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... and can be immediately discontinued. For information on how to radio communications operated in or recycle your local government for recovery and recycling. The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to trade-in accordance with legal communications. Low power... from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Operation of such products can no longer cause interference. 8 In the European Union, these symbols indicate that of mobile...
... and can be immediately discontinued. For information on how to radio communications operated in or recycle your local government for recovery and recycling. The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to trade-in accordance with legal communications. Low power... from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Operation of such products can no longer cause interference. 8 In the European Union, these symbols indicate that of mobile...
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...the main battery 40 Using the computer for the first time 40 Initial setup 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 To Shut down your computer 42 To Restart your computer 42 To place your computer in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external ...(optional 44 Installing a memory module 44 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 51 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 52 Creating recovery media 53 Restoring from recovery media 55 Refresh your PC (with user's data 56 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 61 Using the touch pad ...
...the main battery 40 Using the computer for the first time 40 Initial setup 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 To Shut down your computer 42 To Restart your computer 42 To place your computer in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external ...(optional 44 Installing a memory module 44 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 51 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 52 Creating recovery media 53 Restoring from recovery media 55 Refresh your PC (with user's data 56 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 61 Using the touch pad ...
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... Memory card reader 105 Inserting memory media 105 Removing memory media 106 Chapter 5: Utilities 107 Desktop Assist 108 Media & Entertainment 109 Tools & Utilities 110 Support & Recovery 111 eco Utility 112 Setting passwords 113
... Memory card reader 105 Inserting memory media 105 Removing memory media 106 Chapter 5: Utilities 107 Desktop Assist 108 Media & Entertainment 109 Tools & Utilities 110 Support & Recovery 111 eco Utility 112 Setting passwords 113
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... USB Sleep and Charge......119 Power supply mode settings 119 Function Key 120 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 121 PC Health Monitor 122 Recovery Media Creator 123 Service Station 123 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 125 Problems that are easy to fix 125 Problems when you turn on the...
... USB Sleep and Charge......119 Power supply mode settings 119 Function Key 120 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 121 PC Health Monitor 122 Recovery Media Creator 123 Service Station 123 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 125 Problems that are easy to fix 125 Problems when you turn on the...
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...things on the internal storage drive, and the image can be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from the recovery media you create recovery media. Restoring from recovery media See "Creating recovery media" on page 44), and then check that you created. This is inserted ...completely into the socket and lined up that This option allows you can restore your system from your recovery media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you to a new internal storage drive from your system from your...
...things on the internal storage drive, and the image can be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from the recovery media you create recovery media. Restoring from recovery media See "Creating recovery media" on page 44), and then check that you created. This is inserted ...completely into the socket and lined up that This option allows you can restore your system from your recovery media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you to a new internal storage drive from your system from your...
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...must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ When you created are restored. Any files that you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not backed up to the external media and ...can be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. for storing your system's recovery files. NOTE ❖ During the recovery process your computer must be restored from this process. NOTE When you created are backed up on page 76. The ...
...must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ When you created are restored. Any files that you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not backed up to the external media and ...can be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. for storing your system's recovery files. NOTE ❖ During the recovery process your computer must be restored from this process. NOTE When you created are backed up on page 76. The ...
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... over the upper or lower right corner of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your computer. In the list that appears, click your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). 4 Do one of the following: ❖ If you are... Creator and click your selection, or if you are in the Search field, type Recovery Media Creator. 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, depending on the type of external media ...
... over the upper or lower right corner of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your computer. In the list that appears, click your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). 4 Do one of the following: ❖ If you are... Creator and click your selection, or if you are in the Search field, type Recovery Media Creator. 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, depending on the type of external media ...
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...Getting Started 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive All information stored on your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will know in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on the internal storage drive. For example, if your original internal storage drive ...to external media using Windows® or another storage device before executing the recovery (see "Creating recovery media" on page 53. NOTE During the recovery process your system from recovery media The recovery process deletes information stored on -screen prompts to an external power source via...
...Getting Started 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive All information stored on your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will know in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on the internal storage drive. For example, if your original internal storage drive ...to external media using Windows® or another storage device before executing the recovery (see "Creating recovery media" on page 53. NOTE During the recovery process your system from recovery media The recovery process deletes information stored on -screen prompts to an external power source via...
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...to save your computer must be deleted and rewritten. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is executed all data on your work" on which type of your computer. 3 Press and ... If your recovery files are on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your recovery files are using, and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click Finish to restart the computer. Toshiba does not ...
...to save your computer must be deleted and rewritten. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is executed all data on your work" on which type of your computer. 3 Press and ... If your recovery files are on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your recovery files are using, and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click Finish to restart the computer. Toshiba does not ...
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... Settings ( ) Charm. 3 Click Change PC Settings. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. 5 Scroll down to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be copied into the backup folder. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive You can recover the...
... Settings ( ) Charm. 3 Click Change PC Settings. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. 5 Scroll down to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be copied into the backup folder. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive You can recover the...
