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29 Trademarks Qosmio, ConfigFree, and eco utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Bluetooth word mark and logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation. and any use of Toshiba America Information ...and/or Toshiba Corporation. Atheros is a registered trademark of their respective companies. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo,...
29 Trademarks Qosmio, ConfigFree, and eco utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Bluetooth word mark and logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation. and any use of Toshiba America Information ...and/or Toshiba Corporation. Atheros is a registered trademark of their respective companies. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo,...
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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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... components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. To use it. Always make sure your computer. See "Connecting to your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools...
... components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. To use it. Always make sure your computer. See "Connecting to your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools...
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Follow the on page 136) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the computer for the first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to .... See "Setting 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 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on...
Follow the on page 136) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the computer for the first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to .... See "Setting 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 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on...
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... applications. Allow the module(s) to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on may want to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in minor bodily injury. Failure to follow these directions could result...
... applications. Allow the module(s) to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on may want to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in minor bodily injury. Failure to follow these directions could result...
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... while the computer is on the cloth. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface ...3. 1 Click Start. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If only one or two memory modules. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating...
... while the computer is on the cloth. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface ...3. 1 Click Start. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If only one or two memory modules. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating...
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...on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 121. 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. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you may have built up. Static electricity...
...on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 121. 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. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you may have built up. Static electricity...
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... the bottom slot. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If only one another, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of one memory module is to be installed, it must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE If no... memory slot is available, you must be installed in the socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in ...
... the bottom slot. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If only one another, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of one memory module is to be installed, it must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE If no... memory slot is available, you must be installed in the socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in ...
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... 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 socket and level when secured in the side of the module. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the... the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. These latches should be completely inserted into position. Front ...
... 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 socket and level when secured in the side of the module. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the... the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. These latches should be completely inserted into position. Front ...
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... Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . Using your computer on a hard flat surface. If you... or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never ...
... Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . Using your computer on a hard flat surface. If you... or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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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... Mode is suggested, this could hang up slightly. If one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. The memory module pops up the next time you may appear when you need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the... memory module slot cover. The computer could be a sign that you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. If ...
... Mode is suggested, this could hang up slightly. If one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. The memory module pops up the next time you may appear when you need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the... memory module slot cover. The computer could be a sign that you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. If ...
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Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a ... have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work . Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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...
Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a ... have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work . Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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...
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...otherwise, click Cancel. To do this computer?" If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on your computer without your C: drive to specify a custom size for the ..., Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Installed memory (RAM) is displayed below the System heading. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is inserted completely into...
...otherwise, click Cancel. To do this computer?" If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on your computer without your C: drive to specify a custom size for the ..., Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Installed memory (RAM) is displayed below the System heading. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is inserted completely into...
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You must turn off your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the Shut down completely, but it for the first time, leave ..., Hibernate, and Sleep. Options for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
You must turn off your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the Shut down completely, but it for the first time, leave ..., Hibernate, and Sleep. Options for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
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... mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 87. Be sure 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 were using the...
... mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 87. Be sure 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 were using the...
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... in the pop-up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows red The computer returns to the memory, turns off the computer 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. The ON/OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer is configured, you were using. Starting again from...
... in the pop-up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows red The computer returns to the memory, turns off the computer 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. The ON/OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer is configured, you were using. Starting again from...
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... basic features. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. If the network you are working, you will lose all work " on page 100 for details. 94 See "Saving your software...
... basic features. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. If the network you are working, you will lose all work " on page 100 for details. 94 See "Saving your software...
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... maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. It maintains this information for better accuracy of individual components. ...time of the battery, and may only charge while the computer is turned on. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is recommended that stores your Toshiba computer. Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 111 Battery Notice Battery life may not charge while the ...
... maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. It maintains this information for better accuracy of individual components. ...time of the battery, and may only charge while the computer is turned on. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is recommended that stores your Toshiba computer. Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 111 Battery Notice Battery life may not charge while the ...