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... for the first time 53 Opening the display panel 53 Your computer's features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 54 Adding memory (optional 55 Installing a memory module 56 Removing a memory module 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 64 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition 65 Hard...
... for the first time 53 Opening the display panel 53 Your computer's features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 54 Adding memory (optional 55 Installing a memory module 56 Removing a memory module 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 64 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition 65 Hard...
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... removing an ExpressCard 150 Inserting an ExpressCard 150 Removing an ExpressCard 151 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 151 Inserting memory media 151 Removing memory media 152 Using an expansion device 153 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 154 Fn-esse 155 Starting Fn-esse 155 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 157...
... removing an ExpressCard 150 Inserting an ExpressCard 150 Removing an ExpressCard 151 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 151 Inserting memory media 151 Removing memory media 152 Using an expansion device 153 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 154 Fn-esse 155 Starting Fn-esse 155 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 157...
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...169 Using a supervisor password 170 Setting a supervisor password 170 Deleting a supervisor password 171 Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 172 Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility .......173 TOSHIBA Application Installer 177 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 179 Problems that are easy to fix 179 ... conflict 186 A plan of action 186 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....187 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........188 Memory problems 190 Power and the batteries 191 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk drive problems 196 DVD-ROM or multi-function...
...169 Using a supervisor password 170 Setting a supervisor password 170 Deleting a supervisor password 171 Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 172 Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility .......173 TOSHIBA Application Installer 177 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 179 Problems that are easy to fix 179 ... conflict 186 A plan of action 186 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....187 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........188 Memory problems 190 Power and the batteries 191 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk drive problems 196 DVD-ROM or multi-function...
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... to and including "Setting up your computer 45 Important information on your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 48. To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure the air...
... to and including "Setting up your computer 45 Important information on your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 48. To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure the air...
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48 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 46. Never pull on page 147) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power ... or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 55) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 79) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "...
48 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 46. Never pull on page 147) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power ... or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 55) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 79) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "...
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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 off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. You... run most of data. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Sample turning on the computer for the first time, do not turn on the power The preinstalled operating system ...
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 off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. You... run most of data. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Sample turning on the computer for the first time, do not turn on the power The preinstalled operating system ...
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... more information on memory options, check the accessories information that is in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can be installed in good condition. If this procedure. See "Setting up your software" on page 46. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up...
... more information on memory options, check the accessories information that is in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can be installed in good condition. If this procedure. See "Setting up your software" on page 46. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up...
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... slot cover If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 The computer has two memory module slots - The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to...For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , begin at step 1; You can install one or two memory modules. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 123. 5 Close the display panel and turn off computer window appears. 2 Click...
... slot cover If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 The computer has two memory module slots - The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to...For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , begin at step 1; You can install one or two memory modules. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 123. 5 Close the display panel and turn off computer window appears. 2 Click...
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...careful not to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have built up. Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in... side you insert into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Grease or dust...
...careful not to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have built up. Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in... side you insert into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Grease or dust...
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Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 10 Insert the memory module into the socket 12 Check that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket. 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 on the underside of the computer.
Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 10 Insert the memory module into the socket 12 Check that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket. 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 on the underside of the computer.
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... slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Sample aligning the module into the socket 13 Gently press down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in place. The clips on either side of... the memory module snap into place. clip clip Sample pressing down on page 123. 16 Turn the...
... slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Sample aligning the module into the socket 13 Gently press down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in place. The clips on either side of... the memory module snap into place. clip clip Sample pressing down on page 123. 16 Turn the...
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You can now continue setting up when you can damage the computer and the device. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-6 in "Checking total memory" on page 62. Do not try to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it down the ... not be lost. The computer could hang up the next time you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it on, perform the following message appears ...
You can now continue setting up when you can damage the computer and the device. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-6 in "Checking total memory" on page 62. Do not try to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it down the ... not be lost. The computer could hang up the next time you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it on, perform the following message appears ...
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... you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have a least one memory module installed for the computer to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 ...Click System. 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and screw. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it. 62 Getting Started Adding...
... you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have a least one memory module installed for the computer to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 ...Click System. 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and screw. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it. 62 Getting Started Adding...
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... and software features or utilities. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is strongly recommended that you create recovery CDs/ DVDs before using a writable drive. ❖ Recover your hard... drive to the factory-set default state without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Delete your hard disk drive recovery partition without the risk of "Adding memory (optional)" starting on page 64.
... and software features or utilities. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is strongly recommended that you create recovery CDs/ DVDs before using a writable drive. ❖ Recover your hard... drive to the factory-set default state without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Delete your hard disk drive recovery partition without the risk of "Adding memory (optional)" starting on page 64.
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... to turn off your computer when you are not connected to a network, use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off the computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may take up to...
... to turn off your computer when you are not connected to a network, use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off the computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may take up to...
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... your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved.
... your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved.
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When you start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than restoring it from memory ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from ...and files you were using Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Hibernation for the options you left it. 106 Learning the Basics Powering down the...
When you start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than restoring it from memory ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from ...and files you were using Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Hibernation for the options you left it. 106 Learning the Basics Powering down the...
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... your option settings occur. The computer returns to automatically go into Hibernation mode when you were using. The computer is configured, put the computer in memory so that the computer will go into a powersaving mode. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel... you press the power button. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on /off .
... your option settings occur. The computer returns to automatically go into Hibernation mode when you were using. The computer is configured, put the computer in memory so that the computer will go into a powersaving mode. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel... you press the power button. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on /off .
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... product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at www.accessories.toshiba.com. After a period of publication. To ensure that shipped with your system configuration settings and the current time and ...for all batteries. If the computer is normal for DVD playback. See "Detailed Specs" for procedures. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. Battery may not indicate a low-battery condition. To purchase a new ...
... product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at www.accessories.toshiba.com. After a period of publication. To ensure that shipped with your system configuration settings and the current time and ...for all batteries. If the computer is normal for DVD playback. See "Detailed Specs" for procedures. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. Battery may not indicate a low-battery condition. To purchase a new ...
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... charging the computer. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off . The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is powered off even when the AC adapter is low, the real-time clock and calendar may...
... charging the computer. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off . The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is powered off even when the AC adapter is low, the real-time clock and calendar may...