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...main battery 40 Using the computer for the first time 40 Initial setup 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 To Shut down your computer 42 To Restart your computer 42 To place your computer in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional ...external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 44 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Creating recovery media 54 Restoring from recovery media 56 Refresh your...
...main battery 40 Using the computer for the first time 40 Initial setup 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 To Shut down your computer 42 To Restart your computer 42 To place your computer in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional ...external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 44 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Creating recovery media 54 Restoring from recovery media 56 Refresh your...
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... your computer to a network .........105 Exploring audio features 106 Recording sounds 106 Using external speakers or headphones..........106 Using the Web Camera 107 Using the Memory card reader 108 Inserting memory media 108 Removing memory media 109
... your computer to a network .........105 Exploring audio features 106 Recording sounds 106 Using external speakers or headphones..........106 Using the Web Camera 107 Using the Memory card reader 108 Inserting memory media 108 Removing memory media 109
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... 116 Using a user password 118 Deleting a user password 119 System Settings 120 Function Key 122 Recovery Media Creator 123 Service Station 123 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 125 Problems that are easy to fix 125 Problems when you turn on the computer... problems 131 The Windows® operating system can help you 131 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 132 Checking device properties 132 Memory problems 133 Power and the batteries 134 Keyboard problems 135 Display problems 135 Disk or storage drive problems 137 Error-checking 137 Optical...
... 116 Using a user password 118 Deleting a user password 119 System Settings 120 Function Key 122 Recovery Media Creator 123 Service Station 123 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 125 Problems that are easy to fix 125 Problems when you turn on the computer... problems 131 The Windows® operating system can help you 131 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 132 Checking device properties 132 Memory problems 133 Power and the batteries 134 Keyboard problems 135 Display problems 135 Disk or storage drive problems 137 Error-checking 137 Optical...
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... page 66) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 41. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. 44 Getting Started Adding optional external devices 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click or touch the Sleep option. Adding optional external...
... page 66) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 41. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. 44 Getting Started Adding optional external devices 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click or touch the Sleep option. Adding optional external...
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... could result in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the underside of the screen or swipe in minor bodily injury. Before you install or remove... a memory module while the computer is in Slot A. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to room temperature before they have cooled. If the computer has been ...
... could result in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the underside of the screen or swipe in minor bodily injury. Before you install or remove... a memory module while the computer is in Slot A. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to room temperature before they have cooled. If the computer has been ...
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... Hibernation mode. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 6 Place a soft cloth on the work . Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 94. Shut down option Power (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift key, and..., and then turns off . For information on removing the battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on . You can damage the computer and the memory module. If you to lose your work surface to the computer, including the AC adaptor. Do not remove the...
... Hibernation mode. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 6 Place a soft cloth on the work . Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 94. Shut down option Power (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift key, and..., and then turns off . For information on removing the battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on . You can damage the computer and the memory module. If you to lose your work surface to the computer, including the AC adaptor. Do not remove the...
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... to your Quick Start document. 8 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw(s) that secure the memory module slot cover. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 9 Remove the memory module slot cover. 10 Place the screw(s) and the cover in a safe place so that you can damage... the memory module. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the underside of the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may have...
... to your Quick Start document. 8 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw(s) that secure the memory module slot cover. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 9 Remove the memory module slot cover. 10 Place the screw(s) and the cover in a safe place so that you can damage... the memory module. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the underside of the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may have...
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...A is the top slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket 14 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of one...module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket Position the module toward the socket, aligning the ...
...A is the top slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket 14 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of one...module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket Position the module toward the socket, aligning the ...
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.... For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in place. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 15 Once the module's connector is the bottom slot. latch latch (Sample Illustration... sides of the module. Slot B is to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the battery. These latches should be installed in the side of the...
.... For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in place. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 15 Once the module's connector is the bottom slot. latch latch (Sample Illustration... sides of the module. Slot B is to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the battery. These latches should be installed in the side of the...
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...a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 52. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are...10070; Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. Removing a memory module If you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor ...
...a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 52. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are...10070; Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. Removing a memory module If you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor ...
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... above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of one another, you turn it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the battery. The computer could... hang up the next time you must remove the top module first before restarting the computer. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on page 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from the...
... above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of one another, you turn it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the battery. The computer could... hang up the next time you must remove the top module first before restarting the computer. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on page 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from the...
