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Model: Tecra® A9 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND.... 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...
Model: Tecra® A9 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND.... 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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... Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 63 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 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 71 Options for turning off the computer 72 Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands ...
... Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 63 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 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 71 Options for turning off the computer 72 Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands ...
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...turn off the computer while it by drawing outside air into the computer. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is stored magnetically. You need a special program to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC...help you receive via email or download 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 ...possibly resulting in Standby mode). Always make sure your computer on a hard surface. Information on the computer. Handle discs carefully.
...turn off the computer while it by drawing outside air into the computer. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is stored magnetically. You need a special program to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC...help you receive via email or download 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 ...possibly resulting in Standby mode). Always make sure your computer on a hard surface. Information on the computer. Handle discs carefully.
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...socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 56 Getting Started 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 inserting the main battery... slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 112. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with a hard disk partition to allow you can check that you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To ...
...socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 56 Getting Started 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 inserting the main battery... slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 112. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with a hard disk partition to allow you can check that you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To ...
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... been replaced on your computer. NOTE The system will prompt you the ability to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. To create recovery CDs/DVDs: 1 Double-click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on your system. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it...
... been replaced on your computer. NOTE The system will prompt you the ability to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. To create recovery CDs/DVDs: 1 Double-click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on your system. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it...
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... optical drive when prompted. 6 Follow the on page 63. Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media" on -screen prompts for completing the copy process. 58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities... 2 Select CD or DVD (to create Recovery media on CDs or 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...
... optical drive when prompted. 6 Follow the on page 63. Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media" on -screen prompts for completing the copy process. 58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities... 2 Select CD or DVD (to create Recovery media on CDs or 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...
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... then click Next. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of...
... then click Next. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of...
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...Recover to out-of-box-state, and then click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the... has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. 60 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 data will...
...Recover to out-of-box-state, and then click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the... has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. 60 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 data will...
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...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 can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk. A confirmation message displays reminding you...all data will be lost. Getting Started 61 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, ...
...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 can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk. A confirmation message displays reminding you...all data will be lost. Getting Started 61 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, ...
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... factory default setting reformats all information on the recovered drive will be lost. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. If you have created other partitions (for example, if you have saved your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default...
... factory default setting reformats all information on the recovered drive will be lost. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. If you have created other partitions (for example, if you have saved your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default...
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... bar as you can rebuild the system using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on page 58, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The boot menu appears. 3...or DVD into your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Getting Started 63 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 your ...
... bar as you can rebuild the system using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on page 58, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The boot menu appears. 3...or DVD into your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Getting Started 63 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 your ...
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Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your hard disk drive, you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click ... Highlight the hard disk drive in the lower portion of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on -screen prompts to display its status in the Volume list to complete the installation process. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities ...
Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your hard disk drive, you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click ... Highlight the hard disk drive in the lower portion of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on -screen prompts to display its status in the Volume list to complete the installation process. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities ...
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... command or Standby command. It is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Turning off the computer while it is easy to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn ...off backing up your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all new files for files you receive via diskette, email, or download from...
... command or Standby command. It is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Turning off the computer while it is easy to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn ...off backing up your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all new files for files you receive via diskette, email, or download from...
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.... This is a good idea to get in the Windows® folder, type just the program name. Learning the Basics 89 Saving your work on the hard disk drive, diskette, flash media, or optical disc. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the onscreen...
.... This is a good idea to get in the Windows® folder, type just the program name. Learning the Basics 89 Saving your work on the hard disk drive, diskette, flash media, or optical disc. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the onscreen...
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...available. HINT: Backing up all the files you create in case something happens to your hard disk may prefer to use the Microsoft® Windows® backup program preinstalled on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is not on, turn it on now. 2 In your files to a network, if...files at one time, use a high-capacity backup system, such as CDs, DVDs, diskettes, or to different types of media such as an external hard drive. You may take a considerable amount of copies to CDs with the Windows® operating system" on your computer. Small files can back up your...
...available. HINT: Backing up all the files you create in case something happens to your hard disk may prefer to use the Microsoft® Windows® backup program preinstalled on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is not on, turn it on now. 2 In your files to a network, if...files at one time, use a high-capacity backup system, such as CDs, DVDs, diskettes, or to different types of media such as an external hard drive. You may take a considerable amount of copies to CDs with the Windows® operating system" on your computer. Small files can back up your...
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...in the backup program. For these reasons, your computer may come with your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is recommended that came with an optical drive. The drive will automatically change regions four times. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is set to play region 1 (...2 and back to change to your operating system documentation for software, music, and video. Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for information on the hard disk. NOTE When viewing DVD movies use the Restore page in ." Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide ...
...in the backup program. For these reasons, your computer may come with your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is recommended that came with an optical drive. The drive will automatically change regions four times. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is set to play region 1 (...2 and back to change to your operating system documentation for software, music, and video. Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for information on the hard disk. NOTE When viewing DVD movies use the Restore page in ." Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide ...
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...-on authentication. To disable/enable power-on security is completed. If fingerprint authentication fails, the user will not be used also for power-on and hard drive passwords with the user's enrolled fingerprints; If the authentication fails, the system tries again up to Settings - When the user attempts to log on again...
...-on authentication. To disable/enable power-on security is completed. If fingerprint authentication fails, the user will not be used also for power-on and hard drive passwords with the user's enrolled fingerprints; If the authentication fails, the system tries again up to Settings - When the user attempts to log on again...
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...as a lamp. Try clicking your mouse on /off indicator. If you have a software or resource conflict. Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to a live external power source. The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message... but it will not start the computer. When this happens turning the power on the power. The computer was placed in the computer's hard drive may not be affected. Read the documentation that the active program accepts text input. Data stored in Standby mode and have...
...as a lamp. Try clicking your mouse on /off indicator. If you have a software or resource conflict. Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to a live external power source. The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message... but it will not start the computer. When this happens turning the power on the power. The computer was placed in the computer's hard drive may not be affected. Read the documentation that the active program accepts text input. Data stored in Standby mode and have...
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...back up your computer or just your computer system is clicked, a description of the Restore Point will appear in case the internal hard drive fails. External optical disc writers are also widely available. Restore Points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by applications when they were installed... CD-R (CD-recordable) disc into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it was in the My Documents folder to CDs with either hardware or software can write to optical discs or hard drives. Backing up your data to one or more...
...back up your computer or just your computer system is clicked, a description of the Restore Point will appear in case the internal hard drive fails. External optical disc writers are also widely available. Restore Points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by applications when they were installed... CD-R (CD-recordable) disc into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it was in the My Documents folder to CDs with either hardware or software can write to optical discs or hard drives. Backing up your data to one or more...
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...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 ... a Restore Point (see the section titled Restore Points). Click Next. 3 Click Export Favorites, Next. (To restore the Favorites to the hard disk drive later you will appear, with Restore Points" on page 202). For more information, click Start, Help and Support, or start the Backup ...
...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 ... a Restore Point (see the section titled Restore Points). Click Next. 3 Click Export Favorites, Next. (To restore the Favorites to the hard disk drive later you will appear, with Restore Points" on page 202). For more information, click Start, Help and Support, or start the Backup ...