System Recovery - Toshiba Qosmio G40 User Manual

System Recovery Options
The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard disk when
shipped from the factory. The System Recovery Options menu includes
tools to repair startup problems, run diagnostics or restore the system.
See the Windows Help and Support content for more information about
Startup Repair.
The System Recovery Options can also be run manually to repair
problems.
The procedure is as follows. Follow the instructions shown on the on-
screen menu.
1. Turn off the computer.
2. While holding the F8 key, turn on the computer.
3. The Advanced Boot Options menu will be displayed.
Use the arrow keys to select Repair Your Computer and press
ENTER.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
The Windows Vista
Windows Vista

System Recovery

This section describes the method of system recovery.
Creating Optical Recovery Discs
This section describes how to create Recovery Discs.
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Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Discs.
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Be sure to close all other software programs except the Recovery Disc
Creator.
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Do not run software such as screen savers which can put a heavy load
on the CPU.
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Operate the computer at full power.
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Do not use power-saving features.
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Do not write to the disc 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.
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Do not use utilities, including those intended to enhance hard disk drive
access speed. They may cause unstable operation and damage data.
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Do not shut down/log off or Sleep/Hibernate while writing or rewriting
the disc.
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Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subjected to
vibrations such as airplanes, trains, or cars.
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Do not use on unstable tables or other any other unstable surfaces.
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