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... for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 Your computer's features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using external...
... for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 Your computer's features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using external...
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... 143 Removing a PC Card 143 Setting up a PC Card for your computer .........144 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 144 Inserting memory media 145 Removing memory media 145 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 147 TOSHIBA Assist 148 Connect 149 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 149 Optimize 149 Setting passwords 150 Using an instant password 150 Using a supervisor...
... 143 Removing a PC Card 143 Setting up a PC Card for your computer .........144 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 144 Inserting memory media 145 Removing memory media 145 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 147 TOSHIBA Assist 148 Connect 149 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 149 Optimize 149 Setting passwords 150 Using an instant password 150 Using a supervisor...
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... the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key 157 Viewing existing key assignments 159 Changing or removing existing key assignments 159 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 160 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........160 TOSHIBA Power Management 162 Preset Power Profiles 163 Quickly creating a new power profile 163 Customizing a power profile 164 Mouse Utility 164...
... the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key 157 Viewing existing key assignments 159 Changing or removing existing key assignments 159 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 160 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........160 TOSHIBA Power Management 162 Preset Power Profiles 163 Quickly creating a new power profile 163 Customizing a power profile 164 Mouse Utility 164...
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...hardware conflict 190 A plan of action 190 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....191 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........192 Memory problems 194 Power and the batteries 195 Keyboard problems 197 Display problems 198 Disk drive problems 200 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or ...216 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 217 If you need further assistance 223 Before you contact Toshiba 223 Contacting Toshiba 224 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 225 Toshiba's worldwide offices 225 Appendix A: Hot Keys 227 Volume Mute 227 Password security 228 Without a password 228...
...hardware conflict 190 A plan of action 190 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....191 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........192 Memory problems 194 Power and the batteries 195 Keyboard problems 197 Display problems 198 Disk drive problems 200 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or ...216 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 217 If you need further assistance 223 Before you contact Toshiba 223 Contacting Toshiba 224 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 225 Toshiba's worldwide offices 225 Appendix A: Hot Keys 227 Volume Mute 227 Password security 228 Without a password 228...
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... sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The fan draws in by the cooling fan. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum.
... sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The fan draws in by the cooling fan. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum.
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... Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 144) After starting your software. See "Setting up your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse... drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 69) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 142) ❖ Install flash memory cards (see "Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot" on page 44.
... Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 144) After starting your software. See "Setting up your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse... drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 69) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 142) ❖ Install flash memory cards (see "Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot" on page 44.
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...comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Sample turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you turn on the computer for ...the first time, do not turn off light on the system indicator panel glow blue-about one second. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 3 Press and hold the power button in until the power button and the on/off the power again until ...
...comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Sample turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you turn on the computer for ...the first time, do not turn off light on the system indicator panel glow blue-about one second. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 3 Press and hold the power button in until the power button and the on/off the power again until ...
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..., the module, or both. See "Setting up your software. An additional memory module can be lost. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on memory options, check the accessories information that is in the memory module slot on page 44. You will need a standard Phillips No. 1... memory module slots. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for this happens, let the module cool to room temperature before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba ...
..., the module, or both. See "Setting up your software. An additional memory module can be lost. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on memory options, check the accessories information that is in the memory module slot on page 44. You will need a standard Phillips No. 1... memory module slots. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for this happens, let the module cool to room temperature before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba ...
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... slot cover. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, then Turn 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 "Turn Off or Shut Down" on page 118. 5 Close the display panel and turn ... Down, depending on the system (for more information, see "Changing the main battery" on page 70). 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on, begin at step 1;
... slot cover. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, then Turn 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 "Turn Off or Shut Down" on page 118. 5 Close the display panel and turn ... Down, depending on the system (for more information, see "Changing the main battery" on page 70). 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on, begin at step 1;
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... cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can damage the memory module. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its antistatic packaging.... Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up. Before you may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector on the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 56 Getting Started ...
... cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can damage the memory module. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its antistatic packaging.... Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up. Before you may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector on the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 56 Getting Started ...
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clip clip Sample inserting the memory module into the socket 12 Check that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket. Front of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Sample inserting the memory module into the slot 11 Hold the memory module by its edges so that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips. Sample aligning the module into the socket
clip clip Sample inserting the memory module into the socket 12 Check that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket. Front of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Sample inserting the memory module into the slot 11 Hold the memory module by its edges so that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips. Sample aligning the module into the socket
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... cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. The memory module should be completely inserted into place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery..." on either side of the memory module snap into position. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into the socket and level when secured in place. The clips on page...
... cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. The memory module should be completely inserted into place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery..." on either side of the memory module snap into position. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into the socket and level when secured in place. The clips on page...
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... following message appears when you turn the power on again. The following : Press the power button and hold it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Checking total... memory" on page 61. In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized...
... following message appears when you turn the power on again. The following : Press the power button and hold it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Checking total... memory" on page 61. In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized...
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... the computer to a 45 degree angle and slide it out of computer Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information ...on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Front of ...
... the computer to a 45 degree angle and slide it out of computer Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information ...on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Front of ...
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...the page, push your finger forward on the TouchPad in the preferred direction. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small,... smooth square cutout located in front of a finger. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 61 Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the stroke of the...
...the page, push your finger forward on the TouchPad in the preferred direction. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small,... smooth square cutout located in front of a finger. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 61 Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the stroke of the...
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... consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning the computer off. ❖ 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 when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up...
... consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning the computer off. ❖ 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 when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up...
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... left off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you were using. If you power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on Standby...
... left off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you were using. If you power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on Standby...
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... activated. Your work " on page 91 for details. 81 See "Saving your software documentation for further information. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals.
... activated. Your work " on page 91 for details. 81 See "Saving your software documentation for further information. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals.
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... system configuration settings and the current time and date information. 107 Mobile Computing Running the computer on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Changes to the main battery, you may also have an optional second battery (not included with you. If you travel...is turned off . Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. For more information on battery power The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for use the...
... system configuration settings and the current time and date information. 107 Mobile Computing Running the computer on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Changes to the main battery, you may also have an optional second battery (not included with you. If you travel...is turned off . Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. For more information on battery power The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for use the...
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... is fully charged, we recommend that the battery charges to store your computer's configuration settings. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely.
... is fully charged, we recommend that the battery charges to store your computer's configuration settings. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely.