Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options | Toshiba A130, A135 specs

58	Getting Started
	Hard Drive Recovery Utilities

3Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item’s Name—recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the recovery files and applications.

4Click Create.

5Insert the first blank CD or DVD into your writable optical drive when prompted.

6Follow the on-screen prompts for completing the copy process.

For more information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps see “Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media” on page 63.

Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options

The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options:

❖Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition

❖Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method)

❖Erasing the hard disk

❖Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size

❖Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size

❖Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media

❖Checking the HDD operating status

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Toshiba A130, A135 manual Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options

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Satellite A130/A135 Series User’s Guide GMAD00094011 Model Satellite A130/A135 Series Protection of Stored Data Critical Applications FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information Industry Canada Requirement FCC requirements Disconnection Telephone Company ProceduresIf Problems Arise Fax Branding Alarm Equipment Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and Your Health Regulatory Information Canada Industry Canada IC EU Declaration of Conformity Conformity Statement Vcci Class B Information Modem Warning NoticeTaiwan Using this Equipment in Japan 4DSOF4 Device Authorization Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices European Community Countries Belgique 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 European Union EU and Efta Regulatory statementsCanada Industry Canada IC Using this Equipment in Japan 4FH1 Optical Drive Safety Instructions Device Authorization Copyright Location of the Required Label Export Administration Regulation Trademarks Computer Disposal Information Contents Using the Dual Mode Pad Using the TouchPadUsing external display devices Creating a CD/DVD Using a computer lock Learning the BasicsToshiba’s online resources Toshiba’s energy-saver design Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Logon Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual During the product design approval process May apply This guide Visit Toshiba’s Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com Safety icons Other icons used Service options Other documentation Selecting a place to work Creating a computer-friendly environment Keeping yourself comfortable Precautions Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object Important information on your computer’s cooling fanNever block the air vents Setting up your computer Setting up your software Registering your computer with Toshiba Connecting to a power source Sample Illustration Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Connecting to a power source Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Slowly open or close the display panel Using the computer for the first timeOpening the display panel Panel Turning on the power Your computer’s features and specificationsSample Illustration System icons Sample Illustration Turning on the power Adding memory optional Installing a memory module Sample Image Shut down menu Click Shut Down Sample Illustration Locating the memory module slot cover Sample Illustration Removing the memory module slot cover Removing/installing the bottom module Adding memory optional Sample Illustration Pressing down on the memory module Removing a memory module If Start Windows Normally is highlighted, then press Enter Another, you must remove the top module first before Sample Illustration Removing the memory module Click Start, Control Panel, and then System Hard Drive Recovery UtilitiesChecking total memory Try again Recovery media for your system Creating Recovery CDs/DVDsSample Image Recovery Disc Creator screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition Sample Image Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen Select Recover to out-of-box-state, then click Next Erasing the hard disk Sample Image Erase the hard disk screen Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions Recovering the C partition with a user specified sizeSelect Recover to a custom size partition Sample Image Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery mediaYour selections Checking the HDD operating status Using the TouchPadInstalling drivers and applications Click Disk Management Control buttons Scrolling with the TouchPadDisabling or enabling the TouchPad Using Dual Mode Using the Dual Mode PadUsing the Virtual Buttons Configuring virtual buttons Enabling Dual ModeMode when an external device is plugged Connecting an external monitor or projector Using external display devicesYour area Adjusting the quality of the external display Directing the display output when you turn on the computerSample Image Display options window Connecting a printer Using an