Toshiba PORTEGE Z20t-C Series User Manual page 40

The procedure is as follows. Follow the instructions shown on the on-
screen menu.
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Check your Windows
system (including the system image backup feature).
Creating Recovery Media
This section describes how to create Recovery Media.
A recovery image of the software on your computer is stored on the internal
storage, and can be copied to either disc media or USB Flash Memory by
using the following steps:
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Turn off the computer.
While holding the F8 key, turn on the computer.
The Advanced Boot Options menu is displayed. Use the arrow keys
to select Repair Your Computer and press ENTER.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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manual for more information on backing up your
Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Media.
Be sure to close all other software programs except the Recovery
Media Creator.
Do not run software such as screen savers which can put a heavy
load on the CPU.
Operate the computer at full power.
Do not use power-saving features.
Do not write to the media when the virus check software is running.
Wait for it to finish, then disable virus detection programs including any
software that checks files automatically in the background.
Do not use utilities, including those intended to enhance internal
storage access speed. They might cause unstable operation and
damage data.
Do not shut down/log off or Sleep/Hibernate while writing or rewriting
the media.
Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subjected to
vibrations such as airplanes, trains, or cars.
Do not use on an unstable surface such as a stand.
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.
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