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... Microsoft Corporation. All other countries. ConfigFree is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation. Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. and/or Toshiba Corporation. 24 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of this product may be regulated due to ...environmental considerations. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of their respective owners. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK ...
... Microsoft Corporation. All other countries. ConfigFree is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation. Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. and/or Toshiba Corporation. 24 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of this product may be regulated due to ...environmental considerations. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of their respective owners. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK ...
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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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... off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. To use it. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. See "Connecting to a power source" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the...
... off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. To use it. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. See "Connecting to a power source" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the...
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Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your computer. NOTE To register online, you can be connected to the Internet. After starting your computer ... completed during the initial start up your software. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse"...
Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your computer. NOTE To register online, you can be connected to the Internet. After starting your computer ... completed during the initial start up your software. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse"...
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... devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 40. You may want to run most of today's popular applications. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may ...also be hot. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Failure to room temperature before they have...
... devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 40. You may want to run most of today's popular applications. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may ...also be hot. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Failure to room temperature before they have...
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... the computer, the module, or both. You can install one or two memory modules. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 113. Before you install or remove... a memory module while the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 ...
... the computer, the module, or both. You can install one or two memory modules. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 113. Before you install or remove... a memory module while the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 ...
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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. 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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.... 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 may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Avoid... touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's ...
.... 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 may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Avoid... touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's ...
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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 module. These latches should "snap" 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 latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of 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 module. These latches should "snap" 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 latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the ...
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...setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 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 ... continue 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 ...
...setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 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 ... continue 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 ...
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... in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be a sign that you may appear when you turn it is highlighted, it on page 47 to shut... down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. You can damage the computer and the memory module. NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. The computer could be saved. If one another, you must remove the top...
... in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be a sign that you may appear when you turn it is highlighted, it on page 47 to shut... down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. You can damage the computer and the memory module. NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. The computer could be saved. If one another, you must remove the top...
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...Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 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. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery...
...Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 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. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery...
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... the computer for a while. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
... the computer for a while. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
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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 page 77. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time...
... 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 page 77. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time...
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Factors to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left it, including all open documents and programs to enter Hibernation mode. NOTE After your computer sleeps ... when 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 while the computer is in which you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep...
Factors to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left it, including all open documents and programs to enter Hibernation mode. NOTE After your computer sleeps ... when 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 while the computer is in which you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep...
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.... The Shut Down menu appears. The computer saves the status of the Start menu. The on the Hibernation options set. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the computer using . Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on/off light blinks amber indicating the computer is...
.... The Shut Down menu appears. The computer saves the status of the Start menu. The on the Hibernation options set. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the computer using . Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on/off light blinks amber indicating the computer is...
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... out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature saves your work since you save feature that can be activated.
... out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature saves your work since you save feature that can be activated.
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...power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at maximum capacity and will need to retain a charge. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that you play DVDs while running the computer on page 117 for all batteries. The ...LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is powered on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. This is not necessary to be replaced....
...power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at maximum capacity and will need to retain a charge. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that you play DVDs while running the computer on page 117 for all batteries. The ...LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is powered on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. This is not necessary to be replaced....