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... Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. Model: Satellite Pro® L510 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE...
... Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. Model: Satellite Pro® L510 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE...
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.... (The telephone number provided may be required. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is to make any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures.
.... (The telephone number provided may be required. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is to make any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures.
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...partition 65 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 68 Creating recovery DVDs/media 70 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 73 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 75 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 76 Installing drivers and applications 77 Using the TouchPad 77 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices 80 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 81 Adjusting the quality of the external display 82 Using an external keyboard 82 Using a mouse 82 Connecting...
...partition 65 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 68 Creating recovery DVDs/media 70 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 73 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 75 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 76 Installing drivers and applications 77 Using the TouchPad 77 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices 80 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 81 Adjusting the quality of the external display 82 Using an external keyboard 82 Using a mouse 82 Connecting...
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... computer is the top slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. If only one or two memory modules. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down...
... computer is the top slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. If only one or two memory modules. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down...
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... static electricity you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in Slot A. If only one another, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on top of one memory module is the top slot. Static electricity can retrieve...
... static electricity you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in Slot A. If only one another, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on top of one memory module is the top slot. Static electricity can retrieve...
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... computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 61. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up the...
... computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 61. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up the...
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... 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. Overheating your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on...
... 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. Overheating your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on...
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... option restores the original factory image to out-of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on your computer without your permission. The System window appears. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are available: Recovery option Recover to your internal storage drive, returning your internal storage drive if necessary. Installed memory (RAM) is displayed below the System heading. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables...
... option restores the original factory image to out-of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on your computer without your permission. The System window appears. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are available: Recovery option Recover to your internal storage drive, returning your internal storage drive if necessary. Installed memory (RAM) is displayed below the System heading. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables...
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...-in the Windows® Control Panel. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by default. If you disable tapping only, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to a live electrical outlet. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is enabled by computer model. NOTE Alternately, you can disable only the tapping feature. The TouchPad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the...
...-in the Windows® Control Panel. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by default. If you disable tapping only, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to a live electrical outlet. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is enabled by computer model. NOTE Alternately, you can disable only the tapping feature. The TouchPad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the...
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... information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to loud sound can harm your disc, try using an application that allows you insert an optical disc into the optical disc drive and the AutoRun feature does not automatically start your hearing. Before putting on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. To do this method, try launching the optical disc manually. If...
... information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to loud sound can harm your disc, try using an application that allows you insert an optical disc into the optical disc drive and the AutoRun feature does not automatically start your hearing. Before putting on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. To do this method, try launching the optical disc manually. If...
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.... 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 152 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA...
.... 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 152 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA...
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...). It also tracks the usage of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). This information...
...). It also tracks the usage of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). This information...
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... your work routine, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To do match, contact Toshiba. If the specifications do this indicates a power mismatch. If you may have to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. See "Contacting Toshiba" on...
... your work routine, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To do match, contact Toshiba. If the specifications do this indicates a power mismatch. If you may have to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. See "Contacting Toshiba" on...
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... device to the device. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which lists resources assigned to another. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is causing a problem. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems 173 2 To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device type...
... device to the device. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which lists resources assigned to another. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is causing a problem. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems 173 2 To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device type...
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... external monitor. Choose a theme for your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. This opens the Personalization window. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. The screen reactivates and allows you are using...
... external monitor. Choose a theme for your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. This opens the Personalization window. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. The screen reactivates and allows you are using...
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... web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to complete the installation successfully. If the device is often necessary to run an installation utility first-before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it was in prior to back up DVD(s) on page 186). For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft...
... web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to complete the installation successfully. If the device is often necessary to run an installation utility first-before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it was in prior to back up DVD(s) on page 186). For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft...
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... your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the screen that saves to create a complete screen image. Hibernation - hot swapping - Compare non-interlaced. hardware - HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control) - One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of many Toshiba computers that represents a function, file, or program. See also Sleep, Suspend. See device. 217 Glossary H hard disk...
... your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the screen that saves to create a complete screen image. Hibernation - hot swapping - Compare non-interlaced. hardware - HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control) - One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of many Toshiba computers that represents a function, file, or program. See also Sleep, Suspend. See device. 217 Glossary H hard disk...
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... changing 122 charge indicator light 48, 116 charge not lasting 175 charging 48, 115 conserving power 119 disposal 127 installing 122, 124 low charge 118 maintaining 126 monitoring power 48, 116 224 not charging 174 notifications 118 power plan 199 power plan hot key 121 real-time clock (RTC) 113, 115 remaining power 117 removing 123 safety precautions 125 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 131 buttons eject, optical disc drive 107 C Call2Recycle™ battery 128 changing...
... changing 122 charge indicator light 48, 116 charge not lasting 175 charging 48, 115 conserving power 119 disposal 127 installing 122, 124 low charge 118 maintaining 126 monitoring power 48, 116 224 not charging 174 notifications 118 power plan 199 power plan hot key 121 real-time clock (RTC) 113, 115 remaining power 117 removing 123 safety precautions 125 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 131 buttons eject, optical disc drive 107 C Call2Recycle™ battery 128 changing...
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... restore 105 saving 102 Fn keys 98 function keys 98 H headphones using 139 Help and Support Windows® operating system 172 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 hot key 201 starting again from 91 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 205 disabling or enabling wireless devices 204 display brightness 203 Hibernation mode 201 keyboard overlays 207 Lock (Instant security) 198 Output (Display switch) 202 power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 volume mute 197 Zoom (Display resolution) 206 zooming in 207 zooming out 207 Hot Key Cards 193 Hot key functions...
... restore 105 saving 102 Fn keys 98 function keys 98 H headphones using 139 Help and Support Windows® operating system 172 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 hot key 201 starting again from 91 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 205 disabling or enabling wireless devices 204 display brightness 203 Hibernation mode 201 keyboard overlays 207 Lock (Instant security) 198 Output (Display switch) 202 power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 volume mute 197 Zoom (Display resolution) 206 zooming in 207 zooming out 207 Hot Key Cards 193 Hot key functions...
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... 178 Device Manager 172 disk drive is slow 178 display is blank 176 external display not working 177 external monitor 176 faulty memory 173 high-pitched noise 180 Internet bookmarked site not found 172 Internet connection is slow 171 keyboard not responding 167 keyboard produces unexpected characters 175 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 177 modem not receiving or transmitting 181, 182 no sound 180 non-system disk or disk error 168 power and batteries 174...
... 178 Device Manager 172 disk drive is slow 178 display is blank 176 external display not working 177 external monitor 176 faulty memory 173 high-pitched noise 180 Internet bookmarked site not found 172 Internet connection is slow 171 keyboard not responding 167 keyboard produces unexpected characters 175 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 177 modem not receiving or transmitting 181, 182 no sound 180 non-system disk or disk error 168 power and batteries 174...