Learning The Basics
User's Manual
3-11
Satellite P20
Version
1
Last Saved on 30/05/2003 13:57
ENGLISH using Euro_M.dot –– Printed on 30/05/2003 as T202014-EN
Opening the disc tray with the computer off
When your computer is turned off, you can remove and insert CDs in two
ways. You can turn your computer to CD mode by pressing the
CD/Digital Mode button
for more than 3 seconds and then use the
eject
button
as normal. Alternatively, use the
manual eject button
:
1.
Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the
manual eject hole.
Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break
off inside the computer end and damage the devices.
2.
Pull the disc tray until it is fully open, insert a CD, or remove it and
place it in its protective cover.
3.
Close the disc tray.
Caring for compact discs and DVDs
■
Store your CDs and DVDs 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 CD or DVD.
■
Hold a disc by its outside edge. Fingerprints on the surface of a disc
can prevent the drive from reading the data properly.
■
Don’t expose CDs or DVDs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold.
■
To clean a disc, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth—starting from the
centre of the disc and wiping toward the outward edge. Do not wipe
using a circular motion. If necessary, moisten the cloth with water or a
neutral cleaner (not benzene or rubbing alcohol). Let the CD dry
completely before inserting it in the drive.
Using PC Cards
PC Cards expand your computer’s capabilities and usefulness. You can
purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer. Most PC Cards conform
to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International
Association) standard.
Your Satellite computer comes with two stacked PC Card slots and
supports two types of PC Card:
■
Type II cards are typically used for fax/modems, memory storage,
network cards, etc. You can install up to two of these cards, one in
each slot.
■
Type III cards are used for removable hard disks and other functions
that require a larger card. You can install just one of these cards No
Type II card can be installed when Type III card is installed.
Check the documentation that came with the PC Card to see if it conforms
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.
