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2 Contents Introduction 27 Setting up your computer and getting started 29 Adding memory (optional 33 Your computer's TFT display 40 Inserting an ExpressCard 40 Removing an ExpressCard 40 Learning the basics 41 Using the TouchPad 41 Using the optical drive 42 Moving the computer 47 Mobile computing 47 Taking care of your battery 51 If something goes wrong 53 If you need further assistance 57 Power cord/cable connectors 58 Features and specifications 58 Index 59
2 Contents Introduction 27 Setting up your computer and getting started 29 Adding memory (optional 33 Your computer's TFT display 40 Inserting an ExpressCard 40 Removing an ExpressCard 40 Learning the basics 41 Using the TouchPad 41 Using the optical drive 42 Moving the computer 47 Mobile computing 47 Taking care of your battery 51 If something goes wrong 53 If you need further assistance 57 Power cord/cable connectors 58 Features and specifications 58 Index 59
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... in the United States and/or other brand and product names are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Secure Digital and SD are either registered trademarks or...owned by Toshiba is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. As part of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. xD-Picture Card is under license. 26 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree...
... in the United States and/or other brand and product names are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Secure Digital and SD are either registered trademarks or...owned by Toshiba is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. As part of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. xD-Picture Card is under license. 26 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree...
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...printer. Refer to your computer. See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps, or see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer, you use... function correctly. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. If you do not install the software as described in "Setting up a printer" in the electronic user's guide. Adding memory (optional) 33 Connecting a printer Your printer documentation may require you...
...printer. Refer to your computer. See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps, or see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer, you use... function correctly. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. If you do not install the software as described in "Setting up a printer" in the electronic user's guide. Adding memory (optional) 33 Connecting a printer Your printer documentation may require you...
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... be installed in Slot A. You will be installed, it . The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If the computer is to the lock button in the lower-right corner of the computer. For this model, Slot A... is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury. 34...
... be installed in Slot A. You will be installed, it . The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If the computer is to the lock button in the lower-right corner of the computer. For this model, Slot A... is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury. 34...
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... slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the ...display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 49. Front...
... slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the ...display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 49. Front...
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...For this model Slot A is the top slot. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 36 Adding memory (optional) Static electricity can damage the memory module. Slot B is the bottom slot. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to be installed in the socket.... slot on the computer. Grease or dust on page 38. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up . If only one another, you must be installed, it must remove the top module...
...For this model Slot A is the top slot. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 36 Adding memory (optional) Static electricity can damage the memory module. Slot B is the bottom slot. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to be installed in the socket.... slot on the computer. Grease or dust on page 38. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up . If only one another, you must be installed, it must remove the top module...
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...) 37 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the module. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down ... a 30-degree angle (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... memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in the side of the socket. If the latches...
...) 37 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the module. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down ... a 30-degree angle (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... memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in the side of the socket. If the latches...
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... Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can damage the computer and the memory module. In either of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot For this model Slot A is the top slot. If only one... NOTE: You must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on page 34 to be installed, it must have at least one memory module is in memory will not be lost. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is to shut down the computer and...
... Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can damage the computer and the memory module. In either of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot For this model Slot A is the top slot. If only one... NOTE: You must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on page 34 to be installed, it must have at least one memory module is in memory will not be lost. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is to shut down the computer and...
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..." is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at least one of the slot. 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it is highlighted, then press Enter. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page... 50. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. If your internal storage drive for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it...
..." is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at least one of the slot. 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it is highlighted, then press Enter. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page... 50. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. If your internal storage drive for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it...
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...; To move the cursor to the internal storage drive. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in the computer's temporary memory until you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of a finger.
...; To move the cursor to the internal storage drive. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in the computer's temporary memory until you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of a finger.
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...is continuously operated on AC power, However, for all external peripheral cables are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on page 51 for procedures. Moving the computer Before moving ...maintains its ability to press the manual eject button. Never use a pencil to perform at the time of individual components. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is normal for better accuracy of the drive (about 1 inch). Pencil lead can break off : 1 Insert a slender object,...
...is continuously operated on AC power, However, for all external peripheral cables are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on page 51 for procedures. Moving the computer Before moving ...maintains its ability to press the manual eject button. Never use a pencil to perform at the time of individual components. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is normal for better accuracy of the drive (about 1 inch). Pencil lead can break off : 1 Insert a slender object,...
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... AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your system configuration settings and the current time and date information. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the system is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet Battery life and charge time may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate.
... AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your system configuration settings and the current time and date information. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the system is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet Battery life and charge time may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate.
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... removing 40 ExpressCard® problems 56 slot appears dead 56 F files backing up 41 saving 41 I inserting CDs and DVDs 44 ExpressCards® 40 installation memory module 34
... removing 40 ExpressCard® problems 56 slot appears dead 56 F files backing up 41 saving 41 I inserting CDs and DVDs 44 ExpressCards® 40 installation memory module 34
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...in-use indicator 43 M main battery changing 49 installing 49, 50 removing 49 safety precautions 51 manual eject hole optical drive 43 memory module installation 34 installing 33 inserting into socket 36 removing 38 removing cover 35 monitor problems monitor not working 55 moving the computer 47...connecting 32 precautions 29 printer connecting 33 problem solving computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 57 computer will not power up 54 contacting Toshiba 57 display is blank 55 ExpressCard® checklist 56 ExpressCard® slot appears dead 56 external monitor 55 keyboard not responding 54...
...in-use indicator 43 M main battery changing 49 installing 49, 50 removing 49 safety precautions 51 manual eject hole optical drive 43 memory module installation 34 installing 33 inserting into socket 36 removing 38 removing cover 35 monitor problems monitor not working 55 moving the computer 47...connecting 32 precautions 29 printer connecting 33 problem solving computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 57 computer will not power up 54 contacting Toshiba 57 display is blank 55 ExpressCard® checklist 56 ExpressCard® slot appears dead 56 external monitor 55 keyboard not responding 54...
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61 with computer on 46 ExpressCards® 40 main battery 49 memory module 38 S safety disposing of batteries 52 precautions 29 safety precautions main battery 51 saving files 41 screen problems blank screen 55 setting battery notification 49 setting up AC adaptor 31 computer 34 work environment 29 specifications Features and specifications 58 T tips on computing 41 Toshiba accessories memory 33 TouchPad™ control buttons 42 ON/OFF button 42 primary button 42 secondary button 42 using 41 U USB-compatible printer 33 W Web sites 57
61 with computer on 46 ExpressCards® 40 main battery 49 memory module 38 S safety disposing of batteries 52 precautions 29 safety precautions main battery 51 saving files 41 screen problems blank screen 55 setting battery notification 49 setting up AC adaptor 31 computer 34 work environment 29 specifications Features and specifications 58 T tips on computing 41 Toshiba accessories memory 33 TouchPad™ control buttons 42 ON/OFF button 42 primary button 42 secondary button 42 using 41 U USB-compatible printer 33 W Web sites 57