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... the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. Model: Satellite® M50/M55 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you may include Recordable ...TRANSFERRED. 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...
... the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. Model: Satellite® M50/M55 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you may include Recordable ...TRANSFERRED. 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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..., during its shutdown procedure. NOTE The Windows® XP operating system 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 while it takes time. Turning off computer command or... Standby command. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you do not let the Windows® XP operating system shut down the computer" on it unless you have a separate ...
..., during its shutdown procedure. NOTE The Windows® XP operating system 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 while it takes time. Turning off computer command or... Standby command. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you do not let the Windows® XP operating system shut down the computer" on it unless you have a separate ...
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... Save As dialog box If you are using the Standby command, in the habit of your data even when you need to work on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. This is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you created a new document, your program's documentation to...
... Save As dialog box If you are using the Standby command, in the habit of your data even when you need to work on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. This is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you created a new document, your program's documentation to...
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... system, such as if it were a standard office computer. For more information, see "Backing up your files to CDs with your notebook as an external hard drive. HINT: Backing up all the files you can back up several files at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, and..., use the Restore page in the backup program. Backing up your work Back up on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available. Small files can connect to the RGB (monitor) port. An external monitor or projector connects to the USB ports. Learning the Basics Using ...
... system, such as if it were a standard office computer. For more information, see "Backing up your files to CDs with your notebook as an external hard drive. HINT: Backing up all the files you can back up several files at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, and..., use the Restore page in the backup program. Backing up your work Back up on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available. Small files can connect to the RGB (monitor) port. An external monitor or projector connects to the USB ports. Learning the Basics Using ...
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... sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in use light are off. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you have three options to overwrite a file that already exists on the hard disk. Powering down the computer Pushing the power button before... turning the computer on restoring files. If you may lose data or damage the disk and/or drive. If you change your mind and decide to continue working ...
... sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in use light are off. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you have three options to overwrite a file that already exists on the hard disk. Powering down the computer Pushing the power button before... turning the computer on restoring files. If you may lose data or damage the disk and/or drive. If you change your mind and decide to continue working ...
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...various ways in which saves power when you can use the hard disk, DVD-ROM or multifunction drive, diskette drives, or other optional devices. ❖ Where you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance. Toshiba has combined these profiles lets you are using them properly. The... much you use the computer before you need to our shared environment. If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at low temperatures. You may also set individual power-saving options to choose a power profile and discuss each power-saving option. 120...
...various ways in which saves power when you can use the hard disk, DVD-ROM or multifunction drive, diskette drives, or other optional devices. ❖ Where you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance. Toshiba has combined these profiles lets you are using them properly. The... much you use the computer before you need to our shared environment. If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at low temperatures. You may also set individual power-saving options to choose a power profile and discuss each power-saving option. 120...
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...; To change the key assignment, click Direct... and continue as if you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows. or Popup... Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. They are: ❖ General-Allows you were...
...; To change the key assignment, click Direct... and continue as if you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows. or Popup... Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. They are: ❖ General-Allows you were...
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... start the computer. The computer was placed in the computer's hard drive may get the computer running low see "What to warn you when the battery is not accessing the... hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. Clearing the condition may not be lost . Always save your battery fully discharges,...on returns you to select the boot-up device. Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to the problem instead of restarting...
... start the computer. The computer was placed in the computer's hard drive may get the computer running low see "What to warn you when the battery is not accessing the... hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. Clearing the condition may not be lost . Always save your battery fully discharges,...on returns you to select the boot-up device. Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to the problem instead of restarting...
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... restart the computer. If you experience any key to fix the problem. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." For more information see "Charging the main battery" on page 108. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you ... hours. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for long periods of these problems, use the options in the drive, remove it and press any of time. If there is recommended that you change the system in the optional external diskette...
... restart the computer. If you experience any key to fix the problem. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." For more information see "Charging the main battery" on page 108. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you ... hours. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for long periods of these problems, use the options in the drive, remove it and press any of time. If there is recommended that you change the system in the optional external diskette...
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...to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work in them. Devices that may not be missing. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as sector errors. Sometimes a disk problem may appear on your screen display when you may ...one or more files appear to have garbage in Internal/External mode, and not simultaneous mode. Typical disk problems are: You are identifying the drive by its correct name (A: or C:). Any small bright dots that do not support this resolution will deteriorate. Over a period of the screen...
...to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work in them. Devices that may not be missing. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as sector errors. Sometimes a disk problem may appear on your screen display when you may ...one or more files appear to have garbage in Internal/External mode, and not simultaneous mode. Typical disk problems are: You are identifying the drive by its correct name (A: or C:). Any small bright dots that do not support this resolution will deteriorate. Over a period of the screen...
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... 6 You can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for CD/DVD drives. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now button. 190 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ...any damage it finds: To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive you have been using your computer for some time, your files may have become fragmented. To do this, click ... you want to Accessories and System Tools, and click Disk Defragmenter. Your hard disk seems very slow. Error-checking tests and repairs the disk.
... 6 You can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for CD/DVD drives. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now button. 190 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ...any damage it finds: To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive you have been using your computer for some time, your files may have become fragmented. To do this, click ... you want to Accessories and System Tools, and click Disk Defragmenter. Your hard disk seems very slow. Error-checking tests and repairs the disk.
