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... Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD Card Association. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Secure... Inc. ExpressCard is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of PCMCIA. ConfigFree is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. 24 Trademarks Satellite is a trademark of...
... Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD Card Association. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Secure... Inc. ExpressCard is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of PCMCIA. ConfigFree is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. 24 Trademarks Satellite 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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... the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your computer. These components include, but are...
... the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your computer. These components include, but are...
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... the initial start up process of your computer. After starting 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 70) ❖ Connect a full-size...Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on certain models) If you can be connected to register at a later time. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your...
... the initial start up process of your computer. After starting 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 70) ❖ Connect a full-size...Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on certain models) If you can be connected to register at a later time. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your...
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.... Allow the module to cool to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 40. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing ...it. Your computer comes with your software. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in good condition. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. You may also be hot...
.... Allow the module to cool to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 40. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing ...it. Your computer comes with your software. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in good condition. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. You may also be hot...
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...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. The...on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on, begin at step 1; The Shut Down menu appears. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the...
...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. The...on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on, begin at step 1; The Shut Down menu appears. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the...
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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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... handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any contact with the socket 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up .... notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch...
... handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any contact with the socket 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up .... notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch...
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...side of the module. 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. 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...
...side of the module. 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. 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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... 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...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 slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in place. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting ...
... 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...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 slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in place. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting ...
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... 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. The memory module pops up the next time you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. You can... damage the computer and the memory module. The computer could be saved. If one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. When Safe Mode...
... 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. The memory module pops up the next time you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. You can... damage the computer and the memory module. The computer could be saved. If one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. When Safe Mode...
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... 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... inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" ...
... 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... inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" ...
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... work. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). It is being accessed, you are off. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer in...
... work. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). It is being accessed, you are off. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer in...
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... settings are off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While 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 work, system settings, and current state of the computer to turn on page 77. For...
... settings are off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While 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 work, system settings, and current state of the computer to turn on page 77. For...
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...battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 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 .... ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all 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 after...
...battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 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 .... ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all 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 after...
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... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer using . The computer returns to the screen(s) you can place it again by closing the display panel, depending on /off the...
... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer using . The computer returns to the screen(s) you can place it again by closing the display panel, depending on /off the...
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... your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features.
... your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features.
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... and may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is consuming full power. Please see "Maintaining your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. TECHNICAL ...NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is powered on page 117 for procedures. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that you play...
... and may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is consuming full power. Please see "Maintaining your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. TECHNICAL ...NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is powered on page 117 for procedures. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that you play...