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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. To use it. Setting up your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must attach the AC adaptor.
...) 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. To use it. Setting up your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must attach the AC adaptor.
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...) and a voice-grade telephone line, or by a Local Area Network. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 45 Failure 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 keyboard (see... NOTE To register online, you may want 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 software" on page 141)
...) and a voice-grade telephone line, or by a Local Area Network. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 45 Failure 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 keyboard (see... NOTE To register online, you may want 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 software" on page 141)
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... of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and hold the power button... in until the operating system has loaded completely. 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 not...
... of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and hold the power button... in until the operating system has loaded completely. 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 not...
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... the computer is on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables ... then Turn off computer or Shut Down (depending on the base of the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can install one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. To avoid damaging the computer's screws...
... the computer is on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables ... then Turn off computer or Shut Down (depending on the base of the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can install one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 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. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover
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. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover
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...a safe place so that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a ...another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of "Removing a memory module" on page 58. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Grease or dust on the computer. Avoid touching the...
...a safe place so that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a ...another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of "Removing a memory module" on page 58. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Grease or dust on the computer. Avoid touching the...
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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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... of the module to seat the module into the slot Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 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 computer ...(Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the latches at the sides of the socket. If the latches ...
... of the module to seat the module into the slot Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 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 computer ...(Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the latches at the sides of the socket. If the latches ...
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... recognized it using the screw. 15 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. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the ...cables. 18 Restart the computer. 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. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on ...
... recognized it using the screw. 15 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. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the ...cables. 18 Restart the computer. 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. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on ...
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... Any Key to Continue If the computer hangs up when you turn the power on again. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you turn it down for at least ten seconds, then turn it on, perform... the following: Press the power button and hold it on . In either of the slot. The memory module pops up the next time you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 1 Gently lift the...
... Any Key to Continue If the computer hangs up when you turn the power on again. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you turn it down for at least ten seconds, then turn it on, perform... the following: Press the power button and hold it on . In either of the slot. The memory module pops up the next time you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 1 Gently lift the...
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TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 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. 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.
TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 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. 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.
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...across the TouchPad from left to right. ❖ To move it to the left . 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. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad. ❖ To move...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. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in the preferred direction.
...across the TouchPad from left to right. ❖ To move it to the left . 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. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad. ❖ To move...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. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in the preferred direction.
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... consumes less main battery power than restarting from 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...
... consumes less main battery power than restarting from 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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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 Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up ...
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 Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up ...
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... feature that can be activated. If the network you are working, you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to the disk.
... feature that can be activated. If the network you are working, you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to the disk.
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...your computer's Power Saver utility can be inaccurate. In addition, your system), for DVD playback. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is consuming full power. This may shorten the life of the battery meter, it is normal for procedures. ...on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. Please see the accessories information that you play DVDs while running the computer on usage. Published battery life numbers ...
...your computer's Power Saver utility can be inaccurate. In addition, your system), for DVD playback. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is consuming full power. This may shorten the life of the battery meter, it is normal for procedures. ...on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. Please see the accessories information that you play DVDs while running the computer on usage. Published battery life numbers ...