When writing or rewriting | Toshiba PTA42 specs

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD+-R/+-RW drive supporting DVD+R DL

◆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.

◆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 fea- tures.

◆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:

◆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.

◆Use the Audio/Video control button to reproduce music or voice.

◆Open the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) drive.

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Toshiba PTA42 user manual When writing or rewriting

Contents

Toshiba Tecra A4 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual Trademarks CopyrightDisclaimer Macrovision License of Notice Safety InstructionsWhen Using Your Computer Product Name Tecra A4 Model number PTA42 FCC informationFCC notice Declaration of Conformity Informa- tion FCC conditions Contact Bsmi Notice Taiwan Only Network Compatibility Statement Modem warning noticeConformity Statement Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Type of serviceJapan regulations Region selection Disconnection Telephone company proceduresIf problems arise Fax branding Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment Modem warning notice for Australia AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZPage General conditions Important Notice Following information is only for EU-member states Optical disk drive standards DVD-ROM drive safety instructions Toshiba Samsung SD-C2732 CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive safety instructions Matsushita UJDA770 Toshiba Samsung TS-L462C Hlds GCC-4244N DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive safety instructions Matsushita UJ-841B Teac DV-W28EA Pioneer DVR-K16 Pioneer Corporation Class 1 Laster Product Laserschutzklasse 1 Produkt Page Page Manual contents Preface Icons ConventionsAbbreviations Keys Messages Key operationDisplay Conventions Xxx Pressure or impact damage General PrecautionsStress injury Heat injury Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer PC card overheatingMobile phone Xxxi Copy Protection Wireless LAN/AtherosNon-applicable Icons HDD Drive Capacity Images Graphics Processing Unit GPU Performance DisclaimerMain Memory Disclaimer LCD Brightness and Eye Strain Table of Contents Introduction Grand Tour Xvi Getting StartedOperating Basics Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Xvii Xviii Power and Power-Up ModesKeyboard Xix HW Setup and PasswordsOptional Devices Troubleshooting Hardware and system checklist Appendixes Xxi Xxii GlossaryIndex Chapter Equipment checklistIntroduction Hardware Windows XP Professional/Home Edition Service Pack Software Processor FeaturesFeatures Memory Disks CD-RW/DVD DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM DVD+R DL DVD-R DL CD-DA Ports PowerPointing Device Slots Multimedia Communications LAN Security Special features Special features Utilities Utilities Toshiba PC Options Dimm Grand Tour Front with the display closed Indicator Left side Left side Right side USB P Orts 15V Back sideBack side Underside Underside of the computer Underside Front with the display open Toshiba System indicators System indicators Power source/system indicators Keyboard indicator USB diskette drive 10 USB diskette drive Writable discs Optical Media driveRegion codes for DVD drives and media CDs DVDs DVD-ROM driveCD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Formats DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive AC adaptor 11 The AC adaptor Getting Started General conditions Setting up your work spacePlacement of computer Setting up your work space Seating and posture Lighting Work habits Connecting the AC adaptor Connecting the AC adaptor Turning on the power Opening the display Starting up for the first time Turning off the powerShut Down mode Boot mode Starting up for the first time Hibernation mode Benefits of hibernation Starting Hibernation Data save in hibernation modeTurning off the power Automatic Hibernation Executing standby Standby modeBenefits of standby Restarting the computer Restarting the computerStandby limitations Create Optical Recovery Discs Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD Getting Started User’s Manual Using the Touch Pad Operating Basics Using the USB diskette drive Connecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Click Diskette drive Disconnecting 3 1/2 diskette driveUsing the USB diskette drive Using optical media drives Loading discs Using optical media drives Manual release with the eject hole Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the drawer Removing discs Closing the DVD-ROM drawer Before writing or rewriting Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveImportant message CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation When writing or rewriting Disclaimer CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive Important message DVD Super Multi +-R Dou- ble Layer drive Victor Company of JAPAN, Limited When writing or rewriting Disclaimer DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive RecordNow! Basic for Toshiba Data Verification Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive Video When using WinDVD Creator 2 PlatinumDLA for Toshiba Important information for use How to make a DVD-VideoHow to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator User’s Manual Media care Diskettes Using the microphoneCD/DVDs Modem Region selection Properties menu SettingAutoRun Mode Dialing Properties ConnectingModem Selection Location list for region selection Disconnecting Security Wireless communicationsWireless LAN Worldwide operation Bluetooth wireless technologyWireless communication switch Radio links Indicator status Indication Wireless communication IndicatorConnecting LAN cable Disconnecting LAN cable LAN Jack Moving the computer Cleaning the computerCleaning the computer Maximum BatteryHeat dispersal Optimized Keyboard Typewriter