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... government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Atheros is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick Duo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other... and/or Toshiba Corporation. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in the United States and other countries. 29 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, ...
... government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Atheros is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick Duo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other... and/or Toshiba Corporation. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in the United States and other countries. 29 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, ...
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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 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 62 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 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 62 Recovering...
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... 147 Using an instant password 147 Using a supervisor password 148 Using a user password 149 Deleting a user password 150 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........153 Mouse Utility 154 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TOSHIBA Button Support 158 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160
... 147 Using an instant password 147 Using a supervisor password 148 Using a user password 149 Deleting a user password 150 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........153 Mouse Utility 154 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TOSHIBA Button Support 158 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160
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... problems 171 Internet problems 171 The Windows® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system...computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
... problems 171 Internet problems 171 The Windows® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system...computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
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... your computer 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory.
... your computer 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory.
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...guides you through steps to set up your software. Follow the on page 80) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. After starting your computer for the first time, do not turn on page 51. NOTE The names of... windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using ...
...guides you through steps to set up your software. Follow the on page 80) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. After starting your computer for the first time, do not turn on page 51. NOTE The names of... windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using ...
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...-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE Before adding 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 also be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for ...Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The surrounding area may be lost. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. Installing a memory module with your software. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using ...
...-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE Before adding 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 also be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for ...Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The surrounding area may be lost. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. Installing a memory module with your software. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using ...
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... A. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. If only one memory module is on page 120. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; ...Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be...
... A. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. If only one memory module is on page 120. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; ...Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be...
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... slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. 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. Before you...
... slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. 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. Before you...
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...Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 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. Slot B is the bottom slot. NOTE If your system has... the memory modules stacked on the underside of the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is to be installed, it must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its ...
...Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 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. Slot B is the bottom slot. NOTE If your system has... the memory modules stacked on the underside of the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is to be installed, it must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its ...
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.... latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket 13 Once the module's connector 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 place. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. The memory module should "snap" into position. 56 Getting Started Adding...
.... latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket 13 Once the module's connector 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 place. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. The memory module should "snap" into position. 56 Getting Started Adding...
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... or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed in serious injury. Slot B is the bottom slot. Always make sure your computer and...adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Back of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or...
... or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed in serious injury. Slot B is the bottom slot. Always make sure your computer and...adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Back of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or...
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... has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 52 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you turn ...it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved...
... has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 52 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you turn ...it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved...
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... remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, it...so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. Back of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, then press Enter. The memory module pops up normally. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then ...
... remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, it...so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. Back of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, then press Enter. The memory module pops up normally. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then ...
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... Panel, System and Security, and then System. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work . Installed memory (RAM) is in "Installing a memory module" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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 Sleep mode). Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to...
... Panel, System and Security, and then System. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work . Installed memory (RAM) is in "Installing a memory module" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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 Sleep mode). Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to...
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... 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 on the operating system installed, you are not using the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and...option available for a while. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Since Hibernation mode does not require power to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for several days or if you...
... 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 on the operating system installed, you are not using the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and...option available for a while. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Since Hibernation mode does not require power to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for several days or if you...
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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 completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and... period of the computer to your unsaved information will try to the state in which you left it, including all open documents and programs to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode...
... 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 completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and... period of the computer to your unsaved information will try to the state in which you left it, including all open documents and programs to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode...
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... the Start menu. Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in the lower-right corner of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you want...
... the Start menu. Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in the lower-right corner of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you want...
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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. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal...
... 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. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal...
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... product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of individual components. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. After a period...toshiba.com. 110 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that you are achieved on select models and configurations tested by the design of publication. The LithiumIon battery has no memory...
... product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of individual components. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. After a period...toshiba.com. 110 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that you are achieved on select models and configurations tested by the design of publication. The LithiumIon battery has no memory...