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29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are registered trademarks of their...registered trademark of SD Card Association. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are registered trademarks of Toshiba's commitment to (i) encode video in compliance with this product in the United States and/or other countries....See www.mpegla.com. and/or Toshiba Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are trademarks or...
29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are registered trademarks of their...registered trademark of SD Card Association. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are registered trademarks of Toshiba's commitment to (i) encode video in compliance with this product in the United States and/or other countries....See www.mpegla.com. and/or Toshiba Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are trademarks or...
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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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... up your computer 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. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode).
... up your computer 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. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode).
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... devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 88) 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...
... devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 88) 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...
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... a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be hot. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Failure to run most of the computer. 52 Getting Started...
... a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be hot. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Failure to run most of the computer. 52 Getting Started...
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...closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the top slot. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside... down button in Slot A. NOTE For this model, Slot A is on the cloth. You can install one memory module is to be installed, it must be lost. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on ,...
...closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the top slot. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside... down button in Slot A. NOTE For this model, Slot A is on the cloth. You can install one memory module is to be installed, it must be lost. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on ,...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130. 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 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130. 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 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
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... built up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a 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. 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 and the cover in a safe place so that secure the...
... built up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a 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. 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 and the cover in a safe place so that secure the...
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...If only one another, you must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on page 59. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 56 Getting Started Adding... memory (optional) 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in the socket. NOTE For this model, Slot A ...
...If only one another, you must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on page 59. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 56 Getting Started Adding... memory (optional) 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in the socket. NOTE For this model, Slot A ...
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... 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. These latches should be completely inserted into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. If 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 approximately a 30-degree angle (to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket...
... 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. These latches should be completely inserted into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. If 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 approximately a 30-degree angle (to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket...
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..." on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer ...or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. Slot B is to a power outlet (even if...
..." on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer ...or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. Slot B is to a power outlet (even if...
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... continue setting up the next time you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on and data in memory will not be lost. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory" on . If you can verify that the computer has recognized... page 52 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep...
... continue setting up the next time you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on and data in memory will not be lost. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory" on . If you can verify that the computer has recognized... page 52 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep...
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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 must remove the top module first before ... press Enter. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may appear when you turn on top of one another, you may...
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 must remove the top module first before ... press Enter. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may appear when you turn on top of one another, you may...
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... the computer right side up. 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. 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...
... the computer right side up. 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. 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...
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...can 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 52), and then check that says, "Do you to recover your ... factory default software with the socket latches. 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; NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-...
...can 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 52), and then check that says, "Do you to recover your ... factory default software with the socket latches. 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; NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-...
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... make sure 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). Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the internal storage drive. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down completely, but it... to maintain the saved information, system settings are off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to memory, so that when you turn off .
... make sure 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). Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the internal storage drive. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down completely, but it... to maintain the saved information, system settings are off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to memory, so that when you turn off .
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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.... For information on page 94. For information on how to enter Hibernation mode. 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 which you left it , including all open documents and...
... 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.... For information on page 94. For information on how to enter Hibernation mode. 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 which you left it , including all open documents and...
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... display panel. The computer returns to the Shut down menu 2 Click Sleep in the lower-right corner of these methods, you first need 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, you...
... display panel. The computer returns to the Shut down menu 2 Click Sleep in the lower-right corner of these methods, you first need 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, you...