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Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are trademarks of the BD Association. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc. No license is licensed under license.... environmental considerations. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in the United States and other brand and product names are those of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact...
Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are trademarks of the BD Association. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc. No license is licensed under license.... environmental considerations. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in the United States and other brand and product names are those of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact...
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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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... the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Setting up your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on page 46. These components include, but...
... the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Setting up your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on page 46. These components include, but...
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... the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. See "Setting up your software. Failure to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends ...setting up your software" on page 88) Product registration can be connected to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. After starting your computer...
... the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. See "Setting up your software. Failure to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends ...setting up your software" on page 88) Product registration can be connected to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. After starting your computer...
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... will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Your computer comes with enough memory to room temperature before they have cooled. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Installing a memory module with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Allow the module(s) to cool to run most of data.
... will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Your computer comes with enough memory to room temperature before they have cooled. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Installing a memory module with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Allow the module(s) to cool to run most of data.
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... scratching the top cover of the Start menu. Slot B is to be installed, it must be lost. If only one or two memory modules. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on , begin... system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. You can install one memory module is the top slot. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Getting Started...
... scratching the top cover of the Start menu. Slot B is to be installed, it must be lost. If only one or two memory modules. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on , begin... system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. You can install one memory module is the top slot. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Getting Started...
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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. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
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... 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 memory module slot cover. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal ...surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them ...
... 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 memory module slot cover. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal ...surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them ...
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...Slot A is the top slot. 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 page 59. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one another,...must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on top of one memory module is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE...
...Slot A is the top slot. 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 page 59. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one another,...must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on top of one memory module is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE...
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... module. 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 the horizontal surface 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 the socket and level when secured in the side...
... module. 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 the horizontal surface 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 the socket and level when secured in the side...
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... be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are...your computer 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 condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never ...
... be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are...your computer 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 condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never ...
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... it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra...
... it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra...
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When Safe Mode 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. If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it ... you turn on top of one another, 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...
When Safe Mode 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. If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it ... you turn on top of one another, 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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...air vents including those located at the underside of 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 operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating ... on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer....
...air vents including those located at the underside of 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 operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating ... on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer....
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...prevent programs or people from C:\Users. This is displayed below the System heading. If unsure, cancel and try again. To do this computer?" Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to perform the action, click Continue; NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that..., System and Security, and then System. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to back up squarely with the socket latches. The following program to make changes to out-of -box ...
...prevent programs or people from C:\Users. This is displayed below the System heading. If unsure, cancel and try again. To do this computer?" Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to perform the action, click Continue; NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that..., System and Security, and then System. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to back up squarely with the socket latches. The following program to make changes to out-of -box ...
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... save your computer. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but 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. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation... takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Sleep. You must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 90 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery...
... save your computer. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but 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. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation... takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Sleep. You must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 90 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery...
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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 ..., the computer returns to the state in which you left off the computer ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in memory, you will try to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 94. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an...
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 ..., the computer returns to the state in which you left off the computer ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in memory, you will try to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 94. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an...
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... up menu. Configuring Sleep mode options You can place the computer into Sleep mode. To use any of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to enable them using . Getting Started 97 Turning off...
... up menu. Configuring Sleep mode options You can place the computer into Sleep mode. To use any of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to enable them using . Getting Started 97 Turning off...