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Contents Introduction 37 This guide 38 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Creating a computer-friendly environment........42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Other precautions 46 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 48 Removing a memory module 52 Connecting an external USB mouse 53 Connecting an external USB keyboard 54 Connecting a printer 54 Connecting the modem 55 28
Contents Introduction 37 This guide 38 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Creating a computer-friendly environment........42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Other precautions 46 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 48 Removing a memory module 52 Connecting an external USB mouse 53 Connecting an external USB keyboard 54 Connecting a printer 54 Connecting the modem 55 28
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34 Contents Security 166 Power Management 166 Toshiba Hardware Setup 168 The Toshiba Rotation Utility 170 Cross Menu Utility 173 TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Utility 175 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 176 TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility 177 Chapter 7: Keeping Your Files Safe 179 Using passwords in the Windows ® operating system 179 User-level passwords ... Resolving a hardware conflict 196 A plan of action 197 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....197 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........199 Memory card problems 200 Power and the batteries 201 Keyboard problems 203
34 Contents Security 166 Power Management 166 Toshiba Hardware Setup 168 The Toshiba Rotation Utility 170 Cross Menu Utility 173 TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Utility 175 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 176 TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility 177 Chapter 7: Keeping Your Files Safe 179 Using passwords in the Windows ® operating system 179 User-level passwords ... Resolving a hardware conflict 196 A plan of action 197 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....197 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........199 Memory card problems 200 Power and the batteries 201 Keyboard problems 203
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... modem to be charged before you must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting the modem" on page 56. See "Connecting to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing a memory module" on page 49) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting an external USB mouse" on page 53) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Connecting an...
... modem to be charged before you must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting the modem" on page 56. See "Connecting to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing a memory module" on page 49) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting an external USB mouse" on page 53) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Connecting an...
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... while any internal or external drive power is replaced with invalid memory, the system will beep and will need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that you can provide for this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center at (800) 457-7777. Since your computer was built to order, it is recommended that is in Hibernation...
... while any internal or external drive power is replaced with invalid memory, the system will beep and will need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that you can provide for this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center at (800) 457-7777. Since your computer was built to order, it is recommended that is in Hibernation...
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50 Getting Started Setting up your computer If the computer is on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to the memory slot. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory cover to step 3. 1 If the computer is on , click Start, Turn Off Computer. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Expansion memory cover Base of the computer
50 Getting Started Setting up your computer If the computer is on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to the memory slot. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory cover to step 3. 1 If the computer is on , click Start, Turn Off Computer. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Expansion memory cover Base of the computer
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Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to secure the module. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to touch its gold connector bar (on either side of the module will click to discharge any static electricity you may...screw that you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 9 Insert the memory module in a safe place so that secures the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Place the screw and the cover in...
Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to secure the module. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to touch its gold connector bar (on either side of the module will click to discharge any static electricity you may...screw that you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 9 Insert the memory module in a safe place so that secures the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Place the screw and the cover in...
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... Started Setting up your computer Inserting the memory module Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on page 49 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-7 in "Installing a memory module" on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 10 Replace the memory slot cover. 11 Replace the screw and...
... Started Setting up your computer Inserting the memory module Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on page 49 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-7 in "Installing a memory module" on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 10 Replace the memory slot cover. 11 Replace the screw and...
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Connecting an external USB mouse You may want to one of the USB ports. To connect the mouse, or any other USB device to your computer 53 Removing the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot. 4 Replace the memory slot cover and the screw. 5 Restart the computer. You can attach an external mouse to use a mouse instead of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in pointing device. Getting Started Setting up your computer, plug its cable into one of the computer's USB ports, provided the mouse is on. You can connect it while the computer is USB-compatible.
Connecting an external USB mouse You may want to one of the USB ports. To connect the mouse, or any other USB device to your computer 53 Removing the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot. 4 Replace the memory slot cover and the screw. 5 Restart the computer. You can attach an external mouse to use a mouse instead of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in pointing device. Getting Started Setting up your computer, plug its cable into one of the computer's USB ports, provided the mouse is on. You can connect it while the computer is USB-compatible.
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Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low. Your computer can turn on page 102. ...Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you must restart your computer, or your work , if, for details. 73 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists computing tips and provides important information about the system's basic features. You will lose all unsaved work frequently...
Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low. Your computer can turn on page 102. ...Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you must restart your computer, or your work , if, for details. 73 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists computing tips and provides important information about the system's basic features. You will lose all unsaved work frequently...
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...this information for up to its full capacity, wait until it is fully charged. NOTE Use only the battery charger supplied by Toshiba for a long time. 96 Mobile Computing Charging batteries NOTE Battery life and charge time may not start charging immediately under the following...you've had the computer turned off . The battery charges the RTC battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used . A battery may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to store your computer's configuration settings. Occasionally...
