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... for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 Your computer's features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 52 Adding memory 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 57 Using the TouchPad 59 Scrolling with the TouchPad 60 Control buttons 60 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 60 Turning off the...
... for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 Your computer's features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 52 Adding memory 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 57 Using the TouchPad 59 Scrolling with the TouchPad 60 Control buttons 60 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 60 Turning off the...
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33 Contents Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 153 Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility .......154 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 159 Problems that are easy to fix 159 Problems when you turn on the computer............... can help you 165 Resolving a hardware conflict 166 A plan of action 166 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........168 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 171 Keyboard problems 173 Display problems 174 Disk drive problems 176 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...179...
33 Contents Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 153 Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility .......154 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 159 Problems that are easy to fix 159 Problems when you turn on the computer............... can help you 165 Resolving a hardware conflict 166 A plan of action 166 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........168 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 171 Keyboard problems 173 Display problems 174 Disk drive problems 176 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...179...
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... is not blocked. Do not use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to your computer. The cooling fan may have a CPU...
... is not blocked. Do not use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to your computer. The cooling fan may have a CPU...
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After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory" on page 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 65) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 65)...connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Getting Started Adding external devices 47 Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 134) Connecting the AC Adapter Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery.
After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory" on page 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 65) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 65)...connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Getting Started Adding external devices 47 Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 134) Connecting the AC Adapter Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery.
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... or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Your Satellite® M40/M45 computer comes with your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Adding memory HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you turn on memory options, check the accessories information that came with your...
... or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Your Satellite® M40/M45 computer comes with your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Adding memory HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you turn on memory options, check the accessories information that came with your...
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...turns off computer. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory module slots - To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that is on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip... to the computer, including the AC Adapter. 4 Remove the battery. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is in good condition...
...turns off computer. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory module slots - To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that is on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip... to the computer, including the AC Adapter. 4 Remove the battery. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is in good condition...
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Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory 55 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you can retrieve them later.
Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory 55 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you can retrieve them later.
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... should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 10 Holding the memory module by its pin connector on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to... faces the slot, fit the module into the socket. 11 Gently press down on the side you may have built up. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in place. Do not force the...
... should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 10 Holding the memory module by its pin connector on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to... faces the slot, fit the module into the socket. 11 Gently press down on the side you may have built up. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in place. Do not force the...
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... verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in memory will be saved. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on . TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. You can damage the...cases, the Standby configuration will not be lost. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on and data in "Checking total memory" on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 12 Replace the memory module slot cover and screw. 13 Turn the computer over and restart it on the...
... verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in memory will be saved. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on . TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. You can damage the...cases, the Standby configuration will not be lost. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on and data in "Checking total memory" on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 12 Replace the memory module slot cover and screw. 13 Turn the computer over and restart it on the...
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... slot cover and screw. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it down for at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 58 Getting Started Adding memory The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer... hangs up when you turn the power on , perform the following: Press the power button and hold it . The memory module pops partially out ...
... slot cover and screw. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it down for at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 58 Getting Started Adding memory The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer... hangs up when you turn the power on , perform the following: Press the power button and hold it . The memory module pops partially out ...
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...1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Simply move your finger from right to left side, slide your finger on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is seated properly, as described ...to right. ❖ To move it to the left . If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is sensitive to touch and enables you can check that the computer has recognized the change. ...
...1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Simply move your finger from right to left side, slide your finger on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is seated properly, as described ...to right. ❖ To move it to the left . If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is sensitive to touch and enables you can check that the computer has recognized the change. ...
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.... If 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 a longer period, you are using the computer for a while.
.... If 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 a longer period, you are using the computer for a while.
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... your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This...
... your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This...
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...opening the display panel. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the hard disk. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than from memory. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first saves the current mode of the system is held on page 145. 96... less time and battery power than does Turn off computer. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the hard disk, no data is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than restoring it from...
...opening the display panel. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the hard disk. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than from memory. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first saves the current mode of the system is held on page 145. 96... less time and battery power than does Turn off computer. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the hard disk, no data is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than restoring it from...
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... choosing Standby: ❖ While in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. Factors to save your unsaved information will last up to eight hours in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can start up again, the computer returns to the screen you were using. 98 Learning the Basics...
... choosing Standby: ❖ While in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. Factors to save your unsaved information will last up to eight hours in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can start up again, the computer returns to the screen you were using. 98 Learning the Basics...
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The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used while the RTC battery is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be used to store your computer was shipped, ...
The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used while the RTC battery is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be used to store your computer was shipped, ...
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...available through Windows. Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. You can also access it , open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. They are: ❖ General-Allows you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings. ❖ Password...-Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power-on process and for instant security. ❖ Display-Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in LCD display. To access it from the TOSHIBA Assist screen by ...
...available through Windows. Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. You can also access it , open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. They are: ❖ General-Allows you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings. ❖ Password...-Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power-on process and for instant security. ❖ Display-Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in LCD display. To access it from the TOSHIBA Assist screen by ...
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... to select the boot-up device. Verify that has not been saved will not solve a resource conflict. Your computer may not be in the computer's memory has been lost . Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to...
... to select the boot-up device. Verify that has not been saved will not solve a resource conflict. Your computer may not be in the computer's memory has been lost . Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to...
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...as a disk drive or a modem, needs a channel to as it interrupts what the processor is easy. These channels of the processor's time. Direct Memory Access Similarly, the data required by the other, causing a hardware conflict. The DMA provides a dedicated channel for the same system resources. Plug and Play...new device. In theory, if every device connected to the computer is automatically set up to Plug and Play-compliant devices. Plug in memory called an Interrupt Request (IRQ) because it works. The operating system is Plug and Play-compliant, no two devices will compete for...
...as a disk drive or a modem, needs a channel to as it interrupts what the processor is easy. These channels of the processor's time. Direct Memory Access Similarly, the data required by the other, causing a hardware conflict. The DMA provides a dedicated channel for the same system resources. Plug and Play...new device. In theory, if every device connected to the computer is automatically set up to Plug and Play-compliant devices. Plug in memory called an Interrupt Request (IRQ) because it works. The operating system is Plug and Play-compliant, no two devices will compete for...
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...Help and Support window for these first: 1 Click Start, Turn off the computer automatically. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 54, and making sure the module is not using functions. The operating system shuts down ...another. A Troubleshooting button is worthwhile checking for that device appears. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 57. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the dialog box vary from one device...
...Help and Support window for these first: 1 Click Start, Turn off the computer automatically. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 54, and making sure the module is not using functions. The operating system shuts down ...another. A Troubleshooting button is worthwhile checking for that device appears. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 57. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the dialog box vary from one device...