Operating Basics

Security

1.Be sure to enable WEP(encryption) function. Otherwise your computer could be left wide open to illicit access via the Wireless LAN and may result in an intrusion leading to the theft or even loss of stored data, among other things. Moreover, the owner of an Internet connection is responsible for all browsing, downloading, and uploading activities on said connection; an unsecure Wireless network connected directly to the Internet is an open invitation for outsiders to abuse your ISP account privaleges. Therefore, TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you enable the WEP function.

2.TOSHIBA is not liable for data packet theft due to the use of the Wireless LAN, and any damage thereof.

Wireless communication switch

You can enable or disable wireless LAN function, with the on/off switch. No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off. Slide the switch forward to turn it on and backward to turn it off.

Turn the switch off in airplanes and hospitals. Check the LED.

It stops glowing when the wireless communication function is off.

Wireless communication LED

The LED indicates the status of the wireless communication functions.

LED statusIndication

 

 

LED off

Wireless communication switch is set to off

 

 

LED glows

Wireless communication switch is on

 

 

Using optical disc drives

The illustrations in this section might differ slightly from your drive, but operation is the same for all optical disc drives. The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of disc-based programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") discs without an adapter. An ATAPI interface controller is used for disc drive operation. When the computer is accessing a disc, an indicator on the drive illuminates.

Use the WinDVD 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 Super Multi drive, refer also to the Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive section for precautions on writing to CDs.

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