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... first time 45 Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options 58 Installing drivers and...
... first time 45 Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options 58 Installing drivers and...
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... Card 133 Setting up a PC Card for your computer .........133 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 134 Inserting memory media 134 Removing memory media 135 Using the i.LINK® port 135 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 136 TOSHIBA Assist 137 Connect 138 Secure 139 Protect & Fix 140 Optimize 141 Setting passwords 142 Using an instant password...
... Card 133 Setting up a PC Card for your computer .........133 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 134 Inserting memory media 134 Removing memory media 135 Using the i.LINK® port 135 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 136 TOSHIBA Assist 137 Connect 138 Secure 139 Protect & Fix 140 Optimize 141 Setting passwords 142 Using an instant password...
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... problems 173 The Windows® operating system can help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183...
... problems 173 The Windows® operating system can help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183...
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See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or to complete the setup ...
See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or to complete the setup ...
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Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect a ...Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you periodic updates, announcements, and...
Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect a ...Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you periodic updates, announcements, and...
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... button and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glows blue or green (depending on your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Your...
... button and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glows blue or green (depending on your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Your...
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... that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut down menu Arrow Shut Down menu If the computer is... in minor bodily injury. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on may also be lost. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. The...
... that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut down menu Arrow Shut Down menu If the computer is... in minor bodily injury. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on may also be lost. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. The...
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The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 113. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover
The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 113. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover
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...must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on page 53. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover ...in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. ...
...must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on page 53. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover ...in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. ...
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...socket, aligning the connector's notch with the corresponding notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to seat the module into the latches at the sides... first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the top edge of the module to the horizontal...
...socket, aligning the connector's notch with the corresponding notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to seat the module into the latches at the sides... first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the top edge of the module to the horizontal...
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... correctly, repeat steps 12-13. If the latches and cutouts do not line up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Memory slots Front of the module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the... memory module Do not force the memory module into position. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) cutouts in the side of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket and level when secured in place. The...
... correctly, repeat steps 12-13. If the latches and cutouts do not line up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Memory slots Front of the module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the... memory module Do not force the memory module into position. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) cutouts in the side of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket and level when secured in place. The...
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... up the computer. If you turn it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will... be saved. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you can now continue setting up the computer,...
... up the computer. If you turn it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will... be saved. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you can now continue setting up the computer,...
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If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up normally. NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. If one of one another, you may need to go ... Mode is suggested, this could be a sign that you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen appears when you turn on top of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to...
If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up normally. NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. If one of one another, you may need to go ... Mode is suggested, this could be a sign that you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen appears when you turn on top of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to...
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Memory slots Front of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
Memory slots Front of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
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... intact, for example, a D: drive ❖ Recover to a custom sized partition, leaving extra space to continue." NOTE It is displayed under Memory (RAM). NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with a hard disk partition (available on your computer without... certain models) Your computer has been configured with the socket latches. 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can : ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your system. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities...
... intact, for example, a D: drive ❖ Recover to a custom sized partition, leaving extra space to continue." NOTE It is displayed under Memory (RAM). NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with a hard disk partition (available on your computer without... certain models) Your computer has been configured with the socket latches. 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can : ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your system. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities...
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...❖ While in order to maintain the saved information, system settings are off your computer. Factors to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). You must turn on the computer again, you will not be using the Shut down completely, but it , including all disk/disc activity lights... Before using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main ...
...❖ While in order to maintain the saved information, system settings are off your computer. Factors to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). You must turn on the computer again, you will not be using the Shut down completely, but it , including all disk/disc activity lights... Before using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main ...
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...left off. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored to memory, you will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to 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...
...left off. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored to memory, you will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to 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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... either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to memory, turns off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Sleep mode. You can start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button...
... either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to memory, turns off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Sleep mode. You can start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button...
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... activated. See "Saving your files to put off backing up your work frequently. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. This feature saves your...
... activated. See "Saving your files to put off backing up your work frequently. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. This feature saves your...
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... settings and the current time and date information. Use only batteries designed to be inaccurate. To ensure that stores your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at the time of individual components. However, for an extended period (more than a month), the battery may fail to fully ... NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that shipped with your battery" on page 117 for procedures. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to a month while the computer is turned off , even when AC power is consuming full power. To ...
... settings and the current time and date information. Use only batteries designed to be inaccurate. To ensure that stores your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at the time of individual components. However, for an extended period (more than a month), the battery may fail to fully ... NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that shipped with your battery" on page 117 for procedures. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to a month while the computer is turned off , even when AC power is consuming full power. To ...