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...United States and/or other product regardless of whether such product is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. xD-Picture Card is... licensed under license. Licenses This Product is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in a single article. Additional information...
...United States and/or other product regardless of whether such product is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. xD-Picture Card is... licensed under license. Licenses This Product is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in a single article. Additional information...
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34 Contents Setting up your software 53 Registering your computer with Toshiba 54 Adding optional external devices 54 Adding memory (optional 54 Installing a memory module 55 Removing a memory module 60 Checking total memory 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 63 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 65 Recovering without changing the internal storage...
34 Contents Setting up your software 53 Registering your computer with Toshiba 54 Adding optional external devices 54 Adding memory (optional 54 Installing a memory module 55 Removing a memory module 60 Checking total memory 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 63 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 65 Recovering without changing the internal storage...
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... an ExpressCard 143 Removing an ExpressCard 143 Using the Memory card reader 144 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 145 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 146 Using the expansion port 146 Chapter 5: Utilities 147 TOSHIBA Assist 148 Connect 149 Secure 150 Protect & Fix ...151 Optimize 152 TOSHIBA Application Installer 153 Setting passwords 154 Using an ...
... an ExpressCard 143 Removing an ExpressCard 143 Using the Memory card reader 144 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 145 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 146 Using the expansion port 146 Chapter 5: Utilities 147 TOSHIBA Assist 148 Connect 149 Secure 150 Protect & Fix ...151 Optimize 152 TOSHIBA Application Installer 153 Setting passwords 154 Using an ...
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...Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....171 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 172 Fingerprint reader limitations 174 TOSHIBA eco Utility 175 TOSHIBA Service Station 176 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 176 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 178 Problems that are easy to fix 178 ... 183 The Windows® operating system can help you 183 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 184 Checking device properties 184 Memory problems 185 Power and the batteries 185 Keyboard problems 187 Display problems 187 Disk or storage drive problems 189 Error-checking 189...
...Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....171 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 172 Fingerprint reader limitations 174 TOSHIBA eco Utility 175 TOSHIBA Service Station 176 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 176 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 178 Problems that are easy to fix 178 ... 183 The Windows® operating system can help you 183 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 184 Checking device properties 184 Memory problems 185 Power and the batteries 185 Keyboard problems 187 Display problems 187 Disk or storage drive problems 189 Error-checking 189...
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... "Setting 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, memory, and an ExpressCard. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC...
... "Setting 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, memory, and an ExpressCard. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC...
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...devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 143) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. After starting your computer for ...the first time you may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 54) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 86...
...devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 143) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. After starting your computer for ...the first time you may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 54) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 86...
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... this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may be hot. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in good condition. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver ...and Slot B. NOTE For this procedure. You will be installed in minor bodily injury. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 53. The surrounding area may ...
... this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may be hot. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in good condition. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver ...and Slot B. NOTE For this procedure. You will be installed in minor bodily injury. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 53. The surrounding area may ...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the ... 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 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 129. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth ...
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the ... 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 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 129. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth ...
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...electricity can retrieve them later. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 60. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector... static electricity you can damage the memory module. Back of the computer. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without...
...electricity can retrieve them later. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 60. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector... static electricity you can damage the memory module. Back of the computer. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without...
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... Slot B is the bottom slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to be installed, it must remove the top... module first before removing/installing the bottom module. If only one memory module is to the horizontal surface of one another, you must be installed in the socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the...
... Slot B is the bottom slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to be installed, it must remove the top... module first before removing/installing the bottom module. If only one memory module is to the horizontal surface of one another, you must be installed in the socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the...
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...) 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the memory module Do not force the memory module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the module. The memory module should "snap" into position. Back of the socket. Slot B is the bottom slot. If... is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. These latches should be installed in place. If the latches and cutouts ...
...) 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the memory module Do not force the memory module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the module. The memory module should "snap" into position. Back of the socket. Slot B is the bottom slot. If... is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. These latches should be installed in place. If the latches and cutouts ...
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...Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 55 to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer ... AC adaptor is turned on a hard flat surface. You can now continue setting up . 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you need to work surface before restarting the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖...
...Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 55 to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer ... AC adaptor is turned on a hard flat surface. You can now continue setting up . 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you need to work surface before restarting the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖...
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... either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, then press Enter. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. If one another, you turn it is suggested, this could hang up the next time you must remove the top module first before removing.../installing the bottom module. The memory module pops up slightly. The computer could be saved. NOTE The following screen may need to scan your system has the...
... either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, then press Enter. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. If one another, you turn it is suggested, this could hang up the next time you must remove the top module first before removing.../installing the bottom module. The memory module pops up slightly. The computer could be saved. NOTE The following screen may need to scan your system has the...
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... material can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. Back of computer Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation ...the computer. Always make sure your computer on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Slot A Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on...
... material can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. Back of computer Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation ...the computer. Always make sure your computer on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Slot A Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on...
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... optical disc drive. The System window appears. 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 55), and then check that the module is...
... optical disc drive. The System window appears. 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 55), and then check that the module is...
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... power to fully charge the main battery. If you must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is stored to memory, so that when you turn off . You must turn on the operating system installed, you left off your computer when you are not using the... main battery power than one option available for several days or if you are retained indefinitely. If you change your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to the internal storage drive.
... power to fully charge the main battery. If you must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is stored to memory, so that when you turn off . You must turn on the operating system installed, you left off your computer when you are not using the... main battery power than one option available for several days or if you are retained indefinitely. If you change your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to the internal storage drive.
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...consider 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 where you were using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low... more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . Sleep 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 in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less ...
...consider 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 where you were using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low... more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . Sleep 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 in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less ...
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... panel. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows green.
... panel. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows green.
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... work frequently. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See "Saving your work since you save feature that can be activated. See your battery runs out of charge while you...
... work frequently. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See "Saving your work since you save feature that can be activated. See your battery runs out of charge while you...
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... periodically. Please see "Power Plans" on page 133 for both AC power and battery modes. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for procedures. Power management Your computer ships with the power management... an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is turned on battery power at least once a month. Mobile Computing Running the computer on...
... periodically. Please see "Power Plans" on page 133 for both AC power and battery modes. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for procedures. Power management Your computer ships with the power management... an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is turned on battery power at least once a month. Mobile Computing Running the computer on...