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40 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive A recovery image of your computer is stored on the internal storage drive, and the image can be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from your internal storage drive as described in the sections below. However, it is strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. It is strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs/media before using your system for the first time. See "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 51 and "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 53. NOTE ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the drive. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on page 55 for more information. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Any files that you created are not restored during this process. Be sure to separately save the files you have created to external media using Windows® Backup or another backup program. For more information, see "Backing up your work" on page 82. Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to its out-of-box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery. For more information, see "Backing up your work" on page 82. You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to its out-of-box state) using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 53.

Section	Page
DX730 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	13
Introduction	19
This guide	21
Safety icons	22
Other icons used	22
Your computer’s features and specifications	23
Other documentation	23
Service options	23
Chapter 1: Getting Started	24
Setting up a work environment	24
Keeping yourself comfortable	25
Precautions	25
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	26
Setting up your computer	26
Connecting to a power source	27
Using the computer for the first time	29
Turning on the power	29
Setting up your software	30
Registering your computer with Toshiba	30
Adding optional external devices	30
Adding memory (optional)	31
Installing a memory module	31
Removing a memory module	36
Checking total memory	38
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	39
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	40
Recovering of factory default software with user’s data	43
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	46
Recovering to a custom size partition	49
Creating recovery DVDs/media	51
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	53
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	55
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	57
Installing drivers and applications	57
Using external display devices	57
Using the HDMI™ In port	57
Using the HDMI™ Out port	58
Selecting video cables	58
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	58
Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC	59
Adjusting the quality of the external display	59
Connecting a printer	60
Setting up a printer	61
Turning off the computer	61
Options for turning off the computer	62
Using the Shut down command	63
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	64
Using and configuring Sleep mode	67
Customizing your computer’s settings	70
Caring for your computer	70
Cleaning the computer	70
Moving the computer	70
Using a computer lock	71
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	72
Computing tips	72
Using the wireless mouse	73
Replacing the batteries	74
Using the wireless keyboard	75
Replacing the batteries	75
Keyboard functions	76
Character keys	76
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	77
Function keys	77
Special Windows® keys	77
Touch screen	77
Starting a program	78
Starting a program from the Start menu	78
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	79
Saving your work	79
Printing your work	81
Backing up your work	82
Restoring your work	82
Using the optical disc drive	83
Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies	83
Optical disc drive components	84
Inserting an optical disc	85
Playing an audio CD	87
Playing optical media	87
Recording optical media	87
Removing a disc with the computer on	88
Removing a disc with the computer off	88
Caring for optical discs	89
Toshiba’s online resources	89
Chapter 3: Computing	90
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	90
Power management	90
Charging the RTC battery	91
Power Plans	92
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	93
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	93
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	94
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	95
Exploring the desktop	95
Finding your way around the desktop	96
Setting up for communications	98
Connecting your computer to a network	99
Exploring audio features	99
Recording sounds	99
Using external speakers or headphones	100
Using the Web Camera	101
Using the Memory card reader	101
Inserting memory media	102
Removing memory media	103
Toshiba remote control	104
Using the Toshiba remote control	104
Chapter 5: Utilities	105
TOSHIBA Assist	106
Secure	107
Protect & Fix	108
Optimize	109
TOSHIBA Application Installer	110
Setting passwords	111
Using an instant password	111
Using a supervisor password	112
Using a user password	113
Deleting a user password	114
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	115
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	116
Mouse Utility	117
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	118
TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	119
Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	119
USB Sleep and Charge	119
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	120
Power supply mode settings	120
USB Sleep and Music	121
TOSHIBA Button Support	122
TOSHIBA Accessibility	123
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	124
TOSHIBA Service Station	125
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	125
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	127
Problems that are easy to fix	127
Problems when you turn on the computer	128
The Windows® operating system is not working	129
Using Startup options to fix problems	129
Internet problems	130
The Windows® operating system can help you	130
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	131
Checking device properties	131
Memory problems	132
Power and the battery	132
Keyboard problems	133
Display problems	133
Disk or storage drive problems	134
Error-checking	134
Optical disc drive problems	135
Sound system problems	137
Printer problems	138
Wireless networking problems	139
DVD and Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems	140
Develop good computing habits	141
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	142
If you need further assistance	146
Before you contact Toshiba	146
Contacting Toshiba	147
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	148
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	148
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	150
Hot Key Cards	150
Using the Hot Key Cards	151
Hot key functions	151
Volume Mute	152
Lock (Instant security)	153
Power plan	154
Sleep mode	155
Hibernation mode	156
Display brightness	157
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	158
Zoom (Display resolution)	159
Keyboard hot key functions	160
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	161
Glossary	162

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Getting Started

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

A recovery image of your computer is stored on the internal storage

drive, and the image can be restored by running the recovery

utilities directly from your internal storage drive as described in the

sections below. However, it is strongly recommended that you

create recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on your internal

storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your

system from your recovery DVDs/media. Also, if your original

internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to a new

internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. It is

strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs/media

before using your system for the first time. See

“Creating recovery

DVDs/media” on page 51

and

“Restoring from recovery

DVDs/media” on page 53

❖

The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing

your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on

the drive. See

“Erasing the Internal Storage Drive” on page 55

for

more information.

❖

When you restore your system, only the operating system files,

applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer

are restored. Any files that you created are not restored during

this process. Be sure to separately save the files you have

created to external media using Windows

Backup or another

backup program. For more information, see

“Backing up your

work” on page 82

Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)

Recovering an internal storage drive to its out-of-box state deletes all

partitions on the drive and all information stored in those partitions.

Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the

recovery. For more information, see

“Backing up your work” on

page 82

You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer

to its out-of-box state) using the utilities stored on your computer’s

internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you have

created such media. To recover using the first method, follow the

procedure below. To recover using the second method, see

“Restoring from recovery DVDs/media” on page 53

NOTE