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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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... when the power is turned on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 38 before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page...
... when the power is turned on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 38 before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page...
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Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. After starting your computer for the first time, do not turn on page 38. NOTE The names of windows displayed, ... your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. See "Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time you may vary according to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page...
Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. After starting your computer for the first time, do not turn on page 38. NOTE The names of windows displayed, ... your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. See "Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time you may vary according to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page...
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... large amounts of data. Your computer comes with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled...
... large amounts of data. Your computer comes with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled...
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... any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at... to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the...
... any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at... to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the...
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... have built up. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 45. 10 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 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 ...
... have built up. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 45. 10 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 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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...connector. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 13 Firmly press the memory module into the socket 42 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 11 Locate the empty memory module slot on the underside of the computer). (Sample Illustration)... Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-...
...connector. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 13 Firmly press the memory module into the socket 42 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 11 Locate the empty memory module slot on the underside of the computer). (Sample Illustration)... Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-...
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... with the corresponding cutouts in place. These latches should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. Memory slot Back of the socket. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches... at the sides of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 15 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps...
... with the corresponding cutouts in place. These latches should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. Memory slot Back of the socket. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches... at the sides of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 15 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps...
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...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 work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting ...is in serious injury. 18 Reconnect the cables. 19 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up . When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . Overheating your computer on page 106. ...
...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 work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting ...is in serious injury. 18 Reconnect the cables. 19 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up . When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . Overheating your computer on page 106. ...
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... is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The memory module pops up slightly. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could...storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. The computer could be a sign that you may appear when you turn it is in "Installing a memory module" on page 39 to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. You can damage the...
... is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The memory module pops up slightly. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could...storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. The computer could be a sign that you may appear when you turn it is in "Installing a memory module" on page 39 to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. You can damage the...
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...in serious injury. Always make sure your computer on page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Memory slot Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor.... ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer and ...
...in serious injury. Always make sure your computer on page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Memory slot Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor.... ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer and ...
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... 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 prevent programs or people from doing things on page 39), and then check that the computer has...
... 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 prevent programs or people from doing things on page 39), and then check that the computer has...
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... NOTE: Before using the computer for turning off ) to upgrade your computer. If you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off ....a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you to lose your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off . Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you are off your computer in ...
... NOTE: Before using the computer for turning off ) to upgrade your computer. If you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off ....a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you to lose your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off . Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you are off your computer in ...
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...Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you left it, including all open documents and programs to your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to the internal storage drive... when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the...
...Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you left it, including all open documents and programs to your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to the internal storage drive... when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the...
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... either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. 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 Sleep mode. To use any of time after which the computer automatically goes into a low-power mode. Configuring...
... either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. 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 Sleep mode. To use any of time after which the computer automatically goes into a low-power mode. Configuring...
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... preset intervals. This feature saves 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. Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for further information. See your work " on page 90 for details. 83 Your work...
... preset intervals. This feature saves 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. Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for further information. See your work " on page 90 for details. 83 Your work...
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...configuration settings and the current time and date information. The battery life rating is only achieved on the select models and configurations tested by Toshiba under any individual user. After a period of a system's battery life under the specific test settings at the time of publication and is... the computer on battery power at least once a month. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is helpful to retain a charge. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. Battery may vary considerably from ...
...configuration settings and the current time and date information. The battery life rating is only achieved on the select models and configurations tested by Toshiba under any individual user. After a period of a system's battery life under the specific test settings at the time of publication and is... the computer on battery power at least once a month. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is helpful to retain a charge. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. Battery may vary considerably from ...
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... become completely discharged while your computer was shipped, resulting in your computer on or off . The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that you operate your computer, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. NOTE Depending on . Your computer's Power Options...
... become completely discharged while your computer was shipped, resulting in your computer on or off . The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that you operate your computer, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. NOTE Depending on . Your computer's Power Options...