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...POSSIBILITY THEREOF. 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. WHEN... COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. Model: Satellite Pro® A210/A215 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) ...
...POSSIBILITY THEREOF. 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. WHEN... COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. Model: Satellite Pro® A210/A215 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) ...
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... 44 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 49 Checking total memory 51 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 52 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 53 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 54 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 59 Installing drivers and applications 60 Using the TouchPad 60 Scrolling... an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 64 Connecting a printer 64 Setting up a printer 64 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........65 Turning off the computer 66 Options for turning off the computer 66 Using the Shut Down command 69 Using and configuring ...
... 44 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 49 Checking total memory 51 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 52 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 53 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 54 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 59 Installing drivers and applications 60 Using the TouchPad 60 Scrolling... an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 64 Connecting a printer 64 Setting up a printer 64 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........65 Turning off the computer 66 Options for turning off the computer 66 Using the Shut Down command 69 Using and configuring ...
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... condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer on a hard surface. Overheating your dealer to help you could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode...power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other soft material can erase important files. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active. 36 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Never turn off the computer while it by drawing outside air into...
... condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer on a hard surface. Overheating your dealer to help you could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode...power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other soft material can erase important files. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active. 36 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Never turn off the computer while it by drawing outside air into...
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... module. If one another, you turn on top of one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. The computer could be a sign that you may appear when you turn it is highlighted, then press Enter. 50 Getting Started Adding...
... module. If one another, you turn on top of one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. The computer could be a sign that you may appear when you turn it is highlighted, then press Enter. 50 Getting Started Adding...
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... the HDD Recovery, you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your system. 52 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE From time to time, Windows® 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 ❖ Recover...
... the HDD Recovery, you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your system. 52 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE From time to time, Windows® 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 ❖ Recover...
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...the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system. Getting Started 53 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Depending on your system configuration, you may be able to copy...Start, All Programs, and then Recovery Disc Creator. 2 Select CD or DVD (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 the Windows® desktop. NOTE The system will prompt you the ...
...the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system. Getting Started 53 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Depending on your system configuration, you may be able to copy...Start, All Programs, and then Recovery Disc Creator. 2 Select CD or DVD (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 the Windows® desktop. NOTE The system will prompt you the ...
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... the on using the Recovery media you have created with a user specified size ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media" on page 59. 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...
... the on using the Recovery media you have created with a user specified size ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media" on page 59. 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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... the computer. The options are: ❖ Recovery of the options, and then click Next. Getting Started 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system using the utilities stored on your computer's... HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering it. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba...
... the computer. The options are: ❖ Recovery of the options, and then click Next. Getting Started 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system using the utilities stored on your computer's... HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering it. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba...
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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. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to...your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all data ...
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. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to...your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all data ...
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...To delete the 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 can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk. This may take several hours, .... 5 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click...
...To delete the 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 can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk. This may take several hours, .... 5 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click...
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... the recovery process. Be sure to save your keyboard to external media first. 58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. Be sure you make your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover...
... the recovery process. Be sure to save your keyboard to external media first. 58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. Be sure you make your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover...
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...): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your keyboard to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow...
...): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your keyboard to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow...
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.... 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you to move the cursor with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The...slide your finger from right to left. 60 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the...
.... 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you to move the cursor with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The...slide your finger from right to left. 60 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the...
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... ❖ Do not turn off backing up your files to disks (or other removable media) on page 73 to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. This precaution is active. However, if your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. NOTE The Windows® operating..."Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. If you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all new files for files you have a separate backup copy.
... ❖ Do not turn off backing up your files to disks (or other removable media) on page 73 to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. This precaution is active. However, if your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. NOTE The Windows® operating..."Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. If you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all new files for files you have a separate backup copy.
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...the existing file. 88 Learning the Basics Backing up 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. Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your work 3 Specify... the print parameters. Look in the backup program. For example, the range of pages and number of media such as an external hard drive. Small files can back up several files at one you try to different types of copies to a network, if available. Make sure the ...
...the existing file. 88 Learning the Basics Backing up 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. Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your work 3 Specify... the print parameters. Look in the backup program. For example, the range of pages and number of media such as an external hard drive. Small files can back up several files at one you try to different types of copies to a network, if available. Make sure the ...
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... then Power Options. The Windows® Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Windows® Power Options window 2 Select an appropriate plan for battery notification levels, hard drive power save the plan changes you want to edit. 104 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Power Plans You can click on the plus signs...
... then Power Options. The Windows® Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Windows® Power Options window 2 Select an appropriate plan for battery notification levels, hard drive power save the plan changes you want to edit. 104 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Power Plans You can click on the plus signs...
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... Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer If you are using Sleep mode. Your computer may be in the computer's hard drive may have a hard disk problem, you will not be configured to the problem instead of restarting the system. Your computer normally loads the operating system ...text and try typing again. Try clicking your data even when you to warn you when the battery is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. Then shut down successfully message. The computer is running , but when you can happen if the computer was displayed, a...
... Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer If you are using Sleep mode. Your computer may be in the computer's hard drive may have a hard disk problem, you will not be configured to the problem instead of restarting the system. Your computer normally loads the operating system ...text and try typing again. Try clicking your data even when you to warn you when the battery is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. Then shut down successfully message. The computer is running , but when you can happen if the computer was displayed, a...
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.... ❖ 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 a combination of any movie or title you should not rely solely on this : ❖ Use the Windows® operating system... a backup source will lock, forcing you can never predict when your network partition. If the screen saver is enabled, it runs on the hard disk to a CD/DVD or hard drive. ❖ Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to turn off the display. 4 Click Save changes. Some people use...
.... ❖ 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 a combination of any movie or title you should not rely solely on this : ❖ Use the Windows® operating system... a backup source will lock, forcing you can never predict when your network partition. If the screen saver is enabled, it runs on the hard disk to a CD/DVD or hard drive. ❖ Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to turn off the display. 4 Click Save changes. Some people use...
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... and DVD writers are also widely available. NOTE If you choose to back up your entire computer, you create and store on its hard drive. For more help to complete your backup. 176 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data or your entire computer... your important files to CDs, DVDs, or hard drives. Since problems with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your computer system may be performed periodically, and will be a recent backup of the CD and DVD drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to (or ...
... and DVD writers are also widely available. NOTE If you choose to back up your entire computer, you create and store on its hard drive. For more help to complete your backup. 176 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data or your entire computer... your important files to CDs, DVDs, or hard drives. Since problems with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your computer system may be performed periodically, and will be a recent backup of the CD and DVD drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to (or ...
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... easier to determine the origin of any changes that the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one item 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 installing...
... easier to determine the origin of any changes that the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one item 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 installing...