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.......... 49 Keeping yourself comfortable 50 Precautions 53 Setting up your computer 55 Setting up your software 55 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 56 Adding external devices 56 Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive 57 Connecting to a power source 57 Charging the... the display panel 61 Turning on the power 62 Activating the power-on password 62 Using the TouchPadTM 63 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module 72 Connecting a mouse 75 Connecting a printer 75 Connecting a USB printer 75 Connecting a parallel printer 76 Setting...
.......... 49 Keeping yourself comfortable 50 Precautions 53 Setting up your computer 55 Setting up your software 55 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 56 Adding external devices 56 Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive 57 Connecting to a power source 57 Charging the... the display panel 61 Turning on the power 62 Activating the power-on password 62 Using the TouchPadTM 63 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module 72 Connecting a mouse 75 Connecting a printer 75 Connecting a USB printer 75 Connecting a parallel printer 76 Setting...
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...hardware conflict 212 A plan of action 212 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 215 Memory module problems 217 Power and the batteries 218 Keyboard problems 219 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 DVD-ROM or multi-function ...Modem problems 230 Develop good computing habits 230 If you need further assistance 231 Before you call 232 Contacting Toshiba 232 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 233 Toshiba's worldwide offices 234 Appendix A: Hot Keys 237 Volume Mute 237 Instant password security 237 Power usage mode ...
...hardware conflict 212 A plan of action 212 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 215 Memory module problems 217 Power and the batteries 218 Keyboard problems 219 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 DVD-ROM or multi-function ...Modem problems 230 Develop good computing habits 230 If you need further assistance 231 Before you call 232 Contacting Toshiba 232 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 233 Toshiba's worldwide offices 234 Appendix A: Hot Keys 237 Volume Mute 237 Instant password security 237 Power usage mode ...
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...sure you connect a parallel printer or other devices automatically disables the internal speakers. The SD (Secure Digital) card slot holds a stamp-size flash memory card with a variety of digital I/O (input/output) The line-in SD card Modem DVD-ROM or multifunction jack jack LED port sample drive shown...40 Finding Your Way Around Right side The RGB (monitor) port allows you to and hear it can be used with various capacities of memory. The parallel port lets you do not block the cooling vents. The cooling vents prevent the computer's central processing unit (CPU) from ...
...sure you connect a parallel printer or other devices automatically disables the internal speakers. The SD (Secure Digital) card slot holds a stamp-size flash memory card with a variety of digital I/O (input/output) The line-in SD card Modem DVD-ROM or multifunction jack jack LED port sample drive shown...40 Finding Your Way Around Right side The RGB (monitor) port allows you to and hear it can be used with various capacities of memory. The parallel port lets you do not block the cooling vents. The cooling vents prevent the computer's central processing unit (CPU) from ...
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... a voice-grade telephone line. 56 Getting Started Setting up your software first. Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up your computer 4 Click Finish to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page ...with information about new products and upgrades, and also extends your computer, you . Adding external devices Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up -to you may also want to continue. Before starting to use your...
... a voice-grade telephone line. 56 Getting Started Setting up your software first. Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up your computer 4 Click Finish to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page ...with information about new products and upgrades, and also extends your computer, you . Adding external devices Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up -to you may also want to continue. Before starting to use your...
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... Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. In the event original memory is equipped with a memory module in slot B only. If this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is in slot A. Do...
... Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. In the event original memory is equipped with a memory module in slot B only. If this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is in slot A. Do...
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...the modules cool to room temperature before you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. Your computer comes with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you replace them. If you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular.... The computer was shut down using Standby mode. 3. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, visit the Toshiba Web site at toshiba.com. Power to install a memory module under the following conditions. Do not try to the DVD-ROM or multi-function...
...the modules cool to room temperature before you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. Your computer comes with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you replace them. If you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular.... The computer was shut down using Standby mode. 3. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, visit the Toshiba Web site at toshiba.com. Power to install a memory module under the following conditions. Do not try to the DVD-ROM or multi-function...
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Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 67 You will need a standard Phillips No.1 screwdriver and a small flat-head screwdriver to damage the display or circuit board. To avoid damaging the ... is on page 103. 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to pry off . When removing the computer's power button panel to install additional memory, be careful not to install a memory module. Using a flat-head screwdriver to the computer. 3 Open the display panel and remove the panel above the keyboard that contains the...
Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 67 You will need a standard Phillips No.1 screwdriver and a small flat-head screwdriver to damage the display or circuit board. To avoid damaging the ... is on page 103. 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to pry off . When removing the computer's power button panel to install additional memory, be careful not to install a memory module. Using a flat-head screwdriver to the computer. 3 Open the display panel and remove the panel above the keyboard that contains the...
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Grasp the end of the panel and lift up until the panel comes free. 4 Remove the three screws that hold the keyboard in the center of the area exposed when the panel is positioned before you remove it. Removing the left keyboard screw The two-inch-long, propeller-shaped brace sits in place, and remove the keyboard retaining brace. Observe how the propeller-shaped keyboard retaining brace is removed. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) panel and the surrounding housing. Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping.
