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...Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are owned by Toshiba is a trademark of this product may contain mercury....Recycling & Trade-in Programs, or enter Recycle in the United States and other countries. As part of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. and any use of the Wi-Fi...
...Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are owned by Toshiba is a trademark of this product may contain mercury....Recycling & Trade-in Programs, or enter Recycle in the United States and other countries. As part of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. and any use of the Wi-Fi...
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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 52 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 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 52 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 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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... instant password 146 Using a supervisor password 147 Using a user password 148 Deleting a user password 149 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 150 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 151 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........152 Mouse Utility 153 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 154 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 156 TOSHIBA Button Support 157 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160
... instant password 146 Using a supervisor password 147 Using a user password 148 Deleting a user password 149 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 150 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 151 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........152 Mouse Utility 153 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 154 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 156 TOSHIBA Button Support 157 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160
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... The Windows® operating system can help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound... habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
... The Windows® operating system can help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound... habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
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... your computer 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Using your computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation...
... your computer 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Using your computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation...
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See "Setting up your software. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 51. You may want to increase the computer's memory if you may want to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 78) ... large amounts of today's popular applications. 52 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 51.
See "Setting up your software. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 51. You may want to increase the computer's memory if you may want to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 78) ... large amounts of today's popular applications. 52 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 51.
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... is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on may also be installed in minor bodily injury. You will be hot. If the computer has been running recently, the...(s) may be lost. You can be hot. Slot B is in Slot A. Failure to be installed, it . If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed ...
... is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on may also be installed in minor bodily injury. You will be hot. If the computer has been running recently, the...(s) may be lost. You can be hot. Slot B is in Slot A. Failure to be installed, it . If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed ...
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... turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step... the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 54 Getting Started Adding...
... turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step... the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 54 Getting Started Adding...
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... Static electricity can retrieve them later. 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 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 to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. Avoid...
... Static electricity can retrieve them later. 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 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 to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. Avoid...
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... stacked on top of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of one memory module is to be installed, it must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. ..., avoiding any contact with the matching key in the socket. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the socket Slot B is the bottom slot. NOTE For this model Slot A is the top slot....
... stacked on top of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of one memory module is to be installed, it must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. ..., avoiding any contact with the matching key in the socket. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the socket Slot B is the bottom slot. NOTE For this model Slot A is the top slot....
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...If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in Slot A. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 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. Slot B is to seat the module into the...
...If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in Slot A. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 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. Slot B is to seat the module into the...
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... it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not remove the... memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not...
... it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not remove the... memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not...
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...remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. The memory module pops up normally. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. 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...
...remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. The memory module pops up normally. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. 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...
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... and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Back of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see... 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 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket...
... and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Back of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see... 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 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket...
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...; When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in order to upgrade your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for several days or if you left it first... saves the current state of the desktop to the internal storage drive. You must turn off your computer, save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you change your mind and decide to continue working after turning off the computer using the Shut down completely, but it , including all open...
...; When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in order to upgrade your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for several days or if you left it first... saves the current state of the desktop to the internal storage drive. You must turn off your computer, save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you change your mind and decide to continue working after turning off the computer using the Shut down completely, but it , including all open...
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... Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you left off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut... up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all open documents and programs to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 87. For information on using ....
... Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you left off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut... up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all open documents and programs to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 87. For information on using ....
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... of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. The computer saves the status of these methods, you first need to the memory, turns off the computer 2 Click Sleep. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after...
... of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. The computer saves the status of these methods, you first need to the memory, turns off the computer 2 Click Sleep. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after...
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... "Saving your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on a regular basis. However, if your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you have an automatic save it takes time. Your work " on page 98 for details. ❖ Back up because it to external media on...
... "Saving your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on a regular basis. However, if your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you have an automatic save it takes time. Your work " on page 98 for details. ❖ Back up because it to external media on...
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... the time of publication. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. This may shorten the life of time, the battery will need to retain a charge. NOTE For optimum DVD performance,...may cause the battery meter to be replaced. This is not necessary to fully discharge the battery periodically. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is recommended that stores your battery" on page 123 for all batteries. However, for better accuracy of individual components....
... the time of publication. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. This may shorten the life of time, the battery will need to retain a charge. NOTE For optimum DVD performance,...may cause the battery meter to be replaced. This is not necessary to fully discharge the battery periodically. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is recommended that stores your battery" on page 123 for all batteries. However, for better accuracy of individual components....
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... the battery discharges completely. The battery may only charge while the computer is powered off . The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that the battery charges to run applications, features, and devices. 112 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging the main battery...
... the battery discharges completely. The battery may only charge while the computer is powered off . The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that the battery charges to run applications, features, and devices. 112 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging the main battery...