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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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...Windows® needs your permission to a custom size partition" on page 64. The following internal storage drive recovery options are deleted. Restore from recovery If you have created recovery media (strongly media recommended), you 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 out-of -box state. This option allows ...
...Windows® needs your permission to a custom size partition" on page 64. The following internal storage drive recovery options are deleted. Restore from recovery If you have created recovery media (strongly media recommended), you 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 out-of -box state. This option allows ...
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..., follow the procedure below. Be sure to save your system offers a choice of erasing your system for more information on creating recovery media, see "Restoring from recovery media" on the computer. 3 If your work to step 4. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 ...the recovery. If not, skip to external media before using the second method, see "Creating recovery media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. To recover ...
..., follow the procedure below. Be sure to save your system offers a choice of erasing your system for more information on creating recovery media, see "Restoring from recovery media" on the computer. 3 If your work to step 4. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 ...the recovery. If not, skip to external media before using the second method, see "Creating recovery media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. To recover ...
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To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure ... 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 70. 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 second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure ... 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 70. 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.
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... and any key on them will not be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on your computer be affected. If you have created other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage...
... and any key on them will not be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on your computer be affected. If you have created other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage...
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...the discs during recovery. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the copy process. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Restoring from recovery media The recovery process deletes information stored on page 69. For information on using the recovery media you have replaced your ...external power source via the AC adaptor. 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 ...
...the discs during recovery. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the copy process. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Restoring from recovery media The recovery process deletes information stored on page 69. For information on using the recovery media you have replaced your ...external power source via the AC adaptor. 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 ...
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...external media before erasing the internal storage drive. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 9 Follow the on-screen instructions to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the recovery options instead of erasing the drive. 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. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery DVDs:...
...external media before erasing the internal storage drive. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 9 Follow the on-screen instructions to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the recovery options instead of erasing the drive. 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. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery DVDs:...
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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 to move the cursor with your computer. Simply move your finger across the TouchPad from right... to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the screen. 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 ...
...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 to move the cursor with your computer. Simply move your finger across the TouchPad from right... to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the screen. 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 ...
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...the computer on the internal storage drive. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that already exists on AC power. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that you want before overwriting the existing file. Using the optical drive... That is counted as two changes. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is the one you play DVDs from that were not available on restoring files. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in the backup program. NOTE When viewing DVD movies use the...
...the computer on the internal storage drive. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that already exists on AC power. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that you want before overwriting the existing file. Using the optical drive... That is counted as two changes. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is the one you play DVDs from that were not available on restoring files. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in the backup program. NOTE When viewing DVD movies use the...
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... ❖ Safe Mode 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 highlight each...
... ❖ Safe Mode 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 highlight each...
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... Windows® settings and your programs and data files from a backup source will improve as your valuable data from much more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to supplement the information in the Windows® operating system The Windows® operating system offers some ways you can use to safeguard...
... Windows® settings and your programs and data files from a backup source will improve as your valuable data from much more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to supplement the information in the Windows® operating system The Windows® operating system offers some ways you can use to safeguard...
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...previously established Control Point to 'turn back the clock,' restoring the Windows® operating system to the state it with Restore Points The System Restore feature of the Windows® operating system quickly creates Restore Points-'snapshots' of each Restore Point. If you experience problems after installing some new ...stamps it was successfully created. 6 Click OK. Follow these steps to be easily understood in just prior to undo a Restore Point selection, if you can re-establish your Windows® operating system configuration-and saves them for later recall. The ...
...previously established Control Point to 'turn back the clock,' restoring the Windows® operating system to the state it with Restore Points The System Restore feature of the Windows® operating system quickly creates Restore Points-'snapshots' of each Restore Point. If you experience problems after installing some new ...stamps it was successfully created. 6 Click OK. Follow these steps to be easily understood in just prior to undo a Restore Point selection, if you can re-establish your Windows® operating system configuration-and saves them for later recall. The ...
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..., click Back to return to step 4. 6 Close all programs and save all open files. 7 Click Finish, and then Yes to begin the system restore. 8 Your Windows® operating system configuration will be a recent backup of your important files to use, and then click Next. Fortunately, the Windows®... system offers a convenient way to (or 'burn') as well as read from optical discs. Most of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it, the next most valuable component of your data. Connect the AC adaptor before...
..., click Back to return to step 4. 6 Close all programs and save all open files. 7 Click Finish, and then Yes to begin the system restore. 8 Your Windows® operating system configuration will be a recent backup of your important files to use, and then click Next. Fortunately, the Windows®... system offers a convenient way to (or 'burn') as well as read from optical discs. Most of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it, the next most valuable component of your data. Connect the AC adaptor before...
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... and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for your factory Restore/Reconfiguration CD(s) on hand in prior to the installation, undoing any files from them (available on certain models). ❖ Do not ... Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 193 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click System and Maintenance. 5 Click Backup and Restore Center. 6 You can choose to back up ." Always carefully follow directions carefully! For more help to complete your backup. It is connected ...
... and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for your factory Restore/Reconfiguration CD(s) on hand in prior to the installation, undoing any files from them (available on certain models). ❖ Do not ... Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 193 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click System and Maintenance. 5 Click Backup and Restore Center. 6 You can choose to back up ." Always carefully follow directions carefully! For more help to complete your backup. It is connected ...
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...installation is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. NOTE Before connecting the eSATA device to do so. 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 new problems. For ... 6 For each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you to your computer system, install just one at a time, creating Restore Points immediately before each successive installation. If this sequence: 1 Back up anything that the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one item ...
...installation is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. NOTE Before connecting the eSATA device to do so. 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 new problems. For ... 6 For each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you to your computer system, install just one at a time, creating Restore Points immediately before each successive installation. If this sequence: 1 Back up anything that the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one item ...
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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...