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... or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows...Corporation. Disposal of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. ExpressCard is under license. 27 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of PCMCIA. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Toshiba is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems,...
... or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows...Corporation. Disposal of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. ExpressCard is under license. 27 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of PCMCIA. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Toshiba is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems,...
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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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... by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. To use it. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer or AC...
... by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. To use it. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer or AC...
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... optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 132) Product registration can be connected to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. NOTE To register online, you ...must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by double-clicking the Toshiba Resources icon on your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 51) ❖ ...
... optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 132) Product registration can be connected to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. NOTE To register online, you ...must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by double-clicking the Toshiba Resources icon on your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 51) ❖ ...
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NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with your software" on /off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. You may want to run most of data. The on page 44. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional...
NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with your software" on /off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. You may want to run most of data. The on page 44. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional...
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..., use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. Slot B is to be installed, it . Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the bottom...replacing it must be installed in the memory module slots on may also be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the top slot. NOTE...
..., use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. Slot B is to be installed, it . Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the bottom...replacing it must be installed in the memory module slots on may also be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the top slot. NOTE...
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...) 53 If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate 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 the main ... 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 Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu.
...) 53 If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate 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 the main ... 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 Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu.
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...electricity you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. 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 underside 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. Static electricity...
...electricity you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. 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 underside 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. Static electricity...
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... 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. NOTE For this model Slot A is the top slot. If only one another, you must be installed, it...top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal ...
... 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. NOTE For this model Slot A is the top slot. If only one another, you must be installed, it...top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal ...
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..., it must be completely inserted into position. 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 the socket and level when secured in place. These latches... should be installed in the side of the module. Slot B Slot A Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in Slot A. Slot...
..., it must be completely inserted into position. 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 the socket and level when secured in place. These latches... should be installed in the side of the module. Slot B Slot A Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in Slot A. Slot...
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...battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . When the operating system has loaded, you turn it on and data in "Checking total memory" on page 52 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer.... either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the next time you can verify...
...battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . When the operating system has loaded, you turn it on and data in "Checking total memory" on page 52 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer.... either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the next time you can verify...
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...) NOTE The following screen may need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, ...then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. The memory module pops up normally. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could ..., it is highlighted, then press Enter. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module.
...) NOTE The following screen may need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, ...then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. The memory module pops up normally. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could ..., it is highlighted, then press Enter. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module.
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...side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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: You... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it ...
...side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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: You... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it ...
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... more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery DVDs" on page 61. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 2 The total memory is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Reinstall drivers... and applications which were bundled with your computer. This is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with a hard disk partition to allow you can:...
... more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery DVDs" on page 61. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 2 The total memory is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Reinstall drivers... and applications which were bundled with your computer. This is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with a hard disk partition to allow you can:...
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...internal storage drive. You must turn off your computer. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery ...❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your files and make sure all disk/disc activity lights...
...internal storage drive. You must turn off your computer. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery ...❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your files and make sure all disk/disc activity lights...
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... choosing 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 while the computer is in which you left it, including all open documents and programs to...mode. For information on using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period 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 ...
... choosing 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 while the computer is in which you left it, including all open documents and programs to...mode. For information on using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period 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 ...
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... which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer 81 2 Click Sleep. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to enable them using the...
... which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer 81 2 Click Sleep. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to enable them using the...
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...; Save your work " on page 93 for details. 86 If the network you are working, you will lose all 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. Your work since you save...
...; Save your work " on page 93 for details. 86 If the network you are working, you will lose all 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. Your work since you save...