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Question posted by jollyranchers7777 on April 21st, 2013

Toshiba A205-s5855 Wont Boot Properly

This laptop was working fine until recently when it would not find the built in hard drive. i would power it on and press F12 to get the boot device selection menu but the built in hard drive was not there please help!

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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on April 22nd, 2013 1:11 PM
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The very first thing that you need to do is restore your Toshiba Satellite  A205-S5855 to its factory settings by default. You can do this by following these video tutorials.

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User Guide - Page 1

GMAD00173010 02/08 Satellite® A200 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 171 in this guide.
User Guide - Page 2

... Satellite® A200 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you must read and follow all the data stored on this product may not function properly ...LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA...
User Guide - Page 7

...TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power... turn off your network connection. If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously, you should experience any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct...
User Guide - Page 11

...premises radio station and specified low-power radio station). 1. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with any of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - If this ... the same range as industrial devices, scientific devices, medical devices, microwave ovens, licensed radio stations and non-licensed specified low-power radio stations for mobile object ...
User Guide - Page 23

...TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - It is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850 Fax: 03-3457-4868 Device Authorization This device... of this equipment is impossible to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the...
User Guide - Page 24

... the information contained herein. ©2008 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 24 Optical Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser system and is assumed, however, with all rights reserved. To use of the Required Label (Sample shown below. Under the copyright laws, this model properly, read the user's guide carefully and keep...
User Guide - Page 29

... Starting a program 93 Starting a program from the Start menu...........93 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer ...94 Starting a program using the Start Search field 95 Saving your work 95 Printing your work 97 Backing up your work 98 Restoring your work 98 Using the optical drive 98 Optical drive components 99 Media control buttons 100 Inserting an...
User Guide - Page 65

.../DVDs" on page 59): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your optical drive and power on your keyboard to restart the computer. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default...
User Guide - Page 104

...® Player and use it is glowing. Please refer to your Toshiba optical drive may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of certain optical media. 104 Learning the Basics ...an optical drive that bear the applicable logo, or play back optical media recorded by other computers or optical media recorders. For example, if it to select and then play back or operate properly on how...
User Guide - Page 105

... in the drive. Pencil lead can break off : 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. For more information, see "Contacting Toshiba" on top... before inserting it in its protective cover. 3 Gently press the tray in to close it . Fingerprints on the surface can connect. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of , a disc. ❖...
User Guide - Page 120

...10070; When you install the battery pack, you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should hear a click when... will shorten its life. Carefully remove the battery pack from the power socket. The battery pack could explode. 120 Mobile Computing Taking care...properly. ❖ Do not expose the battery pack to fire.
User Guide - Page 122

... you have different voltage and terminal polarities. In addition, Toshiba's recycling initiatives include recycling programs, events and consumer promotions....tape, on usage. For details, visit www.ToshibaDirect.com, select Recycling & Trade-in programs, or enter Recycle in the User...liquid, both which may be kind to replace them properly. Put insulating tape, such as an accessory or an...
User Guide - Page 151

... the resume speed for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. Select the boot device by pressing the power button to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen - NOTE Since the system is the...
User Guide - Page 157

... will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Fingerprint utility limitations Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will be completely secure or error...The Fingerprint tutorial shows how to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. if the system recognizes the fingerprint, the user is opened for the first time...
User Guide - Page 173

... have prevented Windows® from the hard disk. When this message was put into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to select the boot-up device. (You may need to warn you when the battery is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the AC...
User Guide - Page 190

.... If you need assistance or if you see Windows® Help and Support or contact your work exactly as it . Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for networking problems, ...settings. Many programs display information on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. See if your system's V.92 modem, visit the Toshiba Web site at 300, 1200, 2400, 4800,...
User Guide - Page 193

... several discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to get it runs on the desktop and click Personalize in the menu. 2 Select None for the screen saver. 3 Click OK. If the screen saver is properly inserted in the list. 6 See "Checking device properties" on page 178 for new information...
User Guide - Page 199

...problems, you may be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Go to the Tech Support Center, select your particular model from the list and go to...The computer and any optional devices related to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for your computer, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Contacting Toshiba If you still need ...
User Guide - Page 211

... only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Display mode options or Fn + NOTE Some modes are : ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV...
User Guide - Page 214

..., see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on page 70. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Disable or Enable TouchPad options ❖ To enable the TouchPad, select . ❖ To disable the TouchPad, select . 214 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™...

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