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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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..., choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. The Windows®...
..., choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. The Windows®...
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Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you can be connected to the Internet. After starting your product. Failure to ... registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on ...
Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you can be connected to the Internet. After starting your product. Failure to ... registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on ...
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... will load automatically. You may want to run most of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. See "Setting ...up your model)-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on page 40. Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and ...
... will load automatically. You may want to run most of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. See "Setting ...up your model)-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on page 40. Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and ...
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... computer is on may also be installed in good condition. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-...the computer. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. You can be hot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Allow the module to cool to follow these directions could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
... computer is on may also be installed in good condition. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-...the computer. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. You can be hot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Allow the module to cool to follow these directions could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
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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. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating 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.
The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating 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.
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...loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its ...connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the connector may have built up. Static electricity...
...loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its ...connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the connector may have built up. Static electricity...
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...remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket 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 memory module into the socket 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted...
...remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket 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 memory module into the socket 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted...
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If the latches and cutouts do not line up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Memory slots Front of the module. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up correctly, repeat steps 12-...13. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The...
If the latches and cutouts do not line up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Memory slots Front of the module. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up correctly, repeat steps 12-...13. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The...
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... the computer turned on.You can verify that the computer has recognized it on and data in "Checking total memory" on page 48 to work. Do not try to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can now continue setting up the computer, ...verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 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. If you can damage the computer ...
... the computer turned on.You can verify that the computer has recognized it on and data in "Checking total memory" on page 48 to work. Do not try to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can now continue setting up the computer, ...verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 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. If you can damage the computer ...
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54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen appears when you may need to go into Safe Mode, then...before removing/installing the bottom module. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. 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 the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is highlighted, then press Enter.
54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen appears when you may need to go into Safe Mode, then...before removing/installing the bottom module. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. 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 the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is highlighted, then press Enter.
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Memory slots Front of the slot. 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. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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.
Memory slots Front of the slot. 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. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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.
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...partition later ❖ Erase the hard disk completely To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the computer has recognized the change. otherwise, click Cancel. For more information on ...certain models) to allow you were trying to recover your permission to continue." NOTE It is strongly recommended that the module is displayed under Memory (RAM). If unsure, cancel and try again. If you to perform the action, click Continue; Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on...
...partition later ❖ Erase the hard disk completely To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the computer has recognized the change. otherwise, click Cancel. For more information on ...certain models) to allow you were trying to recover your permission to continue." NOTE It is strongly recommended that the module is displayed under Memory (RAM). If unsure, cancel and try again. If you to perform the action, click Continue; Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on...
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..., including all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to turn off your ... left off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to where you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate...
..., including all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to turn off your ... left off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to where you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate...
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... mode" on page 79. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left it, including all open documents and programs to save any open programs and files you were... computer will be lost. 74 Getting Started Turning off . Be sure to your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored to memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you power down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing...
... mode" on page 79. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left it, including all open documents and programs to save any open programs and files you were... computer will be lost. 74 Getting Started Turning off . Be sure to your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored to memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you power down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing...
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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 the display, and enters into Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of the Start menu. The computer...
... 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 the display, and enters into Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of the Start menu. The computer...
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... data on page 91 for details. ❖ Back up because it takes time. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features...
... data on page 91 for details. ❖ Back up because it takes time. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features...
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... settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. This is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is normal for an extended period (more than a month... is turned off . The RTC battery charges only while the computer is attached. To ensure that stores your Toshiba notebook computer. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to be inaccurate. Battery may fail to your system), for all batteries. ...
... settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. This is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is normal for an extended period (more than a month... is turned off . The RTC battery charges only while the computer is attached. To ensure that stores your Toshiba notebook computer. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to be inaccurate. Battery may fail to your system), for all batteries. ...