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...If you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. Wash hands after handling. Model: Satellite® A130/A135 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you fail to cause birth defects or other ...reproductive harm. 2 Handling the cord on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA...
...If you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. Wash hands after handling. Model: Satellite® A130/A135 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you fail to cause birth defects or other ...reproductive harm. 2 Handling the cord on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA...
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... memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options 58 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the TouchPad 64 Scrolling with the TouchPad 65 Control... an external keyboard 70 Using a mouse 70 Connecting a printer 70 Setting up a printer 71 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........72 Turning off the computer 72 Options for turning off the computer 73 Using the Shut Down command 75 Using and configuring Hibernation...
... memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options 58 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the TouchPad 64 Scrolling with the TouchPad 65 Control... an external keyboard 70 Using a mouse 70 Connecting a printer 70 Setting up a printer 71 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........72 Turning off the computer 72 Options for turning off the computer 73 Using the Shut Down command 75 Using and configuring Hibernation...
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...its center hole and edge. Overheating your dealer to a disk can block the vents. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a hard surface. Placing a magnet too close to help you. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC ...adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Avoid touching the surface of the disc. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active. Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work ❖ Never turn off the computer while it by drawing outside air into ...
...its center hole and edge. Overheating your dealer to a disk can block the vents. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a hard surface. Placing a magnet too close to help you. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC ...adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Avoid touching the surface of the disc. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active. Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work ❖ Never turn off the computer while it by drawing outside air into ...
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... your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to scan your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen appears when you may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut...
... your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to scan your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen appears when you may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut...
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... is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 57. 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can : ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your system. otherwise, click Cancel. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
... is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 57. 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can : ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your system. otherwise, click Cancel. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
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... not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system. NOTE The system will prompt you the ability to recover your hard disk drive and recover your system if the hard drive recovery partition has been deleted or the hard disk has been replaced...: 1 Double-click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on CDs or DVDs). (Sample Image) Recovery Disc Creator screen Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your computer Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Depending on your system configuration...
... not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system. NOTE The system will prompt you the ability to recover your hard disk drive and recover your system if the hard drive recovery partition has been deleted or the hard disk has been replaced...: 1 Double-click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on CDs or DVDs). (Sample Image) Recovery Disc Creator screen Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your computer Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Depending on your system configuration...
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... using the Recovery media" on -screen prompts for completing the copy process. 58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select the items you have created with a user specified size ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media ❖ Checking the HDD operating status For more information on using the Recovery media you want... (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the recovery files and applications. 4 Click Create. 5 Insert the first blank CD or DVD into your writable optical drive when prompted. 6 Follow the on page 63.
... using the Recovery media" on -screen prompts for completing the copy process. 58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select the items you have created with a user specified size ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media ❖ Checking the HDD operating status For more information on using the Recovery media you want... (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the recovery files and applications. 4 Click Create. 5 Insert the first blank CD or DVD into your writable optical drive when prompted. 6 Follow the on page 63.
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Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other...
Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other...
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...HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, ...then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to begin the recovery. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering...
...HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, ...then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to begin the recovery. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering...
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...delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the hard disk-This option deletes all data, ... lost. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you have saved your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, then click Next. Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to begin deleting the HDD.
...delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the hard disk-This option deletes all data, ... lost. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you have saved your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, then click Next. Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to begin deleting the HDD.
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... lost during the recovery process) and your information will be lost . To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the C: drive. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. If you have created other partitions (for example, if you created...
... lost during the recovery process) and your information will be lost . To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the C: drive. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. If you have created other partitions (for example, if you created...
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... appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Once complete, a message...
... appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Once complete, a message...
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...Follow the on certain models) allows you to move the cursor with your computer. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square...check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to reinstall the drivers...
...Follow the on certain models) allows you to move the cursor with your computer. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square...check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to reinstall the drivers...
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..., use the Restore page in the online Help or your operating system documentation for information on the computer's hard disk. HINT: Backing up on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is the one time, use a high-capacity backup system, such as CDs, DVDs, diskettes, or to a network, if... files can back up your work 3 Specify the print parameters. For example, the range of pages and number of media such as an external hard drive. Make sure the backup version is available. You may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. Look in the backup program. ...
