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30 Contents Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory ...recovery method 61 Recovering to a custom size partition 63 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 66 Creating recovery DVDs/media 68 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 74 Installing drivers and applications 75 ...
30 Contents Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory ...recovery method 61 Recovering to a custom size partition 63 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 66 Creating recovery DVDs/media 68 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 74 Installing drivers and applications 75 ...
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...; Explorer 101 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 102 Saving your work 102 Printing your work 104 Backing up your work 105 Restoring your work 105 Using the optical disc drive 106 Optical disc drive components 106 Inserting an optical disc 107 Playing an audio CD 109 Playing...
...; Explorer 101 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 102 Saving your work 102 Printing your work 104 Backing up your work 105 Restoring your work 105 Using the optical disc drive 106 Optical disc drive components 106 Inserting an optical disc 107 Playing an audio CD 109 Playing...
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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 computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to recover...
... 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 computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to recover...
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...Any files that you create recovery DVDs/media before using Windows® Backup or another backup program. For more information. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are deleted, you made to external media using... your system for the first time. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system 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 the drive....
...Any files that you create recovery DVDs/media before using Windows® Backup or another backup program. For more information. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are deleted, you made to external media using... your system for the first time. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system 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 the drive....
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... computer is executed all data will be connected to its out-of-box state deletes all information stored in those partitions. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your work " on the drive and all partitions on page 105. To recover the original factory image...
... computer is executed all data will be connected to its out-of-box state deletes all information stored in those partitions. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your work " on the drive and all partitions on page 105. To recover the original factory image...
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64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 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 recover using the utilities ... and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. To recover using recovery DVDs/media...
64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 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 recover using the utilities ... and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. To recover using recovery DVDs/media...
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... the utilities stored on page 71. Be sure to save your work " on page 105). 9 Click Next to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your work to begin the recovery. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your computer's internal storage drive...
... the utilities stored on page 71. Be sure to save your work " on page 105). 9 Click Next to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your work to begin the recovery. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your computer's internal storage drive...
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...restart the computer. If the recovery files on the keyboard to begin the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The ... on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Also, if your recovery DVDs/media. A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system from your original internal storage drive fails, you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your work to ...
...restart the computer. If the recovery files on the keyboard to begin the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The ... on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Also, if your recovery DVDs/media. A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system from your original internal storage drive fails, you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your work to ...
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...one or more information, see "Backing up your system's recovery files. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you will need for storing the recovery files varies by computer... to your computer. The amount of external media you want to the external media and can be restored from this media. 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 lists next to...
...one or more information, see "Backing up your system's recovery files. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you will need for storing the recovery files varies by computer... to your computer. The amount of external media you want to the external media and can be restored from this media. 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 lists next to...
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...will need and/or the minimum amount of storage space required for example, "1 of 3," "2 of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your computer. NOTE If you are stored. For information on using the Recovery media you will be sure to label...are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of 3," etc.), so that you have created with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 71. Be sure to save the information stored on your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). 4 Do ...
...will need and/or the minimum amount of storage space required for example, "1 of 3," "2 of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your computer. NOTE If you are stored. For information on using the Recovery media you will be sure to label...are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of 3," etc.), so that you have created with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 71. Be sure to save the information stored on your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). 4 Do ...
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...backup program. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Backing up your work " on page 68. NOTE When you created are restored. Be sure to save the files you have created recovery DVDs/media for your system, you have created to a new internal storage drive ... drive partitions For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on page 105. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 71 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Shut down and turn off your computer. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly ...
...backup program. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Backing up your work " on page 68. NOTE When you created are restored. Be sure to save the files you have created recovery DVDs/media for your system, you have created to a new internal storage drive ... drive partitions For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on page 105. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 71 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Shut down and turn off your computer. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly ...
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... screen that displays and then click Yes to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or ...drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on your computer. This process may take several hours, depending on the computer. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the recovery options instead of...
... screen that displays and then click Yes to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or ...drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on your computer. This process may take several hours, depending on the computer. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the recovery options instead of...
