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... display panel 46 Your computer's features and specifications ....47 Turning on the power 47 Adding memory (optional 48 Installing a memory module 49 Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options... 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the Toshiba Dual...
... display panel 46 Your computer's features and specifications ....47 Turning on the power 47 Adding memory (optional 48 Installing a memory module 49 Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options... 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the Toshiba Dual...
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... password 146 Deleting a user password 147 TOSHIBA Security Assist 148 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 150 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 151 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........152 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility 153 Booting from a bootable SD card 154 Mouse Utility 154 Toshiba Hardware Setup 155 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TOSHIBA Button Support 158 CD/DVD Drive...
... password 146 Deleting a user password 147 TOSHIBA Security Assist 148 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 150 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 151 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........152 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility 153 Booting from a bootable SD card 154 Mouse Utility 154 Toshiba Hardware Setup 155 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TOSHIBA Button Support 158 CD/DVD Drive...
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...181 The Windows® operating system can help you 182 Resolving a hardware conflict 182 A plan of action 182 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........183 Memory problems 184 Power and the batteries 185 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 Optical drive problems 190 Sound system problems 191... habits 199 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 200 If you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 205 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 206
...181 The Windows® operating system can help you 182 Resolving a hardware conflict 182 A plan of action 182 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........183 Memory problems 184 Power and the batteries 185 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 Optical drive problems 190 Sound system problems 191... habits 199 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 200 If you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 205 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 206
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... and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
... and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
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After starting your software. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 48) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 67) ... PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 127) Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. NOTE To register online, you must be completed during the initial start up your product. See "Setting up process of...
After starting your software. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 48) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 67) ... PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 127) Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. NOTE To register online, you must be completed during the initial start up your product. See "Setting up process of...
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Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. See "Setting up your software" on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and hold the power button in until the on/off the power again until the ...operating system has loaded completely. You may want to run most of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Adding...
Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. See "Setting up your software" on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and hold the power button in until the on/off the power again until the ...operating system has loaded completely. You may want to run most of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Adding...
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...that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click... before they have cooled. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on may also be lost. Allow the module to cool to follow these directions could result in the lower-right...
...that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click... before they have cooled. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on may also be lost. Allow the module to cool to follow these directions could result in the lower-right...
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... cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off the ...computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 109. 5 ...
... cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off the ...computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 109. 5 ...
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...the screw and the cover in the socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up . Grease or dust on... page 54. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on top of one another, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its sides, avoiding any static electricity you must ...
...the screw and the cover in the socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up . Grease or dust on... page 54. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on top of one another, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its sides, avoiding any static electricity you must ...
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...secured in the side of the module. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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 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 the latches at the sides of the socket. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-...
...secured in the side of the module. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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 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 the latches at the sides of the socket. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-...
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...the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. You can verify...inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. Memory slots Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total...
...the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. You can verify...inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. Memory slots Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total...
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...Safe Mode is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is in Sleep or Hibernation ...mode. 54 Getting Started 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 top of one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be a sign that you...
...Safe Mode is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is in Sleep or Hibernation ...mode. 54 Getting Started 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 top of one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be a sign that you...
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...a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least ... check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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 111. 6 Turn the computer right side up...
...a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least ... check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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 111. 6 Turn the computer right side up...
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...not be using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that does not connect using the Shut Down option to hard disk. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using a USB port on the operating system ...installed, you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory) or to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. You must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is...
...not be using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that does not connect using the Shut Down option to hard disk. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using a USB port on the operating system ...installed, you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory) or to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. You must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is...
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Sleep saves the current 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 ... configuring Hibernation mode" on page 76. If you left off. 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 while the computer is in sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you power down using the...
Sleep saves the current 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 ... configuring Hibernation mode" on page 76. If you left off. 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 while the computer is in sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you power down using the...
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...: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off light glows green. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Sleep. The computer saves the status of the Start...
...: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off light glows green. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Sleep. The computer saves the status of the Start...
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See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning ...
See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning ...
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... turned off , even when AC power is recommended that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on . The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Power management Your computer ships with... power management options preset to a configuration that stores your system), for up to let the battery fully discharge each time. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is attached. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact...
... turned off , even when AC power is recommended that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on . The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Power management Your computer ships with... power management options preset to a configuration that stores your system), for up to let the battery fully discharge each time. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is attached. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact...
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The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is powered off even when the AC adaptor is extremely hot or cold. Leave the power connected and the ...
The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is powered off even when the AC adaptor is extremely hot or cold. Leave the power connected and the ...
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... down. 2 Push the card into the slot correctly, any data saved to another, use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. You could expose the storage area to continue. Insert the card again. The SD indicator light on the... driver is being accessed. To copy data from one or more dialog boxes may appear as "Digital Signature not found (About Secure Digital Emulation from Toshiba)." Exploring Your Computer's Features Using an SD™ card 131 NOTE Do not use the drag-and-drop feature of Windows®.
... down. 2 Push the card into the slot correctly, any data saved to another, use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. You could expose the storage area to continue. Insert the card again. The SD indicator light on the... driver is being accessed. To copy data from one or more dialog boxes may appear as "Digital Signature not found (About Secure Digital Emulation from Toshiba)." Exploring Your Computer's Features Using an SD™ card 131 NOTE Do not use the drag-and-drop feature of Windows®.