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...Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD Card Association. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of their respective companies. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba..., DirectShow, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Synaptics, Inc. Adobe and Photoshop are owned by Toshiba is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other brand and product names are those of MultiMediaCard ...
...Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD Card Association. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of their respective companies. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba..., DirectShow, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Synaptics, Inc. Adobe and Photoshop are owned by Toshiba is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other brand and product names are those of MultiMediaCard ...
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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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.... 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software" on page 42. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your software setup choices. Your computer contains...
.... 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software" on page 42. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your software setup choices. Your computer contains...
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Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse... Internet. If you decide not to register at a later time. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. NOTE To register online, you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product....
Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse... Internet. If you decide not to register at a later time. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. NOTE To register online, you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product....
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..., the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for the first time, do not turn... off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Failure to increase the computer's memory if you turn on ...
..., the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for the first time, do not turn... off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Failure to increase the computer's memory if you turn on ...
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... adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on, begin at step 1; 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. You can install one or two memory modules. 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 page 113.
... adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on, begin at step 1; 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. You can install one or two memory modules. 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 page 113.
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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. 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.
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... the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up . NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Before you handle the module, touch a... 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. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. NOTE If your system...
... the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up . NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Before you handle the module, touch a... 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. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. NOTE If your system...
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... 12-13. These latches should "snap" 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...
... 12-13. These latches should "snap" 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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... on page 54. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 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. 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. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer...
... on page 54. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 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. 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. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer...
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...If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. ...press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The memory module pops up normally. NOTE The following screen may need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, ...
...If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. ...press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The memory module pops up normally. NOTE The following screen may need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, ...
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...Control Panel, and then System. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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... installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Front of the slot. For more ...
...Control Panel, and then System. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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... installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Front of the slot. For more ...
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Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). It is a good idea to turn off . If you to lose your computer when you are not using the computer for the first time, leave ...
Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). It is a good idea to turn off . If you to lose your computer when you are not using the computer for the first time, leave ...
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... to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While 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 left off. Getting Started Turning...
... to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While 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 left off. Getting Started Turning...
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... when 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. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer..., your unsaved information will try to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all open documents and programs to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79.
... when 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. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer..., your unsaved information will try to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all open documents and programs to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79.
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... /off light blinks amber indicating the computer is configured, you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer using . The on /off the computer 79 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Getting Started Turning off light glows blue. Once the computer...
... /off light blinks amber indicating the computer is configured, you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer using . The on /off the computer 79 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Getting Started Turning off light glows blue. Once the computer...
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... your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature saves your work " on page 91 for details. 84 Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the disk. See...
... your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature saves your work " on page 91 for details. 84 Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the disk. See...
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...of time, the battery will need to your system configuration settings and the current time and date information. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to be ...specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of publication. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. This is normal for procedures....
...of time, the battery will need to your system configuration settings and the current time and date information. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to be ...specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of publication. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. This is normal for procedures....