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...main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 41 Initial setup 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 To Shut down your computer 43 To Restart your computer 43 To place your computer in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional ...external devices 45 Adding memory (optional 45 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 51 Checking total memory 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 54 Creating recovery media 55 Restoring from recovery media 57 Refresh your...
...main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 41 Initial setup 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 To Shut down your computer 43 To Restart your computer 43 To place your computer in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional ...external devices 45 Adding memory (optional 45 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 51 Checking total memory 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 54 Creating recovery media 55 Restoring from recovery media 57 Refresh your...
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... a network .........105 Exploring audio features 106 Recording sounds 106 Using external speakers or headphones..........107 Using the Web Camera 107 Using the Memory card reader 108 Inserting memory media 108 Removing memory media 109 Chapter 5: Utilities 110 Desktop Assist 111 Media & Entertainment 112 Tools & Utilities 113 Support & Recovery 114 eco Utility 115 Setting...
... a network .........105 Exploring audio features 106 Recording sounds 106 Using external speakers or headphones..........107 Using the Web Camera 107 Using the Memory card reader 108 Inserting memory media 108 Removing memory media 109 Chapter 5: Utilities 110 Desktop Assist 111 Media & Entertainment 112 Tools & Utilities 113 Support & Recovery 114 eco Utility 115 Setting...
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... supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128 Problems when you turn on the ...Internet problems 134 The Windows® operating system can help you 135 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 135 Checking device properties 135 Memory problems 136 Power and the batteries 137 Keyboard problems 138 Display problems 139 Disk or storage drive problems 141 Error-checking 141 Optical ...
... supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128 Problems when you turn on the ...Internet problems 134 The Windows® operating system can help you 135 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 135 Checking device properties 135 Memory problems 136 Power and the batteries 137 Keyboard problems 138 Display problems 139 Disk or storage drive problems 141 Error-checking 141 Optical ...
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... charged before adding external or internal components to your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure...
... charged before adding external or internal components to your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure...
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... the Sleep option. 44 Getting Started To place your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully...
... the Sleep option. 44 Getting Started To place your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully...
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.... You may be installed in minor bodily injury. Getting Started 45 Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your computer for this procedure. The surrounding area may want to room temperature before they have cooled...
.... You may be installed in minor bodily injury. Getting Started 45 Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your computer for this procedure. The surrounding area may want to room temperature before they have cooled...
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...down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you to be installed, it must be lost. If only one or two memory modules. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in... good condition. If you turn off the computer. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use light are off. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button If the...
...down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you to be installed, it must be lost. If only one or two memory modules. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in... good condition. If you turn off the computer. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use light are off. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button If the...
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...6 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to the computer, including the AC adaptor. NOTE To locate your memory module slot cover please refer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. Back of the computer, and then place the computer upside down option. For information...mode. Do not try to your Quick Start document. 8 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screw(s) that secure the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift key, and then click the Shut down on the cloth. 7 ...
...6 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to the computer, including the AC adaptor. NOTE To locate your memory module slot cover please refer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. Back of the computer, and then place the computer upside down option. For information...mode. Do not try to your Quick Start document. 8 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screw(s) that secure the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift key, and then click the Shut down on the cloth. 7 ...
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...antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 12 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is the top slot. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 9 Remove the memory module slot cover. 10 Place the screw(s) and the ...cover in Slot A. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 51. NOTE For this model, Slot A is to discharge any static electricity you handle the module, touch a ...
...antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 12 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is the top slot. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 9 Remove the memory module slot cover. 10 Place the screw(s) and the ...cover in Slot A. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 51. NOTE For this model, Slot A is to discharge any static electricity you handle the module, touch a ...
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... "snap" into place securely with the socket 14 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 15 Once the module's connector is fully inserted... to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the module. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the corresponding cutouts in the socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with its sides, avoiding...
... "snap" into place securely with the socket 14 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 15 Once the module's connector is fully inserted... to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the module. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the corresponding cutouts in the socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with its sides, avoiding...
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...battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the...slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 95. 18 Turn...
...battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the...slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 95. 18 Turn...
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...Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-10 in "Checking total memory" on page 53. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any ... or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a...
...Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-10 in "Checking total memory" on page 53. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any ... or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a...
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...of one another, you must remove the top module first before restarting the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. Back of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before ...removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. In either of computer Slot B Slot A...
...of one another, you must remove the top module first before restarting the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. Back of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before ...removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. In either of computer Slot B Slot A...
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...or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in screen. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on or..., observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. The System window appears. Installed memory (RAM) is in "Installing a memory module" on page 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation...
...or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in screen. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on or..., observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. The System window appears. Installed memory (RAM) is in "Installing a memory module" on page 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation...
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... frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some applications have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive. If the network you are using goes down...
... frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some applications have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive. If the network you are using goes down...
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...the battery meter, it is not necessary to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer is turned off. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will be inaccurate. Recharge time varies depending on battery ...configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba under any individual user. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not an estimate of the battery, and may cause the battery meter to ...
...the battery meter, it is not necessary to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer is turned off. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will be inaccurate. Recharge time varies depending on battery ...configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba under any individual user. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not an estimate of the battery, and may cause the battery meter to ...
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... completely discharged. Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to external media before discharging the battery. Mobile Computing 87 Running the computer on . When fully charged, it charges while the computer is on...
... completely discharged. Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to external media before discharging the battery. Mobile Computing 87 Running the computer on . When fully charged, it charges while the computer is on...
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...so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media To copy data from one media to all types of media. These media can be used with a variety of media. NOTE Do not ..., an SD™ adapter is active. The following instructions apply to another, use of the Windows® operating system. Inserting memory media NOTE To locate your Memory card reader please refer to your Quick Start document. The Web Camera indicator light glows when the Web Camera is required. 108 ...
...so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media To copy data from one media to all types of media. These media can be used with a variety of media. NOTE Do not ..., an SD™ adapter is active. The following instructions apply to another, use of the Windows® operating system. Inserting memory media NOTE To locate your Memory card reader please refer to your Quick Start document. The Web Camera indicator light glows when the Web Camera is required. 108 ...
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...pull it . Even when the Windows® message "copying..." Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Memory card reader 109 When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. Removing memory media 1 If you are not currently on the Desktop, choose the Desktop tile on the Show hidden... to eject. otherwise, skip to step 5. 4 Gently press the card inward to release it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is unable to prepare the media for removal by clicking on the Start screen, otherwise skip to step 2. 2 Prepare...
...pull it . Even when the Windows® message "copying..." Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Memory card reader 109 When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. Removing memory media 1 If you are not currently on the Desktop, choose the Desktop tile on the Show hidden... to eject. otherwise, skip to step 5. 4 Gently press the card inward to release it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is unable to prepare the media for removal by clicking on the Start screen, otherwise skip to step 2. 2 Prepare...
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... Monitor (Available on certain models.) The PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. The collected information is used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by your home... the usage of initial system use, and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: ...
... Monitor (Available on certain models.) The PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. The collected information is used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by your home... the usage of initial system use, and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: ...