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.......... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 43 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 46 Adding external devices 47 Connecting the AC adapter 48 Charging the battery 50 Using the computer for the first time... Using the TouchPad 53 Primary and secondary control buttons........... 53 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 54 Setting up other devices 55 Installing additional memory (optional 55 Connecting a mouse 59 Using an external keyboard 59 Connecting a printer 59 Setting up a printer 61 Connecting a USB...
.......... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 43 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 46 Adding external devices 47 Connecting the AC adapter 48 Charging the battery 50 Using the computer for the first time... Using the TouchPad 53 Primary and secondary control buttons........... 53 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 54 Setting up other devices 55 Installing additional memory (optional 55 Connecting a mouse 59 Using an external keyboard 59 Connecting a printer 59 Setting up a printer 61 Connecting a USB...
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... can help you 204 Resolving a hardware conflict 205 A plan of action 205 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 206 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 207 Memory card problems 209 Power and the batteries 209 Keyboard problems 211 Display problems 211 Disk drive problems 213
... can help you 204 Resolving a hardware conflict 205 A plan of action 205 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 206 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 207 Memory card problems 209 Power and the batteries 209 Keyboard problems 211 Display problems 211 Disk drive problems 213
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... starts up and you need to log on before being able to play , or pauses the disc player if it is currently playing. Underside Expansion memory and optional Wi-Fi slot cover Cooling vent Hard disk drive cover Battery release latch Battery cover Finding Your Way Around Underside 37 The previous...
... starts up and you need to log on before being able to play , or pauses the disc player if it is currently playing. Underside Expansion memory and optional Wi-Fi slot cover Cooling vent Hard disk drive cover Battery release latch Battery cover Finding Your Way Around Underside 37 The previous...
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... Wi-Fi Mini-PCI card for wireless networking (*for detailed information. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure you insert additional memory. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 55 for systems with Wi-Fi) can be installed. See ...battery cover to the battery module, which lets you use your computer at an optimum temperature. 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside The expansion memory and optional Wi-Fi Mini-PCI slot cover protects the slots where you do not block the cooling vents. It is not available. ...
... Wi-Fi Mini-PCI card for wireless networking (*for detailed information. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure you insert additional memory. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 55 for systems with Wi-Fi) can be installed. See ...battery cover to the battery module, which lets you use your computer at an optimum temperature. 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside The expansion memory and optional Wi-Fi Mini-PCI slot cover protects the slots where you do not block the cooling vents. It is not available. ...
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Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 55) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 59) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page ... Cards" on page 45 . See "Setting up your software first. Getting Started Setting up your computer 47 Adding external devices NOTE: Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 167)
Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 55) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 59) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page ... Cards" on page 45 . See "Setting up your software first. Getting Started Setting up your computer 47 Adding external devices NOTE: Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 167)
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... complex software or process large amounts of data. You may want to increase the computer's memory if you to step 4. 1 If the computer is available for you use a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to install a memory module. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is on , click Start..., Turn Off Computer. If the computer is in good condition. otherwise, skip to add an additional memory module of either 128, 256, and 512 MB capacity. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The Turn off ...
... complex software or process large amounts of data. You may want to increase the computer's memory if you to step 4. 1 If the computer is available for you use a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to install a memory module. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is on , click Start..., Turn Off Computer. If the computer is in good condition. otherwise, skip to add an additional memory module of either 128, 256, and 512 MB capacity. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The Turn off ...
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56 Getting Started Setting up other devices 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the empty memory slot. Expansion memory slot cover Base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the four screws that you can retrieve them later. Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory slot cover, and then remove the memory slot cover.
56 Getting Started Setting up other devices 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the empty memory slot. Expansion memory slot cover Base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the four screws that you can retrieve them later. Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory slot cover, and then remove the memory slot cover.
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... module into place. Getting Started Setting up . Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have built up other devices 57 CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal...to touch its gold connector bar (on the side you may cause memory access problems. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in place. Grease or dust on the computer. The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert ...
... module into place. Getting Started Setting up . Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have built up other devices 57 CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal...to touch its gold connector bar (on the side you may cause memory access problems. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in place. Grease or dust on the computer. The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert ...