..., use the Restore page in the online Help or your operating system documentation for information on the computer's hard disk. HINT: Backing up on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is the one time, use a high-capacity backup system, such as CDs, DVDs, diskettes, or to a network, if... files can back up your work 3 Specify the print parameters. For example, the range of pages and number of media such as an external hard drive. Make sure the backup version is available. You may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. Look in the backup program. ...
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... Settings to edit. The Windows® Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Windows® Power Option window 2 Select an appropriate plan for battery notification levels, hard drive power save the plan changes you want to choose the plan you have performed. This screen allows you to change basic settings. 5 Click Change Advanced...
... Settings to edit. The Windows® Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Windows® Power Option window 2 Select an appropriate plan for battery notification levels, hard drive power save the plan changes you want to choose the plan you have performed. This screen allows you to change basic settings. 5 Click Change Advanced...
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156 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Logon The fingerprint utility enables logon to your computer when it is turned off by requiring the user to pass ... to authenticate your system supports power-on security: 1 Open the Control Center and go to two more times. If your fingerprint. When power-on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint logon feature. Power-on Security. (This wizard is logged on automatically without having to swipe your system supports power-on security...
156 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Logon The fingerprint utility enables logon to your computer when it is turned off by requiring the user to pass ... to authenticate your system supports power-on security: 1 Open the Control Center and go to two more times. If your fingerprint. When power-on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint logon feature. Power-on Security. (This wizard is logged on automatically without having to swipe your system supports power-on security...
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If the indicator is glowing, the computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. Verify that has not been saved will be lost . Windows did not shut down . Your computer can be configured to warn you when the ...RESUME FAILURE/Windows Error Recovery - Insert a system diskette into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged. Data stored in the computer's hard drive may have prevented Windows® from the hard disk. The computer is connected to a live external power source. If your mouse on page 174. Try clicking your battery fully ...
If the indicator is glowing, the computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. Verify that has not been saved will be lost . Windows did not shut down . Your computer can be configured to warn you when the ...RESUME FAILURE/Windows Error Recovery - Insert a system diskette into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged. Data stored in the computer's hard drive may have prevented Windows® from the hard disk. The computer is connected to a live external power source. If your mouse on page 174. Try clicking your battery fully ...
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..., or the entire computer, to your network partition. Use Windows® to back up the information stored on the hard disk to a CD/DVD or hard drive. ❖ Connect your hard disk. Your ability to provide a fail-safe set of self-help books you should back up files or your entire... computer to a CD, DVD, or external hard disk. ❖ Copy files to diskette. ❖ Copy files to a rewritable external storage device. ❖ Connect a writable CD/DVD or hard drive to the system and use to safeguard your valuable data from a backup source will...
..., or the entire computer, to your network partition. Use Windows® to back up the information stored on the hard disk to a CD/DVD or hard drive. ❖ Connect your hard disk. Your ability to provide a fail-safe set of self-help books you should back up files or your entire... computer to a CD, DVD, or external hard disk. ❖ Copy files to diskette. ❖ Copy files to a rewritable external storage device. ❖ Connect a writable CD/DVD or hard drive to the system and use to safeguard your valuable data from a backup source will...
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...and description of your computer system is the data you create and store on battery power. Most of the CD and DVD drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it, the next most valuable component of the selected Restore Point.... with either hardware or software can write to begin the system restore. If it was in case the internal hard drive fails. Backing up the computer while running on its hard drive. Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to back up your computer or just your ...
...and description of your computer system is the data you create and store on battery power. Most of the CD and DVD drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it, the next most valuable component of the selected Restore Point.... with either hardware or software can write to begin the system restore. If it was in case the internal hard drive fails. Backing up the computer while running on its hard drive. Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to back up your computer or just your ...
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...any changes that will be performed periodically, and will only include the changes made since the last backup. 7 Follow the on hand in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click System and Maintenance. 5 Click Backup and Restore Center. 6 You can choose to ...❖ Have your factory Restore/Reconfiguration CD(s) on -screen help ensure 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 ...
...any changes that will be performed periodically, and will only include the changes made since the last backup. 7 Follow the on hand in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click System and Maintenance. 5 Click Backup and Restore Center. 6 You can choose to ...❖ Have your factory Restore/Reconfiguration CD(s) on -screen help ensure 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 ...