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...or other countries. Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are owned by Toshiba is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc. Bluetooth word mark and logos ...contain mercury. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks of the BD Association. Adobe and Photoshop are either ...
...or other countries. Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are owned by Toshiba is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc. Bluetooth word mark and logos ...contain mercury. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks of the BD Association. Adobe and Photoshop are either ...
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Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 62 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 62 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 64 Recovering...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 62 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 62 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 64 Recovering...
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... 142 Using external speakers or headphones..........142 Using the Web Camera 143 Using the Memory card reader 144 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 Setting passwords 153 Using an instant password 153 Using a supervisor...
... 142 Using external speakers or headphones..........142 Using the Web Camera 143 Using the Memory card reader 144 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 Setting passwords 153 Using an instant password 153 Using a supervisor...
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... problems 174 Internet problems 175 The Windows® operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive... computing habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
... problems 174 Internet problems 175 The Windows® operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive... computing habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
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... can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Setting up your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Overheating your computer...
... can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Setting up your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Overheating your computer...
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... may want to your product. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Product registration can be connected to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. See "Setting up your software" on page 88) Getting Started 51...
... may want to your product. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Product registration can be connected to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. See "Setting up your software" on page 88) Getting Started 51...
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... process large amounts of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. The surrounding area may...
... process large amounts of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. The surrounding area may...
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...scratching the top cover of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on , begin at step 1; You can install one memory module is to step 3. 1 Click Start. If the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right ...system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Slot B is the bottom slot. Start button Shut down...
...scratching the top cover of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on , begin at step 1; You can install one memory module is to step 3. 1 Click Start. If the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right ...system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Slot B is the bottom slot. Start button Shut down...
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54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. L730 series Memory module slot cover Front of computer L740 series L750 series Memory module slot cover L770 series Front 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 page 130.
54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. L730 series Memory module slot cover Front of computer L740 series L750 series Memory module slot cover L770 series Front 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 page 130.
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...small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. Before you...discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Back of computer Back of computer L730 series L740 series Back of computer L750 series L770 series (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws...
...small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. Before you...discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Back of computer Back of computer L730 series L740 series Back of computer L750 series L770 series (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws...
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... the connector's notch with the socket NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on page 59. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on top of one memory module is available, you must be installed, it must remove the top...
... the connector's notch with the socket NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on page 59. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on top of one memory module is available, you must be installed, it must remove the top...
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... approximately a 30-degree angle (to seat the module into the socket and level when secured in the side 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... memory module Do not force the memory module into position. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the ...
... approximately a 30-degree angle (to seat the module into the socket and level when secured in the side 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... memory module Do not force the memory module into position. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the ...
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...are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Slot B is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is connected to remove the... soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. If only one memory module is the top slot. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting...
...are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Slot B is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is connected to remove the... soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. If only one memory module is the top slot. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting...
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In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. You can damage the computer and the memory module. The computer could hang up the next time you can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 62. When the operating system ...has loaded, you turn it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on and data in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has...
In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. You can damage the computer and the memory module. The computer could hang up the next time you can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 62. When the operating system ...has loaded, you turn it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on and data in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has...
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If 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 suggested, this could be a sign that you may appear when you turn on top ... Mode is highlighted, then press Enter. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up normally. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at...
If 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 suggested, this could be a sign that you may appear when you turn on top ... Mode is highlighted, then press Enter. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up normally. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at...
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... are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source,...on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is ...
... are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source,...on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is ...
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62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not recognize...
62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not recognize...
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... installed, you must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for several days or if you have more main.... ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you change your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
... installed, you must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for several days or if you have more main.... ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you change your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
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... 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 Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after... and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 94. 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 where you power down...
... 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 Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after... and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 94. 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 where you power down...
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... computer automatically goes into Sleep mode by opening the display panel. Configuring Sleep mode options You can start up menu. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. Using...
... computer automatically goes into Sleep mode by opening the display panel. Configuring Sleep mode options You can start up menu. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. Using...