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.../or other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Wi-Fi is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Secure Digital and SD are registered..., please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Disposal of SD Card Association. 24 Trademarks Satellite is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are trademarks of this product may be ...
.../or other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Wi-Fi is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Secure Digital and SD are registered..., please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Disposal of SD Card Association. 24 Trademarks Satellite is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are trademarks of this product may be ...
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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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To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 40 before you turn on the computer for the first ...
To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 40 before you turn on the computer for the first ...
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... Warranty. See "Setting up your computer. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page ...Using an ExpressCard™" on page 134) (available on page 40. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your software" on certain models) NOTE To register online, you must be completed during the initial start...
... Warranty. See "Setting up your computer. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page ...Using an ExpressCard™" on page 134) (available on page 40. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your software" on certain models) NOTE To register online, you must be completed during the initial start...
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... memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Allow the module to cool to increase the computer's memory if you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be installed in the memory ...the base of the computer. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software...
... memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Allow the module to cool to increase the computer's memory if you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be installed in the memory ...the base of the computer. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software...
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...the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. 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 ... (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The Shut Down menu appears. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 113. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer"...
...the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. 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 ... (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The Shut Down menu appears. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 113. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer"...
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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. 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.
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...the socket Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Grease or dust on page 53. 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 a module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector...
...the socket Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Grease or dust on page 53. 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 a module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector...
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...the socket. 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 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 latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the ...
...the socket. 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 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 latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the ...
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...For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the main... battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. ...
...For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the main... battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. ...
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... the next time you may appear when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. When Safe Mode is in memory will not be a sign that you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode..., then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on . NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive...
... the next time you may appear when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. When Safe Mode is in memory will not be a sign that you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode..., then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on . NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive...
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... a charged battery" on page 47), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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....
... a charged battery" on page 47), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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....
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... external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option available for several days or if you to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for turning off...
... external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option available for several days or if you to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for turning off...
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... TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to where you left it first saves the current state...
... TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to where you left it first saves the current state...
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... again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open documents and programs to enter Hibernation mode. Be sure 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...-saving mode. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to save 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, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ ...
... again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open documents and programs to enter Hibernation mode. Be sure 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...-saving mode. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to save 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, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ ...
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...: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of all open programs and files 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 up the...
...: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of all open programs and files 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 up the...
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... since you last saved. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to reconnect, or your software documentation...
... since you last saved. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to reconnect, or your software documentation...
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...depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of individual components. Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by the design of... at least once a month. The RTC battery charges only while the computer is not necessary to your Toshiba notebook computer. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is consuming full power. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is powered on page 117...
...depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of individual components. Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by the design of... at least once a month. The RTC battery charges only while the computer is not necessary to your Toshiba notebook computer. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is consuming full power. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is powered on page 117...