Restarting The Computer; Restoring The Preinstalled Software - Toshiba Tecra S3 User Manual

Getting Started
Data save in Hibernation Mode
When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode, the computer takes a
moment to save current memory data to the hard disk. During this time,
the HDD indicator will light.
After you turn off the computer, and the content of memory has been saved
to the hard disk, turn off the power to any peripheral devices.
Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment
to let all capacitors fully discharge.

Restarting the computer

Certain conditions require that you reset the system. For example, if:
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You change certain computer settings.
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An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard
commands.
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There are three ways to reset the computer system:
1. Click start then click Turn off computer. From the Turn off
2. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to display the Windows Task Manager,
3. Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds.

Restoring the preinstalled software

Restoring the complete system
To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software,
follow the steps below.
When sound mute is turned ON by the Fn + Esc key, turn OFF before
starting restore. Refer to Chapter 5,
When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be
reformatted and all data will be lost.
1. Load the Product Recovery DVD-ROM in the optical media drive and
turn off the computer's power.
2. Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power. When In Touch with
Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears, release the F12 key.
3. Use the left or right cursor key to select the CD-ROM icon in the
displayed menu.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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computer menu select Restart.
then select Shut Down and Restart.
Wait 10 to 15 seconds, then turn the power on again by pressing
the power button.
The Keyboard, for details.
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