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...Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of PCMCIA. TouchPad is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Toshiba... of Microsoft Corporation in the search bar. and any use of this product may contain mercury. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Disposal of such marks by the Bluetooth...
...Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of PCMCIA. TouchPad is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Toshiba... of Microsoft Corporation in the search bar. and any use of this product may contain mercury. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Disposal of such marks by the Bluetooth...
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Contents 31 Turning on the power 51 Setting up your software 52 Registering your computer with Toshiba 52 Adding optional external devices 53 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 62 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 63 Recovering...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 51 Setting up your software 52 Registering your computer with Toshiba 52 Adding optional external devices 53 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 62 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 63 Recovering...
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... ExpressCard 142 Inserting an ExpressCard 142 Removing an ExpressCard 142 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 143 Inserting memory media 143 Removing memory media 144 Using the i.LINK® port 145 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151...
... ExpressCard 142 Inserting an ExpressCard 142 Removing an ExpressCard 142 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 143 Inserting memory media 143 Removing memory media 144 Using the i.LINK® port 145 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151...
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... password 153 Using a supervisor password 154 Using a user password 155 Deleting a user password 156 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 159 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........160 Mouse Utility 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 162 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 164 Starting the USB Sleep and...
... password 153 Using a supervisor password 154 Using a user password 155 Deleting a user password 156 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 159 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........160 Mouse Utility 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 162 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 164 Starting the USB Sleep and...
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... The Windows® operating system can help you 189 Resolving a hardware conflict 189 A plan of action 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........190 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 192 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........196 Optical drive problems (tray-type... habits 205 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 206 If you need further assistance 211 Before you contact Toshiba 211 Contacting Toshiba 212 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 213 Toshiba's worldwide offices 213
... The Windows® operating system can help you 189 Resolving a hardware conflict 189 A plan of action 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........190 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 192 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........196 Optical drive problems (tray-type... habits 205 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 206 If you need further assistance 211 Before you contact Toshiba 211 Contacting Toshiba 212 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 213 Toshiba's worldwide offices 213
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... overheating 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, memory, and ExpressCards®. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that...
... overheating 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, memory, and ExpressCards®. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that...
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See "Setting up your software" on page 52. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You may want to run most of data. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add...
See "Setting up your software" on page 52. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You may want to run most of data. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add...
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.... Allow the module(s) to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be lost. If only one or two memory modules. The surrounding area may also be hot. You can be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
.... Allow the module(s) to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be lost. If only one or two memory modules. The surrounding area may also be hot. You can be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
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...off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4... Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 124. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on ,...
...off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4... Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 124. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on ,...
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... on the underside of the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. Before you handle the module...a 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 in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up...
... on the underside of the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. Before you handle the module...a 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 in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up...
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...the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its connector. Slot B is the bottom slot. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one memory module is to the horizontal surface of the computer). ...(Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (...
...the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its connector. Slot B is the bottom slot. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one memory module is to the horizontal surface of the computer). ...(Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (...
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...cutouts in place. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. These latches should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of the socket. 58 Getting Started... Adding memory (optional) 13 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 slot If the latches and cutouts do not line up...
...cutouts in place. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. These latches should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of the socket. 58 Getting Started... Adding memory (optional) 13 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 slot If the latches and cutouts do not line up...
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..." on . You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be saved. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up . 17 Reconnect ...A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 54 to work. You can damage ...
..." on . You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be saved. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up . 17 Reconnect ...A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 54 to work. You can damage ...
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... pops up normally. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should ...boot back up slightly. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could be a sign that you may appear when you turn on top...
... pops up normally. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should ...boot back up slightly. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could be a sign that you may appear when you turn on top...
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...the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . ...then check that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 125. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket...
...the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . ...then check that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 125. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket...
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... available for several days or if 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 computer again, you will not be using the Shut Down option to turn off . Each option has...sure all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to the internal storage drive. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for turning off the...
... available for several days or if 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 computer again, you will not be using the Shut Down option to turn off . Each option has...sure all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to the internal storage drive. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for turning off the...
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... using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 89. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period 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... choosing 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 while the computer is in which you left off. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the...
... using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 89. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period 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... choosing 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 while the computer is in which you left off. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the...
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... programs and files to sleep, select the desired amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to the memory, turns off the computer 2 Click Sleep. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in...
... programs and files to sleep, select the desired amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to the memory, turns off the computer 2 Click Sleep. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in...
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... programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer...
... programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer...
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... depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on page 128 for better accuracy of individual... an AC outlet. It maintains this information for all batteries. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is turned off. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be inaccurate...
... depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on page 128 for better accuracy of individual... an AC outlet. It maintains this information for all batteries. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is turned off. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be inaccurate...