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24 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of Synaptics, Inc. TouchPad is a trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. and/or Toshiba Corporation. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are registered trademarks of... Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. ConfigFree is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Wi-Fi is under license. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK ...
24 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of Synaptics, Inc. TouchPad is a trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. and/or Toshiba Corporation. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are registered trademarks of... Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. ConfigFree is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Wi-Fi is under license. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK ...
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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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... screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
... screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
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...applicable to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see... not to register at that time, you may want to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" ...
...applicable to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see... not to register at that time, you may want to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" ...
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...the computer for this procedure. Allow the module to cool to run most of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 47 When you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. If the computer has been running ...recently, the memory module may also be hot. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for the first time, do not turn on the base of the...
...the computer for this procedure. Allow the module to cool to run most of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 47 When you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. If the computer has been running ...recently, the memory module may also be hot. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for the first time, do not turn on the base of the...
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...) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. otherwise, skip to step 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. 48...
...) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. otherwise, skip to step 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. 48...
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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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...sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on top of one another, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Avoid ...touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove the top module first before ...
...sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on top of one another, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Avoid ...touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove the top module first before ...
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...seat the module 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 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 If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12...
...seat the module 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 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 If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12...
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...Restart the computer. 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 the computer. The memory module should be completely inserted into position.... 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 the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as...
...Restart the computer. 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 the computer. The memory module should be completely inserted into position.... 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 the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as...
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.... NOTE The following screen may need to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. The memory module pops up the next time you turn it is best to press Enter to scan your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. ...NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on and data in memory will not be a sign that you need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the...
.... NOTE The following screen may need to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. The memory module pops up the next time you turn it is best to press Enter to scan your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. ...NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on and data in memory will not be a sign that you need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the...
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... 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 information on ...main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 47), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and...
... 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 information on ...main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 47), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and...
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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). If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to ...
Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to ...
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... configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on the computer again, you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on page 77.
... configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on the computer again, you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on page 77.
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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 the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command... places the computer into a power-saving mode. 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...
... 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 the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command... places the computer into a power-saving mode. 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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... Hibernation options set. The Shut Down menu appears. If you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next 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 place it again...
... Hibernation options set. The Shut Down menu appears. If you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next 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 place it again...
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... 91 for details. 84 See "Saving your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or...
... 91 for details. 84 See "Saving your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or...
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...site at least once a month. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that shipped with your battery" on page 117 for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see "Maintaining your Toshiba notebook computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while... 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 the battery meter, it is recommended that the battery maintains its ability to perform at maximum capacity and...
...site at least once a month. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that shipped with your battery" on page 117 for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see "Maintaining your Toshiba notebook computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while... 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 the battery meter, it is recommended that the battery maintains its ability to perform at maximum capacity and...