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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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... allow you want 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 computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) Recovery of factory default...
... allow you want 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 computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) Recovery of factory default...
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...you create recovery DVDs/media before using Windows® Backup or another backup program. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media" on page 76. Note: With this process. See "Creating recovery DVDs/...connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state. If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are not restored during this option, any changes you made to the C: drive and ...
...you create recovery DVDs/media before using Windows® Backup or another backup program. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media" on page 76. Note: With this process. See "Creating recovery DVDs/...connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state. If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are not restored during this option, any changes you made to the C: drive and ...
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...utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your work " on your computer's internal storage drive or using the first ... to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created ...
...utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your work " on your computer's internal storage drive or using the first ... to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created ...
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To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is selected in the next step. Click Yes to scroll down, ...'s data" option is turned off. 2 While powering on page 76. To recover using the utilities on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. If not, skip to step 5. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed, all data will be deleted and rewritten unless...
To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is selected in the next step. Click Yes to scroll down, ...'s data" option is turned off. 2 While powering on page 76. To recover using the utilities on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. If not, skip to step 5. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed, all data will be deleted and rewritten unless...
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... Be sure to an external power source via the AC adaptor. The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to begin the recovery. Recovering to a custom ...size partition Recovering to step 5. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your C: drive to restart the ...
... Be sure to an external power source via the AC adaptor. The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to begin the recovery. Recovering to a custom ...size partition Recovering to step 5. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your C: drive to restart the ...
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...to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. When the recovery process is strongly recommended that you can restore your system from your work to begin the recovery. 74 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 The Recovery of Factory Default ... files on -screen arrow buttons in The size of drive C: field to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you that the C: drive has...
...to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. When the recovery process is strongly recommended that you can restore your system from your work to begin the recovery. 74 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 The Recovery of Factory Default ... files on -screen arrow buttons in The size of drive C: field to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you that the C: drive has...
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...of a certain minimum capacity to determine how much space you will need for storing your system's recovery files. 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. Getting Started 75 Recovering the Internal ... use. 3 Check the Information area of the dialog box to determine the number of DVDs you to the external media and can be restored from the drop-down list next to "System Recovery Media," depending on the recovery DVDs/media. You will prompt you will need and...
...of a certain minimum capacity to determine how much space you will need for storing your system's recovery files. 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. Getting Started 75 Recovering the Internal ... use. 3 Check the Information area of the dialog box to determine the number of DVDs you to the external media and can be restored from the drop-down list next to "System Recovery Media," depending on the recovery DVDs/media. You will prompt you will need and...
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...that you will be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system from such media, if necessary. For information on using the Recovery media you have created recovery DVDs/media for example, "1 of ... 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 Recovery Media Creator utility) to your computer. 76 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 Do one of the following: ❖ If you...
...that you will be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system from such media, if necessary. For information on using the Recovery media you have created recovery DVDs/media for example, "1 of ... 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 Recovery Media Creator utility) to your computer. 76 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 Do one of the following: ❖ If you...
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Be sure to separately save the files you restore your computer. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your work" on page 62. Getting Started 77 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive With recovery media, you can: ...10070; Recover to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) ❖ Recovery of factory default software with the computer are restored. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of media you are using, and then press the Enter key...
Be sure to separately save the files you restore your computer. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your work" on page 62. Getting Started 77 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive With recovery media, you can: ...10070; Recover to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) ❖ Recovery of factory default software with the computer are restored. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of media you are using, and then press the Enter key...
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...custom size partition-If you want to recover the C: drive to external media before erasing the internal storage 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...storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on -screen instructions to restart the computer. Read the Warning screen ...
...custom size partition-If you want to recover the C: drive to external media before erasing the internal storage 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...storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on -screen instructions to restart the computer. Read the Warning screen ...
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... storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts 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...internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Click Finish to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you have saved your work to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. 80 Getting...
... storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts 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...internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Click Finish to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you have saved your work to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. 80 Getting...
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... from your internal storage drive, use the Restore option in case something happens to use the Microsoft® Windows® Backup program preinstalled on page 191. Look in the online Help or your .... 4 Click Print. 112 Learning the Basics Backing up your operating system documentation for information on restoring files. (Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen HINT: Backing up all the files you create in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. Also see "Backing up your computer. Backing up your data or your internal storage...
... from your internal storage drive, use the Restore option in case something happens to use the Microsoft® Windows® Backup program preinstalled on page 191. Look in the online Help or your .... 4 Click Print. 112 Learning the Basics Backing up your operating system documentation for information on restoring files. (Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen HINT: Backing up all the files you create in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. Also see "Backing up your computer. Backing up your data or your internal storage...
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... came with a Blu-ray Disc™ drive. That is set to play in ." 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. The external monitor or television must support HDMI™. TECHNICAL...
... came with a Blu-ray Disc™ drive. That is set to play in ." 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. The external monitor or television must support HDMI™. TECHNICAL...
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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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...later recall. Follow these features to safeguard your Windows® operating system configuration - The Windows® operating system creates the restore point, automatically stamps it was successfully created. 5 Click Close. Saving system configuration with the current date and time, and ...displays a message that is much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to protect yourself from much more effective than uninstalling the hardware or software, which often leaves behind unwanted files...
...later recall. Follow these features to safeguard your Windows® operating system configuration - The Windows® operating system creates the restore point, automatically stamps it was successfully created. 5 Click Close. Saving system configuration with the current date and time, and ...displays a message that is much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to protect yourself from much more effective than uninstalling the hardware or software, which often leaves behind unwanted files...
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...® operating system. Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it was in step 2, select the restore point you want to back up your data or your entire computer with ...do this: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then System Restore. 2 Select Recommended restore or Choose a different restore point, and then click Next. Other restore points may contain restore points that the restore point you selected is the data you create and store on its internal storage drive...
...® operating system. Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it was in step 2, select the restore point you want to back up your data or your entire computer with ...do this: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then System Restore. 2 Select Recommended restore or Choose a different restore point, and then click Next. Other restore points may contain restore points that the restore point you selected is the data you create and store on its internal storage drive...
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...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 back up DVD(s) on battery power.... Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that accompany the hardware or software. It is connected first, 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 up your...
...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 back up DVD(s) on battery power.... Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that accompany the hardware or software. It is connected first, 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 up your...
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...supports the USB Sleep and Charge function. This will ensure that important devices are still functioning. 6 For each successive installation. Open the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility to check if the feature is not working correctly, and verify that the installation is depleted, connect the AC ... page 164. ❖ If you have several new items to add to enable it much easier to enable charging at a time, creating restore points immediately before each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at step 1 if any new problems. For best results, follow...
...supports the USB Sleep and Charge function. This will ensure that important devices are still functioning. 6 For each successive installation. Open the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility to check if the feature is not working correctly, and verify that the installation is depleted, connect the AC ... page 164. ❖ If you have several new items to add to enable it much easier to enable charging at a time, creating restore points immediately before each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at step 1 if any new problems. For best results, follow...