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...Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Wi-Fi is under license. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. and/or Toshiba Corporation. TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. Memory Stick, Memory Stick ...PRO, and i.LINK are registered trademarks of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. As part of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Intel, Intel Core, ...
...Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Wi-Fi is under license. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. and/or Toshiba Corporation. TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. Memory Stick, Memory Stick ...PRO, and i.LINK are registered trademarks of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. As part of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Intel, Intel Core, ...
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... first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Your computer's features and specifications ....49 Turning on the power 49 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 58 Using the TouchPad 59 Scrolling with the TouchPad 60 Control buttons 60 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 60 Using...
... first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Your computer's features and specifications ....49 Turning on the power 49 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 58 Using the TouchPad 59 Scrolling with the TouchPad 60 Control buttons 60 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 60 Using...
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... Removing an ExpressCard 123 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 123 Inserting memory media 124 Removing memory media 124 Using the i.LINK® port 125 Chapter 5: Utilities 126 TOSHIBA Assist 127 Connect 128 Secure 129 Protect & Fix 130 Optimize 131 ...134 Deleting a user password 135 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 136 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........137 Mouse Utility 138 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 139 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 142 TOSHIBA Button Support 144 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 145 TOSHIBA Accessibility 146 Fingerprint Authentication Utility ...
... Removing an ExpressCard 123 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 123 Inserting memory media 124 Removing memory media 124 Using the i.LINK® port 125 Chapter 5: Utilities 126 TOSHIBA Assist 127 Connect 128 Secure 129 Protect & Fix 130 Optimize 131 ...134 Deleting a user password 135 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 136 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........137 Mouse Utility 138 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 139 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 142 TOSHIBA Button Support 144 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 145 TOSHIBA Accessibility 146 Fingerprint Authentication Utility ...
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...159 The Windows® operating system can help you 160 Resolving a hardware conflict 160 A plan of action 160 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........161 Memory problems 162 Power and the batteries 163 Keyboard problems 164 Display problems 165 Disk drive problems 167 Optical drive problems 168 Sound system problems 169... habits 177 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 178 If you need further assistance 182 Before you contact Toshiba 182 Contacting Toshiba 183 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 184
...159 The Windows® operating system can help you 160 Resolving a hardware conflict 160 A plan of action 160 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........161 Memory problems 162 Power and the batteries 163 Keyboard problems 164 Display problems 165 Disk drive problems 167 Optical drive problems 168 Sound system problems 169... habits 177 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 178 If you need further assistance 182 Before you contact Toshiba 182 Contacting Toshiba 183 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 184
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... at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Always make sure your computer on the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or...
... at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Always make sure your computer on the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or...
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Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 43. See "Setting up your software. NOTE To register online, you must be completed during... and special offers applicable to your product. 44 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you can be connected to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse...
Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 43. See "Setting up your software. NOTE To register online, you must be completed during... and special offers applicable to your product. 44 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you can be connected to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse...
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... to run most of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you turn on the computer for the first time, do ...use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and release the power button. The on page 43.
... to run most of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you turn on the computer for the first time, do ...use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and release the power button. The on page 43.
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... You can be installed in slot A. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If only one or two memory modules. NOTE For this procedure. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be hot. The surrounding area may damage the computer..., and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in the memory module slots on may also be hot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in good condition. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use...
... You can be installed in slot A. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If only one or two memory modules. NOTE For this procedure. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be hot. The surrounding area may damage the computer..., and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in the memory module slots on may also be hot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in good condition. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use...
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...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 For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start (...next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside...
...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 For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start (...next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside...
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... electricity can retrieve them later. 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 ...
... electricity can retrieve them later. 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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... matching key in slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (...to be installed, it must be installed in the socket. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model Slot A ...
... matching key in slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (...to be installed, it must be installed in the socket. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model Slot A ...
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...the module. These latches should be installed in place. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 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. If the latches and cutouts do not line up ...correctly, repeat steps 12-13. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket and level when secured in slot A. Slot B Slot A Front of the module to be installed, it must be completely...
...the module. These latches should be installed in place. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 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. If the latches and cutouts do not line up ...correctly, repeat steps 12-13. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket and level when secured in slot A. Slot B Slot A Front of the module to be installed, it must be completely...
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... 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not remove the...The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in "Checking total memory" on page 58. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables....
... 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not remove the...The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in "Checking total memory" on page 58. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables....
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...) 57 NOTE The following screen may appear when you 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. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could be a sign that you turn on top of one of the Safe Mode options...
...) 57 NOTE The following screen may appear when you 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. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could be a sign that you turn on top of one of the Safe Mode options...
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...you can check that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample ...Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then...
...you can check that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample ...Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then...
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... with the socket latches. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 59 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 page 51), and then check that says, "Windows® needs your permission to continue." If...
... with the socket latches. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 59 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 page 51), and then check that says, "Windows® needs your permission to continue." If...
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..., system settings, and current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you will quickly and automatically return to where you have more than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more..., and Sleep. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. You must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Options for turning off .
..., system settings, and current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you will quickly and automatically return to where you have more than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more..., and Sleep. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. You must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Options for turning off .
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...were using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep saves the current state 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 after...it , including all open programs and files you were using . 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. ❖ Restarting from where you left it , ...
...were using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep saves the current state 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 after...it , including all open programs and files you were using . 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. ❖ Restarting from where you left it , ...
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... Sleep mode. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. The on/off the computer 73 2 Click Sleep. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also...
... Sleep mode. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. The on/off the computer 73 2 Click Sleep. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also...
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Your work " on page 83 for details. 77 See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides ...
Your work " on page 83 for details. 77 See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides ...