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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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..., preventing air from reaching the CPU. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 47. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. If the fan is not blocked. To use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by drawing outside air...
..., preventing air from reaching the CPU. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 47. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. If the fan is not blocked. To use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by drawing outside air...
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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 ..." on page 142) ❖ Install flash memory cards (see "Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot" on page 44. See "Setting up your software" on page 144) 46 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software.
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 ..." on page 142) ❖ Install flash memory cards (see "Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot" on page 44. See "Setting up your software" on page 144) 46 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software.
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... comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. 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... turning on the system indicator panel glow blue-about one second. You may want to run most of data. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating system has loaded completely.
... comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. 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... turning on the system indicator panel glow blue-about one second. You may want to run most of data. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating system has loaded completely.
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... or both. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) For more information on memory options, check the accessories information that is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will become hot. Installing a memory module with your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. To avoid damaging the computer's... happens, let the module cool to room temperature before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 44....
... or both. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) For more information on memory options, check the accessories information that is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will become hot. Installing a memory module with your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. To avoid damaging the computer's... happens, let the module cool to room temperature before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 44....
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..."Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 118. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the... memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Turn Off or Shut Down" on page 70). 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No...
..."Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 118. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the... memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Turn Off or Shut Down" on page 70). 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No...
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...cover in a safe place so that you 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 computer. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the side you handle the module, ...touch a grounded metal surface to touch its antistatic packaging. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Front of the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may have ...
...cover in a safe place so that you 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 computer. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the side you handle the module, ...touch a grounded metal surface to touch its antistatic packaging. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Front of the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may have ...
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Sample aligning the module into the socket 12 Check that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket. Front of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Sample inserting the memory module into the slot 11 Hold the memory module by its edges so that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips. clip clip Sample inserting the memory module into the socket
Sample aligning the module into the socket 12 Check that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket. Front of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Sample inserting the memory module into the slot 11 Hold the memory module by its edges so that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips. clip clip Sample inserting the memory module into the socket
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... snap into the socket and level when secured in 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 page 120. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 ...Restart the computer. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the...
... snap into the socket and level when secured in 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 page 120. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 ...Restart the computer. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the...
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... the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 You can damage the computer and the memory module. Removing a memory module If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer. In either of the above... to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Standby or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 61. When the operating ...
... the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 You can damage the computer and the memory module. Removing a memory module If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer. In either of the above... to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Standby or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 61. When the operating ...
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... see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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...
... see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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...
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...; 61 Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you to move the cursor with the socket clips. To do this: 1 Click 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 module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up ...
...; 61 Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you to move the cursor with the socket clips. To do this: 1 Click 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 module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up ...
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... options to shut down completely, but it first saves the current state 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 restarting from turning the computer off. ❖ Since...
... options to shut down completely, but it first saves the current state 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 restarting from turning the computer off. ❖ Since...
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... using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on your computer. For information on using . Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from turning off the computer: Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖...
... using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on your computer. For information on using . Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from turning off the computer: Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖...
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... HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See "Saving your file to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information...
... HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See "Saving your file to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information...
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...in the computer, or carry additional charged battery packs with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. 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 ...issues. Changes to a month while the computer is turned off , even when AC power is powered on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. If you travel and need to work for up to these settings may purchase a battery module for use the preset configuration. ...
...in the computer, or carry additional charged battery packs with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. 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 ...issues. Changes to a month while the computer is turned off , even when AC power is powered on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. If you travel and need to work for up to these settings may purchase a battery module for use the preset configuration. ...
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... until it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is extremely hot or cold. HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that the battery charges to...
... until it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is extremely hot or cold. HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that the battery charges to...