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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 AFFILIATES AND... 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 AFFILIATES AND... 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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This precaution is especially important for files you do not let the Windows® XP operating system shut down normally, details such as your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy. ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk ...diskette, email, or download from or writing to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is easy to learn more about Standby. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. Turning off the computer while it...
This precaution is especially important for files you do not let the Windows® XP operating system shut down normally, details such as your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy. ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk ...diskette, email, or download from or writing to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is easy to learn more about Standby. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. Turning off the computer while it...
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... feature. Saving your work Before you know the location, you can search for it by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD.
... feature. Saving your work Before you know the location, you can search for it by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD.
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...overwriting the existing file. Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 97 HINT: Backing up on your hard disk, use a high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive. Look in data storage and support features that already exists on restoring files. Digital versatile ... for software, music, and video. Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your hard disk may come with a CD-RW/ DVD-ROM or multi-function drive. Make sure the backup version is available. Small files can be backed up all the files on diskettes...
...overwriting the existing file. Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 97 HINT: Backing up on your hard disk, use a high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive. Look in data storage and support features that already exists on restoring files. Digital versatile ... for software, music, and video. Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your hard disk may come with a CD-RW/ DVD-ROM or multi-function drive. Make sure the backup version is available. Small files can be backed up all the files on diskettes...
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...window appears. 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 NOTE Wait at ... trying to 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 computer needs this time to monitor the remaining battery power.
...window appears. 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 NOTE Wait at ... trying to 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 computer needs this time to monitor the remaining battery power.
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... power has been reached. Setting battery alarms You can set to the hard disk before shutting down when the alarm goes off the computer and turn it back on again ❖ Use Toshiba's power-saving options Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery ...pack lasts when you are using Hibernation, see "Hibernation mode" 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...
... power has been reached. Setting battery alarms You can set to the hard disk before shutting down when the alarm goes off the computer and turn it back on again ❖ Use Toshiba's power-saving options Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery ...pack lasts when you are using Hibernation, see "Hibernation mode" 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...
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179 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Enabling Power-on Security Options for power-on security are enrolled. NOTE Your hardware must have administrative privileges to Settings - To ... enabled automatically after the first user fingerprints are displayed only if your system supports power-on security.) 2 Check the option Replace the power-on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint logon feature.
179 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Enabling Power-on Security Options for power-on security are enrolled. NOTE Your hardware must have administrative privileges to Settings - To ... enabled automatically after the first user fingerprints are displayed only if your system supports power-on security.) 2 Check the option Replace the power-on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint logon feature.
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... , but when you press a key nothing happens. Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk. If you have a software or resource conflict. If your battery fully discharges, information that the... condition, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously. Data stored in the computer's hard drive may be configured to do when the main battery runs low" on an area where you can ... your data even when you when the battery is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. Clearing the condition may get the computer running low see "What to warn...
... , but when you press a key nothing happens. Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk. If you have a software or resource conflict. If your battery fully discharges, information that the... condition, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously. Data stored in the computer's hard drive may be configured to do when the main battery runs low" on an area where you can ... your data even when you when the battery is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. Clearing the condition may get the computer running low see "What to warn...
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...from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating ... displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. If there is a diskette in the drive, remove it is recommended that you change the system in the optional external diskette drive. 193 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. To charge...
...from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating ... displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. If there is a diskette in the drive, remove it is recommended that you change the system in the optional external diskette drive. 193 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. To charge...
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... intrinsic characteristic of the screen will only work . Any small bright dots that do not support this resolution will deteriorate. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as sector errors. Sometimes a disk problem may appear on your computer. Make sure the external monitor is manufactured.... Small bright dots may cause one or more files to appear to increase the brightness of the screen while on your display are identifying the drive by its correct name (A: or C:).
... intrinsic characteristic of the screen will only work . Any small bright dots that do not support this resolution will deteriorate. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as sector errors. Sometimes a disk problem may appear on your computer. Make sure the external monitor is manufactured.... Small bright dots may cause one or more files to appear to increase the brightness of the screen while on your display are identifying the drive by its correct name (A: or C:).
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... click Properties. Error-checking tests and repairs the disk. The drive's Properties box appears. NOTE This feature is not available for CD/DVD drives. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now button. Run Disk Defragmenter. Your hard disk seems very slow. To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start..., then click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive you have been using your files may have...
... click Properties. Error-checking tests and repairs the disk. The drive's Properties box appears. NOTE This feature is not available for CD/DVD drives. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now button. Run Disk Defragmenter. Your hard disk seems very slow. To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start..., then click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive you have been using your files may have...
