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...respective companies. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the.... Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. TouchPad is a registered trademark of Synaptics, Inc. 28 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft...
...respective companies. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the.... Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. TouchPad is a registered trademark of Synaptics, Inc. 28 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft...
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... display panel 49 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 60 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method...
... display panel 49 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 60 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method...
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... Using an ExpressCard 142 Inserting an ExpressCard 142 Removing an ExpressCard 142 Using the Memory card reader 143 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 144 Using the i.LINK® port 145 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151...
... Using an ExpressCard 142 Inserting an ExpressCard 142 Removing an ExpressCard 142 Using the Memory card reader 143 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 144 Using the i.LINK® port 145 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151...
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... password 153 Using a supervisor password 154 Using a user password 155 Deleting a user password 156 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 159 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........160 Mouse Utility 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 162 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 164 Starting the USB Sleep and...
... password 153 Using a supervisor password 154 Using a user password 155 Deleting a user password 156 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 159 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........160 Mouse Utility 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 162 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 164 Starting the USB Sleep and...
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... fix problems 185 Internet problems 186 The Windows® operating system can help you 186 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 187 Checking device properties 187 Memory problems 188 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 190 Disk or storage drive problems 192 Error-checking 192 Optical drive problems... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 202 Saving system configuration with restore points 202 If you need further assistance 207 Before you contact Toshiba 207 Contacting Toshiba 207
... fix problems 185 Internet problems 186 The Windows® operating system can help you 186 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 187 Checking device properties 187 Memory problems 188 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 190 Disk or storage drive problems 192 Error-checking 192 Optical drive problems... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 202 Saving system configuration with restore points 202 If you need further assistance 207 Before you contact Toshiba 207 Contacting Toshiba 207
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... cooling fan location will vary depending 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 TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can...
... cooling fan location will vary depending 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 TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can...
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... you through steps to the Internet. Follow the on page 81) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software When you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE To register... clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Failure to your product. After starting your computer for the first time, do not turn on the computer for the first time you may vary according to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ...
... you through steps to the Internet. Follow the on page 81) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software When you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE To register... clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Failure to your product. After starting your computer for the first time, do not turn on the computer for the first time you may vary according to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ...
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...external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 51. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may be hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. Failure to increase the computer's memory if you ...computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The surrounding area may also be hot. To avoid damaging the computer's ...
...external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 51. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may be hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. Failure to increase the computer's memory if you ...computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The surrounding area may also be hot. To avoid damaging the computer's ...
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...on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work ...programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of ...
...on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work ...programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of ...
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...Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may have built ...up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory module slot cover 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 ...
...Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may have built ...up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory module slot cover 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 ...
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... in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on top of the computer. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of one memory module is to be installed, it must...model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the...
... in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on top of the computer. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of one memory module is to be installed, it must...model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the...
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...top edge of the module to seat the module into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly,... repeat steps 12-13. Slot B Slot A Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample ...
...top edge of the module to seat the module into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly,... repeat steps 12-13. Slot B Slot A Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample ...
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...17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at least one memory module is in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make ... any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in "Checking total memory" on page 60. If only one memory module installed for the computer to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure ...
...17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at least one memory module is in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make ... any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in "Checking total memory" on page 60. If only one memory module installed for the computer to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure ...
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..." on page 52 to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could hang up the next time you turn on... the drive. Do not try to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on and data in memory will not be saved. The computer could be lost. The memory module pops up slightly. NOTE The following screen may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do ...
..." on page 52 to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could hang up the next time you turn on... the drive. Do not try to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on and data in memory will not be saved. The computer could be lost. The memory module pops up slightly. NOTE The following screen may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do ...
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... source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at least one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before restarting the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your...soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B Slot A Front ...
... source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at least one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before restarting the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your...soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B Slot A Front ...
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...deleted. This option allows you to specify a custom size for the C: partition and then restores your C: drive to recover your permission. Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to out-of -box state Description This option restores the original factory image to your internal storage drive, ...out-of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on page 61. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that says, "Do you want to allow you to its outof-box state. (Recommended recovery ...
...deleted. This option allows you to specify a custom size for the C: partition and then restores your C: drive to recover your permission. Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to out-of -box state Description This option restores the original factory image to your internal storage drive, ...out-of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on page 61. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that says, "Do you want to allow you to its outof-box state. (Recommended recovery ...
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... turning off . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to upgrade your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you were using the Shut down option to turn off your computer. You... all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖...
... turning off . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to upgrade your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you were using the Shut down option to turn off your computer. You... all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖...
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Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after ... stored in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left off. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is in memory, you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 89.
Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after ... stored in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left off. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is in memory, you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 89.
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.... Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using . Configuring Sleep mode options You can start up menu. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you...
.... Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using . Configuring Sleep mode options You can start up menu. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you...
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... while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 100 for details. 94 This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Your work frequently. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features.
... while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 100 for details. 94 This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Your work frequently. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features.