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... recycling programs. For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green. As part of Toshiba's commitment to (i) encode video in compliance with this product may contain mercury. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are registered trademarks of Atheros...
... recycling programs. For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green. As part of Toshiba's commitment to (i) encode video in compliance with this product may contain mercury. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are registered trademarks of Atheros...
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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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... failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is shipped with any object...
... failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is shipped with any object...
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Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on ... Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and ...
Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on ... Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and ...
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... could result in minor bodily injury. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may be hot. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Your computer comes with... your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The surrounding area may want to run most of data. To avoid...
... could result in minor bodily injury. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may be hot. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Your computer comes with... your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The surrounding area may want to run most of data. To avoid...
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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 in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. Slot B is... the bottom slot. 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 the work surface to ...
... 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 in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. Slot B is... the bottom slot. 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 the work surface to ...
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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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.... 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... memory module slot cover. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you may...
.... 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... memory module slot cover. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you may...
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... the bottom module. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. If only one another, you must be installed in the socket. 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 the bottom slot. NOTE If no memory slot is the top slot. NOTE For this model, Slot A is...
... the bottom module. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. If only one another, you must be installed in the socket. 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 the bottom slot. NOTE If no memory slot is the top slot. NOTE For this model, Slot A is...
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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. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. These latches should be completely inserted ...into the socket and level when secured in the side of the socket. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the module. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, ...
... 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. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. These latches should be completely inserted ...into the socket and level when secured in the side of the socket. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the module. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, ...
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... information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. If only one memory module is to a power outlet (even if your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected 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. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when...
... information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. If only one memory module is to a power outlet (even if your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected 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. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when...
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... continue setting up the next time you need to work. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 52 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. ... operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on and data in memory will not be lost. The computer could hang up...
... continue setting up the next time you need to work. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 52 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. ... operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on and data in memory will not be lost. The computer could hang up...
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... the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. The memory module pops up normally. When Safe Mode is highlighted, then press Enter. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from... appear when you turn on top 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 ...
... the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. The memory module pops up normally. When Safe Mode is highlighted, then press Enter. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from... appear when you turn on top 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 ...
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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 slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on ...page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. 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 on a carpet or other...
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 slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on ...page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. 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 on a carpet or other...
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...Panel, 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 perform the action, click Continue; The following program to make changes to back up squarely with user's..."Recovering to out-of -box state Description This option restores the original factory image to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up all data from doing things on page 64. If unsure, cancel and ...
...Panel, 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 perform the action, click Continue; The following program to make changes to back up squarely with user's..."Recovering to out-of -box state Description This option restores the original factory image to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up all data from doing things on page 64. If unsure, cancel and ...
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...the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to the internal storage ...Since Hibernation mode does not require power to turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is stored to where you left off the ...
...the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to the internal storage ...Since Hibernation mode does not require power to turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is stored to where you left off the ...
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... Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the 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 left it ,... documents and programs to enter Hibernation mode. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns 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 ...
... Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the 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 left it ,... documents and programs to enter Hibernation mode. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns 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 ...
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... display panel. The ON/OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer is in the lower-right corner 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 the screen(s) you first need to enable them...
... display panel. The ON/OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer is in the lower-right corner 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 the screen(s) you first need to enable them...