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... display panel 52 Turning on the power 53 Activating the power-on password 54 Using the TouchPad 55 Using TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 58 Setting up a printer 62 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 75 Using external...
... display panel 52 Turning on the power 53 Activating the power-on password 54 Using the TouchPad 55 Using TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 58 Setting up a printer 62 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 75 Using external...
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... program or document ... 191 Viewing existing key assignments 193 Changing or removing existing key assignments 193 Hotkey utility 193 TOSHIBA Console 194 Customize Your Computer 195 Security 196 Power Management 196 Toshiba Hardware Setup 198 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 201 Problems that are easy to fix 201 Problems when you ...help you 206 Resolving a hardware conflict 207 A plan of action 207 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 208 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 210 Memory module problems 212 Power and the batteries 213 Keyboard problems 214
... program or document ... 191 Viewing existing key assignments 193 Changing or removing existing key assignments 193 Hotkey utility 193 TOSHIBA Console 194 Customize Your Computer 195 Security 196 Power Management 196 Toshiba Hardware Setup 198 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 201 Problems that are easy to fix 201 Problems when you ...help you 206 Resolving a hardware conflict 207 A plan of action 207 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 208 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 210 Memory module problems 212 Power and the batteries 213 Keyboard problems 214
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... up your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on disks is active. Information on page 49. You'll need a special program to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. These components include, but are not limited to check for viruses.
... up your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on disks is active. Information on page 49. You'll need a special program to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. These components include, but are not limited to check for viruses.
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... computer process of your computer, you can either double-click the icon on your software" on page 78) Customer failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 75) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting...desktop or go to a voice-grade telephone line. See "Setting up your computer's modem must be connected to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com. If you opt not to register at that time, you may also want to complete Product Registration will not ...
... computer process of your computer, you can either double-click the icon on your software" on page 78) Customer failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 75) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting...desktop or go to a voice-grade telephone line. See "Setting up your computer's modem must be connected to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com. If you opt not to register at that time, you may also want to complete Product Registration will not ...
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.... HINT: If you turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is incompatible with a memory module in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for more than one printer, make sure the name is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will...
.... HINT: If you turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is incompatible with a memory module in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for more than one printer, make sure the name is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will...
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.... The computer was shut down command" on . 2. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. The operating system turns off the computer via the Start menu. You can damage the computer and the module. 1. The... turned on . You need a standard Phillips no . 0 (zero) screwdriver that is in good condition. If you are adding memory after you replace them. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) If you use a standard Phillips no . 0 (zero) screwdriver and a small flat-head screwdriver to install...
.... The computer was shut down command" on . 2. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. The operating system turns off the computer via the Start menu. You can damage the computer and the module. 1. The... turned on . You need a standard Phillips no . 0 (zero) screwdriver that is in good condition. If you are adding memory after you replace them. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) If you use a standard Phillips no . 0 (zero) screwdriver and a small flat-head screwdriver to install...
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.... Starting at the left or right side, carefully wedge the flat-head screwdriver between the panel and the surrounding housing. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 67 2 Open the display panel and remove the panel above the keyboard that hold the keyboard in place, and remove the keyboard ...retaining brace. When removing the computer's power button panel to install additional memory, be careful not to pry off the panel You can pry off the panel by using a flat-head screwdriver. Grasp the end of ...
.... Starting at the left or right side, carefully wedge the flat-head screwdriver between the panel and the surrounding housing. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 67 2 Open the display panel and remove the panel above the keyboard that hold the keyboard in place, and remove the keyboard ...retaining brace. When removing the computer's power button panel to install additional memory, be careful not to pry off the panel You can pry off the panel by using a flat-head screwdriver. Grasp the end of ...
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Removing a keyboard screw Observe how the keyboard retaining brace is removed. Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Removing the panel above the keyboard The brace sits in the center of the area exposed when the panel is positioned before you remove it.
Removing a keyboard screw Observe how the keyboard retaining brace is removed. Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Removing the panel above the keyboard The brace sits in the center of the area exposed when the panel is positioned before you remove it.
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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 4 Lift the keyboard and gently place it face down on the palm rest of the computer. Covered memory module slots Locating the covered memory module slots
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 4 Lift the keyboard and gently place it face down on the palm rest of the computer. Covered memory module slots Locating the covered memory module slots
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... the computer. Lifting the plastic covering the memory slots 6 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector (on the side you may cause memory access problems. Static electricity can damage the memory module. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any ...static electricity you insert into the computer). 70 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5 Lift (but don't...
... the computer. Lifting the plastic covering the memory slots 6 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector (on the side you may cause memory access problems. Static electricity can damage the memory module. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any ...static electricity you insert into the computer). 70 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5 Lift (but don't...
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... of the display and gently push down into the corresponding cutouts at the bottom of the keyboard into place. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 71 7 Insert the memory module in the memory module slot, gently press the module down . Inserting the memory module The clips on either side of the computer's palm rest.
... of the display and gently push down into the corresponding cutouts at the bottom of the keyboard into place. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 71 7 Insert the memory module in the memory module slot, gently press the module down . Inserting the memory module The clips on either side of the computer's palm rest.
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... not be lost. The computer could hang up when you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will snap down for five seconds until the power turns off, then turn it on and data in Standby mode. Do not try to ... before you turn the power on again. 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 74. 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in step 7. You can damage the computer and...
... not be lost. The computer could hang up when you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will snap down for five seconds until the power turns off, then turn it on and data in Standby mode. Do not try to ... before you turn the power on again. 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 74. 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in step 7. You can damage the computer and...
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... pops partially out of the slot. Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 73 2 Pull the clips away from the slot. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its pin ... avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer). Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the memory module. Static electricity can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on ...
... pops partially out of the slot. Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 73 2 Pull the clips away from the slot. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its pin ... avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer). Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the memory module. Static electricity can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on ...
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... 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 "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. 74 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Removing the memory module 4 Complete the procedure by...
... 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 "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. 74 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Removing the memory module 4 Complete the procedure by...
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... you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when...
... you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when...
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... the battery is running low. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you are working. This feature saves your work , if, for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer...
... the battery is running low. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you are working. This feature saves your work , if, for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer...
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... the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive The stop/eject button stops a disc that is on before being able to play . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is currently playing.
... the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive The stop/eject button stops a disc that is on before being able to play . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is currently playing.
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... the Basics Powering down the computer To use the Dial-Up Networking Wizard: 1 Click Start and point to All Programs. 2 Point to Accessories, then to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer The computer connects with the telephone number for the network and supply you have...
... the Basics Powering down the computer To use the Dial-Up Networking Wizard: 1 Click Start and point to All Programs. 2 Point to Accessories, then to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer The computer connects with the telephone number for the network and supply you have...
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...of the system is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of the computer in which you left it . Standby holds the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to maintain the saved information..., the system settings are retained indefinitely. When you can continue working from memory. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the state in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you start up again, the computer returns to the hard disk...
...of the system is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of the computer in which you left it . Standby holds the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to maintain the saved information..., the system settings are retained indefinitely. When you can continue working from memory. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the state in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you start up again, the computer returns to the hard disk...
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If you are using the Standby command as follows: 1 Click Start, then Shut down list of all open programs and files to memory, turns off computer window 2 Click Stand By. Sample Stand by window 2 Select Stand by from the drop-down . 113 Learning the Basics Using Standby The ...
If you are using the Standby command as follows: 1 Click Start, then Shut down list of all open programs and files to memory, turns off computer window 2 Click Stand By. Sample Stand by window 2 Select Stand by from the drop-down . 113 Learning the Basics Using Standby The ...