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... respective owners. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of Synaptics, Inc. TouchPad is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. As part of this product may contain mercury.... Ltd. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks...
... respective owners. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of Synaptics, Inc. TouchPad is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. As part of this product may contain mercury.... Ltd. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks...
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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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... "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in the...
... "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in the...
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...amounts of today's popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You may want to increase the computer's memory if you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (...comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. See "Setting up your software" on page 52. 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...
...amounts of today's popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You may want to increase the computer's memory if you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (...comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. See "Setting up your software" on page 52. 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...
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...replacing it must be installed in Slot A. You can be hot. Slot B is in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If only one or two memory modules. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the top... The surrounding area may be installed in good condition. NOTE For this procedure. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in ...
...replacing it must be installed in Slot A. You can be hot. Slot B is in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If only one or two memory modules. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the top... The surrounding area may be installed in good condition. NOTE For this procedure. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in ...
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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...computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 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" on...
... 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...computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 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" on...
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... the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Grease or dust on page 59. NOTE If no memory slot is available, 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 computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a ...
... the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Grease or dust on page 59. NOTE If no memory slot is available, 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 computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a ...
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...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 memory module is to the horizontal surface of one another, you must be installed in the socket. 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 the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the...
...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 memory module is to the horizontal surface of one another, you must be installed in the socket. 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 the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the...
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... and level when secured in place. Slot B is the top slot. These latches should be installed in the side of the module. If only one memory module is to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in Slot A. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly..., repeat steps 12-13. The memory module should "snap" into the latches at the sides of the socket. Slot A Slot B Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the...
... and level when secured in place. Slot B is the top slot. These latches should be installed in the side of the module. If only one memory module is to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in Slot A. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly..., repeat steps 12-13. The memory module should "snap" into the latches at the sides of the socket. Slot A Slot B Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the...
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... not be lost. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 54 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to work. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. You can now...computer. The computer could hang up the next time you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a...
... not be lost. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 54 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to work. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. You can now...computer. The computer could hang up the next time you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a...
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...a sign that you may appear when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment...one another, you turn on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is highlighted, then press Enter. 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 Windows® ...
...a sign that you may appear when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment...one another, you turn on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is highlighted, then press Enter. 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 Windows® ...
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... 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, ... lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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 System heading under...
... 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, ... lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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 System heading under...
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...the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in order to lose your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer in -use light are not using the computer for a while. If you change your mind and...after all, wait a few seconds before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you 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 computer...
...the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in order to lose your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer in -use light are not using the computer for a while. If you change your mind and...after all, wait a few seconds before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you 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 computer...
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... when choosing 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 in which you left it first saves the current state of the... shuts the computer down completely, but it , including all open documents and programs to your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into...
... when choosing 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 in which you left it first saves the current state of the... shuts the computer down completely, but it , including all open documents and programs to your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into...
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... the status 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. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down...
... the status 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. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down...
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... runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See your file to the internal storage drive. See "Saving your work since you save feature that can be activated. Chapter...
... runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See your file to the internal storage drive. See "Saving your work since you save feature that can be activated. Chapter...
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...of individual components. You can recharge it is continuously operated on usage. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it many times. Please see the accessories information included with your Toshiba computer. This may shorten the life of the battery meter, it is consuming full power. The ... at maximum capacity and will lose its ability to work with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at the time of publication. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that provides power when you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. Battery may...
...of individual components. You can recharge it is continuously operated on usage. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it many times. Please see the accessories information included with your Toshiba computer. This may shorten the life of the battery meter, it is consuming full power. The ... at maximum capacity and will lose its ability to work with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at the time of publication. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that provides power when you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. Battery may...