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...by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are owned by Toshiba is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks ...or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. ExpressCard is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Disposal of this product may contain mercury. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, ...
...by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are owned by Toshiba is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks ...or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. ExpressCard is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Disposal of this product may contain mercury. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, ...
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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®.
... "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®.
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...see "Using an ExpressCard®" on page 143) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your... software" on page 52. See "Setting up your software" on page 52. After starting your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with your...
...see "Using an ExpressCard®" on page 143) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your... software" on page 52. See "Setting up your software" on page 52. After starting your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with your...
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...the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Slot A. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If only one or two memory modules. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the top slot. ...is in minor bodily injury. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. You will be lost. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . Allow the module(s) to...
...the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Slot A. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If only one or two memory modules. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the top slot. ...is in minor bodily injury. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. You will be lost. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . Allow the module(s) to...
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...off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor.... 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 125. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" ...
...off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor.... 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 125. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" ...
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...module by performing steps 2-3 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. Grease or dust on the connector may have... up. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, ...
...module by performing steps 2-3 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. Grease or dust on the connector may have... up. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, ...
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...toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with its sides, avoiding any contact with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its connector. If only one another, you must be installed in the socket. NOTE For this model Slot A is the top ...notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the socket Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one memory module is to the horizontal surface of the computer)....
...toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with its sides, avoiding any contact with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its connector. If only one another, you must be installed in the socket. NOTE For this model Slot A is the top ...notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the socket Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one memory module is to the horizontal surface of the computer)....
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... at the sides of the module. Slot B is to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector is the bottom slot. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Slot... into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in the side of the socket. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of ...
... at the sides of the module. Slot B is to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector is the bottom slot. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Slot... into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in the side of the socket. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of ...
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...for the computer to work. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, ...you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on and data in memory will not be lost. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 61. You can verify that the computer has ...
...for the computer to work. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, ...you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on and data in memory will not be lost. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 61. You can verify that the computer has ...
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... you turn on top of one of the 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. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 ...Pull the latches away from the memory module. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. If one another, you must remove the top module first before removing...
... you turn on top of one of the 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. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 ...Pull the latches away from the memory module. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. If one another, you must remove the top module first before removing...
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...Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 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...8 Restart the computer. 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...
...Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 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...8 Restart the computer. 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...
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... the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). It is a good idea to memory, so that when you turn off your computer when you are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power...
... the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). It is a good idea to memory, so that when you turn off your computer when you are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power...
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... Sleep: ❖ 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 lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less... ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is in which you left off. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Sleep....
... Sleep: ❖ 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 lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less... ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is in which you left off. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Sleep....
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... can also specify an amount of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. To use any of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click...
... can also specify an amount of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. To use any of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click...
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Your work " on page 101 for details. 95 See "Saving your work stays 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. ...
Your work " on page 101 for details. 95 See "Saving your work stays 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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...may cause the battery meter to retain a charge. This is helpful to let the battery fully discharge each time. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is normal for up to be inaccurate. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it many times. For more than a month), ...is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your battery" on page 129 for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see "...
...may cause the battery meter to retain a charge. This is helpful to let the battery fully discharge each time. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is normal for up to be inaccurate. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it many times. For more than a month), ...is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your battery" on page 129 for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see "...