external keyboardUsing a mouse Manufacturer’s instructions when connecting a printer Following procedure Setting up a printerSample Image Add Printer Wizard Turning off the computer Connecting an optional external diskette driveSample Illustration Optional external USB diskette drive Hibernation mode Options for turning off the computer Sleep mode Turning off the computer Using the Shut Down command Turning off the computer more quickly Power button action Click Change advanced power settingsSample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen Start menu power button Restarting your computer Using and configuring Hibernation modeConfiguring Hibernation mode options Click Hibernate Turning off the computer Using and configuring Sleep mode Starting again from Hibernation modeConfiguring Sleep mode options Sample Image Edit Plan Settings screen Click Change advanced power settings Customizing your computer’s settings Caring for your computer Sample Illustration Computer lock cable Using a computer lockSample Illustration Attaching security lock cable Learning the Basics Computing tips New icon positions may be lost Using the keyboardSample Illustration Keyboard Character keys Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Function keys Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keysSpecial Windows keys Overlay keys Using the overlay to type numeric dataUsing the overlay for cursor control Sample Illustration Numeric and cursor control overlay Starting a program Starting a program from the Start menu Starting a program from Windows Explorer Click Accessories Click Windows ExplorerProgram Files Saving your work Starting a program using the Start Search fieldSample Image Start Search field in Start menu File names Saving filesSample Image Save As dialog box Print Using a file extensionPrinting your work Sample Image Print dialog box Backing up your work Restoring your work Optical drive components Using the optical driveSample Illustration Optical drive Using the optical drive Media control buttons Inserting a compact disc Sample Illustration Drive tray fully extended Playing an audio CD Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive Playing optical media Sample Image Windows Media Player screen Removing a disc with the computer on 100Creating a CD/DVD Viewing of certain optical media Removing a disc with the computer off Toshiba’s online resourcesCaring for CD or DVD discs Running the computer on battery power Toshiba’s energy-saver design DVDs while running the computer on AC power Battery Notice103 Management settings, and features used Power managementUsing additional batteries 104 Charging the RTC battery Charging the main battery105 Management settings, applications and features used Monitoring main battery powerCharges when the computer is powered on Working Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations 107 Determining remaining battery power What to do when the main battery runs low Setting battery notifications 109 Conserving battery power 110 111 Power PlansSample Image Windows Power Option window Steps Using a hot key to set the Power Plan Sample Image Power Plan hot key card Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer Sample Illustration Removing the battery Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock114 Inserting a charged battery Sample Illustration Inserting the battery Sample Illustration Locking the battery release lock Taking care of your batterySafety precautions 116 Maintaining your battery 117 118 Disposing of used batteries Traveling tips 119Capability Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring the desktop Icons 121Finding your way around the desktop Sample Image Windows operating system desktop Taskbar Contents appearsStart button Notification Area 123 Setting up for communicationsDetermining the COM port Connecting a modem to a telephone line 124 125 Connecting your computer to a networkAccessing a network Residences or offices 126 Setting up the connectionHow to disable the Ethernet LAN port Click Action, Properties An overview of using the Internet Will be lit 128 Internet Service ProvidersConnecting to the Internet Internet 129 Internet featuresSurfing the Internet 130 Exploring audio featuresUsing a microphone Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet Using external speakers or headphones System Volume Inserting a PC Card Using PC Cards132 Sample Illustration Inserting a PC Card 133 Setting up a PC Card for your computerSystem services are using the card Removing a PC Card Inserting memory media Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot134 Windows operating system Removing memory media Using the i.LINK port135 Sample Illustration Removing memory media Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Assist 137Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Connect 138Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Connect tab Secure 139Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Secure tab Protect & Fix 140Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Protect & Fix tab Optimize 141Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Optimize tab Using a supervisor password Setting passwordsUsing an instant password Use an instant password Sample Image Supervisor Password Utility window Setting a supervisor passwordClick the Supervisor Password icon 143 