...this information for up to its full capacity, wait until it is fully charged. NOTE Use only the battery charger supplied by Toshiba for a long time. 96 Mobile Computing Charging batteries NOTE Battery life and charge time may not start charging immediately under the following...you've had the computer turned off . The battery charges the RTC battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used . A battery may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to store your computer's configuration settings. Occasionally...
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...to its original configuration When you are finished using the tablet, follow the steps below to return the computer to its original configuration: 1 Return the Toshiba tablet pen to its slot on the right side of your computer. Most PC Cards conform to its normal position facing the keyboard. 5 Flip ...cards that greatly increase the capabilities of the computer. 2 Press the display latch release button. 3 Lift the display panel to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. Other cards may insert a Type I/Type II card into the computer's PC Card slot.
...to its original configuration When you are finished using the tablet, follow the steps below to return the computer to its original configuration: 1 Return the Toshiba tablet pen to its slot on the right side of your computer. Most PC Cards conform to its normal position facing the keyboard. 5 Flip ...cards that greatly increase the capabilities of the computer. 2 Press the display latch release button. 3 Lift the display panel to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. Other cards may insert a Type I/Type II card into the computer's PC Card slot.
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... have formatted the SD card drive with the Windows® operating system format (see Formatting an SD Card in use the Toshiba SD Memory Card Format utility, click on Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click on the right side of the SD card slot will glow when the card is in... the power button to the card may not shut down properly. 127 Expansion Options Using an optional SD™ card The green light on SD Memory Card Format.
... have formatted the SD card drive with the Windows® operating system format (see Formatting an SD Card in use the Toshiba SD Memory Card Format utility, click on Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click on the right side of the SD card slot will glow when the card is in... the power button to the card may not shut down properly. 127 Expansion Options Using an optional SD™ card The green light on SD Memory Card Format.
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... a balance that fits your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off the computer ❖ Standby, which saves the current operating state to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer Each option has its advantages. Your new settings take effect the next time you...
... a balance that fits your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off the computer ❖ Standby, which saves the current operating state to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer Each option has its advantages. Your new settings take effect the next time you...
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... computer is the same as Turn Off or Shut down commands power off the computer. Hibernation command The Hibernation command powers off . Restoring information from memory. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you are not connected to system settings. Restart command Restart is turned off the computer...
... computer is the same as Turn Off or Shut down commands power off the computer. Hibernation command The Hibernation command powers off . Restoring information from memory. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you are not connected to system settings. Restart command Restart is turned off the computer...
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... retrieved from where you were using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. Standby stores the current state of from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to start up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than either Turn Off, ...Shut down or Hibernation. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from the hard disk instead of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses...
... retrieved from where you were using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. Standby stores the current state of from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to start up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than either Turn Off, ...Shut down or Hibernation. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from the hard disk instead of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses...
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... computer using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The Shut Down window appears. 2 Select Stand by from the drop-down using ...are connected to save your information will be lost. 155 Enhancing Productivity Using Standby 2 Click Stand By. The on /off light blinks amber to memory, turns off the display, and goes into Standby mode in Standby mode. Going into Standby mode more quickly You can also put the computer into...
... computer using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The Shut Down window appears. 2 Select Stand by from the drop-down using ...are connected to save your information will be lost. 155 Enhancing Productivity Using Standby 2 Click Stand By. The on /off light blinks amber to memory, turns off the display, and goes into Standby mode in Standby mode. Going into Standby mode more quickly You can also put the computer into...
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... in this chapter: ❖ Fn-esse ❖ Hotkey utility ❖ TOSHIBA Console ❖ The Toshiba Rotation Utility ❖ Cross Menu Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Utility ❖ Power Management ❖ Toshiba Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility 159 Chapter 6 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to...
... in this chapter: ❖ Fn-esse ❖ Hotkey utility ❖ TOSHIBA Console ❖ The Toshiba Rotation Utility ❖ Cross Menu Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Utility ❖ Power Management ❖ Toshiba Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility 159 Chapter 6 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to...
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Sample TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility In order to boot from an SD card, you must make the card SD card bootable. To do so, run the Toshiba SD Memory Boot Utility. 177 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen appears.
Sample TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility In order to boot from an SD card, you must make the card SD card bootable. To do so, run the Toshiba SD Memory Boot Utility. 177 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen appears.
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... Be sure to back up your data before performing this procedure as data on the drive may be lost. 3 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then SD Memory Boot Utility. 4 Select the drive where the SD is located. 5 Select the From Floppy image option. 6 Click the Start menu. NOTE To create...
... Be sure to back up your data before performing this procedure as data on the drive may be lost. 3 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then SD Memory Boot Utility. 4 Select the drive where the SD is located. 5 Select the From Floppy image option. 6 Click the Start menu. NOTE To create...
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... and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page 201. For example: The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. Data stored in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. If there is one, remove it will not be able to...
... and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page 201. For example: The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. Data stored in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. If there is one, remove it will not be able to...