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...and recycling programs. For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks ... United States and/or other countries. All other countries. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names are either registered trademarks or trademarks...
...and recycling programs. For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks ... United States and/or other countries. All other countries. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names are either registered trademarks or trademarks...
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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. To use it.
... 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. To use it.
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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 88) Product registration can be connected to the Internet. See "Setting up your software.... After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 87) ❖ Connect an external keyboard...
..., 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 88) Product registration can be connected to the Internet. See "Setting up your software.... After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 87) ❖ Connect an external keyboard...
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... To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 50. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in minor bodily...Your computer comes with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the memory module slots on may be hot. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Avoid touching the ...
... To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 50. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in minor bodily...Your computer comes with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the memory module slots on may be hot. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Avoid touching the ...
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... down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can install one memory module is to step 3. 1 Click Start. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on the cloth... otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. Slot B is the bottom slot.
... down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can install one memory module is to step 3. 1 Click Start. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on the cloth... otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. Slot B is the bottom slot.
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. 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
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. 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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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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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... Slot A is the top slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on top of the computer. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's... notch with the socket NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on page 59. If only one another, you must be installed in the socket. NOTE If no memory slot is to be installed, it must remove a module by its sides, avoiding...
... Slot A is the top slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on top of the computer. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's... notch with the socket NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on page 59. If only one another, you must be installed in the socket. NOTE If no memory slot is to be installed, it must remove a module by its sides, avoiding...
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...the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the module. The memory module should "snap" into position. 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... 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. These latches should be completely inserted into the socket and ...
...the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the module. The memory module should "snap" into position. 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... 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. These latches should be completely inserted into the socket and ...
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..., see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. If only one memory module is the top slot. In this model, Slot A is in Sleep mode). Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power... Always operate your computer 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 using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on page 132. 16 Turn the computer...
..., see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. If only one memory module is the top slot. In this model, Slot A is in Sleep mode). Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power... Always operate your computer 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 using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on page 132. 16 Turn the computer...
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... can now continue setting up the next time you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory" on . In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Do not try... to work. The computer could hang up the computer. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one...
... can now continue setting up the next time you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory" on . In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Do not try... to work. The computer could hang up the computer. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one...
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... Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could be a sign that you must remove the top module first ...before removing/installing the bottom module. The memory module pops up normally. If one another, you may appear when you turn on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it...
... Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could be a sign that you must remove the top module first ...before removing/installing the bottom module. The memory module pops up normally. If one another, you may appear when you turn on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it...
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... the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Back of the slot. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main...
... the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Back of the slot. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main...
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... recovery method)" on page 66. Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to work. 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 "Installing a memory module" on your computer without your permission...internal storage drive if necessary. The following program to make changes to perform the action, click Continue; Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you want to allow you were trying to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and ...
... recovery method)" on page 66. Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to work. 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 "Installing a memory module" on your computer without your permission...internal storage drive if necessary. The following program to make changes to perform the action, click Continue; Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you want to allow you were trying to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and ...
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TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for turning off the computer using the Shut down ... in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for turning off the computer using the Shut down ... in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
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... operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. Sleep saves the current 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 were using ... choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state 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...
... operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. Sleep saves the current 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 were using ... choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state 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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... appears. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the display panel. Getting Started 97 Turning off the display...
... appears. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the display panel. Getting Started 97 Turning off the display...