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... Secure Digital and SD are owned by Toshiba is under license. Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks of Toshiba Corporation. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks...and/or other countries. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of PCMCIA. 24 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. TouchPad is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi is a trademark of...
... Secure Digital and SD are owned by Toshiba is under license. Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks of Toshiba Corporation. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks...and/or other countries. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of PCMCIA. 24 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. TouchPad is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi is a trademark of...
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... Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 54 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling...
... Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 54 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling...
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... 134 Removing an ExpressCard 134 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 135 Inserting memory media 136 Removing memory media 136 Using the i.LINK® port 137 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 138 TOSHIBA Assist 139 Connect 140 Secure 141 Protect & Fix 142 Optimize 143 TOSHIBA Application Installer 144 Setting passwords 145 Using an instant password 145 Using...
... 134 Removing an ExpressCard 134 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 135 Inserting memory media 136 Removing memory media 136 Using the i.LINK® port 137 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 138 TOSHIBA Assist 139 Connect 140 Secure 141 Protect & Fix 142 Optimize 143 TOSHIBA Application Installer 144 Setting passwords 145 Using an instant password 145 Using...
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... Support 154 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 TOSHIBA Accessibility 156 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint utility limitations 157 Fingerprint Enrollment 157 Fingerprint Logon 159 Power-on Security 159 Control Center 160 Password ... 177 The Windows® operating system can help you 178 Resolving a hardware conflict 178 A plan of action 178 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........179 Memory problems 180 Power and the batteries 181 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 Optical drive problems 186 Sound system problems 187...
... Support 154 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 TOSHIBA Accessibility 156 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint utility limitations 157 Fingerprint Enrollment 157 Fingerprint Logon 159 Power-on Security 159 Control Center 160 Password ... 177 The Windows® operating system can help you 178 Resolving a hardware conflict 178 A plan of action 178 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........179 Memory problems 180 Power and the batteries 181 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 Optical drive problems 186 Sound system problems 187...
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... background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
... background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
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If you decide not to register at that time, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using ...Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 40. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you must be completed during the initial start...
If you decide not to register at that time, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using ...Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 40. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you must be completed during the initial start...
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...NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 40. Allow the module to cool to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the computer for...the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may also be hot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 47 When you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. Failure to room...
...NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 40. Allow the module to cool to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the computer for...the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may also be hot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 47 When you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. Failure to room...
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...-Slot A and Slot B. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. You can install one or two memory modules. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, ...data will be lost. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 113. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. If...
...-Slot A and Slot B. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. You can install one or two memory modules. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, ...data will be lost. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 113. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. If...
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Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two screws that you can retrieve them later. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 49 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the two screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover.
Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two screws that you can retrieve them later. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 49 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the two screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover.
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... connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on page 53. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the computer. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Static electricity can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on top of the..., aligning the connector's notch with the socket notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in the socket. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 ...
... connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on page 53. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the computer. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Static electricity can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on top of the..., aligning the connector's notch with the socket notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in the socket. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 ...
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...) 51 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the socket. latch ...latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module 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...
...) 51 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the socket. latch ...latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module 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...
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... installed for the computer to work. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" ...on page 54. If you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 52 Getting Started...
... installed for the computer to work. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" ...on page 54. If you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 52 Getting Started...
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... "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. You can damage the computer and the memory module. The memory module pops up normally. Do not try to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on and data in... Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. The computer could be ...
... "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. You can damage the computer and the memory module. The memory module pops up normally. Do not try to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on and data in... Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. The computer could be ...
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...into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged ...check that the computer has recognized the change. 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 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the ...
...into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged ...check that the computer has recognized the change. 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 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the ...
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... are not using the computer for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you are off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
... are not using the computer for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you are off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
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... the Shut down completely, but it , including all open programs and files you change your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖...
... the Shut down completely, but it , including all open programs and files you change your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖...
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... again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open documents and programs to your unsaved information will try 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... be lost. Be sure to save any open programs and files you left off. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because...
... again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open documents and programs to your unsaved information will try 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... be lost. Be sure to save any open programs and files you left off. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because...
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... set. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you were using. The Shut...
... set. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you were using. The Shut...
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.... HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. Your work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the disk...
.... HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. Your work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the disk...
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... information that stores your Toshiba notebook computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off . Published battery life numbers are achieved on page 117 for procedures. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is helpful...on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maintaining your system), for better accuracy of the battery, and may cause...
... information that stores your Toshiba notebook computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off . Published battery life numbers are achieved on page 117 for procedures. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is helpful...on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maintaining your system), for better accuracy of the battery, and may cause...