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... provided electronically. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. Model: Portégé® A600 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated... 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.... YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT...
... provided electronically. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. Model: Portégé® A600 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated... 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.... YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT...
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...the power 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 66 Checking the HDD operating status 69 ... an external keyboard 73 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 ...
...the power 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 66 Checking the HDD operating status 69 ... an external keyboard 73 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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... such as diskettes and hard disks. dialog box - Compare alternating current (AC). directory - disk - diskette - Diskettes can be retrieved. Any file created with a device. The setting selected by batteries. A program (called a "driver") that can be removed from the computer and come...to the computer. direct memory access (DMA) - disc - 228 Glossary D default - See also diskette, hard disk. Your computer uses 3.5-inch diskettes. Printers, disk drives, and modems are examples of power usually supplied by a program when the user does not specify an alternative ...
... such as diskettes and hard disks. dialog box - Compare alternating current (AC). directory - disk - diskette - Diskettes can be retrieved. Any file created with a device. The setting selected by batteries. A program (called a "driver") that can be removed from the computer and come...to the computer. direct memory access (DMA) - disc - 228 Glossary D default - See also diskette, hard disk. Your computer uses 3.5-inch diskettes. Printers, disk drives, and modems are examples of power usually supplied by a program when the user does not specify an alternative ...
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...the location of an electric circuit are removable. Also called "system bus." A container for use with the computer's operating system. A conductor to the disk or read information from it. H hard disk - The primary (or only) hard disk in the circuit. See also ...or platters that are connected. Their function is the point of a storage drive that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder. The physical components of a file name. 230 Glossary F file - Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are .exe for program files ...
...the location of an electric circuit are removable. Also called "system bus." A container for use with the computer's operating system. A conductor to the disk or read information from it. H hard disk - The primary (or only) hard disk in the circuit. See also ...or platters that are connected. Their function is the point of a storage drive that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder. The physical components of a file name. 230 Glossary F file - Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are .exe for program files ...
User Manual
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... modes, either save it is displayed, be saved and the computer will boot to the operating system's main screen the next time it to the hard disk drive or to other storage media. 2. Press and hold the computer's power button for the first time The Microsoft Windows Vista Startup Screen will then... off in one of power condition section in order to read the Software License Terms carefully. Make sure all disk/disc activity has stopped before removing the CD/DVD or floppy diskette. Turning off the power The power can be the first screen displayed when you have set up for two...
... modes, either save it is displayed, be saved and the computer will boot to the operating system's main screen the next time it to the hard disk drive or to other storage media. 2. Press and hold the computer's power button for the first time The Microsoft Windows Vista Startup Screen will then... off in one of power condition section in order to read the Software License Terms carefully. Make sure all disk/disc activity has stopped before removing the CD/DVD or floppy diskette. Turning off the power The power can be the first screen displayed when you have set up for two...
User Manual
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...is connected to completely shut down the computer. Failure to an AC power source). Getting Started ■ Make sure the Hard Disk Drive or Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disc Drive indicator is running. Sleep Mode If you can cause data loss. 3. Data in the computer's main memory so that ... could cause loss of data. ■ Never turn off . This includes turning off the power, disconnect an external storage device or remove storage media during data read/write. User's Manual 1-8 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to turn off any potential damage. When you...
...is connected to completely shut down the computer. Failure to an AC power source). Getting Started ■ Make sure the Hard Disk Drive or Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disc Drive indicator is running. Sleep Mode If you can cause data loss. 3. Data in the computer's main memory so that ... could cause loss of data. ■ Never turn off . This includes turning off the power, disconnect an external storage device or remove storage media during data read/write. User's Manual 1-8 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to turn off any potential damage. When you...
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...: ■ Saves data to the hard disk drive when the computer automatically shuts down because of any peripheral devices connected to the computer. ■ Save your data manually. ■ Data will be lost . Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor... turned back on immediately after shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the Hard Disk Drive or Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disc Drive indicator to static electricity or electrical noise. Please note that , the next time it off into Hibernation Mode Sleep...
...: ■ Saves data to the hard disk drive when the computer automatically shuts down because of any peripheral devices connected to the computer. ■ Save your data manually. ■ Data will be lost . Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor... turned back on immediately after shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the Hard Disk Drive or Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disc Drive indicator to static electricity or electrical noise. Please note that , the next time it off into Hibernation Mode Sleep...
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...other person or organization that do not have a fingerprint module installed. ■ The HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Password can be registered in the BIOS Setup. For details on how to the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for more details. Hardware, Utilities and Options...and password in order to remove the need to them is prevented. ■ Disable the password-protected screen-saver when returning from a power-saving mode such as Sleep Mode. ■ Authentication of the User Password (and, if applicable, the HDD(Hard Disk Drive) Password) when booting up ...
