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...Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Licenses This Product is licensed under license. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. No license is under the AVC, the VC-1 and the MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual patent portfolio licenses for any use of a consumer to environmental considerations. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory.... For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green. Additional information may contain mercury. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks...
...Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Licenses This Product is licensed under license. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. No license is under the AVC, the VC-1 and the MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual patent portfolio licenses for any use of a consumer to environmental considerations. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory.... For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green. Additional information may contain mercury. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks...
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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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... your computer Important information on the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer...
... your computer Important information on the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer...
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Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on ...Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 50. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 88) See "Setting up your product. NOTE To register online, you must be ...
Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on ...Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 50. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 88) See "Setting up your product. NOTE To register online, you must be ...
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...adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 50. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be hot. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories...on the underside of the computer. You may damage the computer, the module, or both. Installing a memory module with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in minor bodily injury. The surrounding area may be ...
...adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 50. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be hot. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories...on the underside of the computer. You may damage the computer, the module, or both. Installing a memory module with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in minor bodily injury. The surrounding area may be ...
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... to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Slot B is on the cloth. If the computer is the top slot. You can install one... step 1; Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Slot A. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. NOTE For this model, Slot A is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the...
... to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Slot B is on the cloth. If the computer is the top slot. You can install one... step 1; Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Slot A. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. NOTE For this model, Slot A is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the...
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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. 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
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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... 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... 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 computer. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the underside of one memory module is the bottom slot. If only one another, you must ...remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE If no memory slot is the top slot. Slot B is available, you must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector....
...the computer. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the underside of one memory module is the bottom slot. If only one another, you must ...remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE If no memory slot is the top slot. Slot B is available, you must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector....
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...the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the socket. The memory module should "snap" into the latches at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface... 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 the socket and level when secured in the side of the module to seat the module into place securely with the ...
...the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the socket. The memory module should "snap" into the latches at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface... 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 the socket and level when secured in the side of the module to seat the module into place securely with the ...
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...make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. If only one memory module is in Sleep mode). In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating ...or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or ...
...make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. If only one memory module is in Sleep mode). In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating ...or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or ...
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... has recognized it on page 52 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 62. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. If you need to... work. You can damage the computer and the memory module. You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 18 Restart the computer. In either of the above cases, ...
... has recognized it on page 52 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 62. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. If you need to... work. You can damage the computer and the memory module. You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 18 Restart the computer. In either of the above cases, ...
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... or defragment the drive. 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 top of one another, you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could be a sign that you... may appear when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom 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 which...
... or defragment the drive. 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 top of one another, you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could be a sign that you... may appear when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom 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 which...
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...and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft ... your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery,...
...and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft ... your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery,...
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...user's data See "Recovering to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. If unsure, cancel and try again. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) Recovery of -box state (recommended recovery ... software with user's data" on page 64. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. The following program...
...user's data See "Recovering to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. If unsure, cancel and try again. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) Recovery of -box state (recommended recovery ... software with user's data" on page 64. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. The following program...
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...TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and 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. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a...restarting after turning off the computer using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). You must turn off your files and make sure all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the ...
...TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and 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. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a...restarting after turning off the computer using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). You must turn off your files and make sure all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the ...
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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... turning off the computer using . 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 were ...
... 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... turning off the computer using . 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 were ...
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... white. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you can also specify an...
... white. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you can also specify an...