it. If multiple drives
that can write data to discs are connected, be careful not to delete data from the
wrong drive.

◆ In writing to a DVD-R/-RW disc, some disc space is required for file anagement,

so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the disc.

◆ Since the disc is based on the DVD standard, it might be filled with dummy data

if the written data is less than about 1 GB. Even if you write only a small amount
of data, it might take time to fill in the dummy data.

◆ When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be careful not

to write to the wrong drive.

◆ Be sure to connect the universal AC adaptor before you write or rewrite.

◆ Write from the computer's HDD to the CD/DVD. Do not try to write from

shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device.

◆ Writing with software other than RecordNow! is not recommended.

When writing or rewriting

Note the following when you write or rewrite a CD-R , CD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-RW.

◆ Always copy data from the HDD to the CD. Do not use cut-and-paste.The

original data will be lost if there is a write error.

◆ Do not perform any of the following actions:

◆ Change users in the Windows XP operating system.

◆ Operate the computer for any other function, including use of a mouse or

Touch Pad, closing/opening the LCD panel.

◆ Start a communication application such as a modem.

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◆ Apply impact or vibration to the PC.

◆ Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following:PC card,

USB devices, external display, i.LINK devices, optical digital devices.

◆ Open the optical media drive.

◆ If the media is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may

occur.

◆ Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such

as airplanes trains, or cars. Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand.

◆ Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the

computer.

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Disclaimer (DVD-R/-RW drive)

TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following:

◆ Damage to any CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW disc that may be caused by writing

or rewriting with this product.

◆ Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW disc

that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product, or for any
business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the
change or loss of the recorded contents.

◆ Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software.Given

the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives, you may experi­ence unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with
hardware devices. Also, it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important
data, in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded contents.

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD+-R/+-RW
drive

You can use the DVD+-R/+-RW drive to write data to either CD-R/RW or DVD-R/­RW/+R/+RW . The following applications for writing are supplied on CD-ROM.
InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, which is a product of InterVideo, Inc.

Important message (DVD+-R/+-RW drive)

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Before you write or rewrite to CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW disc, read and
follow all setup and operating instructions in this section.
If you fail to do so, the DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW drive may not function properly, and
you may fail to write or rewrite,lose data or incur other damage.

Before writing or rewriting

◆ Base on TOSHIBA’s limited compatibility testing, we suggest the following

manufacturers of CD-R/RW and DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW disc.
However, in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality or
performance of any disc. Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates.

CD-R: TAIYOYUDENCO.,LTD.

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.
Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

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CD-RW:(High-Speed, MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

Multi-Speed) RICOH Co., Ltd.

DVD-R: DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for

General Version 2.0
TAIYOYUDENCO.,LTD.
PIONEER VIDEO CORPORATION
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,Ltd.

DVD+R: MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

RICOH Co., Ltd.

DVD-RW: DVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc for

Version 1.1
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
MITSUBISH CHEMICAL CORPORATION

DVD+RW: MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

RICOH Co., Ltd.

NOTE: This drive cannot use discs that allow writing of 8 speeds or more
(DVD-R, DVD+R ), 4 speeds or more (DVD-RW, DVD+RW)

◆ If the disc is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may

occur. Be careful to check the disc for dirt or dama ge before you use it.

◆ The actual number of rewrites to CD-R/RW , DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW is affected

by the quality of the disc and the way it is used.

◆ There are two types of DVD-R discs: authoring and general use discs. Do not

use authoring discs. Only general use discs can be written to by a computer
drive.

◆ Other DVD-ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not be able

to read DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs.

◆ Data written to a CD-R/DVD-R/DVD+R disc cannot be deleted either in whole

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or in part.

◆ Data deleted (erased) from a CD-RW and DVD-RW, DVD+RW disc cannot be

recovered. Check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it. If
multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be careful not to
delete data from the wrong drive.

◆ In writing to a DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW disc, some disc space is required for

file management, so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the disc.

◆ Since the disc is based on the DVD standard, it might be filled with dummy data

if the written data is less than about 1 GB. Even if you write only a small amount
of data, it might take time to fill in the dummy data.

◆ When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be careful not

to write to the wrong drive.

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◆ Be sure to connect the universal AC adaptor before you write or rewrite.

◆ Write from the computer's HDD to the CD/DVD. Do not try to write from

shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device.

◆ Writing with software other than RecordNow! is not recommended.

When writing or rewriting

Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD-R/RW,
DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW disc.

◆ Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting:

◆ Change users in the Windows XP operating system.

