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... Using the computer for the first time 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 45 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method...
... Using the computer for the first time 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 45 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method...
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24 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 92 Toshiba's energy-saver design 92 Running the computer on battery power 92 Battery Notice 93 ... when the main battery runs low .....98 Setting battery notifications 98 Conserving battery power 99 Power Plans 100 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 101 Changing the main battery 102 Removing the battery from the computer .......102 Inserting a charged battery ... Recording sounds 112 Using external speakers or headphones..........113 Using the Web Camera 113 Using the Memory card reader 114 Inserting memory media 114 Removing memory media 115
24 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 92 Toshiba's energy-saver design 92 Running the computer on battery power 92 Battery Notice 93 ... when the main battery runs low .....98 Setting battery notifications 98 Conserving battery power 99 Power Plans 100 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 101 Changing the main battery 102 Removing the battery from the computer .......102 Inserting a charged battery ... Recording sounds 112 Using external speakers or headphones..........113 Using the Web Camera 113 Using the Memory card reader 114 Inserting memory media 114 Removing memory media 115
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26 Contents Memory problems 146 Power and the batteries 146 Keyboard problems 148 Display problems 148 Disk or storage drive problems 150 Error-checking 150 Optical disc drive ... Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 157 If you need further assistance 161 Contacting Toshiba 162 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 162 Toshiba's worldwide offices 162 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 164 Hot Key Cards 164 Using the Hot Key Cards 165 Hot key functions 165 Volume Mute 166...
26 Contents Memory problems 146 Power and the batteries 146 Keyboard problems 148 Display problems 148 Disk or storage drive problems 150 Error-checking 150 Optical disc drive ... Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 157 If you need further assistance 161 Contacting Toshiba 162 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 162 Toshiba's worldwide offices 162 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 164 Hot Key Cards 164 Using the Hot Key Cards 165 Hot key functions 165 Volume Mute 166...
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... damaging the surface. These components include, but are not limited to operate. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always confirm that needs to your computer. An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never pull...
... damaging the surface. These components include, but are not limited to operate. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always confirm that needs to your computer. An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never pull...
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...which windows appear, may want to set up your software. NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your software setup choices. See "Setting up your software. After... devices" on page 76) Follow the on your product. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you may vary according to your selection. Registering your computer...
...which windows appear, may want to set up your software. NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your software setup choices. See "Setting up your software. After... devices" on page 76) Follow the on your product. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you may vary according to your selection. Registering your computer...
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NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. The surrounding area may want to room temperature before they have cooled. Before you use a Phillips screwdriver of ...computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may damage the computer, the module, or both. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com.
NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. The surrounding area may want to room temperature before they have cooled. Before you use a Phillips screwdriver of ...computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may damage the computer, the module, or both. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com.
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... battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on and data in memory will not be installed in Slot A. Slot B is to remove a memory module with the computer turned on , begin at step 1; 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is in Sleep or Hibernation mode...of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not try to be lost. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating ...
... battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on and data in memory will not be installed in Slot A. Slot B is to remove a memory module with the computer turned on , begin at step 1; 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is in Sleep or Hibernation mode...of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not try to be lost. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating ...
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... must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty... can retrieve them later. Back of computer (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. Grease or dust on the connector may have built ...
... must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty... can retrieve them later. Back of computer (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. Grease or dust on the connector may have built ...
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... into the socket 13 Once the module's connector is to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding If only one memory module is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the top edge of the module to be installed, it must be installed in ... the socket, aligning the connector's notch with its sides, avoiding any contact with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its connector. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the...
... into the socket 13 Once the module's connector is to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding If only one memory module is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the top edge of the module to be installed, it must be installed in ... the socket, aligning the connector's notch with its sides, avoiding any contact with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its connector. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the...
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... into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Back of the module. If only one memory module is the top slot. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 103. 16 Turn the computer right side up correctly, repeat steps 12-... into position. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If...
... into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Back of the module. If only one memory module is the top slot. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 103. 16 Turn the computer right side up correctly, repeat steps 12-... into position. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If...
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... are protected from overheating when the power is turned on page 53. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. You can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer... your computer on a carpet or other soft material can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ...
... are protected from overheating when the power is turned on page 53. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. You can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer... your computer on a carpet or other soft material can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ...
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...when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could hang up slightly. The memory module pops up the next time you turn on top of one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be lost. In either of... the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on . Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If one another, you turn it is in...
...when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could hang up slightly. The memory module pops up the next time you turn on top of one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be lost. In either of... the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on . Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If one another, you turn it is in...
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... protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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...
... protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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...
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...page 55. This option recovers the factory default software, while the computer attempts to perform the action, click Continue; Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you want to allow you were trying to back up all data from doing things on page 45), and then check ...that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. otherwise, click Cancel. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Do you can check that the module is displayed below the System...
...page 55. This option recovers the factory default software, while the computer attempts to perform the action, click Continue; Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you want to allow you were trying to back up all data from doing things on page 45), and then check ...that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. otherwise, click Cancel. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Do you can check that the module is displayed below the System...
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... save feature that can be activated. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved.
... save feature that can be activated. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved.
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...configurations tested by Toshiba under the specific test settings at maximum capacity and will be obtained by the design of the battery, and may fail to be inaccurate. NOTE For optimum optical media performance, it is normal for procedures. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that you play... DVDs while running the computer on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month. This is not necessary...
...configurations tested by Toshiba under the specific test settings at maximum capacity and will be obtained by the design of the battery, and may fail to be inaccurate. NOTE For optimum optical media performance, it is normal for procedures. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that you play... DVDs while running the computer on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month. This is not necessary...
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... the battery is fully charged, we recommend that you to store your computer's configuration settings. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used while the RTC battery is being charged, although the charging status of your data to external media before discharging the battery. When Hibernation mode...
... the battery is fully charged, we recommend that you to store your computer's configuration settings. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used while the RTC battery is being charged, although the charging status of your data to external media before discharging the battery. When Hibernation mode...
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...Search field, type Web Camera. The Web Camera indicator light glows when the Web Camera is required. The Memory card reader may vary. Inserting memory media NOTE To locate your Memory card reader please refer to all types of supported media devices. 1 Turn the media so that appears ...above, click on your selection. 114 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Memory card reader NOTE To email, instant message or video conference, you must be used with a variety of digital products: digital music players, cellular...
...Search field, type Web Camera. The Web Camera indicator light glows when the Web Camera is required. The Memory card reader may vary. Inserting memory media NOTE To locate your Memory card reader please refer to all types of supported media devices. 1 Turn the media so that appears ...above, click on your selection. 114 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Memory card reader NOTE To email, instant message or video conference, you must be used with a variety of digital products: digital music players, cellular...
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... out slightly. 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is unable to Remove Hardware. Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Memory card reader 115 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in the notification ... to prepare the media for removal by clicking on the Show hidden icons button ( ), if necessary, in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. If the computer has a spring-loaded adapter slot, see step 2;
... out slightly. 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is unable to Remove Hardware. Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Memory card reader 115 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in the notification ... to prepare the media for removal by clicking on the Show hidden icons button ( ), if necessary, in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. If the computer has a spring-loaded adapter slot, see step 2;
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... (available on the internal storage drive may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, and temperatures for various devices). It also tracks the usage of initial system use this information for your computer. The stored data uses a...by notifying you wish. It may affect the performance of the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can then choose to install the updates if you when updated software, ...
... (available on the internal storage drive may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, and temperatures for various devices). It also tracks the usage of initial system use this information for your computer. The stored data uses a...by notifying you wish. It may affect the performance of the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can then choose to install the updates if you when updated software, ...