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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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... at the base of the computer. To use external power or to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned...
... at the base of the computer. To use external power or to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned...
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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 product. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to your software.
... 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 product. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to your software.
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..., see the accessories information packaged with your software" on page 38. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You will be hot. Failure to run most of today's popular applications. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large...
..., see the accessories information packaged with your software" on page 38. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You will be hot. Failure to run most of today's popular applications. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large...
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... button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step... 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside ...
... button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step... 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside ...
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... have built up. 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 computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover...
... have built up. 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 computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover...
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... latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in the socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch 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 its connector. 42 ...
... latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in the socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch 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 its connector. 42 ...
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...do not line up correctly, repeat steps 13-14. Getting Started 43 Adding memory (optional) 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. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge... to seat the module into the latches at the sides of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. Memory slot Back of the socket. These latches should be completely inserted into the slot 15 Replace the...
...do not line up correctly, repeat steps 13-14. Getting Started 43 Adding memory (optional) 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. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge... to seat the module into the latches at the sides of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. Memory slot Back of the socket. These latches should be completely inserted into the slot 15 Replace the...
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... 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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover ... Reconnect the cables. 19 Restart the computer. You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep...
... 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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover ... Reconnect the cables. 19 Restart the computer. You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep...
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...suggested, this could hang up the next time you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 39 to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. The computer could be saved.... Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you need to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally.
...suggested, this could hang up the next time you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 39 to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. The computer could be saved.... Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you need to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally.
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...with any object. ❖ Never place 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. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft ...Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the 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 using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
...with any object. ❖ Never place 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. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft ...Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the 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 using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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.... 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 perform the action, click Continue; If the computer does not recognize the... to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. Getting Started 47 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. This is displayed below the System 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 perform the action, click Continue; If the computer does not recognize the... to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. Getting Started 47 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. This is displayed below the System heading.
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...you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off the computer: Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you must turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current...to lose your work. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down option to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Getting Started 71 Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the...
...you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off the computer: Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you must turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current...to lose your work. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down option to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Getting Started 71 Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the...
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Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from where ... Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored 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...
Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from where ... Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored 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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... disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 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.
... disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 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.
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If the network you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your software documentation ...
If the network you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your software documentation ...
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...necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time. To ensure that the battery maintains its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system), for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see the accessories information ... least once a month. This is normal for up to a month while the computer is turned off. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. Mobile Computing 95 Running the computer on battery power...
...necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time. To ensure that the battery maintains its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system), for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see the accessories information ... least once a month. This is normal for up to a month while the computer is turned off. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. Mobile Computing 95 Running the computer on battery power...
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Your computer's Power Options utility can be used to store your computer's configuration settings. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. The battery charges whether the ...
Your computer's Power Options utility can be used to store your computer's configuration settings. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. The battery charges whether the ...