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... first time 50 Opening the display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 61 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using...
... first time 50 Opening the display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 61 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using...
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... Card 142 Setting up a PC Card for your computer .........143 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 143 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 144 Using the i.LINK® port 145 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 Setting passwords 152 Using an instant password...
... Card 142 Setting up a PC Card for your computer .........143 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 143 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 144 Using the i.LINK® port 145 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 Setting passwords 152 Using an instant password...
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... assignments 161 Changing or removing existing key assignments 161 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 162 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........163 TOSHIBA Power Saver 164 Preset Power Profiles 165 Quickly creating a new power profile 165 Customizing a power profile 165 Mouse Utility 166 Toshiba Hardware Setup 167 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 169 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 171...
... assignments 161 Changing or removing existing key assignments 161 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 162 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........163 TOSHIBA Power Saver 164 Preset Power Profiles 165 Quickly creating a new power profile 165 Customizing a power profile 165 Mouse Utility 166 Toshiba Hardware Setup 167 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 169 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 171...
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... conflict 197 A plan of action 197 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....198 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........200 Memory problems 202 Power and the batteries 202 Keyboard problems 204 Display problems 205 Disk drive problems 208 Optical drive problems 210 Sound...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 224 If you need further assistance 230 Before you contact Toshiba 230 Contacting Toshiba 231 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 232 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password 235...
... conflict 197 A plan of action 197 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....198 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........200 Memory problems 202 Power and the batteries 202 Keyboard problems 204 Display problems 205 Disk drive problems 208 Optical drive problems 210 Sound...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 224 If you need further assistance 230 Before you contact Toshiba 230 Contacting Toshiba 231 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 232 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password 235...
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.... To register your computer online or to sign up for the first time, do not turn on page 130). See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use external power or to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external...
.... To register your computer online or to sign up for the first time, do not turn on page 130). See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use external power or to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external...
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... the first time you may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 45 Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 67) ❖ Connect a full-size... (see "Using PC Cards" on page 141) See "Setting up your software" on page 43. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software.
... the first time you may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 45 Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 67) ❖ Connect a full-size... (see "Using PC Cards" on page 141) See "Setting up your software" on page 43. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software.
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Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating...
Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating...
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... with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; Before you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the memory module slots on the system). If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will become hot. The Turn off the computer...base of the computer. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can install one or two memory modules. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off computer or Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down....
... with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; Before you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the memory module slots on the system). If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will become hot. The Turn off the computer...base of the computer. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can install one or two memory modules. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off computer or Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down....
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Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 117. 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 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery.
Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 117. 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 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery.
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...the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and cover in a safe place so that you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. Avoid ...touching the connector on the memory module or on top of one another, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-1 of "Removing a memory module" on the underside of the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later. NOTE If...
...the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and cover in a safe place so that you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. Avoid ...touching the connector on the memory module or on top of one another, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-1 of "Removing a memory module" on the underside of the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later. NOTE If...
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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. 56 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. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector.
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... down on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the slot Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the latches at the sides of the socket. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 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 the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. These latches should be completely inserted into position. If the latches...
... down on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the slot Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the latches at the sides of the socket. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 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 the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. These latches should be completely inserted into position. If the latches...
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...16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory module If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart...loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 61. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it ...
...16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory module If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart...loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 61. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it ...
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... another, you turn the power on . In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. You can damage the computer and the memory module. The computer could hang up the next time you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 1 Gently lift the... to a 30-degree angle and slide it on top of the slot. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any ...
... another, you turn the power on . In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. You can damage the computer and the memory module. The computer could hang up the next time you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 1 Gently lift the... to a 30-degree angle and slide it on top of the slot. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any ...
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TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 2 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 3 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 4 Turn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect the cables. 6 Restart the computer.
TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 2 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 3 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 4 Turn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect the cables. 6 Restart the computer.
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Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 61 Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the stroke of the page, slide your ... 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 check that the computer has recognized the change. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad...
Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 61 Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the stroke of the page, slide your ... 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 check that the computer has recognized the change. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad...
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... files and make sure the disk activity lights are 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 shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of...
... files and make sure the disk activity lights are 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 shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of...
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.... ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off . Be sure to the mode in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode...
.... ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off . Be sure to the mode in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode...
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... and you save feature that can be activated. Your work " on page 89 for details. 81 See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and...
... and you save feature that can be activated. Your work " on page 89 for details. 81 See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and...
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... only batteries designed to work with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to be used to fully discharge the battery periodically. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is helpful to select a power level setting for...considerably from specifications depending on usage. To ensure that the battery maintains its ability to retain a charge. This is not necessary to your Toshiba notebook computer. However, for better accuracy of individual components. After a period of the battery, and may not charge while the computer is...
... only batteries designed to work with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to be used to fully discharge the battery periodically. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is helpful to select a power level setting for...considerably from specifications depending on usage. To ensure that the battery maintains its ability to retain a charge. This is not necessary to your Toshiba notebook computer. However, for better accuracy of individual components. After a period of the battery, and may not charge while the computer is...