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Contents 29 Registering your computer with Toshiba 48 Adding optional external devices 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 49 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 57 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 59 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions ...
Contents 29 Registering your computer with Toshiba 48 Adding optional external devices 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 49 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 57 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 59 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions ...
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...Setting battery notifications 112 Conserving battery power 112 Power Plans 113 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 114 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 115 Changing the main battery 115 Removing the battery from the computer .......116 Inserting a charged battery 117 Taking... audio features 126 Recording sounds 126 Using external speakers or headphones..........127 Using the Web Camera 128 Using the Memory card reader 128 Inserting memory media 129 Removing memory media 129 Chapter 5: Utilities 131 TOSHIBA Assist 132 Connect 133 Secure 134 Protect & Fix 135 Optimize 136...
...Setting battery notifications 112 Conserving battery power 112 Power Plans 113 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 114 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 115 Changing the main battery 115 Removing the battery from the computer .......116 Inserting a charged battery 117 Taking... audio features 126 Recording sounds 126 Using external speakers or headphones..........127 Using the Web Camera 128 Using the Memory card reader 128 Inserting memory media 129 Removing memory media 129 Chapter 5: Utilities 131 TOSHIBA Assist 132 Connect 133 Secure 134 Protect & Fix 135 Optimize 136...
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... Utility.......147 USB Sleep and Charge 147 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 149 Power supply mode settings 149 TOSHIBA Accessibility 150 TOSHIBA eco Utility 151 TOSHIBA Service Station 152 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 152 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 154 Problems that are easy to fix 154 ...problems 159 The Windows® operating system can help you 159 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 160 Checking device properties 160 Memory problems 161 Power and the batteries 161 Keyboard problems 163 Display problems 163 Disk or storage drive problems 165 Error-checking 165 Sound...
... Utility.......147 USB Sleep and Charge 147 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 149 Power supply mode settings 149 TOSHIBA Accessibility 150 TOSHIBA eco Utility 151 TOSHIBA Service Station 152 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 152 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 154 Problems that are easy to fix 154 ...problems 159 The Windows® operating system can help you 159 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 160 Checking device properties 160 Memory problems 161 Power and the batteries 161 Keyboard problems 163 Display problems 163 Disk or storage drive problems 165 Error-checking 165 Sound...
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... underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. 42 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 48 before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer...
... underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. 42 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 48 before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer...
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... for the first time you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 80) ❖ Connect an...
... for the first time you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 80) ❖ Connect an...
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... damage the computer, the module, or both. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with enough memory to room temperature before they have cooled. Installing a memory module A memory module can be hot. Allow the module(s) to cool to run most of data...
... damage the computer, the module, or both. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with enough memory to room temperature before they have cooled. Installing a memory module A memory module can be hot. Allow the module(s) to cool to run most of data...
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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. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work ... 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 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 116.
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. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work ... 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 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 116.
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...Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on page 55. 10 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 11 Locate the empty memory module slot on the computer. ...Getting Started 51 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...
...Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on page 55. 10 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 11 Locate the empty memory module slot on the computer. ...Getting Started 51 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...
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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). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in the socket. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector.
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). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in the socket. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector.
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These latches should be completely inserted into the latches at the sides of the socket. 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 module ...to seat the module into the socket and level when secured in the side of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 13-14...
These latches should be completely inserted into the latches at the sides of the socket. 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 module ...to seat the module into the socket and level when secured in the side of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 13-14...
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...) 16 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard ... such as described in serious injury. 18 Reconnect the cables. 19 Restart the computer. You can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 117. 17 Turn the computer right side up the computer...
...) 16 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard ... such as described in serious injury. 18 Reconnect the cables. 19 Restart the computer. You can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 117. 17 Turn the computer right side up the computer...
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... a sign that you may appear when you turn on . 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 it is highlighted, then press Enter. NOTE The following screen... of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on page 49 to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. When Safe Mode is in memory will not be lost. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the...
... a sign that you may appear when you turn on . 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 it is highlighted, then press Enter. NOTE The following screen... of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on page 49 to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. When Safe Mode is in memory will not be lost. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the...
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... AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. Memory slot Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface.... and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. 56 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.
... AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. Memory slot Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface.... and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. 56 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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... socket latches. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to this : ❖ ...Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that says, "...
... socket latches. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to this : ❖ ...Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that says, "...
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... Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut down ...option to turn off your computer, save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of...
... Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut down ...option to turn off your computer, save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of...
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... you left it, including all open documents and programs to your work first. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in which you were using the Sleep command and the main...to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after...
... you left it, including all open documents and programs to your work first. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in which you were using the Sleep command and the main...to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after...
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... glows green. The ON/OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options You can start up menu. If you can place the computer into...
... glows green. The ON/OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options You can start up menu. If you can place the computer into...
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.... 94 Computing tips ❖ Save 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. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your software documentation for further information. Chapter 2 Learning the...
.... 94 Computing tips ❖ Save 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. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your software documentation for further information. Chapter 2 Learning the...
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.... Please see "Maintaining your battery" on page 119 for better accuracy of the battery meter, it is helpful to be obtained by Toshiba under any individual user. This may shorten the life of a system's battery life under the specific test settings at maximum capacity and ... NOTE For optimum optical media performance, it is not necessary to work with your Toshiba computer. To ensure that stores your system), for all batteries. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to your system configuration settings and the current time...
.... Please see "Maintaining your battery" on page 119 for better accuracy of the battery meter, it is helpful to be obtained by Toshiba under any individual user. This may shorten the life of a system's battery life under the specific test settings at maximum capacity and ... NOTE For optimum optical media performance, it is not necessary to work with your Toshiba computer. To ensure that stores your system), for all batteries. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to your system configuration settings and the current time...
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... during startup. Doing this information for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that you operate your computer is almost completely discharged. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when...
... during startup. Doing this information for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that you operate your computer is almost completely discharged. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when...