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... 67 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........68 Connecting external speakers or headphones.........69 Connecting an external microphone 70 Using an expansion device 70 Adding memory 71 Installing memory modules 71 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 77 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 78
... 67 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........68 Connecting external speakers or headphones.........69 Connecting an external microphone 70 Using an expansion device 70 Adding memory 71 Installing memory modules 71 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 77 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 78
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...Changing or removing existing key assignments 176 TOSHIBA HW Setup 176 Accessing TOSHIBA HW Setup 176 TOSHIBA Power Saver 179 TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 180 TOSHIBA Password Utility 182 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 184 TOSHIBA CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ...........185 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility 186 PC Diagnostic Tool 187 TOSHIBA Mic Effect 188 TOSHIBA Application Installer 188 Chapter 7: Keeping Your...a Windows user password 193 Using a power-on (user-level) password 193 Setting a power-on (user-level) password ......193 Creating a user token on an SD™ memory card 195
...Changing or removing existing key assignments 176 TOSHIBA HW Setup 176 Accessing TOSHIBA HW Setup 176 TOSHIBA Power Saver 179 TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 180 TOSHIBA Password Utility 182 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 184 TOSHIBA CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ...........185 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility 186 PC Diagnostic Tool 187 TOSHIBA Mic Effect 188 TOSHIBA Application Installer 188 Chapter 7: Keeping Your...a Windows user password 193 Using a power-on (user-level) password 193 Setting a power-on (user-level) password ......193 Creating a user token on an SD™ memory card 195
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........195 Deleting a user token on an SD™ memory card 196 Using the power-on (user-level) password .....196 Using a supervisor password 197 Setting a supervisor password 197 Creating a supervisor token on an SD™ memory card 199 Deleting a supervisor password 199 Deleting a supervisor... token on an optional SD™ Memory Card 200 Hard disk drive passwords 200 Setting a hard disk drive user only password in...
........195 Deleting a user token on an SD™ memory card 196 Using the power-on (user-level) password .....196 Using a supervisor password 197 Setting a supervisor password 197 Creating a supervisor token on an SD™ memory card 199 Deleting a supervisor password 199 Deleting a supervisor... token on an optional SD™ Memory Card 200 Hard disk drive passwords 200 Setting a hard disk drive user only password in...
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35 Contents Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........216 Memory problems 218 Power and the batteries 219 Keyboard problems 221 Display problems 222 Disk drive problems 224 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...227... computing habits 240 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 241 If you need further assistance 247 Before you contact Toshiba 247 Contacting Toshiba 248 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 249 Toshiba's worldwide offices 249 Appendix A: Hot Keys 251 Volume Mute 251 Password security 252 Without a password 252 With a password 252 Maintaining ...
35 Contents Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........216 Memory problems 218 Power and the batteries 219 Keyboard problems 221 Display problems 222 Disk drive problems 224 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...227... computing habits 240 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 241 If you need further assistance 247 Before you contact Toshiba 247 Contacting Toshiba 248 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 249 Toshiba's worldwide offices 249 Appendix A: Hot Keys 251 Volume Mute 251 Password security 252 Without a password 252 With a password 252 Maintaining ...
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..., or other similar materials can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to shut down. Do not use external power or to charge the battery you can...
..., or other similar materials can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to shut down. Do not use external power or to charge the battery you can...
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...on page 47. Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be sure to complete "Setting up your computer. For more memory. Getting Started Adding external devices 49 Adding external devices TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to "Setting up your software...more information on installing specific devices, see "Connecting Other External Devices" on page 61. See "Connecting a mouse" on page 93. See "Adding memory" on page 61. ❖ Connect a local printer. After setting up your computer online, or to sign up for an Internet account, you must...
...on page 47. Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be sure to complete "Setting up your computer. For more memory. Getting Started Adding external devices 49 Adding external devices TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to "Setting up your software...more information on installing specific devices, see "Connecting Other External Devices" on page 61. See "Connecting a mouse" on page 93. See "Adding memory" on page 61. ❖ Connect a local printer. After setting up your computer online, or to sign up for an Internet account, you must...
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... off. ❖ To leave the computer off for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to memory. If you are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server. ❖ If you are using the Windows® XP...
... off. ❖ To leave the computer off for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to memory. If you are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server. ❖ If you are using the Windows® XP...
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... complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on memory options, check the accessories information that came with your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. For more information on page 47. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories...
... complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on memory options, check the accessories information that came with your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. For more information on page 47. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories...
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...off the computer using the Shut down your Toshiba sales representative for more information. 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to complete this , please contact your computer completely using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer" on page...module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. NOTE Memory module installation requires significant computer disassembly and reassembly. Installing a memory module with this procedure. 1 Shut down or Turn Off...
...off the computer using the Shut down your Toshiba sales representative for more information. 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to complete this , please contact your computer completely using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer" on page...module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. NOTE Memory module installation requires significant computer disassembly and reassembly. Installing a memory module with this procedure. 1 Shut down or Turn Off...
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Place the screw in a safe place so that you can retrieve it later. The brace is fragile and should not be bent. Pull the brace out by grasping the left and the right sides. Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 73 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the right and open the display panel. 6 Carefully insert a thin object under the rim of the keyboard brace and lift out the brace. Sample removing the retaining screw 5 Turn the computer over and slide the display latch to locate and remove the retaining screw.
Place the screw in a safe place so that you can retrieve it later. The brace is fragile and should not be bent. Pull the brace out by grasping the left and the right sides. Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 73 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the right and open the display panel. 6 Carefully insert a thin object under the rim of the keyboard brace and lift out the brace. Sample removing the retaining screw 5 Turn the computer over and slide the display latch to locate and remove the retaining screw.
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Sample rotating the keyboard 9 Remove the retaining screw and the metal brace. Place the screw in a safe place so that you and lay it later. 74 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory Sample removing the keyboard brace 7 Remove the two screws securing the keyboard. Place the screws in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later. 8 Lift up the back of the keyboard, rotate it toward you can retrieve it face down on the palm rest.
Sample rotating the keyboard 9 Remove the retaining screw and the metal brace. Place the screw in a safe place so that you and lay it later. 74 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory Sample removing the keyboard brace 7 Remove the two screws securing the keyboard. Place the screws in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later. 8 Lift up the back of the keyboard, rotate it toward you can retrieve it face down on the palm rest.
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Sample installing a memory module 13 Hold the memory module by pulling the clips away from the memory module. Place the module in antistatic packaging and store it in a safe place. Sample removing the metal brace 11 Remove the new memory module from its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket. Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 75 10 Remove the existing memory module from the slot by its antistatic packaging. 12 Insert the memory module into the socket.
Sample installing a memory module 13 Hold the memory module by pulling the clips away from the memory module. Place the module in antistatic packaging and store it in a safe place. Sample removing the metal brace 11 Remove the new memory module from its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket. Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 75 10 Remove the existing memory module from the slot by its antistatic packaging. 12 Insert the memory module into the socket.
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Sample aligning the module into the socket 15 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into the socket 14 Check that the module is lined up with the socket clips. The memory module should be level when secured in place. 76 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory clip clip Sample inserting the memory module into place. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position.
Sample aligning the module into the socket 15 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into the socket 14 Check that the module is lined up with the socket clips. The memory module should be level when secured in place. 76 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory clip clip Sample inserting the memory module into place. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position.
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... applications and software features or utilities. Connecting Other External Devices Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 77 The clips on either side of the memory module will click to secure the memory module. 16 Replace the metal brace and the screw. 17 Insert the tabs on the front of the tasks in this section... the keyboard brace and press to secure latches. 19 Install the battery pack. 20 Turn the computer over and restart it automatically recognizes the additional memory. When you turn on page 78. Back up your data externally before using your system.
... applications and software features or utilities. Connecting Other External Devices Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 77 The clips on either side of the memory module will click to secure the memory module. 16 Replace the metal brace and the screw. 17 Insert the tabs on the front of the tasks in this section... the keyboard brace and press to secure latches. 19 Install the battery pack. 20 Turn the computer over and restart it automatically recognizes the additional memory. When you turn on page 78. Back up your data externally before using your system.
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... automatic-save it to reconnect, or your last save if, for details. 101 This feature saves your computer. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you must restart your computer to the disk. See your software documentation for example, the network you are working.
... automatic-save it to reconnect, or your last save if, for details. 101 This feature saves your computer. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you must restart your computer to the disk. See your software documentation for example, the network you are working.
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...indefinitely. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on /off light changes to green. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory. When you left it. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer ...down the computer Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties Dialog Box 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. Starting ...
...indefinitely. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on /off light changes to green. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory. When you left it. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer ...down the computer Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties Dialog Box 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. Starting ...
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...place your computer for Hibernation 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. When resuming your computer from either Standby or Hibernation mode, make sure to the mode in... little more time and power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to wait until the system completes the process before placing the system back into either...
...place your computer for Hibernation 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. When resuming your computer from either Standby or Hibernation mode, make sure to the mode in... little more time and power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to wait until the system completes the process before placing the system back into either...
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... using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you power on the computer, you can continue working from either mode (approximately 1 minute). Be sure to wait until the system completes...
... using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you power on the computer, you can continue working from either mode (approximately 1 minute). Be sure to wait until the system completes...
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... the computer is turned off . Using additional batteries In addition to work for both AC power and battery modes. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for many hours without an AC power source, you may result in the... with you. If you travel and need to the main battery, you may also have an optional second battery (not included with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. 135 Mobile Computing Running the computer on .
... the computer is turned off . Using additional batteries In addition to work for both AC power and battery modes. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for many hours without an AC power source, you may result in the... with you. If you travel and need to the main battery, you may also have an optional second battery (not included with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. 135 Mobile Computing Running the computer on .
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... ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for up to a month when the computer is fully charged. The main battery light...
... ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for up to a month when the computer is fully charged. The main battery light...