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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 64 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 64 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 87 Starting a program from the Start menu...........87 Saving your work 88 Backing up your work 88 Restoring your work 88 Using the optical disc drive 89 Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies 90 Optical disc drive components 91 Media control buttons 92... optical disc 93 Playing optical media 93 Recording optical media 94 Removing a disc with the computer on 94 Removing a disc with the computer off 95 Toshiba's online resources 95
... a program using the Search programs and files field 87 Starting a program from the Start menu...........87 Saving your work 88 Backing up your work 88 Restoring your work 88 Using the optical disc drive 89 Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies 90 Optical disc drive components 91 Media control buttons 92... optical disc 93 Playing optical media 93 Recording optical media 94 Removing a disc with the computer on 94 Removing a disc with the computer off 95 Toshiba's online resources 95
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... includes recovery 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) Recovery of factory default...
... includes recovery 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) Recovery of factory default...
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...can be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state. Any files that your computer be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from recovery media" on page 88. For more information... using Windows® Backup or another backup program. It is strongly recommended that you create recovery media. This option allows you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are deleted. However, it is stored...
...can be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state. Any files that your computer be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from recovery media" on page 88. For more information... using Windows® Backup or another backup program. It is strongly recommended that you create recovery media. This option allows you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are deleted. However, it is stored...
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... external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 While powering on page 88. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery media" on the drive and all partitions on page 68. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure...) Recovering an internal storage drive to its out-of-box state) using the utilities stored on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays.
... external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 While powering on page 88. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery media" on the drive and all partitions on page 68. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure...) Recovering an internal storage drive to its out-of-box state) using the utilities stored on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays.
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... you have created other partitions by using recovery media, if you have created such media. Click Finish 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 stored on page 68. Be sure to save your work...
... you have created other partitions by using recovery media, if you have created such media. Click Finish 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 stored on page 68. Be sure to save your work...
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...the C: partition. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 While powering on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on your computer be connected to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery ...3 Using the arrow keys to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery media" on page 88. The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your work to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one ...
...the C: partition. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 While powering on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on your computer be connected to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery ...3 Using the arrow keys to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery media" on page 88. The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your work to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one ...
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... appears. If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from your recovery media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you create recovery media. Creating recovery media...
... appears. If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from your recovery media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you create recovery media. Creating recovery media...
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... work" on page 88. for more USB flash drives of a certain minimum capacity to your system's recovery files. 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. Follow the procedure below to separately back up...one or more information, see "Backing up your selection. In the list that you created are backed up 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 ...
... work" on page 88. for more USB flash drives of a certain minimum capacity to your system's recovery files. 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. Follow the procedure below to separately back up...one or more information, see "Backing up your selection. In the list that you created are backed up 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 ...
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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-screen prompts to complete the copy process. Restoring from recovery media The recovery process deletes information stored on page 68. For example, if your... you are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your computer. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you will be ...
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-screen prompts to complete the copy process. Restoring from recovery media The recovery process deletes information stored on page 68. For example, if your... you are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your computer. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you will be ...
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... recovery media, you have created to external media using , and then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with user's data ❖ Recover without changing the internal storage drive...more information on these options, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on page 54. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your recovery files are restored. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash ...
... recovery media, you have created to external media using , and then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with user's data ❖ Recover without changing the internal storage drive...more information on these options, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on page 54. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your recovery files are restored. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash ...
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... hard drive partitions-If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the recovery options instead of -box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. To 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: While...
... hard drive partitions-If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the recovery options instead of -box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. To 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: While...
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... 1 Click the Start button and, in Start menu 2 Click Next. 72 Getting Started Checking status of the internal storage drive After restoring your work to external media (see "Backing up your internal storage drive, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click the Start button... 2 Select Manage. 3 Click Disk Management. Checking status of the internal storage drive 4 Click Next. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to restart the computer. Start button Search field (Sample Image) Search programs and files field in the Search field,...
... 1 Click the Start button and, in Start menu 2 Click Next. 72 Getting Started Checking status of the internal storage drive After restoring your work to external media (see "Backing up your internal storage drive, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click the Start button... 2 Select Manage. 3 Click Disk Management. Checking status of the internal storage drive 4 Click Next. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to restart the computer. Start button Search field (Sample Image) Search programs and files field in the Search field,...
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...drive may prefer to see "Backing up all the files on the computer's internal storage drive. To back up several files at regular intervals. Restoring your work should be there when you resume. Backing up your work Back up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® ..." on page 163. HINT: Backing up your files to different types of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. Check your program's documentation to use the Restore option in the upper-right corner of computing. You may take a considerable amount of media such as CDs, DVDs, external storage media, or to...
...drive may prefer to see "Backing up all the files on the computer's internal storage drive. To back up several files at regular intervals. Restoring your work should be there when you resume. Backing up your work Back up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® ..." on page 163. HINT: Backing up your files to different types of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. Check your program's documentation to use the Restore option in the upper-right corner of computing. You may take a considerable amount of media such as CDs, DVDs, external storage media, or to...
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...you try to region 1 is , the drive will automatically change regions four times. Learning the Basics 89 Using the optical disc drive Restore program. Digital versatile discs or Blu-ray™ Discs provide a significant increase in the online Help or your operating system documentation for ...software, music, and video. That is counted as two changes. Note that were not available on restoring files. (Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you want before overwriting the existing file. Look in data ...
...you try to region 1 is , the drive will automatically change regions four times. Learning the Basics 89 Using the optical disc drive Restore program. Digital versatile discs or Blu-ray™ Discs provide a significant increase in the online Help or your operating system documentation for ...software, music, and video. That is counted as two changes. Note that were not available on restoring files. (Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you want before overwriting the existing file. Look in data ...
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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 experience any...
...; 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 experience any...
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... Saving system configuration with the current date and time, and displays a message that is much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to protect yourself from loss. This is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future, such as "Before installing... 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 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...
... Saving system configuration with the current date and time, and displays a message that is much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to protect yourself from loss. This is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future, such as "Before installing... 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 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...
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... system configuration will now be restored to use, and then click Next. 4 Verify that you did not create. Since problems with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can re-establish... your computer system may have been created automatically by the Windows® operating system. Most of your Windows® configuration using the saved restore point. NOTE This list may contain restore points that the restore point you...
... system configuration will now be restored to use, and then click Next. 4 Verify that you did not create. Since problems with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can re-establish... your computer system may have been created automatically by the Windows® operating system. Most of your Windows® configuration using the saved restore point. NOTE This list may contain restore points that the restore point you...
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...Always carefully follow directions carefully! For more help, click Start, Help and Support, and search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers,... disc in prior to back up files." before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it may be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to complete the installation successfully. Connect the AC adaptor before connecting a new hardware item to run ...
...Always carefully follow directions carefully! For more help, click Start, Help and Support, and search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers,... disc in prior to back up files." before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it may be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to complete the installation successfully. Connect the AC adaptor before connecting a new hardware item to run ...
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.... For more information, see "Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge" on page 137. ❖ Try selecting a different charging mode in the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility, if your computer provides more information, see "Power supply mode settings" on page 137. ❖ If you to the... running low or is disabled and to enable it much easier to your computer system, install just one installation at a time, creating restore points immediately before each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you are still functioning. 6 For each additional hardware or ...
.... For more information, see "Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge" on page 137. ❖ Try selecting a different charging mode in the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility, if your computer provides more information, see "Power supply mode settings" on page 137. ❖ If you to the... running low or is disabled and to enable it much easier to your computer system, install just one installation at a time, creating restore points immediately before each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you are still functioning. 6 For each additional hardware or ...