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.......... 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 45 Setting up your computer 47 Setting up your software 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 48 Adding external devices 49 Connecting the AC adapter 50 Charging the battery 52 Using the computer for the first time... the TouchPad 55 Primary and secondary control buttons........... 55 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 56 Setting up other devices 57 Installing additional memory (optional 57 Using an external keyboard 61 Connecting a printer 61 Connecting a USB printer 62 Connecting a parallel printer 62 Setting...
.......... 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 45 Setting up your computer 47 Setting up your software 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 48 Adding external devices 49 Connecting the AC adapter 50 Charging the battery 52 Using the computer for the first time... the TouchPad 55 Primary and secondary control buttons........... 55 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 56 Setting up other devices 57 Installing additional memory (optional 57 Using an external keyboard 61 Connecting a printer 61 Connecting a USB printer 62 Connecting a parallel printer 62 Setting...
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... can help you 191 Resolving a hardware conflict 192 A plan of action 192 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 193 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 194 Memory card problems 196 Power and the batteries 196 Keyboard problems 198 Display problems 198 Disk drive problems 200 DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive problems ... 203...
... can help you 191 Resolving a hardware conflict 192 A plan of action 192 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 193 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 194 Memory card problems 196 Power and the batteries 196 Keyboard problems 198 Display problems 198 Disk drive problems 200 DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive problems ... 203...
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... again. Pressing the mode button once more places the computer in digital mode. Underside Expansion memory slot cover Cooling vent Battery release latch Battery pack Hard disk drive cover The expansion memory slot cover protects the slots where you need to play , or pauses the disc player ...the following track on before being able to log on the disc. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57 for logging onto your system, your computer starts up and you insert additional memory. The stop/eject button stops a disc that is currently playing. The play/pause ...
... again. Pressing the mode button once more places the computer in digital mode. Underside Expansion memory slot cover Cooling vent Battery release latch Battery pack Hard disk drive cover The expansion memory slot cover protects the slots where you need to play , or pauses the disc player ...the following track on before being able to log on the disc. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57 for logging onto your system, your computer starts up and you insert additional memory. The stop/eject button stops a disc that is currently playing. The play/pause ...
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Getting Started Setting up your computer 49 Adding external devices NOTE: Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 167) Before starting to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 61) ❖ Connect...
Getting Started Setting up your computer 49 Adding external devices NOTE: Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 167) Before starting to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 61) ❖ Connect...
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... no . 1 screwdriver to run most of data. otherwise, skip to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. You may want to increase the computer's memory if you to add additional memory modules of either 128, 256, and 512 MB capacity. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is equipped with enough... memory to install a memory module. For steps on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; Your computer is in good condition...
... no . 1 screwdriver to run most of data. otherwise, skip to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. You may want to increase the computer's memory if you to add additional memory modules of either 128, 256, and 512 MB capacity. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is equipped with enough... memory to install a memory module. For steps on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; Your computer is in good condition...
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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. 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. 58 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 slots.
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. 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. 58 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 slots.
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... should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, fit the module into the socket. 10 Gently press ...down on the side you may cause memory access problems. Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have built up other devices 59 CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the...
... should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, fit the module into the socket. 10 Gently press ...down on the side you may cause memory access problems. Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have built up other devices 59 CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the...
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...slot. 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 11 through 6 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up other devices 11 Replace the memory slot cover. 12 Replace the screws and tighten them. 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 ...
...slot. 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 11 through 6 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up other devices 11 Replace the memory slot cover. 12 Replace the screws and tighten them. 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 ...
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Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to clean the computer. For information ... ❖ If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use the operating system Standby command to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on the computer again, you automatically return to where you left off. ❖ Never turn off the power while a drive...
Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to clean the computer. For information ... ❖ If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use the operating system Standby command to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on the computer again, you automatically return to where you left off. ❖ Never turn off the power while a drive...
