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Contents 19 Setting up your software 38 Registering your computer with Toshiba 39 Adding optional external devices 39 Adding memory (optional 40 Installing a memory module 40 Removing a memory module 45 Checking total memory 46 Hard Drive Recovery 47 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 47 Creating a Recovery DVD 54 Restoring using the Recovery Media 55 Checking the...
Contents 19 Setting up your software 38 Registering your computer with Toshiba 39 Adding optional external devices 39 Adding memory (optional 40 Installing a memory module 40 Removing a memory module 45 Checking total memory 46 Hard Drive Recovery 47 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 47 Creating a Recovery DVD 54 Restoring using the Recovery Media 55 Checking the...
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... audio features 107 Recording sounds 107 Using external speakers or headphones..........108 Using the Web Camera 109 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 109 Inserting memory media 110 Removing memory media 110 Chapter 5: Utilities 112 TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator 113 TOSHIBA Application Installer 113 TOSHIBA Password Utility 114 Deleting a user password 115
... audio features 107 Recording sounds 107 Using external speakers or headphones..........108 Using the Web Camera 109 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 109 Inserting memory media 110 Removing memory media 110 Chapter 5: Utilities 112 TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator 113 TOSHIBA Application Installer 113 TOSHIBA Password Utility 114 Deleting a user password 115
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...Starting Fn-esse 118 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........119 TOSHIBA Power Saver 120 Preset Power Profiles 121 Quickly creating a new power profile 121 Customizing a power profile 121 Mouse Utility 122 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 123 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 127 TOSHIBA Accessibility 128 Chapter ... 135 A plan of action 136 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....136 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........137 Memory problems 139 Power and the batteries 139 Keyboard problems 141 Display problems 141 Disk, diskette, or storage drive problems........143 ...
...Starting Fn-esse 118 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........119 TOSHIBA Power Saver 120 Preset Power Profiles 121 Quickly creating a new power profile 121 Customizing a power profile 121 Mouse Utility 122 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 123 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 127 TOSHIBA Accessibility 128 Chapter ... 135 A plan of action 136 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....136 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........137 Memory problems 139 Power and the batteries 139 Keyboard problems 141 Display problems 141 Disk, diskette, or storage drive problems........143 ...
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... drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer and memory. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Overheating your computer on page 33. See "Connecting to charge the battery you...
... drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer and memory. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Overheating your computer on page 33. See "Connecting to charge the battery you...
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... page 60) ❖ Connect an optional external optical drive Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to your software. Product registration can be...
... page 60) ❖ Connect an optional external optical drive Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to your software. Product registration can be...
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... amounts of data. If you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the memory module slot on the base of today's popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You will be installed in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will need a small...
... amounts of data. If you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the memory module slot on the base of today's popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You will be installed in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will need a small...
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... slot cover The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 41 If the computer is on page 94. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the...
... slot cover The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 41 If the computer is on page 94. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the...
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... cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may need to discharge any static electricity you may have built up.... Back of "Removing a memory module" on page 45. 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. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 42 ...
... cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may need to discharge any static electricity you may have built up.... Back of "Removing a memory module" on page 45. 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. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 42 ...
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notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket 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 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 43 11 Pick up the memory module by its connector. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in the socket.
notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket 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 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 43 11 Pick up the memory module by its connector. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in the socket.
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... the module into the latches at the sides of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. 44 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 position. Memory slot Back of the socket. If the latches and cutouts do...
... the module into the latches at the sides of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. 44 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 position. Memory slot Back of the socket. If the latches and cutouts do...
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...appears when you turn off the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not try to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. The memory module pops up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart...page 40 to turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key to Continue If the computer hangs up when you need to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 95. 16 Turn the computer right side up slightly. Getting Started Adding...
...appears when you turn off the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not try to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. The memory module pops up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart...page 40 to turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key to Continue If the computer hangs up when you need to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 95. 16 Turn the computer right side up slightly. Getting Started Adding...
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...it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. ... on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 40), and then check that the computer has recognized the change a memory module, you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer...
...it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. ... on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 40), and then check that the computer has recognized the change a memory module, you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer...
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...indefinitely. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer...battery power than restarting from turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is being retrieved from the internal storage drive rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than when restarting from where you were using . ...
...indefinitely. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer...battery power than restarting from turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is being retrieved from the internal storage drive rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than when restarting from where you were using . ...
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... internal storage drive. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See your file to reconnect, or your work frequently. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. Chapter 2 Learning the...
... internal storage drive. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See your file to reconnect, or your work frequently. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. Chapter 2 Learning the...
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... the battery periodically. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your Toshiba computer. After a period of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on usage. Recharge time ...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 publication. To ensure that shipped with your system configuration settings and the current time and date information. It...
... the battery periodically. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your Toshiba computer. After a period of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on usage. Recharge time ...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 publication. To ensure that shipped with your system configuration settings and the current time and date information. It...
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... computer on . Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to run applications, features, and devices. NOTE Depending on or off .
... computer on . Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to run applications, features, and devices. NOTE Depending on or off .
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.... You could expose the storage area to release it locks in the System tray and then selecting the card or device you to remove. Removing memory media 1 Prepare the media for safe removal, a message will tell you want to try again later. The card pops out slightly. If the... system is unable to prepare the media for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. 110 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Inserting...
.... You could expose the storage area to release it locks in the System tray and then selecting the card or device you to remove. Removing memory media 1 Prepare the media for safe removal, a message will tell you want to try again later. The card pops out slightly. If the... system is unable to prepare the media for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. 110 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Inserting...
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Wait for the indicator light to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed. Even when the Windows® message "copying..." disappears, writing to go out. Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. 111 (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read.
Wait for the indicator light to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed. Even when the Windows® message "copying..." disappears, writing to go out. Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. 111 (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read.
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... utility is available on your system. ❖ TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer ❖ TOSHIBA Password Utility ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility ❖ Fn-esse® ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Power Saver ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 112 Together, these allow you to...
... utility is available on your system. ❖ TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer ❖ TOSHIBA Password Utility ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility ❖ Fn-esse® ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Power Saver ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 112 Together, these allow you to...
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... is displayed in the horizontal bar in the window. 5 When formatting is drag-and-drop. The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen 2 Select the drive corresponding to the SD memory card. 3 Select the formatting option: ❖ Quick Format ❖ Full Format 4 Click Start to open a program...
... is displayed in the horizontal bar in the window. 5 When formatting is drag-and-drop. The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen 2 Select the drive corresponding to the SD memory card. 3 Select the formatting option: ❖ Quick Format ❖ Full Format 4 Click Start to open a program...