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... for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 Your computer's features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using external...
... for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 Your computer's features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using external...
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... 143 Removing a PC Card 143 Setting up a PC Card for your computer .........144 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 144 Inserting memory media 145 Removing memory media 145 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 147 TOSHIBA Assist 148 Connect 149 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 149 Optimize 149 Setting passwords 150 Using an instant password 150 Using a supervisor...
... 143 Removing a PC Card 143 Setting up a PC Card for your computer .........144 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 144 Inserting memory media 145 Removing memory media 145 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 147 TOSHIBA Assist 148 Connect 149 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 149 Optimize 149 Setting passwords 150 Using an instant password 150 Using a supervisor...
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... the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key 157 Viewing existing key assignments 159 Changing or removing existing key assignments 159 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 160 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........160 TOSHIBA Power Management 162 Preset Power Profiles 163 Quickly creating a new power profile 163 Customizing a power profile 164 Mouse Utility 164...
... the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key 157 Viewing existing key assignments 159 Changing or removing existing key assignments 159 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 160 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........160 TOSHIBA Power Management 162 Preset Power Profiles 163 Quickly creating a new power profile 163 Customizing a power profile 164 Mouse Utility 164...
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...hardware conflict 190 A plan of action 190 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....191 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........192 Memory problems 194 Power and the batteries 195 Keyboard problems 197 Display problems 198 Disk drive problems 200 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or ...216 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 217 If you need further assistance 223 Before you contact Toshiba 223 Contacting Toshiba 224 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 225 Toshiba's worldwide offices 225 Appendix A: Hot Keys 227 Volume Mute 227 Password security 228 Without a password 228...
...hardware conflict 190 A plan of action 190 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....191 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........192 Memory problems 194 Power and the batteries 195 Keyboard problems 197 Display problems 198 Disk drive problems 200 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or ...216 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 217 If you need further assistance 223 Before you contact Toshiba 223 Contacting Toshiba 224 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 225 Toshiba's worldwide offices 225 Appendix A: Hot Keys 227 Volume Mute 227 Password security 228 Without a password 228...
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... to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching...
... to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching...
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After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 66) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard... "Using PC Cards" on page 142) ❖ Install flash memory cards (see "Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot" on page 44. 46 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 144) See "Setting ...
After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 66) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard... "Using PC Cards" on page 142) ❖ Install flash memory cards (see "Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot" on page 44. 46 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 144) See "Setting ...
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... computer's memory if you turn off the power again until the power button and the on/off light on the computer for the first time, do not turn on the system indicator panel glow blue-about one second. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. ...Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating system has loaded completely. Sample turning on the power ...
... computer's memory if you turn off the power again until the power button and the on/off light on the computer for the first time, do not turn on the system indicator panel glow blue-about one second. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. ...Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating system has loaded completely. Sample turning on the power ...
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...'s power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Installing a memory module The computer has two memory module slots. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) For more information on memory options, check the accessories information that is in Standby or Hibernation mode...
...'s power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Installing a memory module The computer has two memory module slots. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) For more information on memory options, check the accessories information that is in Standby or Hibernation mode...
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... Down" on page 70). 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. 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 secures the memory module slot cover. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, then... Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off or Shut Down, ...
... Down" on page 70). 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. 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 secures the memory module slot cover. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, then... Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off or Shut Down, ...
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... or on the side you can damage the memory module. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Front of 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 you insert into the socket on the ...underside of the computer. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. Grease or dust on the ...
... or on the side you can damage the memory module. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Front of 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 you insert into the socket on the ...underside of the computer. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. Grease or dust on the ...
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Front of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Sample inserting the memory module into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips. clip clip Sample inserting the memory module into the socket 12 Check that the module is inserted completely into the slot 11 Hold the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket. Sample aligning the module into the socket
Front of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Sample inserting the memory module into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips. clip clip Sample inserting the memory module into the socket 12 Check that the module is inserted completely into the slot 11 Hold the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket. Sample aligning the module into the socket
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... Restart the computer. The clips on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down 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...
... Restart the computer. The clips on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down 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...
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...following : Press the power button and hold it down for at least ten seconds, then turn it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on again. Removing a memory module If you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up the computer, verify ...that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can now continue setting up the next time you can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 54 to shut down...
...following : Press the power button and hold it down for at least ten seconds, then turn it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on again. Removing a memory module If you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up the computer, verify ...that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can now continue setting up the next time you can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 54 to shut down...
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...cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 45 degree angle and slide it out of computer Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. ...Front of the slot. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the ...
...cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 45 degree angle and slide it out of computer Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. ...Front of the slot. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the ...
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...completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the stroke of a finger. 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. NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the ... to right. ❖ To move the cursor with the socket clips. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 61 Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you to move it to the left side, slide your finger several times across the TouchPad from right to left to...
...completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the stroke of a finger. 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. NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the ... to right. ❖ To move the cursor with the socket clips. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 61 Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you to move it to the left side, slide your finger several times across the TouchPad from right to left to...
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... consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning the computer off. ❖ 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 the computer off. ❖ 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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... command places the computer into a powersaving mode. 72 Getting Started Turning off your hard disk. Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using Standby, see "Using and...
... command places the computer into a powersaving mode. 72 Getting Started Turning off your hard disk. Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using Standby, see "Using and...
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... provides important information about basic features. See "Saving your work since you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work " on page 91 for details. 81 This feature saves your...
... provides important information about basic features. See "Saving your work since you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work " on page 91 for details. 81 This feature saves your...
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... management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that stores your computer). For assistance with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off . Changes to work for many... modes. If you . For more information on . 107 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 up to the main battery, you may also have an optional...
... management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that stores your computer). For assistance with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off . Changes to work for many... modes. If you . For more information on . 107 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 up to the main battery, you may also have an optional...
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... RTC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM (CMOS) CHECK SYSTEM HINT: Once the battery is almost completely discharged. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is extremely hot or cold. 109 Mobile Computing Charging batteries The main battery may have become completely discharged while...
... RTC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM (CMOS) CHECK SYSTEM HINT: Once the battery is almost completely discharged. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is extremely hot or cold. 109 Mobile Computing Charging batteries The main battery may have become completely discharged while...