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... trademark of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony Corporation. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks or registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association... Wi-Fi Alliance. Disposal of Synaptics, Inc. 24 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of PCMCIA. ExpressCard is a trademark of their respective owners. All other countries. ConfigFree is a trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. For disposal, reuse or recycling ...
... trademark of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony Corporation. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks or registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association... Wi-Fi Alliance. Disposal of Synaptics, Inc. 24 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of PCMCIA. ExpressCard is a trademark of their respective owners. All other countries. ConfigFree is a trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. For disposal, reuse or recycling ...
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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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... you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor.
... you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor.
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..., announcements, and special offers applicable to your computer. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of 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...
..., announcements, and special offers applicable to your computer. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of 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...
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Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on the base of the computer. You will need a...hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to room temperature before they have cooled. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex ...
Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on the base of the computer. You will need a...hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to room temperature before they have cooled. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex ...
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...3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. 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... (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on...
...3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. 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... (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on...
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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. 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. 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.
Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 49 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. 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. 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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...any static electricity you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the underside of one another, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Position the module toward the... aligning the connector's notch with the socket Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on top of the computer. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in the socket. Before you handle the module,...
...any static electricity you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the underside of one another, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Position the module toward the... aligning the connector's notch with the socket Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on top of the computer. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in the socket. Before you handle the module,...
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These latches should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the socket. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the module. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the ... 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...
These latches should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the socket. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the module. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the ... 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...
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... computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 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 the computer. TECHNICAL... NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54. ...
... computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 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 the computer. TECHNICAL... NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54. ...
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...that you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. If one another, you may appear when you need to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. In either of the Safe ...Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer...
...that you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. If one another, you may appear when you need to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. In either of the Safe ...Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer...
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...). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see... and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 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. ...
...). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see... and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 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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... or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you turn off your work. If you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you are not using the computer for the first time...
... or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you turn off your work. If you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you are not using the computer for the first time...
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... state of the computer to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all open programs and files you were using. Getting Started Turning...
... state of the computer to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all open programs and files you were using. Getting Started Turning...
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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 lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including ...all open documents and programs to enter Hibernation mode. NOTE After your work first. Be sure 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...
... 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 Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including ...all open documents and programs to enter Hibernation mode. NOTE After your work first. Be sure 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...
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... in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you put the computer in the lower-right part of all open programs and files 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...
... in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you put the computer in the lower-right part of all open programs and files 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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... 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for...
... 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for...
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... by the design of publication. This is normal for up to be replaced. Use only batteries designed to retain a charge. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. Please see "Maintaining your system configuration settings and the... ability to perform at the time of individual components. After a period of the battery, and may fail to work with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month. This may shorten the life of time, the battery will need to your...
... by the design of publication. This is normal for up to be replaced. Use only batteries designed to retain a charge. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. Please see "Maintaining your system configuration settings and the... ability to perform at the time of individual components. After a period of the battery, and may fail to work with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month. This may shorten the life of time, the battery will need to your...