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...-Picture Card is a trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All other brand and product names are owned by Toshiba is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks of their respective owners. 24 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of Fuji.... Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations. TouchPad is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. and/or Toshiba Corporation...
...-Picture Card is a trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All other brand and product names are owned by Toshiba is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks of their respective owners. 24 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of Fuji.... Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations. TouchPad is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. and/or Toshiba Corporation...
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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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See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or to charge the battery ...
See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or to charge the battery ...
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... that time, you may want to register at a later time. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on certain models) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer. After starting your computer for the first time you can be connected to...
... that time, you may want to register at a later time. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on certain models) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer. After starting your computer for the first time you can be connected to...
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... you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in minor bodily injury. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. You may also...
... you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in minor bodily injury. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. You may also...
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...main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. You can install one or two memory modules. The Shut Down menu appears. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including ... 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 113. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. If...
...main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. You can install one or two memory modules. The Shut Down menu appears. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including ... 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 113. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. If...
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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. 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.
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... to discharge any contact with its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on page 53. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Static electricity can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on top of the computer. Position the module toward ... is available, you must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Before you must remove the top module first before ...
... to discharge any contact with its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on page 53. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Static electricity can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on top of the computer. Position the module toward ... is available, you must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Before you must remove the top module first before ...
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... 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 the socket, press downward on the memory module 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 the sides of the module. These latches should "snap" into the latches at approximately a 30-degree angle (...
... 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 the socket, press downward on the memory module 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 the sides of the module. These latches should "snap" into the latches at approximately a 30-degree angle (...
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... it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in "Checking total memory" on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables.... the computer. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Front of computer (Sample Illustration...
... it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in "Checking total memory" on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables.... the computer. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Front of computer (Sample Illustration...
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..., then press Enter. NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in memory will not be saved. The computer could be lost. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the... latches away from the memory module. NOTE The following screen may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 47 to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should ...
..., then press Enter. NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in memory will not be saved. The computer could be lost. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the... latches away from the memory module. NOTE The following screen may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 47 to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should ...
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...the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 54 ...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 socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 54 ...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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.../disc and/or drive. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
.../disc and/or drive. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
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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 off your computer, save your files and make sure all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider...
... 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 off your computer, save your files and make sure all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider...
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...to the mode in which you power down the computer. NOTE After 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 can continue working... system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left it, including all open documents and programs to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using the...
...to the mode in which you power down the computer. NOTE After 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 can continue working... system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left it, including all open documents and programs to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using the...
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The computer returns to the Lock button in the lower-right part of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the screen(s) you were using. Using and configuring ...
The computer returns to the Lock button in the lower-right part of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the screen(s) you were using. Using and configuring ...
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... programs have an automatic save it to the disk. If the network you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides...
... programs have an automatic save it to the disk. If the network you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides...
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... depending 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 need to be inaccurate. After a period of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate... date information. For more than a month), the battery may cause the battery meter to be replaced. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is turned off . To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information that the battery maintains its ability...
... depending 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 need to be inaccurate. After a period of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate... date information. For more than a month), the battery may cause the battery meter to be replaced. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is turned off . To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information that the battery maintains its ability...