◆ Operate the computer for any other function, including using a mouse or

Touch Pad, closing/opening the LCD panel.

◆ Start a communication application such as a modem.

◆ Apply impact or vibration to the computer.

◆ Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following:

PC card, USB devices, external display, i.LINK devices, optical digital
devices.

◆ Use the Audio/Video control button to reproduce music or voice.

◆ Open the CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+-R/+-RW drive.

◆ Do not use shut down/log off and standby/hibernation while writing or

rewriting.

◆ Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into standby/

hibernation. Writing is completed if you can open the CD-RW/DVD­ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+-R/+-RW drive tray.

◆ Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such

as airplanes, trains, or cars. Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand.

◆ Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the

computer.

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Disclaimer (DVD+-R/+-RW drive)

TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following:

◆ Damage to any CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW disc that may be caused by

writing or rewriting with this product.

◆ Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/

+RW disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product, or for
any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the
change or loss of the recorded contents.

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◆ Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software.Given

the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives, you may
experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or
problems with hardware devices. Also, it is a good idea to make two or more
copies of important data, in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded
contents.

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive

You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD-R/RW or DVD-R/­RW/+R/+RW/-RAM discs. The following applications for writing are supplied on
CD-ROM.InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, which is a product of InterVideo,
Inc.

Important message (DVD Super Multi drive)

Before you write or rewrite to CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM disc, read
and follow all setup and operating instructions in this section.
If you fail to do so, the DVD Super Multi drive may not function properly, and you
may fail to write or rewrite,lose data or incur other damage.

Before writing or rewriting

◆ Base on TOSHIBA’s limited compatibility testing, we suggest the following

manufacturers of CD-R/RW and DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW/-RAM disc.
However, in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality or
performance of any disc. Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates.

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CD-RW:(High-Speed, MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

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CD-R: TAIYOYUDENCO.,LTD.

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.
Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

Multi-Speed) RICOH Co., Ltd.

DVD-R: DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for

General Version 2.0
TAIYOYUDENCO.,LTD.
PIONEER VIDEO CORPORATION
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,Ltd.

DVD+R: MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

RICOH Co., Ltd.

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive

DVD-RW: DVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc for

Version 1.1
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
MITSUBISH CHEMICAL CORPORATION

DVD+RW: MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

RICOH Co., Ltd.

DVD-RAM: DVD Specifications for DVD-RAM Disc for

Version 2.0 or Version 2.1
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

NOTE: This drive cannot use discs that allow writing of 8 speeds or
more (DVD-R, DVD+R ), 4 speeds or more (DVD-RW, DVD+RW)

◆ If the disc is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may

occur. Be careful to check the disc for dirt or dama ge before you use it.

◆ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW ,DVD-RW, DVD+RW or DVD-RAM

is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used.

◆ There are two types of DVD-R discs: authoring and general use discs. Do not

use authoring discs. Only general use discs can be written to by a computer
drive.

◆ You can use DVD-RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and

DVD-RAM discs designed without a cartridge. You cannot use a disc with a

4.7 GB single-sided capacity or 9.4 GB double-sided capacity.

◆ Other DVD-ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not be able

to read DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs.

◆ Data written to a CD-R/DVD-R/DVD+R disc cannot be deleted either in whole

or in part.

◆ Data deleted (erased) from a CD-RW and DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM

disc cannot be recovered. Check the content of the disc carefully before you
delete it. If multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be careful
not to delete data from the wrong drive.

◆ In writing to a DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW or DVD-RAM disc, some disc space

is required for filemanagement, so you may not be able to write the full apacity
of the disc.

◆ Since the disc is based on the DVD standard, it might be filled with dummy data

if the written data is less than about 1 GB. Even if you write only a small mount
of data, it might take time to fill in the dummy data.

◆ DVD-RAM formatted by FAT32 cannot be read in Windows 2000 without

DVD-RAM Driver Software.

◆ When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be careful not

to write to the wrong drive.

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◆ Be sure to connect the universal AC adaptor before you write or rewrite.

◆ Before you enter standby/hibernation mode, be sure to finish DVD-RAM

writing. Writing is finished if you can eject DVD-RAM media.

◆ Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software.

◆ Do not run software such as a screen saver, which can put a heavy load on the

CPU.

◆ Operate the computer in the full-power mode. Do not use power-saving

features.

◆ Do not write while virus check software is running. Wait for it to finish, and

then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files
automatically in the background.

◆ Do not use hard disk utilities, including those intended to enhance HDD

access speed. They may cause unstable operation and data damage.

