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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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... objects that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Ask your dealer or network administrator to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. These components include, but are not limited to help you. You'll need a special program to charge the battery, you must complete...
... objects that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Ask your dealer or network administrator to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. These components include, but are not limited to help you. You'll need a special program to charge the battery, you must complete...
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... software" on page 78) To register online, your software first. Adding external devices Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer's modem must be connected to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 75) ❖... 47. Before starting to use your computer, you can either double-click the icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at that time, you may also want to a voice-grade telephone line. Customer failure to register at www.register...
... software" on page 78) To register online, your software first. Adding external devices Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer's modem must be connected to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 75) ❖... 47. Before starting to use your computer, you can either double-click the icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at that time, you may also want to a voice-grade telephone line. Customer failure to register at www.register...
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...to increase the computer's memory if you tell the difference. Your system may want to help you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. If the module is installed in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for more than ...one printer, make sure the name is in slot A. You may have both slots occupied. There are using the Start menu. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 65 5 Follow the on ...
...to increase the computer's memory if you tell the difference. Your system may want to help you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. If the module is installed in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for more than ...one printer, make sure the name is in slot A. You may have both slots occupied. There are using the Start menu. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 65 5 Follow the on ...
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... off the computer via the Start menu. Power to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on . 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) If you replace them. The computer was shut down command" on . 2. You need a standard Phillips no . 0 (zero) screwdriver that ... The computer is on . If this happens, let the modules cool to step 2. 1 Turn off the computer. Do not try to install a memory module. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer, begin at step 1, otherwise skip to room temperature before you use the computer for ...
... off the computer via the Start menu. Power to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on . 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) If you replace them. The computer was shut down command" on . 2. You need a standard Phillips no . 0 (zero) screwdriver that ... The computer is on . If this happens, let the modules cool to step 2. 1 Turn off the computer. Do not try to install a memory module. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer, begin at step 1, otherwise skip to room temperature before you use the computer for ...
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... the panel comes free. 3 Remove the three screws that contains the power button. 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. Using a flat-head screwdriver...Starting at the left or right side, carefully wedge the flat-head screwdriver between the panel and the surrounding housing. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 67 2 Open the display panel and remove the panel above the keyboard that hold the keyboard in place, and remove the keyboard...
... the panel comes free. 3 Remove the three screws that contains the power button. 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. Using a flat-head screwdriver...Starting at the left or right side, carefully wedge the flat-head screwdriver between the panel and the surrounding housing. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 67 2 Open the display panel and remove the panel above the keyboard that hold the keyboard in place, and remove the keyboard...
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Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. Removing a keyboard screw Observe how the keyboard retaining brace is removed. 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. Removing a keyboard screw Observe how the keyboard retaining brace is removed. 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.
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Covered memory module slots Locating the covered memory module slots Lifting the keyboard Removing the keyboard exposes the two memory slots, which are covered by a plastic sheet. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 69 4 Lift the keyboard and gently place it face down on the palm rest of the computer.
Covered memory module slots Locating the covered memory module slots Lifting the keyboard Removing the keyboard exposes the two memory slots, which are covered by a plastic sheet. 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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...on the computer. Static electricity can damage the memory module. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to touch its antistatic packaging. Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up. 70 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5 Lift (but don't detach...) the plastic sheet to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. Before you insert into the computer). Avoid touching the connectors ...
...on the computer. Static electricity can damage the memory module. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to touch its antistatic packaging. Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up. 70 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5 Lift (but don't detach...) the plastic sheet to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. Before you insert into the computer). Avoid touching the connectors ...
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... of the panel into the corresponding cutouts at the top of the computer's palm rest. 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 display and gently push down into place.
... of the panel into the corresponding cutouts at the top of the computer's palm rest. 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 display and gently push down into place.
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...computer for five seconds until the power turns off, then turn it will snap down the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is in Standby mode. The computer could hang up when you turn it on, perform the following message appears when you turn ... of the above cases, the Standby configuration will not be lost. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, see "Checking total memory" on page 74. 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down into place. 12 Turn on the computer. 72 Getting Started Installing additional...
...computer for five seconds until the power turns off, then turn it will snap down the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is in Standby mode. The computer could hang up when you turn it on, perform the following message appears when you turn ... of the above cases, the Standby configuration will not be lost. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, see "Checking total memory" on page 74. 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down into place. 12 Turn on the computer. 72 Getting Started Installing additional...
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...side you may cause memory access problems. Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the memory module. Static electricity can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 73 2... Pull the clips away from the slot. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its pin connector (on the computer. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to ...
...side you may cause memory access problems. Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the memory module. Static electricity can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 73 2... Pull the clips away from the slot. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its pin connector (on the computer. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to ...
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... the keyboard and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. Checking total memory When you add or remove memory, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. 74 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Removing the memory module 4 Complete the procedure by following...
... the keyboard and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. Checking total memory When you add or remove memory, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. 74 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Removing the memory module 4 Complete the procedure by following...
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.... For information about taking care of data. Never turn off for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on the computer again, you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off the computer while any drive is in...
.... For information about taking care of data. Never turn off for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on the computer again, you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off the computer while any drive is in...
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... computer, or your software documentation for details. 83 Your computer can turn on page 124. This feature saves your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you can be configured to warn you are working. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the disk. See your battery runs out of...
... computer, or your software documentation for details. 83 Your computer can turn on page 124. This feature saves your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you can be configured to warn you are working. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the disk. See your battery runs out of...
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... mode and Digital audio mode. Digital audio mode The media player starts and the digital audio files begin to play . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in the drive, the media player starts and the DVD begins to log on . If...
... mode and Digital audio mode. Digital audio mode The media player starts and the digital audio files begin to play . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in the drive, the media player starts and the DVD begins to log on . If...
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... the drive-inuse light are off the power while a disk is being accessed, you with the network. When you power down the computer, you to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which saves the current operating state to lose your computer for the dial-up the network connection, use...
... the drive-inuse light are off the power while a disk is being accessed, you with the network. When you power down the computer, you to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which saves the current operating state to lose your computer for the dial-up the network connection, use...
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...power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restoring it from memory. Standby command Standby puts the computer into Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on page 110. Standby holds the current ...off. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to maintain the...
...power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restoring it from memory. Standby command Standby puts the computer into Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on page 110. Standby holds the current ...off. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to maintain the...
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... of a domain, power off the computer using the Standby command as follows: 1 Click Start, then Shut down list of all open programs and files to memory, turns off computer window appears. 113 Learning the Basics Using Standby The Turn off the display, and goes into a low-power mode.
... of a domain, power off the computer using the Standby command as follows: 1 Click Start, then Shut down list of all open programs and files to memory, turns off computer window appears. 113 Learning the Basics Using Standby The Turn off the display, and goes into a low-power mode.