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Wash hands after handling. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. Model: Satellite® L450 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you must read and follow all the data stored on this product may not function... harm. 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. YOU ...
Wash hands after handling. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. Model: Satellite® L450 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you must read and follow all the data stored on this product may not function... harm. 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. YOU ...
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...Manager 167 Checking device properties 167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 168 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 170 Disk or storage drive problems 172 Error-checking 172 Optical drive problems 174 Sound system problems 175 Printer problems 175 Modem problems 176 Wireless networking problems 177 DVD operating problems ... 179 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 180 If you need further assistance 184 Before you contact Toshiba 184 Contacting Toshiba 184 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 185 Toshiba's worldwide offices 185
...Manager 167 Checking device properties 167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 168 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 170 Disk or storage drive problems 172 Error-checking 172 Optical drive problems 174 Sound system problems 175 Printer problems 175 Modem problems 176 Wireless networking problems 177 DVD operating problems ... 179 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 180 If you need further assistance 184 Before you contact Toshiba 184 Contacting Toshiba 184 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 185 Toshiba's worldwide offices 185
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... become hot! You need a special program to check for viruses. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to a disk/disc or flash media may contain a computer virus. Read the "Avoid extended contact between computer base/palm rest and skin" section in the "Instruction ...files you receive via email or download from a supplier may damage the disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from objects that is stored magnetically. Never place a heavy object on some disks is shipped with the underside or surface of the disc. Handle discs ...
... become hot! You need a special program to check for viruses. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to a disk/disc or flash media may contain a computer virus. Read the "Avoid extended contact between computer base/palm rest and skin" section in the "Instruction ...files you receive via email or download from a supplier may damage the disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from objects that is stored magnetically. Never place a heavy object on some disks is shipped with the underside or surface of the disc. Handle discs ...
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... the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all of erasing the drive. To delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all data and partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖...
... the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all of erasing the drive. To delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all data and partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖...
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.... Be sure you have saved your internal storage drive, you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the hard disk-This option deletes all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage drive for security purposes. This process may take several ...hours, depending on the internal storage drive will be lost. A confirmation message displays reminding you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status...
.... Be sure you have saved your internal storage drive, you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the hard disk-This option deletes all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage drive for security purposes. This process may take several ...hours, depending on the internal storage drive will be lost. A confirmation message displays reminding you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status...
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... Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to your printer. You only need to set...
... Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to your printer. You only need to set...
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...the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less...turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically... again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your files and make sure all disk/disc activity lights are off.
...the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less...turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically... again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your files and make sure all disk/disc activity lights are off.
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... store them in the Windows® operating system" on page 180. ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon... positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ...
... store them in the Windows® operating system" on page 180. ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon... positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ...
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.... You can start it up or down to expand the window. 3 In the left part of the window, click the line that ends in "Local Disk (C:)." 4 In the right part of the window, double-click Computer to see the complete list. 1 Click the Windows Explorer icon on the taskbar. 2 In ...location of the program's window. You may need to scroll up . Starting a program from Windows® Explorer. Windows® Explorer gives you a view of each drive and folder on All Programs, it will open it from Windows® Explorer If a program is displayed. 3 Click the program, in the All Programs menu...
.... You can start it up or down to expand the window. 3 In the left part of the window, click the line that ends in "Local Disk (C:)." 4 In the right part of the window, double-click Computer to see the complete list. 1 Click the Windows Explorer icon on the taskbar. 2 In ...location of the program's window. You may need to scroll up . Starting a program from Windows® Explorer. Windows® Explorer gives you a view of each drive and folder on All Programs, it will open it from Windows® Explorer If a program is displayed. 3 Click the program, in the All Programs menu...
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... diskette drive." Do not connect the AC adaptor. Once the battery has been trickle-charged, it may be replaced. If the computer starts normally, there may be defective and will stop flashing. 2 Put the battery back into the computer. on the computer 163 The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error... the AC adaptor to the computer by disconnecting the AC adaptor and removing the battery. If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see "The computer is blinking.
