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...of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. As part of Atheros Communications, Inc. Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.... of their respective owners. 29 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. and/or Toshiba Corporation. and any use of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Microsoft, Outlook...
...of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. As part of Atheros Communications, Inc. Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.... of their respective owners. 29 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. and/or Toshiba Corporation. and any use of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Microsoft, Outlook...
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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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... Inserting an ExpressCard 136 Removing an ExpressCard 136 Using the Memory card reader 137 Inserting memory media 138 Removing memory media 138 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 139 Chapter 5: Utilities 140 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Connect 142 Secure 143 Protect & Fix 144 Optimize 145 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 Setting passwords 147 Using an instant password...
... Inserting an ExpressCard 136 Removing an ExpressCard 136 Using the Memory card reader 137 Inserting memory media 138 Removing memory media 138 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 139 Chapter 5: Utilities 140 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Connect 142 Secure 143 Protect & Fix 144 Optimize 145 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 Setting passwords 147 Using an instant password...
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Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 ConfigFree 161 Getting Started 161 ConfigFree® Utilities 162 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy to ... problems 170 Internet problems 171 The Windows® operating system can help you 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 175 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 177 Optical drive problems...
Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 ConfigFree 161 Getting Started 161 ConfigFree® Utilities 162 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy to ... problems 170 Internet problems 171 The Windows® operating system can help you 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 175 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 177 Optical drive problems...
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... surface. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Using your computer Important information on the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL...
... surface. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Using your computer Important information on the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL...
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Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 51. Follow the on-screen instructions. See "Setting up your software. The first time you... you may vary according to the Internet. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a ...
Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 51. Follow the on-screen instructions. See "Setting up your software. The first time you... you may vary according to the Internet. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a ...
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... devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. The surrounding area may be installed in good condition. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. Failure to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn...applications. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Allow the module(s) to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 51. You can...
... devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. The surrounding area may be installed in good condition. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. Failure to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn...applications. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Allow the module(s) to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 51. You can...
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... surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down ...button 2 Click the Shut down on page 119. Memory module slot cover Front of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in Slot A. Slot B is the bottom slot. For ...
... surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down ...button 2 Click the Shut down on page 119. Memory module slot cover Front of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in Slot A. Slot B is the bottom slot. For ...
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.... Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 57. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without ...module by performing steps 2-3 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. Grease or dust on the connector may have ...
.... Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 57. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without ...module by performing steps 2-3 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. Grease or dust on the connector may have ...
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... the socket, aligning the connector's notch with its connector. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the socket NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot... first before removing/installing the bottom module. Getting Started 55 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 (to the horizontal...
... the socket, aligning the connector's notch with its connector. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the socket NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot... first before removing/installing the bottom module. Getting Started 55 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 (to the horizontal...
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...module to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 120. The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. For more information on inserting the main battery, ...see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Slot B Slot A Front of...
...module to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 120. The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. For more information on inserting the main battery, ...see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Slot B Slot A Front of...
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...adaptor have at the base of the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in "Checking total memory" on page 52 to work surface before restarting the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described ... or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Installing a memory module" on page 59. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly...
...adaptor have at the base of the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in "Checking total memory" on page 52 to work surface before restarting the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described ... or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Installing a memory module" on page 59. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly...
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..., this could hang up the next time you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, it on . 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up... normally. If one another, you turn it is in memory will not be a sign that you may appear when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. You can damage...
..., this could hang up the next time you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, it on . 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up... normally. If one another, you turn it is in memory will not be a sign that you may appear when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. You can damage...
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... and then System. The System window appears. 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 ...page 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. Installed...
... and then System. The System window appears. 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 ...page 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. Installed...
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... first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer when you must turn off your files and make sure all.... If you have more than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are not using it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the Shut down command. Options for a while.
... first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer when you must turn off your files and make sure all.... If you have more than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are not using it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the Shut down command. Options for a while.
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...to consider 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 where you left off. For information on how to use and configure Hibernation... 87. Be sure to save any open documents and programs to your work first. 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 Sleep takes less time...
...to consider 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 where you left off. For information on how to use and configure Hibernation... 87. Be sure to save any open documents and programs to your work first. 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 Sleep takes less time...
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... place it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. Once the computer is in the pop-up the computer from...
... place it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. Once the computer is in the pop-up the computer from...
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... intervals. Your work " on page 97 for details. 92 See "Saving your software documentation for further information. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature saves your file to the internal storage drive. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while...
... intervals. Your work " on page 97 for details. 92 See "Saving your software documentation for further information. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature saves your file to the internal storage drive. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while...
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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. After a period of individual components. However, for all batteries. If the computer is recommended that you are achieved ...an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. Battery may fail to work with your Toshiba computer. Use only batteries designed to retain a charge. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your battery" on page 122 for up to a month while the computer...
...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. After a period of individual components. However, for all batteries. If the computer is recommended that you are achieved ...an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. Battery may fail to work with your Toshiba computer. Use only batteries designed to retain a charge. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your battery" on page 122 for up to a month while the computer...
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... that the battery charges to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is almost completely discharged. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that you operate your computer on your computer's configuration settings.
... that the battery charges to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is almost completely discharged. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that you operate your computer on your computer's configuration settings.