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... details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com/green. As part of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO are trademarks or registered...Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Secure Digital and SD are owned by Toshiba is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United...
... details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com/green. As part of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO are trademarks or registered...Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Secure Digital and SD are owned by Toshiba is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United...
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Contents 31 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 57 Checking total memory 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 60 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 61 Recovering...
Contents 31 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 57 Checking total memory 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 60 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 61 Recovering...
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... 134 Using external speakers or headphones..........134 Using the Web Camera 135 Using the Memory card reader 136 Inserting memory media 136 Removing memory media 137 Chapter 5: Utilities 138 TOSHIBA Assist 139 Connect 140 Secure 141 Protect & Fix 142 Optimize 143 TOSHIBA Application Installer 144 Setting passwords 145 Using an instant password 145 Using a supervisor...
... 134 Using external speakers or headphones..........134 Using the Web Camera 135 Using the Memory card reader 136 Inserting memory media 136 Removing memory media 137 Chapter 5: Utilities 138 TOSHIBA Assist 139 Connect 140 Secure 141 Protect & Fix 142 Optimize 143 TOSHIBA Application Installer 144 Setting passwords 145 Using an instant password 145 Using a supervisor...
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...problems 165 Internet problems 166 The Windows® operating system can help you 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 167 Checking device properties 167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 168 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 170 Disk or storage drive problems 172 Error-checking 172 Optical drive problems... habits 179 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 180 If you need further assistance 184 Before you contact Toshiba 184 Contacting Toshiba 184 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 185 Toshiba's worldwide offices 185
...problems 165 Internet problems 166 The Windows® operating system can help you 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 167 Checking device properties 167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 168 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 170 Disk or storage drive problems 172 Error-checking 172 Optical drive problems... habits 179 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 180 If you need further assistance 184 Before you contact Toshiba 184 Contacting Toshiba 184 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 185 Toshiba's worldwide offices 185
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... vary depending on page 46. Overheating your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer...
... vary depending on page 46. Overheating your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer...
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... online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Follow the on page 51. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your...
... online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Follow the on page 51. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your...
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... may want to room temperature before they have cooled. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. The surrounding area may also be hot. If the computer...
... may want to room temperature before they have cooled. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. The surrounding area may also be hot. If the computer...
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... 1; For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is to be installed, it must be installed in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the...
... 1; For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is to be installed, it must be installed in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the...
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... metal surface to discharge any static electricity you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the underside 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 secures the... memory module slot cover. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. Static electricity can retrieve them ...
... metal surface to discharge any static electricity you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the underside 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 secures the... memory module slot cover. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. Static electricity can retrieve them ...
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...bottom slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot...aligning the connector's notch 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 be installed in the socket. If only one memory module is to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample ...
...bottom slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot...aligning the connector's notch 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 be installed in the socket. If only one memory module is to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample ...
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... level when secured in place. These latches should be installed in the side of the socket. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the module. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge... NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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 position. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat ...
... level when secured in place. These latches should be installed in the side of the socket. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the module. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge... NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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 position. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat ...
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...; Always operate 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. Always make sure your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to shut down the computer and open... the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you can now continue setting up . Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this condition, observe the following: ❖...
...; Always operate 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. Always make sure your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to shut down the computer and open... the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you can now continue setting up . Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this condition, observe the following: ❖...
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... is highlighted, it on top of one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be lost. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be a sign that you may appear when you turn it is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode... turn on . If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The computer could be saved. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press...
... is highlighted, it on top of one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be lost. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be a sign that you may appear when you turn it is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode... turn on . If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The computer could be saved. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press...
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... Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 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 page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. For...a charged battery" on page 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Installed...
... Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 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 page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. For...a charged battery" on page 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Installed...
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... system installed, you left off. If you change your computer when you must turn off your computer, save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to... memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for a while. Since Hibernation mode does not require...
... system installed, you left off. If you change your computer when you must turn off your computer, save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to... memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for a while. Since Hibernation mode does not require...
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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 from...use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 85. 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 were using....
... 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 from...use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 85. 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 were using....
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.../OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer is configured, you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Getting Started 87 Turning off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel...
.../OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer is configured, you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Getting Started 87 Turning off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel...
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See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Your work " on page 98 for details. 92 See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will ...
See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Your work " on page 98 for details. 92 See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will ...
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...clock (RTC) battery. This is not necessary to be inaccurate. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is consuming full power. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your battery" on page 122 for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack...on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 109 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium...
...clock (RTC) battery. This is not necessary to be inaccurate. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is consuming full power. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your battery" on page 122 for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack...on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 109 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium...
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... startup. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer's configuration settings. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that the battery charges to recharge. When fully charged, it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10...
... startup. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer's configuration settings. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that the battery charges to recharge. When fully charged, it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10...