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28 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. MultiMediaCard and MMC are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of PCMCIA. ExpressCard is a trademark ... Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, and i.LINK are owned by Toshiba is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. Disposal of Sony Corporation. xD-Picture...
28 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. MultiMediaCard and MMC are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of PCMCIA. ExpressCard is a trademark ... Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, and i.LINK are owned by Toshiba is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. Disposal of Sony Corporation. xD-Picture...
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... display panel 49 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 60 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method...
... display panel 49 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 60 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method...
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... Using an ExpressCard 142 Inserting an ExpressCard 142 Removing an ExpressCard 142 Using the Memory card reader 143 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 144 Using the i.LINK® port 145 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151...
... Using an ExpressCard 142 Inserting an ExpressCard 142 Removing an ExpressCard 142 Using the Memory card reader 143 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 144 Using the i.LINK® port 145 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151...
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... password 153 Using a supervisor password 154 Using a user password 155 Deleting a user password 156 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 159 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........160 Mouse Utility 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 162 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 164 Starting the USB Sleep and...
... password 153 Using a supervisor password 154 Using a user password 155 Deleting a user password 156 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 159 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........160 Mouse Utility 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 162 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 164 Starting the USB Sleep and...
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... fix problems 185 Internet problems 186 The Windows® operating system can help you 186 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 187 Checking device properties 187 Memory problems 188 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 190 Disk or storage drive problems 192 Error-checking 192 Optical drive problems... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 202 Saving system configuration with restore points 202 If you need further assistance 207 Before you contact Toshiba 207 Contacting Toshiba 207
... fix problems 185 Internet problems 186 The Windows® operating system can help you 186 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 187 Checking device properties 187 Memory problems 188 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 190 Disk or storage drive problems 192 Error-checking 192 Optical drive problems... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 202 Saving system configuration with restore points 202 If you need further assistance 207 Before you contact Toshiba 207 Contacting Toshiba 207
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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 ExpressCards®. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in...
... 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 ExpressCards®. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in...
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... the Internet. Failure to your software" on -screen instructions. See "Setting up your software. Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software When you turn on page 81) The first time you turn on the...
... the Internet. Failure to your software" on -screen instructions. See "Setting up your software. Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software When you turn on page 81) The first time you turn on the...
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... will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) ❖ Install an ExpressCard® (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on may be hot. Allow the module...
... will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) ❖ Install an ExpressCard® (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on may be hot. Allow the module...
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If only one memory module is on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the ... the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the top slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC...
If only one memory module is on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the ... the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the top slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC...
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... the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory module slot cover Front 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...
... the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory module slot cover Front 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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... NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one memory module is available, you must remove a module by its connector. NOTE If no memory slot is to be installed, it must be installed in the socket. Getting Started 55 Adding... Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the underside of one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module.
... NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one memory module is available, you must remove a module by its connector. NOTE If no memory slot is to be installed, it must be installed in the socket. Getting Started 55 Adding... Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the underside of one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module.
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... to seat the module into the latches at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the... not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in the ...
... to seat the module into the latches at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the... not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in the ...
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...and secure it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at least one memory module is in Sleep mode). Slot B is the bottom slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be installed, it must have adequate ventilation and are...outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Checking total memory" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on page 125. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can block the vents...
...and secure it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at least one memory module is in Sleep mode). Slot B is the bottom slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be installed, it must have adequate ventilation and are...outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Checking total memory" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on page 125. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can block the vents...
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...and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 52 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved.... when you turn it 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 the next time you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. When Safe Mode ...
...and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 52 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved.... when you turn it 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 the next time you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. When Safe Mode ...
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... heat source, such 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. Always make sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material can ...block the vents located at the base 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 and AC adaptor have at the base...
... heat source, such 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. Always make sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material can ...block the vents located at the base 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 and AC adaptor have at the base...
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... trying to perform the action, click Continue; If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on your computer without your permission. If you can check that says, "Do...(recommended recovery method)" on page 64. To do this: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to a custom size partition" on page 61. This is displayed below the System heading. This option allows you...
... trying to perform the action, click Continue; If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on your computer without your permission. If you can check that says, "Do...(recommended recovery method)" on page 64. To do this: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to a custom size partition" on page 61. This is displayed below the System heading. This option allows you...
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...saved information, system settings are off. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down option to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Since Hibernation mode does not require power to where you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to the internal storage... the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and...
...saved information, system settings are off. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down option to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Since Hibernation mode does not require power to where you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to the internal storage... the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and...
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... lost. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will try to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 89. ... 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 Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after...
... lost. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will try to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 89. ... 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 Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after...
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... Sleep in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode.
... Sleep in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode.
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Your work " on page 100 for details. 94 See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some ...
Your work " on page 100 for details. 94 See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some ...