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Restarting the computer, Restoring the preinstalled software, Restoring the complete system – Toshiba Portege 7140 User Manual

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User's Manual

Getting Started 3-13

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Portege 7140CT User's Manual – 7140_UK.doc – ENGLISH – Printed on 20/12/99 as IM_714UK

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.

There are four ways to reset the computer system:

1.

Select Restart from the Windows Shut Down menu in the Start box.

2.

If the computer is already on, press Ctrl + Alt + Del.

3.

If you’re experiencing a problem with a software application and the

computer does not accept keyboard input, press the reset button.

4.

Turn the power off, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then turn the power on

again by pressing the power button. (This method works only when the

computer is in boot mode.)

Restoring the preinstalled software

If preinstalled files are damaged, use the Product Recovery CD-ROM or

the Toshiba Tools & Utilities CD-ROM to restore them with the optional

DVD Network Dock II.

Restoring the complete system

To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software, follow the

steps below.

When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be

reformatted and all data will be lost. Make sure you have a backup copy

of your data, before you perform a complete system recovery.

To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software, you need to

use an optional DVD Dock or an external CD-ROM drive.

1.

Turn off the power.

2.

Connect the computer to an optional DVD Dock.

3.

Load the Product Recovery CD-ROM in the DVD-ROM drive.

4.

Hold down the C key and turn on the power. When In Touch with
Tomorrow TOSHIBA

appears, release the C key.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Restoring Toshiba utilities and drivers

If Windows is working properly, individual drivers or applications can be

separately restored. Use the Tools & Utilities CD-ROM according to

instructions in the booklet contained in the CD box to reinstall Toshiba

utilities and drivers.

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