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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 55 Adding memory (optional 56 Installing a memory module 56 Removing a memory module 62 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 64 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 65 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition 67 Hard...
... for the first time 53 Opening the display panel 53 Your computer's features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 55 Adding memory (optional 56 Installing a memory module 56 Removing a memory module 62 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 64 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 65 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition 67 Hard...
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... 156 Inserting a PC Card 157 Removing a PC Card 157 Setting up a PC Card for your computer .........158 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 159 Inserting memory media 159 Removing media 160 Connecting your modem to a telephone line.........161 Connecting to a phone line 161 Using an expansion device 162 Using an Optional...
... 156 Inserting a PC Card 157 Removing a PC Card 157 Setting up a PC Card for your computer .........158 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 159 Inserting memory media 159 Removing media 160 Connecting your modem to a telephone line.........161 Connecting to a phone line 161 Using an expansion device 162 Using an Optional...
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... Using an instant password 171 Setting a user password 171 Disabling a user password 172 PC Diagnostic Tool 172 TOSHIBA Power Saver 173 SD Memory Card Format 175 Mouse Utility 177 TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 178 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 179 TOSHIBA Button Controls 181 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 182 Fn-esse 183 Starting Fn-esse 183 Using...
... Using an instant password 171 Setting a user password 171 Disabling a user password 172 PC Diagnostic Tool 172 TOSHIBA Power Saver 173 SD Memory Card Format 175 Mouse Utility 177 TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 178 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 179 TOSHIBA Button Controls 181 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 182 Fn-esse 183 Starting Fn-esse 183 Using...
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... can help you 208 Resolving a hardware conflict 209 A plan of action 209 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....210 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........211 Memory problems 213 Power and the batteries 214 Keyboard problems 216 Display problems 217 Disk drive problems 219 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive...
... can help you 208 Resolving a hardware conflict 209 A plan of action 209 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....210 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........211 Memory problems 213 Power and the batteries 214 Keyboard problems 216 Display problems 217 Disk drive problems 219 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive...
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... such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to your software" on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on...
... such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to your software" on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on...
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... Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 159) After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 56) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse... "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 84) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on page 156) ❖ Install flash memory cards (see "Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot" on page 45.
... Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 159) After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 56) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse... "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 84) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on page 156) ❖ Install flash memory cards (see "Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot" on page 45.
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... devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 45. If you replace it. An additional memory module can be installed in the memory module slot on memory options, check the accessories information that came with enough memory to run most...up your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Installing a memory module The main memory module is under your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged ...
... devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 45. If you replace it. An additional memory module can be installed in the memory module slot on memory options, check the accessories information that came with enough memory to run most...up your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Installing a memory module The main memory module is under your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged ...
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...is on, click Start, then Turn off. (or shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that is on page 135. 5 Close the display panel... and turn off the computer using the Start menu. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the system) The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. depending on may damage ...
...is on, click Start, then Turn off. (or shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that is on page 135. 5 Close the display panel... and turn off the computer using the Start menu. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the system) The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. depending on may damage ...
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58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory module slot cover Front of computer Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you can retrieve it later.
58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory module slot cover Front of computer Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you can retrieve it later.
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... Grease or dust on the underside of the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its antistatic packaging. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into...
... Grease or dust on the underside of the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its antistatic packaging. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into...
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Sample aligning the module into the socket 13 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module clip clip Sample inserting the memory module into the socket 12 Check that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 11 Hold the memory module by its edges so that the module is inserted completely into place.
Sample aligning the module into the socket 13 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module clip clip Sample inserting the memory module into the socket 12 Check that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 11 Hold the memory module by its edges so that the module is inserted completely into place.
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...a charged battery" on page 137. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have a memory module installed for the computer to work. If you can now continue setting up the computer. The clips on page 63. The... memory module should be completely inserted into position. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in place. When the operating ...
...a charged battery" on page 137. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have a memory module installed for the computer to work. If you can now continue setting up the computer. The clips on page 63. The... memory module should be completely inserted into position. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in place. When the operating ...
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... turned on. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it out of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. The memory module pops up when you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and hold it down the computer and open the... cover. The following message appears when you turn the power on and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. In either of the slot. Do not try to shut down for at least ten seconds, then turn...
... turned on. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it out of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. The memory module pops up when you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and hold it down the computer and open the... cover. The following message appears when you turn the power on and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. In either of the slot. Do not try to shut down for at least ten seconds, then turn...
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...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. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 137. 6 Turn the computer right side up. ...cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 63 Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has ...
...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. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 137. 6 Turn the computer right side up. ...cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 63 Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has ...
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... Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your system. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the module is strongly recommended that you to allow you create recovery CDs/ DVDs before using...
... Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your system. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the module is strongly recommended that you to allow you create recovery CDs/ DVDs before using...
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... automatically return to where you left it first saves the current state of the system 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...
... automatically return to where you left it first saves the current state of the system 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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... lost. For information on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 93. 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...
... lost. For information on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 93. 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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Your work frequently. See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Computing tips ❖ Save your work ...
Your work frequently. See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Computing tips ❖ Save your work ...
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... when the computer is powered on battery power The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for up to a month while the computer is attached. It maintains this information... power management options preset to these settings may result in system performance or stability issues. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre.
... when the computer is powered on battery power The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for up to a month while the computer is attached. It maintains this information... power management options preset to these settings may result in system performance or stability issues. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre.
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... RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may vary by computer model. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to reset the real-time clock.
... RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may vary by computer model. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to reset the real-time clock.