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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 52 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 52 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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...ExpressCard 141 Removing an ExpressCard 142 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 142 Inserting memory media 143 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 ... user password 153 Using a supervisor or user password 154 Setting a supervisor password 154 Deleting a supervisor password 155 Toshiba Password Utility 155 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 157 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 158 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........159 Mouse Utility 160...
...ExpressCard 141 Removing an ExpressCard 142 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 142 Inserting memory media 143 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 ... user password 153 Using a supervisor or user password 154 Setting a supervisor password 154 Deleting a supervisor password 155 Toshiba Password Utility 155 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 157 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 158 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........159 Mouse Utility 160...
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... Utility 163 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 164 TOSHIBA Accessibility 165 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 166 Fingerprint utility limitations 166 Fingerprint Enrollment 167 Fingerprint Logon 168 Power-on Security 169 Control Center 170 ...help you 185 Resolving a hardware conflict 186 A plan of action 186 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....187 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........189 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 191 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk drive problems 197 Optical drive problems 199 Sound system problems 200...
... Utility 163 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 164 TOSHIBA Accessibility 165 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 166 Fingerprint utility limitations 166 Fingerprint Enrollment 167 Fingerprint Logon 168 Power-on Security 169 Control Center 170 ...help you 185 Resolving a hardware conflict 186 A plan of action 186 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....187 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........189 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 191 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk drive problems 197 Optical drive problems 199 Sound system problems 200...
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... including "Setting up your computer 43 Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on...
... including "Setting up your computer 43 Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on...
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..., announcements, and special offers applicable to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. Failure to your computer restarts automatically. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer name and network settings. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete...
..., announcements, and special offers applicable to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. Failure to your computer restarts automatically. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer name and network settings. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete...
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... operating system has loaded completely. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the memory module slots on page 44. If this procedure. To avoid damaging the computer's screws...
... operating system has loaded completely. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the memory module slots on page 44. If this procedure. To avoid damaging the computer's screws...
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... computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer,...computer's power on page 114. The operating system turns off computer or Shut Down (depending on , begin at step 1; You can install one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including...
... computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer,...computer's power on page 114. The operating system turns off computer or Shut Down (depending on , begin at step 1; You can install one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including...
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54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover.
54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover.
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...55 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on page 58. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on top of one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing ... metal surface to discharge 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 underside of "Removing a memory module" on the connector may have built up. NOTE If...
...55 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on page 58. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on top of one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing ... metal surface to discharge 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 underside of "Removing a memory module" on the connector may have built up. NOTE If...
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Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with its connector. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with the matching key in 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) Inserting the memory module into the socket
Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with its connector. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with the matching key in 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) Inserting the memory module into the socket
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... into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. Memory slots Front of the socket. These latches should be completely inserted into position. 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 If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13.
... into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. Memory slots Front of the socket. These latches should be completely inserted into position. 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 If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13.
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... system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 61. 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 52 to work. You can...it using the screws. 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...
... system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 61. 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 52 to work. You can...it using the screws. 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...
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... either of one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it down for at least ten seconds, then... turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. The memory module pops up slightly. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Getting Started ...
... either of one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it down for at least ten seconds, then... turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. The memory module pops up slightly. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Getting Started ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started 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 out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Memory slots Front of the slot.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started 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 out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Memory slots Front of the slot.
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... cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 61 Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger .... 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. NOTE Because the TouchPad is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the stroke of the page, drag your finger toward yourself...
... cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 61 Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger .... 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. NOTE Because the TouchPad is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the stroke of the page, drag your finger toward yourself...
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...77. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into a powersaving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you were using Hibernation mode. Getting Started Turning off... 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 again, the computer returns to the...
...77. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into a powersaving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you were using Hibernation mode. Getting Started Turning off... 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 again, the computer returns to the...
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... save feature that can be activated. Your work " on page 89 for details. 82 Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved.
... save feature that can be activated. Your work " on page 89 for details. 82 Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved.
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...a discharged battery and continue working. The RTC battery charges only while the computer is powered on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. It maintains this information for up to the main battery, you may also have an optional second battery (not included with... your computer). Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. 104 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...
...a discharged battery and continue working. The RTC battery charges only while the computer is powered on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. It maintains this information for up to the main battery, you may also have an optional second battery (not included with... your computer). Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. 104 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...
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... until it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is powered off even when the AC adaptor is fully charged, we recommend that the battery charges...
... until it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is powered off even when the AC adaptor is fully charged, we recommend that the battery charges...
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... to Remove Hardware. 2 Locate the ExpressCard™ eject button. 3 Press the ExpressCard eject button once to pop it out slightly, and push it out of Memory Stick™, Memory Stick™ PRO, Secure Digital™ (SD™), MMC™ (MultiMediaCard™), or xD-Picture Card™ media.
... to Remove Hardware. 2 Locate the ExpressCard™ eject button. 3 Press the ExpressCard eject button once to pop it out slightly, and push it out of Memory Stick™, Memory Stick™ PRO, Secure Digital™ (SD™), MMC™ (MultiMediaCard™), or xD-Picture Card™ media.