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...Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the search bar. xD-Picture Card is under license. All other countries. 27 Trademarks Tecra, Accupoint, and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. Memory Stick, Memory...contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the ...
...Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the search bar. xD-Picture Card is under license. All other countries. 27 Trademarks Tecra, Accupoint, and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. Memory Stick, Memory...contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the ...
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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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... Setting 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, memory, and PC Cards. Using your computer is in Sleep mode). These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or...
... Setting 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, memory, and PC Cards. Using your computer is in Sleep mode). These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or...
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..., and special offers applicable to your product. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 45. See "Setting up your software. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the...
..., and special offers applicable to your product. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 45. See "Setting up your software. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the...
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... operating system has loaded completely. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. See "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...
... operating system has loaded completely. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. See "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...
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... the computer is in minor bodily injury. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Avoid... before replacing it must be installed in good condition. Slot B is the top slot. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may damage the computer, the module, or both. The surrounding area may also be lost. If only one or two...
... the computer is in minor bodily injury. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Avoid... before replacing it must be installed in good condition. Slot B is the top slot. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may damage the computer, the module, or both. The surrounding area may also be lost. If only one or two...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 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 ...to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the...
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 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 ...to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the...
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... on the connector may have built up. 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 connector. 10...touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Back of "Removing a memory module" on page 58. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of ...
... on the connector may have built up. 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 connector. 10...touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Back of "Removing a memory module" on page 58. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of ...
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... socket. Slot B is to the horizontal surface of one memory module is the top slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector.... Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to be installed, it must remove the top module first before removing/installing the...
... socket. Slot B is to the horizontal surface of one memory module is the top slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector.... Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to be installed, it must remove the top module first before removing/installing the...
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...should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the socket. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the module. Back of the module to be installed, it must be... and level when secured in place. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. These latches should be installed in Slot A. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Getting...
...should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the socket. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the module. Back of the module to be installed, it must be... and level when secured in place. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. These latches should be installed in Slot A. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Getting...
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... saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation...battery. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory" on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can now continue...
... saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation...battery. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory" on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can now continue...
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If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up normally. When Safe Mode is highlighted, then press Enter. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart ... one another, you turn on top 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 may appear when you must ...
If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up normally. When Safe Mode is highlighted, then press Enter. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart ... one another, you turn on top 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 may appear when you must ...
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...the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. 60 Getting Started Adding... memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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. For more...
...the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. 60 Getting Started Adding... memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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. For more...
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... DVDs" on page 62. 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...
... DVDs" on page 62. 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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... the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 78 Getting Started Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option available for the first...
... the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 78 Getting Started Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option available for the first...
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... 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 on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to where you left it first saves the current state...
... 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 on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to where you left it first saves the current state...
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... choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you left off. For information on page 85. If you...and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period 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 ...
... choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you left off. For information on page 85. If you...and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period 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 ...