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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. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor.
... 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. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor.
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... to your product. Failure to the Internet. Follow the on page 38. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software setup choices. NOTE To register online, you through steps to your software. NOTE The names of windows ...displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want 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 (see...
... to your product. Failure to the Internet. Follow the on page 38. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software setup choices. NOTE To register online, you through steps to your software. NOTE The names of windows ...displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want 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 (see...
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... you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Your computer comes with the computer's power on may want to room temperature before they have cooled. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or... visit accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be hot. The surrounding area may be hot.
... you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Your computer comes with the computer's power on may want to room temperature before they have cooled. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or... visit accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be hot. The surrounding area may be hot.
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...connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the 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 Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface to step 3....
...connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the 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 Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface to step 3....
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... them later. 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 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 "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Before...
... them later. 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 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 "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Before...
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..., aligning the connector's notch with its connector. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 13 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer. 12 Pick ...up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact 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) ...
..., aligning the connector's notch with its connector. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 13 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer. 12 Pick ...up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact 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) ...
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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 position. The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on... the top edge of the socket. Memory slot Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the latches at the sides of the module to seat the module into the slot 15 Replace the...
...) 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 position. The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on... the top edge of the socket. Memory slot Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the latches at the sides of the module to seat the module into the slot 15 Replace the...
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... at the base of the computer. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before restarting the computer. Always make sure your computer is in serious injury. 18 Reconnect ... computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or...
... at the base of the computer. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before restarting the computer. Always make sure your computer is in serious injury. 18 Reconnect ... computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or...
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...at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. You can damage the computer and the memory module. The computer could be saved. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could hang up the ...next time you turn it is best to press Enter to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then ...internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. In either of the Safe Mode options is in memory will not be a sign that you may appear when you turn on . Do not try to...
...at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. You can damage the computer and the memory module. The computer could be saved. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could hang up the ...next time you turn it is best to press Enter to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then ...internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. In either of the Safe Mode options is in memory will not be a sign that you may appear when you turn on . Do not try to...
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... of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat ... the base of the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
... of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat ... the base of the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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... computer. 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 recover your permission. Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow you want to allow the following program...
... computer. 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 recover your permission. Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow you want to allow the following program...
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.../disc and/or drive. If you have more than one option available for a while. You must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you are off the computer: 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 turn off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again...
.../disc and/or drive. If you have more than one option available for a while. You must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you are off the computer: 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 turn off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again...
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...system may save any open programs and files you were using the Shut down completely, but it , including all open documents and programs to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the...: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in memory, you left it first saves the current state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time...
...system may save any open programs and files you were using the Shut down completely, but it , including all open documents and programs to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the...: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in memory, you left it first saves the current state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time...
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... button or closing the display panel. 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 Sleep mode. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to enable them...
... button or closing the display panel. 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 Sleep mode. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to enable them...
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... that can be activated. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips...
... that can be activated. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips...
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...on AC power. Use only batteries designed to your system), for comparison purposes only, and does not indicate the battery life that stores your Toshiba computer. However, for procedures. After a period of time, the battery will be inaccurate. To purchase a new battery pack, see the ... about Windows® power plans, see "Maintaining your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer is continuously operated on page 102. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on usage. The battery...
...on AC power. Use only batteries designed to your system), for comparison purposes only, and does not indicate the battery life that stores your Toshiba computer. However, for procedures. After a period of time, the battery will be inaccurate. To purchase a new battery pack, see the ... about Windows® power plans, see "Maintaining your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer is continuously operated on page 102. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on usage. The battery...
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... your computer's configuration settings. HINT: Once the battery is in a CMOS error message during startup. 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 using all of battery capacity. The battery may only...
... your computer's configuration settings. HINT: Once the battery is in a CMOS error message during startup. 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 using all of battery capacity. The battery may only...