Toshiba A40 Series Personal Computer User Manual


 
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User's Manual
INTRODUCTION
Because it is universal, it can receive a range of AC voltage
from 100 to 240 volts; however, the output current varies
among different models. Using the wrong model can
damage your computer. See the
AC adaptor section in
Chapter 2, The Grand Tour.
Disks
Hard disk drive Available in four sizes.
7.94 GB (30.0 billion bytes)
37.26 GB (40.0 billion bytes)
55.88 GB (60.0 billion bytes)
74.53 GB (80.0 billion bytes)
USB diskette drive Accommodates either 3 1/2" 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte
diskettes. It connects to a USB port.
(Provided with some models)
DVD-ROM drive Some models are equipped with a full-size, DVD-ROM
drive module that lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm
(3.15") CDs or 12cm(4.72") DVDs without using an
adaptor. It runs DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-
ROMs at maximum 24 speed. The drive supports the
following formats:
DVD-ROM DVD-Video
CD-DA CD-Text
Photo CD™ (single/multi-session)
CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2
CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2)
Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)
CD-G (Audio CD only)
Addressing Method 2
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Some models are equipped with a full-size, CD-RW/DVD-
drive ROM drive module that lets you run CD/DVDs without
using an adaptor. It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed
and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at up
to 24 speed and CD-RW at up to 10 speed. For reading,
this drive supports the same formats as the DVD-ROM
drive.
DVD-ROM DVD-Video
CD-DA CD-Text
Photo CD™ (single/multi-session)
CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2