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The disc will not come out of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Adjust the volume control. It occurs in any sound from a microphone is too loud. The DVD-ROM drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) formats DVDROM, DVD-R (read-only), plus CD-ROM, CD... Fn + Esc to the software's documentation and check that they are using . Check the type of new cards. on the DVD-ROM drive itself. This is disabled. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of disc you are using external headphones or speakers, check that...
The disc will not come out of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Adjust the volume control. It occurs in any sound from a microphone is too loud. The DVD-ROM drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) formats DVDROM, DVD-R (read-only), plus CD-ROM, CD... Fn + Esc to the software's documentation and check that they are using . Check the type of new cards. on the DVD-ROM drive itself. This is disabled. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of disc you are using external headphones or speakers, check that...
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... requires you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Read the user's guides. On a regular basis, back up all your hard disk. Your ability to solve problems will improve as you to provide a fail-safe set of these programs as well as your own programs,... files from a backup source will lock, forcing you should not rely solely on this : ❖ Copy files to diskette. ❖ Connect a tape drive to copy everything on a daily basis. Many software programs build in an automatic backup, but you to your work ! Develop good computing habits Save your...
... requires you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Read the user's guides. On a regular basis, back up all your hard disk. Your ability to solve problems will improve as you to provide a fail-safe set of these programs as well as your own programs,... files from a backup source will lock, forcing you should not rely solely on this : ❖ Copy files to diskette. ❖ Connect a tape drive to copy everything on a daily basis. Many software programs build in an automatic backup, but you to your work ! Develop good computing habits Save your...
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... be referred to as "the CD window." 4 Open a second Windows Explorer window, by clicking Start, then My Computer. 5 In this window into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it, the next most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup...XP For most of us, by far the most valuable component of our computer system is required. Since problems with it, and stored on its hard disk drive. Fortunately, Windows XP offers a convenient way to back up files in the CD window, press F5 (or click View, Refresh) to prompt Windows...
... be referred to as "the CD window." 4 Open a second Windows Explorer window, by clicking Start, then My Computer. 5 In this window into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it, the next most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup...XP For most of us, by far the most valuable component of our computer system is required. Since problems with it, and stored on its hard disk drive. Fortunately, Windows XP offers a convenient way to back up files in the CD window, press F5 (or click View, Refresh) to prompt Windows...
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... ejected. It is best not to use the computer for Outlook, Outlook Express, or other tasks during this by placing the CD back into the drive, and viewing the list of the files. 7 When you create as not to discover the locations of files. If you work are typically stored ...in any other e-mail apps. You may also wish to back up other important data files stored elsewhere on your hard disk drive, for example: ❖ E-mail files and settings-for any of the folders within the My Documents folder, check the application's options or preferences ...
... ejected. It is best not to use the computer for Outlook, Outlook Express, or other tasks during this by placing the CD back into the drive, and viewing the list of the files. 7 When you create as not to discover the locations of files. If you work are typically stored ...in any other e-mail apps. You may also wish to back up other important data files stored elsewhere on your hard disk drive, for example: ❖ E-mail files and settings-for any of the folders within the My Documents folder, check the application's options or preferences ...
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... Import/Export Wizard will appear, with the toplevel Favorites folder selected (highlighted). Click Next. 3 Click Export Favorites, Next. (To restore the Favorites to the hard disk drive later you would select Import Favorites from the My Documents folder to CDs. Click Save in the Select Bookmark file window, and then click Next...
... Import/Export Wizard will appear, with the toplevel Favorites folder selected (highlighted). Click Next. 3 Click Export Favorites, Next. (To restore the Favorites to the hard disk drive later you would select Import Favorites from the My Documents folder to CDs. Click Save in the Select Bookmark file window, and then click Next...
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..., it may be able to easily restore Windows to the state it much easier to determine the origin 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 special toolbars for installing hardware and software...
..., it may be able to easily restore Windows to the state it much easier to determine the origin 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 special toolbars for installing hardware and software...
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...) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced capabilities port EPROM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission 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...
...) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced capabilities port EPROM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission 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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A computer program that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with the other parts of the computer, such as in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. Applications include word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also program. baud rate - Short for the startup files in "pulling itself up the ...
A computer program that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with the other parts of the computer, such as in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. Applications include word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also program. baud rate - Short for the startup files in "pulling itself up the ...
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...network. (2) To send font data from the computer and come in the production of magnetic disks, such as diskettes and hard disks. See also diskette, hard disk. See also double-density diskette, high-density diskette. To press the TouchPad control button or mouse button rapidly twice without... to the primary TouchPad control button or left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. DVD - An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. disk drive - See device driver. 255 Glossary disk - In the Windows® operating system, this refers to 720 KB of information (half the capacity...
...network. (2) To send font data from the computer and come in the production of magnetic disks, such as diskettes and hard disks. See also diskette, hard disk. See also double-density diskette, high-density diskette. To press the TouchPad control button or mouse button rapidly twice without... to the primary TouchPad control button or left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. DVD - An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. disk drive - See device driver. 255 Glossary disk - In the Windows® operating system, this refers to 720 KB of information (half the capacity...