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...Satellite and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are those of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, and Memory... a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in and recycling programs. For details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com/green. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks or registered trademarks of Atheros Communications, Inc....
...Satellite and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are those of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, and Memory... a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in and recycling programs. For details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com/green. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks or registered trademarks of Atheros Communications, Inc....
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Contents 29 Turning on the power 48 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba 49 Adding optional external devices 49 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 58 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 58 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 60 Recovering...
Contents 29 Turning on the power 48 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba 49 Adding optional external devices 49 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 58 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 58 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 60 Recovering...
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Contents 31 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 106 Toshiba's energy-saver design 106 Running the computer on battery power 106 Battery Notice 106 Power management 108...Setting battery notifications 112 Conserving battery power 113 Power Plans 114 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 115 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 116 Changing the main battery 116 Removing the battery from the computer .......116 Inserting a charged battery 118 Taking... features 127 Recording sounds 127 Using external speakers or headphones..........128 Using the Web Camera 129 Using the Memory card reader 129
Contents 31 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 106 Toshiba's energy-saver design 106 Running the computer on battery power 106 Battery Notice 106 Power management 108...Setting battery notifications 112 Conserving battery power 113 Power Plans 114 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 115 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 116 Changing the main battery 116 Removing the battery from the computer .......116 Inserting a charged battery 118 Taking... features 127 Recording sounds 127 Using external speakers or headphones..........128 Using the Web Camera 129 Using the Memory card reader 129
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32 Contents Inserting memory media 130 Removing memory media 131 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 132 Chapter 5: Utilities 133 TOSHIBA Assist 134 Connect 135 Secure 136 Protect & Fix 137 Optimize 138 TOSHIBA Application Installer 139 Setting passwords 140 Using an instant password 140 Using a supervisor password 141 Using a user password 142 Deleting a user password...
32 Contents Inserting memory media 130 Removing memory media 131 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 132 Chapter 5: Utilities 133 TOSHIBA Assist 134 Connect 135 Secure 136 Protect & Fix 137 Optimize 138 TOSHIBA Application Installer 139 Setting passwords 140 Using an instant password 140 Using a supervisor password 141 Using a user password 142 Deleting a user password...
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... problems 163 Internet problems 164 The Windows® operating system can help you 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 165 Checking device properties 165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 166 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 168 Disk or storage drive problems 170 Error-checking 170 Optical disc drive... computing habits 176 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 177 If you need further assistance 182 Before you contact Toshiba 182 Contacting Toshiba 182 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 183
... problems 163 Internet problems 164 The Windows® operating system can help you 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 165 Checking device properties 165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 166 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 168 Disk or storage drive problems 170 Error-checking 170 Optical disc drive... computing habits 176 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 177 If you need further assistance 182 Before you contact Toshiba 182 Contacting Toshiba 182 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 183
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... your computer 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer...
... your computer 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer...
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... devices" on page 78) ❖ Connect a local printer (see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software. You may want to the Internet. Your computer comes with...
... devices" on page 78) ❖ Connect a local printer (see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software. You may want to the Internet. Your computer comes with...
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... touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts...
... touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts...
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... the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to... step 3. 1 Click Start. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 If the computer is on page 116. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu.
... the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to... step 3. 1 Click Start. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 If the computer is on page 116. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu.
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... screw that you can damage the memory module. Back of "Removing a memory module" on page 55. 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without...its connector. Static electricity can retrieve them later. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in...
... screw that you can damage the memory module. Back of "Removing a memory module" on page 55. 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without...its connector. Static electricity can retrieve them later. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in...
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...latches at the sides of the socket. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 aligning the connector's notch with the corresponding notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 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 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the top edge of ...
...latches at the sides of the socket. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 aligning the connector's notch with the corresponding notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 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 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the top edge of ...
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..., repeat steps 12-13. 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 slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The... memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) cutouts in place. If the latches and cutouts...
..., repeat steps 12-13. 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 slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The... memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) cutouts in place. If the latches and cutouts...
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...could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents ... or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in "Installing a memory module" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables....
...could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents ... or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in "Installing a memory module" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables....
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... highlighted, it on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is in memory will not be saved. You can damage the computer and the memory module. NOTE The following screen may appear when you may need to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. If so, consult Windows® Help and... Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. If one of the above cases, the Sleep ...
... highlighted, it on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is in memory will not be saved. You can damage the computer and the memory module. NOTE The following screen may appear when you may need to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. If so, consult Windows® Help and... Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. If one of the above cases, the Sleep ...
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... from overheating when the power is turned on page 118. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor...
... from overheating when the power is turned on page 118. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor...
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..., System and Security, and then System. 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. This is displayed below the System heading. To do this computer?" NOTE From time to work. If unsure, cancel and try again....Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches.
..., System and Security, and then System. 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. This is displayed below the System heading. To do this computer?" NOTE From time to work. If unsure, cancel and try again....Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches.
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...before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you are using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut down command. You ... using the computer for a while. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it first saves the...
...before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you are using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut down command. You ... using the computer for a while. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it first saves the...
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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 completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and...may save your unsaved information will try to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 87. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power down using . NOTE After your computer sleeps for an ...
... 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 completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and...may save your unsaved information will try to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 87. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power down using . NOTE After your computer sleeps for an ...
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... Start menu. The ON/OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer is in the lower-right corner of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to enable them using . Configuring Sleep mode options You...
... Start menu. The ON/OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer is in the lower-right corner of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to enable them using . Configuring Sleep mode options You...
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... storage drive. It is easy to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system" on page...
... storage drive. It is easy to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system" on page...