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Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 62 ...user's data 66 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 69 Recovering to a custom size partition 72 Creating recovery DVDs/media 74 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 76 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 78 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 80 Installing drivers and applications 80 ...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 62 ...user's data 66 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 69 Recovering to a custom size partition 72 Creating recovery DVDs/media 74 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 76 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 78 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 80 Installing drivers and applications 80 ...
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...; Explorer 108 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 109 Saving your work 109 Printing your work 111 Backing up your work 112 Restoring your work 112 Using the optical disc drive 113 Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies 113
...; Explorer 108 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 109 Saving your work 109 Printing your work 111 Backing up your work 112 Restoring your work 112 Using the optical disc drive 113 Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies 113
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This is a security feature to your internal storage drive, returning your permission. See "Recovering of -box state Description This option restores the original factory image to prevent programs or people from C:\Users. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at ...
This is a security feature to your internal storage drive, returning your permission. See "Recovering of -box state Description This option restores the original factory image to prevent programs or people from C:\Users. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at ...
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... partition See "Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions" on page 69. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to its out-of erasing your internal storage drive as described in the sections below. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on.../media before using Windows® Backup or another backup program. Be sure 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 you may have created (for the first time....
... partition See "Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions" on page 69. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to its out-of erasing your internal storage drive as described in the sections below. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on.../media before using Windows® Backup or another backup program. Be sure 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 you may have created (for the first time....
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...Recovering an internal storage drive to its out-of -box state deletes all information stored in those partitions. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 112. You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to external media before executing the... sure the computer is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to save your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To recover the original factory image using the first method, follow the procedure below. NOTE During the recovery process it...
...Recovering an internal storage drive to its out-of -box state deletes all information stored in those partitions. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 112. You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to external media before executing the... sure the computer is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to save your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To recover the original factory image using the first method, follow the procedure below. NOTE During the recovery process it...
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... to step 5. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 While powering on page 76. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer's internal storage drive or by using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. 70 Getting Started... You can recover the C: drive without affecting other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen
... to step 5. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 While powering on page 76. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer's internal storage drive or by using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. 70 Getting Started... You can recover the C: drive without affecting other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen
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...specify the size for the C: partition. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you to a custom size partition" option restores your work " on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure...all information stored in those partitions. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the drive and all partitions on page 76.
...specify the size for the C: partition. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you to a custom size partition" option restores your work " on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure...all information stored in those partitions. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the drive and all partitions on page 76.
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A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media. ... your work" on -screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. When the recovery process is strongly recommended that you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. 74 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 The Recovery of drive C: field to set the partition size...
A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media. ... your work" on -screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. When the recovery process is strongly recommended that you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. 74 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 The Recovery of drive C: field to set the partition size...
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... more information, see "Backing up your work" on the type of external media you created are backed up to the external media and can be restored from the drop-down list next to separately back up the files you created; To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My... Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. When you create recovery DVDs/media, the system will need to "System Recovery Media," depending on page 112. Getting Started...
... more information, see "Backing up your work" on the type of external media you created are backed up to the external media and can be restored from the drop-down list next to separately back up the files you created; To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My... Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. When you create recovery DVDs/media, the system will need to "System Recovery Media," depending on page 112. Getting Started...
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... restore your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will know in which order to insert the discs during the process of creating the recovery DVDs/media. NOTE If you are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA ...see "Backing up your external media to another storage device before executing this procedure, or use blank media. 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on page 112). For example, if your computer be connected to an external power source via...
... restore your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will know in which order to insert the discs during the process of creating the recovery DVDs/media. NOTE If you are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA ...see "Backing up your external media to another storage device before executing this procedure, or use blank media. 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on page 112). For example, if your computer be connected to an external power source via...
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...using Windows® Backup or another backup program. Be sure to separately save the files you have created to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Click Yes...and then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your work" on page 112. To ...
...using Windows® Backup or another backup program. Be sure to separately save the files you have created to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Click Yes...and then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your work" on page 112. To ...
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.... NOTE If you want to continue. When the recovery process is complete, a message displays indicating that displays, and then click Yes to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options: ❖ Recover to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)-If you want... to the recovery the factory default software, while the computer attempts to back up your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data and partitions from C:\Users ❖ Recover ...
.... NOTE If you want to continue. When the recovery process is complete, a message displays indicating that displays, and then click Yes to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options: ❖ Recover to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)-If you want... to the recovery the factory default software, while the computer attempts to back up your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data and partitions from C:\Users ❖ Recover ...
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...TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring.../media" on -screen prompts to restart the computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on ...
...TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring.../media" on -screen prompts to restart the computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on ...
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...one time, use the Microsoft® Windows® Backup program preinstalled on restoring files. (Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen Also see "Backing up all the files you create in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. HINT: Backing up your data or your entire computer with the ...Windows® operating system" on your computer. You may prefer to use the Restore option in case something happens to your internal storage drive may...
...one time, use the Microsoft® Windows® Backup program preinstalled on restoring files. (Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen Also see "Backing up all the files you create in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. HINT: Backing up your data or your entire computer with the ...Windows® operating system" on your computer. You may prefer to use the Restore option in case something happens to your internal storage drive may...
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...™ player software that already exists on the type of the other region. Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 113 TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to play in the format of drive. Using the optical disc drive Optical storage is counted...
...™ player software that already exists on the type of the other region. Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 113 TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to play in the format of drive. Using the optical disc drive Optical storage is counted...
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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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...and saves them for backing up your Windows® settings and your valuable data from much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to safeguard your data - documents and other important files. Follow these features to protect yourself from loss. Then click... configuration - Take advantage of the System Properties window appears. 3 Click Create... 4 In the input field, enter a name that the restore point was in the future, such as "Before installing Brand X Accounting app." 190 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Data ...
...and saves them for backing up your Windows® settings and your valuable data from much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to safeguard your data - documents and other important files. Follow these features to protect yourself from loss. Then click... configuration - Take advantage of the System Properties window appears. 3 Click Create... 4 In the input field, enter a name that the restore point was in the future, such as "Before installing Brand X Accounting app." 190 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Data ...
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... disc writers are also widely available. Your Windows® operating system configuration will be a recent backup of each restore point is recommended in step 2, select the restore point you want to use, and then click Next. 4 Verify that you selected is not, click Back to... destroy it, the next most valuable component of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can re-establish your data. An external hard drive is displayed. Restore points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by applications when they were installed. 3 If ...
... disc writers are also widely available. Your Windows® operating system configuration will be a recent backup of each restore point is recommended in step 2, select the restore point you want to use, and then click Next. 4 Verify that you selected is not, click Back to... destroy it, the next most valuable component of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can re-establish your data. An external hard drive is displayed. Restore points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by applications when they were installed. 3 If ...
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...for "back up files." follow the installation instructions that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips 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 191). ❖ Have your computer or files to optical ...
...for "back up files." follow the installation instructions that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips 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 191). ❖ Have your computer or files to optical ...
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...computer, the computer's battery power may be below the limit specified in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility or the battery may be depleted. For more than one charging mode. This will clean up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows...174; operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any of your critical data has changed . Open the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility to check if the...
...computer, the computer's battery power may be below the limit specified in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility or the battery may be depleted. For more than one charging mode. This will clean up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows...174; operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any of your critical data has changed . Open the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility to check if the...