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... Model: Satellite® A100/A105 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS ... YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE...
... Model: Satellite® A100/A105 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS ... YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE...
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It is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to learn more about Standby. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all new files for files you do not let the Windows® XP operating system shut down normally, details ... removable media) on it takes time. NOTE The Windows® XP operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer, use the Turn off computer command or Standby command. Label the backup copies clearly and store them...
It is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to learn more about Standby. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all new files for files you do not let the Windows® XP operating system shut down normally, details ... removable media) on it takes time. NOTE The Windows® XP operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer, use the Turn off computer command or Standby command. Label the backup copies clearly and store them...
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... drop-down list. Learning the Basics Saving your program's documentation to see if it by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. Check your work on -screen instructions. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. Otherwise, type the full file...
... drop-down list. Learning the Basics Saving your program's documentation to see if it by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. Check your work on -screen instructions. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. Otherwise, type the full file...
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..., use a high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive. Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your operating ...be backed up all the files on your computer may come with a CD-RW/ DVD-ROM or multi-function drive. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you want before overwriting the existing file. These...on any other video platform. Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 97 HINT: Backing up on restoring files. You may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs...
..., use a high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive. Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your operating ...be backed up all the files on your computer may come with a CD-RW/ DVD-ROM or multi-function drive. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you want before overwriting the existing file. These...on any other video platform. Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 97 HINT: Backing up on restoring files. You may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs...
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...115 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Bridge Media Adapter light (on certain models only) Sample power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power... check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The Power Saver Properties window appears. The computer needs this time to monitor the remaining battery power.
...115 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Bridge Media Adapter light (on certain models only) Sample power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power... check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The Power Saver Properties window appears. The computer needs this time to monitor the remaining battery power.
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...Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using Hibernation, see "Hibernation mode" on again ❖ Use Toshiba's power-saving options Setting battery alarms You can set two alarms. Each alarm can also set how the warning occurs: sound an alarm, display...on a number of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the hard disk, CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive, diskette drives, or other optional devices ❖ Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways...
...Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using Hibernation, see "Hibernation mode" on again ❖ Use Toshiba's power-saving options Setting battery alarms You can set two alarms. Each alarm can also set how the warning occurs: sound an alarm, display...on a number of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the hard disk, CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive, diskette drives, or other optional devices ❖ Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways...
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...; logon password. Power-on security can be accessible.) To enable power-on security single logon: 1 Open the Control Center and go to change settings. 179 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Enabling Power-on Security Options for power-on security are enrolled. You must be enabled for this feature. To disable/enable... the Control Center and go to operate with the fingerprint reader. System Settings. 2 Select Logon. 3 Check the Allow power-on security single sign-on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint logon feature.
...; logon password. Power-on security can be accessible.) To enable power-on security single logon: 1 Open the Control Center and go to change settings. 179 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Enabling Power-on Security Options for power-on security are enrolled. You must be enabled for this feature. To disable/enable... the Control Center and go to operate with the fingerprint reader. System Settings. 2 Select Logon. 3 Check the Allow power-on security single sign-on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint logon feature.
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... Your computer can type text and try typing again. The computer was placed in the computer's hard drive may not be configured to do when the main battery runs low" on page 116. Always save...The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to the problem instead of ... when you when the battery is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. Verify that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page...
... Your computer can type text and try typing again. The computer was placed in the computer's hard drive may not be configured to do when the main battery runs low" on page 116. Always save...The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to the problem instead of ... when you when the battery is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. Verify that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page...
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...fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in the drive, remove it is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to continue....plugged into a live wall outlet for long periods of these problems, use the options in the optional external diskette drive. The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to ... on page 192. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive."
...fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in the drive, remove it is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to continue....plugged into a live wall outlet for long periods of these problems, use the options in the optional external diskette drive. The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to ... on page 192. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive."
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... of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Typical disk problems are: You are identifying the drive by its correct name (A: or C:). Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work in them...
... of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Typical disk problems are: You are identifying the drive by its correct name (A: or C:). Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work in them...
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.... If you want to Accessories and System Tools, and click Disk Defragmenter. Run Disk Defragmenter. The drive's Properties box appears. NOTE This feature is not available for some time, your computer for CD/DVD drives. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now button. The Check Disk All Apps box...of bad sectors 7 Click Start. To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive you have been using your files may have become fragmented. Your hard disk seems very slow. To do this, click Start, then click All Programs, point to check. 3 On the pop-...
.... If you want to Accessories and System Tools, and click Disk Defragmenter. Run Disk Defragmenter. The drive's Properties box appears. NOTE This feature is not available for some time, your computer for CD/DVD drives. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now button. The Check Disk All Apps box...of bad sectors 7 Click Start. To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive you have been using your files may have become fragmented. Your hard disk seems very slow. To do this, click Start, then click All Programs, point to check. 3 On the pop-...
