HD DVDs, Media Structures and Capacity | Toshiba a210 specs

The Grand Tour

HD DVDs

❑Like CD and DVD, HD DVD is divided into the read-only and recordable- formats listedbelow.

❑Some media cannot be used with this product. Be sure to thoroughly read section "HD DVD-ROM drive" or "HD DVD-R drive" of this before using this product.

❑HD DVD-Video: For video playback. Used to store movies and other video.

❑HD DVD-ROM: Read-only media.

❑HD DVD-R: A recordable media which can be written to only once.

❑HD DVD (Twin format disc): Has both HD DVD and DVD recordable lay- ers.

Media Structures and Capacity

	HD DVD
	Recordable Surface	Recordable Layer Structure	Capacity
	Single-sided Single-Layer	HD DVD Recordable Layer Only	15GB
	Single-sided Dual-Layer	HD DVD Recordable Layer Only	30GB
	Double-sided Single-Layer	HD DVD Recordable Layer Only	30GB
	Double-sided Dual-Layer	HD DVD Recordable Layer Only	60GB
	HD DVD (Twin format disc)
	Recordable Surface	Recordable Layer Structure	Capacity
	Single-sided Dual-Layer	HD DVD Recordable Layer	15GB
	Single-sided Dual-Layer	DVD Recordable Layer	4.7GB
		DVD Recordable Layer	4.7GB

THE GRAND TOUR

User’s Manual

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Toshiba a210 user manual HD DVDs, Media Structures and Capacity

