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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 52 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 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 media 69 Restoring from recovery media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 72 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 74 Installing drivers and applications 74 Using...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 52 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 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 media 69 Restoring from recovery media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 72 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 74 Installing drivers and applications 74 Using...
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... Windows® Explorer ...97 Starting a program using the Start Search field 98 Saving your work 98 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 103 Inserting an optical disc 104 Playing an audio CD... media 106 Recording optical media 106 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
... Windows® Explorer ...97 Starting a program using the Start Search field 98 Saving your work 98 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 103 Inserting an optical disc 104 Playing an audio CD... media 106 Recording optical media 106 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
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...option recovers just your C: drive, leaving any other changing the internal partitions you have created (for the C: partition and then restores your permission. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow you were trying to perform the action, ... storage drive. Note: With this option, any changes you made to the C: drive and any other drive partitions you to continue." Restore from recovery If you have created recovery media (strongly media recommended), you can recover your permission to specify a custom size for example,...
...option recovers just your C: drive, leaving any other changing the internal partitions you have created (for the C: partition and then restores your permission. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow you were trying to perform the action, ... storage drive. Note: With this option, any changes you made to the C: drive and any other drive partitions you to continue." Restore from recovery If you have created recovery media (strongly media recommended), you can recover your permission to specify a custom size for example,...
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... state deletes all partitions on page 70. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. If not,...stored in those partitions. You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to external media before using your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the drive. To recover the original factory image using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the...
... state deletes all partitions on page 70. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. If not,...stored in those partitions. You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to external media before using your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the drive. To recover the original factory image using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the...
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...box state, and allows you have created recovery discs. 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 Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. You can resize ... or using the utilities on page 70. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. If not...
...box state, and allows you have created recovery discs. 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 Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. You can resize ... or using the utilities on page 70. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. If not...
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... recovery discs. If not, skip to begin the recovery. To recover using the utilities stored on page 70. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on your work to external media before executing the recovery. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. NOTE During...
... recovery discs. If not, skip to begin the recovery. To recover using the utilities stored on page 70. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on your work to external media before executing the recovery. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. NOTE During...
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... sure to save your optical disc drive when prompted. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To create recovery DVDs: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then Recovery Disc Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on DVD). 3 Select the items you want to copy to DVD by ...to insert the discs during recovery. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to external media before executing the recovery. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Restoring from recovery media The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive...
... sure to save your optical disc drive when prompted. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To create recovery DVDs: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then Recovery Disc Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on DVD). 3 Select the items you want to copy to DVD by ...to insert the discs during recovery. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to external media before executing the recovery. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Restoring from recovery media The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive...
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..." on the boot menu and then press Enter. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 9 Follow the on-screen instructions to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the recovery options instead of erasing the drive. 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. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your system offers this ...
..." on the boot menu and then press Enter. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 9 Follow the on-screen instructions to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the recovery options instead of erasing the drive. 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. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your system offers this ...
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... Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad. ❖...side of the screen. 74 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you can check its status in the lower portion of the page, slide your finger across the ...
... Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad. ❖...side of the screen. 74 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you can check its status in the lower portion of the page, slide your finger across the ...
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... drive will only play DVDs from that last region. On the fourth change regions four times. NOTE When viewing DVD movies use the Restore page in data storage and support features that were not available on the internal storage drive. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant...one you to change , the region will automatically change to play DVDs while running the computer on restoring files. 102 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your internal storage drive, use the DVD Player software that came...
... drive will only play DVDs from that last region. On the fourth change regions four times. NOTE When viewing DVD movies use the Restore page in data storage and support features that were not available on the internal storage drive. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant...one you to change , the region will automatically change to play DVDs while running the computer on restoring files. 102 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your internal storage drive, use the DVD Player software that came...
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... ❖ Safe Mode 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 can be...
... ❖ Safe Mode 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 can be...
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... system configuration backup in the manuals. Take advantage of these methods, backing up these features to protect yourself from much more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to safeguard your valuable data from a backup source will improve as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you can use...
... system configuration backup in the manuals. Take advantage of these methods, backing up these features to protect yourself from much more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to safeguard your valuable data from a backup source will improve as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you can use...
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...was successfully created. 6 Click OK. To do this: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then System Restore. 2 Click Next. 3 A list of previously created Restore Points displays, showing the timestamp and description of the System Properties window appears. 3 Click Create. 4 In the input field, enter... Saving system configuration with the current date and time, and displays a message that is descriptive enough to undo a Restore Point selection, if you change your Windows® operating system configuration-and saves them for later recall. The System Protection tab of...
...was successfully created. 6 Click OK. To do this: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then System Restore. 2 Click Next. 3 A list of previously created Restore Points displays, showing the timestamp and description of the System Properties window appears. 3 Click Create. 4 In the input field, enter... Saving system configuration with the current date and time, and displays a message that is descriptive enough to undo a Restore Point selection, if you change your Windows® operating system configuration-and saves them for later recall. The System Protection tab of...
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... you did not create. Since problems with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your computer system may contain Restore Points that the Restore Point you create and store on battery power. Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to optical discs, ...If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits NOTE This list may be a recent backup of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it was in the drive. Follow these steps to optical drives,...
... you did not create. Since problems with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your computer system may contain Restore Points that the Restore Point you create and store on battery power. Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to optical discs, ...If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits NOTE This list may be a recent backup of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it was in the drive. Follow these steps to optical drives,...
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... connected first, it was in prior to the installation, undoing any changes that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your factory Restore/Reconfiguration CD(s) on hand in case you will only include the changes made since the last backup. 7 Follow the on page 191). Click...first-before connecting a new hardware item to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for your web browser). ❖ Create a Restore Point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 192). ❖ Have your critical data (see the section...
... connected first, it was in prior to the installation, undoing any changes that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your factory Restore/Reconfiguration CD(s) on hand in case you will only include the changes made since the last backup. 7 Follow the on page 191). Click...first-before connecting a new hardware item to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for your web browser). ❖ Create a Restore Point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 192). ❖ Have your critical data (see the section...
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This will clean up critical data. 2 Create a Restore Point. 3 Install one at step 2 if no critical data has changed , or starting at step 1 if any new problems. Make sure that your computer and ... to your critical applications (email, business applications, etc.) are still functioning. 6 For each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at a time, creating Restore Points immediately before each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you have several new items to add to the computer's eSATA/USB...
This will clean up critical data. 2 Create a Restore Point. 3 Install one at step 2 if no critical data has changed , or starting at step 1 if any new problems. Make sure that your computer and ... to your critical applications (email, business applications, etc.) are still functioning. 6 For each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at a time, creating Restore Points immediately before each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you have several new items to add to the computer's eSATA/USB...
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... RGB port 76 external display, adjusting 78 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 182 file extensions 100 file, backing up 93 files backing up 101 printing 100 restoring 102 saving 98 Fn keys 95 function keys 95 H hardware conflicts 175 resolving 176 HDMI™ Out Port 75 headphones using 135 Help and Support...
... RGB port 76 external display, adjusting 78 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 182 file extensions 100 file, backing up 93 files backing up 101 printing 100 restoring 102 saving 98 Fn keys 95 function keys 95 H hardware conflicts 175 resolving 176 HDMI™ Out Port 75 headphones using 135 Help and Support...