Toshiba Tecra X40-D User Manual page 31

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:
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If you have previously chosen to remove the recovery partition without
creating Recovery Media, the Recovery Media cannot be created.
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Make sure that the AC adaptor is connected during the restoring
process.
Do not close the display panel during the restoring process.
When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the internal storage
drive will be reformatted and all data will be lost.
If your model has fingerprint function, before you reinstall the Windows
operating system, delete the registered fingerprints. Otherwise, same
fingerprints cannot be registered after the reinstallation.
Make sure to use the default Boot Mode option in TOSHIBA Setup
Utility before restoring.
Launch the TOSHIBA Setup Utility.
Refer to the TOSHIBA Setup Utility
In the TOSHIBA Setup Utility screen, select Advanced -> System
Configuration -> Boot Mode.
Note: Please skip the following contents if you cannot find the Boot
Mode option in your system.
Select UEFI Boot (Default).
If you set the Boot Mode except for UEFI Boot, the recovery media
created by Recovery Media Creator will NOT be able to restore.
If you create a recovery image using advanced recovery tools from
Control Panel, also make sure to use the default Boot Mode option
(UEFI Boot) in the TOSHIBA Setup Utility before restoring.
Load the Recovery Media into the external optical disc drive or insert
the recovery USB Flash Memory into one available USB port.
Click Start -> (Power) and then select Restart.
Hold down the F12 key and then release this key just 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 is displayed from which you should follow the on-screen
instructions.
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