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30 Contents Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory ...recovery method 61 Recovering to a custom size partition 63 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 66 Creating recovery DVDs/media 68 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 74 Installing drivers and applications 75 ...
30 Contents Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory ...recovery method 61 Recovering to a custom size partition 63 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 66 Creating recovery DVDs/media 68 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 74 Installing drivers and applications 75 ...
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...; Explorer 101 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 102 Saving your work 102 Printing your work 104 Backing up your work 105 Restoring your work 105 Using the optical disc drive 106 Optical disc drive components 106 Inserting an optical disc 107 Playing an audio CD 109 Playing...
...; Explorer 101 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 102 Saving your work 102 Printing your work 104 Backing up your work 105 Restoring your work 105 Using the optical disc drive 106 Optical disc drive components 106 Inserting an optical disc 107 Playing an audio CD 109 Playing...
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.... If you to recover your computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to out-of -box state Description This option restores the original factory image to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 61. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module...
.... If you to recover your computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to out-of -box state Description This option restores the original factory image to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 61. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module...
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... be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from recovery DVDs/media" on the drive. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on page 66. Any files that you created are deleted. Be sure to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery ... system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are deleted, you can be connected to separately save the files you can restore your system to its out-of erasing your recovery DVDs/media. See "Recovering without This option recovers just your system for example, a ...
... be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from recovery DVDs/media" on the drive. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on page 66. Any files that you created are deleted. Be sure to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery ... system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are deleted, you can be connected to separately save the files you can restore your system to its out-of erasing your recovery DVDs/media. See "Recovering without This option recovers just your system for example, a ...
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For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer be deleted and rewritten. To recover the original factory image using the utilities stored on page 71. You ...
For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer be deleted and rewritten. To recover the original factory image using the utilities stored on page 71. You ...
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...) key on your keyboard while powering on page 71. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. You can resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities... all data will be deleted and rewritten. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your C: drive to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system...
...) key on your keyboard while powering on page 71. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. You can resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities... all data will be deleted and rewritten. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your C: drive to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system...
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... the second method, see "Backing up your work" on them will be connected to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. If...
... the second method, see "Backing up your work" on them will be connected to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. If...
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...process. When the process is strongly recommended that all data on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. A confirmation message displays reminding you that you create recovery DVDs/media. Select Recover ...drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The ...
...process. When the process is strongly recommended that all data on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. A confirmation message displays reminding you that you create recovery DVDs/media. Select Recover ...drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The ...
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...the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not backed up to the external media and can be restored from the drop-down lists next to "System Recovery Media" and "Application Discs," depending on the type of a certain minimum capacity ...105. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 69 NOTE When you will need to your computer. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from this media. The amount of space required...
...the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not backed up to the external media and can be restored from the drop-down lists next to "System Recovery Media" and "Application Discs," depending on the type of a certain minimum capacity ...105. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 69 NOTE When you will need to your computer. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from this media. The amount of space required...
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... etc.), so that you will know in which order to insert the discs during the process of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your computer. NOTE If you are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of creating...drive and the system recovery files on 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 page 71. For information on using the Recovery media you have created with the ...
... etc.), so that you will know in which order to insert the discs during the process of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your computer. NOTE If you are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of creating...drive and the system recovery files on 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 page 71. For information on using the Recovery media you have created with the ...
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...recovery DVDs/media: 1 Shut down and turn off your work" on page 59. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 71 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on page 68. Be sure to a new internal storage drive from your... system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. Any files that your work to external media using Windows® Backup or another backup program. For instructions on creating...
...recovery DVDs/media: 1 Shut down and turn off your work" on page 59. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 71 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on page 68. Be sure to a new internal storage drive from your... system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. Any files that your work to external media using Windows® Backup or another backup program. For instructions on creating...
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...on the computer. Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive or connect the USB flash drive containing your internal storage drive. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the recovery options instead ...then press Enter. This process may take several hours, depending on the computer. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and partitions...
...on the computer. Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive or connect the USB flash drive containing your internal storage drive. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the recovery options instead ...then press Enter. This process may take several hours, depending on the computer. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and partitions...
