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Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Additional information may be ... lamp in the United States and other countries. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are either registered trademarks or trademarks of such marks by Toshiba is included with the above standards ("Video Standards") and/or...
Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Additional information may be ... lamp in the United States and other countries. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are either registered trademarks or trademarks of such marks by Toshiba is included with the above standards ("Video Standards") and/or...
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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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... located at the underside of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use it. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to your computer or AC adaptor could cause...
... located at the underside of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use it. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to your computer or AC adaptor could cause...
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.... NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 88) After starting your...
.... NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 88) After starting your...
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... computer comes with the computer's power on the underside of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. 52 Getting Started Adding... memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result ...
... computer comes with the computer's power on the underside of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. 52 Getting Started Adding... memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result ...
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... closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. Start button... down on , begin at step 1; NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. 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...
... closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. Start button... down on , begin at step 1; NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. 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...
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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. 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.
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...built up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen 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. 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 cover in a safe place so that secure the...
...built up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen 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. 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 cover in a safe place so that secure the...
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... bottom module. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key 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 the bottom slot. NOTE If your system has the... memory modules stacked on top of the computer. NOTE For this model, Slot A ...
... bottom module. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key 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 the bottom slot. NOTE If your system has the... memory modules stacked on top of the computer. NOTE For this model, Slot A ...
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... into the socket 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. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the ...sides of the module. The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in the side of the socket. If the latches and cutouts do not line up...
... into the socket 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. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the ...sides of the module. The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in the side of the socket. If the latches and cutouts do not line up...
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...a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of the computer. If only one memory module is connected to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the.... ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those 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. ❖...
...a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of the computer. If only one memory module is connected to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the.... ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those 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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...up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory" on . The computer could hang up the computer. TECHNICAL...installed for the computer to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on and data in "Installing a memory module" on page 52 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 62. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. ...
...up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory" on . The computer could hang up the computer. TECHNICAL...installed for the computer to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on and data in "Installing a memory module" on page 52 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 62. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. ...
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... up normally. 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. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart... one another, you turn on top of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter.
... up normally. 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. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart... one another, you turn on top of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter.
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... the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main... could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Back 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.
... the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main... could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Back 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.
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...computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. 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 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change...factory default software with the socket latches. The following program to make changes to perform the action, click Continue; Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to work. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least ...
...computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. 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 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change...factory default software with the socket latches. The following program to make changes to perform the action, click Continue; Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to work. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least ...
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... to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or... wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the desktop to the internal storage drive. Hibernation ...
... to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or... wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the desktop to the internal storage drive. Hibernation ...
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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 where you left off. For...period of the computer to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. Be sure to save any open documents and programs 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 completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left off. For...period of the computer to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. Be sure to save any open documents and programs 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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... of these methods, you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the screen(s) you first need to the memory, turns off the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. Getting Started 97 Turning off...
... of these methods, you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the screen(s) you first need to the memory, turns off the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. Getting Started 97 Turning off...