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...main battery 40 Using the computer for the first time 40 Initial setup 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 To Shut down your computer 42 To Restart your computer 42 To place your computer in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional ...external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 44 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Creating recovery media 54 Restoring from recovery media 56 Refresh your...
...main battery 40 Using the computer for the first time 40 Initial setup 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 To Shut down your computer 42 To Restart your computer 42 To place your computer in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional ...external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 44 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Creating recovery media 54 Restoring from recovery media 56 Refresh your...
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... your computer to a network .........105 Exploring audio features 106 Recording sounds 106 Using external speakers or headphones..........106 Using the Web Camera 107 Using the Memory card reader 108 Inserting memory media 108 Removing memory media 109
... your computer to a network .........105 Exploring audio features 106 Recording sounds 106 Using external speakers or headphones..........106 Using the Web Camera 107 Using the Memory card reader 108 Inserting memory media 108 Removing memory media 109
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... 116 Using a user password 118 Deleting a user password 119 System Settings 120 Function Key 122 Recovery Media Creator 123 Service Station 123 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 125 Problems that are easy to fix 125 Problems when you turn on the computer... problems 131 The Windows® operating system can help you 131 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 132 Checking device properties 132 Memory problems 133 Power and the batteries 134 Keyboard problems 135 Display problems 135 Disk or storage drive problems 137 Error-checking 137 Optical...
... 116 Using a user password 118 Deleting a user password 119 System Settings 120 Function Key 122 Recovery Media Creator 123 Service Station 123 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 125 Problems that are easy to fix 125 Problems when you turn on the computer... problems 131 The Windows® operating system can help you 131 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 132 Checking device properties 132 Memory problems 133 Power and the batteries 134 Keyboard problems 135 Display problems 135 Disk or storage drive problems 137 Error-checking 137 Optical...
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... from where you left off. See "Setting up your software. See "Setting up your software. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with your software" on page 41. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to run...
... from where you left off. See "Setting up your software. See "Setting up your software. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with your software" on page 41. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to run...
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... charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. If the computer is in the memory module slots on may be hot. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may damage the computer, the module, or both. Failure to the upper-right corner ... for this model, Slot A is in Slot A. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the top slot. You will be installed, it . Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the underside of the screen or swipe ...
... charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. If the computer is in the memory module slots on may be hot. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may damage the computer, the module, or both. Failure to the upper-right corner ... for this model, Slot A is in Slot A. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the top slot. You will be installed, it . Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the underside of the screen or swipe ...
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... system, and then turns off . For information on removing the battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on . Do not remove the memory module while the computer is being accessed, you to lose your work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the screen click or touch... the Power ( ) icon. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could hang up the next time you turn off the power while...
... system, and then turns off . For information on removing the battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on . Do not remove the memory module while the computer is being accessed, you to lose your work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the screen click or touch... the Power ( ) icon. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could hang up the next time you turn off the power while...
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...Quick Start document. 8 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw(s) that secure the memory module slot cover. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 9 Remove the memory module slot cover. 10 Place the screw(s) and the cover in a safe place so that... 2-3 of the computer. Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) NOTE To locate your memory module slot cover, please refer to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 11 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector...
...Quick Start document. 8 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw(s) that secure the memory module slot cover. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 9 Remove the memory module slot cover. 10 Place the screw(s) and the cover in a safe place so that... 2-3 of the computer. Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) NOTE To locate your memory module slot cover, please refer to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 11 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector...
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... stacked on top of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of one memory module is to be installed in the socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the ...socket 14 Firmly press the memory module into the socket Slot B is the bottom slot. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If only one another, ...
... stacked on top of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of one memory module is to be installed in the socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the ...socket 14 Firmly press the memory module into the socket Slot B is the bottom slot. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If only one another, ...
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...If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 14-15. If only one memory module is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket. The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in place. Slot B is the ...bottom slot. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 95. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the...
...If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 14-15. If only one memory module is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket. The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in place. Slot B is the ...bottom slot. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 95. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the...
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... 45 to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 52. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-10 in "Installing a memory module" on a carpet or other soft material can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as ...damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in "Checking total memory" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 19 Reconnect the cables. 20 Restart the computer. Make sure to shut down the ...
