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... Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory ... other brand and product names are those of their respective companies. and/or Toshiba Corporation. 26 Trademarks Satellite is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. ConfigFree is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wi-Fi...
... Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, Memory ... other brand and product names are those of their respective companies. and/or Toshiba Corporation. 26 Trademarks Satellite is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. ConfigFree is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wi-Fi...
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...Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 49 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 57 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 59 Hard... Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad 67 Using Dual Mode 67 Using external display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the...
...Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 49 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 57 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 59 Hard... Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad 67 Using Dual Mode 67 Using external display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the...
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... 135 Removing an ExpressCard 135 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 136 Inserting memory media 137 Removing memory media 137 Using the i.LINK® port 138 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 139 TOSHIBA Assist 140 Connect 141 Secure 142 Protect & Fix 143 Optimize 144 Toshiba Application Installer 145 Setting passwords 146 Using an instant password 146 Using...
... 135 Removing an ExpressCard 135 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 136 Inserting memory media 137 Removing memory media 137 Using the i.LINK® port 138 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 139 TOSHIBA Assist 140 Connect 141 Secure 142 Protect & Fix 143 Optimize 144 Toshiba Application Installer 145 Setting passwords 146 Using an instant password 146 Using...
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... 148 Deleting a user password 149 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 150 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........151 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility 152 Booting from a bootable SD card 153 Mouse Utility 153 Toshiba Hardware Setup 154 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 156 TOSHIBA Button Support 157 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 158 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159 Fingerprint Authentication Utility...
... 148 Deleting a user password 149 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 150 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........151 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility 152 Booting from a bootable SD card 153 Mouse Utility 153 Toshiba Hardware Setup 154 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 156 TOSHIBA Button Support 157 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 158 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159 Fingerprint Authentication Utility...
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Contents 33 Resolving a hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 189 ...in the Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209 Using the...
Contents 33 Resolving a hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 189 ...in the Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209 Using the...
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... components to your computer. To use it. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. These components include...
... components to your computer. To use it. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. These components include...
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See "Setting up your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 49) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard...product. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on page 42. Getting Started 43 Registering your ...
See "Setting up your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 49) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard...product. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on page 42. Getting Started 43 Registering your ...
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...area before replacing it. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. Allow the module to cool to increase the computer's memory if you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded ...is in good condition. The surrounding area may want to room temperature before they have cooled. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on the computer for this procedure. To avoid damaging the ...
...area before replacing it. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. Allow the module to cool to increase the computer's memory if you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded ...is in good condition. The surrounding area may want to room temperature before they have cooled. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on the computer for this procedure. To avoid damaging the ...
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... the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 114. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on, begin at step 1; If you install or remove... will be lost. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. You can install one or two memory modules. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu...
... the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 114. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on, begin at step 1; If you install or remove... will be lost. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. You can install one or two memory modules. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu...
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Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can retrieve them later. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 51 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, loosen the captive screw that you can retrieve them later. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover.
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Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you must remove the top ...module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up . NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the underside of one another, you must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. 10 ...
Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you must remove the top ...module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up . NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the underside of one another, you must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. 10 ...
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If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the module. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module to the horizontal ...surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the...
If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the module. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module to the horizontal ...surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the...
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... the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in "Checking total memory" on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 ... a charged battery" on page 56. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in place...
... the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in "Checking total memory" on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 ... a charged battery" on page 56. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in place...
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... for errors or defragment the drive. Do not try to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is highlighted, it on top of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be lost. If one.... NOTE The following screen appears when you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 49 to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. ...
... for errors or defragment the drive. Do not try to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is highlighted, it on top of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be lost. If one.... NOTE The following screen appears when you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 49 to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. ...
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...computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then... check that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket...
...computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then... check that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket...
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...you left off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. You must turn off your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you must turn on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to turn off your computer, save your computer. Each option has ...; Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the Shut Down option to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you change your mind and decide to hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you were using the...
...you left off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. You must turn off your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you must turn on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to turn off your computer, save your computer. Each option has ...; Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the Shut Down option to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you change your mind and decide to hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you were using the...
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...choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you left it, including all open documents and programs to...command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting ...
...choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you left it, including all open documents and programs to...command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting ...
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... glows blue. The on /off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in the lower-right part of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the screen(s) you first need to enable them...
... glows blue. The on /off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in the lower-right part of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the screen(s) you first need to enable them...
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See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips ...
See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips ...
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...powers the RTC memory that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. Recharge time varies depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. The computer...battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at maximum capacity and will need to work with your Toshiba notebook computer. Use only batteries designed to be inaccurate. If the computer is powered on. This may shorten the life of...
...powers the RTC memory that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. Recharge time varies depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. The computer...battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at maximum capacity and will need to work with your Toshiba notebook computer. Use only batteries designed to be inaccurate. If the computer is powered on. This may shorten the life of...