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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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To use external power or to charge the battery, you may also want 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 external ...
To use external power or to charge the battery, you may also want 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 external ...
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... current applications. You will not boot beyond the BIOS memory check. A message may damage the computer, the module, or both. Additional memory modules can install extra memory. Make sure that the computer is not in the memory expansion slots on page 147 for this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center at (800) 457-7777. Getting Started...
... current applications. You will not boot beyond the BIOS memory check. A message may damage the computer, the module, or both. Additional memory modules can install extra memory. Make sure that the computer is not in the memory expansion slots on page 147 for this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center at (800) 457-7777. Getting Started...
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Expansion memory cover Base of the computer otherwise, skip to the memory slot. 50 Getting Started Setting up your computer If the computer is on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 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.
Expansion memory cover Base of the computer otherwise, skip to the memory slot. 50 Getting Started Setting up your computer If the computer is on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 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.
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...you may have built up your computer 51 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you can damage the memory 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 insert into place. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to secure the module. Getting Started Setting up . Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Place the screw and the cover in the slot and gently press it down into the computer). 8 Remove the new...
...you may have built up your computer 51 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you can damage the memory 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 insert into place. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to secure the module. Getting Started Setting up . Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Place the screw and the cover in the slot and gently press it down into the computer). 8 Remove the new...
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... the slot. Removing a memory module If you removed. 52 Getting Started Setting up your computer Inserting the memory module Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on page 49 to shut down the computer and expose the memory module(s). 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. Grease or dust... on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 10 Replace the memory slot cover. 11 Replace the screw and tighten it. 12 Turn the computer over...
... the slot. Removing a memory module If you removed. 52 Getting Started Setting up your computer Inserting the memory module Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on page 49 to shut down the computer and expose the memory module(s). 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. Grease or dust... on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 10 Replace the memory slot cover. 11 Replace the screw and tighten it. 12 Turn the computer over...
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You can connect it while the computer is USB-compatible. Connecting an external USB mouse You may want 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 one of the USB ports. To connect the mouse, or any other USB device 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 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 one of the USB ports. To connect the mouse, or any other USB device 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.
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... . This feature saves your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you are working. Your computer can turn on page 102. See your file to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists computing...
... . This feature saves your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you are working. Your computer can turn on page 102. See your file to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists computing...
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NOTE Use only the battery charger supplied by Toshiba for use , the battery keeps the RTC battery adequately charged. The battery light ( ) glows amber while the battery is being charged, and glows green when ... settings. 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 . The RTC battery may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to store your computer's batteries. A battery may lose their...
NOTE Use only the battery charger supplied by Toshiba for use , the battery keeps the RTC battery adequately charged. The battery light ( ) glows amber while the battery is being charged, and glows green when ... settings. 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 . The RTC battery may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to store your computer's batteries. A battery may lose their...
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...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. TECHNICAL NOTE: For PCMCIA-compatible PC Cards, check the package to...screen returns to set up and use. Using PC Cards You may work with your computer, but they conform to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. PC Cards are likely to be much more difficult to its upright position. 4 Rotate the display panel counter-...
...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. TECHNICAL NOTE: For PCMCIA-compatible PC Cards, check the package to...screen returns to set up and use. Using PC Cards You may work with your computer, but they conform to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. PC Cards are likely to be much more difficult to its upright position. 4 Rotate the display panel counter-...
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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 recommended... that you may be lost. 127 Expansion Options Using an optional SD™ card The green light on SD Memory Card Format. If this occurs, try...
... 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 recommended... that you may be lost. 127 Expansion Options Using an optional SD™ card The green light on SD Memory Card Format. If this occurs, try...
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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. If you record.
... 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. If you record.
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... choosing Turn Off or Shut down if you are not connected to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you will be away from memory. Factors to a Windows® network server (domain server).
... choosing Turn Off or Shut down if you are not connected to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you will be away from memory. Factors to a Windows® network server (domain server).
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... battery power than the Turn Off or Shut down option. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, and opens all the programs...
... battery power than the Turn Off or Shut down option. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, and opens all the programs...
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...power down using the Standby command as follows: 1 Click the Start button, then select Shut down list of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks amber to save your information will be lost. Be sure to indicate the machine is in Standby mode. Going into Standby... The computer saves the state of options. 3 Click OK. The on /off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. If you are connected to memory, turns off light ( ) blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode. The Shut Down window appears. 2 Select Stand by from the drop-down . ...
...power down using the Standby command as follows: 1 Click the Start button, then select Shut down list of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks amber to save your information will be lost. Be sure to indicate the machine is in Standby mode. Going into Standby... The computer saves the state of options. 3 Click OK. The on /off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. If you are connected to memory, turns off light ( ) blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode. The Shut Down window appears. 2 Select Stand by from the drop-down . ...
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... are described 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 Together, these allow you to reconfigure your system to ascertain...
... are described 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 Together, these allow you to reconfigure your system to ascertain...
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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. 177 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen appears. To do so, run the Toshiba SD Memory Boot Utility.
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. 177 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen appears. To do so, run the Toshiba SD Memory Boot Utility.
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NOTE To create a bootable SD with the From image file option requires a third-party application. Sample TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility screen 1 Attach a USB floppy drive to your computer, and insert a bootable floppy disk. 2 Insert the SD card NOTE 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. 178...
NOTE To create a bootable SD with the From image file option requires a third-party application. Sample TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility screen 1 Attach a USB floppy drive to your computer, and insert a bootable floppy disk. 2 Insert the SD card NOTE 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. 178...
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Make sure there is no diskette in the computer's memory has been lost. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page ...
Make sure there is no diskette in the computer's memory has been lost. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page ...