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... of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick Duo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other brand and product names are .... Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 29 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this product may contain mercury. Bluetooth...
... of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick Duo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other brand and product names are .... Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 29 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this product may contain mercury. Bluetooth...
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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 contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. See "Connecting to and including "Setting up your computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 45 Important information on page 46. Overheating your computer and ...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. See "Connecting to and including "Setting up your computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 45 Important information on page 46. Overheating your computer and ...
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... you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 80) After starting your computer for the first time you turn on the computer for ...turn on -screen instructions. 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...
... you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 80) After starting your computer for the first time you turn on the computer for ...turn on -screen instructions. 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...
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... screwdriver that is in minor bodily injury. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may want to room temperature before they have cooled. You can be hot. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the base of ...today's popular applications. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the memory module slots on page 51...
... screwdriver that is in minor bodily injury. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may want to room temperature before they have cooled. You can be hot. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the base of ...today's popular applications. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the memory module slots on page 51...
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... Shut down on the work surface to be installed, it must be installed in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. If the computer is the top slot. Slot B is on page 120. Getting Started Adding... memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button ...
... Shut down on the work surface to be installed, it must be installed in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. If the computer is the top slot. Slot B is on page 120. Getting Started Adding... memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button ...
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... a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 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...
... a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 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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... model, Slot A is the top slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its connector. Grease or dust on top of one memory module is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE ...If your system has the memory modules stacked on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket...
... model, Slot A is the top slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its connector. Grease or dust on top of one memory module is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE ...If your system has the memory modules stacked on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket...
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...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 the socket and level when secured in the side of ...the socket. These latches should be completely inserted into position. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge...
...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 the socket and level when secured in the side of ...the socket. These latches should be completely inserted into position. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge...
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... on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base 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 AC ...; Always operate your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. If only one memory module is to a power outlet (even if your computer is the top slot. Always make sure your computer on page 121. 16 Turn...
... on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base 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 AC ...; Always operate your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. If only one memory module is to a power outlet (even if your computer is the top slot. Always make sure your computer on page 121. 16 Turn...
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... you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. In either of the above cases..., the Sleep configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 52 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 60. Do not try to work. You can damage the ...
... you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. In either of the above cases..., the Sleep configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 52 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 60. Do not try to work. You can damage the ...
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Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following screen may need to a 30-degree angle and slide it... that you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to go... of the slot. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. If one another, you may appear when you turn on top of one of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration...
Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following screen may need to a 30-degree angle and slide it... that you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to go... of the slot. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. If one another, you may appear when you turn on top of one of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration...
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...your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Installing a memory module" on page 52), Installed memory (RAM) is in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a ...Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Overheating your computer is displayed below the System heading. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. If the computer does not recognize the...
...your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Installing a memory module" on page 52), Installed memory (RAM) is in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a ...Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Overheating your computer is displayed below the System heading. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. If the computer does not recognize the...
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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 on the operating system installed, you are retained indefinitely. You must turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Since... shuts the computer down command. Options for turning off the computer using the computer for a while. If you change your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
... 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 on the operating system installed, you are retained indefinitely. You must turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Since... shuts the computer down command. Options for turning off the computer using the computer for a while. If you change your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
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For information on how to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges ... The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will try to your work first. If you left off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer.
For information on how to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges ... The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will try to your work first. If you left off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer.
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... Hibernation mode when you can start up menu. Once the computer is in the lower-right corner of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer using . Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in Sleep mode. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off...
... Hibernation mode when you can start up menu. Once the computer is in the lower-right corner of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer using . Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in Sleep mode. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off...
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... save it to reconnect, or 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.
... save it to reconnect, or 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.
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... information. Use only batteries designed to be inaccurate. Please see "Maintaining your Toshiba computer. This may shorten the life of individual components. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to your system), for an extended period ... Battery life may cause the battery meter to retain a charge. To ensure that stores your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Published battery life numbers are away from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and...
... information. Use only batteries designed to be inaccurate. Please see "Maintaining your Toshiba computer. This may shorten the life of individual components. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to your system), for an extended period ... Battery life may cause the battery meter to retain a charge. To ensure that stores your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Published battery life numbers are away from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and...