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ConfigFree is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. All other countries. Disposal of ...trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. As part of SD Card Association. and/or Toshiba Corporation. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are trademarks of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. Computer Disposal Information Lamp contains mercury. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are those of Synaptics, Inc. Wi-...
ConfigFree is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. All other countries. Disposal of ...trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. As part of SD Card Association. and/or Toshiba Corporation. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are trademarks of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. Computer Disposal Information Lamp contains mercury. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are those of Synaptics, Inc. Wi-...
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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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... when the power is turned on page 47. See "Connecting to a power source" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury...
... when the power is turned on page 47. See "Connecting to a power source" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury...
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..., and special offers applicable to your software. Failure to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. See "Setting up your product. Product registration can be connected to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights...
..., and special offers applicable to your software. Failure to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. See "Setting up your product. Product registration can be connected to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights...
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..., see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled...want to run most of data. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and release the power button. The on page 45.
..., see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled...want to run most of data. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and release the power button. The on page 45.
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... directions could result in Slot A. You can be installed in minor bodily injury. Allow the module to cool to be lost. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE For this procedure. Slot B is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for ...this model Slot A is in the memory module slots on may also be hot. You will be installed, it . Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing ...
... directions could result in Slot A. You can be installed in minor bodily injury. Allow the module to cool to be lost. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE For this procedure. Slot B is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for ...this model Slot A is in the memory module slots on may also be hot. You will be installed, it . Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing ...
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The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click ...Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 119. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor...
The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click ...Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 119. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor...
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... 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 underside of "Removing a memory module" on page 58. Avoid touching ... 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 computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the ...
... 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 underside of "Removing a memory module" on page 58. Avoid touching ... 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 computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the ...
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... 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 in the socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with ...its sides, avoiding any contact with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its connector. If only one another, you must be installed, it must remove the top module first before removing/installing the ...
... 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 in the socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with ...its sides, avoiding any contact with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its connector. If only one another, you must be installed, it must remove the top module first before removing/installing the ...
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...sides of the module. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. Slot B is the top slot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press ...downward on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. If the latches and cutouts do not line up ...
...sides of the module. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. Slot B is the top slot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press ...downward on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. If the latches and cutouts do not line up ...
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... battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, ...that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 53 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 60. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in Sleep or ...
... battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, ...that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 53 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 60. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in Sleep or ...
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... may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. The memory module pops up normally. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could be a sign that you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is... best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is highlighted, then press Enter. If so, consult Windows® Help...
... may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. The memory module pops up normally. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could be a sign that you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is... best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is highlighted, then press Enter. If so, consult Windows® Help...
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...System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree ... the main battery. 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change.
...System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree ... the main battery. 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change.
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... the action, click Continue; 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...
... the action, click Continue; 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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... several days or if you must turn off your computer when you are not using it for turning off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Options for turning off ) to turn off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and...
... several days or if you must turn off your computer when you are not using it for turning off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Options for turning off ) to turn off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and...
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..., the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off . Factors to memory, so that when you turn on page 83. If you left it, including all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Since Hibernation mode does...
..., the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off . Factors to memory, so that when you turn on page 83. If you left it, including all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Since Hibernation mode does...
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...unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. 80 Getting Started Turning off . Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you were using the Sleep command and the main ...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...
...unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. 80 Getting Started Turning off . Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you were using the Sleep command and the main ...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...