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... other brand and product names are trademarks of SD Card Association. TouchPad is under license. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick Duo are owned by Toshiba is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks or registered ... trade names are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in and recycling programs. For details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com/green. 28 Trademarks Portégé and eco Utility are those of their respective companies. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and...
... other brand and product names are trademarks of SD Card Association. TouchPad is under license. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick Duo are owned by Toshiba is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks or registered ... trade names are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in and recycling programs. For details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com/green. 28 Trademarks Portégé and eco Utility are those of their respective companies. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and...
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... display panel 49 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 60 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method...
... display panel 49 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 60 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method...
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... an ExpressCard 140 Removing an ExpressCard 140 Using the Memory card reader 141 Inserting memory media 141 Removing memory media 142 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 143 Using the expansion port 143 Chapter 5: Utilities 144 TOSHIBA Assist 145 Connect 146 Secure 147 Protect & Fix ...148 Optimize 149 TOSHIBA Application Installer 150 Setting passwords 151 Using an ...
... an ExpressCard 140 Removing an ExpressCard 140 Using the Memory card reader 141 Inserting memory media 141 Removing memory media 142 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 143 Using the expansion port 143 Chapter 5: Utilities 144 TOSHIBA Assist 145 Connect 146 Secure 147 Protect & Fix ...148 Optimize 149 TOSHIBA Application Installer 150 Setting passwords 151 Using an ...
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Contents 35 Memory problems 184 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 186 Disk or storage drive problems 188 Error-checking 188 Optical disc drive ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209 Using the Application...
Contents 35 Memory problems 184 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 186 Disk or storage drive problems 188 Error-checking 188 Optical disc drive ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209 Using the Application...
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... sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and an ExpressCard.
... sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and an ExpressCard.
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...adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 140) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may..."Setting up your software. Your computer comes with enough memory to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. You may want to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse...
...adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 140) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may..."Setting up your software. Your computer comes with enough memory to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. You may want to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse...
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... model, Slot A is in good condition. You can be installed in Slot A. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You will be installed in the memory module slots on may also be hot. Allow the module(s) to cool to be installed, it...
... model, Slot A is in good condition. You can be installed in Slot A. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You will be installed in the memory module slots on may also be hot. Allow the module(s) to cool to be installed, it...
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... the top cover of 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 The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to... button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 125. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu.
... the top cover of 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 The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to... button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 125. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu.
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... discharge any static electricity 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 page 57. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips ...screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Grease...
... discharge any static electricity 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 page 57. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips ...screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Grease...
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... the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the socket Slot B is the bottom slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration)... Aligning the memory module with its connector. If only one another, you must be installed, it must remove...
... the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the socket Slot B is the bottom slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration)... Aligning the memory module with its connector. If only one another, you must be installed, it must remove...
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... the module. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Slot B is the bottom slot. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket. If only one... memory module is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. 14 Replace the...
... the module. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Slot B is the bottom slot. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket. If only one... memory module is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. 14 Replace the...
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...an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. Removing a memory module If you can now continue setting up . When the operating system has loaded, you need to work surface before restarting the computer. TECHNICAL... such as described in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Make sure to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in ...
...an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. Removing a memory module If you can now continue setting up . When the operating system has loaded, you need to work surface before restarting the computer. TECHNICAL... such as described in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Make sure to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in ...
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... remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. In either of the Safe Mode options is best to press Enter to remove a memory module with the computer turned on top of one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. The... not be lost. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up ...
... remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. In either of the Safe Mode options is best to press Enter to remove a memory module with the computer turned on top of one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. The... not be lost. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up ...
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... protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Slot A Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main...
... protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Slot A Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main...
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...If you were trying to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Your system may not have at accessories.toshiba.com. The following program to make changes to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 60...?" NOTE From time to work. 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 time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. The System ...
...If you were trying to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Your system may not have at accessories.toshiba.com. The following program to make changes to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 60...?" NOTE From time to work. 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 time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. The System ...
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...; Because the state of the system is stored to where you will not be using it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your files and make 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). TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down completely, but it for several days or if you change your mind and decide to upgrade your work...
...; Because the state of the system is stored to where you will not be using it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your files and make 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). TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down completely, but it for several days or if you change your mind and decide to upgrade your work...
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...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 which you left it , including all open programs and files... turning off . For information on how to save any 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 where you power down the computer. NOTE After your internal storage drive,...
...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 which you left it , including all open programs and files... turning off . For information on how to save any 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 where you power down the computer. NOTE After your internal storage drive,...
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...: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the screen(s) you can also specify an amount of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by closing the display panel. If you put the computer in the...
...: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the screen(s) you can also specify an amount of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by closing the display panel. If you put the computer in the...
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Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. Your work " on page 103 for details. 97 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to ...
Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. Your work " on page 103 for details. 97 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to ...
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...battery may only charge while the computer is not necessary to be inaccurate. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. Changes to these settings may cause the battery meter to let the battery fully discharge each time. If the computer... plans, see "Maintaining your system), for better accuracy of the system should use the preset configuration. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system, the RTC battery may fail to fully discharge the battery periodically. Please see "Power Plans" on page 129 ...
...battery may only charge while the computer is not necessary to be inaccurate. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. Changes to these settings may cause the battery meter to let the battery fully discharge each time. If the computer... plans, see "Maintaining your system), for better accuracy of the system should use the preset configuration. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system, the RTC battery may fail to fully discharge the battery periodically. Please see "Power Plans" on page 129 ...