CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, DVD-R/-RW drive | Toshiba Satellite 2450

THE GRAND TOUR

User's Manual

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

Refer to the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive item in the Fixed optical media drive section for details.

NOTE: The physical features of this drive are similar to those of the DVD-ROM drive. Refer to the illustration in the DVD-ROM drive section.

CAUTION: Check the Slim Select Bay indicator when you use the DVD-ROM drive or CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive in the Slim Select Bay. Do not press the eject button, disconnect a drive or turn off the computer while the light is glowing. Doing so could damage the CD/DVD or the drive.

DVD-R/-RW drive

The full- size DVD-R/RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor.ItreadsDVD-ROMsatmaximum8speedandCD-ROMsatmaximum24 speed. It writes CD-R at up to 16 speed, CD-RW at up to 10 speed, DVD-R and DVD-RW at single speed. This drive supports the same formats as the DVD-ROM drive.

•	DVD-ROM	•	DVD-Video
•	CD-DA	•	CD-Text
•	Audio CD	•	CD-R
• Photo CD (single/multi-session)		• CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2
• CD-ROMXAMode2(Form1,Form2)		• EnhancedCD(CDEXTRA)
•	CD-G(AudioCDonly)	•	Addressing Method 2

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Toshiba Satellite 2450 user manual CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, DVD-R/-RW drive

