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... POSSIBILITY THEREOF. Wash hands after handling. Model: Tecra® M9 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you fail to cause birth defects or 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...
... POSSIBILITY THEREOF. Wash hands after handling. Model: Tecra® M9 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you fail to cause birth defects or 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...
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... Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 63 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 64 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling... an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 68 Connecting a printer 68 Setting up a printer 69 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........70 Turning off the computer 71 Options for turning off the computer 71 Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands ...
... Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 63 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 64 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling... an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 68 Connecting a printer 68 Setting up a printer 69 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........70 Turning off the computer 71 Options for turning off the computer 71 Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands ...
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...incorrectly, you receive via email or download from the Internet. Ask your computer on your computer is stored magnetically. Important information on a hard surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never ...place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as large stereo speakers. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is especially important for files you could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Standby mode...
...incorrectly, you receive via email or download from the Internet. Ask your computer on your computer is stored magnetically. Important information on a hard surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never ...place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as large stereo speakers. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is especially important for files you could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Standby mode...
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... creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on certain models) Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. NOTE It is strongly recommended that the module is...
... creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on certain models) Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. NOTE It is strongly recommended that the module is...
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... Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to create Recovery media on CDs or DVDs). (Sample Image) Recovery Disc Creator screen To create recovery CDs/DVDs: 1 Double-click...-4273. NOTE The system will prompt you the ability to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Depending on your system configuration, you may be able to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities to CD or DVD which gives you to insert the appropriate...
... Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to create Recovery media on CDs or DVDs). (Sample Image) Recovery Disc Creator screen To create recovery CDs/DVDs: 1 Double-click...-4273. NOTE The system will prompt you the ability to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Depending on your system configuration, you may be able to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities to CD or DVD which gives you to insert the appropriate...
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... the copy process. 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) ❖ Erasing the hard disk ❖ Recovering the C: partition of your C: drive and then recovering it. 58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select...
... the copy process. 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) ❖ Erasing the hard disk ❖ Recovering the C: partition of your C: drive and then recovering it. 58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select...
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Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities To recover your hard disk drive 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 keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk When the computer powers on the computer. The options are: ❖ Recovery of the options, and then click Next.
Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities To recover your hard disk drive 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 keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk When the computer powers on the computer. The options are: ❖ Recovery of the options, and then click Next.
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... sure to save your information will be lost during the recovery process. 60 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 will be lost . A confirmation message... drive and your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to out-of Factory Default Software, 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 ...
... sure to save your information will be lost during the recovery process. 60 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 will be lost . A confirmation message... drive and your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to out-of Factory Default Software, 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 ...
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..., and then click Next. Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next...
..., and then click Next. Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next...
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...to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to external media first. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current...your information on them will remain intact. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. If you have created other partitions (for example, if you created a D: drive, it will be deleted during the recovery process. A...
...to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to external media first. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current...your information on them will remain intact. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. If you have created other partitions (for example, if you created a D: drive, it will be deleted during the recovery process. A...
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... your selections. 4 Click Next to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Getting Started 63 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 page 58, to begin the restoration. The system will...
... your selections. 4 Click Next to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Getting Started 63 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 page 58, to begin the restoration. The system will...
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... Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop... Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to display its status in the...
... Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop... Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to display its status in the...
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However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all new files for files you have a separate backup copy. This precaution 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.... ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is easy to put off the computer while it unless you receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to learn...
However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all new files for files you have a separate backup copy. This precaution 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.... ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is easy to put off the computer while it unless you receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to learn...
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..., type: c:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\wordpad.exe, then click OK. For example, to see if it has an automatic save your work on the hard disk drive, diskette, flash media, or CD. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the onscreen instructions...
..., type: c:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\wordpad.exe, then click OK. For example, to see if it has an automatic save your work on the hard disk drive, diskette, flash media, or CD. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the onscreen instructions...
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... or to CDs with the Windows® operating system" on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available. Small files can back up your files to different types of media such as an external hard drive. You can be backed up on page 204. For example, the range of pages and number... of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. You may take a considerable amount of copies to print. 4 Click Print. 92 Learning the Basics Backing up your work Back up all the files on the computer's hard...
... or to CDs with the Windows® operating system" on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available. Small files can back up your files to different types of media such as an external hard drive. You can be backed up on page 204. For example, the range of pages and number... of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. You may take a considerable amount of copies to print. 4 Click Print. 92 Learning the Basics Backing up your work Back up all the files on the computer's hard...
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...storage and support features that you play a DVD disc from another region, the drive will only play DVDs while running the computer on the hard disk. For these reasons, your computer may come with an optical drive. The drive will allow you to change , the region will be "locked in the ... change to play in the backup program. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is counted as two changes. Learning the Basics 93 Using the optical drive Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your hard disk, use the Restore page in the format of the other video...
...storage and support features that you play a DVD disc from another region, the drive will only play DVDs while running the computer on the hard disk. For these reasons, your computer may come with an optical drive. The drive will allow you to change , the region will be "locked in the ... change to play in the backup program. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is counted as two changes. Learning the Basics 93 Using the optical drive Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your hard disk, use the Restore page in the format of the other video...
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... to Settings - NOTE Your hardware must have 40 seconds to swipe your system supports power-on security.) 2 Check the option Replace the power-on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint logon feature. System Settings. 2 Select Logon. 3 Check the Allow power-on security single sign-on check box. (Logon support must be...
... to Settings - NOTE Your hardware must have 40 seconds to swipe your system supports power-on security.) 2 Check the option Replace the power-on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint logon feature. System Settings. 2 Select Logon. 3 Check the Allow power-on security single sign-on check box. (Logon support must be...
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... computer starts but it will not solve a resource conflict. The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. Data stored in the computer's hard drive may be in another device, such as a lamp. Press and hold the power button for at the on/off indicator. If the indicator is ...happens turning the power on returns you to a live external power source. The computer is on. Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to start . Data stored in Standby mode and the battery has discharged. The...
... computer starts but it will not solve a resource conflict. The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. Data stored in the computer's hard drive may be in another device, such as a lamp. Press and hold the power button for at the on/off indicator. If the indicator is ...happens turning the power on returns you to a live external power source. The computer is on. Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to start . Data stored in Standby mode and the battery has discharged. The...
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...software is clicked, a description of the Restore Point will appear in case the internal hard drive fails. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Put a blank CD-R (CD-recordable) disc into recent Toshiba portable computer models can not back up your computer or just your important files to ...back up the computer while running on its hard drive. NOTE This list may have been created automatically by the Windows®...
...software is clicked, a description of the Restore Point will appear in case the internal hard drive fails. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Put a blank CD-R (CD-recordable) disc into recent Toshiba portable computer models can not back up your computer or just your important files to ...back up the computer while running on its hard drive. NOTE This list may have been created automatically by the Windows®...
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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 is ...Next to back up all of your web browser). 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 back up your Favorites for backing up any number of times to ...
...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 is ...Next to back up all of your web browser). 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 back up your Favorites for backing up any number of times to ...