Toshiba p205d-s8806 User Guide

Satellite P200/Satellite Pro P200

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Getting Started

About 1.5GB hidden partition is allocated on the hard disk drive for the 
System Recovery Options.This partition stores files which can be used to 
repair the system in the event of a problem.

The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard disk when 
shipped from the factory. In the event that an error occurs between the time 
power is turned ON and login, and the error is repairable, the Windows 
Recovery Enviroment will automatically repair the error.
The Window Recovery Environment can also be run manually to repair 
errors.
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 the computer again.
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.

If preinstalled files are damaged, use the Product Recovery disc to restore 
them. To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software, follow 
the steps below.

1. Load the Product Recovery disc in the drive and turn off the computer's 

power.

2. Switch on the computer and, when the In Touch with Tomorrow 

 prompt appears, press the F12 key to display the Boot Menu.

3. Use the up or down cursor key to select the CD-ROM/DVD drive in the 

display menu.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

The Windows Vista™ Complete PC Backup feature can be used on 
Windows Vista™ Business Edition and Ultimate Edition.