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... your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Wi-Fi is a trademark of PCMCIA. TouchPad is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are those of Sony Corporation. MultiMediaCard and MMC are .... ConfigFree is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. All other countries. 24 Trademarks Satellite is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. xD-Picture Card is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Secure Digital and SD are either registered trademarks or ...
... your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Wi-Fi is a trademark of PCMCIA. TouchPad is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are those of Sony Corporation. MultiMediaCard and MMC are .... ConfigFree is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. All other countries. 24 Trademarks Satellite is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. xD-Picture Card is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Secure Digital and SD are either registered trademarks or ...
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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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... Welcome screen click Next to your computer. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor.
... Welcome screen click Next to your computer. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor.
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... updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your software. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your product. Failure 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...
... updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your software. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your product. Failure 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...
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.... Failure to increase the computer's memory if you turn on the base of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the computer for this... computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. See "Setting up your software" on page 40. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to room temperature before they have cooled. Allow...
.... Failure to increase the computer's memory if you turn on the base of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the computer for this... computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. See "Setting up your software" on page 40. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to room temperature before they have cooled. Allow...
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... main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "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. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. 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 Hibernation mode, data will be lost. Start (...
... main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "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. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. 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 Hibernation mode, data will be lost. Start (...
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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. 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.
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...you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to... discharge any contact with its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on page 53. Before you must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any static electricity you may cause...
...you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to... discharge any contact with its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on page 53. Before you must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any static electricity you may cause...
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...module to seat the module into the latches at approximately a 30-degree angle (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 the socket, press downward on the... memory module Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the socket. These latches should "snap" into place securely with the ...
...module to seat the module into the latches at approximately a 30-degree angle (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 the socket, press downward on the... memory module Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the socket. These latches should "snap" into place securely with the ...
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.... 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. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. You can verify that the computer has recognized...Re-insert the main battery. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in place. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level...
.... 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. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. You can verify that the computer has recognized...Re-insert the main battery. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in place. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level...
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...mode. NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. When Safe Mode is best to press Enter to go into Safe ...Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. NOTE The following screen may appear when you turn it is suggested, this could...up the next time you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is in "Installing a memory module" on page 47 to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back...
...mode. NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. When Safe Mode is best to press Enter to go into Safe ...Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. NOTE The following screen may appear when you turn it is suggested, this could...up the next time you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is in "Installing a memory module" on page 47 to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back...
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... the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree...using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches....
... the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree...using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches....
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It is being accessed, you to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your work. Options for turning off the computer Depending on ...
It is being accessed, you to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your work. Options for turning off the computer Depending on ...
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... your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on how to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all open programs and files you left off.
... your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on how to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all open programs and files you left off.
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...Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will be lost. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 74 Getting Started Turning ...off . 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 ...
...Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will be lost. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 74 Getting Started Turning ...off . 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 ...
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... all open programs and files to the screen(s) you put the computer in Sleep mode. The Shut Down menu appears. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you can start up the...
... all open programs and files to the screen(s) you put the computer in Sleep mode. The Shut Down menu appears. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you can start up the...
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... frequently. Your work " on page 91 for details. 84 See "Saving your software documentation for further information. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature saves your file to the disk.
... frequently. Your work " on page 91 for details. 84 See "Saving your software documentation for further information. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature saves your file to the disk.
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... is powered on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port ...replicator (if applicable to perform at the time of individual components. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to your battery" on page 111. After a period of the battery, and may cause the battery...
... is powered on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port ...replicator (if applicable to perform at the time of individual components. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to your battery" on page 111. After a period of the battery, and may cause the battery...