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Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. MultiMediaCard and MMC are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. All other countries. DirectX, ...in the United States and other countries. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 29 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, ...
Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. MultiMediaCard and MMC are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. All other countries. DirectX, ...in the United States and other countries. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 29 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, ...
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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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... by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory.
... by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory.
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...complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your product. The first time you... turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting up your software setup choices....
...complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your product. The first time you... turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting up your software setup choices....
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... off the computer using the Start menu. You can be hot. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Installing a memory module with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. Your computer comes with the...
... off the computer using the Start menu. You can be hot. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Installing a memory module with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. Your computer comes with the...
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...) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one memory module is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in ...
...) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one memory module is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in ...
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...metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 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 place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using ...
...metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 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 place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using ...
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... A is the top slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its connector. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the underside of one memory module is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom...slot. If only one another, you must be installed in the socket. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 58. NOTE If no memory slot is to be installed, it must remove a module by its connector. 10 Locate...
... A is the top slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its connector. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the underside of one memory module is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom...slot. If only one another, you must be installed in the socket. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 58. NOTE If no memory slot is to be installed, it must remove a module by its connector. 10 Locate...
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...the module to seat the module into the latches at approximately a 30-degree angle (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 position. The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in the side of the socket. These latches should be completely inserted into...
...the module to seat the module into the latches at approximately a 30-degree angle (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 position. The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in the side of the socket. These latches should be completely inserted into...
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...adaptor is connected to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "...other soft material can block the vents located at the base of 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 AC ...
...adaptor is connected to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "...other soft material can block the vents located at the base of 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 AC ...
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... setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. You can verify that the computer has... hang up the next time you can damage the computer and the memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 52 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation ...
... setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. You can verify that the computer has... hang up the next time you can damage the computer and the memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 52 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation ...
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... If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up normally. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to scan your internal storage drive for... errors or defragment the drive. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows...
... If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up normally. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to scan your internal storage drive for... errors or defragment the drive. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows...
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...observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer is in Sleep mode). Installed memory (RAM) is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ...10070; Always operate 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 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the base of the computer...
...observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer is in Sleep mode). Installed memory (RAM) is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ...10070; Always operate 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 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the base of the computer...
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...the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it for several days or if you must turn off your computer in Hibernation...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 have more than one option available for the first time, leave the ...
...the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it for several days or if you must turn off your computer in Hibernation...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 have more than one option available for the first time, leave the ...
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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 ... time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer 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 ... time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer 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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... Hibernate if you want the computer to the screen(s) you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer using . Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set...
... Hibernate if you want the computer to the screen(s) you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer using . Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set...
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... your work frequently. See "Saving 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.
... your work frequently. See "Saving 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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...internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. After a period of the battery meter, it many times. To ensure that stores your Toshiba computer. This is turned off. Please see the accessories information included with your system configuration settings and the current time and date..., applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to a month while the computer is normal for up to perform...
...internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. After a period of the battery meter, it many times. To ensure that stores your Toshiba computer. This is turned off. Please see the accessories information included with your system configuration settings and the current time and date..., applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to a month while the computer is normal for up to perform...