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...Memory Stick Duo are trademarks of SD Card Association. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. 29 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba... of their respective companies. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are those of this product may be regulated due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in this product may contain...
...Memory Stick Duo are trademarks of SD Card Association. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. 29 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba... of their respective companies. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are those of this product may be regulated due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in this product may contain...
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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 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 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 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 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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... 147 Using an instant password 147 Using a supervisor password 148 Using a user password 149 Deleting a user password 150 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........153 Mouse Utility 154 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TOSHIBA Button Support 158 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160
... 147 Using an instant password 147 Using a supervisor password 148 Using a user password 149 Deleting a user password 150 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........153 Mouse Utility 154 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TOSHIBA Button Support 158 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160
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... problems 171 Internet problems 171 The Windows® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system...computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
... problems 171 Internet problems 171 The Windows® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system...computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
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... block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory.
... block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory.
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.... Follow the on page 51. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting up your software When you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. ..."Setting up your software. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (...
.... Follow the on page 51. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting up your software When you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. ..."Setting up your software. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (...
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..., turn off the computer using the Start menu. You can be lost. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. The surrounding area may also be hot. To avoid damaging...
..., turn off the computer using the Start menu. You can be lost. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. The surrounding area may also be hot. To avoid damaging...
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... the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in Slot A. If only one memory module is on page 120. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot.
... the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in Slot A. If only one memory module is on page 120. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot.
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... electricity you can damage the memory module. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may have built up. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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 screw and the cover in a safe place ...
... electricity you can damage the memory module. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may have built up. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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 screw and the cover in a safe place ...
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...you must remove a module by its 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 memory module is the top slot. NOTE For this model, Slot A is available, you must be installed in...toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with 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 performing steps 2-3 of the computer. Grease or dust on the computer. NOTE If no...
...you must remove a module by its 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 memory module is the top slot. NOTE For this model, Slot A is available, you must be installed in...toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with 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 performing steps 2-3 of the computer. Grease or dust on the computer. NOTE If no...
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... the socket and level when secured in the side of the module to seat the module into position. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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... into the socket 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 the latches at the sides of the socket. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the ...
... the socket and level when secured in the side of the module to seat the module into position. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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... into the socket 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 the latches at the sides of the socket. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the ...
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...on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or ...possibly resulting in serious injury. In this model, Slot A is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. Slot B...
...on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or ...possibly resulting in serious injury. In this model, Slot A is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. Slot B...
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...it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on and data in memory will not be lost. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on . The computer could hang up the next time you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in ...can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. If you can damage ...
...it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on and data in memory will not be lost. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on . The computer could hang up the next time you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in ...can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. If you can damage ...
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...installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module The memory module pops up normally. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following screen may ...need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally...
...installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module The memory module pops up normally. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following screen may ...need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally...
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... your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To do this condition, observe the following...computer right side up. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work . 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to work surface before restarting...
... your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To do this condition, observe the following...computer right side up. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work . 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to work surface before restarting...
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...will quickly and automatically return to where you left off. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. TECHNICAL NOTE: ... computer is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using 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 computer for a while. If you are off the...
...will quickly and automatically return to where you left off. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. TECHNICAL NOTE: ... computer is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using 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 computer for a while. If you are off the...
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... your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and... computer using the Hibernation or Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on how to save any open documents and programs to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off.
... your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and... computer using the Hibernation or Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on how to save any open documents and programs to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off.
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If you put the computer in the lower-right corner of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. The ON/OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer is configured, you can place it ...
If you put the computer in the lower-right corner of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. The ON/OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer is configured, you can place it ...
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... further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work " on page 99 for details. 93 See your work frequently. This feature saves your...
... further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work " on page 99 for details. 93 See your work frequently. This feature saves your...
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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 the battery, and may not charge while the computer is recommended that the battery maintains its ability to ...to fully discharge the battery periodically. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information included with your Toshiba computer. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that provides power when you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. You can recharge it is...
...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 the battery, and may not charge while the computer is recommended that the battery maintains its ability to ...to fully discharge the battery periodically. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information included with your Toshiba computer. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that provides power when you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. You can recharge it is...