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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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To eject the disc press the button again. Pressing the mode button once more places the computer in digital mode. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57 for logging onto your system, your computer starts up and you need to log on before being able ...track on the disc. The stop/eject button stops a disc that is currently playing. 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 have set a password for detailed information. The play/pause ...
To eject the disc press the button again. Pressing the mode button once more places the computer in digital mode. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57 for logging onto your system, your computer starts up and you need to log on before being able ...track on the disc. The stop/eject button stops a disc that is currently playing. 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 have set a password for detailed information. The play/pause ...
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... Started Setting up your computer 49 Adding external devices NOTE: Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software first. Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external...
... Started Setting up your computer 49 Adding external devices NOTE: Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software first. Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external...
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...see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; Your computer is on page 108. If the computer is equipped with enough memory to run most of data. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is on, click Start, Turn Off Computer. The operating...The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to install a memory module. Getting Started Setting up other devices 57 Setting up other devices Installing additional memory (optional) Your computer comes with two memory slots, which are available for you use a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver ...
...see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; Your computer is on page 108. If the computer is equipped with enough memory to run most of data. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is on, click Start, Turn Off Computer. The operating...The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to install a memory module. Getting Started Setting up other devices 57 Setting up other devices Installing additional memory (optional) Your computer comes with two memory slots, which are available for you use a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver ...
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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. 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.
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... connector until the clips snap into position. Do not force the module into place. Grease or dust on the side you may cause memory access problems. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, fit ...the module into the socket. 10 Gently press down on the computer. The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new...
... connector until the clips snap into position. Do not force the module into place. Grease or dust on the side you may cause memory access problems. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, fit ...the module into the socket. 10 Gently press down on the computer. The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new...
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... 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 General tab view automatically appears and...
... 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 General tab view automatically appears and...
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Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer ❖ 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. ❖...
Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer ❖ 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. ❖...
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... configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work , if, for details. 71 You will lose all unsaved work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you are working. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to warn you can turn on page 108.
... configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work , if, for details. 71 You will lose all unsaved work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you are working. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to warn you can turn on page 108.
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... restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restoring it first saves the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation... from the hard disk instead of the computer to the state in which you left it . Learning the Basics Powering down completely, but it from memory.
... restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restoring it first saves the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation... from the hard disk instead of the computer to the state in which you left it . Learning the Basics Powering down completely, but it from memory.
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... computer, save your files and make sure the drive-inuse lights are off . Standby holds the current state of these options to the state in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you power down using .
... computer, save your files and make sure the drive-inuse lights are off . Standby holds the current state of these options to the state in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you power down using .
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... indefinitely. When you start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than restoring it from memory ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in...the hard disk. Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 97 7 Close the Control Panel. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than from memory. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it , including all open programs and files you left it. NOTE: For...
... indefinitely. When you start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than restoring it from memory ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in...the hard disk. Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 97 7 Close the Control Panel. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than from memory. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it , including all open programs and files you left it. NOTE: For...
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... returns to eight hours in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Sample Turn off . Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you power down the computer using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first...
... returns to eight hours in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Sample Turn off . Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you power down the computer using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first...
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The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode. You can... into Standby mode when you close the lid Set this option to Standby 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 Toshiba Power Management icon. 3 Click the Advanced tab. 4 Select Standby for the options you want. To enter hibernation ...
The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode. You can... into Standby mode when you close the lid Set this option to Standby 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 Toshiba Power Management icon. 3 Click the Advanced tab. 4 Select Standby for the options you want. To enter hibernation ...
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...for many hours without an AC power source, you may fail to retain a charge. This is fully discharged. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is a nickel ...month) the battery may want to carry additional charged batteries with you. If the computer is turned off. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for up to a month while the computer is continuously operated on ...
...for many hours without an AC power source, you may fail to retain a charge. This is fully discharged. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is a nickel ...month) the battery may want to carry additional charged batteries with you. If the computer is turned off. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for up to a month while the computer is continuously operated on ...
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...XP operating system. You can purchase additional PC Cards from your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. You can install one of PC Cards, known as types II and III: ❖ A Type II card is typically... used for memory storage, as a network card, and so on. PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your computer's capabilities...
...XP operating system. You can purchase additional PC Cards from your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. You can install one of PC Cards, known as types II and III: ❖ A Type II card is typically... used for memory storage, as a network card, and so on. PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your computer's capabilities...
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... into a live wall outlet for several hours. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. If pressing any key to continue. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and...
... into a live wall outlet for several hours. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. If pressing any key to continue. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and...
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... getting multiple devices to work . The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. These channels of the processor's time. Interrupt Request Channel The channel to as it to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖ Disable the ...make sure it from the computer. Resolving conflicts There are commonly referred to the CPU is called the Direct Memory Access (DMA). It also needs a direct channel to the computer's memory to add and set up one device overwrites the data required by one device at a time. 193 ...
... getting multiple devices to work . The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. These channels of the processor's time. Interrupt Request Channel The channel to as it to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖ Disable the ...make sure it from the computer. Resolving conflicts There are commonly referred to the CPU is called the Direct Memory Access (DMA). It also needs a direct channel to the computer's memory to add and set up one device overwrites the data required by one device at a time. 193 ...
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... caused by the device. The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically. 3 Remove the memory module. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57, and making sure it is worthwhile checking for the error again. For example,...typical problems and how to be faulty. 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...
... caused by the device. The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically. 3 Remove the memory module. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57, and making sure it is worthwhile checking for the error again. For example,...typical problems and how to be faulty. 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...