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.... 13 Replace the battery. 14 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 15 To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory: ❖ Click Start, then click Control Panel. ❖ Click the Performance and Maintenance icon. ❖ Click System. ❖ The ...General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory. 16 If the computer does not recognize the memory, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in step 10. 58 Getting Started Setting up...
.... 13 Replace the battery. 14 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 15 To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory: ❖ Click Start, then click Control Panel. ❖ Click the Performance and Maintenance icon. ❖ Click System. ❖ The ...General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory. 16 If the computer does not recognize the memory, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in step 10. 58 Getting Started Setting up...
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... off the computer It is set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600, the image on the internal display panel may damage your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off the power while a drive-in progress and are not connected to a network, use the operating system Standby command to...
... off the computer It is set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600, the image on the internal display panel may damage your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off the power while a drive-in progress and are not connected to a network, use the operating system Standby command to...
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Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low. You will lose all unsaved work frequently. ...
Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low. You will lose all unsaved work frequently. ...
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Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 83 CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM drive power is off before opening the disc tray. 2 Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open. To turn ...
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 83 CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM drive power is off before opening the disc tray. 2 Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open. To turn ...
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.... 92 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Hibernation command Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first saves the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in... memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off. Restoring information from the hard drive takes longer than ...
.... 92 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Hibernation command Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first saves the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in... memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off. Restoring information from the hard drive takes longer than ...
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... Off To start the computer up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than restoring it from memory. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery ...discharges ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn Off Computer ❖ Restarting from memory ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the hard disk. When...
... Off To start the computer up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than restoring it from memory. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery ...discharges ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn Off Computer ❖ Restarting from memory ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the hard disk. When...
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... Learning the Basics Using Standby Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Turn Off Computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up to save your information...
... Learning the Basics Using Standby Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Turn Off Computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up to save your information...
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...Standby 99 NOTE: If you hold down the shift key, Stand By becomes Hibernate in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance... icon, and then click the Toshiba Power Management icon. 3 Click the Advanced tab. 4 Select Standby for the options you want. To ...You can put the computer into Standby mode. To use any of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode. When I press the power ...
...Standby 99 NOTE: If you hold down the shift key, Stand By becomes Hibernate in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance... icon, and then click the Toshiba Power Management icon. 3 Click the Advanced tab. 4 Select Standby for the options you want. To ...You can put the computer into Standby mode. To use any of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode. When I press the power ...
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...configuration settings and the current time and date for many hours without an AC power source, you . NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power. This may shorten the life of time traveling and ...on battery power at least once a month until the battery is a nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system), for procedures. This is fully discharged. 102 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice To ensure ...
...configuration settings and the current time and date for many hours without an AC power source, you . NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power. This may shorten the life of time traveling and ...on battery power at least once a month until the battery is a nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system), for procedures. This is fully discharged. 102 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice To ensure ...
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...A Type III card is used for your PC Card comes with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. Even if your PC Card and is typically used for removable hard disks and other functions that came with its ...own version of Card and Socket Services, you should use . PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for memory storage, as a network card, and so on. You can purchase additional PC Cards from your computer's capabilities and usefulness. 167 Exploring Your ...
...A Type III card is used for your PC Card comes with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. Even if your PC Card and is typically used for removable hard disks and other functions that came with its ...own version of Card and Socket Services, you should use . PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for memory storage, as a network card, and so on. You can purchase additional PC Cards from your computer's capabilities and usefulness. 167 Exploring Your ...
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...; The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Make sure there is no diskette in the computer's memory has been lost. The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. The computer was placed in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. If...
...; The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Make sure there is no diskette in the computer's memory has been lost. The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. The computer was placed in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. If...
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... as it from the computer. ❖ Disable another system component and use its resources for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. If two or more devices use the same IRQ, the processor does not know which device is asking for attention. Direct... Memory Access Similarly, the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called an Interrupt Request (IRQ) because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some...
... as it from the computer. ❖ Disable another system component and use its resources for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. If two or more devices use the same IRQ, the processor does not know which device is asking for attention. Direct... Memory Access Similarly, the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called an Interrupt Request (IRQ) because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some...
