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...Toshiba supports various trade-in the United States and other countries. ExpressCard is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Synaptics, Inc. TouchPad is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. 29 Trademarks Satellite... HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation...
...Toshiba supports various trade-in the United States and other countries. ExpressCard is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Synaptics, Inc. TouchPad is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. 29 Trademarks Satellite... HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation...
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Contents 31 Turning on the power 51 Setting up your software 52 Registering your computer with Toshiba 52 Adding optional external devices 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 62 Recovering...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 51 Setting up your software 52 Registering your computer with Toshiba 52 Adding optional external devices 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 62 Recovering...
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... Using an ExpressCard 145 Inserting an ExpressCard 145 Removing an ExpressCard 146 Using the Memory Card Reader 146 Inserting memory media 147 Removing memory media 147 Using the i.LINK® port 148 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 148 Chapter 5: Utilities 149 TOSHIBA Assist 150 Connect 151 Secure 152 Protect & Fix 153 Optimize 154...
... Using an ExpressCard 145 Inserting an ExpressCard 145 Removing an ExpressCard 146 Using the Memory Card Reader 146 Inserting memory media 147 Removing memory media 147 Using the i.LINK® port 148 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 148 Chapter 5: Utilities 149 TOSHIBA Assist 150 Connect 151 Secure 152 Protect & Fix 153 Optimize 154...
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... password 156 Using a supervisor password 157 Using a user password 158 Deleting a user password 159 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 160 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 161 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 162 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........163 Mouse Utility 164 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 165 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 168 Starting the USB Sleep and...
... password 156 Using a supervisor password 157 Using a user password 158 Deleting a user password 159 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 160 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 161 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 162 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........163 Mouse Utility 164 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 165 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 168 Starting the USB Sleep and...
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... problems 187 Internet problems 188 The Windows® operating system can help you 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 189 Checking device properties 189 Memory problems 190 Power and the batteries 191 Keyboard problems 192 Display problems 192 Disk or storage drive problems 194 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive... computing habits 203 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 204 If you need further assistance 209 Before you contact Toshiba 209 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 Toshiba's worldwide offices 211
... problems 187 Internet problems 188 The Windows® operating system can help you 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 189 Checking device properties 189 Memory problems 190 Power and the batteries 191 Keyboard problems 192 Display problems 192 Disk or storage drive problems 194 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive... computing habits 203 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 204 If you need further assistance 209 Before you contact Toshiba 209 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 Toshiba's worldwide offices 211
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... computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor.
... computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor.
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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 product. 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 product. Product registration can be connected to the...
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... run most of data. You can be installed in minor bodily injury. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may want to room temperature before they have cooled. You may be hot. Installing...
... run most of data. You can be installed in minor bodily injury. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may want to room temperature before they have cooled. You may be hot. Installing...
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...display panel and turn off the computer using the Start menu. If only one memory module is to step 3. 1 Click Start. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Slot A. The computer closes all open programs,... shuts down button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer ...
...display panel and turn off the computer using the Start menu. If only one memory module is to step 3. 1 Click Start. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Slot A. The computer closes all open programs,... shuts down button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer ...
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... a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Memory module slot cover Back of computer (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...
... a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Memory module slot cover Back of computer (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...
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...NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. If only one another, you must be installed, it must remove a module by its...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. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of one memory module is available, you must remove the...
...NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. If only one another, you must be installed, it must remove a module by its...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. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of one memory module is available, you must remove the...
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... module to seat the module into the latches 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 position. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. These...
... module to seat the module into the latches 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 position. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. These...
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...more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module is to work. If only one memory module installed for the computer to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the... it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 128. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model...
...more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module is to work. If only one memory module installed for the computer to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the... it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 128. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model...
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... module first before removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut... down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The computer could be a sign that you may appear when you turn it is highlighted, then press Enter. In either of the...
... module first before removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut... down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The computer could be a sign that you may appear when you turn it is highlighted, then press Enter. In either of the...
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... installed for the computer 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 battery. To do this: ❖ Click Start, Control ...Panel, System and Security, and then The System window appears. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Back of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page ...
... installed for the computer 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 battery. To do this: ❖ Click Start, Control ...Panel, System and Security, and then The System window appears. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Back of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page ...
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... Hibernation mode shuts the computer 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: Shut down command....Before using the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. You must turn off your computer in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Getting Started Turning off the computer 85 Options for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your files...
... Hibernation mode shuts the computer 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: Shut down command....Before using the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. You must turn off your computer in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Getting Started Turning off the computer 85 Options for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your files...
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... to consider when 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.... ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is stored in memory, you will try to enter Hibernation mode.
... to consider when 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.... ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is stored in memory, you will try to enter Hibernation mode.
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... in the pop-up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the computer 91 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. The computer saves the status of the Start menu. Getting Started Turning off the display, and...
... in the pop-up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. The computer returns to the memory, turns off the computer 91 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. The computer saves the status of the Start menu. Getting Started Turning off the display, and...
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... goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work since you last saved. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work frequently. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. Chapter 2 Learning...
... goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work since you last saved. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work frequently. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. Chapter 2 Learning...
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...), for better accuracy of the battery meter, it is helpful to work with your Toshiba computer. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month. Please see "Power Plans" on page 124...For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that stores your battery" on page 131 for procedures. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that you are achieved on select models and configurations tested by the design of publication. Battery Notice Battery life may not charge while...
...), for better accuracy of the battery meter, it is helpful to work with your Toshiba computer. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month. Please see "Power Plans" on page 124...For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that stores your battery" on page 131 for procedures. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that you are achieved on select models and configurations tested by the design of publication. Battery Notice Battery life may not charge while...