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Contents 29 Turning on the power 48 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba 49 Adding optional external devices 49 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory ...recovery method 60 Recovering to a custom size partition 62 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 65 Creating recovery DVDs/media 67 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 72 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 Installing drivers and applications 74 ...
Contents 29 Turning on the power 48 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba 49 Adding optional external devices 49 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory ...recovery method 60 Recovering to a custom size partition 62 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 65 Creating recovery DVDs/media 67 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 72 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 Installing drivers and applications 74 ...
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...; Explorer 100 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 101 Saving your work 101 Printing your work 103 Backing up your work 104 Restoring your work 104 Toshiba's online resources 105
...; Explorer 100 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 101 Saving your work 101 Printing your work 103 Backing up your work 104 Restoring your work 104 Toshiba's online resources 105
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.... Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without ... 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 your internal storage drive, returning your computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) See...
.... Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without ... 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 your internal storage drive, returning your computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) See...
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...directly from your recovery DVDs/media. Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions" on the internal storage drive, and the image can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your internal storage drive as described in the sections below. It is strongly recommended that..., 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. If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, ...
...directly from your recovery DVDs/media. Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions" on the internal storage drive, and the image can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your internal storage drive as described in the sections below. It is strongly recommended that..., 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. If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, ...
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..., if you have created such media. Be sure to save your work " on the drive and all partitions on page 104. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 70. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering...
..., if you have created such media. Be sure to save your work " on the drive and all partitions on page 104. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 70. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering...
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...Warning screen You can resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. If...is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 63 The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your C: drive to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. To resize ...
...Warning screen You can resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. If...is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 63 The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your C: drive to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. To resize ...
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... displays indicating that all information stored on your computer be affected. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to begin the recovery. If you have created such media. When the process is strongly recommended that your...
... displays indicating that all information stored on your computer be affected. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to begin the recovery. If you have created such media. When the process is strongly recommended that your...
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...67 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your work to begin the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media NOTE To purchase an... optional external writable optical disc drive for creating recovery DVDs, please visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. ...
...67 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your work to begin the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media NOTE To purchase an... optional external writable optical disc drive for creating recovery DVDs, please visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. ...
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... system will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more information, see "Backing up to the external media and can be restored from this media. You will need to determine how much space you will need for more USB flash drives of space required for storing the... the computer are not backed up the files you created are backed up your computer. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. Follow the procedure below to separately back up on page 104. The...
... system will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more information, see "Backing up to the external media and can be restored from this media. You will need to determine how much space you will need for more USB flash drives of space required for storing the... the computer are not backed up the files you created are backed up your computer. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. Follow the procedure below to separately back up on page 104. The...
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...on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from the drop-down lists next to "System Recovery Media" and "Application... or use . For example, you want to use blank media. 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to another USB flash drive. Be sure to save the information stored on your ...will need to insert the discs during the process of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to DVDs, be erased during recovery...
...on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from the drop-down lists next to "System Recovery Media" and "Application... or use . For example, you want to use blank media. 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to another USB flash drive. Be sure to save the information stored on your ...will need to insert the discs during the process of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to DVDs, be erased during recovery...
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...optical disc drive to learn how to load the DVD while the computer is strongly recommended that you can restore your system to save the files you can restore your system, you have created recovery DVDs/media for your system from such media, if necessary. For more... (recommended recovery method) ❖ Recover to separately save your work " on page 67. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your computer be connected to external ...
...optical disc drive to learn how to load the DVD while the computer is strongly recommended that you can restore your system to save the files you can restore your system, you have created recovery DVDs/media for your system from such media, if necessary. For more... (recommended recovery method) ❖ Recover to separately save your work " on page 67. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your computer be connected to external ...
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... Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete 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 internal storage drive...and then press Enter. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Be sure to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your data to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the data on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and...
... Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete 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 internal storage drive...and then press Enter. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Be sure to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your data to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the data on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and...
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... that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the size of the screen. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage...
... that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the size of the screen. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage...
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... on the internal storage drive. Also see "Backing up your data or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files. (Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on page 179.... 104 Learning the Basics Backing up your work Backing up your work To restore information from your backup media to your files to a network, if available. HINT: Backing up all the files you create in the Windows...
... on the internal storage drive. Also see "Backing up your data or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files. (Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on page 179.... 104 Learning the Basics Backing up your work Backing up your work To restore information from your backup media to your files to a network, if available. HINT: Backing up all the files you create in the Windows...
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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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... some easy-to-use features for later recall. If something goes wrong that come with restore points The System Restore feature of the Windows® operating system quickly creates restore points-'snapshots' of your Windows® operating system configuration-and saves them for backing up... use a combination of these methods, backing up these features to protect yourself from much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to safeguard your programs and data files from a backup source will improve as you purchase. Data and system configuration...
... some easy-to-use features for later recall. If something goes wrong that come with restore points The System Restore feature of the Windows® operating system quickly creates restore points-'snapshots' of your Windows® operating system configuration-and saves them for backing up... use a combination of these methods, backing up these features to protect yourself from much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to safeguard your programs and data files from a backup source will improve as you purchase. Data and system configuration...
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...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. Other restore points may contain restore points that the restore point you selected is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future, such as... "Before installing Brand X Accounting app." The System Protection tab of each restore point is not, click Back to return to the previous step. 5 Close all programs and save all open files. 6 Click Finish...
...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. Other restore points may contain restore points that the restore point you selected is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future, such as... "Before installing Brand X Accounting app." The System Protection tab of each restore point is not, click Back to return to the previous step. 5 Close all programs and save all open files. 6 Click Finish...
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...before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it , the next most valuable component of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in case the internal storage... for "back up your computer or just your important files to optical disc drives, or hard drives. If anything , use the System Restore utility to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup...
...before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it , the next most valuable component of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in case the internal storage... for "back up your computer or just your important files to optical disc drives, or hard drives. If anything , use the System Restore utility to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup...
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...on page 179). ❖ Have your back up DVD(s) on hand in case you to do so. This will clean up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, ... the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one 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. 180 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits then be very difficult to complete...
...on page 179). ❖ Have your back up DVD(s) on hand in case you to do so. This will clean up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, ... the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one 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. 180 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits then be very difficult to complete...
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...) port 78 external display, adjusting 81 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 170 file extensions using 102 files backing up 95, 104 file names 102 printing 103 restore 104 saving 101, 102 using a file extension 102 function keys 97 H headphones using 128 Help and Support Windows® operating system 164 Hibernation mode 83...
...) port 78 external display, adjusting 81 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 170 file extensions using 102 files backing up 95, 104 file names 102 printing 103 restore 104 saving 101, 102 using a file extension 102 function keys 97 H headphones using 128 Help and Support Windows® operating system 164 Hibernation mode 83...