◆ Write from the computer's HDD to the CD/DVD. Do not try to write from

shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device.

◆ Writing with software other than RecordNow! is not recommended.

When writing or rewriting

Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD-R/RW,
DVD-R/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+RW disc.

◆ Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting:

◆ Change users in the Windows XP operating system.

◆ Operate the computer for any other function, including using a mouse or

Touch Pad, closing/opening the LCD panel.

◆ Start a communication application such as a modem.

◆ Apply impact or vibration to the computer.

◆ Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following:

PC card, USB devices, external display, i.LINK devices, optical digital

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devices.

◆ Use the Audio/Video control button to reproduce music or voice.

◆ Open the CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+-R/+-RW or DVD Super

Multi drive.

◆ Do not use shut down/log off and standby/hibernation while writing or

rewriting.

◆ Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into standby/

hibernation. Writing is completed if you can open the CD-RW/DVD­ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+-R/+-RW or DVD Super Multi drive tray.

◆ Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such

as airplanes, trains, or cars. Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand.

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◆ Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the

computer.

◆ Always copy data from the HDD to the DVD-RAM. Do not use cut-and-paste.

The original data will be lost if there is a write error.

Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi drive)

TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following:

◆ Damage to any CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM disc that may be

caused by writing or rewriting with this product.

◆ Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/

+RW/-RAM discthat may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product,
or for anybusiness profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by
the change or loss of the recorded contents.

◆ Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software.Given

the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives, you may
experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or
problems with hardware devices. Also, it is a good idea to make two or more
copies of important data, in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded
contents.

RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA

Note the following limitations when you use RecordNow!:

◆ DVD-Video cannot be created using RecordNow!.

◆ DVD-Audio cannot be created using RecordNow!.

◆ You cannot use RecordNow!'s “Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player”

function to record music to the DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW disc.

◆ Do not use the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow! to copy DVD-Video

and DVD-ROM with copyright protection.

◆ DVD-RAM disc cannot be backed up with the “Exact Copy” function of

RecordNow!.

◆ You cannot back up a CD-ROM or CD-R/RW to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW

using the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow!.

◆ You cannot back up DVD-ROM, DVD-Video or DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW

to CD-R/RW using the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow!.

◆ RecordNow! cannot record in packet format.

◆ You might not be able to use the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow! to back

up a DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW disc that was made with other software on a
different DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW recorder.

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◆ If you add data to a DVD-R and DVD+R disc that you have already recorded

to, you might not be able to read the added data under some circumstances. It
cannot be read in 16-bit operating systems, such as Windows 98SE and
Windows ME. In Windows NT4, you will need Service Pack 6 or later to read
added data. In Windows 2000, you will need Service Pack 2 or later to read it.
Some DVD-ROM and CD-RW/DVD-ROM drives cannot read added data
regardless of the operating system.

◆ RecordNow! does not support recording to DVD-RAM discs. To record to a

DVD-RAM, use Explorer or other utility.

◆ When you back up a DVD disc, be sure the source drive supports recording to

DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs. If the source drive does not support
recording to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs, it might not be backed up
correctly.

◆ When you back up a DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW, be sure to use

the same type of disc.

◆ You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD-RW, DVD-RW or

DVD+RW disc.

Data Verification

To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly, follow the steps below before
you write or rewrite a Data CD/DVD.

1 . Click the Options button ( ) on the RecordNow! Console to open the

Options panels.
2 . Select the Data in the left-side menu.
3 . Mark the Verify data written to the disc after burning check box in the Data

Options.
4 . Click the OK button.

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DLA for TOSHIBA

Note the following limitations when you use DLA:

◆ This software supports only rewritable discs (DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and CD-

RW). It does not support DVD+R, DVD-R, and CD-R discs that are not

rewritable.

◆ DLA does not support formatting the DVD-RAM disc and writing to it. They

are performed by DVD-RAM Driver Software. The proper software works

according to the disc inserted in the drive.

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◆ Do not use any discs that have been formatted with packet writing software

other than DLA. Similarly, do not use any discs that have been formatted with

DLA with any packet writing software other than DLA. When using a disc you

are not familiar with, format it by selecting “Full Format” before using it.

◆ Do not use the Cut & Paste function for files and folders. A file or folder that

has been cut may be lost if writing fails due to an error on the disc.

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As for InterVideo WinDVD Creater2 Platinum. Only the model that can be written in
to DVD is attached.