Contents

Toshiba Copyright DisclaimerTrademarks FCC information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information Contact EU Declaration of Conformity informationFCC conditions Vcci Class B Information Modem warning notice Conformity StatementNetwork Compatibility Statement Region selection Type of serviceJapan regulations Redial 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 ATZ Software in addition to a modem Page General conditions Description on Laser specification Page Table of Contents Getting Started Operating BasicsXvi Xvii Writing CDs on DVD Multi drive Power and Power-Up Modes KeyboardXviii HW Setup and Passwords Optional DevicesXix Troubleshooting Hardware and system checklist Appendixes Glossary Index Xxii Manual contents Preface Icons ConventionsAbbreviations Keys Messages Key operationDisplay Conventions Xxvi General Precautions Stress injury Heat injuryPressure or impact damage Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer PC card overheating Chapter Equipment checklistIntroduction Hardware Documentation FeaturesPower Processor Features Disks CD-ROM CD-EXTRA Pointing device DisplayKeyboard Ports Slots Multimedia Communications Slim Select BaySecurity Special features Software Special features Battery save mode Utilities Options Options Slim Select Bay options CD-RW/DVD-ROM Audio/Video Grand TourFront with the display closed Controlbuttons Wireless Left sideSecurity lock Left side Right side Shows the computer’s right side Back side Back side LAN jack UniversalSerial Bus Underside Under side Front with the display open Toshiba Front with the display open System indicators CD/DVD Digital DC in 15V Power Keyboard indicators Keyboard indicators CapsLock indicator USB diskette drive DVD-ROM drive IndicatorSlim Select Bay modules Slim Select Bay modules CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD-R/-RW drive DVD Multi drive Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor Black Toshiba Style Bay Bridge Media Adaptor Universal AC adaptor Universal AC adaptor Grand Tour Setting up your work space Getting Started Placement of the computer General conditions Setting up your work space Seating and posture Lighting Work habits Connecting the universal 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 Clickstart, clickTurn Off Computer and clickStand by Restarting the computer Standby limitationsRestarting the computer Follow the on-screen instructions Using the Touch Pad Operating BasicsPointing devices Using the USB diskette drive Connecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Removing a module Disconnecting 3 1/2 diskette driveChanging Slim Select Bay modules Changing Slim Select Bay modules Installing a module Removing the Slim Select Bay module Using optical media drives Using optical media drivesLoading discs Manual release with the eject hole Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the drawer Removing discs Closing the DVD-ROM drawer Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Before writing or rewritingWriting CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive When writing or rewriting Disclaimer Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW driveImportant message Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive Read/write function chart DVD-RWDVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc for Version Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive Drag’n Drop CD Data Verification Video DVD-R/-RW/-RAM Operating Basics Diskettes Media careCD/DVDs Media care Modem Region selection Properties menu Modem Modem Selection ConnectingSetting Dialing Properties Wireless LAN Wireless communicationsDisconnecting Wireless communications Bluetooth wireless technology SecurityWorldwide operation Indicatorstatus Indication Wireless communication switchWireless communication Indicator Radio links Connecting LAN cable LAN Cleaning the computer Disconnecting LAN cableCleaning the computer Moving the computer Heat dispersal Keyboard Typewriter keys F1 … F12 function keys Soft keys Fn key combinationsEmulating keys on enhanced keyboard Soft keys Fn key combinations Hot keys Soft keys Fn key combinations Display clarity increases with the brightness level Keypad overlay Arrow modeWindows special keys Fn Sticky key Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Numeric mode Temporarily changing modes Temporarily using overlay overlay offGenerating Ascii characters Generating Ascii characters Keyboard Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions Power indicators Battery indicators Power indicator Battery typesDC in indicator Battery pack Real Time Clock battery Care and use of the battery pack Safety precautionsCare and use of the battery pack Modes Care and use of the battery pack Charging the batteries ProceduresCharging time hours Battery type Power on Power off Time Monitoring battery capacity Battery charging notice Maximizing battery operating time Retaining data with power off Extending battery life Replacing the battery pack Removing the battery pack Installing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack Starting the computer by password Securing the battery cover Power-up modes Power-up modesPanel power off System Auto Off Modes Accessing HW Setup HW Setup and PasswordsHW Setup HW Setup window Boot Priority Power On Display HW Setup Enter Network Boot Protocol USB Password General Password was registered Device Config Key FD Supervisor password Supervisor passwordParallel/Printer Passwords Cards/memory Power devicesOptional Devices Peripheral devices PC cards Inserting a PC card Removing a PC card PC cards SD cards Inserting an SD card Removing an SD card SD card careSD cards Installing memory module Memory expansion Memory expansion Removing the keyboard brace Removing the keyboard Raising the insulation sheet 11 Installing a memory module Removing memory module Toshiba Style Bay Bridge media adaptor 13 Removing the memory module Before installing InsertingToshiba Style Bay Bridge media adaptor Removing 16 Secureing a screw SmartMedia Write protection 18 Inserting a SmartMedia Installing a Memory Stick Memory StickRemoving a Memory Stick Installing a Compact Flash module Compact FlashRemoving a Compact Flash memory module Bridge media care Battery pack BlackUSB FDD kit Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor Black Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor Black 22 Opening the lid External monitor 24 Closing the lid Using the TV button Changing the resolutionClick start and click Control Panel Link IEEE1394 25 Display properties Precautions Link IEEE1394 Security lock Point to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Security lock 28 Security lock Troubleshooting Problem solving processPreliminary checklist Analyzing the problem Hardware and system checklist Hardware and system checklistSystem start-up Power Self test Overheating power down AC powerProblem Procedure Battery Slim Select Bay Password LCD panel Hard disk drive DVD-ROM CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Hardware and system checklist DVD-R/-RW drive DVD Multi drive EXTRA,CD-GAudioCDonly Diskette drive SD card PC card Infrared port Pointing device Touch PadClick the Pointer Options tab ProblemProcedure USB mouse USB Memory expansion Sound system Monitor Link IEEE1394 Modem No Carrier LAN Bluetooth Real Time Clock Before you call Where to writeToshiba support Toshiba support InEurope Appendix a SpecificationsPower Requirements Environmental Requirements Communicationspecifications Display Controller and Modes Display controllerAppendix B Video modes Video modes VGA Appendix B Video modes XGA Appendix B Video modes XGA Video modes Super XGA+ Video modes Super XGA+ Appendix B Appendix B Appendix C AT CommandsRepeat last command +++ Escape sequence Answer command Bn Communication standard settingDn Dial Request ID information En Echo commandHn Hook control Appendix C Ln Monitor speaker volume Mn Monitor speaker modeNn Modulation handshake On Return on-line to data mode Select pulse dialingQn Result code control Select tone dialing Vn DCE response formatXn Result code selection, call progress monitoring 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 Display Current Configuration Store current configurationZn=x Store telephone number \Nn Error control mode selection \Qn Local flow control selection \Vn Protocol result code View numbers in blacklistCn Data compression control Appendix D RegistersRegister values ATSn? 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 Numeric Description Delayed Appendix D Mode Appendix EFunction Transmissionspeed Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection AT Command Appendix E Appendix E Internal Modem Guide Installing the internal modemInstalling the modem board and jack Appendix F Removing the internal modem Radio Characteristics Wireless LANCard Specifications Appendix G Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B Supported Frequency Sub-bands2457 Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a Appendix G Wireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode AC Power Cord Connectors Appendix H USA and Canada Australia Europe Parts Numbers Appendix Configurations Glossary AbbreviationsGlossary-1 Adaptor Glossary-2 Cache memory Glossary-3 Capacity Glossary-4 Dielete Glossary-5 Device driver Glossary-6 Hard disk drive HDD Glossary-7 Hardware Glossary-8 Menu Glossary-9 Microprocessor Glossary-10 Prompt Glossary-11 Radio frequency interference RFI shield Glossary-12 Write protection Glossary-13 Glossary Glossary-14 Index IndexIndex-1 Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6