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...license. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in and recycling programs. For details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com/green. As part of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are either registered trademarks or ...Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks of SD Card Association. TouchPad is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. 29 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are owned by Toshiba...
...license. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in and recycling programs. For details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com/green. As part of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are either registered trademarks or ...Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks of SD Card Association. TouchPad is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. 29 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are owned by Toshiba...
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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 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 59 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 51 Setting up your software 52 Registering your computer with Toshiba 52 Adding optional external devices 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 59 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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... Using an ExpressCard 145 Inserting an ExpressCard 145 Removing an ExpressCard 146 Using the Memory Card Reader 146 Inserting memory media 147 Removing memory media 147 Using the i.LINK® port 148 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 148 Chapter 5: Utilities 149 TOSHIBA Assist 150 Connect 151 Secure 152 Protect & Fix 153 Optimize 154...
... Using an ExpressCard 145 Inserting an ExpressCard 145 Removing an ExpressCard 146 Using the Memory Card Reader 146 Inserting memory media 147 Removing memory media 147 Using the i.LINK® port 148 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 148 Chapter 5: Utilities 149 TOSHIBA Assist 150 Connect 151 Secure 152 Protect & Fix 153 Optimize 154...
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... password 156 Using a supervisor password 157 Using a user password 158 Deleting a user password 159 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 160 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 161 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 162 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........163 Mouse Utility 164 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 165 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 168 Starting the USB Sleep and...
... password 156 Using a supervisor password 157 Using a user password 158 Deleting a user password 159 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 160 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 161 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 162 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........163 Mouse Utility 164 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 165 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 168 Starting the USB Sleep and...
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... problems 187 Internet problems 188 The Windows® operating system can help you 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 189 Checking device properties 189 Memory problems 190 Power and the batteries 191 Keyboard problems 192 Display problems 192 Disk or storage drive problems 194 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive... computing habits 203 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 204 If you need further assistance 209 Before you contact Toshiba 209 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 Toshiba's worldwide offices 211
... problems 187 Internet problems 188 The Windows® operating system can help you 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 189 Checking device properties 189 Memory problems 190 Power and the batteries 191 Keyboard problems 192 Display problems 192 Disk or storage drive problems 194 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive... computing habits 203 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 204 If you need further assistance 209 Before you contact Toshiba 209 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 Toshiba's worldwide offices 211
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.... These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. See "Connecting to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at...
.... These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. See "Connecting to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at...
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... to set up your software. 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 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 82) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see...offers applicable to your product. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software When you turn on page 52. See "Setting up your software" on the computer for the first...
... to set up your software. 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 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 82) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see...offers applicable to your product. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software When you turn on page 52. See "Setting up your software" on the computer for the first...
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... devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on may want to room temperature before they have cooled. The surrounding area may be hot. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of data. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) ...module(s) to cool to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in minor bodily injury. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 52. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You will need a small Phillips...
... devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on may want to room temperature before they have cooled. The surrounding area may be hot. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of data. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) ...module(s) to cool to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in minor bodily injury. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 52. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You will need a small Phillips...
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...A. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If only one memory module is to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to... down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down . 5 Remove the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see...
...A. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If only one memory module is to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to... down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down . 5 Remove the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see...
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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. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Memory module slot cover 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...
... a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Memory module slot cover 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...
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..., it must be installed in the socket. 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 the computer. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top ... its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Position the module ...
..., it must be installed in the socket. 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 the computer. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top ... its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Position the module ...
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...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. If the latches and cutouts do not line ...should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to seat the module into the latches at the sides of...
...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. If the latches and cutouts do not line ...should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to seat the module into the latches at the sides of...
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... the computer to be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be installed in "Checking total memory" on page 128. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. When the operating system has loaded,... you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on...
... the computer to be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be installed in "Checking total memory" on page 128. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. When the operating system has loaded,... you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on...
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... remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. When Safe Mode is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the... which time Windows® should boot back up normally. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 Removing a memory module If you need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it...
... remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. When Safe Mode is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the... which time Windows® should boot back up normally. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 Removing a memory module If you need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it...
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...❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then The System window appears. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (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. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Back of the slot. If the computer does ...
...❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then The System window appears. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (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. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Back of the slot. If the computer does ...
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...change your mind and decide to continue working after turning off the computer using the computer for turning off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down completely, but it , including all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely....or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer in order to the internal storage drive. Factors to turn off the computer: Shut ...
...change your mind and decide to continue working after turning off the computer using the computer for turning off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down completely, but it , including all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely....or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer in order to the internal storage drive. Factors to turn off the computer: Shut ...
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...off the computer For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 89. Factors to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left it, including all open programs and files you will be lost. Sleep saves the current... the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in memory, you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period...
...off the computer For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 89. Factors to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left it, including all open programs and files you will be lost. Sleep saves the current... the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in memory, you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period...
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... (Sample Image) Shut down button in Sleep mode. 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 by opening the display panel. The computer saves the status of the Start menu. The ON...
... (Sample Image) Shut down button in Sleep mode. 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 by opening the display panel. The computer saves the status of the Start menu. The ON...
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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 software...
... 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 software...
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.... Use only batteries designed to work with your battery" on page 131 for procedures. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your Toshiba computer. However, for up to a month while the computer is not necessary to fully discharge the battery periodically. Published ...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 publication. If the computer is helpful to let the battery fully discharge each time. It maintains this ...
.... Use only batteries designed to work with your battery" on page 131 for procedures. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your Toshiba computer. However, for up to a month while the computer is not necessary to fully discharge the battery periodically. Published ...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 publication. If the computer is helpful to let the battery fully discharge each time. It maintains this ...