Toshiba 9100 User Guide
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Learning the Basics
Using PC Cards
Using PC Cards
Caring for CDs and DVDs
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Store your discs in their original containers to protect them
from scratches and keep them clean.
from scratches and keep them clean.
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Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it.
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Do not apply a label to, or otherwise mar the surface of a disc.
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Hold a disc by its outside edge. Fingerprints on the surface
can prevent the DVD-ROM drive from reading the data
properly.
can prevent the DVD-ROM drive from reading the data
properly.
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Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold.
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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.
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
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.
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
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Hot swapping
With PC Cards, you can replace one PC Card with another while
the computer is on. This is called “hot swapping.”
the computer is on. This is called “hot swapping.”