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...and any use of their respective owners. Disposal of this product may be regulated due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. Visit www.ToshibaDirect.com and select Recycling & Trade-in Programs, or enter...Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. TouchPad is a registered trademark of Toshiba's ...
...and any use of their respective owners. Disposal of this product may be regulated due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. Visit www.ToshibaDirect.com and select Recycling & Trade-in Programs, or enter...Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. TouchPad is a registered trademark of Toshiba's ...
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... first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 Your computer's features and specifications ....50 Turning on the power 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery...
... first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 Your computer's features and specifications ....50 Turning on the power 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery...
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...the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 133 Inserting memory media 134 Removing memory media 134 Using the i.LINK® port 135 Chapter 5: Utilities 136 TOSHIBA Assist 137 Connect 138 Secure 139 Protect & Fix 140 Optimize 141 TOSHIBA Application Installer 142 Setting passwords 143 ... password 144 Using a user password 145 Deleting a user password 146 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 147 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........148 Mouse Utility 149 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 150 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 154 TOSHIBA Button Support 155 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 156
...the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 133 Inserting memory media 134 Removing memory media 134 Using the i.LINK® port 135 Chapter 5: Utilities 136 TOSHIBA Assist 137 Connect 138 Secure 139 Protect & Fix 140 Optimize 141 TOSHIBA Application Installer 142 Setting passwords 143 ... password 144 Using a user password 145 Deleting a user password 146 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 147 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........148 Mouse Utility 149 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 150 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 154 TOSHIBA Button Support 155 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 156
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Contents 33 TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 158 Fingerprint utility limitations 158 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....158 Fingerprint Logon 159 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... problems 170 The Windows® operating system can help you 171 Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........178 Optical drive problems 180 Sound...
Contents 33 TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 158 Fingerprint utility limitations 158 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....158 Fingerprint Logon 159 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... problems 170 The Windows® operating system can help you 171 Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........178 Optical drive problems 180 Sound...
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... computer's cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned...
... computer's cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned...
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... devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 132) Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 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 51) ❖ Connect...
... devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 132) Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 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 51) ❖ Connect...
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... packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off light glows white or green, depending on page 44. You may want to run most of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up... your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications.
... packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off light glows white or green, depending on page 44. You may want to run most of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up... your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications.
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...the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. Allow the module to cool to room..., use a small Phillips screwdriver that is to follow these directions could result in Slot A. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in good condition. You will be installed in minor bodily injury. The computer has two...
...the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. Allow the module to cool to room..., use a small Phillips screwdriver that is to follow these directions could result in Slot A. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in good condition. You will be installed in minor bodily injury. The computer has two...
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... information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The operating system...turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove...
... information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The operating system...turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove...
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...must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the connector may have built up. NOTE If no memory slot is available, 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 memory module slot on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and ...
...must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the connector may have built up. NOTE If no memory slot is available, 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 memory module slot on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and ...
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...For this model Slot A is the top slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the socket Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in...installed in the socket. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one memory module is to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree...
...For this model Slot A is the top slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the socket Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in...installed in the socket. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one memory module is to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree...
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..., repeat steps 12-13. If only one memory module is the top slot. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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 installed... is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. Slot ...
..., repeat steps 12-13. If only one memory module is the top slot. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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 installed... is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. Slot ...
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... 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. If you can damage the computer and the memory module. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on ...page 52 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In either of the above cases, the Sleep...
... 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. If you can damage the computer and the memory module. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on ...page 52 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In either of the above cases, the Sleep...
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...the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 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. If one of one another, you turn on the power: If "Start... stacked on top of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is highlighted, then press Enter. The memory module pops up normally. 58 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 time Windows...
...the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 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. If one of one another, you turn on the power: If "Start... stacked on top of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is highlighted, then press Enter. The memory module pops up normally. 58 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 time Windows...
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... battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and ...Maintenance, and then System. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Slot B Slot A Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE:...
... battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and ...Maintenance, and then System. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Slot B Slot A Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE:...
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...things on page 61. If you were trying to continue." otherwise, click Cancel. NOTE It is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery DVDs" on your ... selected applications and software features or utilities. 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 certain models) Your computer has been configured with the socket latches....
...things on page 61. If you were trying to continue." otherwise, click Cancel. NOTE It is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery DVDs" on your ... selected applications and software features or utilities. 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 certain models) Your computer has been configured with the socket latches....
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...information, system settings are off. You must 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 which you left off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down completely, but it ,... for several days or if you must turn on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting after...
...information, system settings are off. You must 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 which you left off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down completely, but it ,... for several days or if you must turn on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting after...
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Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left off the computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage ... power down using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because...
Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left off the computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage ... power down using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because...
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... programs and files to sleep, select the desired amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode.
... programs and files to sleep, select the desired amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode.
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... save feature that can be activated. Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for further information. See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive at preset intervals.
... save feature that can be activated. Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for further information. See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive at preset intervals.