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Contents 19 Registering your computer with Toshiba 38 Adding optional external devices 38 Adding memory (optional 39 Installing a memory module 39 Removing a memory module 45 Checking total memory 47 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 47 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 49 Recovering to a custom size partition 51 Recovering without ...
Contents 19 Registering your computer with Toshiba 38 Adding optional external devices 38 Adding memory (optional 39 Installing a memory module 39 Removing a memory module 45 Checking total memory 47 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 47 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 49 Recovering to a custom size partition 51 Recovering without ...
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... audio features 115 Recording sounds 115 Using external speakers or headphones..........116 Using the Web Camera 117 Using the Memory card reader 117 Inserting memory media 118 Removing memory media 118 Chapter 5: Utilities 120 TOSHIBA Assist 121 Secure 122 Protect & Fix 123 Optimize 124 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 125 TOSHIBA Application Installer 125 Setting passwords 126
... audio features 115 Recording sounds 115 Using external speakers or headphones..........116 Using the Web Camera 117 Using the Memory card reader 117 Inserting memory media 118 Removing memory media 118 Chapter 5: Utilities 120 TOSHIBA Assist 121 Secure 122 Protect & Fix 123 Optimize 124 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 125 TOSHIBA Application Installer 125 Setting passwords 126
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... a supervisor password 127 Using a user password 128 Deleting a user password 129 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 130 Mouse Utility 131 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 132 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 134 TOSHIBA Accessibility 135 TOSHIBA Service Station 136 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 137 Problems that are easy ...142 The Windows® operating system can help you 142 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 143 Checking device properties 143 Memory problems 144 Power and the batteries 144 Keyboard problems 146 Display problems 146 Disk or storage drive problems 148 Error-checking...
... a supervisor password 127 Using a user password 128 Deleting a user password 129 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 130 Mouse Utility 131 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 132 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 134 TOSHIBA Accessibility 135 TOSHIBA Service Station 136 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 137 Problems that are easy ...142 The Windows® operating system can help you 142 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 143 Checking device properties 143 Memory problems 144 Power and the batteries 144 Keyboard problems 146 Display problems 146 Disk or storage drive problems 148 Error-checking...
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... components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use it. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the...
... components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use it. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the...
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...adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your product. The first time you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Product registration ...to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. 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 39) ❖ Connect a mouse...
...adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your product. The first time you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Product registration ...to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. 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 39) ❖ Connect a mouse...
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... damage the computer, the module, or both. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on may be hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing... it. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in minor bodily injury. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could ...
... damage the computer, the module, or both. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on may be hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing... it. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in minor bodily injury. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could ...
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... prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin ...at step 1; 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating...
... prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin ...at step 1; 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating...
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... discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. Getting Started 41 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver,... loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 If replacing an existing memory module, remove this memory 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 ...
... discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. Getting Started 41 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver,... loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 If replacing an existing memory module, remove this memory 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 ...
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...socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 13 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer. 12 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. notch latch... connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in the socket. 42 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 11 Locate the empty memory module slot on the ...
...socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 13 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer. 12 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. notch latch... connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in the socket. 42 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 11 Locate the empty memory module slot on the ...
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... module into the latches at the sides of the socket. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. Memory slot Back of the module. Getting Started 43 Adding memory (optional) 14 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. These latches should be...
... module into the latches at the sides of the socket. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. Memory slot Back of the module. Getting Started 43 Adding memory (optional) 14 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. These latches should be...
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...adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in "Checking total memory" on page 106. 17 Turn the computer right side up the computer. If you can block the vents located at the base of the computer...computer has recognized it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer on or when an AC adaptor is turned on a hard flat surface...
...adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in "Checking total memory" on page 106. 17 Turn the computer right side up the computer. If you can block the vents located at the base of the computer...computer has recognized it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer on or when an AC adaptor is turned on a hard flat surface...
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.... In either of the Safe Mode options is best to press Enter to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. The memory module pops up the next time you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try... system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The computer could be a sign that you may appear when you turn it is highlighted, it on and data in "Installing...
.... In either of the Safe Mode options is best to press Enter to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. The memory module pops up the next time you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try... system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The computer could be a sign that you may appear when you turn it is highlighted, it on and data in "Installing...
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... to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. Memory slot Back of the slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Using your ...computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover...
... to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. Memory slot Back of the slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Using your ...computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover...
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TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. The System window appears. otherwise, click Cancel. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Do you want ...heading. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to recover your permission. To do this computer?" If the computer does not recognize the...
TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. The System window appears. otherwise, click Cancel. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Do you want ...heading. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to recover your permission. To do this computer?" If the computer does not recognize the...
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... save your work . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for several days or if you must... before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available for turning off your computer when you are...
... save your work . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for several days or if you must... before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available for turning off your computer when you are...
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For information on how to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to ...computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is stored in memory, you were using the Shut down the computer. NOTE After your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation ...
For information on how to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to ...computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is stored in memory, you were using the Shut down the computer. NOTE After your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation ...
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... amount of all open programs and files to be customized. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to the memory, turns off the computer 2 Click Sleep in the pop-up menu. The computer saves the status of time in both the On battery and Plugged...
... amount of all open programs and files to be customized. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to the memory, turns off the computer 2 Click Sleep in the pop-up menu. The computer saves the status of time in both the On battery and Plugged...
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Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. This ...
Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. This ...
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..., as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of a system's battery life under the specific test settings at accessories.toshiba.com. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information included with your battery" on usage. Use only batteries designed to be...time of publication and is for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see "Maintaining your Toshiba computer. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to perform at least once a month. Please see "Power Plans" on battery...
..., as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of a system's battery life under the specific test settings at accessories.toshiba.com. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information included with your battery" on usage. Use only batteries designed to be...time of publication and is for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see "Maintaining your Toshiba computer. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to perform at least once a month. Please see "Power Plans" on battery...
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... operate your computer was shipped, resulting in your computer is using all of battery capacity. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to recharge. The error message may have become completely discharged while your computer on .
... operate your computer was shipped, resulting in your computer is using all of battery capacity. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to recharge. The error message may have become completely discharged while your computer on .