Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs | Toshiba A135, A130 specification

Getting Started	57
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	57

❖Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your computer

Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs

Depending on your system configuration, you may be able to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities to CD or DVD which gives you the ability to recover your hard disk drive and recover your system if the hard drive recovery partition has been deleted or the hard disk has been replaced on your computer.

NOTE	The system will prompt you to insert the appropriate number of blank
	CDs or DVDs to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. If your optical
	disc drive is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain
	the Recovery media for your system.
	The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is
	(800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is (949) 859-4273.

To create recovery CDs/DVDs:

1Double-click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on the Windows® desktop. You can also launch the application by clicking Start, All Programs, and then Recovery Disc Creator.

2Select CD or DVD (to create Recovery media on CDs or DVDs).

(Sample Image) Recovery Disc Creator screen

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Toshiba A135, A130 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs, Recovery media for your system, Sample Image Recovery Disc Creator screen

Contents

GMAD00094011 Satellite A130/A135 Series User’s Guide Protection of Stored Data Model Satellite A130/A135 Series FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information Critical Applications FCC requirements Industry Canada Requirement If Problems Arise Telephone Company ProceduresDisconnection Fax Branding Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment Alarm Equipment Wireless LAN and Your Health Wireless Interoperability Canada Industry Canada IC Regulatory Information EU Declaration of Conformity Vcci Class B Information Modem Warning Notice Conformity StatementTaiwan 4DSOF4 Using this Equipment in Japan Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices Device Authorization Belgique European Community Countries Turbo Mode 5 GHz Canada Peer-to-peer mode is not available in 802.11a and Turbo Mode Venezuela Vietnam Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health Regulatory statements European Union EU and EftaCanada Industry Canada IC 4FH1 Using this Equipment in Japan Device Authorization Optical Drive Safety Instructions Location of the Required Label Copyright Export Administration Regulation Computer Disposal Information Trademarks Contents Using the TouchPad Using the Dual Mode PadUsing external display devices Using a computer lock Learning the Basics Creating a CD/DVDToshiba’s online resources Toshiba’s energy-saver design Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Logon Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual May apply During the product design approval process Visit Toshiba’s Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com This guide Other icons used Safety icons Other documentation Service options Creating a computer-friendly environment Selecting a place to work Keeping yourself comfortable Precautions Important information on your computer’s cooling fan Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any objectNever block the air vents Setting up your software Setting up your computer Registering your computer with Toshiba Sample Illustration Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Opening the display panel Using the computer for the first timeSlowly open or close the display panel Panel Your computer’s features and specifications Turning on the powerSample Illustration System icons Adding memory optional Sample Illustration Turning on the power Sample Image Shut down menu Installing a memory module Sample Illustration Locating the memory module slot cover Click Shut Down Sample Illustration Removing the memory module slot cover Adding memory optional Removing/installing the bottom module Sample Illustration Pressing down on the memory module Removing a memory module Another, you must remove the top module first before If Start Windows Normally is highlighted, then press Enter Sample Illustration Removing the memory module Checking total memory Hard Drive Recovery UtilitiesClick Start, Control Panel, and then System Try again Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Recovery media for your systemSample Image Recovery Disc Creator screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options Sample Image Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition Select Recover to out-of-box-state, then click Next Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen Sample Image Erase the hard disk screen Erasing the hard disk Recovering the C partition with a user specified size Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitionsSelect Recover to a custom size partition Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media Sample Image Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screenYour selections Installing drivers and applications Using the TouchPadChecking the HDD operating status Click Disk Management Scrolling with the TouchPad Control buttonsDisabling or enabling the TouchPad Using the Dual Mode Pad Using Dual ModeUsing the Virtual Buttons Enabling Dual Mode Configuring virtual buttonsMode when an external device is plugged Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projectorYour area Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Adjusting the quality of the external displaySample Image Display options window Using a mouse Using an external keyboardConnecting a printer Manufacturer’s instructions when connecting a printer Setting up a printer Following procedureSample Image Add Printer Wizard Connecting an optional external diskette drive Turning off the computerSample Illustration Optional external USB diskette drive Options for turning off the computer Hibernation mode Turning off the computer Sleep mode Turning off the computer more quickly Using the Shut Down command Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen Click Change advanced power settingsPower button action Start menu power button Configuring Hibernation mode options Using and configuring Hibernation modeRestarting your computer Click Hibernate Turning off the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode Using and configuring Sleep modeConfiguring Sleep mode options Sample Image Edit Plan Settings screen Click Change advanced power settings Caring for your computer Customizing your computer’s settings Using a computer lock Sample Illustration Computer lock cableSample Illustration Attaching security lock cable Computing tips Learning the Basics Using the keyboard New icon positions may be lostSample Illustration Keyboard Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Character keys Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Function keysSpecial Windows keys Using the overlay for cursor control Using the overlay to type numeric dataOverlay keys Sample Illustration Numeric and cursor control overlay Starting a program from the Start menu Starting a program Click Accessories Click Windows Explorer Starting a program from Windows ExplorerProgram Files Starting a program using the Start Search field Saving your workSample Image Start Search field in Start menu Saving files File namesSample Image Save As dialog box Printing your work Using a file extensionPrint Sample Image Print dialog box Restoring your work Backing up your work Using the optical drive Optical drive componentsSample Illustration Optical drive Media control buttons Using the optical drive Sample Illustration Drive tray fully extended Inserting a compact disc Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive Playing an audio CD Sample Image Windows Media Player screen Playing optical media Creating a CD/DVD 100Removing a disc with the computer on Viewing of certain optical media Toshiba’s online resources Removing a disc with the computer offCaring for CD or DVD discs Toshiba’s energy-saver design Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice DVDs while running the computer on AC power103 Using additional batteries Power managementManagement settings, and features used 104 Charging the main battery Charging the RTC battery105 Charges when the computer is powered on Monitoring main battery powerManagement settings, applications and features used Working 107 Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations What to do when the main battery runs low Determining remaining battery power 109 Setting battery notifications 110 Conserving battery power Sample Image Windows Power Option window Power Plans111 Steps Sample Image Power Plan hot key card Using a hot key to set the Power Plan Removing the battery from the computer Changing the main battery Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock Sample Illustration Removing the battery114 Sample Illustration Inserting the battery Inserting a charged battery Safety precautions Taking care of your batterySample Illustration Locking the battery release lock 116 117 Maintaining your battery Disposing of used batteries 118 119 Traveling tipsCapability Exploring the desktop Exploring Your Computer’s Features Finding your way around the desktop 121Icons Sample Image Windows operating system desktop Start button Contents appearsTaskbar Notification Area Setting up for communications 123Determining the COM port 124 Connecting a modem to a telephone line Accessing a network Connecting your computer to a network125 Residences or offices How to disable the Ethernet LAN port Setting up the connection126 Click Action, Properties Will be lit An overview of using the Internet Connecting to the Internet Internet Service Providers128 Internet Internet features 129Surfing the Internet Using a microphone Exploring audio features130 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet System Volume Using external speakers or headphones 132 Using PC CardsInserting a PC Card Sample Illustration Inserting a PC Card System services are using the card Setting up a PC Card for your computer133 Removing a PC Card 134 Using the Bridge Media Adapter SlotInserting memory media Windows operating system 135 Using the i.LINK portRemoving memory media Sample Illustration Removing memory media Toshiba Utilities 137 Toshiba AssistSample Image Toshiba Assist window 138 ConnectSample Image Toshiba Assist window Connect tab 139 SecureSample Image Toshiba Assist window Secure tab 140 Protect & FixSample Image Toshiba Assist window Protect & Fix tab 141 OptimizeSample Image Toshiba Assist window Optimize tab Using an instant password Setting passwordsUsing a supervisor password Use an instant password Click the Supervisor Password icon Setting a supervisor passwordSample Image Supervisor Password