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...of their respective companies. Atheros is granted or shall be obtained from a video provider licensed to environmental considerations. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Atheros Communications, Inc. See www.mpegla.com. Other trademarks ...and trade names are those of this product in the United States and/or other countries. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of Toshiba ...
...of their respective companies. Atheros is granted or shall be obtained from a video provider licensed to environmental considerations. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Atheros Communications, Inc. See www.mpegla.com. Other trademarks ...and trade names are those of this product in the United States and/or other countries. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of Toshiba ...
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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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... components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. See "Connecting to your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer...
... components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. See "Connecting to your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer...
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... connected to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your product. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your software...
... connected to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your product. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your software...
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...large amounts of data. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your software. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the ...underside of today's popular applications. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may damage the computer, the module, or...
...large amounts of data. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your software. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the ...underside of today's popular applications. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may damage the computer, the module, or...
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... while the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. 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 prevent ... computer using the Start menu. Slot B is the bottom slot. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. You can install one memory module is on the cloth. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button...
... while the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. 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 prevent ... computer using the Start menu. Slot B is the bottom slot. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. You can install one memory module is on the cloth. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button...
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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 For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
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 For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
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... static electricity you can damage the memory module. 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... 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...
... static electricity you can damage the memory module. 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... 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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...contact with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on top of one memory module is available, you must remove the top module first before... removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE If no memory slot is to be installed, it must remove a module by its connector. If only one another, you must be installed in the socket. notch ...
...contact with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on top of one memory module is available, you must remove the top module first before... removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE If no memory slot is to be installed, it must remove a module by its connector. If only one another, you must be installed in the socket. notch ...
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... module to seat the module into the latches 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... memory module Do not force the memory module into position. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the ...
... module to seat the module into the latches 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... memory module Do not force the memory module into position. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. If only one memory module is in Sleep mode). In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer and...sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is the bottom slot. 58 Getting Started Adding...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. If only one memory module is in Sleep mode). In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer and...sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is the bottom slot. 58 Getting Started Adding...
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...recognized it on page 62. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 52 to work. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 18 Restart the computer. You can damage the computer and the memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration ...will be saved. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional...
...recognized it on page 62. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 52 to work. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 18 Restart the computer. You can damage the computer and the memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration ...will be saved. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional...
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... could be a sign that you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is highlighted, then press Enter. 60 Getting Started Adding... memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may appear when you may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which ...
... could be a sign that you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is highlighted, then press Enter. 60 Getting Started Adding... memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may appear when you may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which ...
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... can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. 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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer... located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. 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. Overheating your computer is...
... can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. 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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer... located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. 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. Overheating your computer is...
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...do this computer?" The System window appears. 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 66. NOTE From time to out-of factory default software with...want to allow you to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. otherwise, click Cancel. Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) Recovery of factory default software with the socket latches....
...do this computer?" The System window appears. 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 66. NOTE From time to out-of factory default software with...want to allow you to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. otherwise, click Cancel. Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) Recovery of factory default software with the socket latches....
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Since Hibernation mode does not require power to upgrade 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. You must turn off your ... discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system...
Since Hibernation mode does not require power to upgrade 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. You must turn off your ... discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system...
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... when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the 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... ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer 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 power down ...
... when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the 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... ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer 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 power down ...
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... status of time after which the computer automatically goes into a low-power mode. To use any of the Start menu. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode. The ON/OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Hibernation mode by opening the...
... status of time after which the computer automatically goes into a low-power mode. To use any of the Start menu. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode. The ON/OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Hibernation mode by opening the...