keys Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard F1 ... F12 function keysSoft keys Fn key combinations Hotkeys Soft keys Fn key combinations User’s Manual Soft keys Fn key combinations User’s Manual Fn Sticky key Windows special keysKeypad overlay Turning on the overlays Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Arrow modeNumeric mode Temporarily changing modes Temporarily using overlay overlay offGenerating Ascii characters Generating Ascii characters User’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions Power conditions DC in indicator Power indicatorsBattery indicator Power indicators Battery Battery typesPower indicator Safety precautions Care and use of the battery packReal time clock battery Care and use of the battery pack User’s Manual Care and use of the battery pack Charging the batteries Charging time hours Battery type Power on Power off ProceduresBattery charging notice Time Monitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating time Retaining data with power off Extending battery life Replacing the battery pack Replacing the battery packRemoving the battery pack Slide the locking latch to the unlocked position Starting the computer by password Starting the computer by passwordInstalling the battery pack Windows utilities Power-up modesPanel power on/off System Auto Off Accessing HW Setup HW Setup and PasswordsHW Setup General HW Setup windowPassword HW Setup Verify Password Parallel/Printer Display CPU Boot Priority Boot Priority Options Enter Left Alt Keyboard Wake-up on Keyboard Cards/memory Power devicesOptional Devices Peripheral devices Installing a PC card PC cards Removing a PC card PC cards Installing an Express card Express Card Removing an Express card Express Card See below for the card capacities Installing a SD/MS/MS Pro/SM/MMC/xD cardMultiple Digital Media Card Slot Removing a SD/MS/MS Pro/SM/MMC/xD card Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Installing memory module Memory expansion Memory expansion Removing the cover Removing memory module Removing the memory module Additional AC adaptor Additional battery pack 12 Cell and 6 CellAdditional battery pack 12 Cell and 6 Cell USB FDD Kit Connecting the Advanced Port Replicator Parallel printer Parallel printerExternal monitor User’s Manual Television TelevisionLink IEEE1394 Precautions Point to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Security lockSecurity lock User’s Manual Preliminary checklist TroubleshootingProblem solving process Analyzing the problem System start-up Hardware and system checklistHardware and system checklist Self test Toshiba Battery Overheating power downAC power ProblemProcedure Problem Procedure Password LCD panel Hard disk drive For more information, refer to , Operating Basics CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Hardware and system checklist DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive Diskette drive Infrared port Printer Touch Pad Click the Pointer Option tab USB mouse PC card Click the Pointer Options tab SD/MS/SM/MMC/xD card Monitor TV output signal Sound system USB Modem Standby/Hibernation No Carrier LAN Bluetooth Link IEEE1394 Toshiba support Toshiba supportBefore you call Where to write Europe Germany & Austria Appendix C Appendix aAppendix B Appendix D User’s Manual Power Requirements SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions Appendix a Built-in Modem Network control unit NCU Appendix B Display Controller and ModesDisplay controller Video Modes Table Video Modes Appendix C AT CommandsRepeat last command +++ Escape sequence Dn Dial Answer commandBn Communication standard setting Request ID information En Echo commandHn Hook control Appendix C Nn Modulation handshake Ln Monitor speaker volumeMn Monitor speaker mode Qn Result code control On Return on-line to data modeSelect pulse dialing Xn Result code selection, call progress monitoring Select tone dialingVn DCE response format Zn Recall stored profile Dial tone detectBusy tone detect Cn Data Carrier Detect DCD control Load factory settings Dn DTR control Kn Local flow control selection Tn Self-test commandsGn V.22bis guard tone control Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW Zn=xStore telephone number Display Current ConfigurationStore current configuration \Nn Error control mode selection \Qn Local flow control selection Cn Data compression control \Vn Protocol result codeView numbers in blacklist Appendix D RegistersRegister values RATSn? S1 Ring counter S3 Command line termination character user definedS0 Auto answer ring number S2 AT escape character user defined S6 Wait before dialing S5 Command line editing character user definedS4 Response formatting character user defined Appendix D S11 Dtmf dialing speed S7 Connection completion time-outS8 Comma pause time S12 Escape guard time S37 Dial line rate AT command set result codes Result code summary Result Code Numeric Description Result Code Numeric Description User’s Manual Appendix E 90/V.92 mode90/V.92 Function Transmission speed Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection AT Command Appendix E User’s Manual Appendix F Installing the modem boardInternal Modem Guide Removing the modem board Radio characteristics Wireless LANCard specifications Appendix G Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Supported frequency sub-bands Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a Card specificationsWireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets 11G Turbo Mode Wireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode AC Power Cord Connectors Appendix H United Kingdom Parts Numbers Appendix Configurations HDD Glossary Glossary-1 AccuPoint Glossary-2 Byte Glossary-3 Cache memory Glossary-4 Delete Glossary-5 Device driver Glossary-6 Host computer Glossary-7 Hot dock/undock Glossary-8 Modem Glossary-9 Monitor Glossary-10 RAM Glossary-11 Restart Glossary-12 Write protection Glossary-13 Glossary-14 Index Index-1 Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6