Toshiba r500 Checking total memory, Hard Drive Recovery Utilities, General, (Available on certain models)

56	Getting Started
	Hard Drive Recovery Utilities

4Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws.

5Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see “Inserting a charged battery” on page 112.

6Turn the computer right side up.

7Reconnect the cables.

8Restart the computer.

Checking total memory

When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this:

1Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System.

2The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory.

If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8in “Installing a memory module” on page 50), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches.

Hard Drive Recovery Utilities(Available on certain models)

Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities.

NOTE	It is strongly recommended that you create recovery CDs/DVDs
	before using your system. For more information on creating
	Recovery media see “Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs” on page 57.

Using the HDD Recovery, you can:

❖Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using a writable drive.

❖Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default.

❖Recover just your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you

may have created intact, for example, a D: drive.

❖Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default without the HDD Recovery partition.