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...41 Charging the main battery 44 Using the computer for the first time 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory (optional 46 Installing a memory module 46 Removing a memory module 51 Checking total...data 58 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 61 Recovering to a custom size partition 63 Creating recovery media 66 Restoring from recovery media 68 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 70 Checking status of the internal storage drive ..........72 Installing drivers and ...
...41 Charging the main battery 44 Using the computer for the first time 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory (optional 46 Installing a memory module 46 Removing a memory module 51 Checking total...data 58 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 61 Recovering to a custom size partition 63 Creating recovery media 66 Restoring from recovery media 68 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 70 Checking status of the internal storage drive ..........72 Installing drivers and ...
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... a program using the Search programs and files field 85 Starting a program from the Start menu...........86 Saving your work 86 Backing up your work 87 Restoring your work 87 Using the optical disc drive 88 Optical disc drive components 88 Media control buttons 89 Inserting an optical disc 90 Playing optical...
... a program using the Search programs and files field 85 Starting a program from the Start menu...........86 Saving your work 86 Backing up your work 87 Restoring your work 87 Using the optical disc drive 88 Optical disc drive components 88 Media control buttons 89 Inserting an optical disc 90 Playing optical...
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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 internal storage drive if necessary.
... 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 internal storage drive if necessary.
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This option allows you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your computer is strongly recommended that you...
This option allows you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your computer is strongly recommended that you...
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... state) using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. Be sure to save your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your system offers a choice of -box state deletes all partitions on page ...68. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery media" on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. The Boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down,...
... state) using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. Be sure to save your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your system offers a choice of -box state deletes all partitions on page ...68. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery media" on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. The Boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down,...
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... (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any information on them will not be connected to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery media" on your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the utilities on page 68. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery...
... (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any information on them will not be connected to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery media" on your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the utilities on page 68. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery...
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... connected to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to save your C: drive to begin the recovery. The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your work " on page 87. You can resize and recover the C: drive using the Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes...
... connected to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to save your C: drive to begin the recovery. The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your work " on page 87. You can resize and recover the C: drive using the Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes...
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To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. Click Yes to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery option, and then press the Enter key. 4 If your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make ...
To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. Click Yes to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery option, and then press the Enter key. 4 If your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make ...
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...your recovery media. Any files that the C: drive has been recovered. 11 Click Finish to determine how much space you can be restored from your recovery media. for storing your system's recovery files. When the recovery process is strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs/...only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not backed up to the external media and can restore your system to separately back up your computer. NOTE When you create recovery media. Follow the procedure below to restart the computer. ...
...your recovery media. Any files that the C: drive has been recovered. 11 Click Finish to determine how much space you can be restored from your recovery media. for storing your system's recovery files. When the recovery process is strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs/...only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not backed up to the external media and can restore your system to separately back up your computer. NOTE When you create recovery media. Follow the procedure below to restart the computer. ...
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...system from recovery media" on page 68. Restoring from your recovery media. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Creating recovery media" on using the Recovery media you are copying the recovery files to DVDs, be sure to label each DVD in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6...USB flash drive(s) will know in which order to insert the discs during the process of factory default software with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from such media, if necessary. Be sure to save your work " on page 87). For information on page 66. With recovery media, ...
...system from recovery media" on page 68. Restoring from your recovery media. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Creating recovery media" on using the Recovery media you are copying the recovery files to DVDs, be sure to label each DVD in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6...USB flash drive(s) will know in which order to insert the discs during the process of factory default software with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from such media, if necessary. Be sure to save your work " on page 87). For information on page 66. With recovery media, ...
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... , and then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you have created intact 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 the following... options: ❖ Recover to out-of media you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with user's data-If you want to the recovery the factory ...
... , and then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you have created intact 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 the following... options: ❖ Recover to out-of media you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with user's data-If you want to the recovery the factory ...
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...been recovered. 9 Click Finish to restart the computer. Be sure to your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. Using the arrow keys to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the recovery options instead of -box state and specify a custom size for the...from the drive. 8 Follow the on the computer. Note: This option deletes all other partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive: ...
...been recovered. 9 Click Finish to restart the computer. Be sure to your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. Using the arrow keys to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the recovery options instead of -box state and specify a custom size for the...from the drive. 8 Follow the on the computer. Note: This option deletes all other partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive: ...
