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Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 61 ...user's data 66 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 69 Recovering to a custom size partition 71 Creating recovery DVDs/media 74 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 76 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 78 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 80 Installing drivers and applications 80 ...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 61 ...user's data 66 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 69 Recovering to a custom size partition 71 Creating recovery DVDs/media 74 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 76 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 78 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 80 Installing drivers and applications 80 ...
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...; Explorer 108 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 109 Saving your work 109 Printing your work 111 Backing up your work 112 Restoring your work 112
...; Explorer 108 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 109 Saving your work 109 Printing your work 111 Backing up your work 112 Restoring your work 112
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... your C: drive to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to out-of -box state Description This option restores the original factory image to your internal storage drive, returning your C: drive, leaving any other changing the internal partitions you to specify ...changing the internal storage drive partitions" on page 69. This option allows you may have created (for the C: partition and then restores your internal storage drive if necessary. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive If the computer does not recognize the memory ...
... your C: drive to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to out-of -box state Description This option restores the original factory image to your internal storage drive, returning your C: drive, leaving any other changing the internal partitions you to specify ...changing the internal storage drive partitions" on page 69. This option allows you may have created (for the C: partition and then restores your internal storage drive if necessary. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive If the computer does not recognize the memory ...
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...out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your work" on page 112. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on page 78 for... the first time. For more information, see "Backing up your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on page 76. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive A recovery image of your computer is stored on the internal ...
...out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your work" on page 112. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on page 78 for... the first time. For more information, see "Backing up your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on page 76. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive A recovery image of your computer is stored on the internal ...
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To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover the original factory image using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 76. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery option, and then... press the ENTER key. 4 If your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. If not, skip to step 5. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed, all data will be deleted and rewritten ...
To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover the original factory image using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 76. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery option, and then... press the ENTER key. 4 If your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. If not, skip to step 5. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed, all data will be deleted and rewritten ...
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...scroll down, select the HDD Recovery option, and then press the ENTER key. 4 If your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the To...intact and any information on page 76. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on them will not be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using the utilities ...
...scroll down, select the HDD Recovery option, and then press the ENTER key. 4 If your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the To...intact and any information on page 76. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on them will not be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using the utilities ...
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72 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. The boot menu appears. 3 Using ... your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. To resize and recover the C: drive using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer's internal storage drive or using the first method, follow the procedure below. You can resize and recover the...
72 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. The boot menu appears. 3 Using ... your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. To resize and recover the C: drive using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer's internal storage drive or using the first method, follow the procedure below. You can resize and recover the...
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...up to your computer. The amount of a certain minimum capacity to the external media and can restore your work " on the recovery DVDs/media. You will prompt you can restore your system from your original internal storage drive fails, you created; 74 Getting Started Recovering the ...corrupted or are deleted, you to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your system's recovery files. NOTE When you will be restored from your work to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more USB flash drives of space required for more information, see ...
...up to your computer. The amount of a certain minimum capacity to the external media and can restore your work " on the recovery DVDs/media. You will prompt you can restore your system from your original internal storage drive fails, you created; 74 Getting Started Recovering the ...corrupted or are deleted, you to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your system's recovery files. NOTE When you will be restored from your work to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more USB flash drives of space required for more information, see ...
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... to external media before executing the recovery (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the internal storage drive. Restoring from such media, if necessary. With recovery media, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your system from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes ..." on page 62. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Backing up your computer be sure to label each DVD in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on using the Recovery media you will know in which order to save your work "...
... to external media before executing the recovery (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the internal storage drive. Restoring from such media, if necessary. With recovery media, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your system from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes ..." on page 62. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Backing up your computer be sure to label each DVD in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on using the Recovery media you will know in which order to save your work "...
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... option, depending on which type of media you are using Windows® Backup or another backup program. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on page 112. Getting Started 77 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE When you created are not... attempts to your computer. 3 Turn on your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Be sure to separately save the files you have created to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions you have created intact To recover...
... option, depending on which type of media you are using Windows® Backup or another backup program. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on page 112. Getting Started 77 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE When you created are not... attempts to your computer. 3 Turn on your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Be sure to separately save the files you have created to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions you have created intact To recover...
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...data on your data to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Using the arrow keys to restart the computer. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press F12. When the recovery process is complete, a message displays indicating that displays, and then click Yes to continue. ... recovery files to your computer. 78 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive ❖ Recover to a custom size partition-If you want 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. Read...