Using a user password Deleting a supervisor password144 Sample Image Password tab of Hardware Setup window Setting a user password145 146 Deleting a user passwordClick Not Registered Click the Diagnostic Tool tab Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool UtilitySample Image Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool window 147 Mouse Utility 148Sample Image Mouse Properties screen Toshiba Hardware Setup 149 Toshiba Hardware Setup 150 Toshiba Zooming Utility Sample Image Toshiba Zooming Utility Properties screen CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Sample Image CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen Sample Image Toshiba Accessibility window Toshiba AccessibilityCheck the Use Fn-StickyKey box Fingerprint Enrollment Fingerprint Authentication UtilityFingerprint utility limitations Achieve the highest quality fingerprint samples 155 Improves the security of your software Enabling Power-on Security Power-on SecurityFingerprint Logon Fingerprint Management SettingsOpen the Control Center and go to Settings System Settings Control Center Help SettingsFingerprints About Settings Elevate Administrative Privileges for UserPassword Bank 159 Replaying registrations with multiple forms Registering a new Web page or dialogReplaying a registered Web page or dialog Select Registered Sites Editing an existing registration 161Replaying a registered dialog Deleting a registration How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 163 Sample Illustration Aligning the finger on the reader 164 ConfigFreeBluetooth is available on your system Fingerprint reader limitations 165 Starting ConfigFreeConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor Getting Started 166 Profile SettingsSample Image Connectivity Doctor screen Sample Image ConfigFree Profile Settings window Click Open Settings167 Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding 169 Problems when you turn on the computerComputer will not start Computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens 170 AC power light is blinking 171 Using Startup options to fix problems Windows operating system is not working My Internet connection is very slow Internet problems173 My browser cannot find the URL address I typed Windows operating system can help you 174Resolving a hardware conflict Plan of action Resolving conflicts Fixing a problem with Device Manager175 Checking device properties Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 178 Keyboard problemsKeyboard produces unexpected characters Screen is blank Display problems179 Screen does not look right 180 Click Personalize, and then Display SettingsBuilt-in screen flickers 181 Disk drive problemsError-checking Your hard disk seems very slow Optical drive problems 182 Some discs run correctly but others do not Sound system problems183 No sound is coming from the computer’s speakers Resolving PC Card problems PC Card problemsPC Card checklist 184 185 Computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC CardPC Card error occurs System does not recognize your PC Card Printer will not print Printer problems186 Printer will not print what you see on the screen Wi-Fi adapter Wireless networking problemsProblems, specifically wireless Wi-Fi networking 187 188 189 DVD operating problemsClick Connect to a network Screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title 190Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently 191 Read the user’s guides Saving system configuration with Restore Points 192 193 General tips for installing hardware and software 194 If you need further assistance 195Before you contact Toshiba Toshiba’s Technical Support Web site 196Contacting Toshiba Toshiba voice contact France Germany Other Toshiba Internet Web sitesAustralia Canada Italy Japan Spain United Kingdom United States Rest of Europe Appendix a Hot Key Cards 200 Using the Hot Key CardsIndicating the option or feature the key controls Sample Image Hot Key Card display Toshiba Hardware Setup utility Using the Application CardsPC Diagnostic Tool utility Application Cards Sample Image Starting Card Case 202Card Case Sample Image Enabling and Disabling Application Cards 203 Volume MuteSample Image Volume Mute options Hot Key Functions With a password Password securityWithout a password 204 205 Click Start, and then Help and Support Sample Image Power Plan options Power plan206 207 Sample Image Sleep options 208 Sample Image Hibernation options Sample Image Display mode options 209 Display brightness 210Sample Image Display brightness Sample Image Wireless communication options Disabling or enabling wireless devices211 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad 212 Keyboard hot key functions Sample Image Screen resolution optionsZooming applications in/out Space bar USA and Canada AustraliaEurope Acronyms Bps 216 Terms Boot disk See system disk 219 High-density diskette See also diskette, high-density diskette External device See device Suspend Internal device See device See also World Wide Web MS-DOS prompt See system prompt Local area network See LANMidi Musical Instrument Digital Interface a standard for Musical Instrument Digital Interface See Midi Palette See color palette Random access memory See RAM RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can beRead-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