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...Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba... its subsidiaries in the search bar. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered ...Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are registered trademarks of ...
...Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba... its subsidiaries in the search bar. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered ...Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are registered trademarks of ...
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... first 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...
... first 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...
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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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... up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor.
... up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor.
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...a later time. See "Setting up process of your computer. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If you decide not to register at that time, you must be completed during the ... up your software" on page 43. 44 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 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 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a...
...a later time. See "Setting up process of your computer. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If you decide not to register at that time, you must be completed during the ... up your software" on page 43. 44 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 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 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a...
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...turn off light glows white or green, depending on page 43. 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 power The preinstalled operating system will load ... complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and release the power button.
...turn off light glows white or green, depending on page 43. 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 power The preinstalled operating system will load ... complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and release the power button.
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...To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the top slot. If only one or two memory modules. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The surrounding area may also be hot. You will be hot. ...Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury. NOTE For this model Slot A is in...
...To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the top slot. If only one or two memory modules. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The surrounding area may also be hot. You will be hot. ...Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury. NOTE For this model Slot A is in...
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... 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 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 the computer, including the AC...
... 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 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 the computer, including the AC...
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... may have built up. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw ...in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching ...
... may have built up. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw ...in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching ...
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...another, you must be installed in the socket. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. Position the module 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...
...another, you must be installed in the socket. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. Position the module 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...
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... latches at the sides of the socket. Back of the module. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. Slot B is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in slot A. 14 Replace the...the module to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is to be installed, it using the screw. These latches should be installed in place. ...
... latches at the sides of the socket. Back of the module. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. Slot B is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in slot A. 14 Replace the...the module to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is to be installed, it using the screw. These latches should be installed in place. ...
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... Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be... or Hibernation mode. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you can verify that the computer has recognized it on and data...
... Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be... or Hibernation mode. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you can verify that the computer has recognized it on and data...
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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. The memory module pops up normally. Back of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is...
...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. The memory module pops up normally. Back of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is...
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... trying to work. NOTE From time to continue." If unsure, cancel and try again. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things... your computer without your permission to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that the computer has recognized the change. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51), ...
... trying to work. NOTE From time to continue." If unsure, cancel and try again. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things... your computer without your permission to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that the computer has recognized the change. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51), ...
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...power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to upgrade your computer. If you have more than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Each option has its ...turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off the computer using it first saves the current state of the system is lost if the main battery ...
...power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to upgrade your computer. If you have more than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Each option has its ...turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off the computer using it first saves the current state of the system is lost if the main battery ...
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...to enter Hibernation mode. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges... Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may 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. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and ...
...to enter Hibernation mode. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges... Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may 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. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and ...
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... into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. Once the computer is in the lower-right part of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by either pressing the power button or closing...
... into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. Once the computer is in the lower-right part of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by either pressing the power button or closing...
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... your file 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. See "Saving your software...
... your file 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. See "Saving your software...
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... 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 publication. Battery may not charge while the computer is normal for an extended period (more information about Windows...new battery pack, see "Maintaining your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. This may cause the battery meter to let the battery fully discharge each time. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it many times. 104 Mobile Computing Running the...
... 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 publication. Battery may not charge while the computer is normal for an extended period (more information about Windows...new battery pack, see "Maintaining your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. This may cause the battery meter to let the battery fully discharge each time. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it many times. 104 Mobile Computing Running the...