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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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..." on page 44 before adding external or internal components to shut down. The fan draws in by creating a vacuum. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Setting up...
..." on page 44 before adding external or internal components to shut down. The fan draws in by creating a vacuum. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Setting up...
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After starting 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" on page 66) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external ... Cards" on page 142) ❖ Install flash memory cards (see "Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot" on page 44. See "Setting up your software. 46 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 144)...
After starting 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" on page 66) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external ... Cards" on page 142) ❖ Install flash memory cards (see "Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot" on page 44. See "Setting up your software. 46 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 144)...
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..., 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. ...You may want to run most of data. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. 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 the operating system has...
..., 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. ...You may want to run most of data. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. 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 the operating system has...
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... up your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You will need a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver for a long time, the memory module will be installed in good condition. If this procedure. An additional memory module can be lost. Installing a memory module with your software. Before you... may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you replace it. Installing a memory module The computer has two memory module slots. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the base of the computer. If you install or ...
... up your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You will need a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver for a long time, the memory module will be installed in good condition. If this procedure. An additional memory module can be lost. Installing a memory module with your software. Before you... may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you replace it. Installing a memory module The computer has two memory module slots. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the base of the computer. If you install or ...
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... or Shut Down, depending on the system (for more information, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 118. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the... or Shut Down" on page 70). 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, then Turn ...
... or Shut Down, depending on the system (for more information, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 118. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the... or Shut Down" on page 70). 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, then Turn ...
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... discharge any static electricity 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 side you can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the underside of computer ...Sample unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so ...
... discharge any static electricity 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 side you can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the underside of computer ...Sample unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so ...
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Sample aligning the 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. clip clip Sample inserting the memory module into the socket
Sample aligning the 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. clip clip Sample inserting the memory module into the socket
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...installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on either side of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place. The clips on page 120. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect... the cables. 18 Restart the computer. The memory module should be completely inserted into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
...installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on either side of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place. The clips on page 120. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect... the cables. 18 Restart the computer. The memory module should be completely inserted into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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... not be lost. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 You can now continue setting up when you turn it on, perform the following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: ... and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. You can verify that the computer has recognized it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you need to shut down for at least ten seconds, then turn the power on again. ...
... not be lost. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 You can now continue setting up when you turn it on, perform the following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: ... and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. You can verify that the computer has recognized it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you need to shut down for at least ten seconds, then turn the power on again. ...
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... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for 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 ...
... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for 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 ...
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...TouchPad from left to right. ❖ To move it to the left . 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...do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 61 Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you to move the cursor with the socket clips.
...TouchPad from left to right. ❖ To move it to the left . 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...do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 61 Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you to move the cursor with the socket clips.
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... on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system 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 where you left it first saves the current state of these...
... on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system 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 where you left it first saves the current state of these...
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... sure to the mode in which you left off your unsaved information will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up...
... sure to the mode in which you left off your unsaved information will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up...
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... using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work frequently. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips...
... using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work frequently. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips...
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... replace a discharged main battery and continue working. 107 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 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. Changes to these settings ...up to the main battery, you may result in the computer, or carry additional charged battery packs with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is powered on batteries and accessories, see accessories...
... replace a discharged main battery and continue working. 107 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 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. Changes to these settings ...up to the main battery, you may result in the computer, or carry additional charged battery packs with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is powered on batteries and accessories, see accessories...
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... discharged. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer on battery power until it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. Leave the...
... discharged. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer on battery power until it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. Leave the...