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..., Inc. Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. As part of Sony Corporation. Bluetooth word...at www.eiae.org. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in this product may contain mercury. 29 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and...
..., Inc. Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. As part of Sony Corporation. Bluetooth word...at www.eiae.org. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in this product may contain mercury. 29 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and...
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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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... The cooling fan location will vary depending on your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Overheating your computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on page 47. Using your computer...
... The cooling fan location will vary depending on your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Overheating your computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on page 47. Using your computer...
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.... Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software When 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. See "Setting up your computer for the first time...
.... Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software When 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. See "Setting up your computer for the first time...
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... module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 145) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Using an ExpressCard®" on page 52. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. Installing...
... module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 145) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Using an ExpressCard®" on page 52. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. Installing...
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54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 127. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and ..." on , begin at step 1; Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down . 5 Remove the main battery. If only one memory module is to step 3. 1 Click Start. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. If you install or remove...
54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 127. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and ..." on , begin at step 1; Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down . 5 Remove the main battery. If only one memory module is to step 3. 1 Click Start. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. If you install or remove...
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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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...or on the underside of the computer. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of "Removing a memory module" on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 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 one memory module is available, you must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket NOTE For this...
...or on the underside of the computer. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of "Removing a memory module" on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 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 one memory module is available, you must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket NOTE For this...
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... edge of the module to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 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... 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 the socket and level when secured in the side of the socket. These latches should be completely inserted into ...
... edge of the module to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 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... 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 the socket and level when secured in the side of the socket. These latches should be completely inserted into ...
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... on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. Slot B is the bottom slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module is to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one... installed for the computer to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 128. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. If you can ...
... on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. Slot B is the bottom slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module is to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one... installed for the computer to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 128. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. If you can ...
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...Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could be a sign that you may appear when you turn it is in "Installing a memory module" on page 53 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. Do not try to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should... If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 Removing a memory module If you need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved...
...Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could be a sign that you may appear when you turn it is in "Installing a memory module" on page 53 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. Do not try to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should... If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 Removing a memory module If you need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved...
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... displayed below the System heading. 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 slot. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 ...Restart the computer. 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 128. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket ...
... displayed below the System heading. 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 slot. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 ...Restart the computer. 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 128. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket ...
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... Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Getting Started Turning off the computer 85 Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again...
... Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Getting Started Turning off the computer 85 Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again...
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...mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 89. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period 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 it... uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 91. Factors to consider when...
...mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 89. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period 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 it... uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 91. Factors to consider when...
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... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer using . Getting Started Turning off the computer 91 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button...
... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer using . Getting Started Turning off the computer 91 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button...
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... drive. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. Your work since you save feature that can be activated. See your...
... drive. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. Your work since you save feature that can be activated. See your...
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...from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at least once a month. Use only batteries designed to work with your system), for up to a month while the computer is ...for better accuracy of publication. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that provides power when you play DVDs while running the computer on battery power at the time of the battery meter, it many...
...from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at least once a month. Use only batteries designed to work with your system), for up to a month while the computer is ...for better accuracy of publication. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that provides power when you play DVDs while running the computer on battery power at the time of the battery meter, it many...