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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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Read the...
... 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Read the...
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... page 38. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. 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 (see "Using a mouse" on page...
... page 38. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. 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 (see "Using a mouse" on page...
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... Start menu. The surrounding area may also be hot. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You may want to follow these directions could result in good condition. Getting Started 39 Adding memory (optional) ❖ Connect an optional external optical disc drive Adding...
... Start menu. The surrounding area may also be hot. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You may want to follow these directions could result in good condition. Getting Started 39 Adding memory (optional) ❖ Connect an optional external optical disc drive Adding...
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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 ... a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover Memory module slot cover Front of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in the lower-right corner 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 battery from the computer" on , begin at ... a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover Memory module slot cover Front of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu...
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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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... 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 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. Position the module toward the ...
... 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 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. Position the module toward the ...
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...(Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket. Memory slot Back of the module. These latches should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of computer (Sample ...Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 15 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. Getting Started 43 Adding memory (optional) 14 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press ...
...(Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket. Memory slot Back of the module. These latches should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of computer (Sample ...Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 15 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. Getting Started 43 Adding memory (optional) 14 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press ...
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... soft material can now continue setting up the computer. You can block the vents located at the base of the computer. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat ... 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 or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 47. TECHNICAL NOTE...
... soft material can now continue setting up the computer. You can block the vents located at the base of the computer. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat ... 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 or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 47. TECHNICAL NOTE...
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...at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on and data in memory will not be a sign that you turn it is best to press Enter to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the... steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. You can damage the ...
...at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on and data in memory will not be a sign that you turn it is best to press Enter to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the... steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. You can damage the ...
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... from the work surface before restarting the computer. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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... at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is turned on page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Memory slot Back of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor...
... from the work surface before restarting the computer. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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... at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is turned on page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Memory slot Back of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor...
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...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 this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. ...otherwise, click Cancel. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that says, "Do you want to allow you were trying to prevent programs or people ...
...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 this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. ...otherwise, click Cancel. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that says, "Do you want to allow you were trying to prevent programs or people ...
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... your computer. 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). TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Getting Started 71 Turning off the computer ... 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 several days or if you must ...
... your computer. 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). TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Getting Started 71 Turning off the computer ... 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 several days or if you must ...
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...of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you left it first saves the current state of the computer to the internal storage drive. For information on how to maintain the saved information... Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . Sleep saves the current 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 ...
...of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you left it first saves the current state of the computer to the internal storage drive. For information on how to maintain the saved information... Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . Sleep saves the current 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 ...
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... panel. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of these methods, you first need to the memory, turns off the computer 2 Click Sleep in Sleep mode. To use any of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the...
... panel. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of these methods, you first need to the memory, turns off the computer 2 Click Sleep in Sleep mode. To use any of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the...
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... since you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work " on page 90 for details. 83 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important...
... since you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work " on page 90 for details. 83 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important...
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... variations produced by the design of the battery meter, it is helpful to work with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Use only batteries designed to fully discharge the battery periodically. To ensure that the battery maintains its ability to... perform at maximum capacity and will need to retain a charge. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your battery" on page...
... variations produced by the design of the battery meter, it is helpful to work with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Use only batteries designed to fully discharge the battery periodically. To ensure that the battery maintains its ability to... perform at maximum capacity and will need to retain a charge. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your battery" on page...
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The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for up to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is extremely hot or cold. ...
The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for up to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is extremely hot or cold. ...