44 Getting Started

Adding optional external devices

Adding optional external devices
Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your
software. See “Setting up your software” on page41 .
After starting your computer for the first time you may want to:
❖Connect external devices (see “Connecting an external device”
on page 58)
❖Connect an external monitor (see “Using external display
devices” on page 58)
Adding memory (optional)
Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today’s
popular applications. You may want to increase the computer’s
memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of
data. Contact the location you purchased the computer at for more
information on adding memory to your computer. Toshiba will not
be responsible for any product damage, data loss, service or part
replacement made necessary by improper installation of a memory
module.
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB
Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com.
Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow you to recover
your internal storage drive if necessary.
The following internal storage drive recovery options are available:

Recovery option Description

Creating recovery
media This option allows you to create the recovery media you
will use to restore your computer.
See “Creating recovery media” on page 45.
Restoring from
recovery media This option allows you to restore your system from the
recovery media you created.
See “Restoring from recovery media” on page 48.
Refresh your PC
(with user’s data) This option allows you to refresh your system without
losing your data.
See “Refresh your PC (with user’s data)” on page49.
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