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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 ...data. Model: Satellite® P300 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND...
...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 ...data. Model: Satellite® P300 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND...
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...optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 Creating Recovery DVDs 62 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 67 Installing drivers and applications 68 Using the TouchPad 68 Scrolling ... an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 73 Connecting a printer 73 Setting up a printer 74 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 ...
...optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 Creating Recovery DVDs 62 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 67 Installing drivers and applications 68 Using the TouchPad 68 Scrolling ... an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 73 Connecting a printer 73 Setting up a printer 74 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 ...
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.... NOTE If 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. If one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module.
.... NOTE If 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. If one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module.
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... doing things on your computer without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your computer. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on page 62. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module...
... doing things on your computer without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your computer. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on page 62. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module...
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...If your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support 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. You can also launch ...
...If your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support 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. You can also launch ...
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When the computer powers 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 partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of recovering your system using the utilities stored...
When the computer powers 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 partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of recovering your system using the utilities stored...
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...options, and then click Next. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select one of -box-state, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of box state ...deletes all data will be lost . 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...
...options, and then click Next. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select one of -box-state, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of box state ...deletes all data will be lost . 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...
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...all of your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to delete 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 have saved your HDD. (...to restart the computer. To delete the data and partitions from the hard disk. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you to begin deleting the HDD. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 65 Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you that all data will be lost....
...all of your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to delete 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 have saved your HDD. (...to restart the computer. To delete the data and partitions from the hard disk. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you to begin deleting the HDD. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 65 Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you that all data will be lost....
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... intact. To resize and recover your information will be affected and will be lost during the recovery process) and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to external media first. Be...restoration. NOTE The size of the C: drive will be lost . To recover only your keyboard to external media first. Be sure to save your selections. Be sure you make your work to restart the computer. 66 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the...
... intact. To resize and recover your information will be affected and will be lost during the recovery process) and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to external media first. Be...restoration. NOTE The size of the C: drive will be lost . To recover only your keyboard to external media first. Be sure to save your selections. Be sure you make your work to restart the computer. 66 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the...
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...restart the computer. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on your keyboard to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your... begin the restoration. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option and press Enter. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 67 4 Click Next to "Creating Recovery DVDs" on page 62): 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical...
...restart the computer. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on your keyboard to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your... begin the restoration. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option and press Enter. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 67 4 Click Next to "Creating Recovery DVDs" on page 62): 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical...
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..., push your finger forward on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the... To move it to the left . 68 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 My Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight...
..., push your finger forward on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the... To move it to the left . 68 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 My Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight...
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...Shut Down command or Sleep command. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer while it is especially important for viruses. This precaution is reading from the Internet. ...be lost. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on it takes time. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its ...
...Shut Down command or Sleep command. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer while it is especially important for viruses. This precaution is reading from the Internet. ...be lost. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on it takes time. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its ...
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... dialog box. If you are currently working with , click File, and then Save As, and give it has an automatic save your work on the hard disk drive, diskette, flash media, or optical disc. Many programs offer a feature that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store... the document and to do. Check your program's documentation to see if it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As dialog box 3 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be there when you resume. If you created a new document, your Windows®-based application, click File...
... dialog box. If you are currently working with , click File, and then Save As, and give it has an automatic save your work on the hard disk drive, diskette, flash media, or optical disc. Many programs offer a feature that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store... the document and to do. Check your program's documentation to see if it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As dialog box 3 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be there when you resume. If you created a new document, your Windows®-based application, click File...
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...available. HINT: Backing up all the files you create in case something happens to your hard disk may prefer to use the Microsoft® Windows® backup program preinstalled on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is not on, turn it on now. 2 In your entire computer with the ...box. (Sample Image) Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. For example, the range of pages and number of media such as an external hard drive. Also see "Backing up your data or your Windows®-based application, click File, and then Print. Small files can back up your files to...
...available. HINT: Backing up all the files you create in case something happens to your hard disk may prefer to use the Microsoft® Windows® backup program preinstalled on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is not on, turn it on now. 2 In your entire computer with the ...box. (Sample Image) Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. For example, the range of pages and number of media such as an external hard drive. Also see "Backing up your data or your Windows®-based application, click File, and then Print. Small files can back up your files to...
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...Help or your computer may come with your hard disk, use the Restore page in the format of the other video platform. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you play a DVD disc from another region, the drive will allow you play DVDs from that ...information from your backup media to your computer. On the fourth change, the region will only play DVDs while running the computer on the hard disk. The drive will automatically change regions four times. That is recommended that you to change to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you...
...Help or your computer may come with your hard disk, use the Restore page in the format of the other video platform. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you play a DVD disc from another region, the drive will allow you play DVDs from that ...information from your backup media to your computer. On the fourth change, the region will only play DVDs while running the computer on the hard disk. The drive will automatically change regions four times. That is recommended that you to change to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you...
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... set the Power Plan. You can click on the plus signs to expand each item. 6 Click Save Changes to access settings for battery notification levels, hard drive power save the plan changes you have performed. By default the three power plans Balanced, Power Saver, and High Performance are available for each item...
... set the Power Plan. You can click on the plus signs to expand each item. 6 Click Save Changes to access settings for battery notification levels, hard drive power save the plan changes you have performed. By default the three power plans Balanced, Power Saver, and High Performance are available for each item...
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...computer may get the computer running low see "Problems that are easy to warn you when the battery is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. To clear the condition, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously. Clearing the condition may be configured to fix" on ...may not be able to the problem instead of restarting the system. Then shut down successfully message. Your computer can be in the computer's hard drive may need to a live external power source. 166 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer If you are using Sleep...
...computer may get the computer running low see "Problems that are easy to warn you when the battery is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. To clear the condition, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously. Clearing the condition may be configured to fix" on ...may not be able to the problem instead of restarting the system. Then shut down successfully message. Your computer can be in the computer's hard drive may need to a live external power source. 166 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer If you are using Sleep...
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.... See "Computing tips" on your entire computer to an optical disc, or external hard disk. ❖ Copy files to a rewritable external storage device. ❖ Connect a writable optical disc or hard drive to the system and use specialized software to your own programs, you learn about how the computer and ... and start again, reloading all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on the hard disk to an optical disc or hard drive. ❖ Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to copy everything on a daily basis. Your local computer store or book ...
.... See "Computing tips" on your entire computer to an optical disc, or external hard disk. ❖ Copy files to a rewritable external storage device. ❖ Connect a writable optical disc or hard drive to the system and use specialized software to your own programs, you learn about how the computer and ... and start again, reloading all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on the hard disk to an optical disc or hard drive. ❖ Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to copy everything on a daily basis. Your local computer store or book ...
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... labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by applications when they were installed. 4 Select the Restore Point you create and store on its hard drive. External optical disc writers are also widely available. No additional software is recommended in when the chosen Restore Point was created, and ...then the computer will now be automatically restarted. NOTE This list may be a recent backup of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it is not, click Back to return to step 4. 6 ...
... labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by applications when they were installed. 4 Select the Restore Point you create and store on its hard drive. External optical disc writers are also widely available. No additional software is recommended in when the chosen Restore Point was created, and ...then the computer will now be automatically restarted. NOTE This list may be a recent backup of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it is not, click Back to return to step 4. 6 ...
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For more 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 ... in prior to set a Restore Point (see "Backing up ." Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it was 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 complete your web browser). ...
For more 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 ... in prior to set a Restore Point (see "Backing up ." Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it was 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 complete your web browser). ...