Toshiba GMAD00240010 Laptop User Manual


 
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Getting Started
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
7 Reconnect the cables.
8 Restart the computer.
TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module
installed for the computer to work.
Checking total memory
When you change a memory module, you can check that the
computer has recognized the change. To do this:
1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance,
and then System.
2 The 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 1-8 in “Installing a memory module” on page 42),
and then check that the module is inserted completely into the
socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches.
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
To purchase an optional external optical drive or 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
Recover to out-of-box
state
This option restores the original factory image to your
internal storage drive, returning your computer to its out-
of-box state. (Recommended recovery method)
See “Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended
recovery method)” on page 51.
Recover to a custom
size partition
This option allows you to specify a custom size for
the C: partition and then restores your C: drive to its out-
of-box state. Note: With this option, any changes you
made to the C: drive and any other drive partitions you
may have created are deleted.
See “Recovering to a custom size partition” on page 53.
NOTE