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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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Overheating your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. See "Connecting to a power source" on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to your computer or AC ...
Overheating your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. See "Connecting to a power source" on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to your computer or AC ...
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...periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software When you may vary according to your software. Follow the on page 69) Failure to : ❖...; Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 39) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 69) ❖ Connect an external keyboard...
...periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software When you may vary according to your software. Follow the on page 69) Failure to : ❖...; Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 39) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 69) ❖ Connect an external keyboard...
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...comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You may also be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. The surrounding... area may want to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Failure to...
...comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You may also be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. The surrounding... area may want to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Failure to...
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40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. Start ... main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the...
40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. Start ... main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the...
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...) 6 Using a small Phillips 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 cover in a safe place so that...
...) 6 Using a small Phillips 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 cover in a safe place so that...
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..., aligning the connector's notch 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 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer. 12...
..., aligning the connector's notch 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 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer. 12...
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...) 14 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 15 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. These latches should be completely inserted into place... securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in the side of the socket. Memory slot Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down ...
...) 14 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 15 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. These latches should be completely inserted into place... securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in the side of the socket. Memory slot Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down ...
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... mode). Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Checking total memory" on page 106. 17 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Always make sure your computer is connected to remove the soft cloth from...has recognized it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at least one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before restarting the computer. If you can block the vents located at the base of the ...
... mode). Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Checking total memory" on page 106. 17 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Always make sure your computer is connected to remove the soft cloth from...has recognized it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at least one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before restarting the computer. If you can block the vents located at the base of the ...
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...If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. If one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is suggested, this could hang up the next time you turn on ...Normally" is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you need to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. NOTE The following screen...
...If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. If one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is suggested, this could hang up the next time you turn on ...Normally" is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you need to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. NOTE The following screen...
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Memory slot Back of the slot. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting ... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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...
Memory slot Back of the slot. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting ... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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...
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... heading. Recovering the Internal 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 the computer has...
... heading. Recovering the Internal 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 the computer has...
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... using the Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you left off. If you must turn off your computer in -use light are off..., save your work . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
... using the Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you left off. If you must turn off your computer in -use light are off..., save your work . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
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...Started Turning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first saves the current 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...: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation...
...Started Turning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first saves the current 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...: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation...
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... battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. To use any of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to the memory, turns off the computer 2 Click Sleep in the pop-up menu. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change...
... battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. To use any of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to the memory, turns off the computer 2 Click Sleep in the pop-up menu. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change...
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... your file to reconnect, or 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.
... your file to reconnect, or 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.
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...rating is helpful to let the battery fully discharge each time. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information included with your Toshiba computer. However, for better accuracy of a system's battery life under any individual user. NOTE For optimum optical media performance, it is not ...Battery may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that you play DVDs while running the computer on the select models and configurations tested by Toshiba under the specific test settings at the time of the battery, and may not charge...
...rating is helpful to let the battery fully discharge each time. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information included with your Toshiba computer. However, for better accuracy of a system's battery life under any individual user. NOTE For optimum optical media performance, it is not ...Battery may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that you play DVDs while running the computer on the select models and configurations tested by Toshiba under the specific test settings at the time of the battery, and may not charge...
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... the computer is powered off . The battery may vary by the AC adaptor to recharge. 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 on . Mobile Computing 97 Charging batteries Charging the main...
... the computer is powered off . The battery may vary by the AC adaptor to recharge. 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 on . Mobile Computing 97 Charging batteries Charging the main...