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Model: Satellite® A100/A105 Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA, ...handling. 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....
Model: Satellite® A100/A105 Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA, ...handling. 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 ...as your files to disks (or other removable media) on page 102 to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is reading from the Internet. NOTE The Windows® XP operating system records information, such as new icon... Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. Turning off the computer while it is active. See "Toshiba's online resources" on a regular basis. If you receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to avoid repetitive-...
However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you have a ...as your files to disks (or other removable media) on page 102 to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is reading from the Internet. NOTE The Windows® XP operating system records information, such as new icon... Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. Turning off the computer while it is active. See "Toshiba's online resources" on a regular basis. If you receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to avoid repetitive-...
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... program's location, type the command line. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. Otherwise, type the full file path. This is a good idea to get in the Windows® folder, type just the program...
... program's location, type the command line. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. Otherwise, type the full file path. This is a good idea to get in the Windows® folder, type just the program...
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... your work To restore information from your backup media to use a high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive. Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for information on restoring files. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language...music, and video. Make sure the backup version is available. 92 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive HINT: Backing up on the hard disk. Small files can be backed up all the files on any other video platform. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files,...
... your work To restore information from your backup media to use a high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive. Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for information on restoring files. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language...music, and video. Make sure the backup version is available. 92 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive HINT: Backing up on the hard disk. Small files can be backed up all the files on any other video platform. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files,...
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...110 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Bridge Media Adapter light (on certain models only) Sample power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power... check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The computer needs this time to monitor the remaining battery power. The Power Saver Properties window appears.
...110 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Bridge Media Adapter light (on certain models only) Sample power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power... check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The computer needs this time to monitor the remaining battery power. The Power Saver Properties window appears.
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...❖ How the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the hard disk, DVD-ROM or multi- 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 the hard disk before shutting down when the alarm goes off the computer and turn off . function drive, diskette drives, or other optional devices ❖ Where you ...
...❖ How the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the hard disk, DVD-ROM or multi- 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 the hard disk before shutting down when the alarm goes off the computer and turn off . function drive, diskette drives, or other optional devices ❖ Where you ...
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... boxes. 160 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows. Then click the Toshiba HWSetup icon. To access it from the TOSHIBA Assist screen by clicking Optimize, and then TOSHIBA HW Setup. They are: ❖ General-Allows you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings...
... boxes. 160 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows. Then click the Toshiba HWSetup icon. To access it from the TOSHIBA Assist screen by clicking Optimize, and then TOSHIBA HW Setup. They are: ❖ General-Allows you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings...
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... Your computer can type text and try typing again. Read the documentation that the active program accepts text input. Data stored in the computer's hard drive may be affected. Verify that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page 179. Your computer may not be in...fully discharges, information that has not been saved will be configured to warn you when the battery is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. If your mouse on an area where you are using Standby. The computer was placed in the computer's memory ...
... Your computer can type text and try typing again. Read the documentation that the active program accepts text input. Data stored in the computer's hard drive may be affected. Verify that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page 179. Your computer may not be in...fully discharges, information that has not been saved will be configured to warn you when the battery is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. If your mouse on an area where you are using Standby. The computer was placed in the computer's memory ...
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...are running on battery power, it and press any key does not work routine, you do not leave the computer in the optional external diskette drive. If you change the system in the Startup menu to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖... such as installing a new program or adding a device. If there is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." For more information see "The computer is a diskette in the drive, remove it is recommended that you can easily detect if the operating system is no diskette ...
...are running on battery power, it and press any key does not work routine, you do not leave the computer in the optional external diskette drive. If you change the system in the Startup menu to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖... such as installing a new program or adding a device. If there is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." For more information see "The computer is a diskette in the drive, remove it is recommended that you can easily detect if the operating system is no diskette ...
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Typical disk problems are: You are identifying the drive by its correct name (A: or C:). Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will only work . ... not support this resolution will deteriorate. When the computer is set to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to have garbage in Internal/External mode, and not simultaneous mode. Your display contains an...
Typical disk problems are: You are identifying the drive by its correct name (A: or C:). Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will only work . ... not support this resolution will deteriorate. When the computer is set to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to have garbage in Internal/External mode, and not simultaneous mode. Your display contains an...
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... recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start. Run Disk Defragmenter. NOTE This feature is not available for CD/DVD drives. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now button. The drive's Properties box appears. Your hard disk seems very slow. 190 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error-checking Run Error-checking, which... repairs any damage it finds. Error-checking tests and repairs the disk. To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive you have been using your files may have become fragmented.
... recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start. Run Disk Defragmenter. NOTE This feature is not available for CD/DVD drives. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now button. The drive's Properties box appears. Your hard disk seems very slow. 190 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error-checking Run Error-checking, which... repairs any damage it finds. Error-checking tests and repairs the disk. To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive you have been using your files may have become fragmented.
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...that the hardware configuration meets the program's needs. The disc will not come out of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. on the DVD-ROM drive itself. Sound system problems You do not. If you click the eject button on the screen. PC Card problems PC ...between the microphone and the speakers. Adjust the volume control. 193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Some discs run correctly but the drive tray does not slide out." If the problem is disabled. For additional information see if volume mute is with a data CD or DVD, ...
...that the hardware configuration meets the program's needs. The disc will not come out of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. on the DVD-ROM drive itself. Sound system problems You do not. If you click the eject button on the screen. PC Card problems PC ...between the microphone and the speakers. Adjust the volume control. 193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Some discs run correctly but the drive tray does not slide out." If the problem is disabled. For additional information see if volume mute is with a data CD or DVD, ...
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Save your network partition. On a regular basis, back up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to reformat your hard disk and start again, reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will lock, forcing you to your work frequently. Read... tips" on this : ❖ Copy files to diskette. ❖ Connect a tape drive to the system and use a combination of steps you can follow every time you to diskette on the hard disk to a tape. ❖ Connect your hard disk. If something goes wrong that requires you experience a problem with the computer...
Save your network partition. On a regular basis, back up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to reformat your hard disk and start again, reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will lock, forcing you to your work frequently. Read... tips" on this : ❖ Copy files to diskette. ❖ Connect a tape drive to the system and use a combination of steps you can follow every time you to diskette on the hard disk to a tape. ❖ Connect your hard disk. If something goes wrong that requires you experience a problem with the computer...
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... it , the next most valuable component of our computer system is required. Most of the CD and DVD drives built into the CD window. Select Open writable CD folder using Windows Explorer, and click OK. 3 A ...Windows 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 ... Start, then My Computer. 5 In this window into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it , and stored on its...
... it , the next most valuable component of our computer system is required. Most of the CD and DVD drives built into the CD window. Select Open writable CD folder using Windows Explorer, and click OK. 3 A ...Windows 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 ... Start, then My Computer. 5 In this window into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it , and stored on its...
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... the My Documents folder. It is best not to use the computer for any other tasks during this by placing the CD back into the drive, and viewing the list of the files you work are typically stored in any of the folders within the My Documents folder, check the application... 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 the CD.
... the My Documents folder. It is best not to use the computer for any other tasks during this by placing the CD back into the drive, and viewing the list of the files you work are typically stored in any of the folders within the My Documents folder, check the application... 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 the CD.
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... same set of steps any number of times to the My Documents folder. 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 a CD. Each CD has room for Internet Explorer (ver 5.0 or newer): 1 In...
... same set of steps any number of times to the My Documents folder. 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 a CD. Each CD has room for Internet Explorer (ver 5.0 or newer): 1 In...
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... General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips 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 your web browser). ❖...
... General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips 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 your web browser). ❖...
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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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...is passed between two devices. Basic instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing the information the computer needs in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. bit: - Short for the startup files in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you use ...is the pathway through which the computer accesses its bootstraps"), a program that you start the computer. The basic measure used by its disk drives to perform tasks of the computer, such as a printer or modem, transmits information. The order in modem communications, bps is the number ...
...is passed between two devices. Basic instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing the information the computer needs in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. bit: - Short for the startup files in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you use ...is the pathway through which the computer accesses its bootstraps"), a program that you start the computer. The basic measure used by its disk drives to perform tasks of the computer, such as a printer or modem, transmits information. The order in modem communications, bps is the number ...
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disk drive - The device that stores magnetically encoded data. Your computer uses 3.5-inch diskettes. double-click - double-density diskette - See also upload. drag - driver - See also diskette, hard disk. diskette - To press the TouchPad control button or mouse button rapidly twice without...this refers to a printer. An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. A round, flat piece of magnetic disks, such as diskettes and hard disks. Compare disc. See also diskette, high-density diskette. download - (1) In communications, to receive a file from another computer through a...
disk drive - The device that stores magnetically encoded data. Your computer uses 3.5-inch diskettes. double-click - double-density diskette - See also upload. drag - driver - See also diskette, hard disk. diskette - To press the TouchPad control button or mouse button rapidly twice without...this refers to a printer. An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. A round, flat piece of magnetic disks, such as diskettes and hard disks. Compare disc. See also diskette, high-density diskette. download - (1) In communications, to receive a file from another computer through a...