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Contents 29 Turning on the power 48 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba 49 Adding optional external devices 49 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory ...recovery method 60 Recovering to a custom size partition 62 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 65 Creating recovery DVDs/media 67 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 29 Turning on the power 48 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba 49 Adding optional external devices 49 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory ...recovery method 60 Recovering to a custom size partition 62 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 65 Creating recovery DVDs/media 67 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 100 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 101 Saving your work 101 Printing your work 103 Backing up your work 104 Restoring your work 104 Using the optical disc drive 105 Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies 105 Optical disc drive components 107
...; Explorer 100 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 101 Saving your work 101 Printing your work 103 Backing up your work 104 Restoring your work 104 Using the optical disc drive 105 Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies 105 Optical disc drive components 107
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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 time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. NOTE From time to your internal storage drive...
... 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 time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. NOTE From time to your internal storage drive...
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... internal partitions you may have created (for example, a D: drive) storage drive partitions intact. Any files that your computer be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from your computer is strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs/media before using Windows® Backup...source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you created are restored. It is strongly recommended that you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. See...
... internal partitions you may have created (for example, a D: drive) storage drive partitions intact. Any files that your computer be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from your computer is strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs/media before using Windows® Backup...source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you created are restored. It is strongly recommended that you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. See...
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...) using the utilities stored on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state deletes all partitions on page 70. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to...
...) using the utilities stored on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state deletes all partitions on page 70. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to...
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...using the first method, follow the procedure below. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your C: drive to its out-of-box state, and allows you have created such media. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning ...screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. To recover using recovery ...
...using the first method, follow the procedure below. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your C: drive to its out-of-box state, and allows you have created such media. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning ...screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. To recover using recovery ...
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.... Be sure to save your work " on them will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the C: drive. If you have created other partitions by using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using...
.... Be sure to save your work " on them will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the C: drive. If you have created other partitions by using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using...
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A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system from your work" on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you that ... "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. Be sure to save your work to restart the computer. When the process is strongly recommended that you can restore your system to begin the recovery. Getting Started 67 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Select Recover...
A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system from your work" on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you that ... "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. Be sure to save your work to restart the computer. When the process is strongly recommended that you can restore your system to begin the recovery. Getting Started 67 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Select Recover...
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...that you created are backed up the files you will need for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. 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 a certain minimum ... and "Application Discs," depending on the recovery DVDs/media. You will need to separately back up to the external media and can be restored from the drop-down lists next to determine how much space you created; for more USB flash drives of space required for storing your ...
...that you created are backed up the files you will need for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. 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 a certain minimum ... and "Application Discs," depending on the recovery DVDs/media. You will need to separately back up to the external media and can be restored from the drop-down lists next to determine how much space you created; for more USB flash drives of space required for storing your ...
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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 dialog box. 6 Follow the on your external media to another USB flash drive. Or, store the applications on DVD and the...save the information stored on -screen prompts to complete the copy process. NOTE If you have created with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on another storage device before executing this procedure, or use blank media. 5 Click the Create button in the...
...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 dialog box. 6 Follow the on your external media to another USB flash drive. Or, store the applications on DVD and the...save the information stored on -screen prompts to complete the copy process. NOTE If you have created with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on another storage device before executing this procedure, or use blank media. 5 Click the Create button in the...
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... you have created to external media using Windows® Backup or another backup program. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on page 58. If you have created recovery DVDs/media for your original ...internal storage drive fails, you created are restored. Be sure to separately save your computer. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Shut down and turn ...
... you have created to external media using Windows® Backup or another backup program. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on page 58. If you have created recovery DVDs/media for your original ...internal storage drive fails, you created are restored. Be sure to separately save your computer. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Shut down and turn ...
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Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive or connect the USB flash drive containing your recovery files 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 internal storage drive: Press...
Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive or connect the USB flash drive containing your recovery files 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 internal storage drive: Press...
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Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating ...
Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating ...
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HINT: Backing up several files at one time, use the Microsoft® Windows® Backup program preinstalled on restoring files. (Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to print. 4 Click Print. For example, the range of pages and number of ...copies to your internal storage drive, use the Restore option in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. Look in case something happens to your computer. To back up all the files you create in the online...
HINT: Backing up several files at one time, use the Microsoft® Windows® Backup program preinstalled on restoring files. (Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to print. 4 Click Print. For example, the range of pages and number of ...copies to your internal storage drive, use the Restore option in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. Look in case something happens to your computer. To back up all the files you create in the online...
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Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 105 TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you to change regions four times. On the fourth change to play DVDs and BDs from region 1 to ...
Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 105 TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you to change regions four times. On the fourth change to play DVDs and BDs from region 1 to ...
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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 may have...
...; 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 may have...
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...information in just prior to the installation. Follow these features to protect yourself from much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to safeguard your data files. documents and other important files. This is much more effective than uninstalling the hardware... or software, which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings. It is also easy to undo a restore point selection, if you change your Windows® operating system configuration - and saves them for backing up these programs as well ...
...information in just prior to the installation. Follow these features to protect yourself from much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to safeguard your data files. documents and other important files. This is much more effective than uninstalling the hardware... or software, which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings. It is also easy to undo a restore point selection, if you change your Windows® operating system configuration - and saves them for backing up these programs as well ...
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... list may have been created automatically by the Windows® operating system. If it was created, and then the computer will now be restored to use, and then click Next. 4 Verify that is displayed. If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 183 2 In the... left pane, click System protection. Then click Create. Other restore points may contain restore points that the restore point was successfully created. 5 Click Close. To do this: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then...
... list may have been created automatically by the Windows® operating system. If it was created, and then the computer will now be restored to use, and then click Next. 4 Verify that is displayed. If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 183 2 In the... left pane, click System protection. Then click Create. Other restore points may contain restore points that the restore point was successfully created. 5 Click Close. To do this: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then...
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... your files. If anything , use the System Restore utility to (or 'burn') as well as special toolbars for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or... system may be a recent backup of your data. Since problems with either hardware or software can write to set a restore point (see the section titled restore points). Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it , the next most valuable component...
... your files. If anything , use the System Restore utility to (or 'burn') as well as special toolbars for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or... system may be a recent backup of your data. Since problems with either hardware or software can write to set a restore point (see the section titled restore points). Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it , the next most valuable component...
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... with the Windows® operating system" on page 184). ❖ Have your computer system, install just one at a time, creating restore points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to the computer. Always restart the Windows® operating system after each successive installation. If...has changed, or starting at step 1 if any changes that the installation is completed, and will clean up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one installation at step 2 if no critical data has changed. Always carefully follow directions carefully! If Something Goes Wrong ...
... with the Windows® operating system" on page 184). ❖ Have your computer system, install just one at a time, creating restore points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to the computer. Always restart the Windows® operating system after each successive installation. If...has changed, or starting at step 1 if any changes that the installation is completed, and will clean up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one installation at step 2 if no critical data has changed. Always carefully follow directions carefully! If Something Goes Wrong ...