Toshiba Satellite Pro R50-C User Manual page 95

A recovery image of the software on your computer is stored on the internal
storage drive, and can be copied to either disc media or USB Flash
Memory by using the following steps:
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Restoring the pre-installed software from your created
Recovery Media
If the pre-installed files are damaged, you are able to use the Recovery
Media you have created to restore the computer to the state it was in when
you originally received it. To perform this restoration, do the following:
When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the internal storage
drive will be reformatted and all data will be lost.
Make sure that the AC adaptor is connected during the restoring process.
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Select either blank disc or USB Flash Memory.
The application allows you to choose from a variety of different media
onto which the recovery image can be copied including disc media
and USB Flash Memory.
Some of the disc media might not be compatible with the optical disc
drive connected to your computer. You should therefore verify that the
optical disc drive supports the blank media you have chosen before
proceeding.
USB Flash Memory will be formatted and all the data in the USB Flash
Memory will be lost when proceeding.
Turn on your computer and allow it to load the Windows operating
system from the internal storage drive as normal.
Insert the first blank disc into the optical disc drive tray, or insert the
USB Flash Memory into one available USB port.
Click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Support & Recovery ->
Recovery Media Creator.
After Recovery Media Creator starts, select the type of media and the
title you wish to copy, and then click the Create button.
Load the Recovery Media into the external Optical Disc Drive or insert
the recovery USB Flash Memory into one available USB port.
Click Start. Point to the arrow (
then select Restart.
Hold down the F12 key, and release this key one second after the
computer is power on.
Use the up and down cursor key to select the appropriate option from
the menu according to your actual recovery media.
A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the on-screen
instructions.
) beside the Shut down button and,
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