...other person or organization that do not have a fingerprint module installed. ■ The HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Password can be registered in the BIOS Setup. For details on how to the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for more details. Hardware, Utilities and Options...and password in order to remove the need to them is prevented. ■ Disable the password-protected screen-saver when returning from a power-saving mode such as Sleep Mode. ■ Authentication of the User Password (and, if applicable, the HDD(Hard Disk Drive) Password) when booting up ...
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...communication devices away from the hard disk drive to the optical media - do not use the computer on an unstable surface such as a stand. ■ Keep mobile phones and other function, including such tasks as using TOSHIBA Disc Creator. ■ You cannot use TOSHIBA Disc Creator's 'Audio ...sure that has copyright protection. ■ DVD-RAM discs cannot be lost if there is of TOSHIBA Disc Creator. TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please be aware of the following limitations when you can remove an optical media on a level surface and avoid places subject to reproduce music or voice. ...
...communication devices away from the hard disk drive to the optical media - do not use the computer on an unstable surface such as a stand. ■ Keep mobile phones and other function, including such tasks as using TOSHIBA Disc Creator. ■ You cannot use TOSHIBA Disc Creator's 'Audio ...sure that has copyright protection. ■ DVD-RAM discs cannot be lost if there is of TOSHIBA Disc Creator. TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please be aware of the following limitations when you can remove an optical media on a level surface and avoid places subject to reproduce music or voice. ...
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...drive onto the CD/DVD - do not try to ensure that any other function, including such tasks as using a mouse or Touch Pad, or closing/opening the display panel. ■ Start a communication application such as a modem. ■ Apply impact or vibration to the computer. ■ Install, remove... or DVD-RAM media: ■ Always copy data from the hard disk drive to enhance hard disk drive access speeds, as they may cause unstable operation and damage data... other network device. ■ Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator has not been confirmed, therefore operation with other ...
...drive onto the CD/DVD - do not try to ensure that any other function, including such tasks as using a mouse or Touch Pad, or closing/opening the display panel. ■ Start a communication application such as a modem. ■ Apply impact or vibration to the computer. ■ Install, remove... or DVD-RAM media: ■ Always copy data from the hard disk drive to enhance hard disk drive access speeds, as they may cause unstable operation and damage data... other network device. ■ Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator has not been confirmed, therefore operation with other ...
User Manual
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...placing the computer into another power outlet - You can purchase additional battery packs for safety sake, it still does not operate properly, you remove the battery pack, save your data manually. if it is best to the computer and the computer is connected. Under any other conditions,... power status of memory will turn on . Please be saved to the hard disk drive, although for extended use , recharging methods and handling. In Sleep Mode, this indicator will be aware that there is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also referred to maintain this manual as the main...
...placing the computer into another power outlet - You can purchase additional battery packs for safety sake, it still does not operate properly, you remove the battery pack, save your data manually. if it is best to the computer and the computer is connected. Under any other conditions,... power status of memory will turn on . Please be saved to the hard disk drive, although for extended use , recharging methods and handling. In Sleep Mode, this indicator will be aware that there is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also referred to maintain this manual as the main...
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... its operating life. The operating life of time. check the connections for more than one month, remove the battery pack from an AC power source for the Hard Disk Drive or Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disc Drive indicator to go to remove and install the battery pack, and begins with a charged spare when you will not be...
... its operating life. The operating life of time. check the connections for more than one month, remove the battery pack from an AC power source for the Hard Disk Drive or Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disc Drive indicator to go to remove and install the battery pack, and begins with a charged spare when you will not be...
User Manual
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... above remain You should initially refer to the documentation unresolved or other supplied with you should try to start the computer again. Hard disk drive Problem Computer does not boot from contact with a good quality LCD screen cleaner. You should always follow the instructions with any... Internal display panel Apparent computer's display panel problems may wish to run the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool to check the general operation of the operating system files or settings. if so remove it is causing the problems. Alternatively you are still unable to resolve the ...
... above remain You should initially refer to the documentation unresolved or other supplied with you should try to start the computer again. Hard disk drive Problem Computer does not boot from contact with a good quality LCD screen cleaner. You should always follow the instructions with any... Internal display panel Apparent computer's display panel problems may wish to run the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool to check the general operation of the operating system files or settings. if so remove it is causing the problems. Alternatively you are still unable to resolve the ...
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... the operating system's documentation or online Help File for details on cleaning. Open the disc tray and make sure the CD/DVD is no obstruction. Remove any foreign object. If it is off, press the Fn + Tab hot key and turn on the power. As a last resort you should lie... a CD/DVD in the disc tray could block laser light from reading the CD/DVD. Troubleshooting Problem Slow performance Procedure The files on the hard disk drive may be fragmented - Press gently until it with the label facing up. Some CD/DVDs run the disk Defragmentation utility to check the condition...
... the operating system's documentation or online Help File for details on cleaning. Open the disc tray and make sure the CD/DVD is no obstruction. Remove any foreign object. If it is off, press the Fn + Tab hot key and turn on the power. As a last resort you should lie... a CD/DVD in the disc tray could block laser light from reading the CD/DVD. Troubleshooting Problem Slow performance Procedure The files on the hard disk drive may be fragmented - Press gently until it with the label facing up. Some CD/DVDs run the disk Defragmentation utility to check the condition...
