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...trademark of Synaptics, Inc. TouchPad is a trademark of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Computer Disposal Information Lamp contains mercury. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are either registered trademarks ...States and/or other countries. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. and any use of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Secure Digital...
...trademark of Synaptics, Inc. TouchPad is a trademark of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Computer Disposal Information Lamp contains mercury. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are either registered trademarks ...States and/or other countries. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. and any use of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Secure Digital...
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... 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 Creating Recovery DVDs 62 Hard Disk Drive Recovery... options 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 68 Checking the HDD operating status 71 Installing drivers and applications 71 Using the Toshiba...
... 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 Creating Recovery DVDs 62 Hard Disk Drive Recovery... options 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 68 Checking the HDD operating status 71 Installing drivers and applications 71 Using the Toshiba...
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... Card Reader 138 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 139 Inserting memory media 139 Removing memory media 140 Using the i.LINK® port 140 Using an expansion device 141 Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer 141 Chapter 5: Utilities 142 TOSHIBA Assist 143 Connect 144 Secure 145 Protect & Fix 146 Optimize...
... Card Reader 138 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 139 Inserting memory media 139 Removing memory media 140 Using the i.LINK® port 140 Using an expansion device 141 Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer 141 Chapter 5: Utilities 142 TOSHIBA Assist 143 Connect 144 Secure 145 Protect & Fix 146 Optimize...
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Contents 33 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility...........157 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility 158 Booting from a bootable SD card 159 Mouse Utility 160 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 163 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......163 USB Sleep and Charge 163 Enabling USB Sleep ...
Contents 33 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility...........157 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility 158 Booting from a bootable SD card 159 Mouse Utility 160 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 163 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......163 USB Sleep and Charge 163 Enabling USB Sleep ...
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34 Contents A plan of action 184 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........185 Memory problems 186 Power and the batteries 187 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 189 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........191 Optical drive problems ...backup in the Windows® operating system 202 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 207 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 208 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Application Cards 212 Using the ...
34 Contents A plan of action 184 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........185 Memory problems 186 Power and the batteries 187 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 189 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........191 Optical drive problems ...backup in the Windows® operating system 202 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 207 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 208 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Application Cards 212 Using the ...
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...'s cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction...
...'s cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction...
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46 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 75... devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by double-clicking the Toshiba Resources icon ...
46 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 75... devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by double-clicking the Toshiba Resources icon ...
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... popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 45. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You may want to run most of data.... Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you turn off light glows green. (Sample...
... popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 45. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You may want to run most of data.... Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you turn off light glows green. (Sample...
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...slot. Slot B is to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury. If only one or two memory modules. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the top slot. Failure to be installed in Slot A. You can be installed, it . Avoid... with the computer's power on the base of the computer. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may also be lost. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, ...
...slot. Slot B is to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury. If only one or two memory modules. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the top slot. Failure to be installed in Slot A. You can be installed, it . Avoid... with the computer's power on the base of the computer. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may also be lost. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, ...
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... off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 54 Getting...) If the computer is on page 119. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main ...
... off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 54 Getting...) If the computer is on page 119. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main ...
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...a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector ... electricity can retrieve them later. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. Back of "Removing a memory module" on page 58. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module ...
...a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector ... electricity can retrieve them later. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. Back of "Removing a memory module" on page 58. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module ...
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... slot. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of one memory module is to be installed, ...Slot A is the top slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the socket If only one another, you must be installed in the socket. Position...
... slot. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of one memory module is to be installed, ...Slot A is the top slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the socket If only one another, you must be installed in the socket. Position...
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These latches should be installed in Slot A. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. If...in the side of the module. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one memory module is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting... the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is the top slot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the...
These latches should be installed in Slot A. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. If...in the side of the module. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one memory module is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting... the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is the top slot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the...
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... cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You ...must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 60. Do not try to work. The computer could hang up the computer.
... cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You ...must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 60. Do not try to work. The computer could hang up the computer.
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... pops up normally. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® ...should boot back up slightly. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could be a sign that you may appear when you turn on top of the Safe Mode options is...
... pops up normally. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® ...should boot back up slightly. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could be a sign that you may appear when you turn on top of the Safe Mode options is...
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... To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right... side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one...
... To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right... side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one...
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... software features or utilities. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 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 53), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and...
... software features or utilities. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 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 53), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and...
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... off your computer in -use light are using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you are not using it for a while. 78 Getting Started Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the...
... off your computer in -use light are using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you are not using it for a while. 78 Getting Started Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the...
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... mode" on page 83. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to where you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider...
... mode" on page 83. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to where you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider...
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... down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will be lost. Be sure to save any open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low,...to consider 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...
... down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will be lost. Be sure to save any open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low,...to consider 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...
