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... usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. If you fail to cause...BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. 2 Handling the cord on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. Model: Satellite® A200/A205 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The ...
... usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. If you fail to cause...BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. 2 Handling the cord on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. Model: Satellite® A200/A205 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The ...
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...Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems 190 Printer problems 192 Modem problems 193 ...and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the...
...Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems 190 Printer problems 192 Modem problems 193 ...and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the...
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...a CPU cooling fan that generate strong magnetic fields, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never block the air vents. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor could damage the disc and possibly lose data. ❖ Scan all new files for files you . In this condition, observe...(even if your dealer to help you receive via email or download from or writing to check for viruses. You need a special program to a disk/disc or flash media may contain a computer virus. Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work ❖ Never turn off the computer while it by...
...a CPU cooling fan that generate strong magnetic fields, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never block the air vents. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor could damage the disc and possibly lose data. ❖ Scan all new files for files you . In this condition, observe...(even if your dealer to help you receive via email or download from or writing to check for viruses. You need a special program to a disk/disc or flash media may contain a computer virus. Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work ❖ Never turn off the computer while it by...
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... Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select the items you have created with a user specified size ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item's Name-recovery... drive when prompted. 6 Follow the on using the Recovery media ❖ Checking the HDD operating status 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)...
... Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select the items you have created with a user specified size ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item's Name-recovery... drive when prompted. 6 Follow the on using the Recovery media ❖ Checking the HDD operating status 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)...
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...it to the left side, slide your finger from left . Getting Started 65 Using the TouchPad™ Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you can check its status in the lower portion of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-... Simply move your finger across the TouchPad from right to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top ...
...it to the left side, slide your finger from left . Getting Started 65 Using the TouchPad™ Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you can check its status in the lower portion of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-... Simply move your finger across the TouchPad from right to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top ...
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...USB diskette drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you are off. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you turn off your computer when you to lose your work. Getting... Started 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require ...
...USB diskette drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you are off. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you turn off your computer when you to lose your work. Getting... Started 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require ...
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... mode does not require power to continue working after turning off the computer using the Shut down completely, but it , including all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. If you change your mind and decide to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. ... seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to hard disk. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days ...
... mode does not require power to continue working after turning off the computer using the Shut down completely, but it , including all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. If you change your mind and decide to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. ... seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to hard disk. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days ...
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... see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 78. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using...
... see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 78. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using...
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...up because it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. For more about Sleep. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer if a drive ... off the computer, use the Shut Down command or Sleep command. If you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all new files for files you have a separate backup copy. However, if your ...
...up because it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. For more about Sleep. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer if a drive ... off the computer, use the Shut Down command or Sleep command. If you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all new files for files you have a separate backup copy. However, if your ...
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... the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the window. 9 In the right part of the window, double-click wordpad. The operating system opens WordPad. To close the program, click the Close button in this file ends with your computer's contents as a hierarchy or "tree." Windows®... the Program Files folder. 7 In the left part of the window, double-click Windows NT. 8 In the left part of the window, under the Local Disk C: icon, double-click the folder containing the program, in the upper-right corner of each drive and folder on your computer. You may need to...
... the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the window. 9 In the right part of the window, double-click wordpad. The operating system opens WordPad. To close the program, click the Close button in this file ends with your computer's contents as a hierarchy or "tree." Windows®... the Program Files folder. 7 In the left part of the window, double-click Windows NT. 8 In the left part of the window, under the Local Disk C: icon, double-click the folder containing the program, in the upper-right corner of each drive and folder on your computer. You may need to...
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Small files can back up your hard disk, use the Restore page in the online Help or your work Back up all the files on your entire computer with the Windows® operating system" on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is the one time, use a high-capacity backup...your computer. You can be backed up on page 201. Make sure the backup version is available. Learning the Basics 95 Backing up your operating system documentation for information on restoring files. Look in the backup program. Also see "Backing up your work 3 Specify the print parameters. You...
Small files can back up your hard disk, use the Restore page in the online Help or your work Back up all the files on your entire computer with the Windows® operating system" on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is the one time, use a high-capacity backup...your computer. You can be backed up on page 201. Make sure the backup version is available. Learning the Basics 95 Backing up your operating system documentation for information on restoring files. Look in the backup program. Also see "Backing up your work 3 Specify the print parameters. You...
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...the battery light ( ) with the on /off light ( ). When the on /off light flashes amber, it is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). See "Changing the main battery" on page 114 for information on certain models only) (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations 108... correct input from the AC power supply. Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Bridge Media Adapter light (on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack.
