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...A600 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you must read and follow all the data stored on this product may not function properly and you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive... SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY...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...
...A600 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you must read and follow all the data stored on this product may not function properly and you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive... SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY...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...
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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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..., high-density diskette. document - device driver - See folder. Compare disk. See also diskette, hard disk. The device that can be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the ...past one direction. Your computer uses 3.5-inch diskettes. disc - 228 Glossary D default - disk drive - See also file. DC flows in one or more read from the computer and come ...communicate with an application and, if saved to disk, given a name by which it can be removed from and written to hold information in digital form, and used in a protective jacket that enables ...
..., high-density diskette. document - device driver - See folder. Compare disk. See also diskette, hard disk. The device that can be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the ...past one direction. Your computer uses 3.5-inch diskettes. disc - 228 Glossary D default - disk drive - See also file. DC flows in one or more read from the computer and come ...communicate with an application and, if saved to disk, given a name by which it can be removed from and written to hold information in digital form, and used in a protective jacket that enables ...
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... bus." The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. See also bus. It has a potential of a storage drive that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder. See also document. The section of zero (0) volts, is connected to the disk or read...system can write information to the earth, and is usually fixed, but some computers have secondary hard disks that can contain files and other folders. A storage device composed of an electric circuit are removable. A conductor to a disk. A file may be magnetically coded with a unique name....
... bus." The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. See also bus. It has a potential of a storage drive that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder. See also document. The section of zero (0) volts, is connected to the disk or read...system can write information to the earth, and is usually fixed, but some computers have secondary hard disks that can contain files and other folders. A storage device composed of an electric circuit are removable. A conductor to a disk. A file may be magnetically coded with a unique name....
User Manual
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... power for the first time The Microsoft Windows Vista Startup Screen will boot to the operating system's main screen the next time it to the hard disk drive or to other storage media. 2. Turning off until you have set up for the first time for two or three seconds. If you have... Power indicator will be turned off in order to the section Starting up the operating system. Make sure all disk/disc activity has stopped before removing the CD/DVD or floppy diskette. Please refer to properly install the operating system.
... power for the first time The Microsoft Windows Vista Startup Screen will boot to the operating system's main screen the next time it to the hard disk drive or to other storage media. 2. Turning off until you have set up for the first time for two or three seconds. If you have... Power indicator will be turned off in order to the section Starting up the operating system. Make sure all disk/disc activity has stopped before removing the CD/DVD or floppy diskette. Please refer to properly install the operating system.
User Manual
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...devices are able to your software by placing the computer into Sleep Mode. Data in memory could be damaged. ■ Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode (unless the computer is connected to interrupt your data. ■ Do not ...install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the computer's main memory so that reactivate the computer automatically, such as a timer recording function. Getting Started ■ Make sure the Hard Disk Drive or Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disc Drive indicator is off any wireless communication switches...
...devices are able to your software by placing the computer into Sleep Mode. Data in memory could be damaged. ■ Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode (unless the computer is connected to interrupt your data. ■ Do not ...install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the computer's main memory so that reactivate the computer automatically, such as a timer recording function. Getting Started ■ Make sure the Hard Disk Drive or Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disc Drive indicator is off any wireless communication switches...
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...computer. ■ Save your data manually. ■ Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save the status of memory to the hard disk drive. Data will be lost . Benefits of Hibernation Mode The Hibernation Mode feature provides the following...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 go out. ■ Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep Mode, the Power indicator will blink orange...
...computer. ■ Save your data manually. ■ Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save the status of memory to the hard disk drive. Data will be lost . Benefits of Hibernation Mode The Hibernation Mode feature provides the following...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 go out. ■ Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep Mode, the Power indicator will blink orange...
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...fingerprint module installed. ■ The HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Password can be logged into Windows automatically. Hardware, Utilities and Options Fingerprint Utility This product has a fingerprint utility installed for more details. Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER. Just by swiping an enrolled ... from the loss of access to your HDD, or for playback of users when they log in order to remove the need to the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerprints which makes the ...
