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24 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba Corporation. All other countries. and/or Toshiba Corporation. ExpressCard is ...a trademark of Sony Corporation. Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury. ConfigFree is a trademark of their respective owners. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, ...
24 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba Corporation. All other countries. and/or Toshiba Corporation. ExpressCard is ...a trademark of Sony Corporation. Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury. ConfigFree is a trademark of their respective owners. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, ...
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... Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 54 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling...
... Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 54 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling...
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... 134 Removing an ExpressCard 134 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 135 Inserting memory media 136 Removing memory media 136 Using the i.LINK® port 137 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 138 TOSHIBA Assist 139 Connect 140 Secure 141 Protect & Fix 142 Optimize 143 TOSHIBA Application Installer 144 Setting passwords 145 Using an instant password 145 Using...
... 134 Removing an ExpressCard 134 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 135 Inserting memory media 136 Removing memory media 136 Using the i.LINK® port 137 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 138 TOSHIBA Assist 139 Connect 140 Secure 141 Protect & Fix 142 Optimize 143 TOSHIBA Application Installer 144 Setting passwords 145 Using an instant password 145 Using...
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... Support 154 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 TOSHIBA Accessibility 156 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint utility limitations 157 Fingerprint Enrollment 157 Fingerprint Logon 159 Power-on Security 159 Control Center 160 Password ... 177 The Windows® operating system can help you 178 Resolving a hardware conflict 178 A plan of action 178 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........179 Memory problems 180 Power and the batteries 181 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 Optical drive problems 186 Sound system problems 187...
... Support 154 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 TOSHIBA Accessibility 156 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint utility limitations 157 Fingerprint Enrollment 157 Fingerprint Logon 159 Power-on Security 159 Control Center 160 Password ... 177 The Windows® operating system can help you 178 Resolving a hardware conflict 178 A plan of action 178 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........179 Memory problems 180 Power and the batteries 181 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 Optical drive problems 186 Sound system problems 187...
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... power or to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer...
... power or to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer...
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Failure to your product. See "Setting up your software. If you decide not to register at that time, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "... icon on page 40. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. After starting your computer for the first time you can ...
Failure to your product. See "Setting up your software. If you decide not to register at that time, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "... icon on page 40. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. After starting your computer for the first time you can ...
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... could result in good condition. The surrounding area may be hot. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to room temperature before they have cooled. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 40. Avoid touching the cover...
... could result in good condition. The surrounding area may be hot. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to room temperature before they have cooled. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 40. Avoid touching the cover...
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... "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 113. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in Sleep or... Shut Down. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The operating system turns...
... "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 113. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in Sleep or... Shut Down. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The operating system turns...
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Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two screws that you can retrieve them later. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the two screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 49 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover.
Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two screws that you can retrieve them later. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the two screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 49 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover.
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... from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the underside of one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. ...11 Pick up . Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on top of the computer. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket NOTE If your...
... from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the underside of one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. ...11 Pick up . Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on top of the computer. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket NOTE If your...
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If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the module. latch ... (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module 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 place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the ...
If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the module. latch ... (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module 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 place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the ...
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... installed for the computer to work. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54.... Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in place. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect...
... installed for the computer to work. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54.... Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in place. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect...
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... If you need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 47 to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. ...: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be a sign...
... If you need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 47 to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. ...: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be a sign...
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... a charged battery" on page 47), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. TECHNICAL NOTE:... You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears....
... a charged battery" on page 47), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. TECHNICAL NOTE:... You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears....
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... if you are off. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you turn off your computer in -use light are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even...
... if you are off. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you turn off your computer in -use light are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even...
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... TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer, 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...
... TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer, 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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..., the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is in memory, you 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...
..., the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is in memory, you 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...
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...) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Sleep. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off light glows blue. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the computer 79 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Getting Started Turning off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel...
...) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Sleep. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off light glows blue. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the computer 79 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Getting Started Turning off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel...
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... your computer to reconnect, or your work since you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Your work " on page 91 for details. 84 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at...
... your computer to reconnect, or your work since you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Your work " on page 91 for details. 84 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at...
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...either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your system), for all batteries. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is continuously operated on page 111. If the computer is recommended that the battery maintains its ability to perform at...) battery. After a period of individual components. To ensure that you play DVDs while running the computer on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. It maintains this information for procedures. Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by the design of...
...either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your system), for all batteries. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is continuously operated on page 111. If the computer is recommended that the battery maintains its ability to perform at...) battery. After a period of individual components. To ensure that you play DVDs while running the computer on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. It maintains this information for procedures. Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by the design of...