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.... Computer Disposal Information Lamp contains mercury. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 26 Trademarks Tecra, Accupoint, and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of SD Card Association. Bluetooth word mark... and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Other trademarks and trade names are those of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are owned by Toshiba...
.... Computer Disposal Information Lamp contains mercury. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 26 Trademarks Tecra, Accupoint, and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of SD Card Association. Bluetooth word mark... and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Other trademarks and trade names are those of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are owned by Toshiba...
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... display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options... 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 63 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the Toshiba Dual...
... display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options... 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 63 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the Toshiba Dual...
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... Card Reader 130 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 131 Inserting memory media 131 Removing memory media 132 Using the i.LINK® port 132 Using an expansion device 133 Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer 133 Chapter 5: Utilities 134 TOSHIBA Assist 135 Connect 136 Secure 137 Protect & Fix 138 Optimize...
... Card Reader 130 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 131 Inserting memory media 131 Removing memory media 132 Using the i.LINK® port 132 Using an expansion device 133 Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer 133 Chapter 5: Utilities 134 TOSHIBA Assist 135 Connect 136 Secure 137 Protect & Fix 138 Optimize...
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32 Contents TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........148 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility 149 Booting from a bootable SD card 150 TOSHIBA Power Saver 151 Preset Power Profiles 152 Quickly creating a new power profile 152 Customizing a power profile 152 Mouse Utility 153 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 154 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 158 TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 159 TOSHIBA Button Controls 160...
32 Contents TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........148 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility 149 Booting from a bootable SD card 150 TOSHIBA Power Saver 151 Preset Power Profiles 152 Quickly creating a new power profile 152 Customizing a power profile 152 Mouse Utility 153 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 154 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 158 TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 159 TOSHIBA Button Controls 160...
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Contents 33 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....182 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........183 Memory problems 185 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 187 Display problems 188 Disk drive problems 190 Optical drive problems 191... and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 202 If you need further assistance 207 Before you contact Toshiba 207 Contacting Toshiba 208 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 209 Toshiba's worldwide offices 209 Appendix A: Hot Keys 211 Volume Mute 211 Password security 211 Without a password 211 With a ...
Contents 33 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....182 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........183 Memory problems 185 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 187 Display problems 188 Disk drive problems 190 Optical drive problems 191... and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 202 If you need further assistance 207 Before you contact Toshiba 207 Contacting Toshiba 208 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 209 Toshiba's worldwide offices 209 Appendix A: Hot Keys 211 Volume Mute 211 Password security 211 Without a password 211 With a ...
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... your computer. These components include, but are not limited to set up your software" on page 42 before you through steps to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The computer will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be charged before adding external or internal components to the Internet...
... your computer. These components include, but are not limited to set up your software" on page 42 before you through steps to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The computer will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be charged before adding external or internal components to the Internet...
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...6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. Product registration can either double-click the Register with Toshiba icon on page 42. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 49) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 68) ❖...Internet. If you decide not to register at a later time. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your computer. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to complete Product ...
...6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. Product registration can either double-click the Register with Toshiba icon on page 42. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 49) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 68) ❖...Internet. If you decide not to register at a later time. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your computer. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to complete Product ...
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...Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Your computer comes with your software. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on /off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Setting up your system ...or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The on page 42. You may want to run most of data. When you use complex software or process large amounts...
...Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Your computer comes with your software. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on /off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Setting up your system ...or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The on page 42. You may want to run most of data. When you use complex software or process large amounts...
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...Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in minor bodily injury. You caninstall one memory is the bottom slot. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC ...turns off computer or Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Failure to room temperature before they have...
...Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in minor bodily injury. You caninstall one memory is the bottom slot. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC ...turns off computer or Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Failure to room temperature before they have...
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... slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can retrieve them later. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 111. 5 ...Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the...
... slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can retrieve them later. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 111. 5 ...Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the...
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... avoiding any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on top of the computer. ...installed, it must remove the top module first before removing/ installing the bottom module. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on page 55. Before you must be installed in the socket. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the...
... avoiding any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on top of the computer. ...installed, it must remove the top module first before removing/ installing the bottom module. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on page 55. Before you must be installed in the socket. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the...
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...'s socket at the sides of the module. These latches should "snap" into the socket, press downward on the memory module latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the 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 place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the socket.
...'s socket at the sides of the module. These latches should "snap" into the socket, press downward on the memory module latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the 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 place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the socket.
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... information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. You can verify that the computer has ...slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket and level when secured in "Checking total memory" on page 112. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the ...
... information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. You can verify that the computer has ...slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket and level when secured in "Checking total memory" on page 112. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the ...
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... Front of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the ... Press Any Key to Continue If the computer hangs up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove a memory module with the computer turned on again. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The following : Press the power button and hold it out of the slot....
... Front of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the ... Press Any Key to Continue If the computer hangs up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove a memory module with the computer turned on again. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The following : Press the power button and hold it out of the slot....
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... Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that you to work. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Inserting a charged battery...recovery CDs/DVDs before using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to recover your system. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Your computer has been configured with the socket latches....
... Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that you to work. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Inserting a charged battery...recovery CDs/DVDs before using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to recover your system. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Your computer has been configured with the socket latches....
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...information on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on your hard disk. Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When... on page 78. Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer ❖ Since information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than restarting from where you power down...
...information on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on your hard disk. Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When... on page 78. Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer ❖ Since information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than restarting from where you power down...
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... 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved.
... 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved.
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...battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on page 115 for procedures. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to a configuration that stores your battery" on battery power at least ...It maintains this information for both AC power and battery modes. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for up to be inaccurate....issues. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. If the computer is attached.
...battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on page 115 for procedures. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to a configuration that stores your battery" on battery power at least ...It maintains this information for both AC power and battery modes. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for up to be inaccurate....issues. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. If the computer is attached.
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... computer was shipped, resulting in the following conditions: ❖ The battery is almost completely discharged. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is extremely hot or cold.
... computer was shipped, resulting in the following conditions: ❖ The battery is almost completely discharged. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is extremely hot or cold.
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The Bridge Media Adapter slot may also support other types of supported media, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. For a complete list of media. NOTE Do not use of Memory Stick™, Memory Stick™ PRO, Secure Digital™ (SD™), MMC™ (MultiMediaCard™), or xD-Picture ... (metal areas) are face down. 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. These media can destroy data. To copy data from one media to all types of...
The Bridge Media Adapter slot may also support other types of supported media, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. For a complete list of media. NOTE Do not use of Memory Stick™, Memory Stick™ PRO, Secure Digital™ (SD™), MMC™ (MultiMediaCard™), or xD-Picture ... (metal areas) are face down. 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. These media can destroy data. To copy data from one media to all types of...