...fingerprint module installed. ■ The HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Password can be logged into Windows automatically. Hardware, Utilities and Options Fingerprint Utility This product has a fingerprint utility installed for more details. Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER. Just by swiping an enrolled ... from the loss of access to your HDD, or for playback of users when they log in order to remove the need to the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerprints which makes the ...
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...opening the display panel. ■ Start a communication application such as a modem. ■ Apply impact or vibration to the computer. ■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including such items as an ExpressCard, SD/SDHC memory card, USB device, external monitor, or an optical digital device. ■... to vibration such as a stand. ■ Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the hard disk drive to the optical media - User's Manual 4-21 TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please be aware of the following points while you write or rewrite data to CD-R, CD-RW,...
...opening the display panel. ■ Start a communication application such as a modem. ■ Apply impact or vibration to the computer. ■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including such items as an ExpressCard, SD/SDHC memory card, USB device, external monitor, or an optical digital device. ■... to vibration such as a stand. ■ Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the hard disk drive to the optical media - User's Manual 4-21 TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please be aware of the following points while you write or rewrite data to CD-R, CD-RW,...
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... be lost or damaged. ■ You should always write from the computer's hard disk drive onto the CD/DVD - do not use any hard disk utilities, including those that any other network device. ■ Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator has not been confirmed, therefore operation with other software programs except.... ■ Do not run software such as a screen saver which can eject the DVD-RAM media. ■ Be sure to the computer. ■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including such items as a server or any DVD-RAM writing has been completed.
... be lost or damaged. ■ You should always write from the computer's hard disk drive onto the CD/DVD - do not use any hard disk utilities, including those that any other network device. ■ Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator has not been confirmed, therefore operation with other software programs except.... ■ Do not run software such as a screen saver which can eject the DVD-RAM media. ■ Be sure to the computer. ■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including such items as a server or any DVD-RAM writing has been completed.
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In Sleep Mode, this indicator will be saved to the hard disk drive, although for two seconds. Battery This section explains battery types, ... is in this condition. User's Manual 6-3 if it is connected. Please be aware that there is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also referred to in Sleep Mode and that , when placing the computer into Hibernation ...Battery types The computer has two different types of the computer away from an AC power source although you remove the battery pack, save your data and shut down the computer, or place the computer into another power...
In Sleep Mode, this indicator will be saved to the hard disk drive, although for two seconds. Battery This section explains battery types, ... is in this condition. User's Manual 6-3 if it is connected. Please be aware that there is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also referred to in Sleep Mode and that , when placing the computer into Hibernation ...Battery types The computer has two different types of the computer away from an AC power source although you remove the battery pack, save your data and shut down the computer, or place the computer into another power...
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...glow orange to the unintentional release of time. Wait for an extended period of the battery release latch and cause injuries. If you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is being supplied - User's Manual 6-8 Replacing the battery pack Please...period, for example 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 this indicates that the battery pack is completed. Removing the battery pack To remove a discharged battery, follow the steps as a...
...glow orange to the unintentional release of time. Wait for an extended period of the battery release latch and cause injuries. If you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is being supplied - User's Manual 6-8 Replacing the battery pack Please...period, for example 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 this indicates that the battery pack is completed. Removing the battery pack To remove a discharged battery, follow the steps as a...
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.... You should try to see whether there is a problem with the screen cleaner and always ensure you may wish to run the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool to the documentation unresolved or other supplied with a good quality LCD screen cleaner. Problems above remain You should always... Internal display panel Apparent computer's display panel problems may have come from hard disk drive Procedure Check to start the computer again. In this latter instance you software to determine if it and try to remove the marks by gently wiping the display panel with a clean dry cloth...
.... You should try to see whether there is a problem with the screen cleaner and always ensure you may wish to run the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool to the documentation unresolved or other supplied with a good quality LCD screen cleaner. Problems above remain You should always... Internal display panel Apparent computer's display panel problems may have come from hard disk drive Procedure Check to start the computer again. In this latter instance you software to determine if it and try to remove the marks by gently wiping the display panel with a clean dry cloth...
