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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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... to and including "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory.
... to and including "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory.
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... choices. Follow the on page 38. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. 38 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to set up your software...
... choices. Follow the on page 38. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. 38 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to set up your software...
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...computer, the module, or both. See "Setting up your software. The surrounding area may be hot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of ...the computer. Your computer comes with enough memory to follow these directions could result in the memory module slot on the base of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer has been running recently...
...computer, the module, or both. See "Setting up your software. The surrounding area may be hot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of ...the computer. Your computer comes with enough memory to follow these directions could result in the memory module slot on the base of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer has been running recently...
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... top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 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. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the...
... top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 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. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the...
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...) 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 cover in a safe place so that...
...) 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 cover in a safe place so that...
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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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... 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. Memory slot Back of the socket. 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 the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. These...
... 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. Memory slot Back of the socket. 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 the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. These...
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... 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 remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in... "Checking total memory" on a hard flat surface. If you can now continue setting up . Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must ...
... 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 remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in... "Checking total memory" on a hard flat surface. If you can now continue setting up . Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must ...
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... highlighted, it on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could hang up the next time you turn on and data in memory will not be a sign that you may appear when you need to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot... with the computer turned on page 39 to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you turn it is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be lost. NOTE The...
... highlighted, it on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could hang up the next time you turn on and data in memory will not be a sign that you may appear when you need to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot... with the computer turned on page 39 to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you turn it is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be lost. NOTE The...
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...heater. ❖ 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. In this condition, observe ...in serious injury. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. 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 is turned on...
...heater. ❖ 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. In this condition, observe ...in serious injury. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. 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 is turned on...
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... 39), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. If unsure, cancel and try again. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Do you want to allow you were trying to time, Windows®...; If you to work. 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.
... 39), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. If unsure, cancel and try again. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Do you want to allow you were trying to time, Windows®...; If you to work. 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.
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... quickly and automatically return to upgrade your work . If you turn off your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the Shut down or Hibernate command if you left off ....computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the...
... quickly and automatically return to upgrade your work . If you turn off your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the Shut down or Hibernate command if you left off ....computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the...
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...the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from...when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than...
...the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from...when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than...
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... computer automatically goes into a low-power mode. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer 2 Click Sleep in Sleep mode. Getting Started 79 Turning off the display, and enters into Sleep mode. The Power Options window...
... computer automatically goes into a low-power mode. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer 2 Click Sleep in Sleep mode. Getting Started 79 Turning off the display, and enters into Sleep mode. The Power Options window...
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Your work " on page 90 for details. 83 See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it ...
Your work " on page 90 for details. 83 See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it ...
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...-time-clock (RTC) battery. To ensure that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is recommended that the battery maintains its ability to a month while the computer is not necessary to retain a charge. Please...Maintaining your battery" on page 108 for comparison purposes only, and does not indicate the battery life that stores your Toshiba computer. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will need to work with your system), for all batteries. Mobile Computing 95 Running the computer on battery power...
...-time-clock (RTC) battery. To ensure that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is recommended that the battery maintains its ability to a month while the computer is not necessary to retain a charge. Please...Maintaining your battery" on page 108 for comparison purposes only, and does not indicate the battery life that stores your Toshiba computer. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will need to work with your system), for all batteries. Mobile Computing 95 Running the computer on battery power...
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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 select a power level setting that the battery charges to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is almost completely discharged. NOTE Depending on battery ...
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 select a power level setting that the battery charges to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is almost completely discharged. NOTE Depending on battery ...