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20 Contents Registering your computer with Toshiba 39 Adding optional external devices 39 Adding memory (optional 40 Installing a memory module 40 Removing a memory module 46 Checking total memory 48 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 48 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 50 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions ...
20 Contents Registering your computer with Toshiba 39 Adding optional external devices 39 Adding memory (optional 40 Installing a memory module 40 Removing a memory module 46 Checking total memory 48 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 48 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 50 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions ...
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... Using external speakers or headphones..........117 Using the Web Camera 118 Using the Memory card reader 118 Inserting memory media 119 Removing memory media 119 Chapter 5: Utilities 121 TOSHIBA Assist 122 Secure 123 Protect & Fix 124 Optimize 125 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 126 Setting passwords 127 Using an instant password 127 Using...
... Using external speakers or headphones..........117 Using the Web Camera 118 Using the Memory card reader 118 Inserting memory media 119 Removing memory media 119 Chapter 5: Utilities 121 TOSHIBA Assist 122 Secure 123 Protect & Fix 124 Optimize 125 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 126 Setting passwords 127 Using an instant password 127 Using...
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Contents 23 Using a user password 129 Deleting a user password 130 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 131 Mouse Utility 132 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 133 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 135 TOSHIBA Accessibility 136 TOSHIBA eco Utility 137 TOSHIBA Service Station 137 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 138 Problems that are... The Windows® operating system can help you 143 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 144 Checking device properties 144 Memory problems 145 Power and the batteries 145 Keyboard problems 147 Display problems 147 Disk or storage drive problems 149 Error-checking...
Contents 23 Using a user password 129 Deleting a user password 130 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 131 Mouse Utility 132 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 133 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 135 TOSHIBA Accessibility 136 TOSHIBA eco Utility 137 TOSHIBA Service Station 137 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 138 Problems that are... The Windows® operating system can help you 143 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 144 Checking device properties 144 Memory problems 145 Power and the batteries 145 Keyboard problems 147 Display problems 147 Disk or storage drive problems 149 Error-checking...
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... when the power is turned on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Using your computer on page...
... when the power is turned on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Using your computer on page...
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...has loaded completely. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 40) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect an external ...Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 70) Getting Started 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers...
...has loaded completely. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 40) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect an external ...Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 70) Getting Started 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers...
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...) ❖ Connect an optional external optical disc drive Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your software" on page 39. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You will be installed in minor bodily injury. Allow...
...) ❖ Connect an optional external optical disc drive Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your software" on page 39. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You will be installed in minor bodily injury. Allow...
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... 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 The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to... computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on page 105. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Getting Started 41 Adding...
... 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 The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to... computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on page 105. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Getting Started 41 Adding...
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... may have built up. Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal... surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 42 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the ...
... may have built up. Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal... surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 42 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the ...
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..., aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in the socket. Getting Started 43 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. Getting Started 43 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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...module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of computer Memory slot (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 15 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place.... not line up correctly, repeat steps 13-14. 44 Getting Started 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 the socket and level when secured in the side of the ...
...module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of computer Memory slot (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 15 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place.... not line up correctly, repeat steps 13-14. 44 Getting Started 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 the socket and level when secured in the side of the ...
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...AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can verify that the computer 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra...
...AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can verify that the computer 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra...
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...should boot back up slightly. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. NOTE The... following screen may appear when you may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The memory module pops up normally. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on and data in...
...should boot back up slightly. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. NOTE The... following screen may appear when you may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The memory module pops up normally. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on and data in...
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... adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Memory slot (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery...
... adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Memory slot (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery...
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... recognized the change. Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following program to make changes to work. To do this computer?" Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Do you can check that the module is displayed below the...disc 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 want to allow you were trying to...
... recognized the change. Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following program to make changes to work. To do this computer?" Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Do you can check that the module is displayed below the...disc 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 want to allow you were trying to...
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... the main battery. 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). If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you have more than one option available for turning 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 computer again, you will not be using the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and...
... the main battery. 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). If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you have more than one option available for turning 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 computer again, you will not be using the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and...
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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 lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes...a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you left 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 the...
... 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 lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes...a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you left 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 the...
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... automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 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. You can place the computer into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing...
... automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 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. You can place the computer into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing...
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... your computer 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. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. This feature saves your work...
... your computer 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. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. This feature saves your work...
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...either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to fully discharge the battery periodically. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is helpful to your system), for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see the accessories ...information included with your Toshiba computer. 96 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only, and does ...
...either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to fully discharge the battery periodically. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is helpful to your system), for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see the accessories ...information included with your Toshiba computer. 96 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only, and does ...
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... battery is fully charged, we recommend that you operate your computer is almost completely discharged. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that the battery charges to recharge. When fully charged, it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate...
... battery is fully charged, we recommend that you operate your computer is almost completely discharged. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that the battery charges to recharge. When fully charged, it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate...