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2 Contents Introduction 24 Setting up your computer and getting started 26 Adding memory (optional 30 Your computer's TFT display 38 Inserting an ExpressCard 38 Removing an ExpressCard 39 Learning the basics 39 Using the TouchPad 40 Using the optical drive 43 Moving the computer 48 Mobile computing 48 Taking care of your battery 52 If something goes wrong 55 If you need further assistance 59 Power cord/cable connectors 60 Features and specifications 60 Index 61
2 Contents Introduction 24 Setting up your computer and getting started 26 Adding memory (optional 30 Your computer's TFT display 38 Inserting an ExpressCard 38 Removing an ExpressCard 39 Learning the basics 39 Using the TouchPad 40 Using the optical drive 43 Moving the computer 48 Mobile computing 48 Taking care of your battery 52 If something goes wrong 55 If you need further assistance 59 Power cord/cable connectors 60 Features and specifications 60 Index 61
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...supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Read the documentation that came with enough memory to your printer documentation for additional configuration steps, or see the accessories information packaged with your printer.... You may want to increase the computer's memory if you can connect a USB-compatible printer to run most of data. See your computer through the USB ports. Your...
...supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Read the documentation that came with enough memory to your printer documentation for additional configuration steps, or see the accessories information packaged with your printer.... You may want to increase the computer's memory if you can connect a USB-compatible printer to run most of data. See your computer through the USB ports. Your...
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...A. If the computer is in minor bodily injury. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in the memory module slots on the base of the Start menu. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; You can be installed in the lower-right corner of... the computer. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . If only one or two memory modules. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is to room temperature before they have cooled. Failure...
...A. If the computer is in minor bodily injury. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in the memory module slots on the base of the Start menu. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; You can be installed in the lower-right corner of... the computer. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . If only one or two memory modules. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is to room temperature before they have cooled. Failure...
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...main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you can retrieve them ...later. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. 32 Adding memory (optional) 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to...
...main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you can retrieve them ...later. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. 32 Adding memory (optional) 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to...
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... is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of one memory module is to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Slot B is the bottom slot. notch... latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up . If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of "Removing a memory module" on page 36. Position the module toward the socket, aligning...
... is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of one memory module is to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Slot B is the bottom slot. notch... latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in Slot A. 11 Pick up . If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of "Removing a memory module" on page 36. Position the module toward the socket, aligning...
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... into the latches at approximately 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 top edge of the module to ...seat the module into position. 34 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the socket. The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module...
... into the latches at approximately 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 top edge of the module to ...seat the module into position. 34 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at the sides of the socket. The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module...
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...) 35 Slot B Slot A Front of the computer. Make sure to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can ... an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot For this model, Slot A is to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 52. 16...
...) 35 Slot B Slot A Front of the computer. Make sure to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can ... an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot For this model, Slot A is to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 52. 16...
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... following screen may need to scan your internal storage drive for the computer to work. When Safe Mode is highlighted, then press Enter. If one memory module installed for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the..." on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on page 31 to shut down and restart the system, at least ...
... following screen may need to scan your internal storage drive for the computer to work. When Safe Mode is highlighted, then press Enter. If one memory module installed for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the..." on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on page 31 to shut down and restart the system, at least ...
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...cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Adding memory (optional) 37 If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift ...the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and ...
...cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Adding memory (optional) 37 If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift ...the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and ...
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... removal by clicking on a regular basis. If the network you are using goes down normally, details such as your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the...
... removal by clicking on a regular basis. If the network you are using goes down normally, details such as your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the...
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.... Use only batteries designed to work with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on . The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically. This may... computer is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. To ensure that stores your system), for procedures. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery...
.... Use only batteries designed to work with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on . The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically. This may... computer is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. To ensure that stores your system), for procedures. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery...
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... removing 39 ExpressCard® problems 57 slot appears dead 58 F files backing up 39 saving 39 I inserting CDs and DVDs 46 ExpressCards® 38 installation memory module 31 installing main battery 50, 52...
... removing 39 ExpressCard® problems 57 slot appears dead 58 F files backing up 39 saving 39 I inserting CDs and DVDs 46 ExpressCards® 38 installation memory module 31 installing main battery 50, 52...
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...in-use indicator 44 M main battery changing 50 installing 50, 52 removing 50 safety precautions 52 manual eject hole optical drive 44 memory module installation 31 installing 30 inserting into socket 33 removing 36 removing cover 32 monitor problems monitor not working 57 moving the computer 48...connecting 29 precautions 26 printer connecting 30 problem solving computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 58 computer will not power up 56 contacting Toshiba 59 display is blank 56 ExpressCard® checklist 57 ExpressCard® slot appears dead 58 external monitor 57 keyboard not responding 56...
...in-use indicator 44 M main battery changing 50 installing 50, 52 removing 50 safety precautions 52 manual eject hole optical drive 44 memory module installation 31 installing 30 inserting into socket 33 removing 36 removing cover 32 monitor problems monitor not working 57 moving the computer 48...connecting 29 precautions 26 printer connecting 30 problem solving computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 58 computer will not power up 56 contacting Toshiba 59 display is blank 56 ExpressCard® checklist 57 ExpressCard® slot appears dead 58 external monitor 57 keyboard not responding 56...
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63 safety precautions main battery 52 saving files 39 screen problems blank screen 56 setting battery notification 50 setting up AC adaptor 28 computer 31 work environment 26 specifications Features and specifications 60 T tips on computing 39 Toshiba accessories memory 30 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 42 disabling 43 enabling 43 using 40 U USB-compatible printer 30 W Web sites 59
63 safety precautions main battery 52 saving files 39 screen problems blank screen 56 setting battery notification 50 setting up AC adaptor 28 computer 31 work environment 26 specifications Features and specifications 60 T tips on computing 39 Toshiba accessories memory 30 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 42 disabling 43 enabling 43 using 40 U USB-compatible printer 30 W Web sites 59