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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 52 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 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 media 69 Restoring from recovery media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 72 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 74 Installing drivers and applications 74 Using...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 52 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 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 media 69 Restoring from recovery media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 72 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 74 Installing drivers and applications 74 Using...
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... Windows® Explorer ...97 Starting a program using the Start Search field 98 Saving your work 98 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 103 Inserting an optical disc 104 Playing an audio CD... media 106 Recording optical media 106 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
... Windows® Explorer ...97 Starting a program using the Start Search field 98 Saving your work 98 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 103 Inserting an optical disc 104 Playing an audio CD... media 106 Recording optical media 106 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
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..., any other drive partitions you may have created 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 outof-box state. (Recommended recovery method)...of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on page 62. The following internal storage drive recovery options are deleted. otherwise, click Cancel. Restore from recovery If you have created recovery media (strongly media recommended), you to specify a custom size for example, a D: drive) storage...
..., any other drive partitions you may have created 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 outof-box state. (Recommended recovery method)...of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on page 62. The following internal storage drive recovery options are deleted. otherwise, click Cancel. Restore from recovery If you have created recovery media (strongly media recommended), you to specify a custom size for example, a D: drive) storage...
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... at this time. Be sure to save your work to external media before using your system for more information on creating recovery media, see "Restoring from recovery media" on page 70. To recover using recovery media, if you create recovery media before executing the recovery. You can recover the...on the drive. To recover the original factory image using the second method, see "Creating recovery media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. Recovering to ...
... at this time. Be sure to save your work to external media before using your system for more information on creating recovery media, see "Restoring from recovery media" on page 70. To recover using recovery media, if you create recovery media before executing the recovery. You can recover the...on the drive. To recover the original factory image using the second method, see "Creating recovery media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. Recovering to ...
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... To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. 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 Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. To recover using the...
... To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. 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 Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. To recover using the...
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... computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the C: drive. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on them will not be connected to external media before executing the recovery. If not, skip to begin the recovery. If you...
... computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the C: drive. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on them will not be connected to external media before executing the recovery. If not, skip to begin the recovery. If you...
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...work to external media before executing the recovery. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To create recovery DVDs: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then Recovery Disc Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on DVD). 3 Select the items you want to copy to...internal storage drive. Be sure to save your computer be sure to complete the copy process. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Restoring from your internal storage drive or if you have created with the preceding steps, see "Creating recovery media" on page 69. For ...
...work to external media before executing the recovery. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To create recovery DVDs: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then Recovery Disc Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on DVD). 3 Select the items you want to copy to...internal storage drive. Be sure to save your computer be sure to complete the copy process. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Restoring from your internal storage drive or if you have created with the preceding steps, see "Creating recovery media" on page 69. For ...
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...the 0 (zero) key while powering on the drive, including the partitions. Be sure to create recovery DVDs and back up your data to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the recovery options instead of erasing the drive. To delete all data on the computer. Select Windows ..., select the DVD option on the keyboard to restart the computer. NOTE If you want 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. When the process is complete, a message displays, ...
...the 0 (zero) key while powering on the drive, including the partitions. Be sure to create recovery DVDs and back up your data to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the recovery options instead of erasing the drive. To delete all data on the computer. Select Windows ..., select the DVD option on the keyboard to restart the computer. NOTE If you want 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. When the process is complete, a message displays, ...
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...complete the installation process. 74 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you can check its status in the lower portion of the screen. Simply move your finger on ...Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to left. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer (available on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. ❖...
...complete the installation process. 74 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you can check its status in the lower portion of the screen. Simply move your finger on ...Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to left. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer (available on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. ❖...
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... you if you want before overwriting the existing file. Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for information on restoring files. That is the one you try to your internal storage drive, use the DVD Player software that were not available on AC...from that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to change regions four times. 102 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to overwrite a file that already exists on the internal storage drive. The drive will only play a ...
... you if you want before overwriting the existing file. Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for information on restoring files. That is the one you try to your internal storage drive, use the DVD Player software that were not available on AC...from that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to change regions four times. 102 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to overwrite a file that already exists on the internal storage drive. The drive will only play a ...
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... of the address 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 are trying...
... of the address 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 are trying...
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... external hard disk. It is very difficult to provide a fail-safe set of these features to protect yourself from much more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to diskette on your programs and data files from loss. Use Windows® to back up files, or the entire computer, to -use...
... external hard disk. It is very difficult to provide a fail-safe set of these features to protect yourself from much more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to diskette on your programs and data files from loss. Use Windows® to back up files, or the entire computer, to -use...
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... unwanted files and settings. To do this: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then System Restore. 2 Click Next. 3 A list of previously created Restore Points displays, showing the timestamp and description of the System Properties window appears. 3 Click Create. 4 In the input... Then, at a later time, you change your mind. The System Protection tab of each Restore Point. This is also easy to create a Restore Point using the saved Restore Point. If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 191 Saving system configuration with the current ...
... unwanted files and settings. To do this: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then System Restore. 2 Click Next. 3 A list of previously created Restore Points displays, showing the timestamp and description of the System Properties window appears. 3 Click Create. 4 In the input... Then, at a later time, you change your mind. The System Protection tab of each Restore Point. This is also easy to create a Restore Point using the saved Restore Point. If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 191 Saving system configuration with the current ...
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...the computer while running on its internal storage drive. The utility displays the timestamp and description of your computer system may contain Restore Points that the Restore Point you selected is the data you did not create. Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way ...system The most valuable component of the optical 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 when the chosen Restore Point was created, and then the computer will now be a recent...
...the computer while running on its internal storage drive. The utility displays the timestamp and description of your computer system may contain Restore Points that the Restore Point you selected is the data you did not create. Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way ...system The most valuable component of the optical 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 when the chosen Restore Point was created, and then the computer will now be a recent...
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...available on certain models). ❖ Do not guess-follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software. If anything , use the System Restore utility to complete the installation successfully. Always carefully follow directions carefully! It is connected first, it may be able to easily...it was in case you will be setting up a scheduled backup that will be performed periodically, and will then be very difficult to set a Restore Point (see "Backing up ." Click either Back up files or Back up some files or the entire computer. If the device is often ...
...available on certain models). ❖ Do not guess-follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software. If anything , use the System Restore utility to complete the installation successfully. Always carefully follow directions carefully! It is connected first, it may be able to easily...it was in case you will be setting up a scheduled backup that will be performed periodically, and will then be very difficult to set a Restore Point (see "Backing up ." Click either Back up files or Back up some files or the entire computer. If the device is often ...
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... data has changed. Always restart the Windows® operating system after each successive installation. This will clean up critical data. 2 Create a Restore Point. 3 Install one at a time. If this sequence: 1 Back up anything that the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one installation... at a time, creating Restore Points immediately before each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you have several new items to add to your critical ...
... data has changed. Always restart the Windows® operating system after each successive installation. This will clean up critical data. 2 Create a Restore Point. 3 Install one at a time. If this sequence: 1 Back up anything that the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one installation... at a time, creating Restore Points immediately before each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you have several new items to add to your critical ...
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... RGB port 76 external display, adjusting 78 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 182 file extensions 100 file, backing up 93 files backing up 101 printing 100 restoring 102 saving 98 Fn keys 95 function keys 95 H hardware conflicts 175 resolving 176 HDMI™ Out Port 75 headphones using 135 Help and Support...
... RGB port 76 external display, adjusting 78 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 182 file extensions 100 file, backing up 93 files backing up 101 printing 100 restoring 102 saving 98 Fn keys 95 function keys 95 H hardware conflicts 175 resolving 176 HDMI™ Out Port 75 headphones using 135 Help and Support...