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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...and secondary control buttons........... 53 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 54 Using the wireless mouse 55 Setting up other devices 57 Installing additional memory (optional 57 Using an external keyboard 61 Connecting a printer 61 Setting up a printer 62 Connecting a USB printer 64 Connecting ...
.......... 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...and secondary control buttons........... 53 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 54 Using the wireless mouse 55 Setting up other devices 57 Installing additional memory (optional 57 Using an external keyboard 61 Connecting a printer 61 Setting up a printer 62 Connecting a USB printer 64 Connecting ...
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... can help you 208 Resolving a hardware conflict 209 A plan of action 209 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 210 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 211 Memory card problems 213 Power and the batteries 213 Keyboard problems 215 Display problems 215 Disk drive problems 217 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW... Card problems 229 Printer problems 232 Modem problems 233 Develop good computing habits 233 If you need further assistance 235 Before you call 235 Contacting Toshiba 235 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 237 Toshiba's worldwide offices 238
... can help you 208 Resolving a hardware conflict 209 A plan of action 209 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 210 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 211 Memory card problems 213 Power and the batteries 213 Keyboard problems 215 Display problems 215 Disk drive problems 217 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW... Card problems 229 Printer problems 232 Modem problems 233 Develop good computing habits 233 If you need further assistance 235 Before you call 235 Contacting Toshiba 235 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 237 Toshiba's worldwide offices 238
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... protects the slots where you use your computer at an optimum temperature. The battery pack lets you insert additional memory. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 57 for detailed information. The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's ...
... protects the slots where you use your computer at an optimum temperature. The battery pack lets you insert additional memory. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 57 for detailed information. The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's ...
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See "Setting up your software first. Before starting to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 61) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external ...; 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 computer, you may also want to use your software" on page 171)
See "Setting up your software first. Before starting to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 61) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external ...; 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 computer, you may also want to use your software" on page 171)
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...For steps on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; You may want to increase the computer's memory if you to add additional memory modules of today's popular applications. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery...114. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. otherwise, skip to step 4. 1 If the computer is equipped with enough memory to run most of either 128, 256, and 512 MB capacity. Your computer is on, click Start, Turn Off Computer.
...For steps on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; You may want to increase the computer's memory if you to add additional memory modules of today's popular applications. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery...114. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. otherwise, skip to step 4. 1 If the computer is equipped with enough memory to run most of either 128, 256, and 512 MB capacity. Your computer is on, click Start, Turn Off Computer.
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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. 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. 58 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 slots.
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. 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. 58 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 slots.
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... the module into place. Grease or dust on the side you may cause memory access problems. Getting Started Setting up . 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. Before you handle the module,...touch its gold connector bar (on the connectors may have built up other devices 59 CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new...
... the module into place. Grease or dust on the side you may cause memory access problems. Getting Started Setting up . 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. Before you handle the module,...touch its gold connector bar (on the connectors may have built up other devices 59 CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new...
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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 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 off the power while a drive-in-use light on the system indicator panel is off) to fully charge the main...
.... ❖ 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 off the power while a drive-in-use light on the system indicator panel is off) to fully charge the main...
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... alarms" on . 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 are working. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you save feature that you when the battery is running...
... alarms" on . 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 are working. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you save feature that you when the battery is running...
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...battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from memory. Restoring information from the hard drive takes longer than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of the... system is held on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to maintain the saved ...
...battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from memory. Restoring information from the hard drive takes longer than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of the... system is held on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to maintain the saved ...
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Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. Be sure to save your ...
Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. Be sure to save your ...
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...start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than does Turn Off Computer ❖ Restarting from memory. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to start up again, press and hold the power button until the on page 176. Using ...of the system is lost if the main battery discharges ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than from memory ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is held on the ...
...start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than does Turn Off Computer ❖ Restarting from memory. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to start up again, press and hold the power button until the on page 176. Using ...of the system is lost if the main battery discharges ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than from memory ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is held on the ...
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... Learning the Basics Using Standby Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. 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 again, the computer returns...
... Learning the Basics Using Standby Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. 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 again, the computer returns...
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... down the shift key while you press the power button. To use any of these methods, you first need to memory, turns off light blinks amber indicating the machine is 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 hold down the shift key, Stand By becomes Hibernate in the Turn...
... down the shift key while you press the power button. To use any of these methods, you first need to memory, turns off light blinks amber indicating the machine is 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 hold down the shift key, Stand By becomes Hibernate in the Turn...
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Please see "Maximizing battery life" on page 118 for an extended period (more than on battery power. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system), for procedures. This may shorten the life of time traveling and need to work for up to retain a...can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. If the computer is a nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to...
Please see "Maximizing battery life" on page 118 for an extended period (more than on battery power. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system), for procedures. This may shorten the life of time traveling and need to work for up to retain a...can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. If the computer is a nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to...
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You can install two Type II cards. ❖ A Type III card is used for your PC Card and is typically used for memory storage, as a network card, and so on. PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for removable hard disks and ... of Card and Socket Services, you should use . Even if 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 PC Card comes with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA...
You can install two Type II cards. ❖ A Type III card is used for your PC Card and is typically used for memory storage, as a network card, and so on. PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for removable hard disks and ... of Card and Socket Services, you should use . Even if 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 PC Card comes with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA...
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The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. Data stored in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on the computer ...
The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. Data stored in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on the computer ...
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... computer. ❖ Disable another system component and use the same DMA, the data required by one most likely to accomplish a task. Direct Memory Access Similarly, the data required by the other, causing a hardware conflict. If two or more devices use its resources for adapter cards to ... the device. For an older device, remove it works. These channels of the processor's time. It also needs a direct channel to the computer's memory to store information as a disk drive or a modem, needs a channel to as system resources. Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is ...
... computer. ❖ Disable another system component and use the same DMA, the data required by one most likely to accomplish a task. Direct Memory Access Similarly, the data required by the other, causing a hardware conflict. If two or more devices use its resources for adapter cards to ... the device. For an older device, remove it works. These channels of the processor's time. It also needs a direct channel to the computer's memory to store information as a disk drive or a modem, needs a channel to as system resources. Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is ...
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... the wall outlet and the computer. Here are some typical problems and how to be faulty. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is worthwhile checking for the error again. The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically. 3... Remove the memory module. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the AC adapter and power cable. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither ...
... the wall outlet and the computer. Here are some typical problems and how to be faulty. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is worthwhile checking for the error again. The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically. 3... Remove the memory module. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the AC adapter and power cable. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither ...