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Atheros is a registered trademark of PCMCIA. ExpressCard is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, and i.LINK are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks or...this product may contain mercury. As part of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are owned by Toshiba is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. 29 Trademarks Qosmio, ConfigFree, and eco utility are trademarks or registered...
Atheros is a registered trademark of PCMCIA. ExpressCard is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, and i.LINK are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks or...this product may contain mercury. As part of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are owned by Toshiba is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. 29 Trademarks Qosmio, ConfigFree, and eco utility are trademarks or registered...
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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 60 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 61 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 60 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 61 Recovering...
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... an ExpressCard 136 Removing an ExpressCard 136 Using the Memory card reader 137 Inserting memory media 137 Removing memory media 138 Using the i.LINK® port 139 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 139 Chapter 5: Utilities 140 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Connect 142 Secure 143 Protect & Fix... 144 Optimize 145 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 Setting passwords 147 Using an...
... an ExpressCard 136 Removing an ExpressCard 136 Using the Memory card reader 137 Inserting memory media 137 Removing memory media 138 Using the i.LINK® port 139 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 139 Chapter 5: Utilities 140 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Connect 142 Secure 143 Protect & Fix... 144 Optimize 145 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 Setting passwords 147 Using an...
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...Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 160 Power supply mode settings 160 Battery settings 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 161 TOSHIBA Button Support 162 TOSHIBA Accessibility 163 TOSHIBA eco Utility 164 TOSHIBA Service Station 165 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 165 ConfigFree 166 Getting Started 166 ConfigFree® Utilities 167 ... The Windows® operating system can help you 176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 177 Checking device properties 177 Memory problems 178 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 180 Disk or storage drive problems 182 Error-checking...
...Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 160 Power supply mode settings 160 Battery settings 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 161 TOSHIBA Button Support 162 TOSHIBA Accessibility 163 TOSHIBA eco Utility 164 TOSHIBA Service Station 165 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 165 ConfigFree 166 Getting Started 166 ConfigFree® Utilities 167 ... The Windows® operating system can help you 176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 177 Checking device properties 177 Memory problems 178 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 180 Disk or storage drive problems 182 Error-checking...
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... TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. To use it. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. NOTE The...
... TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. To use it. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. NOTE The...
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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 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see ... up your software" on page 136) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software setup choices. Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your product. After starting your computer for the first time you may vary according to...
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 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see ... up your software" on page 136) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software setup choices. Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your product. After starting your computer for the first time you may vary according to...
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...(s) may also be hot. Your computer comes with the computer's power on page 51. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in good condition. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. You may damage the computer, the module...
...(s) may also be hot. Your computer comes with the computer's power on page 51. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in good condition. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. You may damage the computer, the module...
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... down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE For this model, Slot A is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower... the computer, and then place the computer upside down on , begin at step 1; If the computer is the top slot. If only one or two memory modules. Slot B is on the cloth. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in Slot A. You can install one...
... down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE For this model, Slot A is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower... the computer, and then place the computer upside down on , begin at step 1; If the computer is the top slot. If only one or two memory modules. Slot B is on the cloth. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in Slot A. You can install one...
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...module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 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 screws and the cover in a safe place so... that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 121. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver,...
...module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 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 screws and the cover in a safe place so... that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 121. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver,...
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...touching its connector. 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 If no memory slot is to be installed, it must be installed in the socket....is available, you must remove a module by 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 computer. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket If only ...
...touching its connector. 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 If no memory slot is to be installed, it must be installed in the socket....is available, you must remove a module by 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 computer. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket If only ...
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...the socket, press downward on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. Front of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. The memory module should "snap" into the... slot 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree...
...the socket, press downward on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. Front of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. The memory module should "snap" into the... slot 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree...
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... mode). Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Checking total memory" on page 122. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can now continue setting up . Slot B is in Slot A....overheating when the power is the bottom slot. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never ...
... mode). Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Checking total memory" on page 122. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can now continue setting up . Slot B is in Slot A....overheating when the power is the bottom slot. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never ...
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... normally. If one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you may appear when you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press ...the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be lost. You can damage the computer and the memory module. NOTE The following screen may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If so, consult Windows® Help...
... normally. If one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you may appear when you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press ...the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be lost. You can damage the computer and the memory module. NOTE The following screen may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If so, consult Windows® Help...
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...the air vents including those located at the base of the slot. Front of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if... the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before restarting the computer. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or...
...the air vents including those located at the base of the slot. Front of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if... the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before restarting the computer. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or...
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...box state. See "Recovering to perform the action, click Continue; 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to a custom size partition" on page 52), and then check that the module is inserted ...to the C: drive and any changes you to specify a custom size for the C: partition and then restores your computer to this computer?" Installed memory (RAM) is displayed below the System heading. If unsure, cancel and try again. The System window appears. If you can check that says,...
...box state. See "Recovering to perform the action, click Continue; 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to a custom size partition" on page 52), and then check that the module is inserted ...to the C: drive and any changes you to specify a custom size for the C: partition and then restores your computer to this computer?" Installed memory (RAM) is displayed below the System heading. If unsure, cancel and try again. The System window appears. If you can check that says,...
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... the computer is off) to turn on the computer again, 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 the...: ❖ While in order to upgrade your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Getting Started 83 Turning off the computer It is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less...
... the computer is off) to turn on the computer again, 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 the...: ❖ While in order to upgrade your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Getting Started 83 Turning off the computer It is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less...
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...consider 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 where you power down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer...❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep saves the current 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 Sleep takes less time...
...consider 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 where you power down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer...❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep saves the current 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 Sleep takes less time...
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... display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set. If you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. The computer saves the status of the Start menu. Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down...
... display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set. If you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. The computer saves the status of the Start menu. Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down...
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... documentation for further information. Your work frequently. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work " on page 100 for details. 94 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important...
... documentation for further information. Your work frequently. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work " on page 100 for details. 94 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important...
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...maximum capacity, operate the computer on usage. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is not necessary to your Toshiba computer. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if...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. Recharge time varies depending on battery power at maximum capacity and will need to perform at least ...
...maximum capacity, operate the computer on usage. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is not necessary to your Toshiba computer. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if...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. Recharge time varies depending on battery power at maximum capacity and will need to perform at least ...
