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.../green. Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc. No license is...disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks or registered trademarks...
.../green. Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc. No license is...disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks or registered 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. Overheating your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Setting up your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC...
... 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. Overheating your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Setting up your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC...
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... To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Product registration can be connected to the...
... To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Product registration can be connected to the...
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... result in good condition. 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 the underside of today's popular applications. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Avoid touching the cover...
... result in good condition. 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 the underside of today's popular applications. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Avoid touching the cover...
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..., and then place the computer upside down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. 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 ... 1 Click Start. 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 to be installed, it must be lost. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on , begin at step 1; Getting...
..., and then place the computer upside down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. 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 ... 1 Click Start. 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 to be installed, it must be lost. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on , begin at step 1; Getting...
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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 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
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...the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module 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. Grease or...
...the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module 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. Grease or...
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... the connector's notch with the socket 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. If only one another, you must be installed in ...the socket. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on page 59. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. NOTE If no memory slot is to be installed, it must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any contact...
... the connector's notch with the socket 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. If only one another, you must be installed in ...the socket. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on page 59. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. NOTE If no memory slot is to be installed, it must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any contact...
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These latches should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of ... 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. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the socket. If the latches and cutouts do ...
These latches should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of ... 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. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the socket. If the latches and cutouts do ...
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Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. If only one memory module is in Sleep mode). In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the .... Overheating 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 must be installed in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. For more information on inserting the main battery, see...
Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. If only one memory module is in Sleep mode). In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the .... Overheating 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 must be installed in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. For more information on inserting the main battery, see...
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... on . The computer could hang up the next time you can now continue 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one... memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it correctly...
... on . The computer could hang up the next time you can now continue 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one... memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it correctly...
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... 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. If one another, you may appear when you turn on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is highlighted, then..."Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® ...
... 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. If one another, you may appear when you turn on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is highlighted, then..."Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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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... is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Always ...can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. 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,...
... is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Always ...can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. 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,...
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...of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on page 66. 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 internal storage drive if necessary. NOTE From time to recover your ... user's data See "Recovering to work. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to out-of factory default software with user's data" on page 64.
...of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on page 66. 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 internal storage drive if necessary. NOTE From time to recover your ... user's data See "Recovering to work. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to out-of factory default software with user's data" on page 64.
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..., system settings are off. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to turn off your computer, save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to... available for turning 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 off your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖...
..., system settings are off. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to turn off your computer, save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to... available for turning 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 off your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖...
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... power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off the computer ❖ When starting up again, the... computer returns to the mode in memory, you will be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. For information on how to your computer sleeps for an extended period of the ...
... power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off the computer ❖ When starting up again, the... computer returns to the mode in memory, you will be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. For information on how to your computer sleeps for an extended period of the ...
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... until the ON/OFF light glows white. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode by opening the display panel. The Power Options window appears. You can place the computer into...
... until the ON/OFF light glows white. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode by opening the display panel. The Power Options window appears. You can place the computer into...