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Model: Satellite® L550 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you must read and ...OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ...ALTERED OR 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, OR ANY ...
Model: Satellite® L550 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you must read and ...OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ...ALTERED OR 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, OR ANY ...
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... the Required Label (Sample shown below. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. You could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to disassemble, adjust or repair an optical drive. Optical Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser system and is required...
... the Required Label (Sample shown below. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. You could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to disassemble, adjust or repair an optical drive. Optical Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser system and is required...
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...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 57 Checking total memory 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 60 Recovering to out-of-box state ...custom size partition 63 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 66 Creating recovery DVDs/media 68 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 69 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 71 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 72 Installing drivers and applications 73 Using ...
...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 57 Checking total memory 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 60 Recovering to out-of-box state ...custom size partition 63 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 66 Creating recovery DVDs/media 68 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 69 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 71 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 72 Installing drivers and applications 73 Using ...
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... and files field 97 Saving your work 97 Printing your work 99 Backing up your work 100 Restoring your work 101 Using the optical drive 101 Optical drive components 102 Media control buttons 103 Inserting an optical disc 103 Playing an audio CD 105 Playing optical media 105 Recording optical media 106...
... and files field 97 Saving your work 97 Printing your work 99 Backing up your work 100 Restoring your work 101 Using the optical drive 101 Optical drive components 102 Media control buttons 103 Inserting an optical disc 103 Playing an audio CD 105 Playing optical media 105 Recording optical media 106...
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Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 ConfigFree 161 Getting Started 161 ConfigFree® Utilities 162 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that ...Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 175 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard® problems 180 ExpressCard® checklist 180 Resolving ExpressCard® problems 181 ...
Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 ConfigFree 161 Getting Started 161 ConfigFree® Utilities 162 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that ...Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 175 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard® problems 180 ExpressCard® checklist 180 Resolving ExpressCard® problems 181 ...
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...computer or cause system failure. ❖ Never turn off the computer while it by its center hole and edge. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is shipped with the underside or surface of the disc. It could damage the disc and possibly lose data. ❖ Scan all new files... for files you buy from a supplier may damage the disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from the Internet. Placing a magnet too close to a disk/disc or flash media may contain a...
...computer or cause system failure. ❖ Never turn off the computer while it by its center hole and edge. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is shipped with the underside or surface of the disc. It could damage the disc and possibly lose data. ❖ Scan all new files... for files you buy from a supplier may damage the disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from the Internet. Placing a magnet too close to a disk/disc or flash media may contain a...
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... computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology.
... computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology.
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.... The memory module pops up the next time you turn on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. When Safe Mode is highlighted, then press Enter. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is best to press Enter...
.... The memory module pops up the next time you turn on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. When Safe Mode is highlighted, then press Enter. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is best to press Enter...
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... things on page 61. The following program to make changes to a custom size partition" on page 69. Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions" on page 66. This is a security feature to its outof-box state. Restore from recovery If you have created recovery DVDs/media ...(strongly DVDs/media recommended), you can recover your internal storage drive or if you made to perform the action, click Continue; See "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 68 and "Restoring from your ...
... things on page 61. The following program to make changes to a custom size partition" on page 69. Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions" on page 66. This is a security feature to its outof-box state. Restore from recovery If you have created recovery DVDs/media ...(strongly DVDs/media recommended), you can recover your internal storage drive or if you made to perform the action, click Continue; See "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 68 and "Restoring from your ...
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...your computer be connected to step 4. If not, skip to an external power source via the AC adaptor. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. To recover using your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ It ... executing the recovery. To recover the original factory image using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 68. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all partitions on page 71 for the first time. Be sure to its out-of...
...your computer be connected to step 4. If not, skip to an external power source via the AC adaptor. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. To recover using your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ It ... executing the recovery. To recover the original factory image using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 68. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all partitions on page 71 for the first time. Be sure to its out-of...
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Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
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... an external power source via the AC adaptor. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all data will be connected to save your computer be lost during the recovery process. Getting Started 63... Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. NOTE During the recovery process it...
... an external power source via the AC adaptor. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all data will be connected to save your computer be lost during the recovery process. Getting Started 63... Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. NOTE During the recovery process it...
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...media, if you to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the utilities stored on page 69. You can resize and recover the C: drive using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created ...such media. 64 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. If...
...media, if you to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the utilities stored on page 69. You can resize and recover the C: drive using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created ...such media. 64 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. If...
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Select Recover to a custom size portion. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 6 The Recovery of drive C: field to set the partition size.
Select Recover to a custom size portion. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 6 The Recovery of drive C: field to set the partition size.
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... executing the recovery. To recover using the utilities stored on the keyboard to step 4. Be sure to save your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored on them will be connected to begin the recovery...system, select one at this time. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard ...
... executing the recovery. To recover using the utilities stored on the keyboard to step 4. Be sure to save your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored on them will be connected to begin the recovery...system, select one at this time. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard ...
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Getting Started 67 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen
Getting Started 67 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen
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...is (800) 457-7777; The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the C: drive will prompt you may be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press ..., which gives you have replaced your system. outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to begin the recovery. If your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to recover your system...
...is (800) 457-7777; The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the C: drive will prompt you may be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press ..., which gives you have replaced your system. outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to begin the recovery. If your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to recover your system...
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... blank DVD into your recovery DVD set, be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you want to copy to DVD by clicking the check box next to each DVD sequentially (for... your work to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to save your internal storage drive. Getting Started 69 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on DVD). 3...
... blank DVD into your recovery DVD set, be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you want to copy to DVD by clicking the check box next to each DVD sequentially (for... your work to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to save your internal storage drive. Getting Started 69 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on DVD). 3...
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... to continue. 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 8 Select one at this time. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your optical drive and power on page 60. ...70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive With recovery media, you can: ❖ Recover to out-of-box ...
... to continue. 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 8 Select one at this time. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your optical drive and power on page 60. ...70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive With recovery media, you can: ❖ Recover to out-of-box ...
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...disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes 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/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage... the arrow keys, select the DVD option on page 60. NOTE If you want to restart the computer. To delete all of erasing the 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...
...disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes 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/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage... the arrow keys, select the DVD option on page 60. NOTE If you want to restart the computer. To delete all of erasing the 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...