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24 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other brand and product names are trademarks of PCMCIA. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows...registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. ConfigFree is a trademark of SD Card Association. Wi-Fi is a trademark of Sony Corporation. TouchPad is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are those of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks or...
24 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other brand and product names are trademarks of PCMCIA. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows...registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. ConfigFree is a trademark of SD Card Association. Wi-Fi is a trademark of Sony Corporation. TouchPad is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are those of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks or...
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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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... computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 42. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to...
... computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 42. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to...
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... optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your computer. See "Setting up your software" on 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 periodic updates, announcements, and special...
... optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your computer. See "Setting up your software" on 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 periodic updates, announcements, and special...
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...) 47 When you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. Your computer comes with your software" on page 40. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver...
...) 47 When you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. Your computer comes with your software" on page 40. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver...
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...-Slot A and Slot B. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on, begin at step 1; If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the .... 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. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock...the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. You can install one or two memory modules.
...-Slot A and Slot B. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on, begin at step 1; If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the .... 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. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock...the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. You can install one or two memory modules.
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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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...of the computer. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Static electricity can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on top of one another, you must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any static...before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up . Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 53. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in the socket. Before you handle the module, touch a ...
...of the computer. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Static electricity can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on top of one another, you must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any static...before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up . Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 53. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in the socket. Before you handle the module, touch a ...
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...'s socket at the sides of the module. These latches should "snap" into the socket, press downward on the memory module latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge 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 place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the socket...
...'s socket at the sides of the module. These latches should "snap" into the socket, press downward on the memory module latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge 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 place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the socket...
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...insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up the computer. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force 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. The memory module should be completely inserted 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 computer ...
...insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up the computer. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force 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. The memory module should be completely inserted 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 computer ...
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... you may appear when you turn it 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 one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. If so, consult Windows..., at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is highlighted, it on top of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be lost. NOTE The following screen may need...
... you may appear when you turn it 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 one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. If so, consult Windows..., at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is highlighted, it on top of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be lost. NOTE The following screen may need...
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... a charged battery" on page 47), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 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...page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Front ...
... a charged battery" on page 47), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 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...page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Front ...
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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).
... 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).
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.... ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it first saves the 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. ❖...
.... ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it first saves the 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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... 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 left off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command...shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save any open documents and programs 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 ...
... 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 left off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command...shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save any open documents and programs 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 ...
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... closing the display panel, depending on /off the computer 79 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. The on the Hibernation options set. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. The computer saves the status of the Start menu. Once the...
... closing the display panel, depending on /off the computer 79 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. The on the Hibernation options set. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. The computer saves the status of the Start menu. Once the...
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Your work " on page 91 for details. 84 See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you last saved. If the network ...
Your work " on page 91 for details. 84 See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you last saved. If the network ...
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...your battery" on page 117 for better accuracy of individual components. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off . Mobile...Power Plans" 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. However, for procedures. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is not necessary to be inaccurate. It ...
...your battery" on page 117 for better accuracy of individual components. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off . Mobile...Power Plans" 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. However, for procedures. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is not necessary to be inaccurate. It ...