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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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... up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Setting up your computer and AC adaptor have...
... up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Setting up your computer and AC adaptor have...
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...on page 67) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 38. Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time you may vary according to complete Product Registration will...Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 69) 38 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special ...
...on page 67) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 38. Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time you may vary according to complete Product Registration will...Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 69) 38 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special ...
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NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 38. The surrounding area may also be hot. Getting Started 39 Adding memory (optional) ❖ Connect an optional external optical disc drive Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your software. If the...
NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 38. The surrounding area may also be hot. Getting Started 39 Adding memory (optional) ❖ Connect an optional external optical disc drive Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your software. If the...
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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 Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface to step 3.... 1 Click Start. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing 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 Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface to step 3.... 1 Click Start. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the...
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... grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Grease or dust on the computer. 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...
... grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Grease or dust on the computer. 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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...contact 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-degree ...angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer. 12 Pick up the memory module by its connector. Position the module toward the socket, ...
...contact 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-degree ...angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer. 12 Pick up the memory module by its connector. Position the module toward the socket, ...
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...completely inserted into the latches at the sides of the socket. Memory slot Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. 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. The memory module should "snap" into the slot 15 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. latch latch (Sample ...
...completely inserted into the latches at the sides of the socket. Memory slot Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. 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. The memory module should "snap" into the slot 15 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. latch latch (Sample ...
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.... ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Checking total memory" on page 106. 17 Turn the computer right side up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra... on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 47. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). In this condition...
.... ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Checking total memory" on page 106. 17 Turn the computer right side up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra... on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 47. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). In this condition...
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...174; should boot back up normally. The computer could be saved. NOTE The following screen may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 39 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away... from the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is best to press Enter to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. If ...
...174; should boot back up normally. The computer could be saved. NOTE The following screen may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 39 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away... from the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is best to press Enter to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. If ...
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...right side up. Always make sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Memory slot Back of the slot. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖...your computer on a hard flat surface. Make sure 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. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system ...
...right side up. Always make sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Memory slot Back of the slot. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖...your computer on a hard flat surface. Make sure 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. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system ...
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...in "Installing a memory module" on your computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. otherwise, click Cancel. If unsure, cancel and try again. 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 perform the action, click Continue; To do this computer?" Checking total...
...in "Installing a memory module" on your computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. otherwise, click Cancel. If unsure, cancel and try again. 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 perform the action, click Continue; To do this computer?" Checking total...
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... seconds before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to upgrade your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to turn off your computer in... save your work . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are off.
... seconds before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to upgrade your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to turn off your computer in... save your work . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are off.
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...shuts the computer down completely, but it , including all open documents and programs to your computer sleeps for an extended period 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 the internal... Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is stored to...
...shuts the computer down completely, but it , including all open documents and programs to your computer sleeps for an extended period 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 the internal... Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is stored to...
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... programs and files to sleep, select the desired amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to the memory, turns off the computer 2 Click Sleep in Sleep mode. Getting Started 79 Turning off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. The ON/OFF...
... programs and files to sleep, select the desired amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to the memory, turns off the computer 2 Click Sleep in Sleep mode. Getting Started 79 Turning off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. The ON/OFF...
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... have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work " on page 90 for details. 83
... have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work " on page 90 for details. 83
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...maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at maximum capacity and will be inaccurate. To ensure that stores your Toshiba computer. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to perform at least once a month. Battery may fail to fully discharge the ... computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at the time of publication and is not an estimate of a system's battery life under any individual user. NOTE For optimum ...
...maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at maximum capacity and will be inaccurate. To ensure that stores your Toshiba computer. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to perform at least once a month. Battery may fail to fully discharge the ... computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at the time of publication and is not an estimate of a system's battery life under any individual user. NOTE For optimum ...
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... discharges completely. 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 a month when the computer is in a CMOS error message during startup. Mobile Computing 97...
... discharges completely. 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 a month when the computer is in a CMOS error message during startup. Mobile Computing 97...