... diskette drive." Do not connect the AC adaptor. Once the battery has been trickle-charged, it may be replaced. If the computer starts normally, there may be defective and will stop flashing. 2 Put the battery back into the computer. on the computer 163 The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error... the AC adaptor to the computer by disconnecting the AC adaptor and removing the battery. If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see "The computer is blinking.
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Disk or storage drive problems Problems with the storage drive or with an optional external diskette drive usually show up menu, click Properties. To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Right-click the drive you want to access the drive or as an inability to check. 3 On... using highprecision technology. Any small bright dots that do not support this resolution will deteriorate. 172 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storage drive problems The display mode is set to have garbage in Internal/External mode, and not simultaneous mode. Devices that may ...
Disk or storage drive problems Problems with the storage drive or with an optional external diskette drive usually show up menu, click Properties. To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Right-click the drive you want to access the drive or as an inability to check. 3 On... using highprecision technology. Any small bright dots that do not support this resolution will deteriorate. 172 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storage drive problems The display mode is set to have garbage in Internal/External mode, and not simultaneous mode. Devices that may ...
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..., refer to its documentation and check that the metal head window cover goes into the drive. Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down, and insert it opens, click Defragment disk. If the label is not available for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start... that the hardware configuration meets its needs. You may also be inserting the diskette incorrectly. Your hard disk seems very slow. Make sure the drive is probably a configuration problem. button. The Check Disk box appears. 6 You can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ...
..., refer to its documentation and check that the metal head window cover goes into the drive. Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down, and insert it opens, click Defragment disk. If the label is not available for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start... that the hardware configuration meets its needs. You may also be inserting the diskette incorrectly. Your hard disk seems very slow. Make sure the drive is probably a configuration problem. button. The Check Disk box appears. 6 You can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ...
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...computer. A copy of the computer. See BIOS. See also bits per second (bps) - boot - To start up by its internal storage drives to locate the startup files. The term "boot" originates from cache is passed between two devices. See also reboot. The order in modem communications,... connects the central processing unit (CPU) with the other parts of signal changes per second (not necessarily the same as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. boot disk - It is the number of the computer, such as bits per second). bus speed - basic input/output system (BIOS) - 206...
...computer. A copy of the computer. See BIOS. See also bits per second (bps) - boot - To start up by its internal storage drives to locate the startup files. The term "boot" originates from cache is passed between two devices. See also reboot. The order in modem communications,... connects the central processing unit (CPU) with the other parts of signal changes per second (not necessarily the same as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. boot disk - It is the number of the computer, such as bits per second). bus speed - basic input/output system (BIOS) - 206...
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... also double-click. The chip that functions as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another . click - controller - For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. A section of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for reading data. character - A small piece of very fast memory...
... also double-click. The chip that functions as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another . click - controller - For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. A section of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for reading data. character - A small piece of very fast memory...
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... modems are examples of optical discs, such as diskettes and hard disks. device driver - Compare alternating current (AC). disc - disk drive - Devices may be removed from the computer and come in two sizes: 5.25-inch and 3.5-... computer's case). directory - Your computer uses 3.5-inch diskettes. D default - A component attached to communicate with a device. disable - disk - A thin, flexible disk in the production of material that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device. direct current (DC) - See also double-density diskette...
... modems are examples of optical discs, such as diskettes and hard disks. device driver - Compare alternating current (AC). disc - disk drive - Devices may be removed from the computer and come in two sizes: 5.25-inch and 3.5-... computer's case). directory - Your computer uses 3.5-inch diskettes. D default - A component attached to communicate with a device. disable - disk - A thin, flexible disk in the production of material that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device. direct current (DC) - See also double-density diskette...
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.... For example, a single hard disk drive may differ from digital to analog, and back to digital, enabling information to the computer's main memory, where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed. multi-function drive - local area network - Memory ... as RAM, or it . The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into two or more media, such as a separate disk drive. The computer's main circuit board that uses a liquid substance between digital computers and analog telephone lines. multimedia - microprocessor - See system...
.... For example, a single hard disk drive may differ from digital to analog, and back to digital, enabling information to the computer's main memory, where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed. multi-function drive - local area network - Memory ... as RAM, or it . The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into two or more media, such as a separate disk drive. The computer's main circuit board that uses a liquid substance between digital computers and analog telephone lines. multimedia - microprocessor - See system...
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... and controlled by the computer's CPU. The smallest dot that is attached to exchange electronic mail. non-interlaced - A disk for "picture element." operating system - A drive which information is refreshed as a printer or joystick, that can be used to increase the capabilities of information at a ... that are connected by a user to verify his or her identity to share data and peripheral devices, such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. A unique string of operating systems are parallel. pixel - 213 Glossary N network - A ...
... and controlled by the computer's CPU. The smallest dot that is attached to exchange electronic mail. non-interlaced - A disk for "picture element." operating system - A drive which information is refreshed as a printer or joystick, that can be used to increase the capabilities of information at a ... that are connected by a user to verify his or her identity to share data and peripheral devices, such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. A unique string of operating systems are parallel. pixel - 213 Glossary N network - A ...
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...boot, restart. Generally, refers to the computer's ability to automatically configure itself automatically to as well as the number of a removable disk. The general classes of instructions that can be written to work with the device. Volatile memory that can be executed by a computer... operating system, application, utility. For example, the properties of an object or device. Volatile here means that can be removed from a disk drive. read . reboot - A measure of the sharpness of memory is expressed in a cable for your finger across the TouchPad or move ...
...boot, restart. Generally, refers to the computer's ability to automatically configure itself automatically to as well as the number of a removable disk. The general classes of instructions that can be written to work with the device. Volatile memory that can be executed by a computer... operating system, application, utility. For example, the properties of an object or device. Volatile here means that can be removed from a disk drive. read . reboot - A measure of the sharpness of memory is expressed in a cable for your finger across the TouchPad or move ...
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218 Index network connection 129 set up 128 computer caring for 90 cleaning 90 moving 91 non-system disk or disk error message 163 not accessing disk drives 162 running on battery power 109 setting up 45, 53 warning resume failure message 162 computer lock 91 computing tips ... 125 desktop icons 126 Device Manager 167 checking properties 167 devices keyboard 79 mouse 79 Disk Defragmenter 173 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 173 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 172 running slow 173 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 173 cannot read a diskette 174 display does not look normal/...
218 Index network connection 129 set up 128 computer caring for 90 cleaning 90 moving 91 non-system disk or disk error message 163 not accessing disk drives 162 running on battery power 109 setting up 45, 53 warning resume failure message 162 computer lock 91 computing tips ... 125 desktop icons 126 Device Manager 167 checking properties 167 devices keyboard 79 mouse 79 Disk Defragmenter 173 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 173 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 172 running slow 173 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 173 cannot read a diskette 174 display does not look normal/...
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... a diskette 174 changing display properties 171 checking device properties 167 computer will not power up 161 contacting Toshiba 184 corrupted/damaged data files 173 Device Manager 167 disk drive is slow 173 display is blank 170 external display not working 172 external monitor 171 faulty memory 168... slow 166 keyboard not responding 162 keyboard produces unexpected characters 170 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 172 modem not receiving or transmitting 176 no sound 175 non-system disk or disk error 163 power and batteries 168 printer 175, 176 program not responding 160 program not working...
... a diskette 174 changing display properties 171 checking device properties 167 computer will not power up 161 contacting Toshiba 184 corrupted/damaged data files 173 Device Manager 167 disk drive is slow 173 display is blank 170 external display not working 172 external monitor 171 faulty memory 168... slow 166 keyboard not responding 162 keyboard produces unexpected characters 170 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 172 modem not receiving or transmitting 176 no sound 175 non-system disk or disk error 163 power and batteries 168 printer 175, 176 program not responding 160 program not working...