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... the Search field, type Computer Management. Start button Search field (Sample Image) Search programs and files field in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on your selection. 2 Select Manage. 3 Click Disk Management. To reinstall... that appears above , click on your selection. 72 Getting Started Checking status of the internal storage drive Checking status of the internal storage drive After restoring your computer.
... the Search field, type Computer Management. Start button Search field (Sample Image) Search programs and files field in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on your selection. 2 Select Manage. 3 Click Disk Management. To reinstall... that appears above , click on your selection. 72 Getting Started Checking status of the internal storage drive Checking status of the internal storage drive After restoring your computer.
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.... HINT: Backing up all the files on the computer's internal storage drive. Learning the Basics 87 Backing up your work Backing up your work To restore information from your backup media to your internal storage drive, use a high-capacity backup system, such as CDs, DVDs, external storage media, or to... a network, if available. To back up several files at one you create in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. Restoring your work Back up all the files you want before overwriting the existing file. Also see "Backing up your files to use the...
.... HINT: Backing up all the files on the computer's internal storage drive. Learning the Basics 87 Backing up your work Backing up your work To restore information from your backup media to your internal storage drive, use a high-capacity backup system, such as CDs, DVDs, external storage media, or to... a network, if available. To back up several files at one you create in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. Restoring your work Back up all the files you want before overwriting the existing file. Also see "Backing up your files to use the...
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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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...and start again, reloading all files weekly and copying critical files to external media on a daily basis. This is also easy to undo a restore point selection, if you to reformat your programs and data files from loss. It is much more effective than uninstalling the hardware or software,... of steps you experience a problem with the programs and devices you can easily select a previously established Control Point to 'turn back the clock,' restoring the Windows® operating system to the state it was in just prior to the installation. It is very difficult to provide a fail-safe ...
...and start again, reloading all files weekly and copying critical files to external media on a daily basis. This is also easy to undo a restore point selection, if you to reformat your programs and data files from loss. It is much more effective than uninstalling the hardware or software,... of steps you experience a problem with the programs and devices you can easily select a previously established Control Point to 'turn back the clock,' restoring the Windows® operating system to the state it was in just prior to the installation. It is very difficult to provide a fail-safe ...
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... by applications when they were installed. 3 If you selected Choose a different restore point in when the chosen restore point was successfully created. 5 Click Close. If it was in step 2, select the restore point you did not create. The timestamp and description of the System Properties window... appears. 3 Click Create... 4 In the input field, enter a name that the restore point you can re-establish your Windows® configuration using the System Restore utility: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 2 In the left pane,...
... by applications when they were installed. 3 If you selected Choose a different restore point in when the chosen restore point was successfully created. 5 Click Close. If it was in step 2, select the restore point you did not create. The timestamp and description of the System Properties window... appears. 3 Click Create... 4 In the input field, enter a name that the restore point you can re-establish your Windows® configuration using the System Restore utility: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 2 In the left pane,...
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... optical disc writers 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 The most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup ...of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to back up your backup target by connecting it , the next most valuable component of new hardware (printers...
... optical disc writers 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 The most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup ...of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to back up your backup target by connecting it , the next most valuable component of new hardware (printers...
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...carefully follow the installation instructions that support this sequence: 1 Back up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one installation at step 2 if no critical data has changed , or starting at a time, creating restore points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to the computer. USB Sleep and Charge is not.... ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. If you want to charge is connected first, it may be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it was in case you to do so. It is completed, and will make it...
...carefully follow the installation instructions that support this sequence: 1 Back up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one installation at step 2 if no critical data has changed , or starting at a time, creating restore points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to the computer. USB Sleep and Charge is not.... ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. If you want to charge is connected first, it may be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it was in case you to do so. It is completed, and will make it...
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...; 28 exploring desktop 109 external display device HDMI® Out port 77 RGB (monitor) port 77 external display, adjusting 79 F files backing up 83, 87 restore 87 saving 86 function keys 84 H headphones using 114 Help and Support troubleshooting 146 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 171 display brightness 167...
...; 28 exploring desktop 109 external display device HDMI® Out port 77 RGB (monitor) port 77 external display, adjusting 79 F files backing up 83, 87 restore 87 saving 86 function keys 84 H headphones using 114 Help and Support troubleshooting 146 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 171 display brightness 167...