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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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... fan draws in by creating a vacuum. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 44 before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up...
... fan draws in by creating a vacuum. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 44 before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up...
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..., see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. For more information on memory options, check the accessories information that came with 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 power...
..., see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. For more information on memory options, check the accessories information that came with 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 power...
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... the computer, the module, or both. You will become hot. Before you replace it. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 44. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If you use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that is in Standby...
... the computer, the module, or both. You will become hot. Before you replace it. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 44. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If you use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that is in Standby...
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... slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. For ... turn the computer upside down depending on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to step 3. 1 If the computer is on the system). otherwise, skip to...
... slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. For ... turn the computer upside down depending on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to step 3. 1 If the computer is on the system). otherwise, skip to...
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... later. Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up. 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 in a safe place so that you can damage... the memory module. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the socket on the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Front of the computer. Before you handle the module...
... later. Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up. 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 in a safe place so that you can damage... the memory module. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the socket on the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Front of the computer. Before you handle the module...
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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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... more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up .... 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 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. Getting Started ...
... more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up .... 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 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. Getting Started ...
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...hangs up when you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and hold it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 59. In either of the slot. 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 page 53 to shut down for at least ten seconds, then...
...hangs up when you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and hold it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 59. In either of the slot. 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 page 53 to shut down for at least ten seconds, then...
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... Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. 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 the battery. For more ... right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change.
... Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. 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 the battery. For more ... right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 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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... cursor to the right side 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 much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means...
... cursor to the right side 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 much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means...
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.... ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data 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...
.... ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data 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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... Started Turning off the computer 65 For information on placing your 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 turning off . Be sure to the mode in which you left it...
... Started Turning off the computer 65 For information on placing your 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 turning off . Be sure to the mode in which you left it...
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... using goes down and you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics...
... using goes down and you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics...
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...when the computer is powered on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. For more information on . 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. Power management Your computer ships with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Using additional batteries ...
...when the computer is powered on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. For more information on . 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. Power management Your computer ships with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Using additional batteries ...
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...) CHECK SYSTEM Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is powered off. When fully charged, it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees...
...) CHECK SYSTEM Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is powered off. When fully charged, it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees...
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...devices. 1 Turn 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 static electricity, which can be used with a variety of media. This media can destroy data. NOTE Do not use... the drag-and-drop feature of Memory Stick™ or Memory Stick™ PRO media, Secure Digital™ (SD™) Cards, MMC (MultiMedia Card) or xD-Picture Cards. Sample inserting...
...devices. 1 Turn 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 static electricity, which can be used with a variety of media. This media can destroy data. NOTE Do not use... the drag-and-drop feature of Memory Stick™ or Memory Stick™ PRO media, Secure Digital™ (SD™) Cards, MMC (MultiMedia Card) or xD-Picture Cards. Sample inserting...