Creating The Optical Recovery Discs - Toshiba Libretto U100 User Manual

Getting Started

Creating the Optical Recovery Discs

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A writable external optical media drive that is sold separately and
compatible to the computer is required to create the Recovery Discs. It
can be purchased from TOSHIBA dealers.
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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 hard disk utilities, including those intended to enhance HDD
access speed. They may cause unstable operation and damage data.
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Do not shut down/log off or standby/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 an unstable surface such as a stand.
A recovery image of your computer is stored on the hard disk. You may use
this image to create CD or DVD recovery discs using the following steps:
1. Select either blank CDs or DVD media.
2. The application will allow you to choose a type of media to create
recovery CDs/DVD including: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW,
DVD+R and DVD+RW.
Some media may not be compatible with the Optical Drive of your
computer. Please verify your Optical Drive supports the blank media you
choose.
3. Turn on your computer to open Windows XP.
RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA is required to create the Recovery Discs.
Other disc writing software is not supported.
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This machine supporting the following optical disc drives for
creating optical recovery discs:
External CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive PA3352A, PA3352C, PA3352L
External DVD Super-Multi Drive PA3402C, PA3402A, PA3402L
Slim Combo CD-R/RW&DVD-ROM PA3438U
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