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...Toshiba is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. and any use of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Computer Disposal Information Lamp contains mercury. 26 Trademarks Satellite... and ConfigFree are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. MultiMediaCard and MMC are registered trademarks of Toshiba...due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and ....eiae.org. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK... are trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. As ...
...Toshiba is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. and any use of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Computer Disposal Information Lamp contains mercury. 26 Trademarks Satellite... and ConfigFree are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. MultiMediaCard and MMC are registered trademarks of Toshiba...due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and ....eiae.org. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK... are trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. As ...
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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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... flat surface. Setting up your software" on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. Overheating your computer. To use it. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on page 43 before you must complete...
... flat surface. Setting up your software" on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. Overheating your computer. To use it. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on page 43 before you must complete...
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... time, you may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your desktop or go to your product. If you decide ...not to register at a later time. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on page 43. After starting...
... time, you may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your desktop or go to your product. If you decide ...not to register at a later time. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on page 43. After starting...
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...operating system will load automatically. You may want to run most of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with your software" on the computer for the first time, do not turn on... page 43. The on/off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press ...
...operating system will load automatically. You may want to run most of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with your software" on the computer for the first time, do not turn on... page 43. The on/off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press ...
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... damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in slot A. NOTE For this procedure. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If only...
... damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in slot A. NOTE For this procedure. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If only...
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...Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button... in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover The Shut Down menu appears. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer ...
...Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button... in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover The Shut Down menu appears. 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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...the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 56. Grease or dust on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Before...module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the connector may have built up. NOTE If no...
...the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 56. Grease or dust on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Before...module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the connector may have built up. NOTE If no...
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... with the matching key in the socket. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one memory module is to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to be installed... model Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one another, you must be installed in slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its connector. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the...
... with the matching key in the socket. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one memory module is to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to be installed... model Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one another, you must be installed in slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its connector. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the...
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... is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the module. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in ...place. Slot B is the top slot. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. If...
... is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the module. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in ...place. Slot B is the top slot. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. If...
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..." on page 58. You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. If you need to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the next time you can damage the ...computer and the memory module. Do not try to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in memory will not be lost. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory" on page 51 to work. For more information on inserting ...
..." on page 58. You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. If you need to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the next time you can damage the ...computer and the memory module. Do not try to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in memory will not be lost. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory" on page 51 to work. For more information on inserting ...
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When Safe Mode is highlighted, then press Enter. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. Back of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter 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 a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally...
When Safe Mode is highlighted, then press Enter. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. Back of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter 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 a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally...
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... installed for the computer to 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 perform... Continue; otherwise, click Cancel. 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 prevent programs or people from doing things on page 116. 6...
... installed for the computer to 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 perform... Continue; otherwise, click Cancel. 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 prevent programs or people from doing things on page 116. 6...
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... Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using ... command to save your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer when you have more than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are off . TECHNICAL NOTE...
... Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using ... command to save your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer when you have more than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are off . TECHNICAL NOTE...
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...Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you left off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down using . Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving ...mode. If you power down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer...
...Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you left off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down using . Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving ...mode. If you power down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer...
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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. If you put the computer in the lower-right part of the Start menu. 80 Getting Started...
... /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. If you put the computer in the lower-right part of the Start menu. 80 Getting Started...
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.... 85 Computing tips ❖ Save 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. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter...
.... 85 Computing tips ❖ Save 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. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter...
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The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to let the battery fully discharge ...depending on select models and configurations tested by the design of individual components. This is not necessary to be inaccurate. Please see "Maintaining your Toshiba notebook computer. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Power Plans" on page 112. After a period of time, the battery will...
The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to let the battery fully discharge ...depending on select models and configurations tested by the design of individual components. This is not necessary to be inaccurate. Please see "Maintaining your Toshiba notebook computer. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Power Plans" on page 112. After a period of time, the battery will...