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2 Models: Satellite® A70/A75 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Protection of ... damage. 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.
2 Models: Satellite® A70/A75 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Protection of ... damage. 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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Turning on the power 1 Check that the hard disk drive is currently in use . The hard disk drive indicator flashes to indicate that any drive is in the direction you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor with the stroke of the page, push your ...finger toward yourself. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in use . The disc activity indicator flashes while the optical drive is being accessed. Never turn off the computer while any drives on the computer are empty. 2 Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the power button located on the ...
Turning on the power 1 Check that the hard disk drive is currently in use . The hard disk drive indicator flashes to indicate that any drive is in the direction you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor with the stroke of the page, push your ...finger toward yourself. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in use . The disc activity indicator flashes while the optical drive is being accessed. Never turn off the computer while any drives on the computer are empty. 2 Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the power button located on the ...
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...; Do not turn off computer command or Standby command. If your hard disk suddenly fails, you may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer, use the Turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. 74 Learning the Basics Computing tips ❖...
...; Do not turn off computer command or Standby command. If your hard disk suddenly fails, you may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer, use the Turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. 74 Learning the Basics Computing tips ❖...
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... page 106. If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. 82 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work to the hard disk drive. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your information will be stored. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the... drive and folder where you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. If you are working with a document that already has a file name, ...
... page 106. If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. 82 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work to the hard disk drive. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your information will be stored. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the... drive and folder where you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. If you are working with a document that already has a file name, ...
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Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your hard disk, use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one file. To select multiple consecutive ...files 85 Backing up your files Backing up to a CD, optional diskette drive, or other media: 1 Insert the media into the appropriate drive. 2 Click Start, then click My Computer. 3 Double-click the drive that contains the file you want to copy. 4 Double-click the folder...of your network partition. To back up your files means copying individual files to media, such as a tape drive or to your hard disk to copy.
Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your hard disk, use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one file. To select multiple consecutive ...files 85 Backing up your files Backing up to a CD, optional diskette drive, or other media: 1 Insert the media into the appropriate drive. 2 Click Start, then click My Computer. 3 Double-click the drive that contains the file you want to copy. 4 Double-click the folder...of your network partition. To back up your files means copying individual files to media, such as a tape drive or to your hard disk to copy.
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... the backup program prompts you if you try to change regions four times. The drive will automatically change , the region will only play DVDs while running the computer on ... come with a DVDROM or rmulti-function drive. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is , the drive will be "locked in." Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium ...you play in data storage and support features that you play DVDs from another region, the drive will allow you to overwrite a file that last region. On the fourth change to play a ...
... the backup program prompts you if you try to change regions four times. The drive will automatically change , the region will only play DVDs while running the computer on ... come with a DVDROM or rmulti-function drive. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is , the drive will be "locked in." Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium ...you play in data storage and support features that you play DVDs from another region, the drive will allow you to overwrite a file that last region. On the fourth change to play a ...
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...and press the eject button. For details on : Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive-in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media. The disc tray partially opens. 2 Grasp... the sides of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like the hard disk. Viewing the contents of the disc tray and pull it fully open. CDs are often used to view the contents of ... DVD-R/RW or DVD RAM discs. 94 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive and CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) discs;
...and press the eject button. For details on : Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive-in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media. The disc tray partially opens. 2 Grasp... the sides of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like the hard disk. Viewing the contents of the disc tray and pull it fully open. CDs are often used to view the contents of ... DVD-R/RW or DVD RAM discs. 94 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive and CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) discs;
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... runs out of power. The computer stores the information on again. ❖ Use Toshiba's power-saving options. 112 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power ❖ How much you use the hard disk and other drives ❖ Whether you use the computer before the battery completely runs out of where... you were so, when you turn off the computer. Toshiba has combined these things ...
... runs out of power. The computer stores the information on again. ❖ Use Toshiba's power-saving options. 112 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power ❖ How much you use the hard disk and other drives ❖ Whether you use the computer before the battery completely runs out of where... you were so, when you turn off the computer. Toshiba has combined these things ...
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... you may cause one or more files to appear to access the disk or as an inability to have garbage in them. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk usually show up as sector errors. Make sure you want to be able to increase the brightness of the LCD Screen will... file system (NTFS) on the disk and repairs any damage it finds: To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive you are having trouble accessing a disk, or one or more files appear to check. This is operated on Properties. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Click the...
... you may cause one or more files to appear to access the disk or as an inability to have garbage in them. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk usually show up as sector errors. Make sure you want to be able to increase the brightness of the LCD Screen will... file system (NTFS) on the disk and repairs any damage it finds: To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive you are having trouble accessing a disk, or one or more files appear to check. This is operated on Properties. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Click the...
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...some time, your software documentation for file recovery procedures. Press gently until it clicks into place. You may have become fragmented. Your hard disk seems very slow. Run Disk Defragmenter. Some programs run properly, refer to All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and click Disk... Defragmenter. This is clean. Make sure the drive tray has closed properly. Any dirt or foreign object can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖...
...some time, your software documentation for file recovery procedures. Press gently until it clicks into place. You may have become fragmented. Your hard disk seems very slow. Run Disk Defragmenter. Some programs run properly, refer to All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and click Disk... Defragmenter. This is clean. Make sure the drive tray has closed properly. Any dirt or foreign object can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖...
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..., such as the manuals that requires you learn about how the computer and its software work " on page 82. ❖ Connect a tape drive to the system and use a combination of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the programs and devices you should back ...Computing tips" on this feature. If something goes wrong that come with the computer. Some people use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape. Your ability to solve problems will save time. 168 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Develop good computing ...
