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... for the 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 Using the TouchPad 60 Scrolling with the TouchPad 61 Control buttons 61 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 61 Turning off...
... for the 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 Using the TouchPad 60 Scrolling with the TouchPad 61 Control buttons 61 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 61 Turning off...
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... Using an ExpressCard 140 Inserting an ExpressCard 140 Removing an ExpressCard 141 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 142 Inserting memory media 142 Removing memory media 143 Using the i.LINK port 143 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 145 Fn-esse 146 Starting Fn-esse 146 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 148...
... Using an ExpressCard 140 Inserting an ExpressCard 140 Removing an ExpressCard 141 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 142 Inserting memory media 142 Removing memory media 143 Using the i.LINK port 143 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 145 Fn-esse 146 Starting Fn-esse 146 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 148...
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... 158 Mouse utility 159 Hotkey utility 159 TOSHIBA HW Setup 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 162 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility 163 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 166 Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 167 SD Memory Card Format 168 TOSHIBA Button Controls 168 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 169 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong...
... 158 Mouse utility 159 Hotkey utility 159 TOSHIBA HW Setup 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 162 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility 163 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 166 Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 167 SD Memory Card Format 168 TOSHIBA Button Controls 168 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 169 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong...
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32 Contents Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 183 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...192... computing habits 205 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 215 Appendix A: Hot Keys 217 Volume Mute 217 Password security 218 Without a password 218 With a password 218 Maintaining ...
32 Contents Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 183 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...192... computing habits 205 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 215 Appendix A: Hot Keys 217 Volume Mute 217 Password security 218 Without a password 218 With a password 218 Maintaining ...
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... is blocked, it . Do not 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. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can be located on page 46. Setting up your computer's cooling fan Your computer may...
... is blocked, it . Do not 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. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can be located on page 46. Setting up your computer's cooling fan Your computer may...
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.... For more information on the computer for the first time, do not turn on memory options, check the accessories information that came with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You may want to run most of data. When you use complex software or process large amounts... of today's popular applications. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Sample turning on the power The preinstalled operating...
.... For more information on the computer for the first time, do not turn on memory options, check the accessories information that came with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You may want to run most of data. When you use complex software or process large amounts... of today's popular applications. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Sample turning on the power The preinstalled operating...
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... Hibernation mode, data will become hot. If you replace it. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You will need a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver for a long time, the memory module will be lost. Before you use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that is...
... Hibernation mode, data will become hot. If you replace it. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You will need a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver for a long time, the memory module will be lost. Before you use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that is...
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The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the ...down depending on the system). The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 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 If the computer is on, ...
The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the ...down depending on the system). The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 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 If the computer is on, ...
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... into the socket on the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Front of the computer. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the underside of computer Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover ...so that you may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on...
... into the socket on the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Front of the computer. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the underside of computer Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover ...so that you may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on...
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clip clip Sample inserting the memory module into the socket 12 Check that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket. Sample aligning the module into the socket 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Front of computer Memory slots 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 12 Check that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket. Sample aligning the module into the socket 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Front of computer Memory slots 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.
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...up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 13 Gently press down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in place. When the... the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. The clips on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery....
...up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 13 Gently press down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in place. When the... the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. The clips on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery....
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... the following: Press the power button and hold it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as... described in "Checking total memory" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. In either of the slot. The memory module pops up the next time you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on . The computer could hang up...
... the following: Press the power button and hold it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as... described in "Checking total memory" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. In either of the slot. The memory module pops up the next time you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on . The computer could hang up...
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... 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 Front of computer Memory slots Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert..., see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change.
... 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 Front of computer Memory slots Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert..., see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change.
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... up squarely with the stroke of a finger. 60 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the module is inserted completely into place by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control...
... up squarely with the stroke of a finger. 60 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the module is inserted completely into place by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control...
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... and consumes less main battery power than does 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...
... and consumes less main battery power than does 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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... computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your work first. Be sure to the mode in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you left off. Getting Started Turning off the computer 65 For information on placing your computer into...
... computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your work first. Be sure to the mode in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you left off. Getting Started Turning off the computer 65 For information on placing your computer into...
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.... See your work " on page 88 for details. 80 If the network you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer...
.... See your work " on page 88 for details. 80 If the network you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer...
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...NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off . Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. For assistance with the power management component of the system should use in system performance or stability issues. You can...settings and the current time and date information. 105 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 up to a month while the computer is turned off ,...
...NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off . Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. For assistance with the power management component of the system should use in system performance or stability issues. You can...settings and the current time and date information. 105 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 up to a month while the computer is turned off ,...
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... under the following error message during startup: BAD RTC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM (CMOS) CHECK SYSTEM The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is almost completely discharged. HINT: Once the battery is extremely hot or cold. When fully charged, it reaches room...
... under the following error message during startup: BAD RTC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM (CMOS) CHECK SYSTEM The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is almost completely discharged. HINT: Once the battery is extremely hot or cold. When fully charged, it reaches room...
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...the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place. Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to another, use the drag-and-drop feature of Windows. 142 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media...Bridge Media Adapter slot (available on certain models) supports the use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. Sample inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. This media can destroy data. NOTE Do not use of digital products: digital music ...
...the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place. Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to another, use the drag-and-drop feature of Windows. 142 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media...Bridge Media Adapter slot (available on certain models) supports the use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. Sample inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. This media can destroy data. NOTE Do not use of digital products: digital music ...