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Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are those of their respective... in the search bar. Computer Disposal Information Lamp contains mercury. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are owned by Toshiba is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association. Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks ... its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. 26 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. and/or Toshiba Corporation. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are registered trademarks...
Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are those of their respective... in the search bar. Computer Disposal Information Lamp contains mercury. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are owned by Toshiba is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association. Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks ... its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. 26 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. and/or Toshiba Corporation. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are registered trademarks...
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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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... Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. Using your computer on page 43 before adding external or internal components to your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure...
... Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. Using your computer on page 43 before adding external or internal components to your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure...
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... can be connected to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your product. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software.... Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71) ❖ ...
... can be connected to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your product. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software.... Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71) ❖ ...
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... load automatically. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. The on/off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 50 Getting Started Adding... memory (optional) 3 Press and release the power button. You may want to run most of data. Your computer comes with your model. (Sample...
... load automatically. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. The on/off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 50 Getting Started Adding... memory (optional) 3 Press and release the power button. You may want to run most of data. Your computer comes with your model. (Sample...
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...also be hot. Slot B is the bottom slot. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a... small Phillips screwdriver that is to room temperature before they have cooled. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in slot A. You can be installed in minor bodily injury. Failure to follow these directions could result in the...
...also be hot. Slot B is the bottom slot. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a... small Phillips screwdriver that is to room temperature before they have cooled. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in slot A. You can be installed in minor bodily injury. Failure to follow these directions could result in the...
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...Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. The Shut Down menu appears. otherwise, skip to step 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 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...
...Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. The Shut Down menu appears. otherwise, skip to step 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 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...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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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...the socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its connector. Slot B is the bottom slot. NOTE For this model Slot A is the top 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 memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to be installed, it must ...
...the socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its connector. Slot B is the bottom slot. NOTE For this model Slot A is the top 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 memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to be installed, it must ...
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... top edge of the module to be installed, it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place. If only one memory module is to seat the module into position. These latches should be installed in the side of the module. The... memory module should "snap" into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If the latches and cutouts ...
... top edge of the module to be installed, it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place. If only one memory module is to seat the module into position. These latches should be installed in the side of the module. The... memory module should "snap" into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If the latches and cutouts ...
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...above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. If you turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged ...Restart the computer. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 51 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 58. Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. You can verify that the computer ...
...above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. If you turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged ...Restart the computer. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 51 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 58. Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. You can verify that the computer ...
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... to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could be a sign that you may appear when you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally... to 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 one of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the...
... to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could be a sign that you may appear when you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally... to 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 one of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the...
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...your permission. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. This is a security feature to continue." Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. otherwise, click Cancel. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged ...from doing things on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 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. If unsure, cancel and try again. 58...
...your permission. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. This is a security feature to continue." Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. otherwise, click Cancel. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged ...from doing things on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 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. If unsure, cancel and try again. 58...
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... the Shut Down option to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). You must turn off your work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to turn off...
... the Shut Down option to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). You must turn off your work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to turn off...
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Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you were using. Be sure to your hard disk, and then shuts ... 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 Sleep takes less time and consumes...
Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you were using. Be sure to your hard disk, and then shuts ... 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 Sleep takes less time and consumes...
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... Turning off the computer 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once the computer is in the lower-right part of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off light blinks amber indicating the computer is configured, you can start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the...
... Turning off the computer 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once the computer is in the lower-right part of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off light blinks amber indicating the computer is configured, you can start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until 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. See your work frequently. This feature saves your work " on page 92 for details. 85 Your work since you save feature...
... 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. See your work frequently. This feature saves your work " on page 92 for details. 85 Your work since you save feature...
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... 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. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is helpful to be inaccurate. Please see "Power Plans" on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or...
... 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. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is helpful to be inaccurate. Please see "Power Plans" on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or...