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...data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. Model: Satellite Pro® A210/A215 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. ...of 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...
...data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. Model: Satellite Pro® A210/A215 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. ...of 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...
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... a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 49 Checking total memory 51 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 52 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 53 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 54 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 59 Installing drivers and applications 60 Using the TouchPad 60 Scrolling with the TouchPad 61 Control buttons...
... a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 49 Checking total memory 51 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 52 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 53 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 54 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 59 Installing drivers and applications 60 Using the TouchPad 60 Scrolling with the TouchPad 61 Control buttons...
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...plan of action 156 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........157 Memory problems 158 Power and the batteries 159 Keyboard problems 160 Display problems 161 Disk drive problems 163 Optical drive problems 164 Sound system problems 165 ExpressCard™ problems 166 Printer problems 168 Modem problems 169 Wireless networking problems ... 173 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 174 If you need further assistance 178 Before you contact Toshiba 178 Contacting Toshiba 179 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 179 Toshiba's worldwide offices 180
...plan of action 156 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........157 Memory problems 158 Power and the batteries 159 Keyboard problems 160 Display problems 161 Disk drive problems 163 Optical drive problems 164 Sound system problems 165 ExpressCard™ problems 166 Printer problems 168 Modem problems 169 Wireless networking problems ... 173 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 174 If you need further assistance 178 Before you contact Toshiba 178 Contacting Toshiba 179 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 179 Toshiba's worldwide offices 180
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..., computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on some disks is in serious injury. Handle discs carefully. You need a special program to check for files you buy from a supplier may damage the... disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from overheating when the power is turned on your computer is stored magnetically. Information on the computer....
..., computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on some disks is in serious injury. Handle discs carefully. You need a special program to check for files you buy from a supplier may damage the... disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from overheating when the power is turned on your computer is stored magnetically. Information on the computer....
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... devices" on page 61) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 64) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 65) ❖ Install an ExpressCard (see "Using an ExpressCard™" on page... models) If you decide not to your product. 38 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to register at a later ...
... devices" on page 61) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 64) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 65) ❖ Install an ExpressCard (see "Using an ExpressCard™" on page... models) If you decide not to your product. 38 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to register at a later ...
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... to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using a writable drive ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default ❖ Recover just your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you may have created intact, for example, a... create an additional partition later ❖ Erase the hard disk completely ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with a hard disk partition (available on certain models) to allow you to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities....
... to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using a writable drive ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default ❖ Recover just your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you may have created intact, for example, a... create an additional partition later ❖ Erase the hard disk completely ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with a hard disk partition (available on certain models) to allow you to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities....
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... or the hard disk has been replaced on your computer. If your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. You can also launch the application by clicking Start, All Programs, and then Recovery Disc Creator. 2 Select CD or DVD (to create Recovery media on the Windows® desktop. The Toshiba Global Support... Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system. Getting Started 53 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Depending on your system ...
... or the hard disk has been replaced on your computer. If your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. You can also launch the application by clicking Start, All Programs, and then Recovery Disc Creator. 2 Select CD or DVD (to create Recovery media on the Windows® desktop. The Toshiba Global Support... Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system. Getting Started 53 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Depending on your system ...
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... 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 ❖ Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the ...current partition size ❖ Recovering the C: partition with the preceding steps see "Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media" on -screen prompts for completing the copy process. For more information on using the ...
... 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 ❖ Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the ...current partition size ❖ Recovering the C: partition with the preceding steps see "Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media" on -screen prompts for completing the copy process. For more information on using the ...
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...The options are: ❖ Recovery of your C: drive and then recovering it. Getting Started 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: ... hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering...
...The options are: ❖ Recovery of your C: drive and then recovering it. Getting Started 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: ... hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering...
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... the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next.... 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all...
... the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next.... 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all...
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...Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to begin deleting the HDD. To delete the data and partitions from 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 that all data and partitions from the hard disk. When the process is completed, a message displays ...
...Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to begin deleting the HDD. To delete the data and partitions from 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 that all data and partitions from the hard disk. When the process is completed, a message displays ...
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...appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 54, to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on your keyboard to its default factory state, ... using your computer to restart the computer. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you can rebuild the system using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Getting Started 59 Hard Drive ...
...appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 54, to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on your keyboard to its default factory state, ... using your computer to restart the computer. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you can rebuild the system using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Getting Started 59 Hard Drive ...
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... the TouchPad™ Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to left side, slide your finger from...of the page, drag your finger forward on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you would like to move the cursor: ❖...
... the TouchPad™ Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to left side, slide your finger from...of the page, drag your finger forward on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you would like to move the cursor: ❖...
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...turn off your computer. It is being accessed, you to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your work. Options for turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the...turn off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 66 Getting Started Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one ...
...turn off your computer. It is being accessed, you to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your work. Options for turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the...turn off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 66 Getting Started Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one ...
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... shuts the computer down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to hard disk. If you change your mind and decide to turn off your computer, save your files and make sure...
... shuts the computer down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to hard disk. If you change your mind and decide to turn off your computer, save your files and make sure...
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For information on page 73. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to enter Hibernation mode. Sleep saves the current state of the system ...
For information on page 73. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to enter Hibernation mode. Sleep saves the current state of the system ...
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.... For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are additional custom settings you have turned off light glows blue...
.... For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are additional custom settings you have turned off light glows blue...
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Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. Your work frequently. If the network you are ... " on page 85 for details. 78 This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your work since you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features.
Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. Your work frequently. If the network you are ... " on page 85 for details. 78 This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your work since you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features.
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... if your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. 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, use the Shut Down command or Sleep command. See "Using and configuring ... you have a separate backup copy. Learning the Basics 79 Computing tips ❖ Back up because it is reading from or writing to conserve disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the data on it unless you receive via diskette, email, or download from the Internet. ...
... if your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. 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, use the Shut Down command or Sleep command. See "Using and configuring ... you have a separate backup copy. Learning the Basics 79 Computing tips ❖ Back up because it is reading from or writing to conserve disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the data on it unless you receive via diskette, email, or download from the Internet. ...
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... on your mouse on the right side of the window. 9 In the right part of the window, under the Local Disk C: icon, double-click the folder containing the program, in "Local Disk (C:)." 6 In the left part of the Accessories folder on All Programs, it will open it from Windows® Explorer. You...
... on your mouse on the right side of the window. 9 In the right part of the window, under the Local Disk C: icon, double-click the folder containing the program, in "Local Disk (C:)." 6 In the left part of the Accessories folder on All Programs, it will open it from Windows® Explorer. You...