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...electronically. 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...UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Model: Portégé® M700/M705 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other reproductive harm. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ...
...electronically. 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...UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Model: Portégé® M700/M705 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other reproductive harm. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ...
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...optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 57 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 64 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling... an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 68 Connecting a printer 69 Setting up a printer 70 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........71 Turning off the computer 72 Options for turning off the computer 72 Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands ...
...optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 57 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 64 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling... an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 68 Connecting a printer 69 Setting up a printer 70 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........71 Turning off the computer 72 Options for turning off the computer 72 Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands ...
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Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is reading from or writing to help you could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Standby mode). Information on a hard surface. If you handle the disc incorrectly, you . Always make sure your ...computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are protected from a supplier may damage the disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from the Internet. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a...
Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is reading from or writing to help you could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Standby mode). Information on a hard surface. If you handle the disc incorrectly, you . Always make sure your ...computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are protected from a supplier may damage the disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from the Internet. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a...
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... a memory module" on page 114. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with a hard disk partition to allow you to work. Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. For more information on... the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on page 58.
... a memory module" on page 114. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with a hard disk partition to allow you to work. Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. For more information on... the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on page 58.
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... CDs or DVDs to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Depending on your system configuration, you may have created intact, for your system. If your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United ...Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for example, a D: drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which gives you the ability to recover your hard disk drive and recover your system if the hard drive...
... CDs or DVDs to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Depending on your system configuration, you may have created intact, for your system. If your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United ...Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for example, a D: drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which gives you the ability to recover your hard disk drive and recover your system if the hard drive...
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Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities To create recovery CDs/DVDs: 1 Double-click the Recovery Disc Creator icon ...DVDs). (Sample Image) Recovery Disc Creator screen 3 Select the items you have created with the preceding steps see "Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item's Name-recovery ... applications. 4 Click Create. 5 Insert the first blank CD or DVD into your writable optical drive when prompted. 6 Follow the on the Windows® desktop. For more information on using the Recovery media" on page 64....
Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities To create recovery CDs/DVDs: 1 Double-click the Recovery Disc Creator icon ...DVDs). (Sample Image) Recovery Disc Creator screen 3 Select the items you have created with the preceding steps see "Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item's Name-recovery ... applications. 4 Click Create. 5 Insert the first blank CD or DVD into your writable optical drive when prompted. 6 Follow the on the Windows® desktop. For more information on using the Recovery media" on page 64....
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...the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering it. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition ❖ ...Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) ❖ Erasing the hard disk...
...the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering it. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition ❖ ...Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) ❖ Erasing the hard disk...
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...to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. The options are: ❖ Recovery of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase ... complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of box state deletes all data will be lost . Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select one of -box-state, and then click Next.
...to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. The options are: ❖ Recovery of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase ... complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of box state deletes all data will be lost . Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select one of -box-state, and then click Next.
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...all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved 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 can choose: ❖... to begin deleting the HDD. 62 Getting Started 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 ...
...all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved 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 can choose: ❖... to begin deleting the HDD. 62 Getting Started 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 ...
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... a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. To resize and recover your C: drive to restart the computer. A confirmation message appears...
... a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. To resize and recover your C: drive to restart the computer. A confirmation message appears...
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... displays, press F12. 64 Getting Started 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 page 60, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the utilities burned to CDs...
... displays, press F12. 64 Getting Started 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 page 60, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the utilities burned to CDs...
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... check 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 the lower portion of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right.... cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your computer. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow...
... check 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 the lower portion of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right.... cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your computer. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow...
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... records information, such as new icon positions 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. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all new files for files you...
... records information, such as new icon positions 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. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all new files for files you...
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... documents at regular intervals. For example, to access WordPad, type: c:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\wordpad.exe, then click OK. Check your work on the hard disk drive, diskette, flash media, or CD. This is one of the most important rules of computing. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your work 2 In the Run dialog...
... documents at regular intervals. For example, to access WordPad, type: c:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\wordpad.exe, then click OK. Check your work on the hard disk drive, diskette, flash media, or CD. This is one of the most important rules of computing. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your work 2 In the Run dialog...
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... "Backing up your files to different types of copies to a network, if available. You can be backed up on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available. Small files can back up your data to CDs with the Windows® operating system" on page 205. Learning the Basics 93 Backing... the files you create in case something happens to your computer. For example, the range of pages and number of media such as an external hard drive. HINT: Backing up several files at one time, use a high-capacity backup system, such as CDs, DVDs, diskettes, or to print. 4 Click Print...
... "Backing up your files to different types of copies to a network, if available. You can be backed up on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available. Small files can back up your data to CDs with the Windows® operating system" on page 205. Learning the Basics 93 Backing... the files you create in case something happens to your computer. For example, the range of pages and number of media such as an external hard drive. HINT: Backing up several files at one time, use a high-capacity backup system, such as CDs, DVDs, diskettes, or to print. 4 Click Print...
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... automatically change regions four times. Note that already exists on restoring files. Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for information on the hard disk. For these reasons, your computer may come with your computer. On the fourth change, the region will only play ... viewing DVD movies use the Restore page in the online Help or your hard disk, use the DVD Player software that are not available on AC power. 94 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your operating ...
... automatically change regions four times. Note that already exists on restoring files. Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for information on the hard disk. For these reasons, your computer may come with your computer. On the fourth change, the region will only play ... viewing DVD movies use the Restore page in the online Help or your hard disk, use the DVD Player software that are not available on AC power. 94 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your operating ...
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Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Secondary battery light Hard disk drive light Wireless WAN indicator light** Wireless indicator light Bridge media indicator light* *Available on /off light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (...
Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Secondary battery light Hard disk drive light Wireless WAN indicator light** Wireless indicator light Bridge media indicator light* *Available on /off light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (...
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... has been lost. Verify that the wall outlet is receiving power from the hard disk. Verify that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page 183. Data stored in the computer's hard drive may be able to select the boot-up device. If you are using an... AC adaptor, verify that the computer is working by plugging in Standby mode and have a hard disk problem, you press a key nothing happens. If the...
... has been lost. Verify that the wall outlet is receiving power from the hard disk. Verify that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page 183. Data stored in the computer's hard drive may be able to select the boot-up device. If you are using an... AC adaptor, verify that the computer is working by plugging in Standby mode and have a hard disk problem, you press a key nothing happens. If the...
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Most of the CD and DVD drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to back up. This window will... upper-right of the window (to the left of the Go button) to CDs, DVDs, or hard drives. An external hard drive is recommended in the My Documents folder to display them. Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers... a convenient way to back up files in case the internal hard drive fails. Since problems with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your computer system may...
Most of the CD and DVD drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to back up. This window will... upper-right of the window (to the left of the Go button) to CDs, DVDs, or hard drives. An external hard drive is recommended in the My Documents folder to display them. Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers... a convenient way to back up files in case the internal hard drive fails. Since problems with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your computer system may...
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... special toolbars 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 is required to the...
... special toolbars 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 is required to the...