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Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media (see "Backing up your internal storage drive, you can check its status in the Volume list to restart the computer. ...
Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media (see "Backing up your internal storage drive, you can check its status in the Volume list to restart the computer. ...
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...a considerable amount of media such as an external hard drive. You can back up your internal storage drive, use the Restore option in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. Make sure the backup version is the one time, use a high-capacity backup system, such as CDs, DVDs...Backing up all the files you create in the online Help 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 want before overwriting the existing file. Look in case ...
...a considerable amount of media such as an external hard drive. You can back up your internal storage drive, use the Restore option in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. Make sure the backup version is the one time, use a high-capacity backup system, such as CDs, DVDs...Backing up all the files you create in the online Help 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 want before overwriting the existing file. Look in case ...
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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 saves them for backing up your Windows® settings and your valuable data from much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to provide a fail-safe set of steps you can follow every time you can use features for later recall. If... hardware or software, you experience a problem with your computer, as well as you experience problems after installing some easy-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. Saving...
...and saves them for backing up your Windows® settings and your valuable data from much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to provide a fail-safe set of steps you can follow every time you can use features for later recall. If... hardware or software, you experience a problem with your computer, as well as you experience problems after installing some easy-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. Saving...
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...To 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. The timestamp and description of each restore point is not, click Back to return to the previous step. 5 Close all programs ... may have been created automatically by the Windows® operating system. Other restore points may contain restore points that the restore point you can re-establish your Windows® configuration using the saved restore point. If it with the current date and time, and displays a ...
...To 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. The timestamp and description of each restore point is not, click Back to return to the previous step. 5 Close all programs ... may have been created automatically by the Windows® operating system. Other restore points may contain restore points that the restore point you can re-establish your Windows® configuration using the saved restore point. If it with the current date and time, and displays a ...
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...while, noting any new problems. Make sure that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). before each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you need any files from them. ❖ Do not guess ... applications It is connected first, it was in case you to your computer system, install just one installation at a time, creating restore points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to run an installation utility first - Always restart the Windows® operating system after ...
...while, noting any new problems. Make sure that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). before each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you need any files from them. ❖ Do not guess ... applications It is connected first, it was in case you to your computer system, install just one installation at a time, creating restore points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to run an installation utility first - Always restart the Windows® operating system after ...
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... mouse 81 external display, adjusting 81 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 168 file extensions using 103 files backing up 95, 105 file names 103 printing 104 restore 105 saving 102 using a file extension 103 function keys 98 H headphones using 136 Help and Support Windows® operating system 162 Hibernation mode 84 configuring...
... mouse 81 external display, adjusting 81 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 168 file extensions using 103 files backing up 95, 105 file names 103 printing 104 restore 105 saving 102 using a file extension 103 function keys 98 H headphones using 136 Help and Support Windows® operating system 162 Hibernation mode 84 configuring...
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... does not last 165 battery not charging 165 changing display properties 167 checking device properties 163 computer will not power up 158 contacting Toshiba 180 corrupted/damaged data files 169 Device Manager 163 disk drive is slow 169 display is blank 166 external display not working 168 ...creating recovery DVDs/media 68 erasing internal storage drive 73 installing drivers and applications 75 internal storage drive 59 out-of-box state 61 restoring from recovery DVDs/ media 71 to custom size partition 63 without changing drive partitions 66 recycle bin icon 130 registering computer 50 removing ...
... does not last 165 battery not charging 165 changing display properties 167 checking device properties 163 computer will not power up 158 contacting Toshiba 180 corrupted/damaged data files 169 Device Manager 163 disk drive is slow 169 display is blank 166 external display not working 168 ...creating recovery DVDs/media 68 erasing internal storage drive 73 installing drivers and applications 75 internal storage drive 59 out-of-box state 61 restoring from recovery DVDs/ media 71 to custom size partition 63 without changing drive partitions 66 recycle bin icon 130 registering computer 50 removing ...