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...Contents Keeping yourself comfortable 48 Precautions 51 Setting up your computer 53 Setting up your software 53 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 54 Adding external devices 54 Connecting to a power source 55 Charging the main battery 57 Using the computer for...the power 59 Using the TouchPad 60 Control buttons 61 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 61 Setting up a printer 62 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module 69 Connecting a mouse 70 Connecting a printer 70 Connecting a USB printer 70 Connecting a parallel printer 70 Using external ...
...Contents Keeping yourself comfortable 48 Precautions 51 Setting up your computer 53 Setting up your software 53 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 54 Adding external devices 54 Connecting to a power source 55 Charging the main battery 57 Using the computer for...the power 59 Using the TouchPad 60 Control buttons 61 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 61 Setting up a printer 62 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module 69 Connecting a mouse 70 Connecting a printer 70 Connecting a USB printer 70 Connecting a parallel printer 70 Using external ...
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...... 186 Viewing existing key assignments 188 Changing or removing existing key assignments 188 Hotkey utility 188 TOSHIBA Console 189 Customize Your Computer 190 Security 191 Power Management 191 Toshiba Hardware Setup 194 Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong 196 Problems that are easy to fix 196... conflict 202 A plan of action 202 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 203 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 205 Memory module problems 207 Power and the batteries 208 Keyboard problems 209 Display problems 210 Disk drive problems 212 DVD-ROM or multi-function ...
...... 186 Viewing existing key assignments 188 Changing or removing existing key assignments 188 Hotkey utility 188 TOSHIBA Console 189 Customize Your Computer 190 Security 191 Power Management 191 Toshiba Hardware Setup 194 Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong 196 Problems that are easy to fix 196... conflict 202 A plan of action 202 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 203 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 205 Memory module problems 207 Power and the batteries 208 Keyboard problems 209 Display problems 210 Disk drive problems 212 DVD-ROM or multi-function ...
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... the numeric overlay is on, pressing an overlay key types the white number printed on the key instead of typing the letter printed on . Underside Memory slot cover Battery release lock Battery release latch Battery pack The battery release lock keeps the battery release latch from the computer case. When this...
... the numeric overlay is on, pressing an overlay key types the white number printed on the key instead of typing the letter printed on . Underside Memory slot cover Battery release lock Battery release latch Battery pack The battery release lock keeps the battery release latch from the computer case. When this...
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See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 121. 46 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery. The memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 65 for detailed information.
See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 121. 46 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery. The memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 65 for detailed information.
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.... These components include, but are not limited to set up steps up to "Setting up your software" before you through steps to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Getting Started Setting up your computer 53 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter.
.... These components include, but are not limited to set up steps up to "Setting up your software" before you through steps to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Getting Started Setting up your computer 53 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter.
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..., or to operate. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 55 Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 70...
..., or to operate. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 55 Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 70...
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... information). If you install a memory module that is in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for a long time, the memory modules will be a long beep followed by a short beep. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is incompatible with enough memory to operate the computer with a memory module in slot A. Your...
... information). If you install a memory module that is in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for a long time, the memory modules will be a long beep followed by a short beep. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is incompatible with enough memory to operate the computer with a memory module in slot A. Your...
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See "Turn Off or Shut down to install a memory module. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that secures the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer, begin at step ...cables connected to the computer. 3 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down command" on page 95. Memory slot cover Base of your Satellite computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that is in good condition. The operating system ...
See "Turn Off or Shut down to install a memory module. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that secures the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer, begin at step ...cables connected to the computer. 3 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down command" on page 95. Memory slot cover Base of your Satellite computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that is in good condition. The operating system ...
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The following figure shows the inside of the memory compartment. Viewing the inside of the memory compartment Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 67 Removing the memory slot cover 5 Put the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later.
The following figure shows the inside of the memory compartment. Viewing the inside of the memory compartment Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 67 Removing the memory slot cover 5 Put the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later.
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...touch its gold connector bar (on the side you may cause memory access problems. 9 Replace the memory slot cover. 10 Replace the screw and tighten it. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 6 Remove the memory module from its edges so that the gold connector bar faces ...down until the clips snap into place. Do not force the module into the computer). 7 Holding the memory module by its antistatic packaging. Static electricity can damage the memory module. The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into position.
...touch its gold connector bar (on the side you may cause memory access problems. 9 Replace the memory slot cover. 10 Replace the screw and tighten it. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 6 Remove the memory module from its edges so that the gold connector bar faces ...down until the clips snap into place. Do not force the module into the computer). 7 Holding the memory module by its antistatic packaging. Static electricity can damage the memory module. The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into position.
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.... 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 9 through 5 in step 8. Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to view the recognized memory. 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional...
.... 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 9 through 5 in step 8. Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to view the recognized memory. 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional...
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... computer It is a good idea to turn on the computer. Each option has its cable to a network, use a full-size keyboard, you turn off ) to memory so When you power down the computer, you have work in progress and are not using the Windows® XP Home version operating system, or...
... computer It is a good idea to turn on the computer. Each option has its cable to a network, use a full-size keyboard, you turn off ) to memory so When you power down the computer, you have work in progress and are not using the Windows® XP Home version operating system, or...
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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 temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your file to warn you are working. Your computer can turn on...
.... This feature saves your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your file to warn you are working. Your computer can turn on...
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... files you will be away from your computer for example to activate changes to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from memory. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in which you need to system settings. Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts the computer down uses the...
... files you will be away from your computer for example to activate changes to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from memory. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in which you need to system settings. Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts the computer down uses the...
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...computer into Hibernation mode more quickly" on page 102. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost . Standby holds the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Factors when choosing... less time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you were using. For more information about going into...
...computer into Hibernation mode more quickly" on page 102. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost . Standby holds the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Factors when choosing... less time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you were using. For more information about going into...
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... Standby Using Standby If you are using the Windows® XP Pro operating system and are not a member of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The computer saves the state of a domain, power off the computer using the Standby command...
... Standby Using Standby If you are using the Windows® XP Pro operating system and are not a member of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The computer saves the state of a domain, power off the computer using the Standby command...
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... mode" on /off the display, and goes into Standby mode in Standby mode. If you power down list of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks amber to save your information will be lost. The on page 231. ❖ By pressing the power button ❖ By closing...
... mode" on /off the display, and goes into Standby mode in Standby mode. If you power down list of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks amber to save your information will be lost. The on page 231. ❖ By pressing the power button ❖ By closing...
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... an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. Please see "Maximizing battery life" on battery power. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for procedures. The battery may not indicate a low-battery condition.... For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than a month, the battery may fail to retain a charge. Recharge...
... an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. Please see "Maximizing battery life" on battery power. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for procedures. The battery may not indicate a low-battery condition.... For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than a month, the battery may fail to retain a charge. Recharge...
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...you have two options-connect the computer to drop it or shortcircuit its terminals. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 121 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery the computer to enter Standby mode or Hibernation mode, or to save your work often... window appears. Be sure to Turn Off or Shut down when the alarm goes off. Changing the main battery When your battery power is in memory will be careful not to an AC power source or install a charged battery. Do not scratch or break the casing and do not drop,...
...you have two options-connect the computer to drop it or shortcircuit its terminals. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 121 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery the computer to enter Standby mode or Hibernation mode, or to save your work often... window appears. Be sure to Turn Off or Shut down when the alarm goes off. Changing the main battery When your battery power is in memory will be careful not to an AC power source or install a charged battery. Do not scratch or break the casing and do not drop,...
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... computer's capabilities and usefulness. TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that came with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard.
... computer's capabilities and usefulness. TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that came with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard.