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... for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 Your computer's features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using external...
... for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 Your computer's features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using external...
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... 143 Removing a PC Card 143 Setting up a PC Card for your computer .........144 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 144 Inserting memory media 145 Removing memory media 145 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 147 TOSHIBA Assist 148 Connect 149 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 149 Optimize 149 Setting passwords 150 Using an instant password 150 Using a supervisor...
... 143 Removing a PC Card 143 Setting up a PC Card for your computer .........144 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 144 Inserting memory media 145 Removing memory media 145 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 147 TOSHIBA Assist 148 Connect 149 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 149 Optimize 149 Setting passwords 150 Using an instant password 150 Using a supervisor...
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... the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key 157 Viewing existing key assignments 159 Changing or removing existing key assignments 159 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 160 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........160 TOSHIBA Power Management 162 Preset Power Profiles 163 Quickly creating a new power profile 163 Customizing a power profile 164 Mouse Utility 164...
... the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key 157 Viewing existing key assignments 159 Changing or removing existing key assignments 159 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 160 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........160 TOSHIBA Power Management 162 Preset Power Profiles 163 Quickly creating a new power profile 163 Customizing a power profile 164 Mouse Utility 164...
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...hardware conflict 190 A plan of action 190 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....191 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........192 Memory problems 194 Power and the batteries 195 Keyboard problems 197 Display problems 198 Disk drive problems 200 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or ...216 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 217 If you need further assistance 223 Before you contact Toshiba 223 Contacting Toshiba 224 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 225 Toshiba's worldwide offices 225 Appendix A: Hot Keys 227 Volume Mute 227 Password security 228 Without a password 228...
...hardware conflict 190 A plan of action 190 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....191 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........192 Memory problems 194 Power and the batteries 195 Keyboard problems 197 Display problems 198 Disk drive problems 200 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or ...216 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 217 If you need further assistance 223 Before you contact Toshiba 223 Contacting Toshiba 224 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 225 Toshiba's worldwide offices 225 Appendix A: Hot Keys 227 Volume Mute 227 Password security 228 Without a password 228...
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... fan Your computer may be located on the cooling fan is blocked, it . If the fan is not blocked. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 47. Do not use the computer on page 44 before...
... fan Your computer may be located on the cooling fan is blocked, it . If the fan is not blocked. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 47. Do not use the computer on page 44 before...
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After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 66) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard... "Using PC Cards" on page 142) ❖ Install flash memory cards (see "Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot" on page 44. 46 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 144) See "Setting ...
After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 66) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard... "Using PC Cards" on page 142) ❖ Install flash memory cards (see "Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot" on page 44. 46 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 144) See "Setting ...
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...again until the operating system has loaded completely. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you turn on the computer for the first ...time, do not turn off light on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Sample turning on the system indicator panel glow blue-about one second. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba...
...again until the operating system has loaded completely. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you turn on the computer for the first ...time, do not turn off light on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Sample turning on the system indicator panel glow blue-about one second. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba...
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... the computer's screws, use the computer for this happens, let the module cool to room temperature before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that came with the ... Started Adding memory (optional) For more information on memory options, check the accessories information that is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will need a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver for a long time, the memory module will become hot. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
... the computer's screws, use the computer for this happens, let the module cool to room temperature before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that came with the ... Started Adding memory (optional) For more information on memory options, check the accessories information that is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will need a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver for a long time, the memory module will become hot. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
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... slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 70). 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. The operating system turns off or Shut Down, depending on ... Down" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, then Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover.
... slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 70). 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. The operating system turns off or Shut Down, depending on ... Down" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, then Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover.
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... a grounded metal surface to touch its antistatic packaging. Grease or dust on the connectors 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 side you may have built up. To avoid damaging the...into the socket on the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Front of the computer. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the underside of computer Sample unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in...
... a grounded metal surface to touch its antistatic packaging. Grease or dust on the connectors 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 side you may have built up. To avoid damaging the...into the socket on the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Front of the computer. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the underside of computer Sample unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in...
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Front of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Sample inserting the memory 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 module is inserted completely into the slot 11 Hold the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket. Sample aligning the module into the socket
Front of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Sample inserting the memory 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 module is inserted completely into the slot 11 Hold the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket. Sample aligning the module into the socket
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...clips snap into place. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. clip clip Sample pressing down on page 120. 16... Turn the computer right side 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 main battery.
...clips snap into place. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. clip clip Sample pressing down on page 120. 16... Turn the computer right side 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 main battery.
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...up the computer. You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any... If the computer hangs up the next time you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on again. Removing a memory module If you turn the power on page 61. The computer could hang up when you need to remove...
...up the computer. You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any... If the computer hangs up the next time you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on again. Removing a memory module If you turn the power on page 61. The computer could hang up when you need to remove...
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60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 45 degree angle and slide it out of computer Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and ...tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Front of the slot...
60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 45 degree angle and slide it out of computer Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and ...tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Front of the slot...
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Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 61 Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger forward on the ... Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. NOTE Because the TouchPad is inserted completely...
Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 61 Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger forward on the ... Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. NOTE Because the TouchPad is inserted completely...
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TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . If you were using any of the system 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 ...
TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . If you were using any of the system 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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... on using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to turn off . 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 the computer or using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby...
... on using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to turn off . 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 the computer or using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby...
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... features. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your...
... features. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your...
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...a discharged main battery and continue working. The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Power management Your computer ships with your system configuration settings and the current time and date information. If you travel and... system performance or stability issues. 107 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 use the preset configuration. Changes to a configuration ...
...a discharged main battery and continue working. The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Power management Your computer ships with your system configuration settings and the current time and date information. If you travel and... system performance or stability issues. 107 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 use the preset configuration. Changes to a configuration ...
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HINT: Once the battery is powered off. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is fully charged, we recommend that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. ...
HINT: Once the battery is powered off. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is fully charged, we recommend that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. ...