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... IF 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 RESULTING THEREFROM...to cause birth defects or other damage. Model: Satellite® A200 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other reproductive harm. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT ...
... IF 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 RESULTING THEREFROM...to cause birth defects or other damage. Model: Satellite® A200 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other reproductive harm. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT ...
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... 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 58 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 59 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 65 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad... an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 73 Setting up a printer 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........74 Turning off the computer 75 Options for turning off the computer 75 Using the Shut Down command 78 Using and configuring Hibernation...
... 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 58 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 59 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 65 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad... an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 73 Setting up a printer 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........74 Turning off the computer 75 Options for turning off the computer 75 Using the Shut Down command 78 Using and configuring Hibernation...
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The memory module pops up normally. NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could be a sign that you may appear when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the ...
The memory module pops up normally. NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could be a sign that you may appear when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the ...
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.... ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which gives 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 on certain models) Your computer has been configured with your computer...® will display a pop-up that you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using a writable drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default without your permission. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on your computer. Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Depending on page 59. This is...
.... ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which gives 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 on certain models) Your computer has been configured with your computer...® will display a pop-up that you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using a writable drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default without your permission. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on your computer. Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Depending on page 59. This is...
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... 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 the Windows® desktop. To create recovery CDs/DVDs: 1 Double-click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on -screen... in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to copy the hard drive recovery. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The system will prompt you to insert the appropriate number of blank CDs or DVDs to ...
... 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 the Windows® desktop. To create recovery CDs/DVDs: 1 Double-click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on -screen... in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to copy the hard drive recovery. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The system will prompt you to insert the appropriate number of blank CDs or DVDs to ...
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... then recovering it. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition ❖ Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method...
... then recovering it. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition ❖ Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method...
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A confirmation message displays reminding you that the 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 begin the recovery. Be sure to save... your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of the options, and then click Next. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select one of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default ...
A confirmation message displays reminding you that the 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 begin the recovery. Be sure to save... your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of the options, and then click Next. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select one of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default ...
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... screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. Be sure you that all data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you that the HDD has been deleted...., depending on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data...
... screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. Be sure you that all data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you that the HDD has been deleted...., depending on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data...
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.... Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. .... 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on the recovered drive will be lost ....
.... Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. .... 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on the recovered drive will be lost ....
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Getting Started 65 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 progress bar as you can rebuild the system using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer ... DVD into your optical drive and power on your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. The system will display on page 61, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen...
Getting Started 65 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 progress bar as you can rebuild the system using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer ... DVD into your optical drive and power on your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. The system will display on page 61, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen...
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...Mode Pad (Available on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on the Dual Mode Pad which provide convenient shortcuts to switch between Cursor Mode (the default mode) and... use the virtual buttons on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your hard disk drive, you to frequently used applications. 66 Getting Started Using the Dual Mode Pad Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your...
...Mode Pad (Available on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on the Dual Mode Pad which provide convenient shortcuts to switch between Cursor Mode (the default mode) and... use the virtual buttons on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your hard disk drive, you to frequently used applications. 66 Getting Started Using the Dual Mode Pad Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your...
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... operating system shut down normally, details such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer while it takes time. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all new files for files you receive via diskette, email,... tips ❖ Back up because it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on page 195. ❖ Use Error...
... operating system shut down normally, details such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer while it takes time. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all new files for files you receive via diskette, email,... tips ❖ Back up because it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on page 195. ❖ Use Error...
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.... Learning the Basics 95 Saving your program's documentation to display the Start menu. Starting a program using the Sleep or Hibernate commands, your work on the hard disk drive, diskette, flash media, or optical disc. The Start Search field appears at regular intervals.
.... Learning the Basics 95 Saving your program's documentation to display the Start menu. Starting a program using the Sleep or Hibernate commands, your work on the hard disk drive, diskette, flash media, or optical disc. The Start Search field appears at regular intervals.
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...surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. For example, the range of pages and number of media such as an external hard drive. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you create in case something happens to use the Restore page ...data storage and support features that already exists on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is the one time, use the Microsoft® Windows® backup program preinstalled on the computer's hard disk. 98 Learning the Basics Backing up your operating system documentation for software, ...
...surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. For example, the range of pages and number of media such as an external hard drive. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you create in case something happens to use the Restore page ...data storage and support features that already exists on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is the one time, use the Microsoft® Windows® backup program preinstalled on the computer's hard disk. 98 Learning the Basics Backing up your operating system documentation for software, ...
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... steps. 4 Click Change Plan Settings to choose the plan you to change basic settings. 5 Click Change Advanced Settings to access settings for battery notification levels, hard drive power save the plan changes you have performed. You can choose a predefined Power Plan or select your own custom plan. 3 Click Create a Power Plan to...
... steps. 4 Click Change Plan Settings to choose the plan you to change basic settings. 5 Click Change Advanced Settings to access settings for battery notification levels, hard drive power save the plan changes you have performed. You can choose a predefined Power Plan or select your own custom plan. 3 Click Create a Power Plan to...
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... turned off by requiring the user to pass fingerprint authentication. When the user attempts to log on authentication. If your system supports power-on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint logon feature. You have 40 seconds to swipe your computer when it is read and compared with the user's Windows®...
... turned off by requiring the user to pass fingerprint authentication. When the user attempts to log on authentication. If your system supports power-on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint logon feature. You have 40 seconds to swipe your computer when it is read and compared with the user's Windows®...
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...keys to select the boot-up device. (You may not be configured to warn you when the battery is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. Then shut down successfully message. This can be affected. Try clicking your program stops responding (see "What to do when the... main battery runs low" on page 112. Data stored in Sleep mode and have a hard disk problem, you will not be in the computer's hard drive may need to press F12 several times.) The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE/Windows Error Recovery - If Something Goes Wrong...
...keys to select the boot-up device. (You may not be configured to warn you when the battery is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. Then shut down successfully message. This can be affected. Try clicking your program stops responding (see "What to do when the... main battery runs low" on page 112. Data stored in Sleep mode and have a hard disk problem, you will not be in the computer's hard drive may need to press F12 several times.) The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE/Windows Error Recovery - If Something Goes Wrong...
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...; Copy files to a rewritable external storage device. ❖ Connect a writable optical disc or hard drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to an optical disc or hard drive. ❖ Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition.... Here are some ways you to diskette on your hard disk and start again, reloading all files...
...; Copy files to a rewritable external storage device. ❖ Connect a writable optical disc or hard drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to an optical disc or hard drive. ❖ Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition.... Here are some ways you to diskette on your hard disk and start again, reloading all files...
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...then System Restore. 2 Click Next. 3 A list of previously created Restore Points displays, showing the timestamp and description of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it was created, and then the computer will now be a recent ...list may contain Restore Points that the Restore Point you create and store on its hard drive. If it is recommended in when the chosen Restore Point was in case the internal hard drive fails. An external hard drive is not, click Back to return to step 4. 6 Close all programs and...
...then System Restore. 2 Click Next. 3 A list of previously created Restore Points displays, showing the timestamp and description of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it was created, and then the computer will now be a recent ...list may contain Restore Points that the Restore Point you create and store on its hard drive. If it is recommended in when the chosen Restore Point was in case the internal hard drive fails. An external hard drive is not, click Back to return to step 4. 6 Close all programs and...
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...tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to 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 special ...If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 197 Follow these steps to back up your computer or files to optical discs, or a hard drive: NOTE You cannot back up some files or the entire computer. Click either Back up files or Back up a scheduled backup that will...
...tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to 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 special ...If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 197 Follow these steps to back up your computer or files to optical discs, or a hard drive: NOTE You cannot back up some files or the entire computer. Click either Back up files or Back up a scheduled backup that will...