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... Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other brand and product names are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks of their respective companies. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are those of MultiMediaCard Association. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks...
... Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other brand and product names are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks of their respective companies. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are those of MultiMediaCard Association. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks...
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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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... be charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. NOTE...
... be charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. NOTE...
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... drive" on page 77) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 136) See "Setting up your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your software. 46 Getting Started Registering your computer with...
... drive" on page 77) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 136) See "Setting up your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your software. 46 Getting Started Registering your computer with...
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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... again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Setting up your software. 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. You may want to run most of data. The on page...
..., 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... again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Setting up your software. 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. You may want to run most of data. The on page...
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...and Slot B. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. NOTE For this procedure. If only one or two memory modules. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the bottom slot. You can be installed in ...screwdriver for this model Slot A is in the memory module slots on may also be hot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the top slot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Slot A. ...
...and Slot B. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. NOTE For this procedure. If only one or two memory modules. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the bottom slot. You can be installed in ...screwdriver for this model Slot A is in the memory module slots on may also be hot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the top slot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Slot A. ...
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..." on , begin at step 1; The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The operating system turns 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 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 locate...
..." on , begin at step 1; The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The operating system turns 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 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 locate...
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...cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its ...Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Back of "Removing a memory module" on the underside of the computer. Grease or dust on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the...
...cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its ...Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Back of "Removing a memory module" on the underside of the computer. Grease or dust on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the...
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... with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the socket 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one memory module is to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree...
... with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the socket 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one memory module is to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree...
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...the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. Back of... be installed in Slot A. 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. latch latch (Sample Illustration)... in the side of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. If only one...
...the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. Back of... be installed in Slot A. 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. latch latch (Sample Illustration)... in the side of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. If only one...
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... the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is 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 memory will not be lost. When the...turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 53 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery"...
... the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is 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 memory will not be lost. When the...turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 53 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery"...
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...bottom module. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. If one another, you ... 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. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut ...
...bottom module. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. If one another, you ... 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. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut ...
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... to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting the main battery, see ...right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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.
... to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting the main battery, see ...right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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.
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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 says, "Windows® needs your permission to continue." If...
... 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 says, "Windows® needs your permission to continue." If...
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..., Hibernate, and Sleep. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off . If you turn off the power while...
..., Hibernate, and Sleep. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off . If you turn off the power while...
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... the saved information, system settings are off the computer using the Shut down completely, but 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. Getting Started Turning...
... the saved information, system settings are off the computer using the Shut down completely, but 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. Getting Started Turning...
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Sleep saves the current 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 ... your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to save your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using Sleep, see...
Sleep saves the current 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 ... your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to save your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using Sleep, see...