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...Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are registered trademarks of PCMCIA. ConfigFree is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. ExpressCard is a trademark of their respective companies. MultiMediaCard and MMC are those of Toshiba Corporation. Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury. Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Disposal of Toshiba... brand and product names are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SD Card Association. 24 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations.
...Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are registered trademarks of PCMCIA. ConfigFree is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. ExpressCard is a trademark of their respective companies. MultiMediaCard and MMC are those of Toshiba Corporation. Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury. Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Disposal of Toshiba... brand and product names are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SD Card Association. 24 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations.
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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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See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and password, choose a picture to ...
See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and password, choose a picture to ...
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...8482;" on page 134) (available on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 40. After starting your computer... for the first time you can be connected to the Internet. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. NOTE ...
...8482;" on page 134) (available on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 40. After starting your computer... for the first time you can be connected to the Internet. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. NOTE ...
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...computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 47 When you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may also be hot. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your ...system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for the first time...
...computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 47 When you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may also be hot. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your ...system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for the first time...
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... step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 113. The Shut Down menu appears. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. If... the lower-right corner of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both.
... step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 113. The Shut Down menu appears. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. If... the lower-right corner of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both.
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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. 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. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 49 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate 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. 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. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 49 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover.
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... 11 Pick up . Grease or dust on the connector may have built up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the underside of one another, you handle the module, touch a ...key in the socket. Before you must remove a 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 touching its connector. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's ...
... 11 Pick up . Grease or dust on the connector may have built up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the underside of one another, you handle the module, touch a ...key in the socket. Before you must remove a 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 touching its connector. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's ...
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... 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... If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the socket. These latches should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the...
... 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... If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the socket. These latches should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the...
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... setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a... charged battery" on page 54. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in "Checking total memory" on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the ...
... setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a... charged battery" on page 54. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in "Checking total memory" on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the ...
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...the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could hang up slightly. NOTE The following...® Normally" is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on top of one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be a sign that ...
...the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could hang up slightly. NOTE The following...® Normally" is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on top of one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be a sign that ...
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... then 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 socket latches.... To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one...
... then 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 socket latches.... To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one...
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... Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you are off ) to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). You must turn off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep.
... Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you are off ) to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). You must turn off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep.
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...; Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to where you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you change your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off . If...
...; Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to where you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you change your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off . If...
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... to your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left off. For... Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, 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...
... to your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left off. For... Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, 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...
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.... If you put the computer in Sleep mode. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Sleep. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you can start it into...
.... If you put the computer in Sleep mode. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Sleep. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you can start it into...
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... hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your work frequently. See your software documentation for further information. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to the disk. If the network you are working, you will lose all work " on page 91 for details...
... hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your work frequently. See your software documentation for further information. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to the disk. If the network you are working, you will lose all work " on page 91 for details...
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...powered on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at least once a month. Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from ... NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is normal for procedures. This is not necessary to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is continuously operated on AC power. It maintains this information for an extended period (more ...
...powered on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at least once a month. Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from ... NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is normal for procedures. This is not necessary to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is continuously operated on AC power. It maintains this information for an extended period (more ...