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... due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in this product may contain mercury. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered..., Inc. Secure Digital and SD are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks of SD Card Association. 29 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing ...
... due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in this product may contain mercury. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered..., Inc. Secure Digital and SD are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks of SD Card Association. 29 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing ...
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Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 62 Recovering...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 62 Recovering...
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... 147 Using an instant password 147 Using a supervisor password 148 Using a user password 149 Deleting a user password 150 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........153 Mouse Utility 154 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TOSHIBA Button Support 158 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160
... 147 Using an instant password 147 Using a supervisor password 148 Using a user password 149 Deleting a user password 150 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........153 Mouse Utility 154 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TOSHIBA Button Support 158 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160
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... problems 171 Internet problems 171 The Windows® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system...computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
... problems 171 Internet problems 171 The Windows® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system...computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
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... attach the AC adaptor. Setting up your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use it. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer or AC adaptor could cause...
... attach the AC adaptor. Setting up your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use it. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer or AC adaptor could cause...
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...online, you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer for the first time you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 51.... Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an ...
...online, you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer for the first time you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 51.... Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an ...
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...'s power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the base of data. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of the...
...'s power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the base of data. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of the...
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... Start. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Slot A. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is to be installed, it must be installed in the lower-right corner of...
... Start. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Slot A. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is to be installed, it must be installed in the lower-right corner of...
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... a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe...
... a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe...
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.... notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on page 58. NOTE If no memory slot is to be installed, it must be installed in the... aligning the connector's notch with the socket Slot B is the bottom slot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on top of one memory module is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module....
.... notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on page 58. NOTE If no memory slot is to be installed, it must be installed in the... aligning the connector's notch with the socket Slot B is the bottom slot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on top of one memory module is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module....
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...to seat the module into the latches at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket 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 position. These latches should be completely inserted into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in ...
...to seat the module into the latches at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket 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 position. These latches should be completely inserted into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in ...
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...your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ..., Slot A is in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. If only one memory module is to a power outlet (even if your computer is the bottom slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power...
...your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ..., Slot A is in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. If only one memory module is to a power outlet (even if your computer is the bottom slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power...
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... with the computer turned on page 60. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue ...setting up the computer. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you need to work. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional...
... with the computer turned on page 60. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue ...setting up the computer. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you need to work. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional...
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...on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it out of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. When Safe Mode is best to ... this could be a sign that you may appear when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. If so...
...on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it out of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. When Safe Mode is best to ... this could be a sign that you may appear when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. If so...
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...computer on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer on or when an AC adaptor is displayed below the System heading. Installed memory (RAM) is connected to remove the soft cloth from the work . Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such ...the computer. Using your computer and AC adaptor have at the base of the computer. The System window appears. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this condition, observe the following: ...
...computer on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer on or when an AC adaptor is displayed below the System heading. Installed memory (RAM) is connected to remove the soft cloth from the work . Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such ...the computer. Using your computer and AC adaptor have at the base of the computer. The System window appears. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this condition, observe the following: ...
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... option available for a while. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not be using the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. 82... quickly and automatically return to maintain the saved information, system settings are using it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you are retained indefinitely. If you are not using the computer for...
... option available for a while. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not be using the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. 82... quickly and automatically return to maintain the saved information, system settings are using it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you are retained indefinitely. If you are not using the computer for...
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...be lost. If you left it , including all open documents and programs to 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 from... 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 completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you power down the...
...be lost. If you left it , including all open documents and programs to 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 from... 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 completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you power down the...
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... button until the ON/OFF light glows green. Once the computer is in the lower-right corner of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image...
... button until the ON/OFF light glows green. Once the computer is in the lower-right corner of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image...
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... work since you save feature that can be activated. If the network you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved.
... work since you save feature that can be activated. If the network you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved.
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... accessories.toshiba.com. Please see "Maintaining your system), for all batteries. For more than a month), the battery may fail to be inaccurate. Recharge time varies depending on usage. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is consuming full power. NOTE For optimum DVD performance,...work with your system configuration settings and the current time and date information. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at the time of the battery, and may vary considerably from an AC outlet. Use only ...
... accessories.toshiba.com. Please see "Maintaining your system), for all batteries. For more than a month), the battery may fail to be inaccurate. Recharge time varies depending on usage. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is consuming full power. NOTE For optimum DVD performance,...work with your system configuration settings and the current time and date information. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at the time of the battery, and may vary considerably from an AC outlet. Use only ...