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... printer 38 Connecting the external diskette drive 39 Connecting external speakers or headphones 40 Connecting an external microphone 40 Using an expansion device 40 Adding memory 41 Memory module sizes 42 Installing a memory module 43 Removing a memory module 47 Swapping SelectBay modules 47 Removing a module from the SelectBay 48
... printer 38 Connecting the external diskette drive 39 Connecting external speakers or headphones 40 Connecting an external microphone 40 Using an expansion device 40 Adding memory 41 Memory module sizes 42 Installing a memory module 43 Removing a memory module 47 Swapping SelectBay modules 47 Removing a module from the SelectBay 48
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...office 82 Using a computer lock 82 Caring for your computer 84 Cleaning the computer 84 Moving the computer 84 Chapter 5: Power Management 87 Toshiba's energy-saver design 87 Running the computer on battery power 88 Charging the batteries 88 Monitoring battery power 89 What to do when the ...battery alarm sounds 92 Starting where you left off 93 Using Standby command 94 Using Suspend/Resume (memory) mode 95 Using Hibernation mode 97 Shutdown mode hot key 101 Restarting a computer in Standby, Suspend or Hibernate mode 102 Changing batteries 102...
...office 82 Using a computer lock 82 Caring for your computer 84 Cleaning the computer 84 Moving the computer 84 Chapter 5: Power Management 87 Toshiba's energy-saver design 87 Running the computer on battery power 88 Charging the batteries 88 Monitoring battery power 89 What to do when the ...battery alarm sounds 92 Starting where you left off 93 Using Standby command 94 Using Suspend/Resume (memory) mode 95 Using Hibernation mode 97 Shutdown mode hot key 101 Restarting a computer in Standby, Suspend or Hibernate mode 102 Changing batteries 102...
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... Using the Windows 98 Second Edition troubleshooting feature 213 A plan of action 213 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 213 Fixing device-related problems 216 Memory card problems 216 Power and the batteries 217 Keyboard problems 219 AccuPoint II problems 220 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 Modem problems 225
... Using the Windows 98 Second Edition troubleshooting feature 213 A plan of action 213 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 213 Fixing device-related problems 216 Memory card problems 216 Power and the batteries 217 Keyboard problems 219 AccuPoint II problems 220 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 Modem problems 225
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...Workstation 4.0 operating system is designed just for you have been given the opportunity to the world of powerful, portable multimedia computing. Your new Toshiba Tecra® 8100 notebook computer is referred to as Windows NT. This User's Guide also contains information about your operating system, either Microsoft® Windows®...a computer that truly meets your specific needs. xix Because you or your computer. Introduction Welcome to choose among so many options-display, memory, hard disk drive capacity, processor speed, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, and operating system-you .
...Workstation 4.0 operating system is designed just for you have been given the opportunity to the world of powerful, portable multimedia computing. Your new Toshiba Tecra® 8100 notebook computer is referred to as Windows NT. This User's Guide also contains information about your operating system, either Microsoft® Windows®...a computer that truly meets your specific needs. xix Because you or your computer. Introduction Welcome to choose among so many options-display, memory, hard disk drive capacity, processor speed, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, and operating system-you .
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...10070; Suspend/Resume (memory) mode Under Windows NT, the following documentation: ❖ An electronic user's guide you can install by using your Configuration Builder CD supplied with your system. ❖ The Toshiba Companion Diskette Guide explains when to use the Toshiba Companion Diskette and ... addition to this guide, your computer may come with the following features are not discussed in this guide. ❖ The Toshiba Configuration Builder CD Instructions explain how to completely recover, selectively reinstall, or custom configure your system. ❖ The Windows documentation...
...10070; Suspend/Resume (memory) mode Under Windows NT, the following documentation: ❖ An electronic user's guide you can install by using your Configuration Builder CD supplied with your system. ❖ The Toshiba Companion Diskette Guide explains when to use the Toshiba Companion Diskette and ... addition to this guide, your computer may come with the following features are not discussed in this guide. ❖ The Toshiba Configuration Builder CD Instructions explain how to completely recover, selectively reinstall, or custom configure your system. ❖ The Windows documentation...
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Part I: Getting to use the Tecra when a standard electrical outlet is not available. Underside Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything's located 7 Battery module SelectBay lock SelectBay module Memory module PC Card lock PC Card lock retaining screw The battery module enables you add more...to Know Your Computer The PC Card lock keeps the PC Cards secure in their slots. For more memory to your Tecra computer. The SelectBay of the Tecra can contain one of several interchangeable devices, offering exceptional system flexibility. For more information, see "Power Management...
Part I: Getting to use the Tecra when a standard electrical outlet is not available. Underside Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything's located 7 Battery module SelectBay lock SelectBay module Memory module PC Card lock PC Card lock retaining screw The battery module enables you add more...to Know Your Computer The PC Card lock keeps the PC Cards secure in their slots. For more memory to your Tecra computer. The SelectBay of the Tecra can contain one of several interchangeable devices, offering exceptional system flexibility. For more information, see "Power Management...
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Chapter 3 Using external display devices 31 Using an external keyboard 36 Using a mouse 36 Connecting a local printer 38 Connecting the external diskette drive 39 Connecting external speakers or headphones 40 Connecting an external microphone 40 Using an expansion device 40 Adding memory 41 Swapping SelectBay modules 47 Inserting and removing PC Cards 53 Connecting a modem 55
Chapter 3 Using external display devices 31 Using an external keyboard 36 Using a mouse 36 Connecting a local printer 38 Connecting the external diskette drive 39 Connecting external speakers or headphones 40 Connecting an external microphone 40 Using an expansion device 40 Adding memory 41 Swapping SelectBay modules 47 Inserting and removing PC Cards 53 Connecting a modem 55
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.... Part I: Getting to the office is time-consuming and inconvenient. Connecting cables for the Tecra 8100: ❖ NetDock ❖ Expansion Station NOTE: The Expansion Station must be purchased through the Toshiba Accessories Catalog. When you return, you probably want to connect to all the devices. You...devices connected while you 're using your computer away from your computer both in and out of the office. Adding memory HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Expansion capability" on page 269 and the user guide that comes with the NetDock (purchased separately). When...
.... Part I: Getting to the office is time-consuming and inconvenient. Connecting cables for the Tecra 8100: ❖ NetDock ❖ Expansion Station NOTE: The Expansion Station must be purchased through the Toshiba Accessories Catalog. When you return, you probably want to connect to all the devices. You...devices connected while you 're using your computer away from your computer both in and out of the office. Adding memory HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Expansion capability" on page 269 and the user guide that comes with the NetDock (purchased separately). When...
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... in this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center at (800) 457-7777. Since your Tecra 8100 computer was built to order, it is easy to run your requirements change, you use only compatible 100 MHz memory. In the event original memory is replaced with a 100 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) SDRAM memory module. When additional memory is added, or original...
... in this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center at (800) 457-7777. Since your Tecra 8100 computer was built to order, it is easy to run your requirements change, you use only compatible 100 MHz memory. In the event original memory is replaced with a 100 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) SDRAM memory module. When additional memory is added, or original...
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... and automatically turns off the computer. To do this in Windows NT: Part I: Getting to install memory with Windows 98 Second Edition Before you can install a memory module, you select Shut down the computer. The Shutdown mode pop-up window. 2 While continuing to...appropriate. To do this procedure. Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 43 Total Memory 256 MB Memory Module Size Memory Module Size (slot A) (slot B) 128 MB 128 MB Installing a memory module You install additional memory modules into the memory expansion slots on the base of the computer. You will...
... and automatically turns off the computer. To do this in Windows NT: Part I: Getting to install memory with Windows 98 Second Edition Before you can install a memory module, you select Shut down the computer. The Shutdown mode pop-up window. 2 While continuing to...appropriate. To do this procedure. Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 43 Total Memory 256 MB Memory Module Size Memory Module Size (slot A) (slot B) 128 MB 128 MB Installing a memory module You install additional memory modules into the memory expansion slots on the base of the computer. You will...
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... remove any cables you may have connected. 3 Turn the computer upside down and automatically turns off the computer. You can install one or two memory modules. 1 Unplug the computer. Part I: Getting to Know Your Computer Windows NT Workstation 4.0 shuts down . Windows NT 4.0 displays the Shut ...Down Windows dialog box. 2 Select Shut down the computer, then click Yes. Inserting a memory module The computer has two memory expansion slots-Slot A and Slot B. 44 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 1 Click Start then click Shut Down.
... remove any cables you may have connected. 3 Turn the computer upside down and automatically turns off the computer. You can install one or two memory modules. 1 Unplug the computer. Part I: Getting to Know Your Computer Windows NT Workstation 4.0 shuts down . Windows NT 4.0 displays the Shut ...Down Windows dialog box. 2 Select Shut down the computer, then click Yes. Inserting a memory module The computer has two memory expansion slots-Slot A and Slot B. 44 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 1 Click Start then click Shut Down.
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Removing the memory module cover Part I: Getting to Know Your Computer Unscrewing the memory module cover 5 Lift off the cover. Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 45 4 Locate and remove the screws that hold the cover plate in place.
Removing the memory module cover Part I: Getting to Know Your Computer Unscrewing the memory module cover 5 Lift off the cover. Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 45 4 Locate and remove the screws that hold the cover plate in place.
