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... first time 50 Opening the display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 61 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using...
... first time 50 Opening the display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 61 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using...
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... Card 142 Setting up a PC Card for your computer .........143 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 143 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 144 Using the i.LINK® port 145 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 Setting passwords 152 Using an instant password...
... Card 142 Setting up a PC Card for your computer .........143 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 143 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 144 Using the i.LINK® port 145 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 Setting passwords 152 Using an instant password...
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... assignments 161 Changing or removing existing key assignments 161 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 162 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........163 TOSHIBA Power Saver 164 Preset Power Profiles 165 Quickly creating a new power profile 165 Customizing a power profile 165 Mouse Utility 166 Toshiba Hardware Setup 167 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 169 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 171...
... assignments 161 Changing or removing existing key assignments 161 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 162 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........163 TOSHIBA Power Saver 164 Preset Power Profiles 165 Quickly creating a new power profile 165 Customizing a power profile 165 Mouse Utility 166 Toshiba Hardware Setup 167 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 169 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 171...
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... conflict 197 A plan of action 197 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....198 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........200 Memory problems 202 Power and the batteries 202 Keyboard problems 204 Display problems 205 Disk drive problems 208 Optical drive problems 210 Sound...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 224 If you need further assistance 230 Before you contact Toshiba 230 Contacting Toshiba 231 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 232 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password 235...
... conflict 197 A plan of action 197 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....198 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........200 Memory problems 202 Power and the batteries 202 Keyboard problems 204 Display problems 205 Disk drive problems 208 Optical drive problems 210 Sound...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 224 If you need further assistance 230 Before you contact Toshiba 230 Contacting Toshiba 231 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 232 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password 235...
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... Network (LAN) connection, or connect the built-in which windows appear, may vary according to your software When you through steps to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Getting Started Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to and...
... Network (LAN) connection, or connect the built-in which windows appear, may vary according to your software When you through steps to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Getting Started Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to and...
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... Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 43. After starting your computer for the first time you must be connected to the Internet via your software. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 45 Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ... line, or by a Local Area Network. NOTE To register online, you may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. See "Setting up your computer's modem (available on page 141)
... Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 43. After starting your computer for the first time you must be connected to the Internet via your software. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 45 Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ... line, or by a Local Area Network. NOTE To register online, you may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. See "Setting up your computer's modem (available on page 141)
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...comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. See "Setting up your software" on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 43. You may want to run most of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. 52 Getting... Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and hold the power button in until the power button and the on/off the power ...
...comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. See "Setting up your software" on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 43. You may want to run most of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. 52 Getting... Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and hold the power button in until the power button and the on/off the power ...
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... off computer or Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. Before you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the memory module slots on the system). The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for ...operating system turns off computer or Shut Down (depending on the base of the computer. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for a long time, the memory module will be lost. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to...
... off computer or Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. Before you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the memory module slots on the system). The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for ...operating system turns off computer or Shut Down (depending on the base of the computer. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for a long time, the memory module will be lost. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to...
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Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover Front 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. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 117. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover.
Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover Front 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. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 117. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover.
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...8 Place the screw and cover in a safe place so that 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 underside of the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later.... Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage ...
...8 Place the screw and cover in a safe place so that 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 underside of the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later.... Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage ...
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56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 11 Pick up the memory module by 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 notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its connector. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in the socket.
56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 11 Pick up the memory module by 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 notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its connector. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in the socket.
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...of the module to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. The memory module should "snap" into the latches at the sides of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps ...12-13. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in the side of the ...
...of the module to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. The memory module should "snap" into the latches at the sides of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps ...12-13. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in the side of the ...
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... after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 61. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on ...page 119. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 61. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on ...page 119. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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...remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 1 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it down for at least ten seconds, then turn the power on... . The memory module pops up when you turn it on, perform the following message appears when you turn on... Resume Failure Press Any Key to Continue If the computer hangs up slightly. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. The following : Press the power button and hold ...
...remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 1 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it down for at least ten seconds, then turn the power on... . The memory module pops up when you turn it on, perform the following message appears when you turn on... Resume Failure Press Any Key to Continue If the computer hangs up slightly. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. The following : Press the power button and hold ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 4 Turn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect the cables. 6 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 2 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 3 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 4 Turn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect the cables. 6 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 2 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 3 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work.
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To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. ...; To move it to the left side, slide your finger from right to 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. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 61 Checking total...
To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. ...; To move it to the left side, slide your finger from right to 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. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 61 Checking total...
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... consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer. ❖ 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 off the computer. ❖ 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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... Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your work first. Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using . You should save your...
... Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your work first. Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using . You should save your...
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... activated. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page...
... activated. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page...
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... for better accuracy of the battery meter, it is consuming full power. If the computer is not necessary to work with your Toshiba notebook computer. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maintaining your computer's Power Saver utility can be inaccurate. However, for DVD..., applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is recommended that the battery maintains its ability to perform at least once a month...
... for better accuracy of the battery meter, it is consuming full power. If the computer is not necessary to work with your Toshiba notebook computer. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maintaining your computer's Power Saver utility can be inaccurate. However, for DVD..., applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is recommended that the battery maintains its ability to perform at least once a month...