...data on your data to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Using the arrow keys to restart the computer. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press F12. When the recovery process is complete, a message displays indicating that displays, and then click Yes to continue. ... recovery files to your computer. 78 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive ❖ Recover to a custom size partition-If you want 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. Read...
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... the internal storage drive operating status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you can use the touch...in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your internal storage drive, you ...
... the internal storage drive operating status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you can use the touch...in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your internal storage drive, you ...
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... page 201. Backing up your work 3 Specify the print parameters. Look in the online Help or your internal storage drive, use the Restore option in case something happens to print. 4 Click Print. For example, the range of pages and number of copies to your files...high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive. You can back up all the files on restoring files. (Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your operating system documentation for information on your work Back up your computer....
... page 201. Backing up your work 3 Specify the print parameters. Look in the online Help or your internal storage drive, use the Restore option in case something happens to print. 4 Click Print. For example, the range of pages and number of copies to your files...high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive. You can back up all the files on restoring files. (Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your operating system documentation for information on your work Back up your computer....
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... medium for DVD-ROMs or BD-ROMs, depending on the internal storage drive. Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 113 TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to change regions four times. Using the optical disc drive Optical storage is counted as two...
... medium for DVD-ROMs or BD-ROMs, depending on the internal storage drive. Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 113 TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to change regions four times. Using the optical disc drive Optical storage is counted as two...
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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 may have...
...; 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 may have...
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...to be easily understood in the future, such as "Before installing Brand X Accounting app." The Windows® operating system creates the restore point, automatically stamps it was successfully created. 5 Click Close. If you experience problems after installing some easy-to-use features for later... Create. Take advantage of the System Properties window appears. 3 Click Create... 4 In the input field, enter a name that the restore point was in the Windows® operating system The Windows® operating system offers some new hardware or software, you change your valuable...
...to be easily understood in the future, such as "Before installing Brand X Accounting app." The Windows® operating system creates the restore point, automatically stamps it was successfully created. 5 Click Close. If you experience problems after installing some easy-to-use features for later... Create. Take advantage of the System Properties window appears. 3 Click Create... 4 In the input field, enter a name that the restore point was in the Windows® operating system The Windows® operating system offers some new hardware or software, you change your valuable...
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... is required. The timestamp and description of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can re-establish your data. Other restore points may be restored to use, and then click Next. 4 Verify that you did not create. Backing up ... will be automatically restarted. 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. Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to back up your data...
... is required. The timestamp and description of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can re-establish your data. Other restore points may be restored to use, and then click Next. 4 Verify that you did not create. Backing up ... will be automatically restarted. 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. Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to back up your data...
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...hardware and software Here are a few tips to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 200). Follow the on battery power. 202 If Something Goes ... back up your computer under the System and Security heading. before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it may be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it was in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up ...
...hardware and software Here are a few tips to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 200). Follow the on battery power. 202 If Something Goes ... back up your computer under the System and Security heading. before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it may be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it was in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up ...
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....) are working . ❖ Make sure that the device you to do so. Lower the limit in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility to enable charging at a time, creating restore points immediately before each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you want to charge is disabled and...Charge function. For more information, see "Power supply mode settings" on page 168. ❖ Try selecting a different charging mode in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility or the battery may be depleted. If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 203 ❖ Restart the Windows® operating ...
....) are working . ❖ Make sure that the device you to do so. Lower the limit in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility to enable charging at a time, creating restore points immediately before each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you want to charge is disabled and...Charge function. For more information, see "Power supply mode settings" on page 168. ❖ Try selecting a different charging mode in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility or the battery may be depleted. If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 203 ❖ Restart the Windows® operating ...
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...; Out port 85 RGB (monitor) port 85 external display, adjusting 88 F file extensions using 111 files backing up 102, 112 file names 110 printing 111 restore 112 saving 109, 110 using a file extension 111 fingerprint authentication 172 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 172 function keys 105 H headphones using 144 Help and Support...
...; Out port 85 RGB (monitor) port 85 external display, adjusting 88 F file extensions using 111 files backing up 102, 112 file names 110 printing 111 restore 112 saving 109, 110 using a file extension 111 fingerprint authentication 172 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 172 function keys 105 H headphones using 144 Help and Support...