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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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... 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 internal storage drive if necessary. If you to perform the action, click Continue; To...
... 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 internal storage drive if necessary. If you to perform the action, click Continue; To...
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... are deleted. Be sure to separately save the files you may have created to external media using your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on page 104. See "Recovering to a custom size partition" on page 70. Recover without changing the internal storage drive...NOTE ❖ During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you can restore your system to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state. However, it is strongly recommended that...
... are deleted. Be sure to separately save the files you may have created to external media using your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on page 104. See "Recovering to a custom size partition" on page 70. Recover without changing the internal storage drive...NOTE ❖ During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you can restore your system to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state. However, it is strongly recommended that...
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... strongly recommended that your computer be deleted and rewritten. If not, skip to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 70. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering...
... strongly recommended that your computer be deleted and rewritten. If not, skip to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 70. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering...
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...-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. If not, skip 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 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. You can resize and recover the C: drive using ...
...-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. If not, skip 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 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. You can resize and recover the C: drive using ...
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... storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will not be connected to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer be affected. Be sure to restart the computer. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your...
... storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will not be connected to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer be affected. Be sure to restart the computer. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your...
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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. Be sure to save your system to restart the computer. ... C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that you can restore your work to begin the recovery.
A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system from your work" on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your system to restart the computer. ... C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that you can restore your work to begin the recovery.
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...minimum capacity to use. The amount of external media you want to your computer. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files...will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more information, see "Backing up to the external media and can be restored from the drop-down lists next to separately back up on page 104. Any files that you create recovery DVDs/media, the system ...
...minimum capacity to use. The amount of external media you want to your computer. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files...will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more information, see "Backing up to the external media and can be restored from the drop-down lists next to separately back up on page 104. Any files that you create recovery DVDs/media, the system ...
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...to save the information stored on your external media to another USB flash drive. For example, you have created with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 70. NOTE If you will need and/or the minimum amount of storage space required for example, "1 of ...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 computer. For information on using the Recovery media you will know in which order to insert the discs during...
...to save the information stored on your external media to another USB flash drive. For example, you have created with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 70. NOTE If you will need and/or the minimum amount of storage space required for example, "1 of ...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 computer. For information on using the Recovery media you will know in which order to insert the discs during...
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... page 104). Any files that your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. For more information on these options, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 104. For example, if your ... up your work " on page 67. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Restoring from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Shut down and turn off your recovery DVDs/media. If you restore your computer be connected to external media using Windows® Backup or another backup program....
... page 104). Any files that your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. For more information on these options, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 104. For example, if your ... up your work " on page 67. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Restoring from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Shut down and turn off your recovery DVDs/media. If you restore your computer be connected to external media using Windows® Backup or another backup program....
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.../media: Turn off your computer. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the recovery options instead of ...keys, select the DVD or USB Flash option on the boot menu, depending on which type of media you want to your recovery files to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the data on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and ...
.../media: Turn off your computer. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the recovery options instead of ...keys, select the DVD or USB Flash option on the boot menu, depending on which type of media you want to your recovery files to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the data on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and ...
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... the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the internal storage drive will be lost. When the process is complete, a message displays...
... the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the internal storage drive will be lost. When the process is complete, a message displays...
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...number of copies to different types of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. To back up several files at one time, use the Restore option in case something happens to a network, if available. HINT: Backing up all the files you create in the Windows® Backup ...parameters. You can back up your internal storage drive, 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 your files to print. 4 Click Print. 104 Learning the Basics Backing up ...
...number of copies to different types of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. To back up several files at one time, use the Restore option in case something happens to a network, if available. HINT: Backing up all the files you create in the Windows® Backup ...parameters. You can back up your internal storage drive, 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 your files to print. 4 Click Print. 104 Learning the Basics Backing up ...
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... an HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) HDMI™ cable to play in ." Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 105 TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that you play DVDs and BDs while running the computer on AC power...
... an HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) HDMI™ cable to play in ." Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 105 TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that you play DVDs and BDs while running the computer on AC power...
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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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...or software, which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings. Data and system configuration backup in the manuals. Your ability to undo a restore point selection, if you change your mind. If you experience problems after installing some easy-to-use to the installation. Read the ... source will improve as your data files. Follow these features to protect yourself from much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to reformat your internal storage drive and start again, reloading all your programs and data files from loss. Take ...
...or software, which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings. Data and system configuration backup in the manuals. Your ability to undo a restore point selection, if you change your mind. If you experience problems after installing some easy-to-use to the installation. Read the ... source will improve as your data files. Follow these features to protect yourself from much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to reformat your internal storage drive and start again, reloading all your programs and data files from loss. Take ...
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...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 be automatically restarted. Other restore points may contain restore points that the restore point you can re-establish your Windows® ... to return to the previous step. 5 Close all programs and save all open files. 6 Click Finish, and then Yes to be restored to use, and then click Next. 4 Verify that you want to the state it was in the future, such as "Before installing...
...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 be automatically restarted. Other restore points may contain restore points that the restore point you can re-establish your Windows® ... to return to the previous step. 5 Close all programs and save all open files. 6 Click Finish, and then Yes to be restored to use, and then click Next. 4 Verify that you want to the state it was in the future, such as "Before installing...
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...the on battery power. Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to (or 'burn') as well as special toolbars for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with either hardware or software can ... (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from optical discs. Since problems with restore points" on its internal storage drive. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it , the next ...
...the on battery power. Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to (or 'burn') as well as special toolbars for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with either hardware or software can ... (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from optical discs. Since problems with restore points" on its internal storage drive. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it , the next ...
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... Windows® operating system to the state it much easier to the computer. It is completed, and will clean up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a... these steps, starting at step 1 if any new problems. Make sure that your computer system, install just one installation at a time, creating restore points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to determine the origin of your back up DVD(s) on page 184). ❖ Have your critical data...
... Windows® operating system to the state it much easier to the computer. It is completed, and will clean up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a... these steps, starting at step 1 if any new problems. Make sure that your computer system, install just one installation at a time, creating restore points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to determine the origin of your back up DVD(s) on page 184). ❖ Have your critical data...