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...do so, this product will expose you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE ... 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.
...do so, this product will expose you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE ... 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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You could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in the Radio Law of Japan. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other device. To use this model properly, read the user's guide carefully and keep it ...belongs to disassemble, adjust or repair a HD DVD, CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any repair or adjustment is classified ...
You could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in the Radio Law of Japan. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other device. To use this model properly, read the user's guide carefully and keep it ...belongs to disassemble, adjust or repair a HD DVD, CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any repair or adjustment is classified ...
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... Installing 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 ... Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 64 Connecting a printer 64 Setting up a printer 64 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........65 Turning off the computer 66 Options for turning off the computer 66 Using the Shut Down command 69 Using and configuring Hibernation ...
... Installing 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 ... Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 64 Connecting a printer 64 Setting up a printer 64 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........65 Turning off the computer 66 Options for turning off the computer 66 Using the Shut Down command 69 Using and configuring Hibernation ...
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... Start Search field 85 Saving your work 85 Printing your work 87 Backing up your work 88 Restoring your work 88 Using the optical drive 89 Optical drive components 89 Inserting an optical disc 90 Playing an audio CD 91 Playing optical media 92 Creating a CD/DVD 93 Removing a disc with the...
... Start Search field 85 Saving your work 85 Printing your work 87 Backing up your work 88 Restoring your work 88 Using the optical drive 89 Optical drive components 89 Inserting an optical disc 90 Playing an audio CD 91 Playing optical media 92 Creating a CD/DVD 93 Removing a disc with the...
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... Optimize 133 TOSHIBA Application Installer 134 Setting passwords 135 Using an instant password 135 Using a supervisor password 136 Using a user password 137 Deleting a user password 138 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 139 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........140 Mouse Utility 141 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 142 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 143 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer...
... Optimize 133 TOSHIBA Application Installer 134 Setting passwords 135 Using an instant password 135 Using a supervisor password 136 Using a user password 137 Deleting a user password 138 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 139 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........140 Mouse Utility 141 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 142 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 143 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer...
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...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 169 DVD operating problems 172 Develop good computing habits 173 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 174 If you need further assistance 178 Before you contact Toshiba...
...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 169 DVD operating problems 172 Develop good computing habits 173 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 174 If you need further assistance 178 Before you contact Toshiba...
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... surface of the disc. Occasionally, even new programs 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 in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖... AC adaptor is connected to a disk/disc or flash media may contain a computer virus. Using your computer on the computer. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses.
... surface of the disc. Occasionally, even new programs 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 in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖... AC adaptor is connected to a disk/disc or flash media may contain a computer virus. Using your computer on the computer. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses.
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... not to register at a later time. See "Setting up your software" on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. After starting your computer... external diskette drive" on page 65) ❖ Install an ExpressCard (see "Using an ExpressCard™" on page 124) (available on certain models) 38 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you...
... not to register at a later time. See "Setting up your software" on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. After starting your computer... external diskette drive" on page 65) ❖ Install an ExpressCard (see "Using an ExpressCard™" on page 124) (available on certain models) 38 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you...
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Getting Started 43 Using the computer for an entire product Series. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is operated on your display are empty. Your computer's features and ...
Getting Started 43 Using the computer for an entire product Series. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is operated on your display are empty. Your computer's features and ...
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NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is highlighted, then press Enter. The computer could hang up the next time you turn on ...
NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is highlighted, then press Enter. The computer could hang up the next time you turn on ...
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... your permission. If unsure, cancel and try again. otherwise, click Cancel. Using the HDD Recovery, you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your system. If you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; For more information on creating Recovery ...media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 53. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on certain models) Your computer has been configured with your computer This is strongly recommended that says, "Windows®...
... your permission. If unsure, cancel and try again. otherwise, click Cancel. Using the HDD Recovery, you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your system. If you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; For more information on creating Recovery ...media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 53. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on certain models) Your computer has been configured with your computer This is strongly recommended that says, "Windows®...
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... Recovery Disc Creator. 2 Select CD or DVD (to recover your hard disk drive and recover your system if the hard drive recovery partition has been deleted or the hard disk has been replaced on your computer. 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 copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. To create recovery CDs/DVDs: 1 Double-click the ...
... Recovery Disc Creator. 2 Select CD or DVD (to recover your hard disk drive and recover your system if the hard drive recovery partition has been deleted or the hard disk has been replaced on your computer. 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 copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. To create recovery CDs/DVDs: 1 Double-click the ...
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... the first blank CD or DVD into your writable optical drive when prompted. 6 Follow the on page 59. 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... size ❖ Recovering the C: partition with the preceding steps see "Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media ❖ Checking the HDD operating status 54 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select the items you have created with a user specified size ❖...
... the first blank CD or DVD into your writable optical drive when prompted. 6 Follow the on page 59. 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... size ❖ Recovering the C: partition with the preceding steps see "Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media ❖ Checking the HDD operating status 54 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select the items you have created with a user specified size ❖...
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... turned off. 2 Press and 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 your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of the options, and then click Next. The options are: ❖...
... turned off. 2 Press and 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 your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of the options, and then click Next. The options are: ❖...
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... a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. 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 data will be lost . The Recovery of Factory Default ... click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. Be sure to save your work to begin the recovery.
... a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. 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 data will be lost . The Recovery of Factory Default ... click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. Be sure to save your work to begin the recovery.
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...has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. 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 can choose: ❖ Delete all... all sectors on the size of your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to begin deleting the HDD. Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes.
...has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. 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 can choose: ❖ Delete all... all sectors on the size of your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to begin deleting the HDD. Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes.
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... that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any information on them will not be affected and will remain intact. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of Factory...
... that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any information on them will not be affected and will remain intact. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of Factory...
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...Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its ... to CDs or DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 53): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your optical drive and power on page 54, to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Getting Started 59 Hard...
...Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its ... to CDs or DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 53): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your optical drive and power on page 54, to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Getting Started 59 Hard...
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... the screen. Simply move your finger on -screen prompts to move it to the left . Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on certain models) allows 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 display its status in the direction you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad in the...
... the screen. Simply move your finger on -screen prompts to move it to the left . Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on certain models) allows 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 display its status in the direction you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad in the...
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... Sound, and then under Printers, click Add a printer. Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for the first time. Getting Started 65 Connecting an optional external diskette drive If your printer. You only need to set up for use with 3.5-inch diskettes...
... Sound, and then under Printers, click Add a printer. Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for the first time. Getting Started 65 Connecting an optional external diskette drive If your printer. You only need to set up for use with 3.5-inch diskettes...