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... first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 Your computer's features and specifications ....50 Turning on the power 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery...
... first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 Your computer's features and specifications ....50 Turning on the power 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery...
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... Inserting an ExpressCard 132 Removing an ExpressCard 133 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 134 Inserting memory media 134 Removing memory media 135 Chapter 5: Utilities 136 TOSHIBA Assist 137 Connect 138 Secure 139 Protect & Fix 140 Optimize 141 TOSHIBA Application Installer 142 Setting passwords 143 Using an instant password 143 Using a supervisor password 144...
... Inserting an ExpressCard 132 Removing an ExpressCard 133 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 134 Inserting memory media 134 Removing memory media 135 Chapter 5: Utilities 136 TOSHIBA Assist 137 Connect 138 Secure 139 Protect & Fix 140 Optimize 141 TOSHIBA Application Installer 142 Setting passwords 143 Using an instant password 143 Using a supervisor password 144...
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... 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 or internal storage drive problems ..........171 Optical drive problems 173 Sound... habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
... 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 or internal storage drive problems ..........171 Optical drive problems 173 Sound... habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
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... with your computer. Getting Started 43 Setting up your software" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. To use it.
... with your computer. Getting Started 43 Setting up your software" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. To use it.
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...an ExpressCard® (see "Using an ExpressCard®" on your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 44. NOTE To register online, you must be ...completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by double-clicking the Toshiba Resources icon on page ...
...an ExpressCard® (see "Using an ExpressCard®" on your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 44. NOTE To register online, you must be ...completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by double-clicking the Toshiba Resources icon on page ...
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Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 44. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular ...
Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 44. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular ...
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...Slot B is in good condition. If only one or two memory modules. NOTE For this procedure. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the ...computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the top slot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may damage the computer, the module, or both. Allow the module to cool to room...
...Slot B is in good condition. If only one or two memory modules. NOTE For this procedure. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the ...computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the top slot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may damage the computer, the module, or both. Allow the module to cool to room...
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... off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in the lower-right corner 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 , begin at step... 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer ...
... off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in the lower-right corner 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 , begin at step... 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer ...
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...you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on page 57. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Grease or dust on... without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and ...
...you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on page 57. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Grease or dust on... without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and ...
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...this model Slot A is the top slot. 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 its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. Position the module toward the socket, ...notch with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the socket Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle...
...this model Slot A is the top slot. 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 its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. Position the module toward the socket, ...notch with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the socket Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle...
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...into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the module. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. These latches should be installed in the side of the socket. Front of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample ...Illustration) Inserting the memory module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be completely inserted into position. If the latches and cutouts do...
...into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the module. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. These latches should be installed in the side of the socket. Front of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample ...Illustration) Inserting the memory module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be completely inserted into position. If the latches and cutouts do...
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..., see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 52 to shut down the... computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory" on . Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and ...
..., see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 52 to shut down the... computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory" on . Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and ...
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... module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. The memory module pops up normally. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is... highlighted, it out of the slot. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to a 30-degree angle and slide it is best to press Enter to go into...
... module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. The memory module pops up normally. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is... highlighted, it out of the slot. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to a 30-degree angle and slide it is best to press Enter to go into...
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...programs or people from doing things on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). otherwise, click Cancel. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. NOTE From time to... continue." If unsure, cancel and try again. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. If you can check that the computer has recognized the change. Getting Started 59 Adding...
...programs or people from doing things on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). otherwise, click Cancel. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. NOTE From time to... continue." If unsure, cancel and try again. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. If you can check that the computer has recognized the change. Getting Started 59 Adding...
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... must turn off ) to lose your computer. If you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
... must turn off ) to lose your computer. If you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
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... Hibernation: ❖ While in which you left off the computer using . If you change your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your mind and decide to continue working after all open programs and files you left it...
... Hibernation: ❖ While in which you left off the computer using . If you change your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your mind and decide to continue working after all open programs and files you left it...
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...choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up... the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all open documents and programs 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 ...
...choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up... the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all open documents and programs 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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... an amount of these methods, you first need to enable them using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Shut Down menu appears...
... an amount of these methods, you first need to enable them using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Shut Down menu appears...
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Your work " on page 93 for details. 86 See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See your file to the internal storage drive. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are ...
Your work " on page 93 for details. 86 See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See your file to the internal storage drive. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are ...
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... may fail to be replaced. Battery Notice Battery life may cause the battery meter to retain a charge. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to let the ...battery fully discharge each time. Recharge time varies depending on usage. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maintaining your Toshiba computer. However, for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see "Power Plans" on page 113. For more than a...
... may fail to be replaced. Battery Notice Battery life may cause the battery meter to retain a charge. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to let the ...battery fully discharge each time. Recharge time varies depending on usage. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maintaining your Toshiba computer. However, for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see "Power Plans" on page 113. For more than a...