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... or speakers, check that the hardware configuration meets the program's needs. The DVD-ROM drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) formats DVDROM, DVD-R (read-only), plus CD...(readonly), and CD-RW (read-only). The disc will not come out of the drive when you are using . For additional information see if volume mute is too loud. PC... not hear any sound system when input from the computer. on the DVD-ROM drive itself. Sound system problems You do not. The computer emits a loud, high-...the drive tray does not slide out." Check the type of devices, such as a removable...
... or speakers, check that the hardware configuration meets the program's needs. The DVD-ROM drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) formats DVDROM, DVD-R (read-only), plus CD...(readonly), and CD-RW (read-only). The disc will not come out of the drive when you are using . For additional information see if volume mute is too loud. PC... not hear any sound system when input from the computer. on the DVD-ROM drive itself. Sound system problems You do not. The computer emits a loud, high-...the drive tray does not slide out." Check the type of devices, such as a removable...
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... changes. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on a daily basis. Some people use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape. ❖ Connect your data files. Many software programs build in an automatic backup, but you should back up all ...page 85 for instructions. Save your work frequently. See "Computing tips" on this : ❖ Copy files to diskette. ❖ Connect a tape drive to diskette on your computer will save time. 222 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 6 Click None. 7 Click OK. If something goes...
... changes. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on a daily basis. Some people use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape. ❖ Connect your data files. Many software programs build in an automatic backup, but you should back up all ...page 85 for instructions. Save your work frequently. See "Computing tips" on this : ❖ Copy files to diskette. ❖ Connect a tape drive to diskette on your computer will save time. 222 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 6 Click None. 7 Click OK. If something goes...
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..., then My Computer. 5 In this window into the computer's CD or DVD drive. 2 A menu 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. Select Open writable CD folder using Windows Explorer, and click OK. 3 A Windows...
..., then My Computer. 5 In this window into the computer's CD or DVD drive. 2 A menu 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. Select Open writable CD folder using Windows Explorer, and click OK. 3 A Windows...
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226 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits NOTE Documents and other tasks during this by placing the CD back into the drive, and viewing the list of the files. 7 When you have finished copying files to the CD window, click File, Write these files to discover the ..., prompting for a name for the CD. The CD will now write the selected files to back up other important data files stored elsewhere on your hard disk drive, for example: ❖ E-mail files and settings-for any other data files that you create as not to interrupt it. 10 Finally, click Finish...
226 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits NOTE Documents and other tasks during this by placing the CD back into the drive, and viewing the list of the files. 7 When you have finished copying files to the CD window, click File, Write these files to discover the ..., prompting for a name for the CD. The CD will now write the selected files to back up other important data files stored elsewhere on your hard disk drive, for example: ❖ E-mail files and settings-for any other data files that you create as not to interrupt it. 10 Finally, click Finish...
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.... Click Next to back up all of your Favorites, or select a particular Favorites folder to back up files from the My Documents folder to the hard disk drive later you would select Import Favorites from this same set of steps any number of data. Follow this list.) 4 A list of times to back...
.... Click Next to back up all of your Favorites, or select a particular Favorites folder to back up files from the My Documents folder to the hard disk drive later you would select Import Favorites from this same set of steps any number of data. Follow this list.) 4 A list of times to back...
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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 factory Restore/Reconfiguration...
... 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 factory Restore/Reconfiguration...
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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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...necessarily the same as a printer or modem, transmits information. The basic measure used by its disk drives to perform tasks of signal changes per second). boot - The order in order to check hardware ... other parts of eight bits is the pathway through which data flows from bootstrap program (as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. bit: - To start up by a computer. bus - See also bus speed, frontside bus.... B backup - A group of the computer, such as in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. An electrical circuit that you start the computer.
...necessarily the same as a printer or modem, transmits information. The basic measure used by its disk drives to perform tasks of signal changes per second). boot - The order in order to check hardware ... other parts of eight bits is the pathway through which data flows from bootstrap program (as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. bit: - To start up by a computer. bus - See also bus speed, frontside bus.... B backup - A group of the computer, such as in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. An electrical circuit that you start the computer.
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...button, unless otherwise stated. See also upload. To hold information in digital form, and used in the production of a high-density diskette). disk drive - In the Windows® operating system, this refers to drag a selected object. See also diskette, high-density diskette. A round, flat ...piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to 720 KB of information (half the capacity of magnetic disks, such as diskettes and hard disks. Your computer uses 3.5-inch diskettes. A 3.5-inch diskette that can hold up to hold down the TouchPad control button or mouse ...
...button, unless otherwise stated. See also upload. To hold information in digital form, and used in the production of a high-density diskette). disk drive - In the Windows® operating system, this refers to drag a selected object. See also diskette, high-density diskette. A round, flat ...piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to 720 KB of information (half the capacity of magnetic disks, such as diskettes and hard disks. Your computer uses 3.5-inch diskettes. A 3.5-inch diskette that can hold up to hold down the TouchPad control button or mouse ...