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68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you can rebuild the system using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. If you have created recovery DVDs/media for your system, you can recover your system even if the recovery files have been deleted from your internal storage drive or if you have replaced your internal storage drive. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 66. With recovery media, you can: ❖ Recover to out-of-box state ❖ Recover to a custom size partition ❖ Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions For more information on these options, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on page 58. To recover your internal storage drive using the utilities burned to DVDs: 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your optional external optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option and press Enter. 4 The Selecting a Process screen appears. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. If not, skip to step 6. 6 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 8 Select one of the following options:

Section	Page
Satellite® T110/T130 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	35
This guide	37
Safety icons	38
Other icons used	38
Your computer’s features and specifications	39
Other documentation	39
Service options	39
Chapter 1: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Setting up a work environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Precautions	41
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	43
Setting up your computer	43
Connecting to a power source	44
Charging the main battery	46
Using the computer for the first time	47
Opening the display panel	47
Turning on the power	48
Setting up your software	48
Registering your computer with Toshiba	49
Adding optional external devices	49
Adding memory (optional)	50
Installing a memory module	50
Removing a memory module	56
Checking total memory	57
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	58
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	59
Recovering to a custom size partition	61
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	64
Creating recovery DVDs/media	66
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	67
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	69
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	71
Installing drivers and applications	71
Using the TouchPad™	71
Adjusting TouchPad™ settings	75
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	75
Using external display devices	76
Connecting the display device	76
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	77
Adjusting the quality of the external display	78
Using an external keyboard	78
Using a mouse	78
Connecting a printer	79
Setting up a printer	80
Turning off the computer	80
Options for turning off the computer	81
Using the Shut down command	83
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	85
Using and configuring Sleep mode	87
Closing the display panel	90
Customizing your computer’s settings	90
Caring for your computer	90
Cleaning the computer	90
Moving the computer	91
Using a computer lock	91
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	92
Computing tips	92
Using the keyboard	94
Character keys	94
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	94
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	95
Function keys	95
Special Windows® keys	95
Overlay keys	96
Starting a program	97
Starting a program from the Start menu	97
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	98
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	99
Saving your work	99
Printing your work	101
Backing up your work	102
Restoring your work	103
Toshiba’s online resources	103
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	104
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	104
Running the computer on battery power	105
Battery Notice	105
Power management	106
Using additional batteries	106
Charging batteries	106
Charging the main battery	106
Charging the RTC battery	107
Monitoring main battery power	108
Determining remaining battery power	110
What to do when the main battery runs low	110
Setting battery notifications	111
Conserving battery power	111
Power Plans	112
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	113
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	114
Changing the main battery	114
Removing the battery from the computer	115
Inserting a charged battery	116
Taking care of your battery	117
Safety precautions	117
Maintaining your battery	118
Disposing of used batteries	119
Traveling tips	120
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	121
Exploring the desktop	121
Finding your way around the desktop	122
Setting up for communications	124
Connecting your computer to a network	124
An overview of using the Internet	125
The Internet	125
The World Wide Web	125
Internet Service Providers	126
Connecting to the Internet	126
Surfing the Internet	126
Internet features	127
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	128
Exploring audio features	128
Recording sounds	128
Using external speakers or headphones	129
Using the Web Camera	129
Using the Memory Card Reader	130
Inserting memory media	130
Removing memory media	131
Chapter 5: Utilities	132
TOSHIBA Assist	133
Connect	134
Secure	135
Protect & Fix	136
Optimize	137
TOSHIBA Application Installer	138
Setting passwords	139
Using an instant password	139
Using a supervisor password	140
Using a user password	141
Deleting a user password	142
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	143
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	144
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	145
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	146
Mouse Utility	147
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	148
USB Sleep and Charge Utility	150
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility	150
USB Sleep and Charge	150
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	152
Power supply mode settings	152
Battery settings	152
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	153
TOSHIBA Accessibility	154
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	155
TOSHIBA Service Station	156
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	156
ConfigFree®	157
Getting Started	157
ConfigFree® Utilities	158
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	161
Problems that are easy to fix	161
Problems when you turn on the computer	162
The Windows® operating system is not working	165
Using Startup options to fix problems	165
Internet problems	166
The Windows® operating system can help you	167
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	167
Checking device properties	167
Memory problems	168
Power and the batteries	169
Keyboard problems	170
Display problems	171
Disk or storage drive problems	173
Error-checking	173
Optical drive (optional) problems	174
Sound system problems	175
Printer problems	176
Wireless networking problems	177
Develop good computing habits	178
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	179
If you need further assistance	184
Before you contact Toshiba	184
Contacting Toshiba	184
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	185
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	185
Appendix A: Intel® Display Power Saving Technology	187
Appendix B: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	188
Hot Key Cards	188
Using the Hot Key Cards	189
Application Cards	190
Using the Application Cards	191
Card Case	191
Hot key functions	192
Volume Mute	192
Lock (Instant security)	193
Power plan	194
Sleep mode	195
Hibernation mode	196
Output (Display switch)	197
Display brightness	198
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	199
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	200
Zoom (Display resolution)	201
Keyboard hot key functions	202
Appendix C: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	203
Glossary	204
A	206
B	207
C	207
D	209
E	210
F	211
G	211
H	211
I	212
K	212
L	212
M	213
N	214
O	214
P	214
R	215
S	216
T	217
U	217
W	217