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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 55 Installing a memory module 56 Removing a memory module 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition 65 Hard Disk...
... for the first time 53 Opening the display panel 53 Your computer's features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 54 Adding memory 55 Installing a memory module 56 Removing a memory module 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition 65 Hard Disk...
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... Using an instant password 162 Setting a user password 162 Disabling a user password 162 PC Diagnostic Tool 163 TOSHIBA Power Saver 164 SD Memory Card Format 166 Mouse Utility 167 TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 168 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 170 TOSHIBA Button Controls 171 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 172 Fn-esse 173 Starting Fn-esse 174 Using...
... Using an instant password 162 Setting a user password 162 Disabling a user password 162 PC Diagnostic Tool 163 TOSHIBA Power Saver 164 SD Memory Card Format 166 Mouse Utility 167 TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 168 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 170 TOSHIBA Button Controls 171 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 172 Fn-esse 173 Starting Fn-esse 174 Using...
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34 Contents Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........190 Memory problems 192 Power and the batteries 193 Keyboard problems 195 Display problems 196 Disk drive problems 198 DVD-ROM or multi-...computing habits 214 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 215 If you need further assistance 221 Before you contact Toshiba 221 Contacting Toshiba 222 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 223 Toshiba's worldwide offices 223 Appendix A: Hot Keys 225 Volume Mute 225 Password security 226 Without a password 226 With a password...
34 Contents Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........190 Memory problems 192 Power and the batteries 193 Keyboard problems 195 Display problems 196 Disk drive problems 198 DVD-ROM or multi-...computing habits 214 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 215 If you need further assistance 221 Before you contact Toshiba 221 Contacting Toshiba 222 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 223 Toshiba's worldwide offices 223 Appendix A: Hot Keys 225 Volume Mute 225 Password security 226 Without a password 226 With a password...
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... prevent possible overheating of the computer. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 48. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer...
... prevent possible overheating of the computer. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 48. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer...
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..., you must be completed by double-clicking the icon on page 46. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your desktop or by a Local Area Network. Product registration can be connected to the Internet via ...your computer's modem and a voice-grade telephone line, or by going to the Toshiba web site at register.toshiba.com. Registering your computer with Toshiba 47 NOTE If you are connecting your computer to a network, consult your system administrator before you click the...
..., you must be completed by double-clicking the icon on page 46. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your desktop or by a Local Area Network. Product registration can be connected to the Internet via ...your computer's modem and a voice-grade telephone line, or by going to the Toshiba web site at register.toshiba.com. Registering your computer with Toshiba 47 NOTE If you are connecting your computer to a network, consult your system administrator before you click the...
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... connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Failure to follow this instruction may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory" on page 55) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an... optional external diskette drive" on page 82) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on page 148) ❖ Install flash memory cards (see "Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot (optional)" on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull on page 150...
... connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Failure to follow this instruction may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory" on page 55) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an... optional external diskette drive" on page 82) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on page 148) ❖ Install flash memory cards (see "Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot (optional)" on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull on page 150...
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...system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You may want to run most of data. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Sample turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Adding memory HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the ... computer for the first time, do not turn off light on the system indicator panel glow green-about one second. Getting Started Adding memory 55 3 Press and hold the power button in until the power button and the on/off the power again until the operating system...
...system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You may want to run most of data. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Sample turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Adding memory HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the ... computer for the first time, do not turn off light on the system indicator panel glow green-about one second. Getting Started Adding memory 55 3 Press and hold the power button in until the power button and the on/off the power again until the operating system...
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... a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that slot. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer, and memory capacity can be lost. You will be upgraded by a Toshiba authorized service provider. 56 Getting Started Adding memory For more information on memory options, check the accessories information that came with the computer's power on...
... a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that slot. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer, and memory capacity can be lost. You will be upgraded by a Toshiba authorized service provider. 56 Getting Started Adding memory For more information on memory options, check the accessories information that came with the computer's power on...
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... on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 123. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down . Getting Started Adding memory 57 If the computer is on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on , click Start, Shut Down. The ...operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. The Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery...
... on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 123. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down . Getting Started Adding memory 57 If the computer is on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on , click Start, Shut Down. The ...operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. The Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery...
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... insert into the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you may have built up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 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 secures the memory module slot cover. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static ...
... insert into the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you may have built up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 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 secures the memory module slot cover. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static ...
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... on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the socket on the computer. Sample inserting the memory module into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips. Getting Started Adding memory 59 9 Remove the new memory module from its edges so that...the module is inserted completely into the slot 11 Hold the memory module by its antistatic packaging. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the underside of the computer. clip clip Sample inserting the memory module into the socket 12 Check that the gold connector ...
... on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the socket on the computer. Sample inserting the memory module into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips. Getting Started Adding memory 59 9 Remove the new memory module from its edges so that...the module is inserted completely into the slot 11 Hold the memory module by its antistatic packaging. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the underside of the computer. clip clip Sample inserting the memory module into the socket 12 Check that the gold connector ...
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...the main 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 battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory Sample aligning the memory module in place. The clips on page ...123. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured...
...the main 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 battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory Sample aligning the memory module in place. The clips on page ...123. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured...
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... button and hold it on page 62. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least ten seconds, then turn it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on and data in Standby mode. Do not try to work. You can now continue setting up when you turn the power on . In either... If you can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 56 to shut down for at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on again. The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key...
... button and hold it on page 62. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least ten seconds, then turn it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on and data in Standby mode. Do not try to work. You can now continue setting up when you turn the power on . In either... If you can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 56 to shut down for at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on again. The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key...
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..., you can check that the computer has recognized the change. Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it out of the slot. 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. 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 seated properly, TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one...
..., you can check that the computer has recognized the change. Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it out of the slot. 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. 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 seated properly, TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one...
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...: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your system. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 as described in step 13 of "Adding memory" starting on your system configuration, you may have created intact, for example, a D: drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default. ❖...
...: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your system. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 as described in step 13 of "Adding memory" starting on your system configuration, you may have created intact, for example, a D: drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default. ❖...
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... not using it may damage the media in use and result in use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that, when you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off for a while. For more information, see "Powering down command when connected to a domain...
... not using it may damage the media in use and result in use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that, when you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off for a while. For more information, see "Powering down command when connected to a domain...
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... the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. Your work " on page 96 for details. 86 If the network you are working, you will lose...
... the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. Your work " on page 96 for details. 86 If the network you are working, you will lose...
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... Hibernation: ❖ While in which you were using. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than does Turn off computer. ❖ Restarting from memory. If you shut down completely, but it first saves the current mode of the system is held on /off light changes to the mode in... start up again, press the power button until the on the hard disk, no data is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the mode...
... Hibernation: ❖ While in which you were using. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than does Turn off computer. ❖ Restarting from memory. If you shut down completely, but it first saves the current mode of the system is held on /off light changes to the mode in... start up again, press the power button until the on the hard disk, no data is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the mode...
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... Basics Powering down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can start up again, the computer returns to eight hours in which you left it again by...
... Basics Powering down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can start up again, the computer returns to eight hours in which you left it again by...
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Leave the power connected, and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is almost completely discharged. When fully charged, it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 ...
Leave the power connected, and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is almost completely discharged. When fully charged, it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 ...