Toshiba 8100 User Guide

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Part I: Getting to Know Your Computer 
Learning the Basics
Using PC Cards 
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Caring for CDs and DVDs 
Store your discs in their original containers to protect them 
from scratches and keep them clean.
Don’t bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it.
Don’t apply a label to, or otherwise mar the surface of a disc.
Hold a disc by its outside edge. Fingerprints on the surface 
can prevent the DVD-ROM drive from reading the data 
properly.
Don’t expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold.
To clean a disc that is dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. The 
most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of 
the disc and wipe toward the outward edge (not in a circle). If 
necessary, moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner 
(not benzine or rubbing alcohol). Let the disc dry completely 
before inserting it in the drive.
Using PC Cards
When you buy a PC Card, check the package for the type of card 
you are buying.
TECHNICAL NOTE: For PCMCIA-compatible PC Cards, 
check the package to make sure they conform to the 
PCMCIA 2.1 standard (or later). Other cards may work with 
your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to set 
up and use.
For information on inserting or removing a PC Card, see 
“Inserting and removing PC Cards” on page 53.