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... usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. Wash hands after handling. Model: Satellite® A300 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you must read and follow all set-up copies of all the data ... of the data. 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...
... usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. Wash hands after handling. Model: Satellite® A300 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you must read and follow all set-up copies of all the data ... of the data. 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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... 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 58 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 59 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 65 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the TouchPad 66 Scrolling... an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Turning off the computer 73 Options for turning off the computer 74 Using the Shut Down command 76 Using and configuring ...
... 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 58 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 59 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 65 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the TouchPad 66 Scrolling... an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Turning off the computer 73 Options for turning off the computer 74 Using the Shut Down command 76 Using and configuring ...
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... down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to scan your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. When Safe Mode is highlighted, then...
... down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to scan your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. When Safe Mode is highlighted, then...
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... 59. If your optical disc drive is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to the factory-set default. ❖ Recover just your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you the ability 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 your...
... 59. If your optical disc drive is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to the factory-set default. ❖ Recover just your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you the ability 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 your...
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...first blank CD or DVD into your writable optical drive when prompted. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts for completing 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 media" on CDs or...3 Select the items you have created with the preceding steps see "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 the HDD without changing...
...first blank CD or DVD into your writable optical drive when prompted. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts for completing 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 media" on CDs or...3 Select the items you have created with the preceding steps see "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 the HDD without changing...
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... sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your...
... sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your...
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...Select Recover to out-of-box-state, and then click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the ...Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the recovery. 62 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 .
...Select Recover to out-of-box-state, and then click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the ...Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the recovery. 62 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 .
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... to begin deleting the HDD. Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and...10070; Delete all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. To delete the 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 that the HDD has been deleted...
... to begin deleting the HDD. Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and...10070; Delete all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. To delete the 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 that the HDD has been deleted...
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...will not be lost . Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to... intact. If you have created other partitions (for example, if you have saved your work to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB increments. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the...
...will not be lost . Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to... intact. If you have created other partitions (for example, if you have saved your work to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB increments. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the...
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Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you make your optical drive and power on page 60, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The boot menu appears.... your selections. 4 Click Next to begin the restoration. Getting Started 65 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 the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press...
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you make your optical drive and power on page 60, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The boot menu appears.... your selections. 4 Click Next to begin the restoration. Getting Started 65 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 the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press...
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... to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor with your computer. 66 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Checking the HDD operating... its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click My Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor ...
... to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor with your computer. 66 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Checking the HDD operating... its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click My Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor ...
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... 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 if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system... and system configuration backup in a safe place. If you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all new files for files you have a separate backup copy.
... 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 if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system... and system configuration backup in a safe place. If you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all new files for files you have a separate backup copy.
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... example uses the Start menu's Start Search field to start WordPad: 1 Click Start to see if it has an automatic save your work on the hard disk drive, diskette, flash media, or optical disc. This is one of the most important rules of computing. When you turn off the computer using the...
... example uses the Start menu's Start Search field to start WordPad: 1 Click Start to see if it has an automatic save your work on the hard disk drive, diskette, flash media, or optical disc. This is one of the most important rules of computing. When you turn off the computer using the...
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...to overwrite a file that are not available on any other video platform. Make sure the backup version is available. Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for information on restoring files. Learning the Basics 95 Backing up your data or your entire computer.... TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to different types of media such as an external hard drive. These features include widescreen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus.
...to overwrite a file that are not available on any other video platform. Make sure the backup version is available. Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for information on restoring files. Learning the Basics 95 Backing up your data or your entire computer.... TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to different types of media such as an external hard drive. These features include widescreen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus.
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Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Bridge media indicator light* Hard disk drive light *Available on /off light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 109 HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the on certain models (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations When the on/off light ( ).
Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Bridge media indicator light* Hard disk drive light *Available on /off light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 109 HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the on certain models (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations When the on/off light ( ).
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This screen allows you have performed. By default the three power plans Balanced, Power Saver, and High Performance are satisfactory for battery notification levels, hard drive power save the plan changes you to change basic settings. 5 Click Change Advanced Settings to access settings for most people and do not need to ...
This screen allows you have performed. By default the three power plans Balanced, Power Saver, and High Performance are satisfactory for battery notification levels, hard drive power save the plan changes you to change basic settings. 5 Click Change Advanced Settings to access settings for most people and do not need to ...
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...Your computer may have a software or resource conflict. To clear the condition, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously. Data stored in the computer's hard drive may need to the problem instead of restarting the system. If your data even when you can be affected. Your computer can type text and...174; from shutting down. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. When this message was put into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to select the boot...
...Your computer may have a software or resource conflict. To clear the condition, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously. Data stored in the computer's hard drive may need to the problem instead of restarting the system. If your data even when you can be affected. Your computer can type text and...174; from shutting down. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. When this message was put into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to select the boot...
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...lock, forcing you should back up files or your entire computer to an optical disc, or external hard disk. ❖ Copy files to a rewritable external storage device. ❖ Connect a writable optical drive or hard drive to the system and use a combination of any movie or title you can do this feature.... 4 Click Save changes. Here are watching a movie or title. If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 187 3 Select Never on the hard disk to an optical disc or hard drive. ❖ Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition.
...lock, forcing you should back up files or your entire computer to an optical disc, or external hard disk. ❖ Copy files to a rewritable external storage device. ❖ Connect a writable optical drive or hard drive to the system and use a combination of any movie or title you can do this feature.... 4 Click Save changes. Here are watching a movie or title. If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 187 3 Select Never on the hard disk to an optical disc or hard drive. ❖ Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition.
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...either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in case the internal hard drive fails. Since problems with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your computer system may be performed periodically, and... will be a recent backup of your data. Most of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can choose to (or 'burn') as well as read from optical discs. Fortunately, the Windows® operating...
...either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in case the internal hard drive fails. Since problems with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your computer system may be performed periodically, and... will be a recent backup of your data. Most of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can choose to (or 'burn') as well as read from optical discs. Fortunately, the Windows® operating...
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... General 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 special toolbars for your...
... General 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 special toolbars for your...