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... has been erased. 6 Press any key on page 68) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you have saved your work to external media (see "Backing up your work" on page 105) and created recovery DVDs/media...
... has been erased. 6 Press any key on page 68) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you have saved your work to external media (see "Backing up your work" on page 105) and created recovery DVDs/media...
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... the existing file. Learning the Basics Backing up your work 105 Backing up your work To restore information from your backup media to your internal storage drive, use the Restore option in case something happens to different types of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. Look in ...the online Help or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files. (Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you create in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. You can back up all the files on the ...
... the existing file. Learning the Basics Backing up your work 105 Backing up your work To restore information from your backup media to your internal storage drive, use the Restore option in case something happens to different types of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. Look in ...the online Help or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files. (Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you create in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. You can back up all the files on the ...
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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 highlight each...
...; 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 highlight each...
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... saves them for backing up your Windows® settings and your valuable data from much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to the installation. It is also easy to supplement the information in the Windows® operating system The Windows... much more effective than uninstalling the hardware or software, which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings. Your ability 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....
... saves them for backing up your Windows® settings and your valuable data from much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to the installation. It is also easy to supplement the information in the Windows® operating system The Windows... much more effective than uninstalling the hardware or software, which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings. Your ability 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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... the previous step. 5 Close all programs and save all open files. 6 Click Finish, and then Yes to begin the system restore. Then, at a later time, you did not create. NOTE This list may have been created automatically by the Windows® operating system.... To do this: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then System Restore. 2 Select Recommended restore or Choose a different restore point, and then click Next. The Windows® operating system creates the restore point, automatically stamps it was in the future, such as "Before installing Brand X Accounting ...
... the previous step. 5 Close all programs and save all open files. 6 Click Finish, and then Yes to begin the system restore. Then, at a later time, you did not create. NOTE This list may have been created automatically by the Windows® operating system.... To do this: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then System Restore. 2 Select Recommended restore or Choose a different restore point, and then click Next. The Windows® operating system creates the restore point, automatically stamps it was in the future, such as "Before installing Brand X Accounting ...
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...or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to do so. Always carefully follow the installation instructions that the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one at a time....you need any changes that the installation is often necessary to your computer system, install just one installation at a time, creating restore points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to complete the installation successfully. It is completed, and will then be very ...
...or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to do so. Always carefully follow the installation instructions that the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one at a time....you need any changes that the installation is often necessary to your computer system, install just one installation at a time, creating restore points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to complete the installation successfully. It is completed, and will then be very ...
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... mouse 81 external display, adjusting 81 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 168 file extensions using 103 files backing up 95, 105 file names 103 printing 104 restore 105 saving 102 using a file extension 103 function keys 98 H headphones using 136 Help and Support Windows® operating system 162 Hibernation mode 84 configuring...
... mouse 81 external display, adjusting 81 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 168 file extensions using 103 files backing up 95, 105 file names 103 printing 104 restore 105 saving 102 using a file extension 103 function keys 98 H headphones using 136 Help and Support Windows® operating system 162 Hibernation mode 84 configuring...
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... does not last 165 battery not charging 165 changing display properties 167 checking device properties 163 computer will not power up 158 contacting Toshiba 180 corrupted/damaged data files 169 Device Manager 163 disk drive is slow 169 display is blank 166 external display not working 168 ...creating recovery DVDs/media 68 erasing internal storage drive 73 installing drivers and applications 75 internal storage drive 59 out-of-box state 61 restoring from recovery DVDs/ media 71 to custom size partition 63 without changing drive partitions 66 recycle bin icon 130 registering computer 50 removing ...
... does not last 165 battery not charging 165 changing display properties 167 checking device properties 163 computer will not power up 158 contacting Toshiba 180 corrupted/damaged data files 169 Device Manager 163 disk drive is slow 169 display is blank 166 external display not working 168 ...creating recovery DVDs/media 68 erasing internal storage drive 73 installing drivers and applications 75 internal storage drive 59 out-of-box state 61 restoring from recovery DVDs/ media 71 to custom size partition 63 without changing drive partitions 66 recycle bin icon 130 registering computer 50 removing ...