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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

Disk-In-Use

Indicator

Diskette slot

Eject button

Eject button

USB diskette drive

This indicator lights when the diskette is being accessed.

Insert diskette in this slot.

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.

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° while it is operating.

2. Do not set anything on top of the diskette drive.

Optical Media drive

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) 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.

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Region codes for DVD drives and media

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

3

4

5

6

Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East

Southeast Asia, East Asia

Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America, South

America, Caribbean

Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, Mongolia

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

TOSHIBA Disc Creator 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.

DVDs

■ DVD-R, DVD+R and DVD+R DL 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™ (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)

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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.

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

DVD read

CD read

8 speed (maximum)

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 adaptor.

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

DVD read

CD read

CD-R write

CD-RW write

8 speed (maximum)

24 speed (maximum)

8 speed (maximum)

10 speed (maximum, high-speed media)

24 speed (maximum, Ultra-speed media)

DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) 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.

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

DVD read

DVD-R write

DVD-RW write

DVD+R write

DVD+RW write

DVD+R DL write

DVD-R DL write

DVD-RAM write

CD-R write

CD-RW write

8 speed (maximum)

8 speed (maximum)

6 speed (maximum)

8 speed (maximum)

8 speed (maximum)

4 speed (maximum)

4 speed (maximum)

5 speed (maximum)

24 speed (maximum)

16 speed (maximum, ultra-speed media)

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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.

The AC adaptor(2-pin plug)

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The AC adaptor (3-pin plug)

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 15 volts DC.

Please use only the AC adaptor supplied with the computer or an AC adaptor certified by TOSHIBA.

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Chapter 3

Getting Started

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

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 Vista™ 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 to operate your computer.

All users should be sure to carefully read the sections Windows Vista™ setup, which describe actions to take when you turn on the power for the first time.

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