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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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... the disc. Pressing the mode button once more places the computer in digital mode. The play/pause button begins play a CD or DVD. Underside Expansion memory and optional Wi-Fi slot cover Cooling vent Hard disk drive cover Battery release latch Battery cover To eject the disc press the button again...
... the disc. Pressing the mode button once more places the computer in digital mode. The play/pause button begins play a CD or DVD. Underside Expansion memory and optional Wi-Fi slot cover Cooling vent Hard disk drive cover Battery release latch Battery cover To eject the disc press the button again...
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...a standard electrical outlet is also the slot where an optional Wi-Fi Mini-PCI card for wireless networking (*for detailed information. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 108. The battery cover provides access to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case. It is not... page 55 for systems with Wi-Fi) can be installed. 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. 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside The expansion...
...a standard electrical outlet is also the slot where an optional Wi-Fi Mini-PCI card for wireless networking (*for detailed information. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 108. The battery cover provides access to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case. It is not... page 55 for systems with Wi-Fi) can be installed. 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. 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside The expansion...
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See "Setting up your software first. 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 a mouse" on page 59) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page ...; Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 45 . Getting Started Setting up your computer 47 Adding external devices NOTE: Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 167)
See "Setting up your software first. 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 a mouse" on page 59) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page ...; Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 45 . Getting Started Setting up your computer 47 Adding external devices NOTE: Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 167)
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... Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to install a memory module. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is on , click Start, Turn Off Computer. Your computer is equipped with enough... memory to run most of data. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications...
... Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to install a memory module. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is on , click Start, Turn Off Computer. Your computer is equipped with enough... memory to run most of data. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications...
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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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... on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up other devices 57 CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its gold connector bar (on the side you may cause... memory access problems. Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. Do not force the module into place. Getting ...
... on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up other devices 57 CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its gold connector bar (on the side you may cause... memory access problems. Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. Do not force the module into place. Getting ...
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... 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 General tab view automatically appears and...
... 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 General tab view automatically appears and...
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.... If you use the Windows® Turn Off command. You can view the "lost" area by scrolling to it may damage your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off the power while a drive-in-use Hibernation mode to save the system settings to the hard disk. ❖ If...
.... If you use the Windows® Turn Off command. You can view the "lost" area by scrolling to it may damage your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off the power while a drive-in-use Hibernation mode to save the system settings to the hard disk. ❖ If...
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... running low. See 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 are working. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features...
... running low. See 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 are working. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features...
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... fully open. 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. Inserting a disc WARNING: Before playing an audio...
... fully open. 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. Inserting a disc WARNING: Before playing an audio...
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...power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restoring it from memory. 92 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Hibernation command Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but 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 it. Standby command The Standby command puts...
...power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restoring it from memory. 92 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Hibernation command Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but 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 it. Standby command The Standby command puts...
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...up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in which you left it from memory. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to green. NOTE: For ...little more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Power Management" on page 172. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than from memory ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn Off Computer ❖ Restarting from Standby, because ...
...up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in which you left it from memory. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to green. NOTE: For ...little more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Power Management" on page 172. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than from memory ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn Off Computer ❖ Restarting from Standby, because ...
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... the current mode of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Turn Off Computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...
... the current mode of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Turn Off Computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...
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... dialog box. When I press the power button 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 Toshiba Power Management icon. 3 Click the Advanced tab. 4 Select Standby for the options you select Hibernate. The on... 99 NOTE: If you close the lid Set this option to Standby to memory, turns off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode.
... dialog box. When I press the power button 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 Toshiba Power Management icon. 3 Click the Advanced tab. 4 Select Standby for the options you select Hibernate. The on... 99 NOTE: If you close the lid Set this option to Standby to memory, turns off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode.
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... batteries If you spend a lot of the battery and the Battery LED may want to explode, releasing toxic materials. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for an extended period, more than a month, the battery may cause permanent damage...
... batteries If you spend a lot of the battery and the Battery LED may want to explode, releasing toxic materials. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for an extended period, more than a month, the battery may cause permanent damage...
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... to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard, or later. You can install two Type II cards. ❖ A Type III card is used for memory storage, as a network card, and so on. You can purchase additional PC Cards from your PC Card and is typically used for your dealer. Other... Options Using PC Cards Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard.
... to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard, or later. You can install two Type II cards. ❖ A Type III card is used for memory storage, as a network card, and so on. You can purchase additional PC Cards from your PC Card and is typically used for your dealer. Other... Options Using PC Cards Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard.
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... key to access the menu. Make sure there is no diskette in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. 202 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is...
... key to access the menu. Make sure there is no diskette in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. 202 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is...
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...know which device is asking for attention. Resolving conflicts There are commonly referred to the system is stored in a specific place or address in memory called an Interrupt Request (IRQ) because it works. For an older device, remove it from the computer. ❖ Disable another system ... resources to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖ Disable the device. A device, such as it interrupts what the processor is called the Direct Memory Access (DMA). Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is doing and requests some of communication are three things you can do to...
...know which device is asking for attention. Resolving conflicts There are commonly referred to the system is stored in a specific place or address in memory called an Interrupt Request (IRQ) because it works. For an older device, remove it from the computer. ❖ Disable another system ... resources to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖ Disable the device. A device, such as it interrupts what the processor is called the Direct Memory Access (DMA). Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is doing and requests some of communication are three things you can do to...