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... of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 29 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba's commitment... to environmental considerations. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. All other countries. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory...
... of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 29 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba's commitment... to environmental considerations. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. All other countries. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory...
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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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... injury. See "Connecting to your computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 51 before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer 45...
... injury. See "Connecting to your computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 51 before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer 45...
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... your software" on -screen instructions. The first time 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. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software setup choices.
... your software" on -screen instructions. The first time 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. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software setup choices.
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... A and Slot B. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of data. Installing a memory module with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You will be hot. See "Setting up your software" on the base of...
... A and Slot B. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of data. Installing a memory module with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You will be hot. See "Setting up your software" on the base of...
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... cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Slot A. If only one memory module is on page 120. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Slot B is..., shuts down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot.
... cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Slot A. If only one memory module is on page 120. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Slot B is..., shuts down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot.
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...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 so ...that secures the memory module slot cover. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface...
...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 so ...that secures the memory module slot cover. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface...
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...For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket NOTE If no memory slot is to be installed in the socket. If only one another, you must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its ...connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of one memory module is available, you must be installed, it must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. notch ...
...For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket NOTE If no memory slot is to be installed in the socket. If only one another, you must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its ...connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of one memory module is available, you must be installed, it must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. notch ...
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... module. These latches should be completely inserted into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the socket. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of ...to seat the module into the latches at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the...
... module. These latches should be completely inserted into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the socket. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of ...to seat the module into the latches at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the...
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...before restarting the computer. Overheating your computer is turned on a hard flat surface. Back of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC ...10070; Always operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is to be installed, it must be installed 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 a power outlet (even if your...
...before restarting the computer. Overheating your computer is turned on a hard flat surface. Back of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC ...10070; Always operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is to be installed, it must be installed 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 a power outlet (even if your...
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... Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. If you can verify ...that the computer has recognized it on and data in "Checking total memory" on page 60. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. Do not try to work. Do not remove the...
... Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. If you can verify ...that the computer has recognized it on and data in "Checking total memory" on page 60. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. Do not try to work. Do not remove the...
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...® Normally" is suggested, this could be a sign that 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 one... another, you may need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one of the Safe Mode options is best to press Enter to a 30-degree angle and slide it is highlighted...
...® Normally" is suggested, this could be a sign that 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 one... another, you may need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one of the Safe Mode options is best to press Enter to a 30-degree angle and slide it is highlighted...
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...blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at least one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before restarting the computer. Installed memory (RAM) is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or ...sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the base of the computer. Using your computer is in Sleep mode). Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC ...
...blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at least one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before restarting the computer. Installed memory (RAM) is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or ...sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the base of the computer. Using your computer is in Sleep mode). Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC ...
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... charge the main battery. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Options for a while. Hibernation mode Hibernation ... computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained...
... charge the main battery. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Options for a while. Hibernation mode Hibernation ... computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained...
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... command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 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 ...up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into...
... command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 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 ...up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into...
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... Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Shut down menu 2 Click Sleep in Sleep mode. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the computer using . Once the computer is in the pop-up the computer from Hibernation mode To start it again by either pressing...
... Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Shut down menu 2 Click Sleep in Sleep mode. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the computer using . Once the computer is in the pop-up the computer from Hibernation mode To start it again by either pressing...
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... that can be activated. See your battery runs out of charge while 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 software documentation for further information. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the internal storage...
... that can be activated. See your battery runs out of charge while 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 software documentation for further information. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the internal storage...
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...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. This is normal for up to perform at least once a month. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is ...), the battery may vary considerably from an AC outlet. Recharge time varies depending on page 117. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it many times. Published battery life numbers are away from specifications depending on AC power. It maintains this information for...
...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. This is normal for up to perform at least once a month. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is ...), the battery may vary considerably from an AC outlet. Recharge time varies depending on page 117. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it many times. Published battery life numbers are away from specifications depending on AC power. It maintains this information for...