Contents

Page Disclaimer CopyrightTrademarks When Using Your Computer Safety InstructionsMacrovision License of Notice FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Informa- tion FCC information Contact FCC conditions Bsmi Notice Taiwan Only Conformity Statement Modem warning noticeNetwork Compatibility Statement Japan regulations Type of servicePursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Region selection If problems arise Telephone company proceduresDisconnection Fax branding Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Modem warning notice for Australia Xii User’s Manual General conditions Optical disc drive standards Following information is only for EU-member states Important Notice Toshiba Samsung TS-L462D CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive safety instructions Teac DW-224E Toshiba TS-L802A HD DVD-ROM and HD DVD-R drive safety instructions Toshiba SD-L902A Matsushita UJ-850U DVD Super Multi +-R DL drive safety instructions Teac DV-W28E Toshiba Samsung TS-L632D Pioneer DVR-K17T User’s Manual Xxiii Xxiv User’s Manual Table of Contents Getting Started Grand Tour Operating Basics Using Toshiba HD DVD Player LAN Keyboard Power and Power-Up Modes Optional Devices HW Setup and Passwords Hardware and system checklist Troubleshooting Appendixes DisclaimersGlossary Index Preface Manual contents Abbreviations ConventionsIcons Keys Display Key operationMessages Terminology Preface Xxxvi User’s Manual Creating a computer-friendly environment General PrecautionsStress injury Pressure or impact damage Heat injuryExpress Card overheating Mobile phone Introduction Equipment checklistChapter Hardware Windows Vista Software Processor FeaturesMemory Disks DVD-ROM DVD-R Keyboard Pointing Device PowerPorts Multimedia SlotsCommunications Software Security Special Features Close the lid item of the Setup Action tab in Toshiba Toshiba Toshiba Value Added Package Utilities and Application Start → All Programs → Toshiba → Network- ing → ConfigFree Windows Mobility Center Dimm Options Introduction Front with the display closed Grand Tour Grand Tour Link Ieee 1394 Port Left side Grand Tour Grand Tour 19V Right side Shows the computer’s back side Back side Underside of the computer Underside EFT Front with the display open Power Button Fingerprint Sensor Touch Pad/ Dual Mode PadTouch Pad Control Buttons AV Button Power source/system indicators System indicators Keyboard indicators About the HD DVD Optical disc driveSummary Region codes for DVD drives and media CDs Writable discsDVDs Formats Media Structures and Capacity HD DVDs CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD Super Multi +-R DL drive CD read HD DVD ROM driveHVD read HD DVD read HD DVD-R driveHD DVD-R write Write DVD-R write Remote Controller 10Remote Controller Tenance → Power Options → System Settings PowerStart , select Control panel → System and Main Record Volume Volume +Start Channel/Page up Operational range of the Remote Controlle Using the Remote Controller Installing/Removing batteries Type of battery that can be used for the Remote Control- ler Installing the batteries 12 Opening the battery cover 15 Removing the batteries Replacing the batteries 16 The AC adaptor2-pin plug AC adaptor Grand Tour Getting Started DC-IN Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Shut Down mode Boot mode Turning off the powerStarting up for the first time Benefits of hibernation Hibernation mode Starting Hibernation Data save in hibernation modeAutomatic Hibernation Select Hibernate Benefits of sleep Sleep modeExecuting sleep Sleep limitations Restarting the computerRestart from the Shut down options System Recovery Options System Recovery Options Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD Create Optical Recovery DiscsFor HDD Recovery model For HDD Recovery model For HDD Recovery model Getting Started Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad/Dual Mode Pad Volume phone Dual Mode Pad Button Using the Fingerprint Sensor Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor Fingerprint Sensor Limitations How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility Set Up ProcedureFingerprint Registration Operating Basics Fingerprint Authentication Procedure Windows Logon via Fingerprint Authentication General Fingerprint System Boot Authentication How to Enable Fingerprint Single Sign-On Feature Fingerprint Single Sign-On FeatureClick settings and click system settings Fingerprint utility limitations How to Swipe the Finger Using optical disc drives Pressing the eject button Loading discs Pulling the drawer open Closing the drawer Removing discs CD/DVD AV Button function HD DVD Playback Restrictions Using Toshiba HD DVD Player to enjoy HD DVDsHD DVD Playback HD DVD Video discs When Using Display Devices & Audio Starting Toshiba HD DVD Player Using Toshiba HD DVD Player 10 Application selection screen Operating Toshiba HD DVD Player 11 Toshiba HD DVD Player windows Toshiba HD DVD Player Control window Open Toshiba HD DVD Player HelpExit Toshiba HD DVD Player Control window 13TOSHIBA HD DVD Player Control window Operating Basics Before Connecting Using the Computer in place of an HD DVD Player Switching between Computer and Television Display Connecting to the Computer Player Display Compatibility Important message CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveBefore writing or rewriting When writing or rewriting Disclaimer CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi +-R DL driveImportant message DVD Super Multi +-R DL drive DVD+R DVD-RW Operating Basics When writing or rewriting Disclaimer DVD Super Multi +-R DL drive Writing CD/DVD/HD DVDs on HD DVD-R drives Legal Footnotes Important message Before writing or rewriting Operating Basics When writing or rewriting Toshiba Disc Creator Operating Basics How to learn more about Toshiba Disc Creator When using Ulead DVD MovieFactory forHow to make a Labelflash DVD Data Verification How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactory How to make a DVD-VideoClick Labelflash setting and choose Draw Quality Important information for use Operating Basics CD/DVD/HD DVD Media care 16 Web Camera Software → Camera Assistant Software Using the software Using the microphone Region selection Modem AutoRun Mode SettingProperties menu Modem Selection Disconnecting ConnectingDialing Properties Wireless LAN Wireless communications Worldwide operation Bluetooth wireless technologyRadio links Wireless communication Indicator Wireless communication switchIndicator status Indication LAN Connecting LAN cable LAN Jack Disconnecting LAN cable Moving the computer Cleaning the computer Heat dispersal Operating Basics Typewriter keys Keyboard Soft keys FN key combinations F1 ... F12 function keysEmulating keys on enhanced keyboard Hot keys Keyboard Keyboard FN Sticky key Windows special keys Arrow modeKeypad overlay Turning on the overlays Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Numeric mode Generating Ascii characters Temporarily using overlay overlay offTemporarily changing modes Hold ALT + FN Keyboard Power conditions Power and Power-Up Modes Power and Power-Up Modes Battery indicator Power indicatorsDC in indicator Power indicator Battery typesBattery Check system. Then press F1 key Real time clock battery Safety precautions Care and use of the battery pack Power and Power-Up Modes Power and Power-Up Modes Charging time hours Battery type System on System off ProceduresCharging the batteries Time Battery charging notice Monitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating time Extending battery life Retaining data with power off Removing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack Slide the locking latch to the unlocked position Installing the battery pack Starting the computer by password Windows utilities Power-up modes System Auto Off Panel power on/off HW Setup HW Setup and PasswordsAccessing HW Setup HW Setup window User Password Password Display Enter Password CPU Boot Priority Enter USB Optional Devices Power devicesCards/memory Peripheral devices Express Card Installing an Express Card Removing the Express Card Removing an Express Card Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Installing a SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD cardSee below for the card capacities SD/SDHC MS/MS PRO MMC/XD Card Removing a SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD card Memory expansion Installing memory module Removing the cover Removing memory module Additional AC adaptor Additional battery pack 6 Cell and 9 CellUSB FDD Kit External monitor Television Connecting a television Hdmi Setting for display video on Hdmi Settings for audio on Hdmi PrecautionsLink IEEE1394 Connecting Security lock DisconnectingPoint to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Problem solving process TroubleshootingPreliminary checklist Troubleshooting Analyzing the problem System start-up Hardware and system checklist Overheating power down PowerSelf test ProblemProcedure AC power Battery Problem Procedure Password Hard disk drive LCD panel For more information, refer to , Operating Basics HD DVD ROM drive HD DVD-R drive DVD Super Multi +-R DL drive ProblemProcedure Infrared port Diskette drivePointing device Click the Pointer Option tab Touch Pad/Dual Mode Pad ProblemProcedure Click the Pointer Options tab USB mouse Fingerprint Sensor SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD card Express Card Monitor Sound system TV output signal Modem USB No Carrier LAN Sleep/Hibernation Link IEEE1394 Bluetooth Recovery Discs Toshiba support Where to writeBefore you call Outside of Europe Australia Germany & Austria CPU Disclaimers Memory Main System Battery Life Graphics Processor Unit GPU HDD Drive Capacity Non-applicable Icons Wireless LANCopy Protection Images Appendixes Appendixes-2 User’s Manual Physical Dimensions SpecificationsPower Requirements Appendix a Network control unit NCU Built-in Modem Display controller Display Controller and ModesAppendix B Video Modes 90/V.92 90/V.92 modeAppendix C Function Transmission speed Table Result codes for a V.90 connection AT Command User’s Manual Card specifications Wireless LANRadio characteristics Appendix D Supported frequency sub-bands Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a User’s Manual Appendix E AC Power Cord Connectors United Kingdom Abbreviations Glossary Scsi Byte Cache memory Definition Delete Hertz Hexadecimal Modem Monitor RAM Restart Write protection Glossary-14 User’s Manual Index Modem 1-10 USB 1-8, 2-3 Index-4 User’s Manual