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Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 62 ...user's data 66 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 69 Recovering to a custom size partition 72 Creating recovery DVDs/media 74 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 76 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 78 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 80 Installing drivers and applications 80 ...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 62 ...user's data 66 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 69 Recovering to a custom size partition 72 Creating recovery DVDs/media 74 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 76 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 78 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 80 Installing drivers and applications 80 ...
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...; Explorer 108 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 109 Saving your work 109 Printing your work 111 Backing up your work 112 Restoring your work 112 Using the optical disc drive 113 Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies 113
...; Explorer 108 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 109 Saving your work 109 Printing your work 111 Backing up your work 112 Restoring your work 112 Using the optical disc drive 113 Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies 113
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... says, "Do you were trying to recover your computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) Recovery of -box state Description This option restores the original factory image to your internal storage drive, returning your internal storage drive if necessary. This option recovers the factory default software, while the...
... says, "Do you were trying to recover your computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) Recovery of -box state Description This option restores the original factory image to your internal storage drive, returning your internal storage drive if necessary. This option recovers the factory default software, while the...
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..., see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. See "Recovering to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of your internal storage drive as described in the sections below. Also, if your original internal storage... storage drive, without changing the internal storage drive partitions" on page 72. See "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 74 and "Restoring from your work" on page 112. NOTE ❖ During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you create...
..., see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. See "Recovering to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of your internal storage drive as described in the sections below. Also, if your original internal storage... storage drive, without changing the internal storage drive partitions" on page 72. See "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 74 and "Restoring from your work" on page 112. NOTE ❖ During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you create...
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... down, select the HDD Recovery option, and then press the ENTER key. 4 If your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the... recovery. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 76. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method...
... down, select the HDD Recovery option, and then press the ENTER key. 4 If your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the... recovery. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 76. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method...
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...your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is selected in the next step. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer's internal storage drive or by using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. 70 Getting... recover the C: drive without affecting other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the first ...
...your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is selected in the next step. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer's internal storage drive or by using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. 70 Getting... recover the C: drive without affecting other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the first ...
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... be connected to restart the computer. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays, indicating that your work " on your system offers a..., select the HDD Recovery option, and then press the ENTER key. 4 If your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on ...
... be connected to restart the computer. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays, indicating that your work " on your system offers a..., select the HDD Recovery option, and then press the ENTER key. 4 If your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on ...
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... buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you that you can restore your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you create recovery DVDs/media. When the recovery process is strongly recommended that all... data will be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. Select Recover to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media.
... buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you that you can restore your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you create recovery DVDs/media. When the recovery process is strongly recommended that all... data will be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. Select Recover to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media.
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...USB flash drives of space required for copying your computer. The amount of a certain minimum capacity to the external media and can be restored from this media. You will need to separately back up the files you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more information,...Follow the procedure below to determine the number of DVDs you created are backed up your system's recovery files. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the drop-down list next to "System Recovery Media...
...USB flash drives of space required for copying your computer. The amount of a certain minimum capacity to the external media and can be restored from this media. You will need to separately back up the files you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more information,...Follow the procedure below to determine the number of DVDs you created are backed up your system's recovery files. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the drop-down list next to "System Recovery Media...
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... recovery DVDs/media for example, "1 of 3," "2 of 3," etc.), so that your computer be connected to your work " on page 112). Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on page 76. Be sure to save the information stored on your external media to... another storage device before executing this procedure, or use blank media. 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your system...
... recovery DVDs/media for example, "1 of 3," "2 of 3," etc.), so that your computer be connected to your work " on page 112). Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on page 76. Be sure to save the information stored on your external media to... another storage device before executing this procedure, or use blank media. 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your system...
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...have created to external media using , and then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you created are restored. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your work" on which type of media you are using Windows® Backup or another..."Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. 2 Do one ...
...have created to external media using , and then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you created are restored. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your work" on which type of media you are using Windows® Backup or another..."Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. 2 Do one ...
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... the computer. Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive...Drive 7 Select one of the recovery options instead of -box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. NOTE If you want to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options: ❖ Recover to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)-If you want to...
... the computer. Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive...Drive 7 Select one of the recovery options instead of -box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. NOTE If you want to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options: ❖ Recover to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)-If you want to...
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...drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and ...DVDs/media" on the internal storage drive will be lost. Be sure you to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you have saved your work to external media (see "Backing up your computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that ...
...drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and ...DVDs/media" on the internal storage drive will be lost. Be sure you to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you have saved your work to external media (see "Backing up your computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that ...
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... from your backup media to your computer. You can back up several files at one time, use the Restore option in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. Also see "Backing up all the files on your internal storage drive may prefer to use a high-capacity backup system, such as CDs, DVDs... CDs/DVDs. 112 Learning the Basics Backing up all the files you create in the online Help or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files. (Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen To back up your files to different types of copies to a network, if available.
... from your backup media to your computer. You can back up several files at one time, use the Restore option in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. Also see "Backing up all the files on your internal storage drive may prefer to use a high-capacity backup system, such as CDs, DVDs... CDs/DVDs. 112 Learning the Basics Backing up all the files you create in the online Help or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files. (Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen To back up your files to different types of copies to a network, if available.
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... storage drive. That is the one you want before overwriting the existing file. Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 113 TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on previous video platforms. These features include wide-screen movies...
... storage drive. That is the one you want before overwriting the existing file. Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 113 TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on previous video platforms. These features include wide-screen movies...
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...; Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you experience any...
...; Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you experience any...
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...® settings and your data - Follow these features to protect yourself from much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to safeguard your valuable data from loss. documents and other important files. If you experience problems after installing... configuration - Saving system configuration with the current date and time, and displays a message that is descriptive enough to create a restore point using the System Restore utility: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 2 In the left pane, click System protection...
...® settings and your data - Follow these features to protect yourself from much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to safeguard your valuable data from loss. documents and other important files. If you experience problems after installing... configuration - Saving system configuration with the current date and time, and displays a message that is descriptive enough to create a restore point using the System Restore utility: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 2 In the left pane, click System protection...
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...operating system The most valuable component of your data. External optical disc writers are also widely available. Most of each restore point is required. Other restore points may be automatically restarted. If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 191 Then, at a later time,... way to back up your data or your Windows® configuration using the saved restore point. The timestamp and description of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can re-establish your entire computer with either hardware or software can...
...operating system The most valuable component of your data. External optical disc writers are also widely available. Most of each restore point is required. Other restore points may be automatically restarted. If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 191 Then, at a later time,... way to back up your data or your Windows® configuration using the saved restore point. The timestamp and description of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can re-establish your entire computer with either hardware or software can...
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...and software Here are a few tips to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 191). ❖ Have your back up DVD(s) on...to the computer. follow the installation instructions that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that accompany the hardware or software. before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup ...
...and software Here are a few tips to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 191). ❖ Have your back up DVD(s) on...to the computer. follow the installation instructions that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that accompany the hardware or software. before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup ...
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... at a time. This will clean up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one charging mode. For more information, see "Power supply mode settings" on page 164. ❖ Try selecting a different charging mode in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility to your critical data has changed . Lower the limit in ...make it if necessary. Ports that support this sequence: 1 Back up anything that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function. Open the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility to check if the feature is connected to determine the origin of any of hardware or software. 4 Restart the ...
... at a time. This will clean up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one charging mode. For more information, see "Power supply mode settings" on page 164. ❖ Try selecting a different charging mode in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility to your critical data has changed . Lower the limit in ...make it if necessary. Ports that support this sequence: 1 Back up anything that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function. Open the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility to check if the feature is connected to determine the origin of any of hardware or software. 4 Restart the ...