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... then check that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in "Installing a memory module" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work. In this : Press the...AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface....
... then check that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in "Installing a memory module" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work. In this : Press the...AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface....
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... details. 72 Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. If the network you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the internal storage drive. Your work since you last saved. This feature saves...
... details. 72 Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. If the network you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the internal storage drive. Your work since you last saved. This feature saves...
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... discharge the battery periodically. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its battery. Battery may vary considerably from its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at the ...running at maximum capacity and will be inaccurate. The battery life rating is only achieved on the select models and configurations tested by Toshiba under the specific test settings at least once a month. Mobile Computing 85 Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery ...
... discharge the battery periodically. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its battery. Battery may vary considerably from its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at the ...running at maximum capacity and will be inaccurate. The battery life rating is only achieved on the select models and configurations tested by Toshiba under the specific test settings at least once a month. Mobile Computing 85 Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery ...
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... not start charging immediately under the following conditions: ❖ The battery is almost completely discharged. 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 of the power provided by computer model. The RTC battery may only...
... not start charging immediately under the following conditions: ❖ The battery is almost completely discharged. 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 of the power provided by computer model. The RTC battery may only...
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... (MMC®) media. You could expose the storage area to all types of media. 108 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Memory card reader Using the Memory card reader The Memory card reader supports the use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. To use the drag-and-drop feature of... the Windows® operating system. To copy data from one media to your Quick Start document. The Memory card reader may also support other types of supported media devices. 1 Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. 2 Push ...
... (MMC®) media. You could expose the storage area to all types of media. 108 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Memory card reader Using the Memory card reader The Memory card reader supports the use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. To use the drag-and-drop feature of... the Windows® operating system. To copy data from one media to your Quick Start document. The Memory card reader may also support other types of supported media devices. 1 Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. 2 Push ...
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... while data is unable to prepare the media for safe removal, a message will tell you would like to Remove Hardware. Removing memory media 1 If you are not currently on the Desktop, choose the Desktop tile on the Start screen, otherwise skip to step 2. 2 Prepare the card ...be in progress and your data could be removed now, the system displays Safe to eject. Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Memory card reader 109 NOTE Always remove memory media when not in the notification area and then selecting the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon. 3 Highlight, and then ...
... while data is unable to prepare the media for safe removal, a message will tell you would like to Remove Hardware. Removing memory media 1 If you are not currently on the Desktop, choose the Desktop tile on the Start screen, otherwise skip to step 2. 2 Prepare the card ...be in progress and your data could be removed now, the system displays Safe to eject. Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Memory card reader 109 NOTE Always remove memory media when not in the notification area and then selecting the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon. 3 Highlight, and then ...
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... AC adaptor, verify that the wall outlet is on by looking at least 10 seconds. Windows did not shut down . Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost. Closing all programs should allow you to a live external power source. The computer will not start. If you are using the AC...
... AC adaptor, verify that the wall outlet is on by looking at least 10 seconds. Windows did not shut down . Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost. Closing all programs should allow you to a live external power source. The computer will not start. If you are using the AC...
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... the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again. It is worthwhile checking for the computer to be hardware or even software related. TECHNICAL NOTE:...Desktop screen, move your pointer to be installed, it must have at least one memory module is not caused by the memory module. If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems 133 Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be installed in from the right edge 2 When the Windows® ...
... the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again. It is worthwhile checking for the computer to be hardware or even software related. TECHNICAL NOTE:...Desktop screen, move your pointer to be installed, it must have at least one memory module is not caused by the memory module. If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems 133 Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be installed in from the right edge 2 When the Windows® ...
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AC Alternating Current BIOS Basic Input/Output System BD-ROM Blu-ray Disc Read-Only Memory bps bits per second CD Compact Disc CD-ROM Compact Disc Read-Only Memory CD-RW Compact Disc Rewrite Memory CMOS Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor CPU Central Processing Unit DC Direct Current DMA Direct Memory Access DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module DOS Disk Operating System 158 Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this User's Guide.
AC Alternating Current BIOS Basic Input/Output System BD-ROM Blu-ray Disc Read-Only Memory bps bits per second CD Compact Disc CD-ROM Compact Disc Read-Only Memory CD-RW Compact Disc Rewrite Memory CMOS Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor CPU Central Processing Unit DC Direct Current DMA Direct Memory Access DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module DOS Disk Operating System 158 Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this User's Guide.