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... Information The LCD display lamp in this product may contain mercury. Atheros is under license. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick Duo are owned by Toshiba is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in and recycling programs. For details...are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. and/or Toshiba Corporation. 29 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. For disposal, reuse or ...
... Information The LCD display lamp in this product may contain mercury. Atheros is under license. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick Duo are owned by Toshiba is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in and recycling programs. For details...are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. and/or Toshiba Corporation. 29 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. For disposal, reuse or ...
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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 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 62 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 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 62 Recovering...
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... 147 Using an instant password 147 Using a supervisor password 148 Using a user password 149 Deleting a user password 150 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........153 Mouse Utility 154 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TOSHIBA Button Support 158 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160
... 147 Using an instant password 147 Using a supervisor password 148 Using a user password 149 Deleting a user password 150 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........153 Mouse Utility 154 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TOSHIBA Button Support 158 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160
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... problems 171 Internet problems 171 The Windows® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system...computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
... problems 171 Internet problems 171 The Windows® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system...computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
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... your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 51 before you must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the...
... your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 51 before you must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the...
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...completely. See "Setting up your software setup choices. After starting your software" on -screen instructions. Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting up your computer for the first time, do not turn on page 80) Product registration can be connected to ...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. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. NOTE ...
...completely. See "Setting up your software setup choices. After starting your software" on -screen instructions. Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting up your computer for the first time, do not turn on page 80) Product registration can be connected to ...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. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. NOTE ...
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.... If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be installed in minor bodily injury. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The surrounding area may be lost. Failure ...to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start...
.... If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be installed in minor bodily injury. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The surrounding area may be lost. Failure ...to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start...
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If only one memory module is on page 120. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place ... the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the...
If only one memory module is on page 120. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place ... the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the...
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...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 secures the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using ...
...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 secures the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using ...
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...must be installed in the socket. NOTE For this model, Slot 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 Slot B is the bottom slot. NOTE If your system has the... memory modules stacked on the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on top of the computer. If only one another, you must remove a module by...
...must be installed in the socket. NOTE For this model, Slot 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 Slot B is the bottom slot. NOTE If your system has the... memory modules stacked on the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on top of the computer. If only one another, you must remove a module by...
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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 module. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of ... the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. These latches should be completely inserted into position. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the socket.
... 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 module. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of ... the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. These latches should be completely inserted into position. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the socket.
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...more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in... Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when...
...more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in... Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when...
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...in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it on and data in "Installing a memory module" on page 52 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 60. You can now continue setting up the computer. The computer could hang up... the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra...
...in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it on and data in "Installing a memory module" on page 52 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 60. You can now continue setting up the computer. The computer could hang up... the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra...
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NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following screen may need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to a 30-degree angle ...could be a sign that you may appear when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. If ...
NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following screen may need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to a 30-degree angle ...could be a sign that you may appear when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. If ...
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... place your computer on a hard flat surface. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work . Installed memory (RAM) is in "Installing a memory module" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. The System window appears. Always make sure your computer and AC ...adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can...
... place your computer on a hard flat surface. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work . Installed memory (RAM) is in "Installing a memory module" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. The System window appears. Always make sure your computer and AC ...adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can...
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... the current state of the desktop to maintain the saved information, system settings are off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Since Hibernation mode does not require power to memory, so that when you will quickly and automatically return to fully charge the main battery. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation...
... the current state of the desktop to maintain the saved information, system settings are off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Since Hibernation mode does not require power to memory, so that when you will quickly and automatically return to fully charge the main battery. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation...
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..., see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 88. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period 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 Sleep takes less time ...left it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off. Be sure to save any open documents and programs...
..., see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 88. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period 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 Sleep takes less time ...left it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off. Be sure to save any open documents and programs...
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... then click the arrow next to the Shut down menu 2 Click Sleep in the lower-right corner of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in the pop-up the computer...
... then click the arrow next to the Shut down menu 2 Click Sleep in the lower-right corner of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in the pop-up the computer...
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...: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the internal storage drive. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips...
...: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the internal storage drive. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips...
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... more than a month), the battery may shorten the life of the battery meter, it is turned off. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to be inaccurate. Published battery life numbers are away from specifications depending on select models and configurations tested by... internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. Battery may vary considerably from an AC outlet. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maintaining your Toshiba computer. Battery Notice Battery life may not charge while the computer is helpful to work with your computer or visit the...
... more than a month), the battery may shorten the life of the battery meter, it is turned off. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to be inaccurate. Published battery life numbers are away from specifications depending on select models and configurations tested by... internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. Battery may vary considerably from an AC outlet. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maintaining your Toshiba computer. Battery Notice Battery life may not charge while the computer is helpful to work with your computer or visit the...