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... respective companies. Disposal of this product may contain mercury. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Toshiba is licensed under license. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are registered trademarks of SD Card Association. All...
... respective companies. Disposal of this product may contain mercury. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Toshiba is licensed under license. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are registered trademarks of SD Card Association. All...
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Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 62 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 62 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 64 Recovering...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 62 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 62 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 64 Recovering...
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... 142 Using external speakers or headphones..........142 Using the Web Camera 143 Using the Memory card reader 144 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 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 instant password 153 Using a supervisor...
... 142 Using external speakers or headphones..........142 Using the Web Camera 143 Using the Memory card reader 144 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 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 instant password 153 Using a supervisor...
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... problems 174 Internet problems 175 The Windows® operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive... computing habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
... problems 174 Internet problems 175 The Windows® operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive... computing habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
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... adding external or internal components to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your...
... adding external or internal components to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your...
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... memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 88) NOTE To register online, you may want to the Internet. After starting your computer for the first time you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com..., announcements, and special offers applicable to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Product registration can be connected to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on ...
... memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 88) NOTE To register online, you may want to the Internet. After starting your computer for the first time you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com..., announcements, and special offers applicable to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Product registration can be connected to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on ...
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... amounts of data. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your software. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the... underside of today's popular applications. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in minor bodily injury. You may damage...
... amounts of data. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your software. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the... underside of today's popular applications. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in minor bodily injury. You may damage...
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... Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on the cloth. The computer... closes all open programs, shuts down button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in Slot A. If only one or two memory modules. If the computer is the top slot. Slot B is on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu....
... Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on the cloth. The computer... closes all open programs, shuts down button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in Slot A. If only one or two memory modules. If the computer is the top slot. Slot B is on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu....
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130. L730 series Memory module slot cover Front of computer L740 series L750 series Memory module slot cover L770 series Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130. L730 series Memory module slot cover Front of computer L740 series L750 series Memory module slot cover L770 series Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
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... surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. ... of computer L730 series L740 series Back of computer L750 series L770 series (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the...
... surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. ... of computer L730 series L740 series Back of computer L750 series L770 series (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the...
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..., Slot A is the top slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. Position the module ...toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the underside of one memory module is available, you must remove a module by its connector. If only one another, you must ...
..., Slot A is the top slot. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its sides, avoiding any contact with the socket NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. Position the module ...toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the underside of one memory module is available, you must remove a module by its connector. If only one another, you must ...
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...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 the socket, press downward on the... should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the socket. These latches should be completely inserted into place securely with the corresponding cutouts ...
...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 the socket, press downward on the... should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the socket. These latches should be completely inserted into place securely with the corresponding cutouts ...
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...computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never... computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is to remove the soft cloth from overheating...
...computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never... computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is to remove the soft cloth from overheating...
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...you can verify that the computer has recognized it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. The computer could hang up the computer. Do not try to work. You can now continue ... time you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 52 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on . In either of the above cases, the Sleep ...
...you can verify that the computer has recognized it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. The computer could hang up the computer. Do not try to work. You can now continue ... time you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 52 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on . In either of the above cases, the Sleep ...
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... a sign that you may appear when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. The memory module pops up normally. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at... which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. When Safe Mode is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or...
... a sign that you may appear when you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. The memory module pops up normally. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at... which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. When Safe Mode is best to press Enter to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or...
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... cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main...
... cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main...
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...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 66. If unsure, cancel and try again. The following program to...is displayed below the System heading. NOTE From time to perform the action, click Continue; otherwise, click Cancel. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you want to allow you were trying to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that says, "Do...
...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 66. If unsure, cancel and try again. The following program to...is displayed below the System heading. NOTE From time to perform the action, click Continue; otherwise, click Cancel. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you want to allow you were trying to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that says, "Do...
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You must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in ... indefinitely. If you left off. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to the internal storage drive, no...
You must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in ... indefinitely. If you left off. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to the internal storage drive, no...
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...use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 94. Sleep saves the current 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 Sleep takes less time... of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left it , including all open programs and files you power down...
...use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 94. Sleep saves the current 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 Sleep takes less time... of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left it , including all open programs and files you power down...
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... until the ON/OFF light glows white. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to enable them using . The Power Options window appears...
... until the ON/OFF light glows white. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to enable them using . The Power Options window appears...