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... and/or (ii) decode AVC, VC-1 and MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual that was obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Intel... part of Atheros Communications, Inc. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in and recycling programs. For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Toshiba's commitment to any other use of...
... and/or (ii) decode AVC, VC-1 and MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual that was obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Intel... part of Atheros Communications, Inc. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in and recycling programs. For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Toshiba's commitment to any other use of...
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Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 62 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 62 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 64 Recovering...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 62 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 62 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 64 Recovering...
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... 142 Using external speakers or headphones..........142 Using the Web Camera 143 Using the Memory card reader 144 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 Setting passwords 153 Using an instant password 153 Using a supervisor...
... 142 Using external speakers or headphones..........142 Using the Web Camera 143 Using the Memory card reader 144 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 Setting passwords 153 Using an instant password 153 Using a supervisor...
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... problems 174 Internet problems 175 The Windows® operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive... computing habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
... problems 174 Internet problems 175 The Windows® operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive... computing habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
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... on a hard flat surface. See "Connecting to a power source" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer...
... on a hard flat surface. See "Connecting to a power source" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer...
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... to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see... a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 50. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 88) Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with...
... to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see... a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 50. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 88) Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with...
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... area may want to run most of today's popular applications. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your software. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 50. Allow the module(s) to cool to...
... area may want to run most of today's popular applications. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your software. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 50. Allow the module(s) to cool to...
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...model, Slot A is the top slot. If the computer is on the cloth. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 ... and then place the computer upside down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be installed ...
...model, Slot A is the top slot. If the computer is on the cloth. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 ... and then place the computer upside down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be installed ...
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L730 series Memory module slot cover Front of computer L740 series L750 series Memory module slot cover L770 series Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130.
L730 series Memory module slot cover Front of computer L740 series L750 series Memory module slot cover L770 series Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130.
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...or on the connector may have built up. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Static electricity... Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Back of computer Back of computer L730 series L740 series Back of computer L750 series L770 series (Sample Illustration) Removing ...
...or on the connector may have built up. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Static electricity... Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Back of computer Back of computer L730 series L740 series Back of computer L750 series L770 series (Sample Illustration) Removing ...
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...notch with its sides, avoiding any contact with the matching key in the socket. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on top of one memory module is available, you must be installed in Slot A. 11 Pick up the... memory module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is to be installed, it must remove the top module first ...
...notch with its sides, avoiding any contact with the matching key in the socket. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on top of one memory module is available, you must be installed in Slot A. 11 Pick up the... memory module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is to be installed, it must remove the top module first ...
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... when secured in the side of the module. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket 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...
... when secured in the side of the module. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket 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...
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...the power is turned on or when an 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 screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material... see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor ...
...the power is turned on or when an 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 screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material... see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor ...
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... the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has ...1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 18 Restart the computer. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you can verify that the computer has recognized it on...
... the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has ...1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 18 Restart the computer. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you can verify that the computer has recognized it on...
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...you may appear when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. The memory module pops up normally. If one another, you turn on the power: If "Start Windows®... Normally" is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is highlighted, then... press Enter. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down...
...you may appear when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. The memory module pops up normally. If one another, you turn on the power: If "Start Windows®... Normally" is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is highlighted, then... press Enter. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down...
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...connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. 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 computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or... soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
...connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. 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 computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or... soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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... your internal storage drive if necessary. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to prevent programs or people from C:\Users. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to...on page 52), and then check that the module is displayed below the System heading. The System window appears. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that says, "Do you want to allow you were trying to time, Windows® will display ...
... your internal storage drive if necessary. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to prevent programs or people from C:\Users. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to...on page 52), and then check that the module is displayed below the System heading. The System window appears. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that says, "Do you want to allow you were trying to time, Windows® will display ...
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...all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to the internal storage drive, no data is stored to upgrade your work, system ... settings are off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available for several days or if you must ...
...all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to the internal storage drive, no data is stored to upgrade your work, system ... settings are off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available for several days or if you must ...
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.... Be sure to your work first. NOTE After your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in memory, you will be lost. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. For information on how to... memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 97. Factors to consider when choosing ...
.... Be sure to your work first. NOTE After your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in memory, you will be lost. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. For information on how to... memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 97. Factors to consider when choosing ...
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... mode. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you first need to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode by closing the display panel. Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in the...
... mode. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you first need to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode by closing the display panel. Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in the...