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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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... buy from a supplier may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from or writing to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. See "Connecting to "Setting up your dealer or network administrator to help you must complete all new files for viruses.
... buy from a supplier may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from or writing to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. See "Connecting to "Setting up your dealer or network administrator to help you must complete all new files for viruses.
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If you opt not to register at that time, you may also want to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com. Adding external devices Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 47. See "Setting up your software first. Customer failure to a... double-click the icon on your computer. 48 Getting Started Setting up your computer process of your desktop or go 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 "...
If you opt not to register at that time, you may also want to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com. Adding external devices Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 47. See "Setting up your software first. Customer failure to a... double-click the icon on your computer. 48 Getting Started Setting up your computer process of your desktop or go 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 "...
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... the on the computer. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is descriptive enough to increase the computer's memory if you are two memory slots. Additional memory comes in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for more than one printer, make sure the name ...is in slot B, there will sound when you install or remove a memory module, turn off ...
... the on the computer. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is descriptive enough to increase the computer's memory if you are two memory slots. Additional memory comes in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for more than one printer, make sure the name ...is in slot B, there will sound when you install or remove a memory module, turn off ...
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...mode. 3. Power to step 2. 1 Turn off the computer. The computer was shut down command" on . 2. Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive power is on . If this happens, let the modules cool to room temperature before you have...the module. 1. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. 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-...
...mode. 3. Power to step 2. 1 Turn off the computer. The computer was shut down command" on . 2. Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive power is on . If this happens, let the modules cool to room temperature before you have...the module. 1. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. 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-...
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... 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 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 the panel...
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Removing a keyboard screw 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. Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. Observe how the keyboard retaining brace is removed.
Removing a keyboard screw 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. Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. Observe how the keyboard retaining brace is removed.
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Lifting the keyboard Removing the keyboard exposes the two memory slots, which are covered by a plastic sheet. Covered memory module slots Locating the covered memory module slots Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 69 4 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. Covered memory module slots Locating the covered memory module slots Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 69 4 Lift the keyboard and gently place it face down on the palm rest of the computer.
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.... Grease or dust on the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to expose the memory slots. 70 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5 Lift (but don't detach) the plastic sheet to discharge any static electricity you insert into 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. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have...
.... Grease or dust on the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to expose the memory slots. 70 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5 Lift (but don't detach) the plastic sheet to discharge any static electricity you insert into 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. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have...
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...'t seat correctly. 10 Fasten the keyboard with the plastic sheet. 9 Replace the keyboard. 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 module will click to secure the module. 8 Cover the...
...'t seat correctly. 10 Fasten the keyboard with the plastic sheet. 9 Replace the keyboard. 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 module will click to secure the module. 8 Cover the...
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Do not try to room temperature before you turn it on page 65. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on , perform the following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the ...cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. You can damage the computer and the device. If this happens, let the modules cool to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in step 7. The computer could hang up when you replace them. The following : Press the power ...
Do not try to room temperature before you turn it on page 65. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on , perform the following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the ...cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. You can damage the computer and the device. If this happens, let the modules cool to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in step 7. The computer could hang up when you replace them. The following : Press the power ...
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Static electricity can damage the memory module. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. Grease or dust on the side you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its pin connector (on the... connectors may have built up. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 73 2 Pull the clips away from the slot. Before you insert into the computer). Avoid touching the connectors on the...
Static electricity can damage the memory module. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. Grease or dust on the side you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its pin connector (on the... connectors may have built up. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 73 2 Pull the clips away from the slot. Before you insert into the computer). Avoid touching the connectors on the...
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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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... the Shut down command if you 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 the computer while any drive is in progress and are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and...
... the Shut down command if you 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 the computer while any drive is in progress and are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and...
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... feature which you when the battery is running low. See "Setting battery alarms" on . You will lose all unsaved work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you are working. Your work , if, for details. 83
... feature which you when the battery is running low. See "Setting battery alarms" on . You will lose all unsaved work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you are working. Your work , if, for details. 83
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Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is currently playing. Digital audio mode The media player starts and the digital audio files begin ...
Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is currently playing. Digital audio mode The media player starts and the digital audio files begin ...
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...; Hibernation, which saves the current operating state to the hard disk and powers off the computer ❖ Standby, which saves the current operating state to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer 102 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer To use the Dial-Up Networking...
...; Hibernation, which saves the current operating state to the hard disk and powers off the computer ❖ Standby, which saves the current operating state to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer 102 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer To use the Dial-Up Networking...
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...the computer Hibernation command The Hibernation command 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. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ... about going into a power-saving mode. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from memory. Standby command Standby puts the computer into Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on the hard disk, no data is held on...
...the computer Hibernation command The Hibernation command 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. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ... about going into a power-saving mode. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from memory. Standby command Standby puts the computer into Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on the hard disk, no data is held on...
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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 the computer using the Windows® XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain, power off the display, and goes into a low-...
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 the computer using the Windows® XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain, power off the display, and goes into a low-...