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..., and Memory Stick Duo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and other product regardless of whether such product is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc. and any other countries. Computer Disposal Information As part of Toshiba's commitment to provide such video. 28 Trademarks Satellite and...
..., and Memory Stick Duo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and other product regardless of whether such product is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc. and any other countries. Computer Disposal Information As part of Toshiba's commitment to provide such video. 28 Trademarks Satellite and...
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... display panel 49 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 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 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method...
... display panel 49 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 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 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method...
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... ExpressCard 144 Removing an ExpressCard 145 Using the Memory card reader 145 Inserting memory media 146 Removing memory media 146 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 147 Using the Ambient Light Sensor (ALS 148 Chapter 5: Utilities 149 TOSHIBA Assist 150 Connect 151 Secure 152 Protect & ...Fix 153 Optimize 154 TOSHIBA Application Installer 155 Setting passwords 156...
... ExpressCard 144 Removing an ExpressCard 145 Using the Memory card reader 145 Inserting memory media 146 Removing memory media 146 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 147 Using the Ambient Light Sensor (ALS 148 Chapter 5: Utilities 149 TOSHIBA Assist 150 Connect 151 Secure 152 Protect & ...Fix 153 Optimize 154 TOSHIBA Application Installer 155 Setting passwords 156...
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Contents 35 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 185 Checking device properties 185 Memory problems 186 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 188 Disk or storage drive problems 190 Error-checking 190 Optical disc ... backup in the Windows® operating system 201 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 206 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 207 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Application Cards 212 Using the Application...
Contents 35 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 185 Checking device properties 185 Memory problems 186 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 188 Disk or storage drive problems 190 Error-checking 190 Optical disc ... backup in the Windows® operating system 201 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 206 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 207 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Application Cards 212 Using the Application...
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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 ExpressCard®. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on page 46. To use external power or to...
... "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 ExpressCard®. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on page 46. To use external power or to...
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... software" on -screen instructions. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 85) ❖...
... software" on -screen instructions. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 85) ❖...
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...be hot. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. To avoid damaging the computer's screws... they have cooled. Failure to follow these directions could result in good condition. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the base of the computer. If the computer has been running recently, the...
...be hot. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. To avoid damaging the computer's screws... they have cooled. Failure to follow these directions could result in good condition. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the base of the computer. If the computer has been running recently, the...
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...information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. If the computer is... computer using the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can install one memory module is in Slot A. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables ...
...information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. If the computer is... computer using the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can install one memory module is in Slot A. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables ...
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..., touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you... may have built up. 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...
..., touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you... may have built up. 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...
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... sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Grease or dust...toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on top of one memory module is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom...
... sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Grease or dust...toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on top of one memory module is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom...
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... into the socket 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 the socket and level when secured in the side of the socket. If the latches and cutouts do 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 approximately a 30-degree angle (to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place....
... into the socket 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 the socket and level when secured in the side of the socket. If the latches and cutouts do 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 approximately a 30-degree angle (to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place....
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...heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a ...charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when...
...heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a ...charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when...
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...lost. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. The computer could hang up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, ...you turn it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 52 to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on and data in "Installing...
...lost. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. The computer could hang up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, ...you turn it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 52 to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on and data in "Installing...
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If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up normally. When Safe Mode is highlighted, then press Enter. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and ... highlighted, it is best to press Enter to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could be a sign that you may appear when you must...
If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up normally. When Safe Mode is highlighted, then press Enter. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and ... highlighted, it is best to press Enter to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could be a sign that you may appear when you must...
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...block the air vents including those located at the base of the slot. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or ... computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. 60 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.
...block the air vents including those located at the base of the slot. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or ... computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. 60 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.
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...is a security feature to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you to perform the action, click Continue; If you want to allow you can check that says, "Do ... method) See "Recovering to work. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. otherwise, click...
...is a security feature to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you to perform the action, click Continue; If you want to allow you can check that says, "Do ... method) See "Recovering to work. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. otherwise, click...
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... to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer in order to the state in which you left off. You must turn on the computer again... have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
... to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer in order to the state in which you left off. You must turn on the computer again... have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
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... 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... ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 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 where you power down the...
... 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... ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 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 where you power down the...
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... panel, you can place the computer into Sleep mode by opening the display panel. To use any of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode. The computer returns to the screen(s) you first need to enable them using the Power Options...
... panel, you can place the computer into Sleep mode by opening the display panel. To use any of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode. The computer returns to the screen(s) you first need to enable them using the Power Options...
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.... HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See your software documentation for further information.
.... HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See your software documentation for further information.