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... Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. MultiMediaCard ...names are trademarks of SD Card Association. As part of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or ... subsidiaries in compliance with this product may contain mercury. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of whether such product is under...
... Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. MultiMediaCard ...names are trademarks of SD Card Association. As part of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or ... subsidiaries in compliance with this product may contain mercury. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of whether such product is under...
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Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 62 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 62 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 64 Recovering...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 62 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 62 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 64 Recovering...
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... 142 Using external speakers or headphones..........142 Using the Web Camera 143 Using the Memory card reader 144 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 Setting passwords 153 Using an instant password 153 Using a supervisor...
... 142 Using external speakers or headphones..........142 Using the Web Camera 143 Using the Memory card reader 144 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 Setting passwords 153 Using an instant password 153 Using a supervisor...
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... problems 174 Internet problems 175 The Windows® operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive... computing habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
... problems 174 Internet problems 175 The Windows® operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive... computing habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
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... your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to a power source" on page 46. Getting Started 45 Setting up...
... your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to a power source" on page 46. Getting Started 45 Setting up...
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... be connected to the Internet. See "Setting up your software. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 88) Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with...
... be connected to the Internet. See "Setting up your software. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 88) Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with...
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... Phillips screwdriver that is in minor bodily injury. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 50. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with your software. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use...
... Phillips screwdriver that is in minor bodily injury. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 50. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with your software. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use...
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...) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Slot A. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can install one memory module is to be installed, it must be lost. If you install or remove... a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to step 3. 1 ...
...) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Slot A. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can install one memory module is to be installed, it must be lost. If you install or remove... a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to step 3. 1 ...
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L730 series Memory module slot cover Front of computer L740 series L750 series Memory module slot cover L770 series Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130.
L730 series Memory module slot cover Front of computer L740 series L750 series Memory module slot cover L770 series Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130.
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... the captive screws that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have ...discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Back of computer Back of computer L730 series L740 series Back of computer L750 series L770 series (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and...
... the captive screws that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have ...discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Back of computer Back of computer L730 series L740 series Back of computer L750 series L770 series (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and...
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... top slot. If only one another, you must be installed in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the underside of one memory module is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE If... your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is to be installed, it must remove a module by its connector. Position the module toward the...
... top slot. If only one another, you must be installed in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the underside of one memory module is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE If... your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is to be installed, it must remove a module by its connector. Position the module toward the...
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...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. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to seat the module into the ...latches at the sides of the socket. The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. These latches should be completely inserted into ...
...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. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to seat the module into the ...latches at the sides of the socket. The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. These latches should be completely inserted into ...
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...blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. In this model, Slot A is in serious..." on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ ...
...blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. In this model, Slot A is in serious..." on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ ...
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... the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 52 to remove a memory module with the computer ... The computer could hang up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 62. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 18 Restart the computer. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have...
... the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 52 to remove a memory module with the computer ... The computer could hang up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 62. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 18 Restart the computer. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have...
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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 ..., at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up normally. If one of one another, you turn on top of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is highlighted, then...
...) 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 ..., at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up normally. If one of one another, you turn on top of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is highlighted, then...
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Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth ... turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard...
Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth ... turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard...
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... to out-of factory default software with user's data See "Recovering to perform the action, click Continue; The System window appears. Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to back up that the computer has recognized the change. This is displayed below the System heading. If... System and Security, and then System. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. To do this computer?" Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your ...
... to out-of factory default software with user's data See "Recovering to perform the action, click Continue; The System window appears. Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to back up that the computer has recognized the change. This is displayed below the System heading. If... System and Security, and then System. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. To do this computer?" Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your ...
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...Before using the Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the computer to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. If you change your...your computer, save your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. Hibernation mode Hibernation...
...Before using the Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the computer to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. If you change your...your computer, save your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. Hibernation mode Hibernation...
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For information on how 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 ... time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will be lost. Sleep saves the current 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 where you left off. Factors...
For information on how 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 ... time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will be lost. Sleep saves the current 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 where you left off. Factors...
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... the arrow next to enable them using . If you put the computer in the lower-right corner of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode by closing the display panel. Getting Started 97 Turning off the computer Starting again from Hibernation...
... the arrow next to enable them using . If you put the computer in the lower-right corner of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode by closing the display panel. Getting Started 97 Turning off the computer Starting again from Hibernation...