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... brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Computer Disposal Information This product ...MMC are trademarks or registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. 26 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are owned by Toshiba is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States ...
... brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Computer Disposal Information This product ...MMC are trademarks or registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. 26 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are owned by Toshiba is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States ...
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... first time 46 Opening the display panel 46 Your computer's features and specifications ....47 Turning on the power 47 Adding memory (optional 48 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 58 Hard Disk Drive...
... first time 46 Opening the display panel 46 Your computer's features and specifications ....47 Turning on the power 47 Adding memory (optional 48 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 58 Hard Disk Drive...
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... ExpressCard 132 Inserting an ExpressCard 132 Removing an ExpressCard 132 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 133 Inserting memory media 133 Removing memory media 134 Using the i.LINK® port 135 Chapter 5: Utilities 136 TOSHIBA Assist 137 Connect 138 Secure 139 Protect & Fix 140 Optimize 141 Setting passwords 142 Using an instant password...
... ExpressCard 132 Inserting an ExpressCard 132 Removing an ExpressCard 132 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 133 Inserting memory media 133 Removing memory media 134 Using the i.LINK® port 135 Chapter 5: Utilities 136 TOSHIBA Assist 137 Connect 138 Secure 139 Protect & Fix 140 Optimize 141 Setting passwords 142 Using an instant password...
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32 Contents CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 152 TOSHIBA Accessibility 153 ConfigFree 154 Getting Started 154 ConfigFree Utilities 155 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 158 Problems that are easy to fix 158 Problems when ... problems 163 The Windows® operating system can help you 164 Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 Optical drive problems 173 Sound system problems 174...
32 Contents CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 152 TOSHIBA Accessibility 153 ConfigFree 154 Getting Started 154 ConfigFree Utilities 155 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 158 Problems that are easy to fix 158 Problems when ... problems 163 The Windows® operating system can help you 164 Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 Optical drive problems 173 Sound system problems 174...
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... background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. See "Connecting to your software setup choices. Getting Started 41 Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must...
... background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. See "Connecting to your software setup choices. Getting Started 41 Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must...
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...your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you must be completed during the initial start up your software" on page 130) NOTE To register online, you can be connected to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 48)...page 69) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 41. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your computer for the first time you decide not to register at a later time. See "Setting up your software....
...your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you must be completed during the initial start up your software" on page 130) NOTE To register online, you can be connected to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 48)...page 69) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 41. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your computer for the first time you decide not to register at a later time. See "Setting up your software....
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...devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 41. You will load automatically. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and hold the power button in the memory module slots on the base of data. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see... the computer for this procedure. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. When you use complex software or process large amounts of the computer. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in until the on/off the power again until the ...
...devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 41. You will load automatically. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and hold the power button in the memory module slots on the base of data. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see... the computer for this procedure. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. When you use complex software or process large amounts of the computer. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in until the on/off the power again until the ...
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... touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. Slot B is the top slot.If only one or two memory modules. Allow the module to cool to be installed, it . To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is to room ...could result in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. Failure to the lock button in minor bodily injury. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. NOTE For this model Slot A is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in ...
... touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. Slot B is the top slot.If only one or two memory modules. Allow the module to cool to be installed, it . To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is to room ...could result in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. Failure to the lock button in minor bodily injury. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. NOTE For this model Slot A is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in ...
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... to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate...
... to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate...
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...or dust on the connector may have built up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on top of the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is the top slot.If only one another, you can damage the memory module. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the... connector's notch with the socket Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of one memory module is the bottom slot. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on page 53. Static electricity can retrieve them later. NOTE For ...
...or dust on the connector may have built up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on top of the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is the top slot.If only one another, you can damage the memory module. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the... connector's notch with the socket Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of one memory module is the bottom slot. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on page 53. Static electricity can retrieve them later. NOTE For ...
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If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket. These latches should... be completely inserted into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in the side of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the...
If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket. These latches should... be completely inserted into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in the side of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the...
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...computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Slot B is the top slot.If only one memory module installed for the computer to work. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 55. For more information on inserting the... that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is to be installed, it must have at least one...
...computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Slot B is the top slot.If only one memory module installed for the computer to work. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 55. For more information on inserting the... that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is to be installed, it must have at least one...
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... Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is highlighted, then press Enter. The memory module pops up the next time you must remove the top module first before... the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is in memory will not be a sign that you may need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on . 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on top of one of the ...
... Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is highlighted, then press Enter. The memory module pops up the next time you must remove the top module first before... the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is in memory will not be a sign that you may need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on . 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on top of one of the ...
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...has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it... out of the slot. 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 page 113. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the ...
...has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it... out of the slot. 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 page 113. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the ...
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... the computer for several days or if you to fully charge the main battery. It is off) to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 70 Getting Started Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option available for a while. If...
... the computer for several days or if you to fully charge the main battery. It is off) to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 70 Getting Started Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option available for a while. If...
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... you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on how to hard disk. For information on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to the state...
... you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on how to hard disk. For information on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to the state...
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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 while the computer is in which you power down the computer. If you left off the... computer will be lost. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will try 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...
... 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 while the computer is in which you power down the computer. If you left off the... computer will be lost. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will try 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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... can also specify an amount of the Start menu. The Power Options window appears. To use any of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. The computer saves the status...
... can also specify an amount of the Start menu. The Power Options window appears. To use any of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. The computer saves the status...
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... working, you save feature that can be activated. See "Saving your file to the disk. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work frequently. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Your...
... working, you save feature that can be activated. See "Saving your file to the disk. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work frequently. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Your...
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...depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of publication. Recharge time varies depending on page 115 for an extended period (more information about Windows® power...not charge while the computer is attached. Use only batteries designed to retain a charge. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your Toshiba notebook computer. The RTC battery charges only while the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC ...
...depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of publication. Recharge time varies depending on page 115 for an extended period (more information about Windows® power...not charge while the computer is attached. Use only batteries designed to retain a charge. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your Toshiba notebook computer. The RTC battery charges only while the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC ...