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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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...Connect an external monitor (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of the computer to increase the computer's memory if you left off. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. 44 Getting Started Adding optional external... state of today's popular applications. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You may want to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you use...
...Connect an external monitor (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of the computer to increase the computer's memory if you left off. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. 44 Getting Started Adding optional external... state of today's popular applications. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You may want to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you use...
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...Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is to the upper-right corner of the computer. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may damage the computer, the module, or both. Slot B is in good condition. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the...(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be hot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the bottom slot. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small...
...Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is to the upper-right corner of the computer. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may damage the computer, the module, or both. Slot B is in good condition. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the...(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be hot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the bottom slot. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small...
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.... The computer closes all open applications, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 5 Unplug and remove any cables connected to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the cloth. 7 Remove the main battery. Do not try to the computer, including the AC adaptor. You can ...disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on . 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could hang up the next time you to lose your work surface...
.... The computer closes all open applications, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 5 Unplug and remove any cables connected to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the cloth. 7 Remove the main battery. Do not try to the computer, including the AC adaptor. You can ...disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on . 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could hang up the next time you to lose your work surface...
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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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... connector. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 14 Firmly press the memory module into the socket 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one memory module is to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration...
... connector. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 14 Firmly press the memory module into the socket 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one memory module is to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration...
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... the socket, press downward on the top edge of the socket. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 95. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 15 Once the module's connector is the top slot. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 14-15.... For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the latches at the sides of the module to be installed in the side of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration)...
... the socket, press downward on the top edge of the socket. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 95. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 15 Once the module's connector is the top slot. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 14-15.... For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the latches at the sides of the module to be installed in the side of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration)...
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...electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 18 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located ...computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described 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 52. Make sure...
...electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 18 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located ...computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described 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 52. Make sure...
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... on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the slot. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. The memory module pops up the next time you must remove the top module first before restarting the computer. NOTE If your...on page 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can damage the computer and ...
... on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the slot. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. The memory module pops up the next time you must remove the top module first before restarting the computer. NOTE If your...on page 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can damage the computer and ...
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...is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work. The System window appears. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a... injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then click System. 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 page 45), and then check that...
...is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work. The System window appears. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a... injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then click System. 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 page 45), and then check that...
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... automatic save it to reconnect, or your work frequently. If the network you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to...
... automatic save it to reconnect, or your work frequently. If the network you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to...
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... its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its battery. It maintains this information for up a power plan that will need to retain a...settings. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is continuously operated on AC power, either power the computer from its ability to perform at full... may shorten the life of the battery, and may fail to be obtained by Toshiba under any individual user.
... its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its battery. It maintains this information for up a power plan that will need to retain a...settings. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is continuously operated on AC power, either power the computer from its ability to perform at full... may shorten the life of the battery, and may fail to be obtained by Toshiba under any individual user.
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... 78 Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. For more information, see "Backing...
... 78 Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. For more information, see "Backing...
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...media. The following instructions apply to your Quick Start document. To use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. Inserting memory media NOTE To locate your Memory card reader, please refer to all types of supported media devices. 1 Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) ...are face down. 2 Push the media into the adapter until it stops. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. NOTE Do not use a micro or mini SD™ Card, an SD™ adapter is required...
...media. The following instructions apply to your Quick Start document. To use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. Inserting memory media NOTE To locate your Memory card reader, please refer to all types of supported media devices. 1 Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) ...are face down. 2 Push the media into the adapter until it stops. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. NOTE Do not use a micro or mini SD™ Card, an SD™ adapter is required...
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..., see step 4; otherwise, skip to step 5. 4 Gently press the card inward to release it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is unable to prepare the media for safe removal, a message will tell you to Remove Hardware. Exploring Your Computer's ...Wait for removal by clicking on the Start screen, otherwise skip to step 2. 2 Prepare the card for the indicator light to eject. Removing memory media 1 If you are not currently on the Desktop, choose the Desktop tile on or touching the Show hidden icons button ( ), if necessary...
..., see step 4; otherwise, skip to step 5. 4 Gently press the card inward to release it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is unable to prepare the media for safe removal, a message will tell you to Remove Hardware. Exploring Your Computer's ...Wait for removal by clicking on the Start screen, otherwise skip to step 2. 2 Prepare the card for the indicator light to eject. Removing memory media 1 If you are not currently on the Desktop, choose the Desktop tile on or touching the Show hidden icons button ( ), if necessary...
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... the computer's internal storage drive may occur when you turn on the computer To close , and then click or touch End Task in the computer's memory has been lost. Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working . If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on. Data stored in...
... the computer's internal storage drive may occur when you turn on the computer To close , and then click or touch End Task in the computer's memory has been lost. Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working . If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on. Data stored in...
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...upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in Slot A. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is the top slot. Shut down option Power (Sample Image) Shut down 4 While holding the Shift key, click or touch... entirely and check for these first: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to work. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that seem to be installed, it must be hardware or even software related. NOTE For this model, Slot A is...
...upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in Slot A. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is the top slot. Shut down option Power (Sample Image) Shut down 4 While holding the Shift key, click or touch... entirely and check for these first: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to work. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that seem to be installed, it must be hardware or even software related. NOTE For this model, Slot A is...
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Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this User's Guide. Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer. 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
Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this User's Guide. Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer. 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