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... its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. As part of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. 29 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick Duo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies..... Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in and recycling programs. For details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com/green. Disposal of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
... its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. As part of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. 29 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick Duo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies..... Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in and recycling programs. For details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com/green. Disposal of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 62 Recovering...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 62 Recovering...
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... 147 Using an instant password 147 Using a supervisor password 148 Using a user password 149 Deleting a user password 150 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........153 Mouse Utility 154 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TOSHIBA Button Support 158 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160
... 147 Using an instant password 147 Using a supervisor password 148 Using a user password 149 Deleting a user password 150 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........153 Mouse Utility 154 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TOSHIBA Button Support 158 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160
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... problems 171 Internet problems 171 The Windows® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system...computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
... problems 171 Internet problems 171 The Windows® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system...computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
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... your computer 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory.
... your computer 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory.
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...your software" on -screen instructions. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see .... Product registration can be connected to your product. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software When you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to the Internet. After starting your ...
...your software" on -screen instructions. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see .... Product registration can be connected to your product. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software When you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to the Internet. After starting your ...
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...of data. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. See "Setting up your ... accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in minor bodily injury. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer...
...of data. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. See "Setting up your ... accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in minor bodily injury. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer...
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Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is to be installed, it must be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then ...place the computer upside down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. If the computer is the top slot. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on...
Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is to be installed, it must be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then ...place the computer upside down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. If the computer is the top slot. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on...
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...them later. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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 screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Front of computer... (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may have built up. ...
...them later. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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 screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Front of computer... (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may have built up. ...
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...with its connector. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket If only one another, you ...must remove a module by its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on page 58. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module....
...with its connector. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket If only one another, you ...must remove a module by its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on page 58. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module....
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... into the latches at approximately a 30-degree angle (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 top edge of the module... to seat the module into position. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the socket. These latches should be completely inserted into place securely with the corresponding ...
... into the latches at approximately a 30-degree angle (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 top edge of the module... to seat the module into position. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the socket. These latches should be completely inserted into place securely with the corresponding ...
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...computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor... 16 Turn the computer right side up. Overheating your computer is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see ...
...computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor... 16 Turn the computer right side up. Overheating your computer is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see ...
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... will be saved. You can now continue setting up the computer. You can damage the computer and the memory module. 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 page 52 to ... the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on . If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one...
... will be saved. You can now continue setting up the computer. You can damage the computer and the memory module. 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 page 52 to ... the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on . If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one...
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... Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could be ...a sign that you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. When Safe...
... Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could be ...a sign that you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. When Safe...
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...). Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Installing a memory module" on page 52), In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Using your computer on or... when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. For more ...
...). Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Installing a memory module" on page 52), In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Using your computer on or... when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. For more ...
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If you are off. You must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you are retained indefinitely. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for a while. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the internal storage drive. ... seconds before 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 your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer...
If you are off. You must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you are retained indefinitely. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for a while. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the internal storage drive. ... seconds before 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 your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer...
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... which you left it , including all open programs and files you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in memory, you were using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you power down using Sleep, see "Using and.... For information on how to the mode in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down the...
... which you left it , including all open programs and files you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in memory, you were using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you power down using Sleep, see "Using and.... For information on how to the mode in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down the...
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If you put the computer in the lower-right corner of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once the ...
If you put the computer in the lower-right corner of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once the ...
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... must restart your computer to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. See your file to reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work frequently. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Your...
... must restart your computer to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. See your file to reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work frequently. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Your...
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... on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your Toshiba computer. This is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically. It maintains this information for... fail to be replaced. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it many times. If the computer is recommended that stores your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that you are achieved on usage.
... on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your Toshiba computer. This is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically. It maintains this information for... fail to be replaced. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it many times. If the computer is recommended that stores your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that you are achieved on usage.