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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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... before adding external or internal components to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be located on page 47. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The fan draws in by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer...
... before adding external or internal components to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be located on page 47. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The fan draws in by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer...
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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 keyboard... "Using PC Cards" on page 142) ❖ Install flash memory cards (see "Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot" on page 44. 46 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 144) See "Setting ...
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 keyboard... "Using PC Cards" on page 142) ❖ Install flash memory cards (see "Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot" on page 44. 46 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 144) See "Setting ...
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... today's popular applications. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Sample turning on the computer for the first time, do not turn on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating...
... today's popular applications. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Sample turning on the computer for the first time, do not turn on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating...
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... up your software. 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 The computer has two memory module slots. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer, or visit accessories...
... up your software. 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 The computer has two memory module slots. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer, or visit accessories...
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..., see "Turn Off or Shut Down" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 70). 2 Click Turn...
..., see "Turn Off or Shut Down" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 70). 2 Click Turn...
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...grounded metal surface to touch its antistatic packaging. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the side 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. To avoid damaging the... into the socket on the underside of computer Sample unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 56 Getting Started ...
...grounded metal surface to touch its antistatic packaging. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the side 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. To avoid damaging the... into the socket on the underside of computer Sample unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 56 Getting Started ...
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Sample aligning the module into the socket 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. 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.
Sample aligning the module into the socket 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. 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.
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... 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on either side of ...the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. clip clip Sample pressing down...
... 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on either side of ...the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. clip clip Sample pressing down...
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... to shut down for at least ten seconds, then turn it on, perform the following message appears when you turn it on and data in memory will not be lost. The computer could hang up when you turn the power on . When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove... a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 54 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on again. If you turn on page 61. In either of the above cases, the...
... to shut down for at least ten seconds, then turn it on, perform the following message appears when you turn it on and data in memory will not be lost. The computer could hang up when you turn the power on . When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove... a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 54 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on again. If you turn on page 61. In either of the above cases, the...
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...120. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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. 60...
...120. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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. 60...
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...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. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving... the top of the page, push your finger forward on the TouchPad in the preferred direction. 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.
...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. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving... the top of the page, push your finger forward on the TouchPad in the preferred direction. 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.
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... consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning the computer off. ❖ 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...
... consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning the computer off. ❖ 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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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 or using . Factors to turn off the computer ...
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 or using . Factors to turn off the computer ...
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Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for further information. Your work frequently. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your computer to the disk. If the network you are ...
Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for further information. Your work frequently. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your computer to the disk. If the network you are ...
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...carry additional charged battery packs with you. 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 both AC power and battery modes. TECHNICAL NOTE:...battery and continue working. The RTC battery charges when the computer is attached. Power management Your computer ships with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. For more information on . For assistance with the power management options preset to these settings may also have an...
...carry additional charged battery packs with you. 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 both AC power and battery modes. TECHNICAL NOTE:...battery and continue working. The RTC battery charges when the computer is attached. Power management Your computer ships with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. For more information on . For assistance with the power management options preset to these settings may also have an...
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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 its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. The RTC battery may not start charging immediately under the following error message during...
... 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 its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. The RTC battery may not start charging immediately under the following error message during...