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... companies. Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury. Disposal of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. TouchPad is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are registered trademarks of Toshiba Corporation. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film...eiae.org. Wi-Fi is under license. 24 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations. Secure Digital and SD are owned by Toshiba is a registered trademark of such marks by the Bluetooth...
... companies. Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury. Disposal of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. TouchPad is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are registered trademarks of Toshiba Corporation. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film...eiae.org. Wi-Fi is under license. 24 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations. Secure Digital and SD are owned by Toshiba is a registered trademark of such marks by the Bluetooth...
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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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... computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the...
... computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the...
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... "Setting up your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on ...Toshiba 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your software" on certain models) Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your computer. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba...
... "Setting up your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on ...Toshiba 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your software" on certain models) Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your computer. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba...
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...again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the computer for this procedure. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex ...not turn 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. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The surrounding area may want...
...again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the computer for this procedure. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex ...not turn 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. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The surrounding area may want...
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...Click Shut Down. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. You can install one or two memory modules. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 113. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow ... information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 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 may damage the computer, the module, or both.
...Click Shut Down. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. You can install one or two memory modules. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 113. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow ... information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 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 may damage the computer, the module, or both.
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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. 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.
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...you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up . Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 53. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you must ...antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Static electricity can damage the memory module. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the connector may have built up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. Position the module...
...you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up . Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 53. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you must ...antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Static electricity can damage the memory module. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the connector may have built up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. Position the module...
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... into the socket 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the memory module These latches should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the 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 approximately a 30-degree angle (to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket.
... into the socket 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the memory module These latches should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the 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 approximately a 30-degree angle (to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket.
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... the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "...now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 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. You can ...
... the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "...now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 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. You can ...
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... 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 remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. NOTE If.... When Safe Mode is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is in memory will not be lost. The computer could be a sign that you turn on top of the above cases, the Sleep ...
... 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 remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. NOTE If.... When Safe Mode is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is in memory will not be lost. The computer could be a sign that you turn on top of the above cases, the Sleep ...
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... to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the...
... to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the...
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... main battery. You must turn off your work. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you have more than one of...
... main battery. You must turn off your work. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you have more than one of...
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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 open programs and files you left it first saves the...
... 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 open programs and files you left it first saves the...
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Sleep saves the current state 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 after ... shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, 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 were using Sleep, see...
Sleep saves the current state 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 after ... shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, 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 were using Sleep, see...
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... display panel, depending on /off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in the lower-right part of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off light glows blue. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it into a low-power mode. The computer saves the status of the Start...
... display panel, depending on /off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in the lower-right part of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off light glows blue. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it into a low-power mode. The computer saves the status of the Start...
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... preset intervals. See "Saving your work since you save feature that can be activated. Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Your work " on page 91 for details. 84
... preset intervals. See "Saving your work since you save feature that can be activated. Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Your work " on page 91 for details. 84
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...computer on AC power. The RTC battery charges only while the computer is helpful to retain a charge. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is turned off . This may shorten the life of the battery, and may cause the battery meter to your ... computer is recommended that stores your system), for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see "Maintaining your Toshiba notebook computer. Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product ...
...computer on AC power. The RTC battery charges only while the computer is helpful to retain a charge. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is turned off . This may shorten the life of the battery, and may cause the battery meter to your ... computer is recommended that stores your system), for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see "Maintaining your Toshiba notebook computer. Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product ...