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... 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 ... Standby mode 70 Closing the display panel 71 Using external display devices 72 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 73 Adjusting the quality of the external display......74 Using an external keyboard 74 Using a mouse 74 Connecting a local printer 75 Connecting...
... 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 ... Standby mode 70 Closing the display panel 71 Using external display devices 72 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 73 Adjusting the quality of the external display......74 Using an external keyboard 74 Using a mouse 74 Connecting a local printer 75 Connecting...
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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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... can be located on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use the computer on the bottom of the CPU, make sure...
... can be located on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use the computer on the bottom of the CPU, make sure...
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...your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. You may want to run most of data. Your computer comes with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you turn on the ...turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. For more information on the power The preinstalled operating system will load ...
...your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. You may want to run most of data. Your computer comes with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you turn on the ...turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. For more information on the power The preinstalled operating system will load ...
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... with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If this procedure. Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can be lost. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for a long...
... with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If this procedure. Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can be lost. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for a long...
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...5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down depending on the system). The Turn off (or Shut down to locate the memory module slot cover. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The operating system turns off the ... the computer is on, begin at step 1; 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. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, click ...
...5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down depending on the system). The Turn off (or Shut down to locate the memory module slot cover. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The operating system turns off the ... the computer is on, begin at step 1; 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. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, click ...
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...not to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the side you insert into the socket on the underside of computer Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in... a safe place so that you may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector on the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Grease or dust on the ...
...not to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the side you insert into the socket on the underside of computer Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in... a safe place so that you may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector on the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Grease or dust on the ...
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Sample aligning the module 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. 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
Sample aligning the module 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. 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
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...the computer. The clips on either side of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place. The memory module should be completely inserted 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. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 13 Gently press down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into place. clip clip Sample pressing down on page 115. 16 Turn the ...
...the computer. The clips on either side of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place. The memory module should be completely inserted 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. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 13 Gently press down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into place. clip clip Sample pressing down on page 115. 16 Turn the ...
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... hang up the next time you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and hold it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs... up when you turn it on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. 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 Standby or...
... hang up the next time you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and hold it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs... up when you turn it on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. 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 Standby or...
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... do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main...
... do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main...
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... across the TouchPad in front 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...
... across the TouchPad in front 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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... 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 can continue working from turning off the computer or using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation...
... 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 can continue working from turning off the computer or using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation...
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... work frequently. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features.
... work frequently. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features.
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... and continue working. Using additional batteries In addition to the main battery, you . Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to work for many hours without an AC power source, ... in system performance or stability issues. 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 both AC power and battery modes.
... and continue working. Using additional batteries In addition to the main battery, you . Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to work for many hours without an AC power source, ... in system performance or stability issues. 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 both AC power and battery modes.
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... capacity. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is powered off. To ensure that you operate your computer's configuration settings.
... capacity. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is powered off. To ensure that you operate your computer's configuration settings.
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... The following instructions apply to another, use of Memory Stick™ or Memory Stick™ PRO media, Secure Digital™ (SD™) Cards, MMC (MultiMedia Card) or xD-Picture Cards. You could expose the storage area to static ... media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place. Sample inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. 142 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot...
... The following instructions apply to another, use of Memory Stick™ or Memory Stick™ PRO media, Secure Digital™ (SD™) Cards, MMC (MultiMedia Card) or xD-Picture Cards. You could expose the storage area to static ... media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place. Sample inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. 142 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot...