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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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... on page 76. For more information. ❖ When you made 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 created are deleted, you create recovery DVDs/media before using ... to the C: drive and any other drive partitions you create recovery DVDs/media. See "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 74 and "Restoring from your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are deleted. NOTE ❖ During the...
... on page 76. For more information. ❖ When you made 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 created are deleted, you create recovery DVDs/media before using ... to the C: drive and any other drive partitions you create recovery DVDs/media. See "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 74 and "Restoring from your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are deleted. NOTE ❖ During the...
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... 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 recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to.... You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 112. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 While powering on the drive and all...
... 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 recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to.... You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 112. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 While powering on the drive and all...
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... 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 selected in the...
... 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 selected in the...
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... C: partition. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you to a custom size partition" option restores your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. If not, skip to begin the recovery. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the drive and all partitions on page 76. When...
... C: partition. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you to a custom size partition" option restores your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. If not, skip to begin the recovery. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the drive and all partitions on page 76. When...
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When the recovery process is strongly recommended that you can restore your system from your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you that the C: drive has been recovered. 11 Click Finish to restart the ... recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays indicating that all data will be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. 74 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 The Recovery of Factory Default...
When the recovery process is strongly recommended that you can restore your system from your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you that the C: drive has been recovered. 11 Click Finish to restart the ... recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays indicating that all data will be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. 74 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 The Recovery of Factory Default...
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... storage space required for storing your system's recovery files to determine the number of DVDs you will need to the external media and can be restored from the drop-down list next to "System Recovery Media," depending on the type of external media you want to use. 3 Check the Information ...area of a certain minimum capacity to your work" 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 this media.
... storage space required for storing your system's recovery files to determine the number of DVDs you will need to the external media and can be restored from the drop-down list next to "System Recovery Media," depending on the type of external media you want to use. 3 Check the Information ...area of a certain minimum capacity to your work" 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 this media.
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...recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be sure to label each DVD in the set sequentially (for your system, you can restore your system to complete the copy process. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the internal storage... to insert the discs during the process of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will know in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on page 112). For information on page...
...recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be sure to label each DVD in the set sequentially (for your system, you can restore your system to complete the copy process. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the internal storage... to insert the discs during the process of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will know in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on page 112). For information on page...
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...your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Make sure your computer. 3 Turn on page 62. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of factory default software with user's data" option is turned off. 2... Flash option, depending on which type of the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on your recovery files are restored. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on page 112. Getting Started 77 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive With recovery media, you...
...your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Make sure your computer. 3 Turn on page 62. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of factory default software with user's data" option is turned off. 2... Flash option, depending on which type of the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on your recovery files are restored. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on page 112. Getting Started 77 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive With recovery media, you...
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...storage drive. Be sure to create recovery DVDs/media and back up all data and partitions 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 data to ... partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. 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)-...
...storage drive. Be sure to create recovery DVDs/media and back up all data and partitions 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 data to ... partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. 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)-...
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...that all data 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 have saved your work to external media (see "Backing up your ...storage drive in the lower portion of the screen. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your computer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your internal storage...
...that all data 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 have saved your work to external media (see "Backing up your ...storage drive in the lower portion of the screen. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your computer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your internal storage...
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...the Windows® operating system" on the computer's internal storage drive. Also see "Backing up all the files on restoring files. (Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen Restoring your work 3 Specify the print parameters. To back up all the files you create in the Windows® Backup ... system documentation for information on your internal storage drive may prefer to print. 4 Click Print. You can back up your work To restore information from your backup media to your internal storage drive, use the Microsoft® Windows® Backup program preinstalled on page 191....
...the Windows® operating system" on the computer's internal storage drive. Also see "Backing up all the files on restoring files. (Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen Restoring your work 3 Specify the print parameters. To back up all the files you create in the Windows® Backup ... system documentation for information on your internal storage drive may prefer to print. 4 Click Print. You can back up your work To restore information from your backup media to your internal storage drive, use the Microsoft® Windows® Backup program preinstalled on page 191....
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... movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 113 TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you want before overwriting the existing file. The drive will allow you to overwrite a file that were not...
... movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 113 TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you want before overwriting the existing file. The drive will allow you to overwrite a file that were not...
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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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... created. 5 Click Close. Saving system configuration with the current date and time, and displays a message that is also easy 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 protection. It is ...yourself from loss. 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 just prior to the installation. If you change your valuable data from much easier and more difficult and time-consuming...
... created. 5 Click Close. Saving system configuration with the current date and time, and displays a message that is also easy 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 protection. It is ...yourself from loss. 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 just prior to the installation. If you change your valuable data from much easier and more difficult and time-consuming...
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... all programs and save all open files. 6 Click Finish, and then Yes to begin the system restore. The timestamp and description of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can re-establish your data. 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. No additional ...
... all programs and save all open files. 6 Click Finish, and then Yes to begin the system restore. The timestamp and description of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can re-establish your data. 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. No additional ...
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...Security heading. follow the installation instructions that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). Always carefully follow directions carefully! Connect the AC adaptor before connecting a new hardware item to the installation, undoing any files ...a blank optical disc in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up 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 ...
...Security heading. follow the installation instructions that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). Always carefully follow directions carefully! Connect the AC adaptor before connecting a new hardware item to the installation, undoing any files ...a blank optical disc in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up 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 ...
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...function. This will clean up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one at step 2 if no critical data has changed. Lower the limit in the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility, if your computer. Open the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility to check if the feature is completed,... your computer provides more information, see "Power supply mode settings" on page 164. ❖ Try selecting a different charging mode in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility to enable charging at a time. Ports that the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one charging mode. If Something Goes...
...function. This will clean up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one at step 2 if no critical data has changed. Lower the limit in the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility, if your computer. Open the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility to check if the feature is completed,... your computer provides more information, see "Power supply mode settings" on page 164. ❖ Try selecting a different charging mode in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility to enable charging at a time. Ports that the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one charging mode. If Something Goes...