Toshiba A30 user manual Using the Touch pad Using optical media drives, Writing DVD/CDs

Table of Contents

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour	........................................................2-1
Front with the display closed	2-1
Left side	2-3
Right side	2-4
Back side	2-5
Underside	2-6
Front with the display open	2-7
Indicators	2-9
Drives	2-11
3 ½" diskette drive	2-11
Optical Media drive	2-12
AC adaptor	2-13

Chapter 3 Getting Started	3-1
Setting up your work space	3-1
General conditions	3-2
Placement of computer	3-2
Seating and posture	3-3
Lighting	3-3
Work habits	3-4
Connecting the AC adaptor	3-5
Opening the display	3-6
Turning on the power	3-7
Starting up for the first time	3-7
Turning off the power	3-8
Shut Down mode (Boot mode)	3-8
Hibernation mode	3-8
Standby mode	3-10
Restarting the computer	3-12
Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM	3-12

Chapter 4 Operating Basics	4-1
Using the Touch pad	4-1
Using optical media drives	4-3
Safety Precautions	4-3
Loading compact discs	4-4
Removing compact discs	4-7
CD/Digital Mode button	4-8
CD/DVD/Audio control buttons	4-8
Writing DVD/CDs	4-9
Before writing	4-9
When writing or rewriting	4-10

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