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... Your computer's features and specifications ....53 Turning on the power 53 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 54 Using the TouchPad 55 Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device.56 Adding memory (optional 57 Installing a memory module 57 Removing a memory module 62 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 65 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 65 Hard Disk... devices 80 Connecting the display device 80 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 82 Adjusting the quality of the external display......83 Display limitations 83 Turning off the computer 84
... Your computer's features and specifications ....53 Turning on the power 53 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 54 Using the TouchPad 55 Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device.56 Adding memory (optional 57 Installing a memory module 57 Removing a memory module 62 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 65 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 65 Hard Disk... devices 80 Connecting the display device 80 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 82 Adjusting the quality of the external display......83 Display limitations 83 Turning off the computer 84
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... module from the Slim SelectBay 159 Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay®...160 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 161 TOSHIBA Assist 162 Connect 163 Secure 164 Protect & Fix 165 Optimize 165 TOSHIBA Application Installer 166 Setting passwords 167 Using an instant password 168 Using a supervisor or user password 168... keyboard or pointing device to assign a key 176 Viewing existing key assignments 178 Changing or removing existing key assignments 178 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 178 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........179 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility 180
... module from the Slim SelectBay 159 Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay®...160 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 161 TOSHIBA Assist 162 Connect 163 Secure 164 Protect & Fix 165 Optimize 165 TOSHIBA Application Installer 166 Setting passwords 167 Using an instant password 168 Using a supervisor or user password 168... keyboard or pointing device to assign a key 176 Viewing existing key assignments 178 Changing or removing existing key assignments 178 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 178 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........179 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility 180
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... can help you 228 Resolving a hardware conflict 229 A plan of action 229 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....230 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........231 Memory problems 233 Power and the batteries 234 Keyboard problems 236 Display problems 237 Disk drive problems 239 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive...
... can help you 228 Resolving a hardware conflict 229 A plan of action 229 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....230 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........231 Memory problems 233 Power and the batteries 234 Keyboard problems 236 Display problems 237 Disk drive problems 239 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive...
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... all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 46 before you can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can be located on the bottom of the...
... all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 46 before you can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can be located on the bottom of the...
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... you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 57) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting an external mouse" on page 46. Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 77) ...See ""Setting up your software. Registering your computer with Toshiba 47 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. After...
... you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 57) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting an external mouse" on page 46. Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 77) ...See ""Setting up your software. Registering your computer with Toshiba 47 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. After...
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... more information on page 46. You will become hot. If this procedure. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on memory options, check the accessories information that is in the memory module slots on the base of your software. See "Setting up your computer. To avoid damaging the...
... more information on page 46. You will become hot. If this procedure. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on memory options, check the accessories information that is in the memory module slots on the base of your software. See "Setting up your computer. To avoid damaging the...
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... damage the computer, the module, or both. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the system). If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. If... computer is on page 128. 5 Close the display panel and turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The ...
... damage the computer, the module, or both. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the system). If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. If... computer is on page 128. 5 Close the display panel and turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The ...
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Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 Memory module slot cover Sample base of the computer Front of computer Sample removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory slot cover. Front of computer 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can retrieve them later.
Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 Memory module slot cover Sample base of the computer Front of computer Sample removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory slot cover. Front of computer 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can retrieve them later.
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... may have built up. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Static electricity can damage the memory module. Memory slots Front of the computer. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the underside of computer Sample inserting the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. Before you...
... may have built up. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Static electricity can damage the memory module. Memory slots Front of the computer. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the underside of computer Sample inserting the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. Before you...
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Sample aligning the module into the socket 13 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 61 11 Hold the memory module by its edges so that the module is inserted completely into place. 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 13 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 61 11 Hold the memory module by its edges so that the module is inserted completely into place. 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.
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... right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on either side of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra... memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. The memory module should be completely inserted into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 ...
... right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on either side of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra... memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. The memory module should be completely inserted into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 ...
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...hang up the next time you turn the power on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. Memory slots Front of the slot. You can damage the computer and the memory module. The memory module pops up when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue ...If the computer hangs up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 63 Do not try to a 45 degree angle and slide it on . In ...
...hang up the next time you turn the power on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. Memory slots Front of the slot. You can damage the computer and the memory module. The memory module pops up when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue ...If the computer hangs up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 63 Do not try to a 45 degree angle and slide it on . In ...
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... main battery. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. To do ...Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables...
... main battery. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. To do ...Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables...
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... and consumes less main battery power than does turning off the computer. ❖ Since information 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...
... and consumes less main battery power than does turning off the computer. ❖ Since information 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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...; XP Professional or Windows® XP MCE when not connected to a domain server, follow these steps 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 Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up...
...; XP Professional or Windows® XP MCE when not connected to a domain server, follow these steps 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 Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up...
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... battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to the hard disk. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists computing tips and provides important information about the system's basic...
... battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to the hard disk. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists computing tips and provides important information about the system's basic...
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...Saver utility can be replaced. In addition, your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is normal for DVD playback. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to retain a charge. This may ... management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not indicate a low-battery...
...Saver utility can be replaced. In addition, your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is normal for DVD playback. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to retain a charge. This may ... management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not indicate a low-battery...
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... charge while the computer is turned off . The RTC battery may vary by computer model. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer was shipped, resulting in the following error message during startup: BAD RTC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM (CMOS) CHECK SYSTEM NOTE The...
... charge while the computer is turned off . The RTC battery may vary by computer model. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer was shipped, resulting in the following error message during startup: BAD RTC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM (CMOS) CHECK SYSTEM NOTE The...
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...card into the slot correctly, any data saved to static electricity, which can destroy data. When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. Formatting an SD card To format an SD card, use the Toshiba SD Memory Card Format utility. Insert the card again. Click on Start, All Programs..., Toshiba, Utilities, and then click on the front of the computer glows when the card is facing the ...
...card into the slot correctly, any data saved to static electricity, which can destroy data. When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. Formatting an SD card To format an SD card, use the Toshiba SD Memory Card Format utility. Insert the card again. Click on Start, All Programs..., Toshiba, Utilities, and then click on the front of the computer glows when the card is facing the ...
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... device name disappears only after you have physically removed the card from your data could be used in a deterioration of system performance. Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. disappears, writing to the media might still be in the computer. Even when the Windows message "copying...
... device name disappears only after you have physically removed the card from your data could be used in a deterioration of system performance. Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. disappears, writing to the media might still be in the computer. Even when the Windows message "copying...