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This feature saves your work frequently. You will lose all unsaved work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you when the battery is running low. Your computer can be configured to warn you can turn on page 108. ...
This feature saves your work frequently. You will lose all unsaved work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you when the battery is running low. Your computer can be configured to warn you can turn on page 108. ...
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... were using . Restoring information from the hard drive takes longer than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of... time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restoring it from memory.
... were using . Restoring information from the hard drive takes longer than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of... time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restoring it from memory.
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... The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. Standby holds the current state of these options to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. Factors to power down your...
... The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. Standby holds the current state of these options to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. Factors to power down your...
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... after Turn Off or Shut Down To start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than restoring it . Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 97 7 Close ... to the mode in which you were using Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than does Turn Off Computer ❖ Restarting from memory. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to green. NOTE: For more time and battery power to start the computer up again, press ...
... after Turn Off or Shut Down To start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than restoring it . Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 97 7 Close ... to the mode in which you were using Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than does Turn Off Computer ❖ Restarting from memory. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to green. NOTE: For more time and battery power to start the computer up again, press ...
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.... To power down using the Standby command, click Start, Turn Off Computer, and select Stand By. 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...
.... To power down using the Standby command, click Start, Turn Off Computer, and select Stand By. 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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... By becomes Hibernate in Standby mode. You can put the computer into a low-power mode. To use any of these methods, you first need to memory, turns off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in the Turn Off Computer dialog box. The computer saves the status of time after which... want. Going into Standby mode more quickly In addition, you can also specify an amount of all open programs and files to enable them 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...
... By becomes Hibernate in Standby mode. You can put the computer into a low-power mode. To use any of these methods, you first need to memory, turns off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in the Turn Off Computer dialog box. The computer saves the status of time after which... want. Going into Standby mode more quickly In addition, you can also specify an amount of all open programs and files to enable them 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...
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... AC power source, you . In addition, the computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. This is fully discharged. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on page 112 for an extended period (more than on battery power. Please see... battery, and the battery light may fail to carry additional charged batteries with you may want to retain a charge. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system), for procedures.
... AC power source, you . In addition, the computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. This is fully discharged. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on page 112 for an extended period (more than on battery power. Please see... battery, and the battery light may fail to carry additional charged batteries with you may want to retain a charge. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system), for procedures.
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...for removable hard disks and other functions that came with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card and ...is typically used for memory storage, as types II and III: ❖ A Type II card is installed automatically. Even if your computer's capabilities and usefulness. You...
...for removable hard disks and other functions that came with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card and ...is typically used for memory storage, as types II and III: ❖ A Type II card is installed automatically. Even if your computer's capabilities and usefulness. You...
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... the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your boot-up device. Make sure there is no diskette in the computer's memory has been lost. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. HINT: Press F12...
... the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your boot-up device. Make sure there is no diskette in the computer's memory has been lost. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. HINT: Press F12...
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Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. These channels of the processor's time. Direct Memory Access Similarly, the data required by the device is the one device overwrites the data required by one most likely...to be causing a hardware conflict. The device most recently connected to the system is stored in a specific place or address in memory called an Interrupt Request (IRQ) because it and all previously connected devices work together is doing and requests some of communication are ...
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. These channels of the processor's time. Direct Memory Access Similarly, the data required by the device is the one device overwrites the data required by one most likely...to be causing a hardware conflict. The device most recently connected to the system is stored in a specific place or address in memory called an Interrupt Request (IRQ) because it and all previously connected devices work together is doing and requests some of communication are ...
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...to solve them: For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. Memory card problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be device-related. The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically. 3 Remove the...seem to be faulty. Here are interrelated. It is seated properly. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for these first: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. 2 Click Turn Off. Power and the batteries Your computer...
...to solve them: For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. Memory card problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be device-related. The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically. 3 Remove the...seem to be faulty. Here are interrelated. It is seated properly. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for these first: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. 2 Click Turn Off. Power and the batteries Your computer...