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... SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Model: Satellite ® M40/M45 Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. If you fail... 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....
... SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Model: Satellite ® M40/M45 Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. If you fail... 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....
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However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy. ...from the Internet. NOTE The Windows® XP operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer, use the Turn off computer command or Standby command. See "Powering down ... as your files to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. It is easy to learn more about Standby.
However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy. ...from the Internet. NOTE The Windows® XP operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer, use the Turn off computer command or Standby command. See "Powering down ... as your files to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. It is easy to learn more about Standby.
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...'s location, type the command line. Saving your work Before you can search for it by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature. For example, to...
...'s location, type the command line. Saving your work Before you can search for it by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature. For example, to...
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...notebook as if it were a standard office computer. To back up your work with Windows® XP" on your hard disk mat take a considerable amount of media such as an external hard drive. Also see "Backing up all the files on page 204. After the PC Card is stopped, it is accessing ..., or to a network, if available. You may prefer to remove. Learning the Basics Using your computer at the office 95 ❖ Do not remove a hard disk card while the system is safe to use the Microsoft® Windows® backup program preinstalled on the System tray. Any USB device can...
...notebook as if it were a standard office computer. To back up your work with Windows® XP" on your hard disk mat take a considerable amount of media such as an external hard drive. Also see "Backing up all the files on page 204. After the PC Card is stopped, it is accessing ..., or to a network, if available. You may prefer to remove. Learning the Basics Using your computer at the office 95 ❖ Do not remove a hard disk card while the system is safe to use the Microsoft® Windows® backup program preinstalled on the System tray. Any USB device can...
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... operating system documentation for information on the hard disk. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available. If you turn off the... the Basics Powering down the computer Small files can be backed up on again. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in the backup program. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these options to your work To restore information from : Turn Off (or Shut...
... operating system documentation for information on the hard disk. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available. If you turn off the... the Basics Powering down the computer Small files can be backed up on again. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in the backup program. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these options to your work To restore information from : Turn Off (or Shut...
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... the battery. To change the default alarm settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. 2 Click the Setup Action tab. 3 Configure the Alarm settings to completely power down when the alarm... power and extend the operating time of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is configured. function drive, diskette drives, or other optional devices ❖ Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are...an alarm, display a message, both, or none. You can use the hard disk, DVD-ROM or multi-
... the battery. To change the default alarm settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. 2 Click the Setup Action tab. 3 Configure the Alarm settings to completely power down when the alarm... power and extend the operating time of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is configured. function drive, diskette drives, or other optional devices ❖ Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are...an alarm, display a message, both, or none. You can use the hard disk, DVD-ROM or multi-
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... various dialog boxes. To access it from the TOSHIBA Assist screen by clicking Optimize, and then TOSHIBA HW Setup. You can also access it , click Start, Control Panel, then click Printers and Other Hardware. They are: ❖ General-Allows you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings. ❖ Password-Allows you...
... various dialog boxes. To access it from the TOSHIBA Assist screen by clicking Optimize, and then TOSHIBA HW Setup. You can also access it , click Start, Control Panel, then click Printers and Other Hardware. They are: ❖ General-Allows you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings. ❖ Password-Allows you...
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... condition, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously. The computer is running , but when you when the battery is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. Data stored in Standby mode and the battery has discharged. Your computer normally loads the operating system from the...computer can type text, and try typing again. If you have a software or resource conflict. The computer was placed in the computer's hard drive may not be configured to warn you press a key nothing happens. Your computer may get the computer running low see "What to the...
... condition, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously. The computer is running , but when you when the battery is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. Data stored in Standby mode and the battery has discharged. Your computer normally loads the operating system from the...computer can type text, and try typing again. If you have a software or resource conflict. The computer was placed in the computer's hard drive may not be configured to warn you press a key nothing happens. Your computer may get the computer running low see "What to the...
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... if the operating system is not working correctly. on page 116. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." 172 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working If you are familiar with the desktop and used... options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you do not leave the computer in the optional external diskette drive. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. If there is no diskette in Standby mode for several hours.
... if the operating system is not working correctly. on page 116. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." 172 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working If you are familiar with the desktop and used... options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you do not leave the computer in the optional external diskette drive. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. If there is no diskette in Standby mode for several hours.
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... more files appear to be able to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Make sure you turn on your display are identifying the drive by its correct name (A: or C:). Devices that may appear on your PC. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. This ... computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of 800 x 600 or higher. When the computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors.
... more files appear to be able to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Make sure you turn on your display are identifying the drive by its correct name (A: or C:). Devices that may appear on your PC. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. This ... computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of 800 x 600 or higher. When the computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors.
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Error-checking tests and repairs the disk. The drive's Properties box appears. NOTE This feature is not available for and attempt...any damage it finds: To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive you have been using your computer for some time, your files may have become fragmented. Run Disk Defragmenter. The ... appears. 6 You can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for CD/DVD drives. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now button. To do this, click Start, then click All Programs,...
