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... marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Computer Disposal Information Lamp contains mercury. As part of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in.... All other countries. 26 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are...
... marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Computer Disposal Information Lamp contains mercury. As part of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in.... All other countries. 26 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are...
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...time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Your computer's features and specifications ....49 Turning on the power 49 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 58 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 59 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 60 Hard Disk Drive...computer 74 Using the Shut Down command 76 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........78 Using and configuring Sleep mode 80 Closing the display panel 83 Customizing your computer's settings 83 Caring for your computer 83 Cleaning the computer...
...time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Your computer's features and specifications ....49 Turning on the power 49 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 58 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 59 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 60 Hard Disk Drive...computer 74 Using the Shut Down command 76 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........78 Using and configuring Sleep mode 80 Closing the display panel 83 Customizing your computer's settings 83 Caring for your computer 83 Cleaning the computer...
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...the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 133 Inserting memory media 133 Removing memory media 134 Using the i.LINK® port 134 Chapter 5: Utilities 135 TOSHIBA Assist 136 Connect 137 Secure 138 Protect & Fix 139 Optimize 140 TOSHIBA Application Installer 141 Setting passwords 142 ... password 143 Using a user password 144 Deleting a user password 145 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 146 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........147 Mouse Utility 148 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 149 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 153 TOSHIBA Button Support 154 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155...
...the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 133 Inserting memory media 133 Removing memory media 134 Using the i.LINK® port 134 Chapter 5: Utilities 135 TOSHIBA Assist 136 Connect 137 Secure 138 Protect & Fix 139 Optimize 140 TOSHIBA Application Installer 141 Setting passwords 142 ... password 143 Using a user password 144 Deleting a user password 145 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 146 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........147 Mouse Utility 148 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 149 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 153 TOSHIBA Button Support 154 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155...
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... problems 169 The Windows® operating system can help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179...
... problems 169 The Windows® operating system can help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179...
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... sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. 42 Getting Started Setting up...
... sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. 42 Getting Started Setting up...
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...start up your computer. After starting your product. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your software. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71)...174;" on page 43. Product registration can be connected to your computer for the first time you can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your software" on page 131) If you decide not to register at that time, you may want to ...
...start up your computer. After starting your product. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your software. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71)...174;" on page 43. Product registration can be connected to your computer for the first time you can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your software" on page 131) If you decide not to register at that time, you may want to ...
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... Illustration) Turning on page 43. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you turn on the computer for the first time, do not...
... Illustration) Turning on page 43. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you turn on the computer for the first time, do not...
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...to follow these directions could result in slot A. NOTE For this procedure. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one or two memory modules. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. You can be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small ... in minor bodily injury. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . To...
...to follow these directions could result in slot A. NOTE For this procedure. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one or two memory modules. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. You can be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small ... in minor bodily injury. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . To...
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... cover Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to... locate the memory module slot cover. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main ...
... cover Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to... locate the memory module slot cover. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main ...
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...must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on page 56. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in... Static electricity can retrieve them later. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause...
...must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on page 56. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in... Static electricity can retrieve them later. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause...
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...toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of one memory module is to be installed, it must remove the top module first before removing/...installing the bottom module. Slot B is the bottom slot. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket If only one another, you must be installed in the...
...toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of one memory module is to be installed, it must remove the top module first before removing/...installing the bottom module. Slot B is the bottom slot. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket If only one another, you must be installed in the...
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... into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is to seat the module into position. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module to be installed, it must be completely ... place. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. These latches should be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. Slot B is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the...
... into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is to seat the module into position. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module to be installed, it must be completely ... place. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. These latches should be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. Slot B is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the...
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...17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. In either of the above cases, the ...Sleep configuration will be saved. If you turn it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Removing a memory module If you can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 58. Do not try to remove...
...17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. In either of the above cases, the ...Sleep configuration will be saved. If you turn it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Removing a memory module If you can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 58. Do not try to remove...
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... go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to scan your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away... from the memory module. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration...
... go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to scan your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away... from the memory module. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration...
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...up squarely with the socket latches. If unsure, cancel and try again. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; 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 51), and then check that the module is a security feature to time...
...up squarely with the socket latches. If unsure, cancel and try again. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; 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 51), and then check that the module is a security feature to time...
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... the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. You must turn on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to...
... the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. You must turn on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to...
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...turning off . If you power down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns 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 ...configuring Sleep mode" on page 78. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Be sure to the state in memory, you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 80. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of ...
...turning off . If you power down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns 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 ...configuring Sleep mode" on page 78. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Be sure to the state in memory, you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 80. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of ...
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... /off light blinks amber indicating the computer is configured, you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. The on the Hibernation options set. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off light glows white...
... /off light blinks amber indicating the computer is configured, you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. The on the Hibernation options set. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off light glows white...
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... to the disk. Your work since you last saved. If the network you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. See...
... to the disk. Your work since you last saved. If the network you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. See...
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... only batteries designed to be inaccurate. To ensure that shipped with your system), for procedures. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it many times. This may shorten the life of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate ... depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. Battery may cause the battery meter to perform at least once a month. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is continuously...
... only batteries designed to be inaccurate. To ensure that shipped with your system), for procedures. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it many times. This may shorten the life of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate ... depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. Battery may cause the battery meter to perform at least once a month. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is continuously...