Toshiba C70b User Guide
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71Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut down command, save your work on the internal storage drive, external media, flash media, or optical disc. This is one of the most important rules of computing. Many applications offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. Check your program’s documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature. Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer. You can back up your files to different types of media such as CDs, DVDs, external storage media, or to a network, if available. To back up several files at one time, use the Microsoft ® Windows® file recovery program preinstalled on the computer’s internal storage drive. Also see “Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system” on page 138. HINT: Backing up all the files on your internal storage drive may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. You may prefer to use a high- capacity file recovery system, such as an external hard drive. Using the optical disc drive (Available on certain models.) Optical storage is a popular medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that were not available on previous video platforms. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus.
72Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical disc drive is set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. A DVD disc of a region other than the above mentioned cannot be played unless you manually change it in the Properties setting of the optical disc drive. The drive will allow you to change regions four times. On the fourth change, the region will be “locked in.” That is, the drive will only play DVDs from that last region. Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes. For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. When viewing DVD movies use the DVD Player software that came with your computer. Optical disc drive components The optical disc drive is located on the side of the computer. Your optical disc drive may look like this: (Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive Drive in-use indicator light—Indicates when the drive is in use. Eject button—Press to release the disc tray. Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. When the disc tray is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. NOTE NOTE Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole
73Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Manual eject hole—Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is on. (Sample Illustration) Media control buttons The Previous track button allows you to restart playing the current track or go to the previous track. The Play/pause button allows you to start playing or pause the media currently playing The Next track button allows you to go to the next track. The Volume decrease button allows you to decrease the volume. The Volume increase button allows you to increase the volume. The Mute button allows you to enable/disable volume mute. Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive: 1Make sure the computer is turned on. 2Make sure the drive’s in-use indicator light is off. 3Press the drive’s eject button. Mute button Previous track Next track Play/pause button button Volume decrease button Volume increase buttonbutton
74Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 4Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty, clean it. 5Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up, and gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not stack discs. If you incorrectly handle the discs, you could lose data. 6Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place. If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. Playing optical media If you insert an optical disc into the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try launching the optical disc manually. To do this, follow these steps: 1Press the ( ) + E keys. 2Double-click or touch the optical disc drive icon. The drive will run the optical disc. If your disc does not run using this method, try using an application that is associated with the media on the disc. For example, if it is a music CD, open Windows Media ® Player and use it to select and then play the CD. For other types of media, use the associated software to open the files on the disc. Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your computer may come with an optical disc drive that allows you to: ❖Play pre-recorded and recorded optical media. ❖Read/write data and multi-media files to recordable optical media.
75Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to your computer’s detailed specifications at support.toshiba.com. Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, your Toshiba optical disc drive may not record on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo, or play back optical media recorded by other computers or optical media recorders. Additionally, certain optical media recorded on your optical disc drive may not play back or operate properly on other computers or optical media players. These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical disc drive. Please refer to your computer's product specification for listing of specific format compatibilities. Copy protection technology may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of certain optical media. For details on how to use the software, please refer to the respective Online Help menus. Removing a disc with the computer on To remove an optical disc with the computer turned on: 1Press the eject button on the drive. Do not press the eject button while the drive in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Also, if the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for it to stop spinning before you remove it. 2Pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3Gently press the tray in to close it. NOTE
76Learning the Basics Toshiba’s online resources Removing a disc with the computer off To remove a disc with the computer turned off: 1Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. 2Pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3Gently press the tray in to close it. Toshiba’s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades. For more information, see “Contacting Toshiba” on page 141.
77 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling. Toshiba’s energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency. Many of these energy-saving features have been preset by Toshiba. We recommend you leave these features active, allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency, so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet. You can recharge it many times.
78Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only, and does not indicate the battery life that will be obtained by any individual user. Actual battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components. The battery life rating is only achieved on the select models and configurations tested by Toshiba under the specific test settings at the time of publication and is not an estimate of a system’s battery life under any conditions other than the specific test settings. Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power. After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time. However, for better accuracy of the battery meter, it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically. Please see “Maintaining your battery” on page 90 for procedures. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your system), for an extended period (more than a month), the battery may fail to retain a charge. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate. For best performance when playing streaming media (especially streaming video), either power the computer from its AC adaptor, or set up a power plan that keeps the computer running at full performance even when powered from its battery. For more information about Windows® power plans, see “Power Plans” on page 84. NOTE
79Mobile Computing Charging batteries Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Changes to these settings may result in system performance or stability issues. Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration. For assistance with setup changes, contact Toshiba’s Customer Support Center. Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer. Always use the AC adaptor specified by Toshiba. You can order a Toshiba AC adaptor from Toshiba’s Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Charging the main battery The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer. To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. The battery charges whether the computer is on or off. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery may not occur when your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. NOTE
80Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power The battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions: ❖The battery is extremely hot or cold. To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖The battery is almost completely discharged. Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that you periodically operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely. Please make a complete back up of your data to external media before discharging the battery. For more information, see “Backing up your work” on page 71 Monitoring battery power To locate your system indicator lights, please refer to your Quick Start document. The computer’s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery’s current charge. ❖Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖Glows white when the main battery is fully charged Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE NOTE