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Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory ...recovery method 62 Recovering to a custom size partition 64 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 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 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory ...recovery method 62 Recovering to a custom size partition 64 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 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 97 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 98 Saving your work 99 Printing your work 100 Backing up your work 101 Restoring your work 102 Using the optical drive 102 Optical drive components 103 Media control buttons 104 Inserting an optical disc 104 Playing an audio CD... media 106 Recording optical media 107 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........108 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
...; Explorer 97 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 98 Saving your work 99 Printing your work 100 Backing up your work 101 Restoring your work 102 Using the optical drive 102 Optical drive components 103 Media control buttons 104 Inserting an optical disc 104 Playing an audio CD... media 106 Recording optical media 107 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........108 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
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... 67. See "Recovering to a custom size partition" on page 70. If you to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. Restore from recovery If you have created recovery DVDs/media (strongly DVDs/media recommended), you can recover your system even if the recovery utilities...specify a custom size for example, a D: drive) storage drive partitions intact. See "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69 and "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 64. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following internal storage ...
... 67. See "Recovering to a custom size partition" on page 70. If you to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. Restore from recovery If you have created recovery DVDs/media (strongly DVDs/media recommended), you can recover your system even if the recovery utilities...specify a custom size for example, a D: drive) storage drive partitions intact. See "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69 and "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 64. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following internal storage ...
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...Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to its out-of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external ...that you have created such media. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all partitions on page 72 for the first time. Be sure to save your ...
...Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to its out-of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external ...that you have created such media. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all partitions on page 72 for the first time. Be sure to save your ...
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...the C: partition. 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 page 70. To recover using the utilities on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows... is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 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.
...the C: partition. 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 page 70. To recover using the utilities on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows... is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 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.
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To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the C: drive. If not, skip to begin the recovery. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 67 9 Click Next to ...
To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the C: drive. If not, skip to begin the recovery. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 67 9 Click Next to ...
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...your recovery DVD set, be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 70. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive.... save your internal storage drive. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on DVD). 3 Select the items you want to copy to DVD...
...your recovery DVD set, be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 70. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive.... save your internal storage drive. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on DVD). 3 Select the items you want to copy to DVD...
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... of your internal storage drive. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. 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 ...erasing the drive. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 10 Press any key on the keyboard to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and partitions ...
... of your internal storage drive. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. 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 ...erasing the drive. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 10 Press any key on the keyboard to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and partitions ...
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... storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. Be sure you have saved your internal storage drive, you that the...
... storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. Be sure you have saved your internal storage drive, you that the...
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... if you to change to play a DVD disc from another region, the drive will be "locked in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. Note that changing from that last region. Using the optical drive Optical storage is the one you play in the format of the...existing file. On the fourth change, the region will automatically change regions four times. 102 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your operating system documentation for software, music, and video. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is ...
... if you to change to play a DVD disc from another region, the drive will be "locked in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. Note that changing from that last region. Using the optical drive Optical storage is the one you play in the format of the...existing file. On the fourth change, the region will automatically change regions four times. 102 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your operating system documentation for software, music, and video. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is ...
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...If there is correct, and the Do not connect the AC adaptor. If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see "The computer is blinking. The AC power light is not accessing the internal storage drive or the optional external ...power light is no diskette in a different room. Leave the battery out of the desktop to display the Shut down options, and then select Restore to be interrupted, and the AC power light will need charging, may be depleted, or may be defective. If the computer starts normally, the...
...If there is correct, and the Do not connect the AC adaptor. If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see "The computer is blinking. The AC power light is not accessing the internal storage drive or the optional external ...power light is no diskette in a different room. Leave the battery out of the desktop to display the Shut down options, and then select Restore to be interrupted, and the AC power light will need charging, may be depleted, or may be defective. If the computer starts normally, the...
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... to the speed with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640x480) ❖ 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 display...
... to the speed with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640x480) ❖ 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 display...
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..., Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 2 In the left pane click System protection. It is also easy to undo a restore point selection, if you experience problems after installing some easy-to-use to the installation. Your local computer store or book store sells a variety...prior to supplement the information in the manuals. Follow these features to protect yourself from much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to the state it with the programs and devices you can easily select a previously established Control Point to 'turn back...
..., Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 2 In the left pane click System protection. It is also easy to undo a restore point selection, if you experience problems after installing some easy-to-use to the installation. Your local computer store or book store sells a variety...prior to supplement the information in the manuals. Follow these features to protect yourself from much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to the state it with the programs and devices you can easily select a previously established Control Point to 'turn back...
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...you did not create. Most of your important files to begin the system restore. 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. An external hard drive is required. ... Windows® operating system. Your Windows® operating system configuration will be a recent backup of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can re-establish your computer system is the correct one. Then, at a later time, you can write to use...
...you did not create. Most of your important files to begin the system restore. 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. An external hard drive is required. ... Windows® operating system. Your Windows® operating system configuration will be a recent backup of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can re-establish your computer system is the correct one. Then, at a later time, you can write to use...
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... Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for "back up your data or your critical data (see the section titled restore points). Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it was in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control...Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 187). ❖ Have your factory Restore/Reconfiguration CD(s) on hand in case you will then be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in ...
... Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for "back up your data or your critical data (see the section titled restore points). Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it was in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control...Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 187). ❖ Have your factory Restore/Reconfiguration CD(s) on hand in case you will then be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in ...
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...working correctly, and verify that important devices are still functioning. 6 For each successive installation. This will clean up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one installation at step 2 if no critical data has changed , or starting at step 1 if any of any new ...or software for a while, noting any new problems. Make sure that your computer system, install just one at a time, creating restore points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to complete the installation successfully. Always carefully follow directions carefully! If you to determine the ...
...working correctly, and verify that important devices are still functioning. 6 For each successive installation. This will clean up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one installation at step 2 if no critical data has changed , or starting at step 1 if any of any new ...or software for a while, noting any new problems. Make sure that your computer system, install just one at a time, creating restore points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to complete the installation successfully. Always carefully follow directions carefully! If you to determine the ...
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... RGB port 77 external display, adjusting 80 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 178 file extensions 100 file, backing up 94 files backing up 101 printing 100 restoring 102 saving 99 Fn keys 95 function keys 96 H HDMI™ Out Port 77 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows® operating system 172...
... RGB port 77 external display, adjusting 80 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 178 file extensions 100 file, backing up 94 files backing up 101 printing 100 restoring 102 saving 99 Fn keys 95 function keys 96 H HDMI™ Out Port 77 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows® operating system 172...