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Be sure to save your work " on page 76). 6 Click the Next button to begin. 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be prompted to refresh your system. 7 Click the Refresh button.
Be sure to save your work " on page 76). 6 Click the Next button to begin. 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be prompted to refresh your system. 7 Click the Refresh button.
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... the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. 3 Click Change PC Settings. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be must connected to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 76). The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings...
... the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. 3 Click Change PC Settings. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be must connected to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 76). The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings...
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... case something happens to a network, if available. 76 Learning the Basics Saving your work Below is one time, use the Microsoft® Windows® file recovery program preinstalled on the computer's internal storage drive.
... case something happens to a network, if available. 76 Learning the Basics Saving your work Below is one time, use the Microsoft® Windows® file recovery program preinstalled on the computer's internal storage drive.
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... is set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from region 1 to region 2 and back to use a high-capacity file recovery system, such as two changes. Note that changing from another region, the drive will allow you play in -use indicator light Eject button Manual eject...
... is set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from region 1 to region 2 and back to use a high-capacity file recovery system, such as two changes. Note that changing from another region, the drive will allow you play in -use indicator light Eject button Manual eject...
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...; Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ System Settings ❖ Sleep and Charge ❖ Function Key ❖ PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ PC Health Monitor ❖ Recovery Media Creator 107 These utilities are applicable only if the related utility is available on your system to ascertain certain system details, set additional options...
...; Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ System Settings ❖ Sleep and Charge ❖ Function Key ❖ PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ PC Health Monitor ❖ Recovery Media Creator 107 These utilities are applicable only if the related utility is available on your system to ascertain certain system details, set additional options...
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108 Utilities Desktop Assist ❖ Service Station ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer Desktop Assist The Desktop Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings. The Desktop Assist window appears. (Sample Image) Desktop Assist window The Desktop Assist offers several options: ❖ Media & Entertainment ❖ Tools & Utilities ❖ Support & Recovery To access Desktop Assist from the Start screen begin typing Desktop Assist, or while in the Desktop screen double-click the Desktop Assist icon.
108 Utilities Desktop Assist ❖ Service Station ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer Desktop Assist The Desktop Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings. The Desktop Assist window appears. (Sample Image) Desktop Assist window The Desktop Assist offers several options: ❖ Media & Entertainment ❖ Tools & Utilities ❖ Support & Recovery To access Desktop Assist from the Start screen begin typing Desktop Assist, or while in the Desktop screen double-click the Desktop Assist icon.
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Utilities Desktop Assist Support & Recovery The features that may be available in this category are: ❖ PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ PC Health Monitor ❖ Recovery Media Creator ❖ Service Station ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer ❖ User's Guide 111 (Sample Image) Desktop Assist window - Support & Recovery tab
Utilities Desktop Assist Support & Recovery The features that may be available in this category are: ❖ PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ PC Health Monitor ❖ Recovery Media Creator ❖ Service Station ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer ❖ User's Guide 111 (Sample Image) Desktop Assist window - Support & Recovery tab
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... Diagnostic Tool utility may show tests for additional help diagnose problems with devices in the Desktop screen double-click the Desktop Assist icon. 2 Click Support & Recovery. 3 Click PC Diagnostic Tool. To use the PC Diagnostic Tool utility: 1 To access PC Diagnostic Tool utility from the Start screen begin the tests. Utilities...
... Diagnostic Tool utility may show tests for additional help diagnose problems with devices in the Desktop screen double-click the Desktop Assist icon. 2 Click Support & Recovery. 3 Click PC Diagnostic Tool. To use the PC Diagnostic Tool utility: 1 To access PC Diagnostic Tool utility from the Start screen begin the tests. Utilities...
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Utilities Recovery Media Creator 123 Recovery Media Creator The Recovery Media Creator utility enables you to create recovery media that can then choose to install the updates if you wish. Service Station The Service Station helps you when updated software, firmware, documentation or ...-box state, if necessary. The Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can be used to return your system to create recovery media, see "Creating recovery media" on using the utility to its best by notifying you keep your computer. For detailed information on page 53.
Utilities Recovery Media Creator 123 Recovery Media Creator The Recovery Media Creator utility enables you to create recovery media that can then choose to install the updates if you wish. Service Station The Service Station helps you when updated software, firmware, documentation or ...-box state, if necessary. The Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can be used to return your system to create recovery media, see "Creating recovery media" on using the utility to its best by notifying you keep your computer. For detailed information on page 53.
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...screen 5 Click the item you to complete the installation process. 124 Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 6 Click Install, then follow the on-screen ...the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 To access TOSHIBA Application Installer from the Start screen begin typing Application Installer, or while in the Desktop screen double-click the Desktop ...
...screen 5 Click the item you to complete the installation process. 124 Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 6 Click Install, then follow the on-screen ...the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 To access TOSHIBA Application Installer from the Start screen begin typing Application Installer, or while in the Desktop screen double-click the Desktop ...