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Contents 19 Setting up your software 38 Registering your computer with Toshiba 39 Adding optional external devices 39 Adding memory (optional 40 Installing a memory module 40 Removing a memory module 45 Checking total memory 46 Hard Drive Recovery 47 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 47 Creating a Recovery DVD 54 Restoring using the Recovery Media 55 Checking the...
Contents 19 Setting up your software 38 Registering your computer with Toshiba 39 Adding optional external devices 39 Adding memory (optional 40 Installing a memory module 40 Removing a memory module 45 Checking total memory 46 Hard Drive Recovery 47 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 47 Creating a Recovery DVD 54 Restoring using the Recovery Media 55 Checking the...
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... audio features 107 Recording sounds 107 Using external speakers or headphones..........108 Using the Web Camera 109 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 109 Inserting memory media 110 Removing memory media 110 Chapter 5: Utilities 112 TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator 113 TOSHIBA Application Installer 113 TOSHIBA Password Utility 114 Deleting a user password 115
... audio features 107 Recording sounds 107 Using external speakers or headphones..........108 Using the Web Camera 109 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 109 Inserting memory media 110 Removing memory media 110 Chapter 5: Utilities 112 TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator 113 TOSHIBA Application Installer 113 TOSHIBA Password Utility 114 Deleting a user password 115
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...Starting Fn-esse 118 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........119 TOSHIBA Power Saver 120 Preset Power Profiles 121 Quickly creating a new power profile 121 Customizing a power profile 121 Mouse Utility 122 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 123 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 127 TOSHIBA Accessibility 128 Chapter ... 135 A plan of action 136 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....136 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........137 Memory problems 139 Power and the batteries 139 Keyboard problems 141 Display problems 141 Disk, diskette, or storage drive problems........143 ...
...Starting Fn-esse 118 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........119 TOSHIBA Power Saver 120 Preset Power Profiles 121 Quickly creating a new power profile 121 Customizing a power profile 121 Mouse Utility 122 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 123 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 127 TOSHIBA Accessibility 128 Chapter ... 135 A plan of action 136 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....136 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........137 Memory problems 139 Power and the batteries 139 Keyboard problems 141 Display problems 141 Disk, diskette, or storage drive problems........143 ...
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... 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 and memory. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer.
... 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 and memory. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer.
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...Internet. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 40) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using...either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by double-clicking the Toshiba Resources icon on page 60) ❖ Connect an optional external optical drive Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up ...
...Internet. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 40) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using...either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by double-clicking the Toshiba Resources icon on page 60) ❖ Connect an optional external optical drive Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up ...
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... devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the base of the computer. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. Installing a memory module with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn...
... devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the base of the computer. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. Installing a memory module with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn...
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...the display panel and turn the computer upside down to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn Off computer. otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on ,... begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 41 If the computer is on page 94. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn ...
...the display panel and turn the computer upside down to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn Off computer. otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on ,... begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 41 If the computer is on page 94. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn ...
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... you may need to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may have built up. Before you handle the...packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the...
... you may need to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may have built up. Before you handle the...packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the...
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Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 43 11 Pick up the memory module by its connector. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its sides, avoiding any contact 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 the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in the socket.
Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 43 11 Pick up the memory module by its connector. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its sides, avoiding any contact 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 the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in the socket.
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... seat the module into the latches at the sides of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 44 Getting Started 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 socket and level when secured in the side of the module. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat ...
... seat the module into the latches at the sides of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 44 Getting Started 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 socket and level when secured in the side of the module. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat ...
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... setting up the next time you turn it down for at least ten seconds, then turn off the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. The following : Press the power button and hold it on ...again. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. You can now continue setting up slightly. When the operating system has loaded, you can verify that the computer has recognized it on, perform...
... setting up the next time you turn it down for at least ten seconds, then turn off the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. The following : Press the power button and hold it on ...again. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. You can now continue setting up slightly. When the operating system has loaded, you can verify that the computer has recognized it on, perform...
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...battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 40), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you change a memory module, you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart... the computer. 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 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches...
...battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 40), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you change a memory module, you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart... the computer. 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 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches...
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... battery power than restarting from turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is being retrieved from the internal storage drive rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than restarting from turning off the computer ...state in which you left it, including all open programs and files you left it first saves the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...
... battery power than restarting from turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is being retrieved from the internal storage drive rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than restarting from turning off the computer ...state in which you left it, including all open programs and files you left it first saves the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...
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... reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart 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. If...
... reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart 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. If...
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... your system configuration settings and the current time and date information. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. After a period of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer... replaced. This is turned off. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may cause the battery meter to work with your Toshiba computer. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maintaining your system), for all batteries. TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the ...
... your system configuration settings and the current time and date information. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. After a period of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer... replaced. This is turned off. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may cause the battery meter to work with your Toshiba computer. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maintaining your system), for all batteries. TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the ...
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... discharges completely. Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that the battery charges to a month when the computer is almost completely discharged.
... discharges completely. Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that the battery charges to a month when the computer is almost completely discharged.
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...clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. 110 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to release it locks in the System ...tray and then selecting the card or device you to remove. Removing memory media 1 Prepare the media for safe removal, a message will tell you want to try again later. If the media can destroy ...
...clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. 110 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to release it locks in the System ...tray and then selecting the card or device you to remove. Removing memory media 1 Prepare the media for safe removal, a message will tell you want to try again later. If the media can destroy ...
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Even when the Windows® message "copying..." disappears, writing to go out. Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. 111 (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Wait for the indicator light to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed.
Even when the Windows® message "copying..." disappears, writing to go out. Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. 111 (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Wait for the indicator light to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed.
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... allow you to reconfigure your system. ❖ TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer ❖ TOSHIBA Password Utility ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility ❖ Fn-esse® ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Power Saver ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 112 NOTE The utilities described in...
... allow you to reconfigure your system. ❖ TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer ❖ TOSHIBA Password Utility ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility ❖ Fn-esse® ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Power Saver ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 112 NOTE The utilities described in...
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... formatting is drag-and-drop. To format an SD memory card using this utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then SD Memory Card Format. 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...
... formatting is drag-and-drop. To format an SD memory card using this utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then SD Memory Card Format. 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...