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... first time 47 Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 58 Hard Disk Drive...
... first time 47 Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 58 Hard Disk Drive...
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... password 143 Deleting a user password 144 TOSHIBA Security Assist 145 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 147 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 148 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........149 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility 150 Booting from a bootable SD card 151 Mouse Utility 151 Toshiba Hardware Setup 152 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 154 TOSHIBA Button Support 155 CD/DVD Drive...
... password 143 Deleting a user password 144 TOSHIBA Security Assist 145 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 147 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 148 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........149 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility 150 Booting from a bootable SD card 151 Mouse Utility 151 Toshiba Hardware Setup 152 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 154 TOSHIBA Button Support 155 CD/DVD Drive...
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... your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
... your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
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... icon on your product. See "Setting up your software" on page 127) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If you decide not to register at a later time. NOTE To register online, you must be completed ...during the initial start up process of your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 49) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 67) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an ...
... icon on your product. See "Setting up your software" on page 127) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If you decide not to register at a later time. NOTE To register online, you must be completed ...during the initial start up process of your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 49) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 67) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an ...
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See "Setting up your software" on page 42. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and hold the power button in until the power button and the on/off the power again until the operating system has loaded ...
See "Setting up your software" on page 42. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and hold the power button in until the power button and the on/off the power again until the operating system has loaded ...
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...use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the lower-right corner of the computer. The Shut Down menu appears. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on may also be hot. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. Installing... a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be hot. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu Avoid touching...
...use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the lower-right corner of the computer. The Shut Down menu appears. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on may also be hot. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. Installing... a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be hot. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu Avoid touching...
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... computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the... captive screws that secure the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off...
... computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the... captive screws that secure the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off...
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...contact with its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the connector may have built up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Before you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its... connector. Grease or dust on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Position the module toward the...
...contact with its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the connector may have built up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Before you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its... connector. Grease or dust on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Position the module toward the...
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... latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module 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 the latches at approximately a 30-degree angle (to seat the module into position. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the socket....
... latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module 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 the latches at approximately a 30-degree angle (to seat the module into position. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the socket....
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...a charged battery" on page 112. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can now continue setting up the next time ...you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 50 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved...
...a charged battery" on page 112. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can now continue setting up the next time ...you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 50 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved...
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...go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to scan your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away... from the memory module. The memory module pops up normally. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is highlighted...
...go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to scan your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away... from the memory module. The memory module pops up normally. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is highlighted...
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... certain models) Your computer has been configured with the socket latches. If unsure, cancel and try again. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using your permission to perform the action, click Continue; To do this:...also reinstall selected software applications, drivers, and utilities from which you were trying to continue." The System window appears. 2 The total memory is strongly recommended that says, "Windows® needs your system. otherwise, click Cancel. You can check that the module is ...
... certain models) Your computer has been configured with the socket latches. If unsure, cancel and try again. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using your permission to perform the action, click Continue; To do this:...also reinstall selected software applications, drivers, and utilities from which you were trying to continue." The System window appears. 2 The total memory is strongly recommended that says, "Windows® needs your system. otherwise, click Cancel. You can check that the module is ...
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...: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you must turn off ) to upgrade your computer. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will...
...: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you must turn off ) to upgrade your computer. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will...
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... seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no...
... seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no...
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...For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 77. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using. ...when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state 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...
...For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 77. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using. ...when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state 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...
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... which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. 78 Getting Started Turning off...
... which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. 78 Getting Started Turning off...
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... runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to the disk. If the network you are working, you will lose all work " on page 89 for details...
... runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to the disk. If the network you are working, you will lose all work " on page 89 for details...
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...174; power plans, see "Maintaining your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may fail to retain a charge. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to perform at maximum capacity... and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month. To ensure that stores your Toshiba notebook computer. If the computer is continuously ...
...174; power plans, see "Maintaining your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may fail to retain a charge. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to perform at maximum capacity... and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month. To ensure that stores your Toshiba notebook computer. If the computer is continuously ...
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... recommend that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. 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 recharge. Mobile Computing Charging batteries 103 Charging the main battery To...
... recommend that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. 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 recharge. Mobile Computing Charging batteries 103 Charging the main battery To...
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... the front of the SD card drivers, one or more dialog boxes may appear as "Digital Signature not found (About Secure Digital Emulation from Toshiba)." When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. You could expose the storage area to continue. The message may appear indicating that the card is...
... the front of the SD card drivers, one or more dialog boxes may appear as "Digital Signature not found (About Secure Digital Emulation from Toshiba)." When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. You could expose the storage area to continue. The message may appear indicating that the card is...