... 45 to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 52. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-10 in "Installing a memory module" on a carpet or other soft material can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as ...damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in "Checking total memory" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 19 Reconnect the cables. 20 Restart the computer. Make sure to shut down the ...
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... configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the battery. You can damage the computer and the...more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of one another, you turn it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Getting Started 51...
... configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the battery. You can damage the computer and the...more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of one another, you turn it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Getting Started 51...
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...have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor... the underside of the computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer is connected to work. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a...
...have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor... the underside of the computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer is connected to work. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a...
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... 78 for details. 72 See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information...
... 78 for details. 72 See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information...
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... period (more information about Windows® power plans, see "Maintaining your system), for procedures. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that keeps the computer running at least once a month. Mobile Computing 85 Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life...computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. Recharge time varies depending on the select models and configurations tested by Toshiba under any individual user. However, for comparison purposes only, and does not indicate the battery life that the battery maintains its maximum...
... period (more information about Windows® power plans, see "Maintaining your system), for procedures. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that keeps the computer running at least once a month. Mobile Computing 85 Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life...computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. Recharge time varies depending on the select models and configurations tested by Toshiba under any individual user. However, for comparison purposes only, and does not indicate the battery life that the battery maintains its maximum...
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... Depending on . For more information, see "Backing up of the power provided by computer model. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that you periodically operate your computer on page 78 Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real...
... Depending on . For more information, see "Backing up of the power provided by computer model. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that you periodically operate your computer on page 78 Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real...
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...174;) media. NOTE Do not use a micro or mini SD™ Card, an SD™ adapter is required. The following instructions apply to your Memory card reader, please refer to all types of supported media devices. 1 Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. 2 ...Push the media into the adapter until it stops. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. The Memory card reader may also support other types of media. To copy data from one media to static electricity, which...
...174;) media. NOTE Do not use a micro or mini SD™ Card, an SD™ adapter is required. The following instructions apply to your Memory card reader, please refer to all types of supported media devices. 1 Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. 2 ...Push the media into the adapter until it stops. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. The Memory card reader may also support other types of media. To copy data from one media to static electricity, which...
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...destroyed. otherwise, skip to step 5. 4 Gently press the card inward to release it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is unable to prepare the media for the indicator light to Remove Hardware. Even when the Windows® ...message "copying..." Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Memory card reader 109 NOTE Always remove memory media when not in the notification area and then selecting the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon. 3 Highlight...
...destroyed. otherwise, skip to step 5. 4 Gently press the card inward to release it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is unable to prepare the media for the indicator light to Remove Hardware. Even when the Windows® ...message "copying..." Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Memory card reader 109 NOTE Always remove memory media when not in the notification area and then selecting the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon. 3 Highlight...
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.... Data stored in the lower right corner. If you turn on the computer To close , and then click or touch End Task in the computer's memory has been lost. Data stored in another device, such as a lamp. Closing the failed program should allow you turn on the power. Windows did not...
.... Data stored in the lower right corner. If you turn on the computer To close , and then click or touch End Task in the computer's memory has been lost. Data stored in another device, such as a lamp. Closing the failed program should allow you turn on the power. Windows did not...
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...down option. Slot B is the bottom slot. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that seem to be faulty. If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems 133 Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. NOTE For this ... the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for the computer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in Slot A. If the error recurs without the...
...down option. Slot B is the bottom slot. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that seem to be faulty. If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems 133 Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. NOTE For this ... the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for the computer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in Slot A. If the error recurs without the...
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AC Alternating Current BIOS Basic Input/Output System BD-ROM Blu-ray Disc Read-Only Memory bps bits per second CD Compact Disc CD-ROM Compact Disc Read-Only Memory CD-RW Compact Disc Rewrite Memory CMOS Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor CPU Central Processing Unit DC Direct Current DMA Direct Memory Access DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module DOS Disk Operating System 158 Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may appear in this User's Guide. Acronyms The following acronyms may not be available on your computer.
AC Alternating Current BIOS Basic Input/Output System BD-ROM Blu-ray Disc Read-Only Memory bps bits per second CD Compact Disc CD-ROM Compact Disc Read-Only Memory CD-RW Compact Disc Rewrite Memory CMOS Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor CPU Central Processing Unit DC Direct Current DMA Direct Memory Access DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module DOS Disk Operating System 158 Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may appear in this User's Guide. Acronyms The following acronyms may not be available on your computer.