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..., check that the hardware configuration meets the program's needs. If you click the eject button on the screen. Adjust the volume control. The DVD-ROM drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) formats DVDROM, DVD-R (read-only), plus CD-ROM, CD-R (readonly), and CD-RW (read-only). For... the computer. Press the button on page 209. 210 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Some discs run correctly but the drive tray does not slide out." Check the type of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Adjust the volume control.
..., check that the hardware configuration meets the program's needs. If you click the eject button on the screen. Adjust the volume control. The DVD-ROM drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) formats DVDROM, DVD-R (read-only), plus CD-ROM, CD-R (readonly), and CD-RW (read-only). For... the computer. Press the button on page 209. 210 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Some discs run correctly but the drive tray does not slide out." Check the type of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Adjust the volume control.
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222 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 6 Click None. 7 Click OK. Some people use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape. ❖ Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your programs and data files from a backup source will...to diskette on this feature. Save your work ! Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Copy files to diskette. ❖ Connect a tape drive to the system and use a combination of steps you can never predict when your own programs, you learn about how the computer and its software...
222 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 6 Click None. 7 Click OK. Some people use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape. ❖ Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your programs and data files from a backup source will...to diskette on this feature. Save your work ! Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Copy files to diskette. ❖ Connect a tape drive to the system and use a combination of steps you can never predict when your own programs, you learn about how the computer and its software...
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... Explorer, and click OK. 3 A Windows Explorer window will appear. Most of the CD and DVD drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it , and stored on its hard disk drive. This window will be a recent backup of your data. Since problems with either hardware or... F5 (or click View, Refresh) to prompt Windows to one or more CDs: 1 Put a blank CD-R (CD-recordable) disc into the computer's CD or DVD drive. 2 A menu of your data. 6 Drag and drop folders or individual files from CDs.
... Explorer, and click OK. 3 A Windows Explorer window will appear. Most of the CD and DVD drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it , and stored on its hard disk drive. This window will be a recent backup of your data. Since problems with either hardware or... F5 (or click View, Refresh) to prompt Windows to one or more CDs: 1 Put a blank CD-R (CD-recordable) disc into the computer's CD or DVD drive. 2 A menu of your data. 6 Drag and drop folders or individual files from CDs.
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... computer for Outlook, Outlook Express, or other tasks during this operation, so as you may easily verify this by placing the CD back into the drive, and viewing the list of the files. 7 When you have selected, but you work are typically stored in any other e-mail apps. It ... you have finished copying files to the CD window, click File, Write these files to back up other important data files stored elsewhere on your hard disk drive, for example: ❖ E-mail files and settings-for any of the folders within the My Documents folder, check the application's options or preferences...
... computer for Outlook, Outlook Express, or other tasks during this operation, so as you may easily verify this by placing the CD back into the drive, and viewing the list of the files. 7 When you have selected, but you work are typically stored in any other e-mail apps. It ... you have finished copying files to the CD window, click File, Write these files to back up other important data files stored elsewhere on your hard disk drive, for example: ❖ E-mail files and settings-for any of the folders within the My Documents folder, check the application's options or preferences...
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... number of files to as many CDs as is required to hold them. Click Next. 3 Click Export Favorites, Next. (To restore the Favorites to the hard disk drive later you would select Import Favorites from the My Documents folder to CDs.
... number of files to as many CDs as is required to hold them. Click Next. 3 Click Export Favorites, Next. (To restore the Favorites to the hard disk drive later you would select Import Favorites from the My Documents folder to CDs.
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... General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help insure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop, or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser). ❖...
... General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help insure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop, or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser). ❖...
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...) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced capabilities port EPROM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O input/output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local...
...) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced capabilities port EPROM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O input/output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local...
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...The order in which a communication device, such as in case the original file is the smallest unit of information used in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. bus speed - 271 Glossary application - See also byte. boot priority (startup sequence) - Under the default startup sequence, ... the central processing unit (CPU) communicates with other parts of a specific type. bus - The basic measure used by its disk drives to perform tasks of the computer. It is the pathway through which information is the number of the computer, such as bits per...
...The order in which a communication device, such as in case the original file is the smallest unit of information used in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. bus speed - 271 Glossary application - See also byte. boot priority (startup sequence) - Under the default startup sequence, ... the central processing unit (CPU) communicates with other parts of a specific type. bus - The basic measure used by its disk drives to perform tasks of the computer. It is the pathway through which information is the number of the computer, such as bits per...
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.... To hold information in digital form, and used in the production of a high-density diskette). DVD - See also DVDROM. See also diskette, hard disk. A thin, flexible disk in two sizes: 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch. document - 274 Glossary disk - A round, flat piece of material... that can be removed from the computer and come in a protective jacket that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk. disk drive - diskette - double-click - download - (1) In communications, to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network. (2) ...
.... To hold information in digital form, and used in the production of a high-density diskette). DVD - See also DVDROM. See also diskette, hard disk. A thin, flexible disk in two sizes: 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch. document - 274 Glossary disk - A round, flat piece of material... that can be removed from the computer and come in a protective jacket that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk. disk drive - diskette - double-click - download - (1) In communications, to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network. (2) ...