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... trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Disposal of the Wi-Fi Alliance. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO ... or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Computer Disposal Information This lamp may be regulated due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. Visit www.ToshibaDirect.com and select Recycling & Trade-in Programs, or enter ...
... trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Disposal of the Wi-Fi Alliance. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO ... or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Computer Disposal Information This lamp may be regulated due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. Visit www.ToshibaDirect.com and select Recycling & Trade-in Programs, or enter ...
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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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... NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Setting up your software" on a carpet or other soft material can use it. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is...
... NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Setting up your software" on a carpet or other soft material can use it. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is...
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...up your software. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. 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 computer for the first time you ...
...up your software. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. 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 computer for the first time you ...
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...in good condition. NOTE For this procedure. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You will be lost. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and ...the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Slot A. If only one or two memory modules. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both...
...in good condition. NOTE For this procedure. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You will be lost. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and ...the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Slot A. If only one or two memory modules. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both...
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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 Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down.... Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 120. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on...
... 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 Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down.... Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 120. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on...
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...captive screw that you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on page 58. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. 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...
...captive screw that you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on page 58. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. 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...
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..., aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the socket Slot B is the bottom slot. notch latch connector latch key (...Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its connector. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle...
..., aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the socket Slot B is the bottom slot. notch latch connector latch key (...Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its connector. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle...
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... should "snap" into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. If only one memory module is the top slot. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down ... the sides of the module to be installed, it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured 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...
... should "snap" into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. If only one memory module is the top slot. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down ... the sides of the module to be installed, it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured 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...
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...installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 121. 16 Turn the ...computer right side up the next time you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove...
...installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 121. 16 Turn the ...computer right side up the next time you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove...
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...removing/installing the bottom module. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up normally. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following screen may appear when you may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down...you turn on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors...
...removing/installing the bottom module. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up normally. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following screen may appear when you may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down...you turn on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors...
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...on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. ...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. For more...
...on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. ...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. For more...
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... restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Getting Started Turning off the computer 81 Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to... option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your computer.
... restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Getting Started Turning off the computer 81 Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to... option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your computer.
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...on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep saves the current 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 after...save your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. 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 while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you power down...
...on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep saves the current 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 after...save your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. 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 while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you power down...
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Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer 2 Click Sleep. The ON/OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer is in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically ...
Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer 2 Click Sleep. The ON/OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer is in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically ...
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..." on a regular basis. Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in a safe place. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Your work " on it takes time. However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you have an automatic save it to...
..." on a regular basis. Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in a safe place. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Your work " on it takes time. However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you have an automatic save it to...
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...varies depending on battery power at the time of publication. If the computer is recommended that stores your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on usage. NOTE For optimum DVD performance,... management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at least once a month. Use only batteries designed to your Toshiba computer. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor ...
...varies depending on battery power at the time of publication. If the computer is recommended that stores your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on usage. NOTE For optimum DVD performance,... management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at least once a month. Use only batteries designed to your Toshiba computer. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor ...
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... and will allow the battery to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for up to run applications, features, and devices. 112 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging...
... and will allow the battery to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for up to run applications, features, and devices. 112 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging...