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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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you to recover your...
... 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you to recover your...
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...system to the C: drive and any other drive partitions you restore your recovery DVDs/media. Note: With this process. It is stored on page 112. Be sure to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state. See ..."Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on page 78 for the C: partition and then restores your C: drive to its out-of erasing your internal storage drive, without ...
...system to the C: drive and any other drive partitions you restore your recovery DVDs/media. Note: With this process. It is stored on page 112. Be sure to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state. See ..."Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on page 78 for the C: partition and then restores your C: drive to its out-of erasing your internal storage drive, without ...
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The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to external media before executing the recovery. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 76. To recover using the utilities stored on your work to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery option, ... key. 4 If your computer's internal storage drive or using the second method, see "Backing up your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 While powering...
The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to external media before executing the recovery. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 76. To recover using the utilities stored on your work to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery option, ... key. 4 If your computer's internal storage drive or using the second method, see "Backing up your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 While powering...
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... 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial...
... 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial...
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Be sure to save your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Click Finish to specify the size for ... and recover the C: drive using recovery DVDs/media, if you to restart the computer. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 112. The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your computer be connected to external media before executing the recovery. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to...
Be sure to save your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Click Finish to specify the size for ... and recover the C: drive using recovery DVDs/media, if you to restart the computer. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 112. The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your computer be connected to external media before executing the recovery. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to...
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... before proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. When the recovery process is strongly recommended that you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your work" on your internal storage drive become corrupted or...
... before proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. When the recovery process is strongly recommended that you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your work" on your internal storage drive become corrupted or...
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... or connect one or more information, see "Backing up the files you created; To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. Any files that you will need and/or the minimum amount of storage space required for more USB flash drives...Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from this media. When you create recovery DVDs/media, the system will prompt you to your system's recovery files to the external media and can be restored from the drop-down list next to...
... or connect one or more information, see "Backing up the files you created; To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. Any files that you will need and/or the minimum amount of storage space required for more USB flash drives...Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from this media. When you create recovery DVDs/media, the system will prompt you to your system's recovery files to the external media and can be restored from the drop-down list next to...
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...Restoring from such media, if necessary. Be sure to save the information stored on your external media to another storage device before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work to external media before executing this procedure, or use blank media. 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA...USB flash drive of creating the recovery DVDs/media. All information stored on page 76. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Restoring from your original internal storage drive fails, you have created recovery DVDs/media for example, "1 of 3," "2 of 3," etc.), so...
...Restoring from such media, if necessary. Be sure to save the information stored on your external media to another storage device before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work to external media before executing this procedure, or use blank media. 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA...USB flash drive of creating the recovery DVDs/media. All information stored on page 76. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Restoring from your original internal storage drive fails, you have created recovery DVDs/media for example, "1 of 3," "2 of 3," etc.), so...
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...files are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of media you created are not restored during this process. NOTE When you can: ❖ Recover to out-of-box state (recommended... and then click Next. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Make sure your computer is selected. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on page 62. Be sure to separately save the files you have created to a custom size partition For...
...files are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of media you created are not restored during this process. NOTE When you can: ❖ Recover to out-of-box state (recommended... and then click Next. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Make sure your computer is selected. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on page 62. Be sure to separately save the files you have created to a custom size partition For...
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...process is complete, a message displays indicating that displays, and then click Yes to back up your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. Be sure to create recovery DVDs/media and back up all other partitions you have created intact ❖ Recover to a custom ...size partition-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...
...process is complete, a message displays indicating that displays, and then click Yes to back up your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. Be sure to create recovery DVDs/media and back up all other partitions you have created intact ❖ Recover to a custom ...size partition-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...
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... the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you can check its status in the Volume list to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 ...that all data on page 74) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to display its status as follows: 1...
... the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you can check its status in the Volume list to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 ...that all data on page 74) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to display its status as follows: 1...
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... use the Microsoft® Windows® Backup program preinstalled on the computer's internal storage drive. Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your internal storage drive, use the Restore option in the online Help or your work Back up all the files on your entire computer ...with the Windows® operating system" on page 191. Look in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. To back up several files at one time, use a high-capacity backup system, such as CDs, DVDs, external storage media, or to...
... use the Microsoft® Windows® Backup program preinstalled on the computer's internal storage drive. Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your internal storage drive, use the Restore option in the online Help or your work Back up all the files on your entire computer ...with the Windows® operating system" on page 191. Look in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. To back up several files at one time, use a high-capacity backup system, such as CDs, DVDs, external storage media, or to...
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... Disc™ player software that were not available on the internal storage drive. Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 113 TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to region 1 is counted as two changes. Note that changing from that you want before overwriting...
... Disc™ player software that were not available on the internal storage drive. Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 113 TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to region 1 is counted as two changes. Note that changing from that you want before overwriting...
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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 highlight each...
...; 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 highlight each...
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...stamps it was successfully created. 5 Click Close. documents and other important files. Take advantage of these steps to create a restore point using the System Restore utility: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 2 In the left pane, click System ... select a 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. 3 Click...
...stamps it was successfully created. 5 Click Close. documents and other important files. Take advantage of these steps to create a restore point using the System Restore utility: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 2 In the left pane, click System ... select a 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. 3 Click...
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... 3 If you selected Choose a different restore point in step 2, select the restore point you want to use, and then click Next. 4 Verify that you selected is required. The timestamp and description of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data ...inaccessible or even destroy it, the next most valuable component of your important files to begin the system restore.
... 3 If you selected Choose a different restore point in step 2, select the restore point you want to use, and then click Next. 4 Verify that you selected is required. The timestamp and description of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data ...inaccessible or even destroy it, the next most valuable component of your important files to begin the system restore.
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...for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to run an installation utility first - before continuing. 1 Prepare your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 191). ❖ Have your back up DVD(s) on page 190).... It is connected first, it was in case you will then be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it may be very difficult to the installation, undoing any files from them. ❖ Do ...
...for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to run an installation utility first - before continuing. 1 Prepare your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 191). ❖ Have your back up DVD(s) on page 190).... It is connected first, it was in case you will then be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it may be very difficult to the installation, undoing any files from them. ❖ Do ...
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... with the ( ) icon. ❖ USB Sleep and Charge may be disabled. For more than one installation at a time, creating restore points immediately before each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you to your computer system, install just one item of your... good computing habits 193 ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. This will clean up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one at a time. Open the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility to the computer, the computer's battery power may be below the limit specified in the...
... with the ( ) icon. ❖ USB Sleep and Charge may be disabled. For more than one installation at a time, creating restore points immediately before each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you to your computer system, install just one item of your... good computing habits 193 ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. This will clean up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one at a time. Open the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility to the computer, the computer's battery power may be below the limit specified in the...