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.......... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 43 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 46 Adding external devices 47 Connecting the AC adapter 48 Charging the battery 50 Using the computer for the first time... Using the TouchPad 53 Primary and secondary control buttons........... 53 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 54 Setting up other devices 55 Installing additional memory (optional 55 Connecting a mouse 59 Using an external keyboard 59 Connecting a printer 59 Setting up a printer 61 Connecting a USB...
.......... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 43 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 46 Adding external devices 47 Connecting the AC adapter 48 Charging the battery 50 Using the computer for the first time... Using the TouchPad 53 Primary and secondary control buttons........... 53 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 54 Setting up other devices 55 Installing additional memory (optional 55 Connecting a mouse 59 Using an external keyboard 59 Connecting a printer 59 Setting up a printer 61 Connecting a USB...
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... can help you 204 Resolving a hardware conflict 205 A plan of action 205 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 206 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 207 Memory card problems 209 Power and the batteries 209 Keyboard problems 211 Display problems 211 Disk drive problems 213
... can help you 204 Resolving a hardware conflict 205 A plan of action 205 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 206 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 207 Memory card problems 209 Power and the batteries 209 Keyboard problems 211 Display problems 211 Disk drive problems 213
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Underside Expansion memory and optional Wi-Fi slot cover Cooling vent Hard disk drive cover Battery release latch Battery cover Finding Your Way Around Underside 37 The previous ...
Underside Expansion memory and optional Wi-Fi slot cover Cooling vent Hard disk drive cover Battery release latch Battery cover Finding Your Way Around Underside 37 The previous ...
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CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure you insert additional memory. The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard disk drive. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 108. The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the battery module, which lets you use ... "Changing the main battery" on page 55 for systems with Wi-Fi) can be installed. 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside The expansion memory and optional Wi-Fi Mini-PCI slot cover protects the slots where you do not block the cooling vents. It is not available. The ...
CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure you insert additional memory. The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard disk drive. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 108. The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the battery module, which lets you use ... "Changing the main battery" on page 55 for systems with Wi-Fi) can be installed. 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside The expansion memory and optional Wi-Fi Mini-PCI slot cover protects the slots where you do not block the cooling vents. It is not available. The ...
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... computer 47 Adding external devices NOTE: Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software first. See "Setting up your software" on page 167) Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 55) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting...
... computer 47 Adding external devices NOTE: Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software first. See "Setting up your software" on page 167) Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 55) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting...
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... need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is in good condition. otherwise, skip to install a memory module. If the computer is equipped with enough memory to add an additional memory module of either 128, 256, and 512 MB capacity. Getting Started Setting up other devices 55 Setting up... other devices Installing additional memory (optional) Your computer comes with two memory slots, one of which is available for you use a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to step 4. 1 If the...
... need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is in good condition. otherwise, skip to install a memory module. If the computer is equipped with enough memory to add an additional memory module of either 128, 256, and 512 MB capacity. Getting Started Setting up other devices 55 Setting up... other devices Installing additional memory (optional) Your computer comes with two memory slots, one of which is available for you use a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to step 4. 1 If the...
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Expansion memory slot cover Base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the four screws that you can retrieve them later. Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory slot cover, and then remove the memory slot cover. 56 Getting Started Setting up other devices 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the empty memory slot.
Expansion memory slot cover Base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the four screws that you can retrieve them later. Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory slot cover, and then remove the memory slot cover. 56 Getting Started Setting up other devices 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the empty memory slot.
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...computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 9 Holding the memory module by its gold connector bar (on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors ...up other devices 57 CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in place. Grease or dust on the computer. Getting Started Setting up . The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity...
...computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 9 Holding the memory module by its gold connector bar (on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors ...up other devices 57 CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in place. Grease or dust on the computer. Getting Started Setting up . The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity...
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...slot. 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 11 through 6 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 55. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up other devices 11 Replace the memory slot cover. 12 Replace the screws and tighten them. 13 Replace the battery.... 14 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 15 To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory: ❖ Click Start, then click Control Panel. ❖ Click the Performance and Maintenance icon. ❖ Click System. ❖ The ...
...slot. 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 11 through 6 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 55. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up other devices 11 Replace the memory slot cover. 12 Replace the screws and tighten them. 13 Replace the battery.... 14 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 15 To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory: ❖ Click Start, then click Control Panel. ❖ Click the Performance and Maintenance icon. ❖ Click System. ❖ The ...
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.... ❖ If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use the operating system Standby command to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on the computer again, you automatically return to where you left off. ❖ Never turn off the power while a drive...
.... ❖ If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use the operating system Standby command to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on the computer again, you automatically return to where you left off. ❖ Never turn off the power while a drive...
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... This feature saves your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you when the battery is running low. See "Setting battery alarms" on . See your file to warn you can be...
... This feature saves your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you when the battery is running low. See "Setting battery alarms" on . See your file to warn you can be...
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... your ears. Pressing the eject button The disc tray partially opens. Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 83 CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM drive power is on the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive.
... your ears. Pressing the eject button The disc tray partially opens. Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 83 CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM drive power is on the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive.
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...the state in which you left it, including all open programs and files you left it first saves the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off. Restoring information from the hard drive takes longer...restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restoring it from the hard disk instead of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in which you were...
...the state in which you left it, including all open programs and files you left it first saves the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off. Restoring information from the hard drive takes longer...restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restoring it from the hard disk instead of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in which you were...
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..., press and hold the power button until the on/off light changes to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you left it from memory ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than from...
..., press and hold the power button until the on/off light changes to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you left it from memory ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than from...
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... down the computer using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Turn Off Computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up to the mode in...
... down the computer using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Turn Off Computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up to the mode in...
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... saves the status of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode. When I press the power button Set this option to Standby to memory, turns off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode. To enter hibernation mode, you must hold down the shift key while you... select Hibernate. When I close the lid Set this option to Standby to enable them in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon, and then click the...
... saves the status of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode. When I press the power button Set this option to Standby to memory, turns off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode. To enter hibernation mode, you must hold down the shift key while you... select Hibernate. When I close the lid Set this option to Standby to enable them in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon, and then click the...
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The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for up to retain a charge. Overcharging will cause it , causing the release of ...
The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for up to retain a charge. Overcharging will cause it , causing the release of ...
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You can install two Type II cards. ❖ A Type III card is used for memory storage, as types II and III: ❖ A Type II card is installed automatically. PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket ... 2.1 standard, or later. You can purchase additional PC Cards from your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. Other cards may work with your dealer. 167 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your...
You can install two Type II cards. ❖ A Type III card is used for memory storage, as types II and III: ❖ A Type II card is installed automatically. PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket ... 2.1 standard, or later. You can purchase additional PC Cards from your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. Other cards may work with your dealer. 167 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your...
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202 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. If pressing any key to access the menu. The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. For more information, see "Power and ...
202 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. If pressing any key to access the menu. The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. For more information, see "Power and ...
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...required by one most likely to store information as system resources. Resolving conflicts There are commonly referred to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. 206 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The device most recently connected to the system is called the Direct... The channel to the CPU is the one device overwrites the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called an Interrupt Request (IRQ) because it interrupts what the processor is asking for adapter cards to as it from the computer. ❖...
...required by one most likely to store information as system resources. Resolving conflicts There are commonly referred to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. 206 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The device most recently connected to the system is called the Direct... The channel to the CPU is the one device overwrites the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called an Interrupt Request (IRQ) because it interrupts what the processor is asking for adapter cards to as it from the computer. ❖...