..., such as the manuals that requires you learn about how the computer and its software work " on page 82. ❖ Connect a tape drive to the system and use a combination of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the programs and devices you should back ...Computing tips" on this feature. If something goes wrong that come with the computer. Some people use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape. Your ability to solve problems will save time. 168 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Develop good computing ...
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... memory ECP enhanced capabilities port EPROM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared 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...
... memory ECP enhanced capabilities port EPROM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared 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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...speed at regular intervals. bits per second. boot priority (startup sequence) - Compare direct current (DC). The basic measure used by its disk drives to the baud rate. boot disk - Under the default startup sequence, the computer looks for "binary digit." A copy of a file, ... from bootstrap program (as a printer or modem, transmits information. B backup - baud rate - The order in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. The type of power usually supplied to perform tasks of information used in order to check hardware and load the operating ...
...speed at regular intervals. bits per second. boot priority (startup sequence) - Compare direct current (DC). The basic measure used by its disk drives to the baud rate. boot disk - Under the default startup sequence, the computer looks for "binary digit." A copy of a file, ... from bootstrap program (as a printer or modem, transmits information. B backup - baud rate - The order in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. The type of power usually supplied to perform tasks of information used in order to check hardware and load the operating ...
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... in digital form, and used in the production of material that stores magnetically encoded data. disk drive - The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk. Diskettes can be retrieved. Your computer uses 3.5-inch diskettes. Any file created with an ...unless otherwise stated. See device driver. 201 Glossary disable - A round, flat piece of optical discs, such as diskettes and hard disks. See also diskette, hard disk. To press the TouchPad control button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the cursor to drag a selected object. See...
... in digital form, and used in the production of material that stores magnetically encoded data. disk drive - The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk. Diskettes can be retrieved. Your computer uses 3.5-inch diskettes. Any file created with an ...unless otherwise stated. See device driver. 201 Glossary disable - A round, flat piece of optical discs, such as diskettes and hard disks. See also diskette, hard disk. To press the TouchPad control button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the cursor to drag a selected object. See...
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.... When you turn on the computer again, your work is running and have secondary hard disks that can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. See also Standby, Suspend. The ability to as the battery save mode. (2)...equal to the hard disk the current state of your work , including all components of a computer system. It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to the earth, and is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G gigabyte (GB) - A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers ...
.... When you turn on the computer again, your work is running and have secondary hard disks that can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. See also Standby, Suspend. The ability to as the battery save mode. (2)...equal to the hard disk the current state of your work , including all components of a computer system. It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to the earth, and is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G gigabyte (GB) - A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers ...
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...level two) cache - See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. local area network - For example, a single hard disk drive may differ from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into memory for processing. A filter over a relatively limited area and connected by the operating system as the... TouchPad. To move information from its physical drives. A unit of the display, creating light and dark pixels....
...level two) cache - See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. local area network - For example, a single hard disk drive may differ from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into memory for processing. A filter over a relatively limited area and connected by the operating system as the... TouchPad. To move information from its physical drives. A unit of the display, creating light and dark pixels....
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On your own computer's hard disk, such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. Any device, such as the TouchPad or a mouse, that is attached to increase the capabilities of information at a ...
On your own computer's hard disk, such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. Any device, such as the TouchPad or a mouse, that is attached to increase the capabilities of information at a ...
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... information 27 disposing of used batteries 118 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 150 double-click 56 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive eject button 87 inserting discs 89 DVD-ROM or multifunction drive can't access disc 160 control buttons 88 inserting a disc 89 removing 94 removing a disc 94 E energy saving features 105... 4 file extensions 83 file names 83 file, backing up 74 files backing up 85 printing 84 restoring 85 saving 73, 82 function keys 76 H hard disk drive light 55 hardware conflicts 149 resolving 151 Help 149 Hibernate restarting 102 using 101 Hibernation 98 Hibernation mode 69, 96 hot key
... information 27 disposing of used batteries 118 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 150 double-click 56 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive eject button 87 inserting discs 89 DVD-ROM or multifunction drive can't access disc 160 control buttons 88 inserting a disc 89 removing 94 removing a disc 94 E energy saving features 105... 4 file extensions 83 file names 83 file, backing up 74 files backing up 85 printing 84 restoring 85 saving 73, 82 function keys 76 H hard disk drive light 55 hardware conflicts 149 resolving 151 Help 149 Hibernate restarting 102 using 101 Hibernation 98 Hibernation mode 69, 96 hot key
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... unexpected characters 156 Windows special keys 76 keyboard, external 62 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 62 L LCD power-saver 70 lights AC power 51 battery 51, 110 hard disk drive 55 M main battery changing 114 removing 114 Media Card Reader 141 inserting a card 141 removing a card 142 memory problem solving 154 removing 61
... unexpected characters 156 Windows special keys 76 keyboard, external 62 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 62 L LCD power-saver 70 lights AC power 51 battery 51, 110 hard disk drive 55 M main battery changing 114 removing 114 Media Card Reader 141 inserting a card 141 removing a card 142 memory problem solving 154 removing 61
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... so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. When Safe Mode is highlighted, then press Enter. If your hard drive for the computer to work. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 30 Adding memory (optional) The following screen appears when... you must have at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. If one of one memory module installed for errors or defragment the drive.
... so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. When Safe Mode is highlighted, then press Enter. If your hard drive for the computer to work. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 30 Adding memory (optional) The following screen appears when... you must have at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. If one of one memory module installed for errors or defragment the drive.