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...tray could block laser light from reading the CD/DVD. Open the disc tray and make sure the CD/DVD is no obstruction. Remove any foreign object. Check the CD/DVD's documentation. Press gently until it with the label facing up. Make sure there is properly... refer to the operating system's documentation or online Help File for details on cleaning. Troubleshooting Problem Slow performance Procedure The files on the hard disk drive may be fragmented - As a last resort you should run correctly, but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing ...
...tray could block laser light from reading the CD/DVD. Open the disc tray and make sure the CD/DVD is no obstruction. Remove any foreign object. Check the CD/DVD's documentation. Press gently until it with the label facing up. Make sure there is properly... refer to the operating system's documentation or online Help File for details on cleaning. Troubleshooting Problem Slow performance Procedure The files on the hard disk drive may be fragmented - As a last resort you should run correctly, but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing ...
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... much more information than diskettes and are removable. The primary (or only) hard disk in a computer is usually fixed, but some computers have secondary hard disks that the user can manipulate. hot key: The computer's feature in which certain keys in the ...access to the processor. hardware: The physical electronic and mechanical components of a computer system: typically, the computer itself, external disk drives, etc. HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that lets you provide to a computer, communication device or other peripheral device from a computer. interface: 1) Hardware and/...
... much more information than diskettes and are removable. The primary (or only) hard disk in a computer is usually fixed, but some computers have secondary hard disks that the user can manipulate. hot key: The computer's feature in which certain keys in the ...access to the processor. hardware: The physical electronic and mechanical components of a computer system: typically, the computer itself, external disk drives, etc. HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that lets you provide to a computer, communication device or other peripheral device from a computer. interface: 1) Hardware and/...
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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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... Hard Disk Drive The removable HDD is shown in Table 1-2. Figure 1-5 2.5-inch HDD Table 1-2 2.5-inch HDD specifications Items Outline Dimensions Width (mm) Height (mm) Depth (mm) Weigh t (g) Storage size (formatted) Speed (RPM) Data transfer speed Internal Transfer rate Host Transfer rate Data buffer size Motor startup time (s) TOSHIBA G8BC0004G080 80GB Specifications TOSHIBA TOSHIBA G8BC0004G120 G8BC0004G160 100.0 TOSHIBA...
... Hard Disk Drive The removable HDD is shown in Table 1-2. Figure 1-5 2.5-inch HDD Table 1-2 2.5-inch HDD specifications Items Outline Dimensions Width (mm) Height (mm) Depth (mm) Weigh t (g) Storage size (formatted) Speed (RPM) Data transfer speed Internal Transfer rate Host Transfer rate Data buffer size Motor startup time (s) TOSHIBA G8BC0004G080 80GB Specifications TOSHIBA TOSHIBA G8BC0004G120 G8BC0004G160 100.0 TOSHIBA...
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...PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-37 Procedure 1: Partition Check Procedure 2: Message Check Procedure 3: Format Check Procedure 4: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 5: Connector Check and Replacement Check CAUTION: The contents of the hard disk to floppy disks or other storage drive(s)....Choose Display Partition Information from the FDD and reboot the computer. Check 3 If drive C is listed as active in the Display Partition Information, go to Procedure 2. Check 4 Remove the system disk from the FDISK menu. Otherwise, the 2.5" HDD is operating ...
...PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-37 Procedure 1: Partition Check Procedure 2: Message Check Procedure 3: Format Check Procedure 4: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 5: Connector Check and Replacement Check CAUTION: The contents of the hard disk to floppy disks or other storage drive(s)....Choose Display Partition Information from the FDD and reboot the computer. Check 3 If drive C is listed as active in the Display Partition Information, go to Procedure 2. Check 4 Remove the system disk from the FDISK menu. Otherwise, the 2.5" HDD is operating ...