Note the following limitations when you write video to DVD:

◆ When installing, uninstalling and using InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2

Platinum, the computer should be set to system administrator or equivalent

privilege.

◆ While you are editing DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM, you can display previews.

However, if an application other than WinDVD is running, the preview might

not display properly. To ensure proper display of previews, do not start other

applications while you are editing DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM disc.

◆ Do not change the resolution or the number of screen colors while InterVideo

WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is running.

◆ Although the online manual and Help files indicate that JPEG files can be used,

in fact, they cannot be used.

◆ InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum cannot make DVD-Audio, VideoCD,

and miniDVD.

◆ DVD-R/+R/-RW discs cannot be written in VR format.

◆ It may take several hours for InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum to convert

video to MPEG format, and several hours more to save the MPEG file to a DVD

Super Multi drive.

◆ You will need 2 GB of empty hard disk space for every hour to write to a

DVD+R/+RW/-R/-RW disc.

◆ You cannot edit or play copy protected conent,using InterVideo WinDVD

Creator 2 Platinum.

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When WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is used:

You can record video back to your digital camcorder via i.LINK (IEEE1394) using
WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum. However, there is a case where its playback sound is
choppy.

1 . Click the Windows Start button and select the Control Panel option.
2 . Click the Performance and Maintenance icon in the Control Panel.

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3 . Click the System icon in the Performance and Maintenance window.
4 . Click the Advanced tab in the System Properties window.
5 . Click the Settings icon in the "Performance" section.
6 . Click the Advanced tab in the Performance Options window.
7 . Click the Change icon in the "virtual memory" section.
8 . Select the Custom size button in the Virtual Memory window.
9 . Specify much higher values for "Initial size" and "Maximum size."
10 .Click the Set button in the Virtual Memory window.
11 .Click the OK button in the Virtual Memory window.

Installing InterVideo WinDVD Creator :

To install InterVideo WinDVD Creator, you must logon with administrator rights.
Before you install InterVideo WinDVD Creator, close all programs.

1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM for WinDVD Creator into your CD-ROM drive.
2 . Follow the installation instructions that appear on the screen.
3 . When the installation is complete, restart your computer when prompted for

the changes to take effect.

How to make a DVD-Video

Simplified steps for making a DVD-Video from video data captured from a DV­Camcorder:

1. Click [Start]-[All Programs] - [InterVideo WinDVD Creator] to launch
WinDVD Creator.

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2 . Click [Capture] button then capture the video data from the DV-Camcorder

via IEEE1394.

3 . Click [Edit] button then drag the video clips from [Video Library] tab to the

edit track.

4 . Click [Make Movie] button in the top bar.
5 . Double Click the Right arrow button icon in the center of right side.
6 . Put a blank DVD-R/+R disc or an erased DVD-RW/+RW disc in the drive.
7 . Click [Start] to record to the disc.

8. When recording is finished, the tray opens.

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How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator

Please refer to the on-line Help for additional InterVideo WinDVD Creator
information.

Important information for use

Note the following limitations when you write video DVD:

1. Editing digital video

❒ Log in with Administrator rights to use WinDVD Creator.
❒ Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using WinDVD

Creator.

❒ Operate the computer at Full Power. Do not use power-saving features.
❒ While you are editing DVD, you can display previews. However, if another

application is running, the preview might not display properly.

❒ WinDVD Creator cannot show video on the external monitor when in

simultaneous mode.

❒ WinDVD Creator cannot edit or play copy protected content.
❒ Do not change display settings while using WinDVD Creator.
❒ Do not enter standby/hibernation mode while using WinDVD Creator.
❒ Do not operate WinDVD Creator immediately after turning on the computer.

Please wait until all Disc Drive activity has stopped.

❒ When recording to a DV-Camcorder, to ensure you capture all of your data,

let the camcorder record for a few seconds before you begin recording your
actual data.

❒ CD recorder, JPEG functions, and Video CD functions are not supported in

this version.

❒ While recording video to DVD or tape, please close all other programs.
❒ Do not run software like a screen saver because it can put a heavy load on the

CPU.

❒ Do not run communication applications like a modem or a LAN.

2. Before recording the video to DVD

❒ When you record to DVD disc, please use only discs recommended by the

Drive manufacturer.

❒ Do not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB 1.1 hard disk drive or

it will fail to write DVD.

❒ Do not perform any of the following actions:

• Operate the computer for any other function, including using a mouse or

TouchPad or closing/opening the LCD panel.

• Bump or cause vibration to the computer.

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