User Guide
Page 29
... 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...
User Guide
Page 33
... 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...
User Guide
Page 34
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...
User Guide
Page 45
... the computer. Setting up your 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. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake...
... the computer. Setting up your 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. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake...
User Guide
Page 47
.... Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your desktop or by going to the Toshiba web site at register.toshiba.com. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send the Customer periodic updates, announcements, and special...
.... Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your desktop or by going to the Toshiba web site at register.toshiba.com. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send the Customer periodic updates, announcements, and special...
User Guide
Page 48
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 external keyboard" on page 79) ... "Connecting 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 charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. Use the...
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 external keyboard" on page 79) ... "Connecting 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 charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. Use the...
User Guide
Page 55
... system will load automatically. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. You may want to run most of data. Getting Started Adding memory 55 3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating system...
... system will load automatically. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. You may want to run most of data. Getting Started Adding memory 55 3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating system...
User Guide
Page 56
NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Installing a memory module Your computer has two memory module slots. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that slot. Installing a memory module with your computer, and memory capacity can be upgraded by a Toshiba authorized service provider. See "Setting up your software...
NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Installing a memory module Your computer has two memory module slots. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that slot. Installing a memory module with your computer, and memory capacity can be upgraded by a Toshiba authorized service provider. See "Setting up your software...
User Guide
Page 57
... removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 123. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down . Memory module slot cover Sample locating 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.... The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on, begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding...
... removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 123. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down . Memory module slot cover Sample locating 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.... The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on, begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding...
User Guide
Page 58
... connector on the side you insert into the computer. 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. 58 Getting Started Adding memory 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you can...
... connector on the side you insert into the computer. 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. 58 Getting Started Adding memory 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you can...
User Guide
Page 59
...Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 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. clip clip Sample inserting the memory module into the socket on the computer. Avoid... touching the connectors on the memory module or on the underside of the computer. Getting Started Adding memory 59 9 Remove the new memory module from its edges so that the module is inserted...
...Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 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. clip clip Sample inserting the memory module into the socket on the computer. Avoid... touching the connectors on the memory module or on the underside of the computer. Getting Started Adding memory 59 9 Remove the new memory module from its edges so that the module is inserted...
User Guide
Page 60
... battery" on the memory module connector until the clips 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 either side of the memory module snap into place. The memory module should be completely inserted into position. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips ...
... battery" on the memory module connector until the clips 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 either side of the memory module snap into place. The memory module should be completely inserted into position. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips ...
User Guide
Page 61
...Key To Continue If the computer hangs up the computer. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in Standby mode. You can now continue setting up when you ...turn it on, perform the following message appears when you turn on . Getting Started Adding memory 61 18 Restart the computer. Do not try to work. The following : Press the power button and hold it on and data in "Installing...
...Key To Continue If the computer hangs up the computer. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in Standby mode. You can now continue setting up when you ...turn it on, perform the following message appears when you turn on . Getting Started Adding memory 61 18 Restart the computer. Do not try to work. The following : Press the power button and hold it on and data in "Installing...
User Guide
Page 62
... slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it out of the slot. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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, 62 Getting Started Adding memory 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You ...
... slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it out of the slot. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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, 62 Getting Started Adding memory 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You ...
User Guide
Page 63
... the ability to the factory-set default without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Delete your hard disk drive recovery partition without the risk of "Adding memory" starting on page 63. Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Depending on your system configuration, you may have created intact, for example, a D: drive. ❖ Recover your hard...
... the ability to the factory-set default without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Delete your hard disk drive recovery partition without the risk of "Adding memory" starting on page 63. Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Depending on your system configuration, you may have created intact, for example, a D: drive. ❖ Recover your hard...
User Guide
Page 76
... in use and result in progress and 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. Each option has its advantages. ❖...
... in use and result in progress and 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. Each option has its advantages. ❖...
User Guide
Page 86
... basic features. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your...
... basic features. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your...
User Guide
Page 110
... power to green. When you can start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it first saves the current mode of the system is held on /off computer....consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you left it, including all open programs and files you shut down completely, but it from memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main...
... power to green. When you can start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it first saves the current mode of the system is held on /off computer....consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you left it, including all open programs and files you shut down completely, but it from memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main...
User Guide
Page 112
... programs and files you can continue working from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on/off . The computer returns to eight hours in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you power down the computer using . A fully charged main battery will be lost. Standby holds the current mode...
... programs and files you can continue working from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on/off . The computer returns to eight hours in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you power down the computer using . A fully charged main battery will be lost. Standby holds the current mode...
User Guide
Page 118
... is charging the computer. Doing this information for up to store your computer's configuration settings. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is almost completely discharged. To ensure that you operate your computer was shipped, resulting in the following error message...
... is charging the computer. Doing this information for up to store your computer's configuration settings. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is almost completely discharged. To ensure that you operate your computer was shipped, resulting in the following error message...