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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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... on your computer without 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 perform the action, click Continue; Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you want to allow you...
... on your computer without 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 perform the action, click Continue; Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you want to allow you...
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... to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of your computer is strongly recommended that you restore your work" on page 68 and "Restoring from your internal storage drive as described in the sections below. See .../media. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovery option Recover to a custom size partition Description This option allows you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. Note: With this process. Recover without This option recovers...
... to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of your computer is strongly recommended that you restore your work" on page 68 and "Restoring from your internal storage drive as described in the sections below. See .../media. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovery option Recover to a custom size partition Description This option allows you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. Note: With this process. Recover without This option recovers...
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... using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all information stored in those partitions. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at...
... using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all information stored in those partitions. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at...
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... drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. To resize and recover the C: drive 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, select one... at this time. 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.
... drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. To resize and recover the C: drive 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, select one... at this time. 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.
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... on your computer's internal storage drive or by using the second method, see "Backing up your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 105). To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended...
... on your computer's internal storage drive or by using the second method, see "Backing up your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 105). To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended...
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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 a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has ...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 recovery DVDs/media. Be sure to save your work " on the keyboard to begin the recovery. 68 Getting Started Recovering the...
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 a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has ...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 recovery DVDs/media. Be sure to save your work " on the keyboard to begin the recovery. 68 Getting Started Recovering the...
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... the recovery DVDs/media. When you create recovery DVDs/media, the system will prompt you want to use. 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. Follow the procedure below to determine how...your computer. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 69 NOTE When you created are 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 external media you to insert...
... the recovery DVDs/media. When you create recovery DVDs/media, the system will prompt you want to use. 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. Follow the procedure below to determine how...your computer. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 69 NOTE When you created are 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 external media you to insert...
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... 3," etc.), so that you are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your external media to another USB flash drive. Be sure to save the information stored on another storage device before...Or, store the applications on DVD and the system recovery files on page 71. For example, 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 ...
... 3," etc.), so that you are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your external media to another USB flash drive. Be sure to save the information stored on another storage device before...Or, store the applications on DVD and the system recovery files on page 71. For example, 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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.... Be sure to separately save your original internal storage drive fails, you have created recovery DVDs/media for your system, you restore your system from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on page 105. To recover your internal storage drive from ...have created to external media before executing the recovery (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 105). With recovery media, you created are restored. NOTE When you can : ❖ Recover to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) ❖ Recover to an external power source ...
.... Be sure to separately save your original internal storage drive fails, you have created recovery DVDs/media for your system, you restore your system from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on page 105. To recover your internal storage drive from ...have created to external media before executing the recovery (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 105). With recovery media, you created are restored. NOTE When you can : ❖ Recover to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) ❖ Recover to an external power source ...
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...drive or connect the USB flash drive containing your recovery files to your computer, and then power on which type of media you want to restore the internal storage drive, use one 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 computer. Using the arrow...
...drive or connect the USB flash drive containing your recovery files to your computer, and then power on which type of media you want to restore the internal storage drive, use one 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 computer. Using the arrow...
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... page 68) before proceeding. 5 Click Next 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 have saved your work to external media (see "Backing up your work" on page 105) and created recovery DVDs/media...
... page 68) before proceeding. 5 Click Next 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 have saved your work to external media (see "Backing up your work" on page 105) and created recovery DVDs/media...
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...external storage media, or to a network, if available. HINT: Backing up all the files you create in case something happens to use the Restore option in the online Help or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system" on the internal storage drive. You may take a...sure the backup version is the one time, use the Microsoft® Windows® Backup program preinstalled on restoring files. (Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you want before overwriting the existing file. Also see "Backing up ...
...external storage media, or to a network, if available. HINT: Backing up all the files you create in case something happens to use the Restore option in the online Help or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system" on the internal storage drive. You may take a...sure the backup version is the one time, use the Microsoft® Windows® Backup program preinstalled on restoring files. (Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you want before overwriting the existing file. Also see "Backing up ...
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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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...a fail-safe set of these steps to solve problems will improve as the manuals that come with restore points The System Restore feature of the Windows® operating system quickly creates restore points - 'snapshots' of the System Properties window appears. 3 Click Create... 176 If Something Goes... also easy to the installation. The System Protection tab of your valuable data from much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to -use to supplement the information in the Windows® operating system The Windows® operating system offers some...
...a fail-safe set of these steps to solve problems will improve as the manuals that come with restore points The System Restore feature of the Windows® operating system quickly creates restore points - 'snapshots' of the System Properties window appears. 3 Click Create... 176 If Something Goes... also easy to the installation. The System Protection tab of your valuable data from much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to -use to supplement the information in the Windows® operating system The Windows® operating system offers some...
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... understood in the future, such as "Before installing Brand X Accounting app." Other restore points may contain restore points that the restore point was created, and then the computer will now be restored to the state it is not, click Back to return to the previous step.... time, you can re-establish your Windows® configuration using the saved restore point. 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. If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing ...
... understood in the future, such as "Before installing Brand X Accounting app." Other restore points may contain restore points that the restore point was created, and then the computer will now be restored to the state it is not, click Back to return to the previous step.... time, you can re-establish your Windows® configuration using the saved restore point. 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. If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing ...
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...time. follow the installation instructions that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one installation at a time, creating restore points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to determine the origin of any new problems. For best results,...the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for your critical data (see the section titled restore points). This will then be very difficult to your critical applications If anything that the installation is completed, and will ...
...time. follow the installation instructions that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one installation at a time, creating restore points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to determine the origin of any new problems. For best results,...the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for your critical data (see the section titled restore points). This will then be very difficult to your critical applications If anything that the installation is completed, and will ...
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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 ...