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..., Inc. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. TouchPad is under license. DirectX,...Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ExpressCard is a registered trademark of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. Secure Digital and SD are either registered trademarks ...
..., Inc. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. TouchPad is under license. DirectX,...Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ExpressCard is a registered trademark of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. Secure Digital and SD are either 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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.... These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the...
.... These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the...
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NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 52. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. See "Setting up your software. After starting your computer for the first time you use...page 143) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of data. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 53 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up ...
NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 52. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. See "Setting up your software. After starting your computer for the first time you use...page 143) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of data. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 53 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up ...
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... surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. The surrounding area may also be hot. 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 in the... the module, or both. If only one or two memory modules. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the top slot. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may be hot. Failure to follow these directions could...
... surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. The surrounding area may also be hot. 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 in the... the module, or both. If only one or two memory modules. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the top slot. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may be hot. Failure to follow these directions could...
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... 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. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut... turns 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 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 125.
... 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. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut... turns 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 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 125.
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... the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 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 connector may have built up...
... the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 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 connector may have built up...
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...aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in Slot A. 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 be installed in the socket. ... A is to the horizontal surface of one memory module is the bottom slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its connector. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the computer). (...
...aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in Slot A. 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 be installed in the socket. ... A is to the horizontal surface of one memory module is the bottom slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its connector. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the computer). (...
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... into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is the top slot. If only one memory module 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 Slot A. If the latches and cutouts do not line up... on the top edge of the module to be installed, it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place. The memory module should "snap" into position. These latches should be installed in the side of the socket. Slot B is the bottom slot. 58 Getting Started Adding...
... into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is the top slot. If only one memory module 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 Slot A. If the latches and cutouts do not line up... on the top edge of the module to be installed, it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place. The memory module should "snap" into position. These latches should be installed in the side of the socket. Slot B is the bottom slot. 58 Getting Started Adding...
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... you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory" on page 61. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Do not try to shut down... Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can damage the computer and the memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory" on page 61. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Do not try to shut down... Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can damage the computer and the memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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... must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. The memory module pops up normally. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could be a sign that you turn on top of the Safe Mode options is... highlighted, it is highlighted, then press Enter. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may appear when you may need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to...
... must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. The memory module pops up normally. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could be a sign that you turn on top of the Safe Mode options is... highlighted, it is highlighted, then press Enter. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may appear when you may need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to...
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...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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System... heading under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and ...
...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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System... heading under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and ...
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Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). You must turn off your computer. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you left off. If you change your ... will not be using the computer for several days or if you to lose your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to where you have more than one option available for...
Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). You must turn off your computer. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you left off. If you change your ... will not be using the computer for several days or if you to lose your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to where you have more than one option available for...
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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 in which you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖...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 Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the ...
... 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 off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖...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 Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the ...
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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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... information. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work " on page 101 for details. 95 Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are...
... information. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work " on page 101 for details. 95 Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are...
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...depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of publication. 114 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power The computer ...power. Battery may not charge while the computer is not necessary to fully discharge the battery periodically. 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 be ...
...depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of publication. 114 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power The computer ...power. Battery may not charge while the computer is not necessary to fully discharge the battery periodically. 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 be ...