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... Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Synaptics, Inc. TouchPad is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. As part of their respective companies. and/or Toshiba...Trade-in Programs, or enter Recycle in the search bar. Disposal of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe and Photoshop are either registered...
... Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Synaptics, Inc. TouchPad is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. As part of their respective companies. and/or Toshiba...Trade-in Programs, or enter Recycle in the search bar. Disposal of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe and Photoshop are either registered...
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Contents 31 Turning on the power 51 Setting up your software 52 Registering your computer with Toshiba 52 Adding optional external devices 53 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 62 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 63 Recovering...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 51 Setting up your software 52 Registering your computer with Toshiba 52 Adding optional external devices 53 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 62 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 63 Recovering...
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... ExpressCard 143 Inserting an ExpressCard 143 Removing an ExpressCard 143 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 144 Inserting memory media 145 Removing memory media 145 Using the i.LINK® port 146 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 146 Chapter 5: Utilities 147 TOSHIBA Assist 148 Connect 149 Secure 150 Protect & Fix 151 Optimize 152...
... ExpressCard 143 Inserting an ExpressCard 143 Removing an ExpressCard 143 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 144 Inserting memory media 145 Removing memory media 145 Using the i.LINK® port 146 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 146 Chapter 5: Utilities 147 TOSHIBA Assist 148 Connect 149 Secure 150 Protect & Fix 151 Optimize 152...
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... password 154 Using a supervisor password 155 Using a user password 156 Deleting a user password 157 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 158 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 159 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 160 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........161 Mouse Utility 162 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 163 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 165 Starting the USB Sleep and...
... password 154 Using a supervisor password 155 Using a user password 156 Deleting a user password 157 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 158 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 159 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 160 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........161 Mouse Utility 162 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 163 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 165 Starting the USB Sleep and...
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... The Windows® operating system can help you 189 Resolving a hardware conflict 189 A plan of action 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........190 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 192 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........196 Optical drive problems (tray-type... habits 205 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 206 If you need further assistance 211 Before you contact Toshiba 211 Contacting Toshiba 211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 212 Toshiba's worldwide offices 212
... The Windows® operating system can help you 189 Resolving a hardware conflict 189 A plan of action 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........190 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 192 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........196 Optical drive problems (tray-type... habits 205 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 206 If you need further assistance 211 Before you contact Toshiba 211 Contacting Toshiba 211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 212 Toshiba's worldwide offices 212
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... Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU...
... Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU...
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...see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Getting ...Started Adding optional external devices 53 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting...
...see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Getting ...Started Adding optional external devices 53 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting...
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... hot. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the top slot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. Slot B is in good condition. The surrounding area may be hot. Avoid touching the cover... on may damage the computer, the module, or both. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. NOTE...
... hot. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the top slot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. Slot B is in good condition. The surrounding area may be hot. Avoid touching the cover... on may damage the computer, the module, or both. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. NOTE...
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... slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 ... the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 125.
... slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 ... the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 125.
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... 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... can retrieve them later. Grease or dust on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you must remove a module by ...
... 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... can retrieve them later. Grease or dust on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you must remove a module by ...
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... stacked on top of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of one memory module is to be installed in the socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch ... any contact with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its connector. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the socket NOTE For this model Slot A is the top ...
... stacked on top of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of one memory module is to be installed in the socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch ... any contact with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its connector. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the socket NOTE For this model Slot A is the top ...
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...cutouts in the side of the socket. These latches should be installed in place. If only one memory module is to seat the module into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. The memory module should "snap" into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot.... 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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 position. Slot B is the top slot. latch latch (Sample Illustration) ...
...cutouts in the side of the socket. These latches should be installed in place. If only one memory module is to seat the module into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. The memory module should "snap" into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot.... 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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 position. Slot B is the top slot. latch latch (Sample Illustration) ...
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... with the computer turned on page 127. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . When the operating system has loaded, you ...turn it on and data in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has ...
... with the computer turned on page 127. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . When the operating system has loaded, you ...turn it on and data in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has ...
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... appear when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. The memory module pops up normally. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. If one of one another, 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...
... appear when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. The memory module pops up normally. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. If one of one another, 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...
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...check that the computer has recognized the change. 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 127. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket... latches. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 61 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Slot A Slot B Front of the slot. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the ...
...check that the computer has recognized the change. 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 127. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket... latches. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 61 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Slot A Slot B Front of the slot. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the ...
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... using it for a while. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to upgrade your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. It is being accessed, you to turn on the operating system installed... available for several days or if you left off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
... using it for a while. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to upgrade your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. It is being accessed, you to turn on the operating system installed... available for several days or if you left off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
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Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation ...period of the system is stored to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Sleep mode. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state...
Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation ...period of the system is stored to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Sleep mode. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state...
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...-right part of these methods, you first need to enable them using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. Configuring Sleep mode options You...
...-right part of these methods, you first need to enable them using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. Configuring Sleep mode options You...
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... your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved.
... your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved.
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... (more information about Windows® power plans, see "Maintaining your battery" on page 129 for procedures. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your system),...you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information included with your Toshiba computer. Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery Notice Battery life may cause the battery meter to fully discharge the battery periodically....
... (more information about Windows® power plans, see "Maintaining your battery" on page 129 for procedures. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your system),...you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information included with your Toshiba computer. Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery Notice Battery life may cause the battery meter to fully discharge the battery periodically....