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...personal and non-commercial activity or was obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its ...trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in and recycling programs. For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green. Secure Digital and SD are registered trademarks of Atheros Communications, Inc....your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Microsoft, Outlook...
...personal and non-commercial activity or was obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its ...trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in and recycling programs. For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green. Secure Digital and SD are registered trademarks of Atheros Communications, Inc....your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Microsoft, Outlook...
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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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.... NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use external power or to a power outlet (even if your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. These components include, but...
.... NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use external power or to a power outlet (even if your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. These components include, but...
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... external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 88) Product registration can be connected to the Internet. NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on ...Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. 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, and ...
... external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 88) Product registration can be connected to the Internet. NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on ...Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. 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, and ...
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...page 50. You may be hot. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of data. The... surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. Installing a memory module with enough memory to follow these directions could result in good condition. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before ...
...page 50. You may be hot. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of data. The... surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. Installing a memory module with enough memory to follow these directions could result in good condition. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before ...
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.... otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on , begin at step 1; Slot B is the bottom slot. You can install one memory module is to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Start button Shut down..., and then place the computer upside down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on the work surface to be installed, it must be lost. If you install or remove...
.... otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on , begin at step 1; Slot B is the bottom slot. You can install one memory module is to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Start button Shut down..., and then place the computer upside down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on the work surface to be installed, it must be lost. If you install or remove...
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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 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.
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... 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 memory module slot cover. Grease or dust on the computer. Getting ... 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. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. Before you handle ...
... 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 memory module slot cover. Grease or dust on the computer. Getting ... 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. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. Before you handle ...
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... on top of the computer. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its connector. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on page 59. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's ...notch with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the underside of one memory module is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module...
... on top of the computer. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its connector. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on page 59. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's ...notch with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the underside of one memory module is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module...
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... 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). (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 place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top...
... 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). (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 place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top...
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...more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the bottom slot. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of the computer. Slot B is turned on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. In this condition, observe the .... ❖ 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 model, Slot A is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is the top slot...
...more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the bottom slot. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of the computer. Slot B is turned on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. In this condition, observe the .... ❖ 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 model, Slot A is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is the top slot...
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...: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If you can damage the computer and the memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 62. In either of the above cases, the... Sleep configuration will be saved. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 52 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra...
...: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If you can damage the computer and the memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 62. In either of the above cases, the... Sleep configuration will be saved. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 52 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra...
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... up normally. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. NOTE If 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... boot back up slightly. If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could be a sign that you...
... up normally. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. NOTE If 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... boot back up slightly. If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could be a sign that you...
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...failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in...computer is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. 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.
...failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in...computer is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. 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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...software, while the computer attempts 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 back up all data from doing things on page 64. The System window appears. NOTE From time to... will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. The following program to make changes to prevent programs or people from C:\Users. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Do you want to allow you to recover your internal storage drive ...
...software, while the computer attempts 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 back up all data from doing things on page 64. The System window appears. NOTE From time to... will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. The following program to make changes to prevent programs or people from C:\Users. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Do you want to allow you to recover your internal storage drive ...
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... the internal storage drive. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 90 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not be using the ...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 main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and...
... the internal storage drive. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 90 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not be using the ...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 main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and...
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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 where you left off. ...using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 97. 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 ...
... 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. ...using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 97. 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 ...
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... mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. The computer saves the status 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 the Shut down menu 2 Click Sleep in the...
... mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. The computer saves the status 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 the Shut down menu 2 Click Sleep in the...