Utility window 143 Deleting a supervisor password Using a user password144 Setting a user password Sample Image Password tab of Hardware Setup window145 Deleting a user password 146Click Not Registered Sample Image Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool window Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool UtilityClick the Diagnostic Tool tab 147 148 Mouse UtilitySample Image Mouse Properties screen 149 Toshiba Hardware Setup 150 Toshiba Hardware Setup Sample Image Toshiba Zooming Utility Properties screen Toshiba Zooming Utility Sample Image CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Toshiba Accessibility Sample Image Toshiba Accessibility windowCheck the Use Fn-StickyKey box Fingerprint utility limitations Fingerprint Authentication UtilityFingerprint Enrollment Achieve the highest quality fingerprint samples Improves the security of your software 155 Power-on Security Enabling Power-on SecurityFingerprint Logon Open the Control Center and go to Settings System Settings SettingsFingerprint Management Control Center Fingerprints SettingsHelp About Password Bank Elevate Administrative Privileges for UserSettings 159 Replaying a registered Web page or dialog Registering a new Web page or dialogReplaying registrations with multiple forms Select Registered Sites Replaying a registered dialog 161Editing an existing registration Deleting a registration Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Sample Illustration Aligning the finger on the reader 163 Bluetooth is available on your system ConfigFree164 Fingerprint reader limitations ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor Starting ConfigFree165 Getting Started Profile Settings 166Sample Image Connectivity Doctor screen Click Open Settings Sample Image ConfigFree Profile Settings window167 Your program stops responding Problems that are easy to fix Problems when you turn on the computer 169Computer will not start 170 Computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens 171 AC power light is blinking Windows operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems 173 Internet problemsMy Internet connection is very slow My browser cannot find the URL address I typed Resolving a hardware conflict 174Windows operating system can help you Plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device ManagerResolving conflicts Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries Keyboard problems 178Keyboard produces unexpected characters 179 Display problemsScreen is blank Screen does not look right Click Personalize, and then Display Settings 180Built-in screen flickers Error-checking Disk drive problems181 Your hard disk seems very slow 182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problemsSome discs run correctly but others do not No sound is coming from the computer’s speakers PC Card checklist PC Card problemsResolving PC Card problems 184 PC Card error occurs Computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card185 System does not recognize your PC Card 186 Printer problemsPrinter will not print Printer will not print what you see on the screen Problems, specifically wireless Wi-Fi networking Wireless networking problemsWi-Fi adapter 187 188 DVD operating problems 189Click Connect to a network Develop good computing habits 190Screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title Save your work frequently Read the user’s guides 191 192 Saving system configuration with Restore Points 193 194 General tips for installing hardware and software 195 If you need further assistanceBefore you contact Toshiba Contacting Toshiba 196Toshiba’s Technical Support Web site Toshiba voice contact Australia Canada Other Toshiba Internet Web sitesFrance Germany Italy Japan United States Rest of Europe Spain United Kingdom Hot Key Cards Appendix a Indicating the option or feature the key controls Using the Hot Key Cards200 Sample Image Hot Key Card display PC Diagnostic Tool utility Using the Application CardsToshiba Hardware Setup utility Application Cards Card Case 202Sample Image Starting Card Case Sample Image Enabling and Disabling Application Cards Sample Image Volume Mute options Volume Mute203 Hot Key Functions Without a password Password securityWith a password 204 Click Start, and then Help and Support 205 Power plan Sample Image Power Plan options206 Sample Image Sleep options 207 Sample Image Hibernation options 208 209 Sample Image Display mode options 210 Display brightnessSample Image Display brightness Disabling or enabling wireless devices Sample Image Wireless communication options211 212 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad Zooming applications in/out Sample Image Screen resolution optionsKeyboard hot key functions Space bar AustraliaEurope USA and Canada Bps Acronyms 216 Terms Boot disk See system disk 219 High-density diskette External device See device See also diskette, high-density diskette Suspend See also World Wide Web Internal device See device Midi Musical Instrument Digital Interface a standard for Local area network See LANMS-DOS prompt See system prompt Musical Instrument Digital Interface See Midi Palette See color palette RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can be Random access memory See RAMRead-only memory See ROM Also bus, hot swapping, serial Web See World Wide Web Index Index Monitor Not working 180 mouse Troubleshooting 182 other documentation 36 overlay keys 182 Screen does not look right/flickers Startup options Startup menu Index