User Guide
Page 27
... first time 45 Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options 58 Installing drivers and...
... first time 45 Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options 58 Installing drivers and...
User Guide
Page 30
... Card 133 Setting up a PC Card for your computer .........133 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 134 Inserting memory media 134 Removing memory media 135 Using the i.LINK® port 135 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 136 TOSHIBA Assist 137 Connect 138 Secure 139 Protect & Fix 140 Optimize 141 Setting passwords 142 Using an instant password...
... Card 133 Setting up a PC Card for your computer .........133 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 134 Inserting memory media 134 Removing memory media 135 Using the i.LINK® port 135 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 136 TOSHIBA Assist 137 Connect 138 Secure 139 Protect & Fix 140 Optimize 141 Setting passwords 142 Using an instant password...
User Guide
Page 31
... problems 173 The Windows® operating system can help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183...
... problems 173 The Windows® operating system can help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183...
User Guide
Page 40
... to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
... to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
User Guide
Page 41
...NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 40. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time....process of your computer. Getting Started 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (...
...NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 40. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time....process of your computer. Getting Started 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (...
User Guide
Page 47
... indicator panel glows blue or green (depending on your model)-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on page 40. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Getting Started 47 Adding...
... indicator panel glows blue or green (depending on your model)-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on page 40. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Getting Started 47 Adding...
User Guide
Page 48
...or both. Allow the module to cool to the lock button in the lower-right corner of the computer. 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 the arrow next to... with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; The Shut Down menu appears. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. You will be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure...
...or both. Allow the module to cool to the lock button in the lower-right corner of the computer. 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 the arrow next to... with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; The Shut Down menu appears. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. You will be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure...
User Guide
Page 49
Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. 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 113. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover
Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. 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 113. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover
User Guide
Page 50
... page 53. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. 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...
... page 53. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. 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...
User Guide
Page 51
... into the latches at the sides of the socket. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module 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) ... toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in the socket. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the top edge of one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing ...
... into the latches at the sides of the socket. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module 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) ... toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in the socket. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the top edge of one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing ...
User Guide
Page 52
52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) cutouts in place. The memory module should be completely inserted into position. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in the side of ...computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If the latches and cutouts do not ...
52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) cutouts in place. The memory module should be completely inserted into position. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in the side of ...computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If the latches and cutouts do not ...
User Guide
Page 53
...the Sleep configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in memory will not be lost. The computer could hang... recognized it on and data in "Installing a memory module" on page 56. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory" on page 48 to work. You can damage the computer and the memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you...
...the Sleep configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in memory will not be lost. The computer could hang... recognized it on and data in "Installing a memory module" on page 56. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory" on page 48 to work. You can damage the computer and the memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you...
User Guide
Page 54
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. The memory module pops up normally. NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. If one another, ...® should boot back up slightly. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen appears when you turn on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is ...
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. The memory module pops up normally. NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. If one another, ...® should boot back up slightly. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen appears when you turn on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is ...
User Guide
Page 55
Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot.
Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot.
User Guide
Page 56
... custom sized partition, leaving extra space to perform the action, click Continue; 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can : ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your system. Using the HDD Recovery, you ... Your computer has been configured with the socket latches. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the computer has recognized the change. If unsure, cancel and try again. NOTE It...
... custom sized partition, leaving extra space to perform the action, click Continue; 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can : ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your system. Using the HDD Recovery, you ... Your computer has been configured with the socket latches. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the computer has recognized the change. If unsure, cancel and try again. NOTE It...
User Guide
Page 73
...lights are retained indefinitely. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). You must turn off your computer in order to upgrade your computer. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate... command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the Shut Down option to maintain the saved information, ...
...lights are retained indefinitely. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). You must turn off your computer in order to upgrade your computer. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate... command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you left it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the Shut Down option to maintain the saved information, ...
User Guide
Page 74
...choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you left off. For information on using the Sleep command...left it, including all open documents and programs to your work first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period 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 ...
...choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you left off. For information on using the Sleep command...left it, including all open documents and programs to your work first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period 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 ...
User Guide
Page 79
... menu appears. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using . The computer saves the status of these methods, you first need to memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode. To use any of all open programs and files to enable them in the Power Options...
... menu appears. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using . The computer saves the status of these methods, you first need to memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode. To use any of all open programs and files to enable them in the Power Options...
User Guide
Page 84
... all work " on a regular basis. See "Saving your work stays in a safe place. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. It is easy to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work frequently. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some...
... all work " on a regular basis. See "Saving your work stays in a safe place. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. It is easy to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work frequently. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some...
User Guide
Page 103
... time and date information. If the computer is consuming full power. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Battery may fail to perform at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the ...computer on battery power at least once a month. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is powered on ...
... time and date information. If the computer is consuming full power. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Battery may fail to perform at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the ...computer on battery power at least once a month. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is powered on ...