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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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... by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. In...
... by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. In...
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...the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software When you turn 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 40) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect an external keyboard ...
...the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software When you turn 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 40) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect an external keyboard ...
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... in minor bodily injury. Installing a memory module with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in good condition. Your computer comes with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver..., turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may be hot. The surrounding area may want to run most of data. ...
... in minor bodily injury. Installing a memory module with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in good condition. Your computer comes with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver..., turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may be hot. The surrounding area may want to run most of data. ...
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... the Start menu. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on , begin at step 1; Getting Started 41 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then... 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 Start menu. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on , begin at step 1; Getting Started 41 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then... 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
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...Grease or dust on the connector 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 screws and...grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Back of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. 42 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive ...
...Grease or dust on the connector 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 screws and...grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Back of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. 42 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive ...
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...Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with its sides, avoiding any contact with the matching key in the socket. 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...
...Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with its sides, avoiding any contact with the matching key in the socket. 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...
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...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 socket. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. Back... of computer Memory slot (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the latches at the sides of the module. latch latch (...
...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 socket. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. Back... of computer Memory slot (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the latches at the sides of the module. latch latch (...
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...or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in "Checking total memory" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have at the underside of the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or... when the power is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ ...
...or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in "Checking total memory" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have at the underside of the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or... when the power is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ ...
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... on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. Do not try to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. When Safe Mode is best to press Enter ... of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is highlighted, then press Enter. NOTE The following screen may ...
... on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. Do not try to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. When Safe Mode is best to press Enter ... of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is highlighted, then press Enter. NOTE The following screen may ...
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... block the vents located at the underside of the computer. 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...
... block the vents located at the underside of the computer. 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...
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...the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. The System window appears. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. If you were trying to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 40), and then check that the module is displayed... 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 time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. Checking total...
...the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. The System window appears. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. If you were trying to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 40), and then check that the module is displayed... 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 time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. Checking total...
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... source (even though the computer is being accessed, you are not using the Shut down option to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 72 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the ...: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. You must turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you to lose your work. If you turn off . Make sure the system indicator ...
... source (even though the computer is being accessed, you are not using the Shut down option to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 72 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the ...: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. You must turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you to lose your work. If you turn off . Make sure the system indicator ...
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... computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on how to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to ... choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is in memory, you were using. Factors to the internal storage drive. NOTE After your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. Sleep mode The...
... computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on how to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to ... choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is in memory, you were using. Factors to the internal storage drive. NOTE After your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. Sleep mode The...
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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 the pop-up menu. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change...
... 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 the pop-up menu. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change...
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Your work since you last saved. 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. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs ...
Your work since you last saved. 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. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs ...
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...), for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see the accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to fully discharge the battery periodically. For more than the specific test settings. It maintains ... not an estimate of a system's battery life under the specific test settings at least once a month. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your battery" on page 109 for procedures. NOTE For optimum optical media performance, it is not necessary to be inaccurate. The ...
...), for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see the accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to fully discharge the battery periodically. For more than the specific test settings. It maintains ... not an estimate of a system's battery life under the specific test settings at least once a month. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your battery" on page 109 for procedures. NOTE For optimum optical media performance, it is not necessary to be inaccurate. The ...
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... NOTE: The recharging of battery capacity. HINT: Once the battery is extremely hot or cold. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for up to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. The battery...
... NOTE: The recharging of battery capacity. HINT: Once the battery is extremely hot or cold. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for up to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. The battery...