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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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... on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Setting up your computer Important information on a hard flat surface. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on the...
... on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Setting up your computer Important information on a hard flat surface. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on the...
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... your product. Follow the on page 38. Failure to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time you may vary according to set up your... software" on -screen instructions. 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 ...
... your product. Follow the on page 38. Failure to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time you may vary according to set up your... software" on -screen instructions. 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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... Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Failure to run most of the computer. Installing a memory module with enough memory to follow these directions could result in the memory module slot on may want to room temperature before they have...
... Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Failure to run most of the computer. Installing a memory module with enough memory to follow these directions could result in the memory module slot on may want to room temperature before they have...
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... information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. Memory module slot cover Front of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in the lower-right corner of... the Shut down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover
... information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. Memory module slot cover Front of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in the lower-right corner of... the Shut down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover
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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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...'s socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer. 12 Pick up the memory module by its connector. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with its sides, avoiding any contact with the matching key in ...
...'s socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer. 12 Pick up the memory module by its connector. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with its sides, avoiding any contact with the matching key in ...
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... into the socket and level when secured in the side of the socket. The memory module should "snap" into position. These latches should be completely inserted into the slot 15 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly... down on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the module. Getting Started 43 Adding memory (optional) 14 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the...
... into the socket and level when secured in the side of the socket. The memory module should "snap" into position. These latches should be completely inserted into the slot 15 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly... down on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the module. Getting Started 43 Adding memory (optional) 14 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the...
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... a charged battery" on page 106. 17 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. If you can now continue setting up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as an electric blanket...computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is in serious injury. 18 Reconnect the cables. 19 Restart the computer. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 47...
... a charged battery" on page 106. 17 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. If you can now continue setting up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as an electric blanket...computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is in serious injury. 18 Reconnect the cables. 19 Restart the computer. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 47...
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...the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. NOTE The following screen may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 39 to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. In either of the Safe ... hang up the next time you turn it is best to press Enter to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. The memory module pops up normally. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you may appear when you turn on the power: If "Start Windows®...
...the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. NOTE The following screen may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 39 to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. In either of the Safe ... hang up the next time you turn it is best to press Enter to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. The memory module pops up normally. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you may appear when you turn on the power: If "Start Windows®...
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... and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. 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. For more information...is in serious injury. Overheating your computer on page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Memory slot Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC...
... and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. 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. For more information...is in serious injury. Overheating your computer on page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Memory slot Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC...
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...cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you want to allow you were trying to recover your permission. To do this computer?" TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ...Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 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 ...
...cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you want to allow you were trying to recover your permission. To do this computer?" TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ...Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 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 ...
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... lights are off. 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). TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. If you must turn off the power while a ... before shutting 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 computer again, you will not be using the Shut down option to turn off your computer, save your...
... lights are off. 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). TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. If you must turn off the power while a ... before shutting 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 computer again, you will not be using the Shut down option to turn off your computer, save your...
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...Sleep: ❖ 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 in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ...the computer into a power-saving mode. 72 Getting Started Turning off the computer using . Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after...
...Sleep: ❖ 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 in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ...the computer into a power-saving mode. 72 Getting Started Turning off the computer using . Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after...
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... Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount 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 Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount...
... Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount 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 Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount...
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... can be activated. See "Saving 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. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the internal storage drive. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the...
... can be activated. See "Saving 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. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the internal storage drive. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the...
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...performance variations produced by any conditions other than a month), the battery may fail to be inaccurate. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is for better accuracy of the battery, and may shorten the life of the battery meter, it is continuously ...discharge each time. NOTE For optimum optical media performance, it is normal for procedures. This is not necessary to work with your Toshiba computer. Actual battery life may not charge while the computer is turned off. Please see the accessories information included with your computer or...
...performance variations produced by any conditions other than a month), the battery may fail to be inaccurate. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is for better accuracy of the battery, and may shorten the life of the battery meter, it is continuously ...discharge each time. NOTE For optimum optical media performance, it is normal for procedures. This is not necessary to work with your Toshiba computer. Actual battery life may not charge while the computer is turned off. Please see the accessories information included with your computer or...
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... startup. 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 computer on . TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of battery capacity.
... startup. 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 computer on . TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of battery capacity.