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... 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... and/or manuals enclosed. 2 Model: Satellite 1800/1805 Series Compact Disk-ReWritable The computer system you purchased may not function properly and you must read and follow all the data stored on the hard disk or other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT...
... 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... and/or manuals enclosed. 2 Model: Satellite 1800/1805 Series Compact Disk-ReWritable The computer system you purchased may not function properly and you must read and follow all the data stored on the hard disk or other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT...
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... shortcut button is used. The on/off light glows green when the computer is on the computer and launch the browser automatically in -use light drive-access light The AC power light glows green when the computer is user programmable button available to launch custom applications. It: ❖ Glows green when... is completely discharged The third shortcut button is connected to an AC power source. System indicator panel AC power light On/off light Battery light Hard disk Drive-in one step.
... shortcut button is used. The on/off light glows green when the computer is on the computer and launch the browser automatically in -use light drive-access light The AC power light glows green when the computer is user programmable button available to launch custom applications. It: ❖ Glows green when... is completely discharged The third shortcut button is connected to an AC power source. System indicator panel AC power light On/off light Battery light Hard disk Drive-in one step.
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Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 37 The hard disk drive-access light flashes green when the hard disk drive is playing, or opens the CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive tray. The stop /eject button twice. The next track button skips to eject a disc when the computer ...is unavailable. The drive-in use light flashes green when the diskette drive or the CD...
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 37 The hard disk drive-access light flashes green when the hard disk drive is playing, or opens the CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive tray. The stop /eject button twice. The next track button skips to eject a disc when the computer ...is unavailable. The drive-in use light flashes green when the diskette drive or the CD...
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The hard disk drive-access light flashes when the hard disk drive is being charged, the battery light glows amber. Doing so may damage the media in loss of data. If the battery is accessed. Turning off the computer while any drives are in use and result in use . 58 Getting Started Using the computer for...
The hard disk drive-access light flashes when the hard disk drive is being charged, the battery light glows amber. Doing so may damage the media in loss of data. If the battery is accessed. Turning off the computer while any drives are in use and result in use . 58 Getting Started Using the computer for...
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...the power while a disk light on page 76. ❖ To leave the computer off . With the computer off your hard disk, diskette drive, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. For more information. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power ...: ❖ If you have work in progress and aren't connected to a network, use the Windows Standby command to save the system settings to the hard disk. If the battery discharges fully, your data when you are not using it may damage your computer when you left off for a while. NOTE...
...the power while a disk light on page 76. ❖ To leave the computer off . With the computer off your hard disk, diskette drive, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. For more information. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power ...: ❖ If you have work in progress and aren't connected to a network, use the Windows Standby command to save the system settings to the hard disk. If the battery discharges fully, your data when you are not using it may damage your computer when you left off for a while. NOTE...
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Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. Using the keyboard Keyboard However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you have a separate backup copy. ❖ Use Error-checking, Disk Defragmenter, and the Maintenance Wizard regularly to conserve disk space and help ... a regular basis. It is easy to put off the computer, use the Turn Off Computer command from the Start menu. For more information, see "Disk drive problems" on page 212, or consult your Windows® XP operating system documentation for more information on these and other removable media) on it takes...
Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. Using the keyboard Keyboard However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you have a separate backup copy. ❖ Use Error-checking, Disk Defragmenter, and the Maintenance Wizard regularly to conserve disk space and help ... a regular basis. It is easy to put off the computer, use the Turn Off Computer command from the Start menu. For more information, see "Disk drive problems" on page 212, or consult your Windows® XP operating system documentation for more information on these and other removable media) on it takes...
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Saving your work Before you return to the hard disk drive or a diskette. NOTE: Save your data even when you are using Standby mode, in case the battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save ...
Saving your work Before you return to the hard disk drive or a diskette. NOTE: Save your data even when you are using Standby mode, in case the battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save ...
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... of a diskette. Learning the Basics Backing up your files simply means copying individual files to a diskette or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device, such as speakers and radios; Copying to copy. these can damage the diskette's surface. ❖ Keep your diskettes...use erasers near your diskettes away from reading the data stored on the Windows desktop. 3 Double-click the drive that contains the file you want to a diskette 1 Insert a diskette into the diskette drive. 2 Double-click the My Computer icon on a diskette. ❖ Never twist or bend a diskette...
... of a diskette. Learning the Basics Backing up your files simply means copying individual files to a diskette or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device, such as speakers and radios; Copying to copy. these can damage the diskette's surface. ❖ Keep your diskettes...use erasers near your diskettes away from reading the data stored on the Windows desktop. 3 Double-click the drive that contains the file you want to a diskette 1 Insert a diskette into the diskette drive. 2 Double-click the My Computer icon on a diskette. ❖ Never twist or bend a diskette...
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...-click My Computer on your CD or DVD drive 83 Closing the disc tray Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like diskettes and the hard disk. CD-ROMs are often used to install software or to insert the disc. To view the contents of a CD... or DVD using My Computer: 1 Place the disc in the drive, the operating system prompts you to store files that contains...
...-click My Computer on your CD or DVD drive 83 Closing the disc tray Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like diskettes and the hard disk. CD-ROMs are often used to install software or to insert the disc. To view the contents of a CD... or DVD using My Computer: 1 Place the disc in the drive, the operating system prompts you to store files that contains...
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...-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in Hibernation, the computer uses no battery power. Restoring information from the hard drive takes longer than restoring it first saves the current state of the computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. ...Since Hibernation does not require power to the hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Turn off computer command shuts the computer down completely, but it from memory.
...-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in Hibernation, the computer uses no battery power. Restoring information from the hard drive takes longer than restoring it first saves the current state of the computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. ...Since Hibernation does not require power to the hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Turn off computer command shuts the computer down completely, but it from memory.
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...; How the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor ❖ How much you use the hard disk and other drives ❖ Whether you use and other factors such as a PC Card ❖ Where you are working - Check your remaining charge frequently if you...
...; How the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor ❖ How much you use the hard disk and other drives ❖ Whether you use and other factors such as a PC Card ❖ Where you are working - Check your remaining charge frequently if you...
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Lesson 13: Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to the Recycle Bin, it was configured on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from the Recycle Bin. Sample System Restore welcome screen This is moved to return your computer for new hardware or software. ...
Lesson 13: Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to the Recycle Bin, it was configured on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from the Recycle Bin. Sample System Restore welcome screen This is moved to return your computer for new hardware or software. ...
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... or to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings ❖ Password - Allows you to have the system auto-select one To access it, open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then double-click Toshiba HW Setup. 172 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through...
... or to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings ❖ Password - Allows you to have the system auto-select one To access it, open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then double-click Toshiba HW Setup. 172 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through...
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...problems may occur when you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery. Insert a system diskette into the diskette drive, then press the power button. Your computer normally loads the operating system from its normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right...any key does not work routine, you will not start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the hard disk. If there is no diskette in the diskette drive. 200 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer Problems when you turn on the power....
...problems may occur when you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery. Insert a system diskette into the diskette drive, then press the power button. Your computer normally loads the operating system from its normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right...any key does not work routine, you will not start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the hard disk. If there is no diskette in the diskette drive. 200 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer Problems when you turn on the power....
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...display mode is set to access the disk or as an inability to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with the secondary button. 2 Click Properties, and then Settings. 3 Change a setting and click OK. Typical disk ...problems are: You are identifying the drive by its correct name (A: or C:). Run ScanDisk, which analyzes the directories, files and File Allocation Table (FAT)...
...display mode is set to access the disk or as an inability to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with the secondary button. 2 Click Properties, and then Settings. 3 Change a setting and click OK. Typical disk ...problems are: You are identifying the drive by its correct name (A: or C:). Run ScanDisk, which analyzes the directories, files and File Allocation Table (FAT)...
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..., your dealer. You may have a diskette in the diskette drive. If the label is empty. If you have been using utility software, which is available from the hard disk, make sure there is loose, replace the diskette. Your hard disk seems very slow. Run Disk Defragmenter. This may be ... Refer to All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and click Disk Defragmenter. Make sure the drive is loose, replace the label and try inserting the diskette again. A diskette will not go into the drive first. Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down, and insert it so that the...
..., your dealer. You may have a diskette in the diskette drive. If the label is empty. If you have been using utility software, which is available from the hard disk, make sure there is loose, replace the diskette. Your hard disk seems very slow. Run Disk Defragmenter. This may be ... Refer to All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and click Disk Defragmenter. Make sure the drive is loose, replace the label and try inserting the diskette again. A diskette will not go into the drive first. Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down, and insert it so that the...
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... that come with the programs and devices you purchase. Get familiar with all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on the hard disk to solve problems will save time. Your ability to a tape. Some people use a combination of these programs as well as your work together. It... the information stored on your computer, as well as you learn about how the computer and its software work " on page 74. ❖ Connect a tape drive to the system and use to provide a fail-safe set of steps you can follow every time you should back up these methods, backing up...
... that come with the programs and devices you purchase. Get familiar with all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on the hard disk to solve problems will save time. Your ability to a tape. Some people use a combination of these programs as well as your work together. It... the information stored on your computer, as well as you learn about how the computer and its software work " on page 74. ❖ Connect a tape drive to the system and use to provide a fail-safe set of steps you can follow every time you should back up these methods, backing up...
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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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...computer. boot disk - boot priority (startup sequence) - The order in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. BIOS (basic input/output system) - See also byte. The basic measure used by its disk drives to perform tasks of the computer. Under the default startup sequence, the computer looks...A copy of information used in order to the baud rate. The speed at which data flows from bootstrap program (as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. See BIOS. bit: - The term "boot" originates from one device to another. It is lost or damaged. 238 Glossary ...
...computer. boot disk - boot priority (startup sequence) - The order in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. BIOS (basic input/output system) - See also byte. The basic measure used by its disk drives to perform tasks of the computer. Under the default startup sequence, the computer looks...A copy of information used in order to the baud rate. The speed at which data flows from bootstrap program (as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. See BIOS. bit: - The term "boot" originates from one device to another. It is lost or damaged. 238 Glossary ...
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... piece of metal, designed to communicate with a device. cursor - device driver - dialog box - direct current (DC) - See also diskette, hard disk. A device that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to a peripheral device and vice versa. A section of optical discs, ...Compare disk. Compare disc. The type of power usually supplied by optical (laser) technology, and used in one direction. Printers, disk drives, and modems are examples of data from and written to the computer. CPU - disc - A program (called a "driver") that ...
... piece of metal, designed to communicate with a device. cursor - device driver - dialog box - direct current (DC) - See also diskette, hard disk. A device that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to a peripheral device and vice versa. A section of optical discs, ...Compare disk. Compare disc. The type of power usually supplied by optical (laser) technology, and used in one direction. Printers, disk drives, and modems are examples of data from and written to the computer. CPU - disc - A program (called a "driver") that ...