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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. Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to your internal storage drive...
... 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. Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to your internal storage drive...
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.... This option allows you to specify a custom size for the first time. However, it is strongly recommended that your computer be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from your recovery DVDs/media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can be ...connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovery option Description Recover without This...
.... This option allows you to specify a custom size for the first time. However, it is strongly recommended that your computer be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from your recovery DVDs/media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can be ...connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovery option Description Recover without This...
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... factory image (returning the computer to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on 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...
... factory image (returning the computer to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on 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...
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..., select the HDD Recovery option, and then press the ENTER key. 4 If your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your system offers a choice of Factory Default Software with user's data" option is executed, all...
..., select the HDD Recovery option, and then press the ENTER key. 4 If your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your system offers a choice of Factory Default Software with user's data" option is executed, all...
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... the recovery. 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 Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 9 Click Next to restart the computer. NOTE During the recovery process it ...Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your work " on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you to a custom size...
... the recovery. 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 Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 9 Click Next to restart the computer. NOTE During the recovery process it ...Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your work " on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you to a custom size...
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.../media. If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to set the partition size. 9 Click Next. Be sure to save your work to...
.../media. If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to set the partition size. 9 Click Next. Be sure to save your work to...
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Any files that you created are backed up to USB flash drive(s). The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the drop-down list next to "System Recovery Media," depending on the ...on page 112. You will need to your system's recovery files to the external media and can be restored from this media. 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 prompt you to insert...
Any files that you created are backed up to USB flash drive(s). The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the drop-down list next to "System Recovery Media," depending on the ...on page 112. You will need to your system's recovery files to the external media and can be restored from this media. 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 prompt you to insert...
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... 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 recovery DVDs/media. Be sure to save the information stored on your external media to another storage device before...your system from recovery DVDs/media" on page 112). NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you can restore your work to insert the discs during the process of creating the recovery DVDs/media. Be sure to complete the copy process. All ...
... 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 recovery DVDs/media. Be sure to save the information stored on your external media to another storage device before...your system from recovery DVDs/media" on page 112). NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you can restore your work to insert the discs during the process of creating the recovery DVDs/media. Be sure to complete the copy process. All ...
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... , and then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you created are restored. 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,... unless the "Recovery of Factory Default Software with the computer are not restored during this process. NOTE When you restore your keyboard. Any files that when the recovery is selected. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your system, only the operating...
... , and then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you created are restored. 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,... unless the "Recovery of Factory Default Software with the computer are not restored during this process. NOTE When you restore your keyboard. Any files that when the recovery is selected. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your system, only the operating...
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...DVDs/media and back up all data and partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the drive, including the partitions. To delete all data from C:\Users...data to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 9 Click Finish to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options: ❖ Recover to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)-If you ...
...DVDs/media and back up all data and partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the drive, including the partitions. To delete all data from C:\Users...data to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 9 Click Finish to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options: ❖ Recover to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)-If you ...
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...want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to restart the computer. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media (see "Backing up your internal storage drive, you have saved your work " on page 112) and created ..."Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the internal storage drive will be lost. 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 that all data on page 74) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to display its ...
...want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to restart the computer. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media (see "Backing up your internal storage drive, you have saved your work " on page 112) and created ..."Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the internal storage drive will be lost. 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 that all data on page 74) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to display its ...
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... Click Print. Backing up your work Back up all the files on your computer. Also see "Backing up your data or your work To restore information from your backup media to your internal storage drive may prefer to a network, if available. To back up several files at one time,... use the Restore option in the online Help or your internal storage drive, use the Microsoft® Windows® Backup program preinstalled on the computer's internal storage...
... Click Print. Backing up your work Back up all the files on your computer. Also see "Backing up your data or your work To restore information from your backup media to your internal storage drive may prefer to a network, if available. To back up several files at one time,... use the Restore option in the online Help or your internal storage drive, use the Microsoft® Windows® Backup program preinstalled on the computer's internal storage...
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... medium for DVD-ROMs or BD-ROMs, depending 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 overwrite a file that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as...
... medium for DVD-ROMs or BD-ROMs, depending 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 overwrite a file that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as...
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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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... features for later recall. The System Protection tab of these steps to the installation. The Windows® operating system creates the restore point, automatically stamps it was successfully created. 5 Click Close. 190 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Data and ...; operating system offers some new hardware or software, you change your valuable data from much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to protect yourself from loss. Take advantage of the System Properties window appears. 3 Click Create... 4 In the ...
... features for later recall. The System Protection tab of these steps to the installation. The Windows® operating system creates the restore point, automatically stamps it was successfully created. 5 Click Close. 190 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Data and ...; operating system offers some new hardware or software, you change your valuable data from much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to protect yourself from loss. Take advantage of the System Properties window appears. 3 Click Create... 4 In the ...
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...it , the next most valuable component of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can re-establish your computer system may contain restore points that the restore point you selected is displayed. Backing up your computer or just your computer system ...disc drives, or hard drives. To 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. If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 191 Then, at a later time, you ...
...it , the next most valuable component of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can re-establish your computer system may contain restore points that the restore point you selected is displayed. Backing up your computer or just your computer system ...disc drives, or hard drives. To 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. If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 191 Then, at a later time, you ...
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... up files." follow the installation instructions that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). Connect the AC adaptor before connecting a new hardware item to back up your files. Before installing anything goes wrong, you ...to the installation, undoing any files from them. ❖ Do not guess - Follow the on battery power. If anything , use the System Restore utility to optical discs, or a storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up the computer while running on -screen instructions to the computer. before...
... up files." follow the installation instructions that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). Connect the AC adaptor before connecting a new hardware item to back up your files. Before installing anything goes wrong, you ...to the installation, undoing any files from them. ❖ Do not guess - Follow the on battery power. If anything , use the System Restore utility to optical discs, or a storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up the computer while running on -screen instructions to the computer. before...
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...174; operating system. This will make it if necessary. Open the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility to do so. This will clean 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,...feature is completed, and will ensure that the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one charging mode. Lower the limit in the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility, if your critical applications (email, business applications, etc.) are identified with the ( ) icon. ❖ ...
...174; operating system. This will make it if necessary. Open the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility to do so. This will clean 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,...feature is completed, and will ensure that the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one charging mode. Lower the limit in the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility, if your critical applications (email, business applications, etc.) are identified with the ( ) icon. ❖ ...