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38 Using the optical drive

5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1

Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can

break off inside the computer and damage it.

Inserting an optical disc

Before putting on headphones to listen, turn the volume down. Do

not set the volume too high when using the headphones. Continuous

exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing.

To insert an optical disc into the drive:

1Make sure the computer is turned on.

The drive will not open if the computer’s power is off.

2Make sure the drive’s in-use indicator light is off.

3Press the drive’s eject button.

The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch).

4Grasp the tray and pull it fully open.

5Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust.

If the disc is dusty, clean it.

6Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up.

(Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in the drive

Contents

Main Satellite Pro S300/S300M Series Resource Guide Contents Protection of Stored Data Critical Applications EU Declaration of Conformity The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information VCCI Class B Information Modem Warning Notice Conformity Statement Taiw an Using this Equipment in Japan Device Authorization Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB72 2.4 + 5GHz 11n minicard Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB63 11g minicard Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek RTL8187B Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability Approved Countries/Regions for use (Bluetooth wireless technology) Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health Regulatory statements European Union (EU) and EFTA Canada Industry Canada (IC) Taiw an Using this Equipment in Japan 2.4FH1 Device Authorization Optical Drive Safety Instructions Copyright Export Administration Regulation Notice Trademarks Computer Disposal Information Introduction 22 This guide Safety icons Other icons used Other documentation Precautions Your computers features and specifications Connecting to a power source Page Connecting a printer Installing a memory module Page Page Page Removing a memory module Page 34 Your computers TFT display Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Learning the basics Computing tips 36 Using the TouchPad Scrolling with the TouchPad Control buttons Using the optical drive 38 Inserting an optical disc Removing a disc with the computer on Removing a disc with the computer off 40 Moving the computer Mobile computing Running the computer on battery power Monitoring main battery power 42 Setting battery notifications Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer Page Inserting a charged battery Safety precautions Maintaining your battery Disposing of used batteries Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding. Problems when you turn on the computer The computer will not start. The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Display problems The screen is blank. Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer. PC Card problems PC Card checklist Resolving PC Card problems The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card. If you need further assistance Before you contact Toshiba Contacting Toshiba Toshibas Technical Support Web site Toshiba voice contact 52 Power cord/cable connectors Features and specifications Index A B C D O P R S T