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... registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are those of their respective companies. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in and recycling programs. For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green. Adobe and Photoshop ... or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Additional information may be regulated due to (i) encode video in compliance with this product may be ...
... registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are those of their respective companies. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in and recycling programs. For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green. Adobe and Photoshop ... or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Additional information may be regulated due to (i) encode video in compliance with this product may be ...
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Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 62 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 62 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 64 Recovering...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 62 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 62 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 64 Recovering...
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... 142 Using external speakers or headphones..........142 Using the Web Camera 143 Using the Memory card reader 144 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 Setting passwords 153 Using an instant password 153 Using a supervisor...
... 142 Using external speakers or headphones..........142 Using the Web Camera 143 Using the Memory card reader 144 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 Setting passwords 153 Using an instant password 153 Using a supervisor...
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... problems 174 Internet problems 175 The Windows® operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive... computing habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
... problems 174 Internet problems 175 The Windows® operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive... computing habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
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... up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is in serious...
... up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is in serious...
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... To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer for the first time you may want...
... To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer for the first time you may want...
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... with the computer's power on page 50. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may damage the computer, the module, or both. Allow the module(s)... to cool to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed...
... with the computer's power on page 50. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may damage the computer, the module, or both. Allow the module(s)... to cool to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed...
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... work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. If the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. If only one or two memory modules. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the ...operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place...
... work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. If the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. If only one or two memory modules. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the ...operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place...
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L730 series Memory module slot cover Front of computer L740 series L750 series Memory module slot cover L770 series Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130.
L730 series Memory module slot cover Front of computer L740 series L750 series Memory module slot cover L770 series Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130.
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... you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. Back of computer Back of computer L730 series L740 ...series Back of computer L750 series L770 series (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the...
... you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. Back of computer Back of computer L730 series L740 ...series Back of computer L750 series L770 series (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the...
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... sides, avoiding any contact with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on page 59. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. NOTE If no memory slot is to be installed, it must be installed in the socket. NOTE If... your system has the memory modules stacked on the underside of the computer. If only one another, you must remove the top...
... sides, avoiding any contact with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on page 59. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. NOTE If no memory slot is to be installed, it must be installed in the socket. NOTE If... your system has the memory modules stacked on the underside of the computer. If only one another, you must remove the top...
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... module to seat the module into the latches at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the... should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the socket. These latches should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of...
... module to seat the module into the latches at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the... should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the socket. These latches should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of...
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.... Make sure to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a...top slot. Using your computer on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC ...
.... Make sure to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a...top slot. Using your computer on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC ...
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...loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on . Removing a memory module If you can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 62. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. You can ... setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the...
...loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on . Removing a memory module If you can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 62. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. You can ... setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the...
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When Safe Mode is highlighted, then press Enter. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. The memory module pops up normally. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which ... you turn on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could be a sign that you must remove the top module first ...
When Safe Mode is highlighted, then press Enter. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. The memory module pops up normally. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which ... you turn on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could be a sign that you must remove the top module first ...
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... the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly... battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
... the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly... battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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...to back up squarely with the socket latches. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 52), and then check that the module is displayed below the System... NOTE From time to recover your permission. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) Recovery of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on...
...to back up squarely with the socket latches. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 52), and then check that the module is displayed below the System... NOTE From time to recover your permission. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) Recovery of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on...
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You must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved ... seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer...
You must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved ... seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer...
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... mode. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using.... when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after...
... mode. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using.... when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after...
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... computer returns to the screen(s) you first need to enable them using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. If...
... computer returns to the screen(s) you first need to enable them using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. If...