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Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are those of Sony Corporation. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc. None of whether ...HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are owned by Toshiba is under the AVC, the VC-1 and the MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual patent portfolio licenses for the personal and non-...
Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are those of Sony Corporation. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc. None of whether ...HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are owned by Toshiba is under the AVC, the VC-1 and the MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual patent portfolio licenses for the personal and non-...
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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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... a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at...
... a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at...
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... software" on page 88) Product registration can be connected to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer for the first time you must be completed by either visiting the...
... software" on page 88) Product registration can be connected to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer for the first time you must be completed by either visiting the...
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... may be hot. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be hot. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your...
... may be hot. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be hot. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your...
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...the Start menu. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If the computer is on the cloth. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on , begin at... step 1; You can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. Before you install or remove...
...the Start menu. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If the computer is on the cloth. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on , begin at... step 1; You can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. Before you install or remove...
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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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...any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the computer. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without ...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...
...any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the computer. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without ...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...
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... is to be installed, it must be installed in the socket. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on top of one memory module is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. Position the module toward... the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. If only one another, you must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any contact with ...
... is to be installed, it must be installed in the socket. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on top of one memory module is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. Position the module toward... the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. If only one another, you must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any contact with ...
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...Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the module. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat ...steps 12-13. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the...
...Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the module. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat ...steps 12-13. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the...
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... an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. If only... one memory module is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or...
... an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. If only... one memory module is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or...
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...system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on . Removing a memory module If you can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 62. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. In either of the..., the Sleep configuration will be saved. If you turn it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 52 to work. The computer could hang up the computer....
...system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on . Removing a memory module If you can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 62. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. In either of the..., the Sleep configuration will be saved. If you turn it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 52 to work. The computer could hang up the computer....
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...Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. The memory module pops up normally. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could be a sign that you ...must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows®...
...Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. The memory module pops up normally. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could be a sign that you ...must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows®...
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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. Always make sure your computer on or when an ... turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside 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. Back of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected to remove the...
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. Always make sure your computer on or when an ... turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside 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. Back of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected to remove the...
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...attempts to perform the action, click Continue; 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 page 64. To do this computer?" otherwise, click Cancel. 62 Getting...Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to recover your permission. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you to work. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up...
...attempts to perform the action, click Continue; 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 page 64. To do this computer?" otherwise, click Cancel. 62 Getting...Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to recover your permission. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you to work. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up...
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... turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to memory, so that when you turn off . TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the computer to... main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep.
... turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to memory, so that when you turn off . TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the computer to... main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep.
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... off. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. 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 where you power down...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 Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after...
... off. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. 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 where you power down...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 Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after...
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... in the pop-up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode. You can also specify an amount of all open programs and files to the screen(s) you...
... in the pop-up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode. You can also specify an amount of all open programs and files to the screen(s) you...