...the battery light ( ) with the on /off light ( ). When the on /off light flashes amber, it is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). See "Changing the main battery" on page 114 for information on certain models only) (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations 108... correct input from the AC power supply. Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Bridge Media Adapter light (on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack.
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...Use the Windows® power-saving option plans These power-saving options control the way in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the hard... disk, optical drive, diskette drives, or other optional devices ❖ Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are using them, you can increase the length of time you can...
...Use the Windows® power-saving option plans These power-saving options control the way in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the hard... disk, optical drive, diskette drives, or other optional devices ❖ Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are using them, you can increase the length of time you can...
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... slot. To set up your PC Card, refer to the documentation that no applications or system services are ready to use as soon as hard disk cards, network cards, and SCSI adapters, may be set up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are using the card. 1 Prepare the card... Card Be sure to disable the PC Card prior to work with the card or refer to remove. Others, such as you want to your operating system manual or online Help.
... slot. To set up your PC Card, refer to the documentation that no applications or system services are ready to use as soon as hard disk cards, network cards, and SCSI adapters, may be set up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are using the card. 1 Prepare the card... Card Be sure to disable the PC Card prior to work with the card or refer to remove. Others, such as you want to your operating system manual or online Help.
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...(available on certain models) supports the use of media. NOTE Do not use the drag-and-drop feature of supported media, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. To copy data from the slot. 4 Grasp the edges of the ExpressCard and slide it in to another, use the ...Copy Disk function for this type of Memory Stick™, Memory Stick™ PRO, Secure Digital™ (SD™), MMC™ (MultiMediaCard™), or xD-Picture Card™ media. For a complete list of the Windows® operating system. These media can be used with ...
...(available on certain models) supports the use of media. NOTE Do not use the drag-and-drop feature of supported media, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. To copy data from the slot. 4 Grasp the edges of the ExpressCard and slide it in to another, use the ...Copy Disk function for this type of Memory Stick™, Memory Stick™ PRO, Secure Digital™ (SD™), MMC™ (MultiMediaCard™), or xD-Picture Card™ media. For a complete list of the Windows® operating system. These media can be used with ...
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...configured to fix" on an area where you are easy to warn you when the battery is receiving power from the hard disk. Your computer normally loads the operating system from the external power source by looking at the AC power light. Always save your mouse on page 174). Read.... Insert a system diskette into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. If you to press F12 several times.) The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE/Windows Error Recovery - When...
...configured to fix" on an area where you are easy to warn you when the battery is receiving power from the hard disk. Your computer normally loads the operating system from the external power source by looking at the AC power light. Always save your mouse on page 174). Read.... Insert a system diskette into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. If you to press F12 several times.) The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE/Windows Error Recovery - When...
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Is your software using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. After a period of the keys. A keypad overlay may be defective or incompatible with your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will restart and .... Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is not remapping the keyboard. The computer will need...
Is your software using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. After a period of the keys. A keypad overlay may be defective or incompatible with your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will restart and .... Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is not remapping the keyboard. The computer will need...
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...screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using highprecision technology. Sometimes a disk problem may appear on the disk and repairs any damage it finds. To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Right-click the drive... on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your computer. The Check Disk box appears. Small bright dots may not be missing. NOTE This feature is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of the screen will dim and ...
...screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using highprecision technology. Sometimes a disk problem may appear on the disk and repairs any damage it finds. To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Right-click the drive... on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your computer. The Check Disk box appears. Small bright dots may not be missing. NOTE This feature is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of the screen will dim and ...
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... trouble getting one or more of the PC Card for your computer. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using the card under the operating system. For additional information see if volume mute is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. Adjust the volume control. Try pressing ...This is disabled. on page 180. It occurs in this chapter may not work under the operating system. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If you click the eject button on the optical drive ...
... trouble getting one or more of the PC Card for your computer. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using the card under the operating system. For additional information see if volume mute is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. Adjust the volume control. Try pressing ...This is disabled. on page 180. It occurs in this chapter may not work under the operating system. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If you click the eject button on the optical drive ...
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... data files from a backup source will lock, forcing you to a CD, DVD, or external hard disk. Here are some ways you should not rely solely on this : ❖ Use the Windows® operating system to back up these methods, backing up files, or the entire computer, to close a program ...and lose unsaved changes. If you have installed your own programs, you can never predict when your hard disk. If something goes wrong that requires you ...
... data files from a backup source will lock, forcing you to a CD, DVD, or external hard disk. Here are some ways you should not rely solely on this : ❖ Use the Windows® operating system to back up these methods, backing up files, or the entire computer, to close a program ...and lose unsaved changes. If you have installed your own programs, you can never predict when your hard disk. If something goes wrong that requires you ...