Toshiba S70b Owners Manual

A message is displayed if any changes which might interfere with theoperation of the program are detected. Follow the instructions displayedon-screen in the message.
System Recovery
There is a hidden partition allocated on the Hard Disk Drive for the SystemRecovery Options in the event of a problem.
You can also create recovery media and restore the system.
The following items are described in this section:
Creating Recovery Media
Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery
Media...

The application allows you to choose from a variety of different media
onto which the recovery image can be copied including disc media and USB Flash Memory.Some of the disc media might not be compatible with the optical disc
drive connected to your computer. You should therefore verify that the optical disc drive supports the blank media you have chosen before
proceeding.
USB Flash Memory will be formatted and all the data in the USB Flash
Memory will be lost when proceeding.
2. Turn on your computer...

1. Load the Recovery Media into the Optical Disc Drive or insert therecovery USB Flash Memory into one available USB port.
2. Click the power icon (
) on the Start screen and then select  Restart.
3. Hold down the  F12 key and then release this key one second after the
computer is power on.
4. Use the up and down cursor key to select the appropriate option from the menu according to your actual recovery media.
5. A menu is displayed from which you should follow the on-screen instructions.
If you have...

4. Select Reset your PC .
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the recovery.
You can also perform the restoration through PC settings in the operating system:
1. Click the  Settings charm and click  Change PC settings .
2. Click  Update and recovery  under PC settings and then click
Recovery .
3. Click  Get started  under Remove everything and reinstall Windows .
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the recovery.
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Chapter 6
Troubleshooting TOSHIBA has designed this computer for durability, however, shouldproblems occur you are able to use the procedures detailed in this chapter
to help determine the cause.
You should become familiar with this chapter as knowing what might go
wrong can help prevent problems from occurring in the first place.
Problem-solving process If you observe the following guidelines, resolving problems will be much
easier:
Stop immediately when you recognize a problem exists as taking
further...

Check all cables to ensure that they are correctly and firmly attachedto the computer - loose cables can cause signal errors.
Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors forloose pins.
Check that your disc media is correctly loaded
Always try to make detailed notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent error log - this helps you to describe your problems to TOSHIBASupport. In addition, if a problem recurs, the log you have made helps to
identify the problem faster....

HardwareIf you cannot find a software problem, you should
then check the setup and configuration of your
hardware. First run through the items in the
preliminary checklist as described previously
then, if you still cannot correct the problem, try to identify the source. The next section provideschecklists for individual components and
peripherals.Before using a peripheral device or application software that is not an authorized TOSHIBA part or product, make sure that the device or softwarecan be used...

Verify that the computer is on by looking at the Power indicator.
If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on. Also, try turning the computer
off and then on.
If you are using an AC adaptor, verify that the computer is receiving power
from the external power source by looking at the  DC IN/Battery indicator. If
the indicator is glowing, the computer is connected to a live external power
source.
The computer does not load advanced options during startup
By holding down one of the following keys during...

Overheating power down
If the processor's temperature reaches an unacceptably high level witheither setting, the computer automatically shuts down to prevent anydamage. In this instance, all unsaved data in memory is lost.
ProblemProcedureComputer shuts
down automatically.Leave the computer off until it reaches room
temperature. If the computer has reached room
temperature and it still does not start, or if it starts
but shuts down quickly, contact TOSHIBA Support.
AC power
If you have trouble...

ProblemProcedure
Battery does not
charge when the AC
adaptor is attached. If the battery is completely discharged, it will not
begin charging immediately. In these instances,
wait a few minutes before trying again. If the
battery still does not charge, you should check that
the power outlet the AC adaptor is connected to its
supplying power. This can be tested by plugging
another appliance into it.
Check whether the battery is hot or cold to the
touch - if so, it will not charge properly and should
be...