Restarting the computer, Restoring the preinstalled software, Restoring – Toshiba Tecra S3 User Manual

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User’s 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.

Restarting the computer

Certain conditions require that you reset the system. For example, if:

You change certain computer settings.

An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard

commands.

There are three ways to reset the computer system:

1. Click start then click Turn off computer. From the Turn off

computer menu select Restart.

2. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to display the Windows Task Manager,

then select Shut Down and Restart.

3. Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds.

Wait 10 to 15 seconds, then turn the power on again by pressing

the power button.

Restoring the preinstalled software

Restoring the complete system

To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software,

follow the steps below.

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.

Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment

to let all capacitors fully discharge.

When sound mute is turned ON by the Fn + Esc key, turn OFF before

starting restore. Refer to Chapter 5,

The Keyboard

, for details.

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

reformatted and all data will be lost.

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