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...Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation...registered trademarks of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. TouchPad is under license. All other countries. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display ...
...Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 29 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation...registered trademarks of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. TouchPad is under license. All other countries. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display ...
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Contents 31 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 57 Checking total memory 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 60 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 61 Recovering...
Contents 31 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 57 Checking total memory 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 60 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 61 Recovering...
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... 134 Using external speakers or headphones..........134 Using the Web Camera 135 Using the Memory card reader 136 Inserting memory media 136 Removing memory media 137 Chapter 5: Utilities 138 TOSHIBA Assist 139 Connect 140 Secure 141 Protect & Fix 142 Optimize 143 TOSHIBA Application Installer 144 Setting passwords 145 Using an instant password 145 Using a supervisor...
... 134 Using external speakers or headphones..........134 Using the Web Camera 135 Using the Memory card reader 136 Inserting memory media 136 Removing memory media 137 Chapter 5: Utilities 138 TOSHIBA Assist 139 Connect 140 Secure 141 Protect & Fix 142 Optimize 143 TOSHIBA Application Installer 144 Setting passwords 145 Using an instant password 145 Using a supervisor...
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...problems 165 Internet problems 166 The Windows® operating system can help you 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 167 Checking device properties 167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 168 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 170 Disk or storage drive problems 172 Error-checking 172 Optical drive problems... habits 179 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 180 If you need further assistance 184 Before you contact Toshiba 184 Contacting Toshiba 184 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 185 Toshiba's worldwide offices 185
...problems 165 Internet problems 166 The Windows® operating system can help you 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 167 Checking device properties 167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 168 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 170 Disk or storage drive problems 172 Error-checking 172 Optical drive problems... habits 179 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 180 If you need further assistance 184 Before you contact Toshiba 184 Contacting Toshiba 184 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 185 Toshiba's worldwide offices 185
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... adaptor. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on a carpet...
... adaptor. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on a carpet...
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... Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 79) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the computer for the first time you may vary according to your software setup choices. Product... power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Failure to set...
... Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 79) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the computer for the first time you may vary according to your software setup choices. Product... power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Failure to set...
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.... See "Setting up your software" on page 51. Installing a memory module with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You can be lost. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. The surrounding area may be hot. Allow the module...
.... See "Setting up your software" on page 51. Installing a memory module with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You can be lost. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. The surrounding area may be hot. Allow the module...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 118. If only one memory module is the top slot. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Slot A. Slot B is to ... top cover of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is on, begin at step 1; If the computer is the bottom slot...
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 118. If only one memory module is the top slot. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Slot A. Slot B is to ... top cover of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is on, begin at step 1; If the computer is the bottom slot...
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...or dust on the underside 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 place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Before you ...bottom module. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 57. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Back of the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver...
...or dust on the underside 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 place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Before you ...bottom module. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 57. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Back of the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver...
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... 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 socket Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one memory module is to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample... Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to ...
... 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 socket Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one memory module is to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample... Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to ...
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...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 the bottom slot. If only one memory module is the top slot. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in Slot A. ...14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. If the latches and ...
...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 the bottom slot. If only one memory module is the top slot. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in Slot A. ...14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. If the latches and ...
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... computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in "Installing a memory module" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 120. 16 Turn the computer right side...page 59. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up . If you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery...
... computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in "Installing a memory module" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 120. 16 Turn the computer right side...page 59. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up . If you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery...
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... on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. In either of the Safe Mode options is... you may appear when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. If one another, you turn it is in memory will be lost. When Safe Mode is highlighted, it on top of one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will not be a sign that...
... on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. In either of the Safe Mode options is... you may appear when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. If one another, you turn it is in memory will be lost. When Safe Mode is highlighted, it on top of one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will not be a sign that...
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...10070; Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 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 the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" ...on page 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. If the computer does not recognize the...
...10070; Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 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 the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" ...on page 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. If the computer does not recognize the...
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... computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for a while. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer... takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
... computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for a while. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer... takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
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... the computer will be lost. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 87. For information on how to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you were using. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While...85. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less ...
... the computer will be lost. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 87. For information on how to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you were using. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While...85. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less ...
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... then click the arrow next to the Shut down menu 2 Click Sleep in the lower-right corner of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. The computer saves the status of the Start menu. If you can place it again by closing...
... then click the arrow next to the Shut down menu 2 Click Sleep in the lower-right corner of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. The computer saves the status of the Start menu. If you can place it again by closing...
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... must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work since you save feature that can be activated. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for further information. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and...
... must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work since you save feature that can be activated. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for further information. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and...
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...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. Recharge time varies depending on usage. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is normal for an extended period (...the battery may cause the battery meter to let the battery fully discharge each time. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your Toshiba computer. Battery may vary considerably from an AC outlet. However, for better accuracy of publication. The computer also has...
...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. Recharge time varies depending on usage. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is normal for an extended period (...the battery may cause the battery meter to let the battery fully discharge each time. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your Toshiba computer. Battery may vary considerably from an AC outlet. However, for better accuracy of publication. The computer also has...
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... a power level setting that you operate your computer, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is in a CMOS error message during startup. The RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on...
... a power level setting that you operate your computer, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is in a CMOS error message during startup. The RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on...