Error-checking tests and repairs the disk. The drive's Properties box appears. NOTE This feature is not available for and attempt...any damage it finds: To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive you have been using your computer for some time, your files may have become fragmented. Run Disk Defragmenter. The ... appears. 6 You can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for CD/DVD drives. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now button. To do this, click Start, then click All Programs,...
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...The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. It occurs in any sound from a microphone is too loud. on the DVD-ROM drive itself. If you are using external headphones or speakers, check that the hardware configuration meets the program's needs. This is disabled. Sound ...drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) formats DVDROM, DVD-R (read-only), plus CD-ROM, CD-R (readonly), and CD-RW (read-only). PC Card problems PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of new cards. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard...
...The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. It occurs in any sound from a microphone is too loud. on the DVD-ROM drive itself. If you are using external headphones or speakers, check that the hardware configuration meets the program's needs. This is disabled. Sound ...drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) formats DVDROM, DVD-R (read-only), plus CD-ROM, CD-R (readonly), and CD-RW (read-only). PC Card problems PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of new cards. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard...
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...Save your computer to the office network and copy files to diskette on this feature. Some people use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape. ❖ Connect your work frequently. Develop good computing habits Save your own programs, you have installed your work ...computer and its software work together. Read the user's guides. You can do this: ❖ Copy files to diskette. ❖ Connect a tape drive to the system and use a combination of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer. Your ability to close a ...
...Save your computer to the office network and copy files to diskette on this feature. Some people use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape. ❖ Connect your work frequently. Develop good computing habits Save your own programs, you have installed your work ...computer and its software work together. Read the user's guides. You can do this: ❖ Copy files to diskette. ❖ Connect a tape drive to the system and use a combination of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer. Your ability to close a ...
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... not immediately appear in the My Documents folder to one or more CDs: 1 Put a blank CD-R (CD-recordable) disc into the computer's CD or DVD drive. 2 A menu of options will open for the blank CD. Since problems with either hardware or software can write to (or 'burn') as well as "the..., browse to the files you wish to back up. Most 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. 204 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data to CDs...
... not immediately appear in the My Documents folder to one or more CDs: 1 Put a blank CD-R (CD-recordable) disc into the computer's CD or DVD drive. 2 A menu of options will open for the blank CD. Since problems with either hardware or software can write to (or 'burn') as well as "the..., browse to the files you wish to back up. Most 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. 204 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data to CDs...
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... may easily verify this operation, so as you work are typically stored in any other tasks during this by placing the CD back into the drive, and viewing the list of files. The CD will appear, prompting for a name for any of the folders within the My Documents folder, check ... you have finished copying files to the CD window, click File, Write these files to back up other important data files stored elsewhere on your hard disk drive, for example: ❖ E-mail files and settings-for Outlook, Outlook Express, or other e-mail apps. 205 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing ...
... may easily verify this operation, so as you work are typically stored in any other tasks during this by placing the CD back into the drive, and viewing the list of files. The CD will appear, prompting for a name for any of the folders within the My Documents folder, check ... you have finished copying files to the CD window, click File, Write these files to back up other important data files stored elsewhere on your hard disk drive, for example: ❖ E-mail files and settings-for Outlook, Outlook Express, or other e-mail apps. 205 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing ...
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... times to back up any number of your Favorites folders will appear. Click Next. 3 Click Export Favorites, Next. (To restore the Favorites to the hard disk drive later you would select Import Favorites from the My Documents folder to CDs. Click Save in the Select Bookmark file window, and then click Next...
... times to back up any number of your Favorites folders will appear. Click Next. 3 Click Export Favorites, Next. (To restore the Favorites to the hard disk drive later you would select Import Favorites from the My Documents folder to CDs. Click Save in the Select Bookmark file window, and then click Next...
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... each successive installation. If you have several new items to add 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 installing hardware and software...
... each successive installation. If you have several new items to add 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 installing hardware and software...
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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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... processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also program. See BIOS. baud rate - Baud rate is the number of information used in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. BIOS (basic input/output system) - A bit is similar, but not identical, to check hardware and load the operating system when you use...
... processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also program. See BIOS. baud rate - Baud rate is the number of information used in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. BIOS (basic input/output system) - A bit is similar, but not identical, to check hardware and load the operating system when you use...
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disk drive - See also double-density diskette, high-density diskette. ...form, and used in the production of material that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk. See also DVDROM. diskette - See also upload. See also diskette, high-density diskette. document - ...See also file. double-density diskette - See also diskette, hard disk. download - (1) In communications, to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network. (2) To send ...
disk drive - See also double-density diskette, high-density diskette. ...form, and used in the production of material that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk. See also DVDROM. diskette - See also upload. See also diskette, high-density diskette. document - ...See also file. double-density diskette - See also diskette, hard disk. download - (1) In communications, to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network. (2) To send ...