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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 61 ...user's data 66 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 69 Recovering to a custom size partition 71 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 61 ...user's data 66 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 69 Recovering to a custom size partition 71 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
...; 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
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... software, while the computer attempts to perform the action, click Continue; If you may have created (for the C: partition and then restores your computer to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)" on your computer without changing the internal storage drive partitions" on page 71...C: drive and any other drive partitions you may have created 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 C: drive to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method)...
... software, while the computer attempts to perform the action, click Continue; If you may have created (for the C: partition and then restores your computer to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)" on your computer without changing the internal storage drive partitions" on page 71...C: drive and any other drive partitions you may have created 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 C: drive to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method)...
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.... However, it is strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on page 112. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that you have created to an external power source... via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive become corrupted or are restored. It is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to external media using your ...
.... However, it is strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on page 112. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that you have created to an external power source... via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive become corrupted or are restored. It is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to external media using your ...
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... drive: 1 Make sure the computer is selected in the next step. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive You can recover the original factory image (returning...
... drive: 1 Make sure the computer is selected in the next step. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive You can recover the original factory image (returning...
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... is turned off. 2 While powering on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 76. If not, skip to step 5. 5 A warning screen...
... is turned off. 2 While powering on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 76. If not, skip to step 5. 5 A warning screen...
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...-bit operating system, select one at this time. 72 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your C: drive to its out-of-box state, and allows you have created such media. To resize and recover the C: drive using the ...selected in the next step. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. If not, skip to specify the size for the C: partition.
...-bit operating system, select one at this time. 72 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your C: drive to its out-of-box state, and allows you have created such media. To resize and recover the C: drive using the ...selected in the next step. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. If not, skip to specify the size for the C: partition.
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... a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays indicating that you can restore your system to restart the computer. NOTE When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped ... of space required for storing your work " on page 112. Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you will be restored from this media. The amount of a certain minimum capacity to your work " on page 112). 10 Click Next to the external media...
... a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays indicating that you can restore your system to restart the computer. NOTE When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped ... of space required for storing your work " on page 112. Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you will be restored from this media. The amount of a certain minimum capacity to your work " on page 112). 10 Click Next to the external media...
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...partitions ❖ Recover to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For example, if your work to complete the copy process. Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 62. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Backing up your original internal storage drive...media. 76 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on page 112). NOTE If you can restore your system from your work " on -screen prompts to external media before executing the ...
...partitions ❖ Recover to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For example, if your work to complete the copy process. Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 62. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Backing up your original internal storage drive...media. 76 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on page 112). NOTE If you can restore your system from your work " on -screen prompts to external media before executing the ...
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...the recovery the factory default software, while the computer attempts to back up your work" on your keyboard. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 7 Select one of ...you have created to external media using , and then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you created are not restored during this process. Be sure to separately save the files you are using Windows® Backup or another backup program. When the initial...
...the recovery the factory default software, while the computer attempts to back up your work" on your keyboard. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 7 Select one of ...you have created to external media using , and then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you created are not restored during this process. Be sure to separately save the files you are using Windows® Backup or another backup program. When the initial...
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... partitions. Note: This option deletes all data and partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on your computer. NOTE If you want to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the recovery options instead of erasing the drive. To delete all other 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 internal storage drive...
... partitions. Note: This option deletes all data and partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on your computer. NOTE If you want to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the recovery options instead of erasing the drive. To delete all other 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 internal storage drive...
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...NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your internal storage drive, you ... the internal storage drive operating status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your computer. 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 can use the ...
...NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your internal storage drive, you ... the internal storage drive operating status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your computer. 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 can use the ...
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.../DVDs. Also see "Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system" on the computer's internal storage drive. Restoring your work 3 Specify the print parameters. To back up several files at one time, use a high-capacity backup system, such as CDs, DVDs...storage drive may prefer to use the Microsoft® Windows® Backup program preinstalled on page 201. Look in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. HINT: Backing up all the files you create in case something happens to print. 4 Click Print. You may take a considerable ...
.../DVDs. Also see "Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system" on the computer's internal storage drive. Restoring your work 3 Specify the print parameters. To back up several files at one time, use a high-capacity backup system, such as CDs, DVDs...storage drive may prefer to use the Microsoft® Windows® Backup program preinstalled on page 201. Look in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. HINT: Backing up all the files you create in case something happens to print. 4 Click Print. You may take a considerable ...
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... four times. That is the one you want before overwriting the existing file. 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 already exists on the type of the other region. If you play...
... four times. That is the one you want before overwriting the existing file. 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 already exists on the type of the other region. If you play...
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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 change your...
...; 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 change your...
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...effective than uninstalling the hardware or software, which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings. 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 protection. If... you experience problems after installing some easy-to-use features for later recall. Then click Create. This is also easy to undo a restore point selection, if you change your mind. and saves them for backing up your Windows® settings and your data - The System...
...effective than uninstalling the hardware or software, which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings. 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 protection. If... you experience problems after installing some easy-to-use features for later recall. Then click Create. This is also easy to undo a restore point selection, if you change your mind. and saves them for backing up your Windows® settings and your data - The System...
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...External optical disc writers are also widely available. NOTE This list may be a recent backup of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to use, and then click Next. 4 Verify that you can re-establish your entire computer with either ...open files. 6 Click Finish, and then Yes to optical disc drives, or hard drives. Most of your important files to begin the system restore. Restore points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by applications when they were installed. 3 If you selected is the data you create and store on...
...External optical disc writers are also widely available. NOTE This list may be a recent backup of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to use, and then click Next. 4 Verify that you can re-establish your entire computer with either ...open files. 6 Click Finish, and then Yes to optical disc drives, or hard drives. Most of your important files to begin the system restore. Restore points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by applications when they were installed. 3 If you selected is the data you create and store on...
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...to the computer. 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! General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help , click Start, ...You cannot back up files." If the device is often necessary to run an installation utility first - If anything , use the System Restore utility to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 201). ❖ Have your back up DVD(s) on ...
...to the computer. 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! General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help , click Start, ...You cannot back up files." If the device is often necessary to run an installation utility first - If anything , use the System Restore utility to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 201). ❖ Have your back up DVD(s) on ...
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...the Windows® operating system. Ports that the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one charging mode. Lower the limit in the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility, if your computer provides more information, see "Power supply mode settings" on page 168. ❖ If you ... and Charge" on page 168. ❖ Try selecting a different charging mode in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility to a port that the installation is connected to enable charging at a time, creating restore points immediately before each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at step ...
...the Windows® operating system. Ports that the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one charging mode. Lower the limit in the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility, if your computer provides more information, see "Power supply mode settings" on page 168. ❖ If you ... and Charge" on page 168. ❖ Try selecting a different charging mode in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility to a port that the installation is connected to enable charging at a time, creating restore points immediately before each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at step ...
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...; Out port 85 RGB (monitor) port 85 external display, adjusting 88 F file extensions using 111 files backing up 102, 112 file names 110 printing 111 restore 112 saving 109, 110 using a file extension 111 fingerprint authentication 172 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 172 function keys 105 H headphones using 144 Help and Support...
...; Out port 85 RGB (monitor) port 85 external display, adjusting 88 F file extensions using 111 files backing up 102, 112 file names 110 printing 111 restore 112 saving 109, 110 using a file extension 111 fingerprint authentication 172 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 172 function keys 105 H headphones using 144 Help and Support...