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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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... includes recovery utilities to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are available: Recovery option Recover to out-of-box state Description This option restores the original factory image to your internal storage drive, returning your computer to its out-of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on page 61. otherwise...
... includes recovery utilities to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are available: Recovery option Recover to out-of-box state Description This option restores the original factory image to your internal storage drive, returning your computer to its out-of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on page 61. otherwise...
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... on the internal storage drive, and the image can be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state. Note: With this process. See "Recovering to external media using your system for... operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this option, any changes you made to the C: drive and any other drive partitions you created are restored. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovery option Recover to a custom...
... on the internal storage drive, and the image can be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state. Note: With this process. See "Recovering to external media using your system for... operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this option, any changes you made to the C: drive and any other drive partitions you created are restored. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovery option Recover to a custom...
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... deletes all partitions on the drive and all data will be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 71. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs...
... deletes all partitions on the drive and all data will be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 71. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs...
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...'s internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. If...recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. 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 operating system, select one at this time. Click Yes to ...
...'s internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. If...recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. 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 operating system, select one at this time. Click Yes to ...
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...), those partitions will remain intact and any key on the C: drive. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 105). To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. NOTE During the internal storage drive...
...), those partitions will remain intact and any key on the C: drive. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 105). To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. NOTE During the internal storage drive...
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A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. Also, if your recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on .... 9 Press any key on page 105). 8 Click Next to restart the computer. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that you can restore your system from your work" on the keyboard to begin the recovery.
A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. Also, if your recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on .... 9 Press any key on page 105). 8 Click Next to restart the computer. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that you can restore your system from your work" on the keyboard to begin the recovery.
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Any files that you created are backed up to the external media and can be restored from the drop-down lists next to separately back up your work" on page 105. When you create recovery DVDs/media, the system will need ... the computer are not backed up on the recovery DVDs/media. for storing your computer. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. You will need for more USB flash drives of a certain minimum capacity to use. The...
Any files that you created are backed up to the external media and can be restored from the drop-down lists next to separately back up your work" on page 105. When you create recovery DVDs/media, the system will need ... the computer are not backed up on the recovery DVDs/media. for storing your computer. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. You will need for more USB flash drives of a certain minimum capacity to use. The...
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... 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-screen prompts to store the applications on one of the following: ❖ If you ...stored on your external media to another USB flash drive. For information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on a USB flash drive, or vice versa. 3 Check the Information area of the dialog box to determine the number...
... 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-screen prompts to store the applications on one of the following: ❖ If you ...stored on your external media to another USB flash drive. For information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on a USB flash drive, or vice versa. 3 Check the Information area of the dialog box to determine the number...
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.... For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Backing up your work " on page 105). With recovery media, you created are restored. Be sure to separately save your work to a custom size partition ❖ Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions For more ... on these options, see "Backing up your system from such media, if necessary. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 71 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on page 105. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails,...
.... For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Backing up your work " on page 105). With recovery media, you created are restored. Be sure to separately save your work to a custom size partition ❖ Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions For more ... on these options, see "Backing up your system from such media, if necessary. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 71 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on page 105. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails,...
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... of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ 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 Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive: Press... and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. NOTE If you want to restore the internal storage drive, use one of media you are using, and then press Enter. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes...
... of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ 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 Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive: Press... and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. NOTE If you want to restore the internal storage drive, use one of media you are using, and then press Enter. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes...
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... process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the internal storage drive will be lost. 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...
... process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the internal storage drive will be lost. 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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... an external hard drive. 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 case something happens to your computer. Learning... 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 the Windows® Backup and Restore program. Restoring your work Back up your data or your files to different types...
... an external hard drive. 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 case something happens to your computer. Learning... 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 the Windows® Backup and Restore program. Restoring your work Back up your data or your files to different types...
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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 change your...
...; 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 change your...
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...and devices you purchase. If you experience problems after installing some easy-to-use to supplement the information in just prior to undo a restore point selection, if you learn about how the computer and its software work together. 176 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits... and settings. and saves them for backing up your Windows® settings and your valuable data from loss. 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. This ...
...and devices you purchase. If you experience problems after installing some easy-to-use to supplement the information in just prior to undo a restore point selection, if you learn about how the computer and its software work together. 176 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits... and settings. and saves them for backing up your Windows® settings and your valuable data from loss. 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. This ...
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...Brand X Accounting app." If it is displayed. Then, at a later time, you did not create. The timestamp and description of each restore point is not, click Back to return to the previous step. 5 Close all programs and save all open files. 6 Click Finish,...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. Your Windows® operating system configuration will now be restored to begin the system restore. Then click Create. If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing ...
...Brand X Accounting app." If it is displayed. Then, at a later time, you did not create. The timestamp and description of each restore point is not, click Back to return to the previous step. 5 Close all programs and save all open files. 6 Click Finish,...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. Your Windows® operating system configuration will now be restored to begin the system restore. Then click Create. If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing ...
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...new hardware item to determine the origin of any new problems. For best results, follow this sequence: 1 Back up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one item of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like .... 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to complete the installation successfully. If anything that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the ...
...new hardware item to determine the origin of any new problems. For best results, follow this sequence: 1 Back up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one item of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like .... 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to complete the installation successfully. If anything that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the ...
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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 ...