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... first time 50 Opening the display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 61 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using...
... first time 50 Opening the display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 61 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using...
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... Card 142 Setting up a PC Card for your computer .........143 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 143 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 144 Using the i.LINK® port 145 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 Setting passwords 152 Using an instant password...
... Card 142 Setting up a PC Card for your computer .........143 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 143 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 144 Using the i.LINK® port 145 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 Setting passwords 152 Using an instant password...
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... assignments 161 Changing or removing existing key assignments 161 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 162 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........163 TOSHIBA Power Saver 164 Preset Power Profiles 165 Quickly creating a new power profile 165 Customizing a power profile 165 Mouse Utility 166 Toshiba Hardware Setup 167 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 169 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 171...
... assignments 161 Changing or removing existing key assignments 161 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 162 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........163 TOSHIBA Power Saver 164 Preset Power Profiles 165 Quickly creating a new power profile 165 Customizing a power profile 165 Mouse Utility 166 Toshiba Hardware Setup 167 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 169 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 171...
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... conflict 197 A plan of action 197 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....198 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........200 Memory problems 202 Power and the batteries 202 Keyboard problems 204 Display problems 205 Disk drive problems 208 Optical drive problems 210 Sound...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 224 If you need further assistance 230 Before you contact Toshiba 230 Contacting Toshiba 231 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 232 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password 235...
... conflict 197 A plan of action 197 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....198 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........200 Memory problems 202 Power and the batteries 202 Keyboard problems 204 Display problems 205 Disk drive problems 208 Optical drive problems 210 Sound...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 224 If you need further assistance 230 Before you contact Toshiba 230 Contacting Toshiba 231 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 232 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password 235...
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...) connection, or connect the built-in which windows appear, may vary according to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to your computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL...
...) connection, or connect the built-in which windows appear, may vary according to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to your computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL...
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See "Setting up your software. After starting your computer for the first time you must be connected to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 67) ❖ Connect a full-size ... Started Adding optional external devices 45 Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer's modem (available on page 43.
See "Setting up your software. After starting your computer for the first time you must be connected to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 67) ❖ Connect a full-size ... Started Adding optional external devices 45 Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer's modem (available on page 43.
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... page 43. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. 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 first time, do ...) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and hold the power button in until the power button and the on/off...
... page 43. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. 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 first time, do ...) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and hold the power button in until the power button and the on/off...
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...If the computer is on may damage the computer, the module, or both. You can be lost. Before you replace it. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in good condition... any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn off computer or Shut Down (depending on the base of the computer. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. To avoid damaging the computer's screws,...
...If the computer is on may damage the computer, the module, or both. You can be lost. Before you replace it. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in good condition... any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn off computer or Shut Down (depending on the base of the computer. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. To avoid damaging the computer's screws,...
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Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 117. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery.
Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 117. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery.
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.... Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of one another, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-1 of "Removing a memory module" on top of the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the... screw and cover in a safe place so that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic ...
.... Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of one another, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-1 of "Removing a memory module" on top of the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the... screw and cover in a safe place so that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic ...
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notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in the socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector.
notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in the socket. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector.
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...Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the module. The memory module should "snap" into the slot These latches should be completely inserted into position. If the latches and cutouts do not line up... correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the ...
...Illustration) Pressing down on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the module. The memory module should "snap" into the slot These latches should be completely inserted into position. If the latches and cutouts do not line up... correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the ...
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...16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 53 to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the ...Re-insert the main battery. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 61. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the...
...16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 53 to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the ...Re-insert the main battery. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 61. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the...
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... slightly. The computer could hang up the next time you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 1 Gently lift the memory module to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Getting Started Adding... memory (optional) 59 Do not try to a 30-degree angle and slide it on and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. The following : Press the power ...
... slightly. The computer could hang up the next time you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 1 Gently lift the memory module to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Getting Started Adding... memory (optional) 59 Do not try to a 30-degree angle and slide it on and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. The following : Press the power ...
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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 page 119. 4 Turn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect the cables. 6 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 2 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 3 Re-insert the main battery.
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 page 119. 4 Turn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect the cables. 6 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 2 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 3 Re-insert the main battery.
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... cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 61 Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger forward on the ... front of a finger. 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. Simply move your finger toward yourself. ❖ To move the cursor with the socket latches.
... cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 61 Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger forward on the ... front of a finger. 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. Simply move your finger toward yourself. ❖ To move the cursor with the socket latches.
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... continue working after all open programs and files you were using any 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 when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up...
... continue working after all open programs and files you were using any 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 when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up...
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... consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in which you left off the computer or using . Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using Standby, see "Using and...
... consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in which you left off the computer or using . Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using Standby, see "Using and...
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... disk. Your work " on page 89 for details. 81 See "Saving your software documentation for further information. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. If the network you are working, you will lose all work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of...
... disk. Your work " on page 89 for details. 81 See "Saving your software documentation for further information. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. If the network you are working, you will lose all work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of...
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...life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by the design of individual components. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on usage. Use only batteries designed to work with ...from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of the battery meter, it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically. To purchase a new battery pack, see...
...life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by the design of individual components. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on usage. Use only batteries designed to work with ...from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of the battery meter, it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically. To purchase a new battery pack, see...