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...of this product may contain mercury. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Synaptics, Inc. Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Toshiba is a registered trademark of PCMCIA. Wi-Fi is under license. and/or Toshiba Corporation. ExpressCard is a trademark of Sony ...of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries...
...of this product may contain mercury. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Synaptics, Inc. Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Toshiba is a registered trademark of PCMCIA. Wi-Fi is under license. and/or Toshiba Corporation. ExpressCard is a trademark of Sony ...of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries...
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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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... the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer. Setting up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that cools the CPU by drawing outside air...
... the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer. Setting up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that cools the CPU by drawing outside air...
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...See "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" on page 52. See "Setting up your software. Your computer comes with your computer for the... first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard...
...See "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" on page 52. See "Setting up your software. Your computer comes with your computer for the... first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard...
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...the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. Allow the module(s) to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE For this procedure. You will be installed in minor bodily injury. Before you install or remove... a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is to follow these ...
...the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. Allow the module(s) to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE For this procedure. You will be installed in minor bodily injury. Before you install or remove... a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is to follow these ...
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Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 125. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including ... Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 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. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button...
Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 125. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including ... Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 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. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button...
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... module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Front 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.... Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 59. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching...
... module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Front 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.... Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 59. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching...
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...'s socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to be installed in the socket. If only one memory module is to the horizontal surface of one another, you must be installed, it 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 its connector. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket 12 Firmly press the...
...'s socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to be installed in the socket. If only one memory module is to the horizontal surface of one another, you must be installed, it 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 its connector. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket 12 Firmly press the...
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...installed, it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. Slot B is the top slot. The memory module should "snap" into position. If only one memory module is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the... not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. 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 place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the module...
...installed, it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. Slot B is the top slot. The memory module should "snap" into position. If only one memory module is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the... not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. 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 place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the module...
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...will be saved. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in ... side up the computer. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not try to ...
...will be saved. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in ... side up the computer. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not try to ...
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...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. The memory module pops up normally. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the ...drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory 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...
...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. The memory module pops up normally. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the ...drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory 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...
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... and then System. Slot A Slot B Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 ...Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 61 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 using the screw....
... and then System. Slot A Slot B Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 ...Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 61 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 using the screw....
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... if you must turn off your computer, save your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are not using...
... if you must turn off your computer, save your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are not using...
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...: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you left off the computer 83 Hibernation mode Hibernation mode... shuts the computer down completely, but it , including all open documents and programs to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the...
...: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you left off the computer 83 Hibernation mode Hibernation mode... shuts the computer down completely, but it , including all open documents and programs to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the...
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... the computer automatically goes into Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of these methods, you first need to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. The ON/OFF light blinks...
... the computer automatically goes into Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of these methods, you first need to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. The ON/OFF light blinks...
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... network you are working, you save feature that can be activated. Your work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work " on page 101 for details. 95
... network you are working, you save feature that can be activated. Your work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work " on page 101 for details. 95
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...or a port replicator (if applicable to your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month. However, for up to let the battery fully discharge each time. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that provides power when you play DVDs while running the computer on ...battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. It maintains this information for better accuracy of individual components. You can recharge it ...
...or a port replicator (if applicable to your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month. However, for up to let the battery fully discharge each time. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that provides power when you play DVDs while running the computer on ...battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. It maintains this information for better accuracy of individual components. You can recharge it ...