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...you fail to cause birth defects or other damage. Model: Satellite® L550 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you to lead,...-up and usage instructions in 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. IF YOUR DATA ...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, ...
...you fail to cause birth defects or other damage. Model: Satellite® L550 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you to lead,...-up and usage instructions in 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. IF YOUR DATA ...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, ...
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...mentioned in the above item refer to disassemble, adjust or repair an optical drive. Optical Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser system and is required. You could damage the drive. Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal ... guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. Location of the Required Label (Sample shown below. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Location of the label and manufacturing information...
...mentioned in the above item refer to disassemble, adjust or repair an optical drive. Optical Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser system and is required. You could damage the drive. Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal ... guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. Location of the Required Label (Sample shown below. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Location of the label and manufacturing information...
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...up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 60 Recovering to out-of-box state ...custom size partition 63 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 66 Creating recovery DVDs/media 68 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 69 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 71 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 72 Installing drivers and applications 73 Using ...
...up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 60 Recovering to out-of-box state ...custom size partition 63 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 66 Creating recovery DVDs/media 68 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 69 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 71 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 72 Installing drivers and applications 73 Using ...
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... and files field 97 Saving your work 97 Printing your work 99 Backing up your work 100 Restoring your work 101 Using the optical drive 101 Optical drive components 102 Media control buttons 103 Inserting an optical disc 103 Playing an audio CD 105 Playing optical media 105 Recording optical media 106...
... and files field 97 Saving your work 97 Printing your work 99 Backing up your work 100 Restoring your work 101 Using the optical drive 101 Optical drive components 102 Media control buttons 103 Inserting an optical disc 103 Playing an audio CD 105 Playing optical media 105 Recording optical media 106...
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Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 ConfigFree 161 Getting Started 161 ConfigFree® Utilities 162 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that ...Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 175 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard® problems 180 ExpressCard® checklist 180 Resolving ExpressCard® problems 181 ...
Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 ConfigFree 161 Getting Started 161 ConfigFree® Utilities 162 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that ...Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 175 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard® problems 180 ExpressCard® checklist 180 Resolving ExpressCard® problems 181 ...
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Never place a heavy object on some disks is shipped with the underside or surface of the disc. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. Information on the computer and be careful not to a disk can become hot! If you handle the disc ...disc and possibly lose data. ❖ Scan all new files 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 objects that is stored magnetically. Placing a magnet too close to drop a heavy object ...
Never place a heavy object on some disks is shipped with the underside or surface of the disc. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. Information on the computer and be careful not to a disk can become hot! If you handle the disc ...disc and possibly lose data. ❖ Scan all new files 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 objects that is stored magnetically. Placing a magnet too close to drop a heavy object ...
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... not be able to ensure that may appear on your display are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will load automatically. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the...
... not be able to ensure that may appear on your display are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will load automatically. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the...
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... remove the memory module while the computer is highlighted, then press Enter. The computer could be lost. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. You can damage the computer and the memory module. NOTE The following screen may appear when you may need to scan your system...
... remove the memory module while the computer is highlighted, then press Enter. The computer could be lost. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. You can damage the computer and the memory module. NOTE The following screen may appear when you may need to scan your system...
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..." on page 63. This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from your internal storage drive or if you to specify a custom size for example, a D: drive) storage drive partitions intact. otherwise, click Cancel. Restore from recovery If you have created recovery DVDs/media (strongly ...DVDs/media recommended), you can recover your system even if the recovery utilities have replaced your computer's internal storage drive. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that says, "Do you were trying...
..." on page 63. This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from your internal storage drive or if you to specify a custom size for example, a D: drive) storage drive partitions intact. otherwise, click Cancel. Restore from recovery If you have created recovery DVDs/media (strongly ...DVDs/media recommended), you can recover your system even if the recovery utilities have replaced your computer's internal storage drive. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that says, "Do you were trying...
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... internal storage drive to an ...be connected to its out-of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on page 71 for the...computer to save your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is ...turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the drive... Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ❖ During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you...
... internal storage drive to an ...be connected to its out-of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on page 71 for the...computer to save your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is ...turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the drive... Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ❖ During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you...
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Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
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...) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage...
...) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage...
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... recovery DVDs/media" on your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. You can resize and recover the C: drive using recovery DVDs/media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. If not, skip to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating...keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on page 69. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your C: drive to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit...
... recovery DVDs/media" on your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. You can resize and recover the C: drive using recovery DVDs/media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. If not, skip to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating...keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on page 69. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your C: drive to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit...
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Select Recover to a custom size portion. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 6 The Recovery of drive C: field to set the partition size.
Select Recover to a custom size portion. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 6 The Recovery of drive C: field to set the partition size.
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... reminding you have created other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or by using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored on the...powering on page 69. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will not be connected to restart the computer. If not, skip to save your computer...
... reminding you have created other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or by using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored on the...powering on page 69. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will not be connected to restart the computer. If not, skip to save your computer...
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Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen Getting Started 67 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen Getting Started 67 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
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...proceeding. 8 Click Next to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. Be sure to save your computer's internal storage drive. outside the United States it is (800) 457-7777; When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your ...system configuration, you to insert several blank DVDs to begin the recovery. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273...
...proceeding. 8 Click Next to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. Be sure to save your computer's internal storage drive. outside the United States it is (800) 457-7777; When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your ...system configuration, you to insert several blank DVDs to begin the recovery. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273...
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Getting Started 69 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on page 69. For information on using the recovery DVDs/media you have created... with the preceding steps, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 68. NOTE As you can recover your internal storage drive. If you ...
Getting Started 69 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on page 69. For information on using the recovery DVDs/media you have created... with the preceding steps, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 68. NOTE As you can recover your internal storage drive. If you ...
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...want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your optical drive and power on page 60. Click Yes to continue. 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery... of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 8 Select one at this time. To recover your internal storage drive using the utilities burned to DVDs: 1 Insert...
...want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your optical drive and power on page 60. Click Yes to continue. 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery... of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 8 Select one at this time. To recover your internal storage drive using the utilities burned to DVDs: 1 Insert...
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...the keyboard to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then ...; Delete all data on the computer. Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data and partitions 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...
...the keyboard to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then ...; Delete all data on the computer. Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data and partitions 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...
