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... first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 Your computer's features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 53 Adding memory (optional 54 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 60 Checking total memory 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 64 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition 66...
... first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 Your computer's features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 53 Adding memory (optional 54 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 60 Checking total memory 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 64 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition 66...
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... for your computer .........155 Using an ExpressCard 155 Inserting an ExpressCard 155 Removing an ExpressCard 156 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 157 Inserting memory media 158 Removing memory media 158 Using the i.LINK® port 159 Using an expansion device 160 Using an Optional Advanced Port Replicator III Plus with your...
... for your computer .........155 Using an ExpressCard 155 Inserting an ExpressCard 155 Removing an ExpressCard 156 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 157 Inserting memory media 158 Removing memory media 158 Using the i.LINK® port 159 Using an expansion device 160 Using an Optional Advanced Port Replicator III Plus with your...
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... the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key 176 Viewing existing key assignments 177 Changing or removing existing key assignments 177 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 178 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........179 TOSHIBA Power Saver 180 Preset Power Profiles 181 Quickly creating a new power profile 181 Customizing a power profile 181 Mouse Utility 182...
... the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key 176 Viewing existing key assignments 177 Changing or removing existing key assignments 177 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 178 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........179 TOSHIBA Power Saver 180 Preset Power Profiles 181 Quickly creating a new power profile 181 Customizing a power profile 181 Mouse Utility 182...
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... can help you 214 Resolving a hardware conflict 215 A plan of action 215 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....216 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........217 Memory problems 219 Power and the batteries 220 Keyboard problems 222 Display problems 223 Disk drive problems 225 Optical drive problems 228 Sound system problems 229...
... can help you 214 Resolving a hardware conflict 215 A plan of action 215 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....216 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........217 Memory problems 219 Power and the batteries 220 Keyboard problems 222 Display problems 223 Disk drive problems 225 Optical drive problems 228 Sound system problems 229...
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... resulting in Standby mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is...
... resulting in Standby mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is...
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Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 45. Registering your computer with Toshiba 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 54) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on ... decide not to register at a later time. NOTE To register online, you can be connected to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you must be completed during the initial start up process of your computer. 46 Getting...
Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 45. Registering your computer with Toshiba 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 54) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on ... decide not to register at a later time. NOTE To register online, you can be connected to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you must be completed during the initial start up process of your computer. 46 Getting...
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... minor bodily injury. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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 use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in...
... minor bodily injury. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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 use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in...
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...For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 129. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation... mode, data will be lost. You can install one or two memory modules. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the system).
...For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 129. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation... mode, data will be lost. You can install one or two memory modules. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the system).
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56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover.
56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover.
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... the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of one another, you must remove the top module...dust on the connector may have built up. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on page 60. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded ...
... the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of one another, you must remove the top module...dust on the connector may have built up. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on page 60. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded ...
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Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in the socket. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector.
Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in the socket. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector.
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... of the socket. These latches should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. Front of the module. Getting Started Adding... memory (optional) 59 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. If the latches and cutouts do not line up ...
... of the socket. These latches should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. Front of the module. Getting Started Adding... memory (optional) 59 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. If the latches and cutouts do not line up ...
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... setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 131. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 ...cables. 18 Restart the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see ...
... setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 131. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 ...cables. 18 Restart the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see ...
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... at least ten seconds, then turn the power on again. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on, perform the following message ...appears when you turn it on and data in memory will not be lost. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the above cases, the Standby configuration will... be saved. You can damage the computer and the memory module. The memory module pops up when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any ...
... at least ten seconds, then turn the power on again. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on, perform the following message ...appears when you turn it on and data in memory will not be lost. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the above cases, the Standby configuration will... be saved. You can damage the computer and the memory module. The memory module pops up when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any ...
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Front of computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
Front of computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
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Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you may have created intact, for example, a D: drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default. ❖ Recover ...Drive Recovery Utilities Your computer has been configured with the socket latches. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover (complete steps 1-9 in "Installing a memory module" on page 64. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and ...
Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you may have created intact, for example, a D: drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default. ❖ Recover ...Drive Recovery Utilities Your computer has been configured with the socket latches. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover (complete steps 1-9 in "Installing a memory module" on page 64. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and ...
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... consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer. ❖ Since information 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...
... consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer. ❖ Since information 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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... your computer on your hard disk. For information on using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from turning off the computer or using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation...
... your computer on your hard disk. For information on using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from turning off the computer or using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation...
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... must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. See "Saving your file to reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your work since you will lose all work " on page 104 for details. 95...
... must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. See "Saving your file to reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your work since you will lose all work " on page 104 for details. 95...
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... the system should use in system performance or stability issues. 119 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Power management Your computer ships with... use the preset configuration. Changes to a month while the computer is turned off , even when AC power is powered on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact...
... the system should use in system performance or stability issues. 119 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Power management Your computer ships with... use the preset configuration. Changes to a month while the computer is turned off , even when AC power is powered on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact...