Manual

User’s Manual 2-7
The Grand Tour
Optical media drive
One of the following optical media drives is installed in the computer, either
a CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive or a DVD Super Multi
drive. An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD/DVD operation. When
the computer is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows.
Region codes for DVD drive and media
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive and the DVD Super Multi drives and their
associated media are manufactured according to the specifications of six
marketing regions. When you purchase DVD-Video, make sure it matches
your drive, otherwise it will not play properly.
Writable discs
This section describes the types of writable CD discs. Check the
specifications of your drive for the type of discs it can write. Use TOSHIBA
Disc Creator to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
Power Button Turns the computer on and off as well as putting it
into Hibernation mode and waking it up from
Stand by mode.
Display Screen The LCD displays high-contrast text and graphics.
Refer to Appendix B, Display Controller and
Modes. When the computer operates on the
AC adaptor the display screen’s image will be
somewhat brighter than when it operates on
battery power. The lower brightness level is
intended to save battery power.
TouchPad A TouchPad located in the centre of the palm rest
is used to control the on-screen pointer.
TouchPad Control
Buttons
These let you select menu items or manipulate
text and graphics designated by the on-screen
pointer. Refer to the Using the Touch Pad section
in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
Code Region
1 Canada, United States
2 Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East
3 Southeast Asia, East Asia
4 Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America,
South America, Caribbean
5 Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, Mongolia
6 China