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... of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 25 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are ...disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Wi-Fi is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. ExpressCard is a trademark ...
... of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 25 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are ...disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Wi-Fi is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. ExpressCard is a trademark ...
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... the computer for the first time 45 Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 58 Hard...
... the computer for the first time 45 Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 58 Hard...
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... Removing an ExpressCard 129 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 130 Inserting memory media 130 Removing memory media 131 Chapter 5: Utilities 132 TOSHIBA Assist 133 Connect 134 Optimize 135 TOSHIBA Application Installer 136 Mouse Utility 137 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 138 TOSHIBA Accessibility 139 ConfigFree 140 Getting Started 140 ConfigFree® Utilities 141 Chapter...
... Removing an ExpressCard 129 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 130 Inserting memory media 130 Removing memory media 131 Chapter 5: Utilities 132 TOSHIBA Assist 133 Connect 134 Optimize 135 TOSHIBA Application Installer 136 Mouse Utility 137 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 138 TOSHIBA Accessibility 139 ConfigFree 140 Getting Started 140 ConfigFree® Utilities 141 Chapter...
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Contents 31 Resolving a hardware conflict 149 A plan of action 150 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........150 Memory problems 151 Power and the batteries 152 Keyboard problems 153 Display problems 154 Disk drive problems 156 Optical drive problems 158 ...and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 170 If you need further assistance 174 Before you contact Toshiba 174 Contacting Toshiba 175 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 175 Toshiba's worldwide offices 176 Appendix A: Hot Keys 178 Hot Keys 178 Hot key functions 179 Volume Mute 179 Password ...
Contents 31 Resolving a hardware conflict 149 A plan of action 150 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........150 Memory problems 151 Power and the batteries 152 Keyboard problems 153 Display problems 154 Disk drive problems 156 Optical drive problems 158 ...and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 170 If you need further assistance 174 Before you contact Toshiba 174 Contacting Toshiba 175 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 175 Toshiba's worldwide offices 176 Appendix A: Hot Keys 178 Hot Keys 178 Hot key functions 179 Volume Mute 179 Password ...
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... password, choose a picture to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. To use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
... password, choose a picture to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. To use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
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See "Setting up your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 67) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using... offers applicable to your software. If you decide not to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your computer for the first time you must be connected to register at that time, you can be...
See "Setting up your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 67) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using... offers applicable to your software. If you decide not to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your computer for the first time you must be connected to register at that time, you can be...
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... operating system has loaded completely. You may want to run most of data. 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 power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When...
... operating system has loaded completely. You may want to run most of data. 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 power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When...
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...room temperature before they have cooled. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that ...may damage the computer, the module, or both. You can be hot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. The surrounding area may also be installed in good condition. You will need...
...room temperature before they have cooled. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that ...may damage the computer, the module, or both. You can be hot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. The surrounding area may also be installed in good condition. You will need...
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...3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover The Shut Down menu appears. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the... the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 108. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor...
...3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover The Shut Down menu appears. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the... the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 108. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor...
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... handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 50 Getting...
... handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 50 Getting...
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... approximately a 30-degree angle (to be installed in the socket. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. Slot B is the top slot.If only one another, you... module first before removing/installing the bottom module. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the socket NOTE For this model Slot A is to the horizontal surface of one...
... approximately a 30-degree angle (to be installed in the socket. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. Slot B is the top slot.If only one another, you... module first before removing/installing the bottom module. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the socket NOTE For this model Slot A is to the horizontal surface of one...
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... to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket. These latches should be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place. latch latch (Sample Illustration) ...the module to be installed, it using the screws. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the memory module Do not force the memory module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the module...
... to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket. These latches should be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place. latch latch (Sample Illustration) ...the module to be installed, it using the screws. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the memory module Do not force the memory module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the module...
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...now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 55. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. In either of the above cases, the Sleep ...configuration will be saved. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 110. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information ...
...now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 55. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. In either of the above cases, the Sleep ...configuration will be saved. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 110. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information ...
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... your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. When Safe Mode is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: Memory modules If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2... is suggested, this could be a sign that you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows®...
... your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. When Safe Mode is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: Memory modules If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2... is suggested, this could be a sign that you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows®...
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... of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 110. 6 Turn the computer ...right side 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 computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one...
... of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 110. 6 Turn the computer ...right side 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 computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one...
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... configured with your computer 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 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 48), and then check that the module is a security feature to prevent programs or...
... configured with your computer 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 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 48), and then check that the module is a security feature to prevent programs or...
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... order to upgrade your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to turn off your computer, save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 70 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power... Down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the Shut Down option to hard disk.
... order to upgrade your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to turn off your computer, save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 70 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power... Down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the Shut Down option to hard disk.
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... to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the 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... starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left off. Sleep saves the current 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 ...
... to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the 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... starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left off. Sleep saves the current 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 ...
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... Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to enable them...
... Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to enable them...
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See "Saving your software documentation for further information. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. Your work " on page 88 for details. 81 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to ...
See "Saving your software documentation for further information. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. Your work " on page 88 for details. 81 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to ...