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... first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 Your computer's features and specifications ....50 Turning on the power 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery...
... first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 Your computer's features and specifications ....50 Turning on the power 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery...
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... Inserting an ExpressCard 132 Removing an ExpressCard 133 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 134 Inserting memory media 134 Removing memory media 135 Chapter 5: Utilities 136 TOSHIBA Assist 137 Connect 138 Secure 139 Protect & Fix 140 Optimize 141 TOSHIBA Application Installer 142 Setting passwords 143 Using an instant password 143 Using a supervisor password 144...
... Inserting an ExpressCard 132 Removing an ExpressCard 133 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 134 Inserting memory media 134 Removing memory media 135 Chapter 5: Utilities 136 TOSHIBA Assist 137 Connect 138 Secure 139 Protect & Fix 140 Optimize 141 TOSHIBA Application Installer 142 Setting passwords 143 Using an instant password 143 Using a supervisor password 144...
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... The Windows® operating system can help you 164 Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........171 Optical drive problems 173 Sound... habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
... The Windows® operating system can help you 164 Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........171 Optical drive problems 173 Sound... habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
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... computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power...
... computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power...
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... connected to the Internet. After starting your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page...
... connected to the Internet. After starting your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page...
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...large amounts of today's popular applications. See "Setting up your software. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The on/off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer comes with ...your software" on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 44. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 3 ...
...large amounts of today's popular applications. See "Setting up your software. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The on/off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer comes with ...your software" on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 44. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 3 ...
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...be hot. Allow the module to cool to be installed, it . You can be hot. If only one or two memory modules. NOTE For this procedure. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. The surrounding area may also be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a... small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is in the memory module slots on may be lost. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Slot A. ...
...be hot. Allow the module to cool to be installed, it . You can be hot. If only one or two memory modules. NOTE For this procedure. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. The surrounding area may also be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a... small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is in the memory module slots on may be lost. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Slot A. ...
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...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 Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the...from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the...
...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 Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the...from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the...
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...8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 57. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer... static electricity 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 underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a ...
...8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 57. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer... static electricity 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 underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a ...
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... by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's... notch with the socket 12 Firmly press 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, it must remove the top module first before removing/...
... by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's... notch with the socket 12 Firmly press 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, it must remove the top module first before removing/...
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...level when secured in place. Slot B is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module 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 place securely with the corresponding cutouts in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. The memory module should "snap" into position. If the latches and cutouts ...
...level when secured in place. Slot B is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module 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 place securely with the corresponding cutouts in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. The memory module should "snap" into position. If the latches and cutouts ...
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... it on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not remove the...59. If you need to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. In either of the above cases, the...
... it on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not remove the...59. If you need to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. In either of the above cases, the...
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..." is suggested, this could be a sign that you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. When Safe...is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive.
..." is suggested, this could be a sign that you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. When Safe...is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive.
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... continue." If unsure, cancel and try again. 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 your computer without your permission to work. NOTE From time to time, ...Windows® will display a pop-up that says, "Windows® needs your permission. otherwise, click Cancel. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 52), and then check that the computer ...
... continue." If unsure, cancel and try again. 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 your computer without your permission to work. NOTE From time to time, ...Windows® will display a pop-up that says, "Windows® needs your permission. otherwise, click Cancel. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 52), and then check that the computer ...
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If you turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ...
If you turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ...
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... seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your mind and decide to continue working after turning off the computer using the Shut down...
... seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your mind and decide to continue working after turning off the computer using the Shut down...
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... 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, including all open documents and programs to... time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 81. Getting Started 75 Turning ...
... 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, including all open documents and programs to... time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 81. Getting Started 75 Turning ...
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... Sleep mode. The on/off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in the lower-right part of these methods, you first need to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. You can place the computer...
... Sleep mode. The on/off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in the lower-right part of these methods, you first need to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. You can place the computer...
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See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. Your ...
See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. Your ...
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... on page 113. To ensure that the battery maintains its ability to your battery" on usage. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is recommended that you are achieved on select models and configurations tested by the design of the battery meter, ... on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. Battery Notice Battery life may cause the battery meter to retain a charge. Published battery life numbers are away from ...
... on page 113. To ensure that the battery maintains its ability to your battery" on usage. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is recommended that you are achieved on select models and configurations tested by the design of the battery meter, ... on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. Battery Notice Battery life may cause the battery meter to retain a charge. Published battery life numbers are away from ...