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... DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Toshiba Corporation. Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO are those of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. TouchPad is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. ConfigFree is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. Other trademarks and ...and/or other countries. 25 Trademarks Portégé is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other...
... DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Toshiba Corporation. Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO are those of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. TouchPad is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. ConfigFree is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. Other trademarks and ...and/or other countries. 25 Trademarks Portégé is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other...
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... Using the computer for the first time 46 Opening the display panel 46 Your computer's features and specifications ....47 Turning on the power 47 Adding memory (optional 48 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 49 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 49 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 51 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery...
... Using the computer for the first time 46 Opening the display panel 46 Your computer's features and specifications ....47 Turning on the power 47 Adding memory (optional 48 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 49 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 49 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 51 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery...
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... external speakers or headphones..........123 Using tablet mode 123 Preparing to use the tablet 123 Using tablet mode 125 Using the Toshiba tablet pen 127 Returning the computer to its original configuration 127 Using PC Cards 128 Inserting a PC Card 128 Removing ...memory media 131 Using the Ultra SlimBay 131 Removing a module from the Ultra SlimBay ...132 Inserting a module into the Ultra SlimBay.......133 Using the i.LINK® port 133 Using an expansion device 134 Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer 134 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 135 TOSHIBA...
... external speakers or headphones..........123 Using tablet mode 123 Preparing to use the tablet 123 Using tablet mode 125 Using the Toshiba tablet pen 127 Returning the computer to its original configuration 127 Using PC Cards 128 Inserting a PC Card 128 Removing ...memory media 131 Using the Ultra SlimBay 131 Removing a module from the Ultra SlimBay ...132 Inserting a module into the Ultra SlimBay.......133 Using the i.LINK® port 133 Using an expansion device 134 Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer 134 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 135 TOSHIBA...
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... Tool Utility 146 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 147 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........148 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility 149 Booting from a bootable SD card 150 Mouse Utility 150 Toshiba Hardware Setup 151 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 153 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 154 TOSHIBA Rotation Utility 155 Windows® Mobility Center 156 Toshiba Tablet Access Code...
... Tool Utility 146 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 147 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........148 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility 149 Booting from a bootable SD card 150 Mouse Utility 150 Toshiba Hardware Setup 151 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 153 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 154 TOSHIBA Rotation Utility 155 Windows® Mobility Center 156 Toshiba Tablet Access Code...
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The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your computer. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 43. The first time you must ...
The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your computer. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 43. The first time you must ...
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42 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 48) ❖ Connect a mouse...Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your product. Failure to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you may want to your desktop...
42 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 48) ❖ Connect a mouse...Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your product. Failure to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you may want to your desktop...
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...or process large amounts of data. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer has two memory module slots. You may want to increase the computer's memory if you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off ... damage, data loss, service or part replacement made necessary by a Toshiba-authorized service provider. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of a memory module. If you are located under the keyboard and should only be...
...or process large amounts of data. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer has two memory module slots. You may want to increase the computer's memory if you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off ... damage, data loss, service or part replacement made necessary by a Toshiba-authorized service provider. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of a memory module. If you are located under the keyboard and should only be...
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...ability to recover your hard disk drive and recover your computer. Getting Started 49 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 41 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Your computer has been configured with your computer Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs...you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your software. If your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is not writable, contact...
...ability to recover your hard disk drive and recover your computer. Getting Started 49 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 41 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Your computer has been configured with your computer Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs...you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your software. If your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is not writable, contact...
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... are off your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory) or to add an external device that does not connect using the computer for turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down...
... are off your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory) or to add an external device that does not connect using the computer for turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down...
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... 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, save your files and make sure all open programs and files you left off. Getting Started 63...
... 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, save your files and make sure all open programs and files you left off. Getting Started 63...
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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 Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after ... information on page 69. If you power down the computer. 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 where you were using the Hibernation...
Sleep saves the current state of the computer 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 after ... information on page 69. If you power down the computer. 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 where you were using the Hibernation...
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...: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. If you can start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press...
...: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. If you can start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press...
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This feature saves your file to the disk. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. Your work " on page 83 for details. 76 If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect...
This feature saves your file to the disk. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. Your work " on page 83 for details. 76 If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect...
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...computer is powered on. However, for better accuracy of the system should use the preset configuration. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component ...of the battery meter, it is attached. Power management Your computer ships with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Mobile Computing 95 Running the computer on battery power To ensure that will provide the most stable operating environment ...
...computer is powered on. However, for better accuracy of the system should use the preset configuration. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component ...of the battery meter, it is attached. Power management Your computer ships with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Mobile Computing 95 Running the computer on battery power To ensure that will provide the most stable operating environment ...
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... NOTE The above error message may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is powered off even when the AC adaptor is almost completely discharged. If the RTC battery is extremely hot...
... NOTE The above error message may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is powered off even when the AC adaptor is almost completely discharged. If the RTC battery is extremely hot...
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...into the adapter until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. You could expose the storage area to another, use of Memory Stick™, Memory Stick™ PRO, Secure Digital™ (SD™), MMC™...Picture Card™ media. Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all types of media. To copy data from one media to static electricity, which can be used with a variety of supported media, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. These media can destroy...
...into the adapter until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. You could expose the storage area to another, use of Memory Stick™, Memory Stick™ PRO, Secure Digital™ (SD™), MMC™...Picture Card™ media. Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all types of media. To copy data from one media to static electricity, which can be used with a variety of supported media, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. These media can destroy...
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.... For example, any one of several modules can be purchased separately. Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Ultra SlimBay 131 Removing memory media 1 Prepare the media for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the card ... light to carry unnecessary components with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Using the Ultra SlimBay The Ultra SlimBay gives you want to release it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is unable to prepare the media for safe ...
.... For example, any one of several modules can be purchased separately. Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Ultra SlimBay 131 Removing memory media 1 Prepare the media for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the card ... light to carry unnecessary components with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Using the Ultra SlimBay The Ultra SlimBay gives you want to release it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is unable to prepare the media for safe ...
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... are described in this chapter. ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ Toshiba Application Installer ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIBA Security Assist ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ Toshiba Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic...
... are described in this chapter. ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ Toshiba Application Installer ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIBA Security Assist ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ Toshiba Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic...
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... formatting is used to format SD™ cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter slot. The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen 2 Select the drive corresponding to the SD memory card. 3 Select the formatting option: ❖ Quick Format ❖ Full Format 4 Click Start to begin formatting...
... formatting is used to format SD™ cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter slot. The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen 2 Select the drive corresponding to the SD memory card. 3 Select the formatting option: ❖ Quick Format ❖ Full Format 4 Click Start to begin formatting...
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... a bootable floppy disk. 2 Insert the SD card. NOTE Be sure to back up your computer. Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility 149 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility The TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility allows you to create an SD card you to easily format SD...a USB floppy drive to your data to the online Help documentation within the application for any additional help. The TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility screen 4 Select the drive where the SD card is located. 5 Select Read from an image file...
... a bootable floppy disk. 2 Insert the SD card. NOTE Be sure to back up your computer. Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility 149 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility The TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility allows you to create an SD card you to easily format SD...a USB floppy drive to your data to the online Help documentation within the application for any additional help. The TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility screen 4 Select the drive where the SD card is located. 5 Select Read from an image file...