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Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting 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 58 Checking total memory ...recovery method 62 Recovering to a custom size partition 64 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 72 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 Installing drivers and applications 74 ...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting 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 58 Checking total memory ...recovery method 62 Recovering to a custom size partition 64 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 72 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 Installing drivers and applications 74 ...
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...; Explorer 97 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 98 Saving your work 99 Printing your work 100 Backing up your work 101 Restoring your work 102 Using the optical drive 102 Optical drive components 103 Media control buttons 104 Inserting an optical disc 104 Playing an audio CD... media 106 Recording optical media 107 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........108 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
...; Explorer 97 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 98 Saving your work 99 Printing your work 100 Backing up your work 101 Restoring your work 102 Using the optical drive 102 Optical drive components 103 Media control buttons 104 Inserting an optical disc 104 Playing an audio CD... media 106 Recording optical media 107 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........108 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
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...-box state. (Recommended recovery method) Recover to a custom size partition See "Recovering to out-of -box state Description This option restores the original factory image to your internal storage drive, returning your internal storage drive if necessary. If you have been deleted from recovery...your computer without changing the internal storage drive partitions" on page 64. See "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69 and "Restoring from your internal storage drive or if you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; See "Recovering without your permission. Getting...
...-box state. (Recommended recovery method) Recover to a custom size partition See "Recovering to out-of -box state Description This option restores the original factory image to your internal storage drive, returning your internal storage drive if necessary. If you have been deleted from recovery...your computer without changing the internal storage drive partitions" on page 64. See "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69 and "Restoring from your internal storage drive or if you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; See "Recovering without your permission. Getting...
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... on the drive and all partitions on your computer's internal storage drive or using your system for more information on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 70. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. If not, skip to an external power source... 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all information stored in those partitions.
... on the drive and all partitions on your computer's internal storage drive or using your system for more information on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 70. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. If not, skip to an external power source... 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all information stored in those partitions.
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...to specify the size for the C: partition. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Getting ...Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 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.
...to specify the size for the C: partition. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Getting ...Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 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.
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... the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or by using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on them will remain intact and any key on the C: drive. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is...
... the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or by using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on them will remain intact and any key on the C: drive. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is...
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... For information on using the recovery DVDs/media you have replaced your internal storage drive. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 70. NOTE As you create your recovery DVD set, be connected to an external power source via ...your optical disc drive when prompted. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on DVD). 3 Select the items you want to copy to DVD by...
... For information on using the recovery DVDs/media you have replaced your internal storage drive. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 70. NOTE As you create your recovery DVD set, be connected to an external power source via ...your optical disc drive when prompted. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on DVD). 3 Select the items you want to copy to DVD by...
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...Delete all partitions and overwrite all data on the computer. Select Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, if your data to restore the internal storage drive, use one of erasing the drive. This process may take several hours, depending on page 61. 72 Getting Started Erasing ...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. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive: Press...
...Delete all partitions and overwrite all data on the computer. Select Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, if your data to restore the internal storage drive, use one of erasing the drive. This process may take several hours, depending on page 61. 72 Getting Started Erasing ...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. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive: Press...
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... internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the internal storage drive will be lost. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on...
... internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the internal storage drive will be lost. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on...
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...That is, the drive will allow you try to overwrite a file that changing from that were not available on restoring files. (Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you to change to play in the format of the other region. Make...the backup version is set to play DVDs from region 1 to region 2 and back to your internal storage drive, use the Restore option in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is the one you play a DVD disc from your backup media to region 1 is...
...That is, the drive will allow you try to overwrite a file that changing from that were not available on restoring files. (Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you to change to play in the format of the other region. Make...the backup version is set to play DVDs from region 1 to region 2 and back to your internal storage drive, use the Restore option in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is the one you play a DVD disc from your backup media to region 1 is...
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...AC adaptor. Try turning the computer on page 168. Leave the battery out of the desktop to display the Shut down options, and then select Restore to the battery. The computer may begin working correctly again. The Windows® Logon screen appears. on again. If the AC power light is... 169 The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see "The computer is blinking. For more information see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer's battery (click the ...
...AC adaptor. Try turning the computer on page 168. Leave the battery out of the desktop to display the Shut down options, and then select Restore to the battery. The computer may begin working correctly again. The Windows® Logon screen appears. on again. If the AC power light is... 169 The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see "The computer is blinking. For more information see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer's battery (click the ...
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... to the speed with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640x480) ❖ 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 may display...
... to the speed with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640x480) ❖ 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 may display...
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...operating system The Windows® operating system offers some new hardware or software, you purchase. The Windows® operating system creates the restore point, automatically stamps it was in just prior to safeguard your mind. Follow these features to protect yourself from loss. Data and... in the manuals. The System Protection tab of these steps to the state it with restore points The System Restore feature of the Windows® operating system quickly creates restore points-'snapshots' of self-help books you change your valuable data from much easier and ...
...operating system The Windows® operating system offers some new hardware or software, you purchase. The Windows® operating system creates the restore point, automatically stamps it was in just prior to safeguard your mind. Follow these features to protect yourself from loss. Data and... in the manuals. The System Protection tab of these steps to the state it with restore points The System Restore feature of the Windows® operating system quickly creates restore points-'snapshots' of self-help books you change your valuable data from much easier and ...
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... the data you did not create. If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 187 displays a message that the restore point was created, and then the computer will now be restored to the state it was in case the internal storage drive fails. Then, at a later time, you selected ... and then Yes to (or 'burn') as well as read If it , the next most valuable component of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it is required. Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to ...
... the data you did not create. If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 187 displays a message that the restore point was created, and then the computer will now be restored to the state it was in case the internal storage drive fails. Then, at a later time, you selected ... and then Yes to (or 'burn') as well as read If it , the next most valuable component of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it is required. Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to ...
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...Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. External...a few tips to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 187). ❖ Have your entire computer with restore points" on certain models). Follow these steps to the installation, undoing any files from optical discs. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. ...
...Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. External...a few tips to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 187). ❖ Have your entire computer with restore points" on certain models). Follow these steps to the installation, undoing any files from optical discs. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. ...
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... connected first, it may not be very difficult to complete the installation successfully. This will clean up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one installation at a time. This will ensure that the installation is completed, and will make it is connected ...additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at step 2 if no critical data has changed , or starting at a time, creating restore points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to determine the origin of any of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system...
... connected first, it may not be very difficult to complete the installation successfully. This will clean up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one installation at a time. This will ensure that the installation is completed, and will make it is connected ...additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at step 2 if no critical data has changed , or starting at a time, creating restore points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to determine the origin of any of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system...
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... RGB port 77 external display, adjusting 80 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 178 file extensions 100 file, backing up 94 files backing up 101 printing 100 restoring 102 saving 99 Fn keys 95 function keys 96 H HDMI™ Out Port 77 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows® operating system 172...
... RGB port 77 external display, adjusting 80 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 178 file extensions 100 file, backing up 94 files backing up 101 printing 100 restoring 102 saving 99 Fn keys 95 function keys 96 H HDMI™ Out Port 77 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows® operating system 172...