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Atheros is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All other brand and product names are trademarks or ...Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in this product may be regulated due to provide such video. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation ...
Atheros is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All other brand and product names are trademarks or ...Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in this product may be regulated due to provide such video. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation ...
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Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 62 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 62 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 64 Recovering...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 62 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 62 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 64 Recovering...
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... 142 Using external speakers or headphones..........142 Using the Web Camera 143 Using the Memory card reader 144 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 Setting passwords 153 Using an instant password 153 Using a supervisor...
... 142 Using external speakers or headphones..........142 Using the Web Camera 143 Using the Memory card reader 144 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 Setting passwords 153 Using an instant password 153 Using a supervisor...
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... problems 174 Internet problems 175 The Windows® operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive... computing habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
... problems 174 Internet problems 175 The Windows® operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive... computing habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
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... your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power source" on...
... your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power source" on...
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... display devices" on page 85) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 50. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 88) After starting your computer for the first time you periodic updates, announcements...
... display devices" on page 85) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 50. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 88) After starting your computer for the first time you periodic updates, announcements...
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... procedure. Failure to run most of data. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be hot. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The surrounding area may be installed in minor bodily injury. Your computer comes with enough...
... procedure. Failure to run most of data. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be hot. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The surrounding area may be installed in minor bodily injury. Your computer comes with enough...
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...of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on the cloth. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. ...otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu.... If only one or two memory modules. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in Slot A. Start button...
...of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on the cloth. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. ...otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu.... If only one or two memory modules. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in Slot A. Start button...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130. L730 series Memory module slot cover Front of computer L740 series L750 series Memory module slot cover L770 series Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130. L730 series Memory module slot cover Front of computer L740 series L750 series Memory module slot cover L770 series Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
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...on the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Back of computer Back of computer L730 series L740 series Back of computer L750 series... L770 series (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 secure the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, ...
...on the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Back of computer Back of computer L730 series L740 series Back of computer L750 series... L770 series (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 secure the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, ...
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... For this model, Slot A is the top slot. 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. Slot B is the bottom slot. 56 Getting Started Adding... memory (optional) 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on top of one memory module is to be installed in the socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning...
... For this model, Slot A is the top slot. 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. Slot B is the bottom slot. 56 Getting Started Adding... memory (optional) 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on top of one memory module is to be installed in the socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning...
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... and level when secured in the side of the module. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module... to seat the module into the latches at approximately a 30-degree angle (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...
... and level when secured in the side of the module. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module... to seat the module into the latches at approximately a 30-degree angle (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...
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... or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting..." on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never...
... or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting..." on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never...
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...When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can verify that the computer has ...computer could hang up the computer. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 18 Restart the computer. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory" on . If you can damage the computer and the memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep ...
...When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can verify that the computer has ...computer could hang up the computer. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 18 Restart the computer. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory" on . If you can damage the computer and the memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep ...
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... must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. The memory module pops up normally. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could be a sign that you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is... best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is highlighted, then press Enter. If so, consult Windows® Help...
... must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. The memory module pops up normally. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could be a sign that you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is... best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is highlighted, then press Enter. If so, consult Windows® Help...
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...computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information...computer on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Back 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 on or when an AC adaptor is in...
...computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information...computer on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Back 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 on or when an AC adaptor is in...
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Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) Recovery of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on your computer without your ... the socket latches. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. If the computer does not recognize the...
Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) Recovery of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on your computer without your ... the socket latches. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. If the computer does not recognize the...
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...left off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time..., wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to maintain the saved information, system settings are off your computer, save your ...
...left off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time..., wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to maintain the saved information, system settings are off your computer, save your ...
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...current state of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period 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 ...consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in which you left it , including all open documents and programs to your unsaved information will try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 97. For information...
...current state of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period 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 ...consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in which you left it , including all open documents and programs to your unsaved information will try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 97. For information...
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.... Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the display, and enters into Sleep mode by closing the display panel. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the computer using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options.
.... Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the display, and enters into Sleep mode by closing the display panel. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the computer using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options.