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...Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the search bar. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Vista... or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All other countries. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Other...
...Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the search bar. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Vista... or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All other countries. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Other...
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Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 52 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 62 Recovering...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 52 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 62 Recovering...
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... instant password 146 Using a supervisor password 147 Using a user password 148 Deleting a user password 149 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 150 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 151 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........152 Mouse Utility 153 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 154 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 156 TOSHIBA Button Support 157 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160
... instant password 146 Using a supervisor password 147 Using a user password 148 Deleting a user password 149 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 150 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 151 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........152 Mouse Utility 153 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 154 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 156 TOSHIBA Button Support 157 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160
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... The Windows® operating system can help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound... habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
... The Windows® operating system can help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound... habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
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... if your computer is in serious injury. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Read the "Provide...
... if your computer is in serious injury. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Read the "Provide...
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NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 51. See "Setting up your software. You may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 78) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard...
NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 51. See "Setting up your software. You may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 78) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard...
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...The surrounding area may be hot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE For this procedure. If only one or two memory modules. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the bottom slot. Allow the module(s) to cool... follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Slot A. You can be lost. Slot B is in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. You will be ...
...The surrounding area may be hot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE For this procedure. If only one or two memory modules. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the bottom slot. Allow the module(s) to cool... follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Slot A. You can be lost. Slot B is in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. You will be ...
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... information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 120. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu ...off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover The Shut Down menu appears. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer...
... information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 120. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu ...off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover The Shut Down menu appears. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer...
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... to discharge any static electricity you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the...retrieve them later. 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. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 6 Using a small...
... to discharge any static electricity you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the...retrieve them later. 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. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 6 Using a small...
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... this model Slot A is to the horizontal surface of one memory module is the bottom slot. 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. ...Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to be installed, it must remove the top module first before removing/installing the...
... this model Slot A is to the horizontal surface of one memory module is the bottom slot. 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. ...Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to be installed, it must remove the top module first before removing/installing the...
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...) 57 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 position. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module. If the latches and cutouts do not line up ...correctly, repeat steps 12-13. If only one memory module is the top slot. Slot B is to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in Slot A. These latches should be installed...
...) 57 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 position. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module. If the latches and cutouts do not line up ...correctly, repeat steps 12-13. If only one memory module is the top slot. Slot B is to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in Slot A. These latches should be installed...
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... battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 53 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. You... main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on . Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in...
... battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 53 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. You... main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on . Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in...
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... If your internal storage 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 top of one another, you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. If one of..., this could be a sign that you may appear when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows®...
... If your internal storage 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 top of one another, you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. If one of..., this could be a sign that you may appear when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 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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...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 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket ...latches. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re...
...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 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket ...latches. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re...
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...to save your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to turn off your computer, save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you change your mind and decide to continue working after turning off the computer using the Shut Down option to the internal storage drive...you left off. You must turn off your computer in order to where you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more ...
...to save your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to turn off your computer, save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you change your mind and decide to continue working after turning off the computer using the Shut Down option to the internal storage drive...you left off. You must turn off your computer in order to where you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more ...
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Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. 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 ... mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 85. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 87. Be sure to save any open programs and files you left...
Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. 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 ... mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 85. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 87. Be sure to save any open programs and files you left...
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... Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to the memory, turns off the computer 2 Click Sleep. The ON/OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer is in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically...
... Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to the memory, turns off the computer 2 Click Sleep. The ON/OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer is in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically...
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... 98 for details. ❖ Back up because it unless you will lose all work since you must restart your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on a regular basis...
... 98 for details. ❖ Back up because it unless you will lose all work since you must restart your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on a regular basis...
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... 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 time, the battery will need to be replaced. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information...for procedures. After a period of publication. To ensure that stores your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity...
... 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 time, the battery will need to be replaced. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information...for procedures. After a period of publication. To ensure that stores your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity...
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... into a live electrical outlet. NOTE Depending on your computer is using all of battery capacity. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. The battery may only charge...
... into a live electrical outlet. NOTE Depending on your computer is using all of battery capacity. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. The battery may only charge...