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Contents 19 Registering your computer with Toshiba 38 Adding optional external devices 38 Adding memory (optional 39 Installing a memory module 39 Removing a memory module 45 Checking total memory 47 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 47 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 49 Recovering to a custom size partition 51 Recovering without ...
Contents 19 Registering your computer with Toshiba 38 Adding optional external devices 38 Adding memory (optional 39 Installing a memory module 39 Removing a memory module 45 Checking total memory 47 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 47 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 49 Recovering to a custom size partition 51 Recovering without ...
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... audio features 115 Recording sounds 115 Using external speakers or headphones..........116 Using the Web Camera 117 Using the Memory card reader 117 Inserting memory media 118 Removing memory media 118 Chapter 5: Utilities 120 TOSHIBA Assist 121 Secure 122 Protect & Fix 123 Optimize 124 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 125 TOSHIBA Application Installer 125 Setting passwords 126
... audio features 115 Recording sounds 115 Using external speakers or headphones..........116 Using the Web Camera 117 Using the Memory card reader 117 Inserting memory media 118 Removing memory media 118 Chapter 5: Utilities 120 TOSHIBA Assist 121 Secure 122 Protect & Fix 123 Optimize 124 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 125 TOSHIBA Application Installer 125 Setting passwords 126
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... a supervisor password 127 Using a user password 128 Deleting a user password 129 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 130 Mouse Utility 131 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 132 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 134 TOSHIBA Accessibility 135 TOSHIBA Service Station 136 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 137 Problems that are easy ...142 The Windows® operating system can help you 142 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 143 Checking device properties 143 Memory problems 144 Power and the batteries 144 Keyboard problems 146 Display problems 146 Disk or storage drive problems 148 Error-checking...
... a supervisor password 127 Using a user password 128 Deleting a user password 129 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 130 Mouse Utility 131 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 132 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 134 TOSHIBA Accessibility 135 TOSHIBA Service Station 136 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 137 Problems that are easy ...142 The Windows® operating system can help you 142 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 143 Checking device properties 143 Memory problems 144 Power and the batteries 144 Keyboard problems 146 Display problems 146 Disk or storage drive problems 148 Error-checking...
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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 on a hard flat surface. NOTE The cooling fan...
... 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 on a hard flat surface. NOTE The cooling fan...
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... first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must be completed by either visiting the...
... first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must be completed by either visiting the...
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... will be hot. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Getting Started 39 Adding memory (optional) ❖ Connect an optional external optical disc drive Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. Allow the...
... will be hot. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Getting Started 39 Adding memory (optional) ❖ Connect an optional external optical disc drive Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. Allow the...
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... top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down 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. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on... button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104.
... top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down 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. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on... button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104.
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... electricity you can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 45. 10 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Getting Started 41 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small...screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 If replacing an existing memory module, remove this memory module by performing steps 2-3 of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the ...
... electricity you can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 45. 10 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Getting Started 41 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small...screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 If replacing an existing memory module, remove this memory module by performing steps 2-3 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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...the socket 13 Firmly press the memory module into the socket notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in the socket. 42 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 11 Locate the empty memory module slot on the underside of... the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a ...
...the socket 13 Firmly press the memory module into the socket notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in the socket. 42 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 11 Locate the empty memory module slot on the underside of... the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a ...
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...level when secured in the side of the module. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 13-14. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of...the latches at the sides of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 15 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. Memory slot Back of the socket. Getting Started 43 Adding memory (optional) 14 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into ...
...level when secured in the side of the module. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 13-14. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of...the latches at the sides of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 15 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. Memory slot Back of the socket. Getting Started 43 Adding memory (optional) 14 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into ...
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...battery" on a carpet or other soft material can now continue setting up . Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 47. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are... or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in "Checking total memory" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting...
...battery" on a carpet or other soft material can now continue setting up . Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 47. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are... or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in "Checking total memory" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting...
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... configuration will be saved. When Safe Mode is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is suggested, this could hang up the next time you turn on... down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull...
... configuration will be saved. When Safe Mode is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is suggested, this could hang up the next time you turn on... down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull...
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...is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on page 106. 6 Turn the computer... right side up. Memory slot Back of the slot. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never ...
...is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on page 106. 6 Turn the computer... right side up. Memory slot Back of the slot. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never ...
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...8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. 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 your computer without your internal storage drive if necessary.... Storage Drive NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 39), and then check that...
...8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. 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 your computer without your internal storage drive if necessary.... Storage Drive NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 39), and then check that...
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...system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to upgrade your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into...sure all , wait a few seconds before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you are using it for turning off the computer: Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you...
...system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to upgrade your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into...sure all , wait a few seconds before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you are using it for turning off the computer: Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you...
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... time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you left off. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While ...the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state...
... time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you left off. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While ...the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state...
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... amber indicating the computer is in the pop-up menu. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to the memory, turns off the computer 2 Click Sleep in Sleep mode. The computer saves the status of these methods, you first need to sleep, select the desired...
... amber indicating the computer is in the pop-up menu. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to the memory, turns off the computer 2 Click Sleep in Sleep mode. The computer saves the status of these methods, you first need to sleep, select the desired...
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... saved. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work frequently. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be...
... saved. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work frequently. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be...
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... usage. Actual battery life may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is recommended that stores your Toshiba computer. Mobile Computing 95 Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life rating is for comparison purposes...variations produced by any conditions other than a month), the battery may not charge while the computer is helpful to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. This may shorten the life of individual components. This is continuously operated on page 108 for all batteries. To ensure ...
... usage. Actual battery life may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is recommended that stores your Toshiba computer. Mobile Computing 95 Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life rating is for comparison purposes...variations produced by any conditions other than a month), the battery may not charge while the computer is helpful to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. This may shorten the life of individual components. This is continuously operated on page 108 for all batteries. To ensure ...
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... off . Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that you operate your system, the RTC battery may vary by the AC adaptor to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖...
... off . Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that you operate your system, the RTC battery may vary by the AC adaptor to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖...