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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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... 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 prevent programs or people from C:\Users. otherwise, click Cancel. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You...
... 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 prevent programs or people from C:\Users. otherwise, click Cancel. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You...
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...page 74 and "Restoring from your internal storage drive as described in the sections below. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on page 76. Any files that you can be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides... the option of your computer is strongly recommended that you can restore your internal storage drive, without changing the internal storage drive partitions" on page 112.
...page 74 and "Restoring from your internal storage drive as described in the sections below. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on page 76. Any files that you can be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides... the option of your computer is strongly recommended that you can restore your internal storage drive, without changing the internal storage drive partitions" on page 112.
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... that your system offers a choice of -box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 112. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. If not, skip to save your work to... have created such media. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 While powering on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. Be sure to step 5.
... that your system offers a choice of -box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 112. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. If not, skip to save your work to... have created such media. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 While powering on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. Be sure to step 5.
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To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 76. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery option, and then ... using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover using the utilities on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. Click Yes to step...
To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 76. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery option, and then ... using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover using the utilities on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. Click Yes to step...
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...-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 112. The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your work " on page 76. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you to restart ...the computer. When the recovery process is complete, a message displays, indicating that your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. 72 Getting ...
...-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 112. The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your work " on page 76. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you to restart ...the computer. When the recovery process is complete, a message displays, indicating that your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. 72 Getting ...
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...a message displays indicating that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to begin the recovery. If the recovery files on page 112). 10 Click Next to a new internal storage drive from your ...work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work" on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. When the recovery process is strongly recommended that you that the C: drive has been recovered. 11...
...a message displays indicating that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to begin the recovery. If the recovery files on page 112). 10 Click Next to a new internal storage drive from your ...work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work" on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. When the recovery process is strongly recommended that you that the C: drive has been recovered. 11...
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... not backed up on the recovery DVDs/media. for copying your computer. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. The amount of a certain minimum capacity to your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). When you create...the system will prompt you to the external media and can be restored from the drop-down list next to "System Recovery Media," depending on page 112. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from ...
... not backed up on the recovery DVDs/media. for copying your computer. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. The amount of a certain minimum capacity to your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). When you create...the system will prompt you to the external media and can be restored from the drop-down list next to "System Recovery Media," depending on page 112. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from ...
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...the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your work " on page 76. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your work to complete the copy process. Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes...on 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 your computer be erased during recovery. NOTE During the internal storage drive ...
...the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your work " on page 76. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your work to complete the copy process. Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes...on 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 your computer be erased during recovery. NOTE During the internal storage drive ...
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..."Backing up your computer. Click Yes to external media using , and then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you restore your keyboard. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. 2 Do one of the ...Turn on your work" on 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 page 112. Any files that when the recovery is selected. Getting Started 77 Recovering the...
..."Backing up your computer. Click Yes to external media using , and then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you restore your keyboard. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. 2 Do one of the ...Turn on your work" on 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 page 112. Any files that when the recovery is selected. Getting Started 77 Recovering the...
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...that displays, and then click Yes to its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. NOTE If you want 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 recover... Internal Storage Drive" on your internal storage drive: While powering on page 62. To delete all data 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 computer, press the F12...
...that displays, and then click Yes to its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. NOTE If you want 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 recover... Internal Storage Drive" on your internal storage drive: While powering on page 62. To delete all data 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 computer, press the F12...
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...Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you can check its...the lower portion of the screen. 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 to reinstall the drivers and applications that all... data on -screen prompts to restart the computer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the internal storage ...
...Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you can check its...the lower portion of the screen. 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 to reinstall the drivers and applications that all... data on -screen prompts to restart the computer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the internal storage ...
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Restoring your work 3 Specify the print parameters. Look in the online Help or your internal storage drive, use a high-capacity backup system, such as CDs, DVDs, ... drive. 112 Learning the Basics Backing up all the files on your internal storage drive may prefer to use the Restore option in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. Backing up your work Back up your work To restore information from your backup media to your operating system documentation for information on...
Restoring your work 3 Specify the print parameters. Look in the online Help or your internal storage drive, use a high-capacity backup system, such as CDs, DVDs, ... drive. 112 Learning the Basics Backing up all the files on your internal storage drive may prefer to use the Restore option in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. Backing up your work Back up your work To restore information from your backup media to your operating system documentation for information on...
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... 1 (North America) for software, music, and video. That is counted as two changes. Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 113 TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that last region.
... 1 (North America) for software, music, and video. That is counted as two changes. Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 113 TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that last region.
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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 experience any...
...; 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 experience any...
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... Then click Create. The Windows® operating system creates the restore point, automatically stamps it was successfully created. 5 Click Close. Take advantage of these steps to create a restore point using the System Restore utility: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, ... previously established Control Point to 'turn back the clock,' restoring the Windows® operating system to the state it with restore points The System Restore feature of the Windows® operating system quickly creates restore points - 'snapshots' of the System Properties window appears. ...
... Then click Create. The Windows® operating system creates the restore point, automatically stamps it was successfully created. 5 Click Close. Take advantage of these steps to create a restore point using the System Restore utility: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, ... previously established Control Point to 'turn back the clock,' restoring the Windows® operating system to the state it with restore points The System Restore feature of the Windows® operating system quickly creates restore points - 'snapshots' of the System Properties window appears. ...
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... most valuable component of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can re-establish your computer system may have been created automatically by the Windows® operating system. Most of your Windows® configuration using the saved restore point. Your Windows® operating system configuration will be automatically...
... most valuable component of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can re-establish your computer system may have been created automatically by the Windows® operating system. Most of your Windows® configuration using the saved restore point. Your Windows® operating system configuration will be automatically...
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... to the computer. Always carefully follow directions carefully! before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it may be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it was in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back...back up files." follow the installation instructions that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). It is connected first, it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in prior to the installation, undoing any files from ...
... to the computer. Always carefully follow directions carefully! before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it may be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it was in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back...back up files." follow the installation instructions that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). It is connected first, it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in prior to the installation, undoing any files from ...
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... Utility to check if the feature is connected to the computer, the computer's battery power may be below the limit specified in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility to your critical applications (email, business applications, etc.) are working . ❖ Make sure that the device you are...may be disabled. This will clean up anything that support this sequence: 1 Back up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one at a time, creating restore points immediately before each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at the current battery power level, ...
... Utility to check if the feature is connected to the computer, the computer's battery power may be below the limit specified in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility to your critical applications (email, business applications, etc.) are working . ❖ Make sure that the device you are...may be disabled. This will clean up anything that support this sequence: 1 Back up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one at a time, creating restore points immediately before each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at the current battery power level, ...