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... for the first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Your computer's features and specifications ....53 Turning on the power 53 Adding memory 54 Installing a memory module 55 Removing a memory module 60 Using the TouchPad 62 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 63 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 63 Turning off the...
... for the first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Your computer's features and specifications ....53 Turning on the power 53 Adding memory 54 Installing a memory module 55 Removing a memory module 60 Using the TouchPad 62 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 63 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 63 Turning off the...
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... help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........173 Memory problems 175 Power and the batteries 176 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...184... 194 Develop good computing habits 197 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 198 If you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 205 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 206 Toshiba's worldwide offices 206
... help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........173 Memory problems 175 Power and the batteries 176 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...184... 194 Develop good computing habits 197 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 198 If you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 205 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 206 Toshiba's worldwide offices 206
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... the cooling fan. 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. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power source" on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum...
... the cooling fan. 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. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power source" on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum...
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After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory" on page 54) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 68) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 67) ... Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on page 45. Getting Started Adding external devices 47 Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 136) See "Setting up your software.
After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory" on page 54) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 68) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 67) ... Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on page 45. Getting Started Adding external devices 47 Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 136) See "Setting up your software.
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...computer comes with your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You may want to run most of data. 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 off the power again until the... check the accessories information that came with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. 54 Getting Started Adding memory Sample turning on the computer for the first time, do not turn...
...computer comes with your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You may want to run most of data. 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 off the power again until the... check the accessories information that came with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. 54 Getting Started Adding memory Sample turning on the computer for the first time, do not turn...
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...computer using the Start menu. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is in good condition. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that is on may damage... the computer, the module, or both. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will need a standard ...
...computer using the Start menu. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is in good condition. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that is on may damage... the computer, the module, or both. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will need a standard ...
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... slot cover. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 112. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down ...
... slot cover. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 112. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down ...
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... cover in a safe place so that you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Sample inserting the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert... into the slot Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have built up. Grease or dust on the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal...
... cover in a safe place so that you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Sample inserting the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert... into the slot Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have built up. Grease or dust on the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal...
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Sample aligning the module into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips. 58 Getting Started Adding memory 11 Hold the memory module by its edges so that the module is inserted completely into the socket clip clip Sample inserting the memory module into the socket 12 Check that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket.
Sample aligning the module into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips. 58 Getting Started Adding memory 11 Hold the memory module by its edges so that the module is inserted completely into the socket clip clip Sample inserting the memory module into the socket 12 Check that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket.
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...the screw. 15 Turn the computer over and restart it correctly as described in place. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in "Checking total memory" on page 61. If you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the... computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started Adding memory 59 13 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. You can verify that the computer has recognized it . ...
...the screw. 15 Turn the computer over and restart it correctly as described in place. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in "Checking total memory" on page 61. If you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the... computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started Adding memory 59 13 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. You can verify that the computer has recognized it . ...
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...power button and hold it down for at least ten seconds, then turn it on page 55 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can damage the computer and the device. The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume...time you turn the power on . In either of the slot. 3 Carefully remove the memory module from the memory module. 60 Getting Started Adding memory Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. Do not try to remove...
...power button and hold it down for at least ten seconds, then turn it on page 55 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can damage the computer and the device. The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume...time you turn the power on . In either of the slot. 3 Carefully remove the memory module from the memory module. 60 Getting Started Adding memory Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. Do not try to remove...
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... the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in step 13 of "Installing a memory module" on page 55. Getting Started Adding memory 61 Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the...
... the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in step 13 of "Installing a memory module" on page 55. Getting Started Adding memory 61 Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the...
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... computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to turn on page 215. 64 Getting Started Turning off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off the computer 3 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is appropriate. 4 Click Apply, and then OK.
... computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to turn on page 215. 64 Getting Started Turning off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off the computer 3 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is appropriate. 4 Click Apply, and then OK.
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... for details. 74 See "Saving 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. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your work frequently. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips...
... for details. 74 See "Saving 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. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your work frequently. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips...
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Restoring information from memory. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the hard disk. If you shut down To start up again, press the power button until the ... Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down the computer 99 Sample system power mode settings NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on /off light changes to green.
Restoring information from memory. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the hard disk. If you shut down To start up again, press the power button until the ... Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down the computer 99 Sample system power mode settings NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on /off light changes to green.
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...you close the display panel. 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK. Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. 2 Click the Setup Action tab. 3 Select Hibernation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option... and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to Hibernate so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you were using...
...you close the display panel. 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK. Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. 2 Click the Setup Action tab. 3 Select Hibernation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option... and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to Hibernate so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you were using...
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... is configured, put the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Once the computer is now set to eight hours in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left off light turns green. A fully charged main battery will last up the computer from... Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on/off . NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the hibernation options taken. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less...
... is configured, put the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Once the computer is now set to eight hours in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left off light turns green. A fully charged main battery will last up the computer from... Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on/off . NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the hibernation options taken. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less...
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The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. HINT: Once the battery is ...
The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. HINT: Once the battery is ...
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...to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings ❖ Password-Allows you to change various default settings for the power-on the left side, and then double-clicking TOSHIBA Hardware Settings. To access it from the TOSHIBA Assist screen by clicking Optimize on process and for... ❖ Display-Allows you to set or reset a user password for the built-in LCD display 157 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows. You can also access it , open the Start menu, click Control Panel...
...to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings ❖ Password-Allows you to change various default settings for the power-on the left side, and then double-clicking TOSHIBA Hardware Settings. To access it from the TOSHIBA Assist screen by clicking Optimize on process and for... ❖ Display-Allows you to set or reset a user password for the built-in LCD display 157 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows. You can also access it , open the Start menu, click Control Panel...
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... conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page 111. Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk. Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost . Clearing the condition may get the computer running low see "What to start the computer. To clear the condition, press Ctrl, Alt...
... conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page 111. Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk. Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost . Clearing the condition may get the computer running low see "What to start the computer. To clear the condition, press Ctrl, Alt...