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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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... up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 34. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even if your computer. In this condition, observe the...
... up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 34. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even if your computer. In this condition, observe the...
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... vary according to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 70) See "Setting up your... do not turn on -screen instructions. Getting Started 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you through steps to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 40) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a...
... vary according to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 70) See "Setting up your... do not turn on -screen instructions. Getting Started 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you through steps to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 40) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a...
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.... You may be hot. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the underside of today's popular applications. You will be installed in good condition. See "Setting ...up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may want to room temperature before they have cooled. Allow the module(s) to cool to increase ...
.... You may be hot. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the underside of today's popular applications. You will be installed in good condition. See "Setting ...up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may want to room temperature before they have cooled. Allow the module(s) to cool to increase ...
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Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut... connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 41 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 105. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , ...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
Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut... connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 41 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 105. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , ...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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... screwdriver, loosen the captive screws 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 screws and the cover...static electricity you can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. Back of "Removing a memory module" on page 46. 10 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, ...
... screwdriver, loosen the captive screws 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 screws and the cover...static electricity you can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. Back of "Removing a memory module" on page 46. 10 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, ...
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... 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 connector. 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 socket Position the module toward 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 connector. 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 socket Position the module toward the socket...
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...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. Back of the socket. 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 position. If the latches and cutouts do not line up ...
...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. Back of the socket. 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 position. If the latches and cutouts do not line up ...
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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 carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is in...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 a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer on page 48. ...
... 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 carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is in...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 a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer on page 48. ...
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...Enter to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. NOTE The following screen may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. If one of the above ...If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. You can damage the computer and the memory module. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open...
...Enter to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. NOTE The following screen may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. If one of the above ...If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. You can damage the computer and the memory module. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open...
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...cause system failure, computer or AC 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 using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your ...adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Back of computer Memory slot (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected ...
...cause system failure, computer or AC 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 using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your ...adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Back of computer Memory slot (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected ...
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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 prevent programs or people from doing things on page 40), and then check that the module... program to make changes to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. To do this computer?" NOTE From time to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. If ...
...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 prevent programs or people from doing things on page 40), and then check that the module... program to make changes to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. To do this computer?" NOTE From time to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. If ...
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... the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the Shut down option to turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off your mind... Started Turning off the computer Turning off . If you turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off ) to upgrade your computer in -use light are not using the computer for several days or if you left...
... the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the Shut down option to turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off your mind... Started Turning off the computer Turning off . If you turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off ) to upgrade your computer in -use light are not using the computer for several days or if you left...
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...system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in which you left off. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power ... 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...
...system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in which you left off. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power ... 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...
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... Getting Started Turning off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. The computer saves the status of these methods, you first need to the memory, turns off the computer 2 Click Sleep in Sleep mode. To use any of all open programs and files to enable them using the Power Options...
... Getting Started Turning off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. The computer saves the status of these methods, you first need to the memory, turns off the computer 2 Click Sleep in Sleep mode. To use any of all open programs and files to enable them using the Power Options...
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... down and you must restart your computer to the internal storage drive. Your work frequently. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. See your work since you save feature that can be activated. If the...
... down and you must restart your computer to the internal storage drive. Your work frequently. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. See your work since you save feature that can be activated. If the...
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...Notice Battery life rating is for all batteries. However, for procedures. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information included with your Toshiba computer. Please see "Power Plans" on page 103. After a period of the battery meter, it is turned off. Use only batteries ...estimate of publication and is consuming full power. For more than the specific test settings. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to your system configuration settings and the current time and date information. The battery life rating...
...Notice Battery life rating is for all batteries. However, for procedures. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information included with your Toshiba computer. Please see "Power Plans" on page 103. After a period of the battery meter, it is turned off. Use only batteries ...estimate of publication and is consuming full power. For more than the specific test settings. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to your system configuration settings and the current time and date information. The battery life rating...
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... Celsius). ❖ The battery is almost completely discharged. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of battery capacity. 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.
... Celsius). ❖ The battery is almost completely discharged. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of battery capacity. 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.