Grasp the end of the panel and lift up until the panel comes free. 4 Remove the three screws that hold the keyboard in the center of the area exposed when the panel is positioned before you remove it. Removing the left keyboard screw The two-inch-long, propeller-shaped brace sits in place, and remove the keyboard retaining brace. Observe how the propeller-shaped keyboard retaining brace is removed. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) panel and the surrounding housing. Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping.
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Lifting the keyboard Removing the keyboard exposes the two memory slots, which are covered by a plastic sheet. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 69 Removing the right keyboard screw 5 Lift the keyboard and gently place it face down on the palm rest of the computer.
Lifting the keyboard Removing the keyboard exposes the two memory slots, which are covered by a plastic sheet. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 69 Removing the right keyboard screw 5 Lift the keyboard and gently place it face down on the palm rest of the computer.
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70 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Covered memory slots Locating the covered memory module slots 6 Lift (but do not detach) the plastic sheet to expose the memory slots. Lifting the plastic covering the memory slots
70 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Covered memory slots Locating the covered memory module slots 6 Lift (but do not detach) the plastic sheet to expose the memory slots. Lifting the plastic covering the memory slots
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...any static electricity you insert into place. Inserting the memory module The clips on the side you may cause memory access problems. 8 Insert the memory module in a slot and gently press it down into the computer). To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to touch its antistatic packaging.... or on the connectors may have built up. Grease or dust on the computer. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 71 7 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector (on either side of the module will click to secure the module. 9 Cover the slots with the...
...any static electricity you insert into place. Inserting the memory module The clips on the side you may cause memory access problems. 8 Insert the memory module in a slot and gently press it down into the computer). To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to touch its antistatic packaging.... or on the connectors may have built up. Grease or dust on the computer. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 71 7 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector (on either side of the module will click to secure the module. 9 Cover the slots with the...
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... If this happens, let the modules cool to room temperature before you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will snap down . 72 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 10 Replace the keyboard. To secure the keyboard, fit the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into ...13 Reconnect any cables you removed. 14 Turn on page 74. 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is properly positioned, it will become hot. When the panel is seated properly, as described in step ...
... If this happens, let the modules cool to room temperature before you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will snap down . 72 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 10 Replace the keyboard. To secure the keyboard, fit the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into ...13 Reconnect any cables you removed. 14 Turn on page 74. 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is properly positioned, it will become hot. When the panel is seated properly, as described in step ...
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... perform the following: Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds, then turn it on and data in memory will not be lost. The memory module pops partially out of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Pulling the clips away from the...again. 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in Standby mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on . Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 73 Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 65. 2 Pull the clips away from ...
... perform the following: Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds, then turn it on and data in memory will not be lost. The memory module pops partially out of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Pulling the clips away from the...again. 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in Standby mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on . Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 73 Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 65. 2 Pull the clips away from ...
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... any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on page 65. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel Checking total memory When you add or remove memory, you may cause memory access problems. Removing the memory module 4 Complete the procedure by following steps... 9 through 14 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the connectors may have built up. 74...
... any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on page 65. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel Checking total memory When you add or remove memory, you may cause memory access problems. Removing the memory module 4 Complete the procedure by following steps... 9 through 14 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the connectors may have built up. 74...
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... USB cable, which may want to your computer. Otherwise, you can purchase one of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. To connect a USB mouse, plug the mouse cable into one from a computer or electronics store. Follow the...Click System. 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory. 5 If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in pointing device. Connecting a mouse You...
... USB cable, which may want to your computer. Otherwise, you can purchase one of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. To connect a USB mouse, plug the mouse cable into one from a computer or electronics store. Follow the...Click System. 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory. 5 If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in pointing device. Connecting a mouse You...
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... management" on . Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you when the battery is running low. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you can be...
... management" on . Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you when the battery is running low. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you can be...
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.... If a DVD movie is in the drive, the operating system starts and the DVD begins to play . begins to play . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in the drive, Media Player starts running and you press the power turns off. 94...
.... If a DVD movie is in the drive, the operating system starts and the DVD begins to play . begins to play . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in the drive, Media Player starts running and you press the power turns off. 94...
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... dial-up connection, have a number of options to choose from: ❖ Turn Off or Shut down the computer, you change your mind and decide to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer Each option has its advantages. If you have your network administrator configure your computer...
... dial-up connection, have a number of options to choose from: ❖ Turn Off or Shut down the computer, you change your mind and decide to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer Each option has its advantages. If you have your network administrator configure your computer...
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... are a member of the computer to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down but it from memory. Use it . When you restart the computer, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in which you...
... are a member of the computer to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down but it from memory. Use it . When you restart the computer, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in which you...
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...: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses...
...: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses...