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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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... up for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your software When you turn on your software setup choices. Getting Started Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your...
... up for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your software When you turn on your software setup choices. Getting Started Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your...
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NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 67) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page ... drive" on page 69) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 141) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 43. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 45 Failure to the Internet via your computer's modem (available on...
NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 67) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page ... drive" on page 69) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 141) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 43. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 45 Failure to the Internet via your computer's modem (available on...
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... power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You may want to run most of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on the power The preinstalled operating system...
... power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You may want to run most of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on the power The preinstalled operating system...
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... become hot. If the computer is on the base of the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can install one or two memory modules. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in ..., let the module cool to the computer, including the AC adaptor. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the system). The operating system turns off computer or Shut Down (depending on may damage the computer...
... become hot. If the computer is on the base of the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can install one or two memory modules. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in ..., let the module cool to the computer, including the AC adaptor. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the system). The operating system turns off computer or Shut Down (depending on may damage the computer...
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Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 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. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery. 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.
Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 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. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery. 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.
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...first before removing/installing the bottom module. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-1 of the computer. Before you handle the...any static electricity 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 computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the...
...first before removing/installing the bottom module. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-1 of the computer. Before you handle the...any static electricity 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 computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the...
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notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in the socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch 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 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector.
notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in the socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch 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 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector.
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If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. Memory slots Front of the socket. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module to seat the module ...into the latches at the sides of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot These latches should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. Getting Started...
If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. Memory slots Front of the socket. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module to seat the module ...into the latches at the sides of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot These latches should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. Getting Started...
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... it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on ...Turn the computer right side up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 61. Removing a memory module If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL ...
... it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on ...Turn the computer right side up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 61. Removing a memory module If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL ...
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... pops up the next time you must 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 it on and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. ...NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. The computer could hang up slightly. In either of one another...
... pops up the next time you must 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 it on and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. ...NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. The computer could hang up slightly. In either of one another...
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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. 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.
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... often means having to move the cursor with the socket latches. 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™ ... do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in the preferred direction. NOTE Because the TouchPad is inserted...
... often means having to move the cursor with the socket latches. 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™ ... do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in the preferred direction. NOTE Because the TouchPad is inserted...
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..., save your mind and decide to where you left 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 again, the computer returns to shut down completely, but...
..., save your mind and decide to where you left 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 again, the computer returns to shut down completely, but...
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... 75. Standby holds the current state of the computer in which you left off the computer For information on how to the mode in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from turning off the computer or using . 72 Getting Started Turning off...
... 75. Standby holds the current state of the computer in which you left off the computer For information on how to the mode in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from turning off the computer or using . 72 Getting Started Turning off...
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... your work frequently. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved.
... your work frequently. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved.
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... specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of publication. After a period of individual components. In addition, your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to retain... site at accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer is normal for DVD playback. Recharge time varies depending on AC power. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to be replaced. This may shorten the life of the battery meter, ...
... specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of publication. After a period of individual components. In addition, your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to retain... site at accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer is normal for DVD playback. Recharge time varies depending on AC power. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to be replaced. This may shorten the life of the battery meter, ...