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...to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in the United States and/or other countries. Disposal of this product may contain mercury. Wi-Fi is licensed under license. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Duo, and are ...trademarks of Sony Corporation. 28 Trademarks Tecra, AccuPoint, and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. and/or Toshiba Corporation. ExpressCard is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Intel,...
...to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in the United States and/or other countries. Disposal of this product may contain mercury. Wi-Fi is licensed under license. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Duo, and are ...trademarks of Sony Corporation. 28 Trademarks Tecra, AccuPoint, and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. and/or Toshiba Corporation. ExpressCard is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Intel,...
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30 Contents Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 60 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended ...Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 76 Using the touch pad 77 Adjusting touch pad settings 81 Scrolling with the touch pad 81 Control...
30 Contents Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 60 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended ...Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 76 Using the touch pad 77 Adjusting touch pad settings 81 Scrolling with the touch pad 81 Control...
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... an ExpressCard 141 Removing an ExpressCard 142 Using the Memory card reader 142 Inserting memory media 143 Removing memory media 144 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 145 Using the expansion port 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix ...150 Optimize 151 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 Setting passwords 153 Using an ...
... an ExpressCard 141 Removing an ExpressCard 142 Using the Memory card reader 142 Inserting memory media 143 Removing memory media 144 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 145 Using the expansion port 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix ...150 Optimize 151 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 Setting passwords 153 Using an ...
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... Authentication Utility 171 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 172 Fingerprint reader limitations 174 TOSHIBA eco Utility 175 TOSHIBA Service Station 176 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 176 ConfigFree 177 Getting Started 177 ConfigFree® Utilities 178 Chapter 6: If Something Goes...186 The Windows® operating system can help you 186 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 187 Checking device properties 187 Memory problems 188 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 190 Disk or storage drive problems 192 Error-checking...
... Authentication Utility 171 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 172 Fingerprint reader limitations 174 TOSHIBA eco Utility 175 TOSHIBA Service Station 176 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 176 ConfigFree 177 Getting Started 177 ConfigFree® Utilities 178 Chapter 6: If Something Goes...186 The Windows® operating system can help you 186 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 187 Checking device properties 187 Memory problems 188 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 190 Disk or storage drive problems 192 Error-checking...
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... block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and an ExpressCard®. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL...
... block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and an ExpressCard®. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL...
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... operating system has loaded completely. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software setup choices. 50 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to complete Product Registration...
... operating system has loaded completely. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software setup choices. 50 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to complete Product Registration...
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... packaged with your software. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on may also be hot. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 50. You can...applications. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may want to run most of data. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for...
... packaged with your software. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on may also be hot. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 50. You can...applications. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may want to run most of data. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for...
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... the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in Slot A. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be lost. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on ...the cloth. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the Start...
... the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in Slot A. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be lost. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on ...the cloth. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the Start...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 128. Back 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. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 128. Back 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. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
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... Slot B is the bottom slot. 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 the connector may have built up. Static electricity can retrieve them ... you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to be installed in a safe place so that you can damage the memory module. NOTE If no memory slot is to discharge any static electricity you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module.
... Slot B is the bottom slot. 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 the connector may have built up. Static electricity can retrieve them ... you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to be installed in a safe place so that you can damage the memory module. NOTE If no memory slot is to discharge any static electricity you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module.
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...the side of the module. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket 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 ...
...the side of the module. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket 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 ...
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... see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be installed in place. Slot B... Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is to be installed, it must be completely inserted into position....
... see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be installed in place. Slot B... Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is to be installed, it must be completely inserted into position....
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... has recognized it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 60. In this condition, observe the... computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in "Checking total memory" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC...
... has recognized it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 60. In this condition, observe the... computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in "Checking total memory" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC...
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... which time Windows® should boot back up normally. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the... pops up the next time you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. You can damage the computer and the memory module. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on top of one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved...
... which time Windows® should boot back up normally. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the... pops up the next time you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. You can damage the computer and the memory module. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on top of one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved...
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Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is connected to remove the soft ...cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe...
Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is connected to remove the soft ...cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe...
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...time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. If unsure, cancel and try again. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that says, "Do you want to allow you were trying to work. 60 Getting Started Recovering the ..., Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 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 62. If you to prevent programs or people from doing things on your ...
...time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. If unsure, cancel and try again. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that says, "Do you want to allow you were trying to work. 60 Getting Started Recovering the ..., Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 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 62. If you to prevent programs or people from doing things on your ...
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... turning off the computer: Shut down option to turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more...option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down completely, but it , including all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely.
... turning off the computer: Shut down option to turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more...option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down completely, but it , including all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely.
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...Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state 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 off ...left it, including all open documents and programs to enter Hibernation mode. Getting Started 89 Turning off the computer For information on how 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...
...Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state 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 off ...left it, including all open documents and programs to enter Hibernation mode. Getting Started 89 Turning off the computer For information on how 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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Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using . The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options ...
Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using . The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options ...
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... since you last saved. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. This feature saves your work " on page 106 for details...
... since you last saved. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. This feature saves your work " on page 106 for details...