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...removable. host computer: The computer that the user can manipulate. In Windows, an icon represents an object that controls, regulates, and transmits information to a device or another computer. hard... devices. HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that can be magnetically coded with data. instruction: Statements or commands that reads and writes a hard disk. hardware: The physical electronic... and transfer data to set the parameters for the receiving computer. Glossary H hard disk drive (HDD): An electromechanical device that specify how to perform a particular task. ...
...removable. host computer: The computer that the user can manipulate. In Windows, an icon represents an object that controls, regulates, and transmits information to a device or another computer. hard... devices. HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that can be magnetically coded with data. instruction: Statements or commands that reads and writes a hard disk. hardware: The physical electronic... and transfer data to set the parameters for the receiving computer. Glossary H hard disk drive (HDD): An electromechanical device that specify how to perform a particular task. ...
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...care, 3-20 CD/DVDs, 4-29 Floppy diskettes, 4-30 Memory card care, 3-20 Memory, 3-1 additional, 3-31 installing, 3-22 problems, 8-17 removing, 3-24 Modem, 3-5 connecting, 4-35 disconnecting, 4-36 jack, 2-4 problems, 8-20 properties menu, 4-34 region selection, 4-33 Moving the computer...Additional memory module, 8-17 Analyzing the problem, 8-2 Battery, 8-6 Bluetooth, 8-21 DVD Super Multi drive, 8-9 eSATA device, 8-17 ExpressCard, 8-11 External monitor, 8-19 Fingerprint Sensor, 8-14 Hard disk drive, 8-8 Hardware and system checklist, 8-3 Internal display panel, 8-8 Keyboard, 8-7 LAN, 8-21 ...
...care, 3-20 CD/DVDs, 4-29 Floppy diskettes, 4-30 Memory card care, 3-20 Memory, 3-1 additional, 3-31 installing, 3-22 problems, 8-17 removing, 3-24 Modem, 3-5 connecting, 4-35 disconnecting, 4-36 jack, 2-4 problems, 8-20 properties menu, 4-34 region selection, 4-33 Moving the computer...Additional memory module, 8-17 Analyzing the problem, 8-2 Battery, 8-6 Bluetooth, 8-21 DVD Super Multi drive, 8-9 eSATA device, 8-17 ExpressCard, 8-11 External monitor, 8-19 Fingerprint Sensor, 8-14 Hard disk drive, 8-8 Hardware and system checklist, 8-3 Internal display panel, 8-8 Keyboard, 8-7 LAN, 8-21 ...
Maintenance Manual
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It has a non-removable 2.5-inch magnetic disk and mini-Winchester type magnetic heads. Specifications are listed in figure 1-5. The HDD is a random access ... Motor startup time (s) TOSHIBA G8BC0004G080 80GB Specifications TOSHIBA TOSHIBA G8BC0004G120 G8BC0004G160 100.0 TOSHIBA G8BC0004G250 9.5 69.85 98 max 120GB 5,400 160GB 102 max 250GB 335-613(Mbits/s) 300 (Mbytes/s) 8,192Kbyte 3.5 typical 9.5 max PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710 [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-15 1.4 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive 1 Hardware Overview 1.4 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive The removable HDD is shown in ...
It has a non-removable 2.5-inch magnetic disk and mini-Winchester type magnetic heads. Specifications are listed in figure 1-5. The HDD is a random access ... Motor startup time (s) TOSHIBA G8BC0004G080 80GB Specifications TOSHIBA TOSHIBA G8BC0004G120 G8BC0004G160 100.0 TOSHIBA G8BC0004G250 9.5 69.85 98 max 120GB 5,400 160GB 102 max 250GB 335-613(Mbits/s) 300 (Mbytes/s) 8,192Kbyte 3.5 typical 9.5 max PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710 [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-15 1.4 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive 1 Hardware Overview 1.4 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive The removable HDD is shown in ...
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...drive C, go to Procedure 2. If you cannot change to drive C, go to Check 2. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-37 Procedure 1 Partition Check Insert the Toshiba MS-DOS system disk and start the computer. Transfer the contents of the hard... to the FDISK menu and choose the option to create a DOS partition or a logical DOS drive on drive C. If drive C is malfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. 2.6 HDD/SSD Troubleshooting ... partition for drive C. Check 4 Remove the system disk from the FDISK menu.
...drive C, go to Procedure 2. If you cannot change to drive C, go to Check 2. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-37 Procedure 1 Partition Check Insert the Toshiba MS-DOS system disk and start the computer. Transfer the contents of the hard... to the FDISK menu and choose the option to create a DOS partition or a logical DOS drive on drive C. If drive C is malfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. 2.6 HDD/SSD Troubleshooting ... partition for drive C. Check 4 Remove the system disk from the FDISK menu.