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... names are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. All other use of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. No license is licensed under license. Additional information may contain mercury. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility...
... names are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. All other use of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. No license is licensed under license. Additional information may contain mercury. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility...
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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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... up your computer 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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use...
... up your computer 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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use...
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... want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 88) Getting Started 51 ...Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements...
... want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 88) Getting Started 51 ...Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements...
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...the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be hot. You may damage the computer, the module, or both. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The surrounding area may be ...hot. Failure to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the memory module slots on the underside of...
...the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be hot. You may damage the computer, the module, or both. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The surrounding area may be ...hot. Failure to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the memory module slots on the underside of...
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...be lost. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Slot A. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place... the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is the bottom slot. 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 Place a soft cloth on the work surface ...
...be lost. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Slot A. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place... the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is the bottom slot. 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 Place a soft cloth on the work surface ...
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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. 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
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...module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. Back of computer Back of ...computer L730 series L740 series Back of computer L750 series L770 series (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the...
...module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. Back of computer Back of ...computer L730 series L740 series Back of computer L750 series L770 series (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the...
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... socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on page 59. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the...
... socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on page 59. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the...
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... 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. These latches should be completely inserted into the socket... and level when secured in the side of the socket. The memory module should "snap" into the latches at the sides of the module. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top...
... 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. These latches should be completely inserted into the socket... and level when secured in the side of the socket. The memory module should "snap" into the latches at the sides of the module. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top...
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... heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside 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 with any object. ❖ Never ... system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of the computer. Using your computer on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. If only one...
... heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside 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 with any object. ❖ Never ... system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of the computer. Using your computer on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. If only one...
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You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Do not try to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on page ...52 to work. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. If you turn it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on . The computer could hang up the next time you are adding ...
You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Do not try to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on page ...52 to work. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. If you turn it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on . The computer could hang up the next time you are adding ...
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...) NOTE The following screen may need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart ... the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up normally. If one of one another, you may appear when you turn on top of the Safe Mode options is highlighted...
...) NOTE The following screen may need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart ... the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up normally. If one of one another, you may appear when you turn on top of the Safe Mode options is highlighted...
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...Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside 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 on or when an AC adaptor is ...have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. 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. Always make sure your...
...Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside 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 on or when an AC adaptor is ...have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. 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. Always make sure your...
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... installed for the computer to back up all data from doing things on page 66. To do this computer?" The System window appears. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Do you want to allow you to this : ❖ Click...174; will display a pop-up squarely with user's data" on your computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to prevent programs or people from C:\Users. See "Recovering of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on ...
... installed for the computer to back up all data from doing things on page 66. To do this computer?" The System window appears. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Do you want to allow you to this : ❖ Click...174; will display a pop-up squarely with user's data" on your computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to prevent programs or people from C:\Users. See "Recovering of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on ...
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... retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade 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 main battery power than one option available for several days or if... saved information, system settings are off your mind and decide to continue working after turning off your computer, save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
... retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade 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 main battery power than one option available for several days or if... saved information, system settings are off your mind and decide to continue working after turning off your computer, save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
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... choosing 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 where you left off. 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 Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after...
... choosing 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 where you left off. 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 Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after...
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If you put the computer in the lower-right corner of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to enable them using . Using and configuring Sleep mode ...
If you put the computer in the lower-right corner of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to enable them using . Using and configuring Sleep mode ...