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... a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer. 6 Remove the memory module from its pin connector on either side of the module will click to Know Your Computer To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to touch its anti-static packaging. 7 Insert the... memory module in the slot and gently press it down into the slot Part I: Getting to secure the module...
... a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer. 6 Remove the memory module from its pin connector on either side of the module will click to Know Your Computer To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to touch its anti-static packaging. 7 Insert the... memory module in the slot and gently press it down into the slot Part I: Getting to secure the module...
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...cover plate and the screws. 9 Turn the computer over and restart it. Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the memory module. Removing a memory module If you can configure your computer for the task at hand without having to carry unnecessary Part I: Getting... to turn on the computer, it . Swapping SelectBay modules The SelectBay gives you turn off the computer and open the memory slot. 2 Pull the clips away from the slot. 4 Replace the cover plate and screws. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it ...
...cover plate and the screws. 9 Turn the computer over and restart it. Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the memory module. Removing a memory module If you can configure your computer for the task at hand without having to carry unnecessary Part I: Getting... to turn on the computer, it . Swapping SelectBay modules The SelectBay gives you turn off the computer and open the memory slot. 2 Pull the clips away from the slot. 4 Replace the cover plate and screws. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it ...
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... saves your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the work frequently. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you buy from the Internet. HINT: Some programs have a separate backup copy. ❖ Use ScanDisk, Disk Defragmenter, and the Maintenance Wizard regularly to conserve...
... saves your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the work frequently. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you buy from the Internet. HINT: Some programs have a separate backup copy. ❖ Use ScanDisk, Disk Defragmenter, and the Maintenance Wizard regularly to conserve...
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... outlet. The computer has two other batteries: an internal backup battery and an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that provides power when you may purchase a battery module for up to store information about the system when you . Charging the batteries To charge the...
... outlet. The computer has two other batteries: an internal backup battery and an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that provides power when you may purchase a battery module for up to store information about the system when you . Charging the batteries To charge the...
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TECHNICAL NOTE: If the battery discharges fully (which will be lost. Power Management Starting where you left off With your Tecra 8100 computer, you leave the computer in Suspend/Standby mode and unplugged for over eight hours), your information will happen if you have the opportunity ...data and saves it. You may suspend your computer in one as outlined in "Changing batteries" on page 102. ❖ Install a secondary battery module in memory until you suspend the computer, it takes a "snapshot" of the current state of the following ways: ❖ Click Start, Shut down, then Stand by...
TECHNICAL NOTE: If the battery discharges fully (which will be lost. Power Management Starting where you left off With your Tecra 8100 computer, you leave the computer in Suspend/Standby mode and unplugged for over eight hours), your information will happen if you have the opportunity ...data and saves it. You may suspend your computer in one as outlined in "Changing batteries" on page 102. ❖ Install a secondary battery module in memory until you suspend the computer, it takes a "snapshot" of the current state of the following ways: ❖ Click Start, Shut down, then Stand by...
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...work to continue working where you turn the computer on Windows NT. NOTE: Standby command is off . With Hibernation mode, you 'll be able to memory in memory. To shut down the computer using Standby: ❖ In Windows 98 Second Edition, click Start, Shut down, select Stand by, and click OK..... Shut Down Windows dialog box (Windows 98 Second Edition) Part I: Getting to the hard disk. You can also use Standby and your computer in memory while the computer is not available on you will lose the information held in Long Life mode, Hibernation mode saves it to Know Your Computer...
...work to continue working where you turn the computer on Windows NT. NOTE: Standby command is off . With Hibernation mode, you 'll be able to memory in memory. To shut down the computer using Standby: ❖ In Windows 98 Second Edition, click Start, Shut down, select Stand by, and click OK..... Shut Down Windows dialog box (Windows 98 Second Edition) Part I: Getting to the hard disk. You can also use Standby and your computer in memory while the computer is not available on you will lose the information held in Long Life mode, Hibernation mode saves it to Know Your Computer...
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.../off light pulsates amber indicating the machine is in memory while the computer is a Toshiba utility that maintains the operating state of all open programs, turns off . You can also configure the computer to Know Your Computer Using Suspend/Resume (memory) mode Suspend/Resume (memory) mode is off the display, and goes into a low...
.../off light pulsates amber indicating the machine is in memory while the computer is a Toshiba utility that maintains the operating state of all open programs, turns off . You can also configure the computer to Know Your Computer Using Suspend/Resume (memory) mode Suspend/Resume (memory) mode is off the display, and goes into a low...
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...Fn key, then press and release the F3 key. When the pop-up window appears, press and release F3 until the Suspend/Resume (memory) mode icon is being accessed. If you suspend the computer and decide to continue working where you left off. 96 Power Management Starting where... to Know Your Computer Part I: Getting to : ❖ Automatically suspend/resume operations when you close or open the display panel. NOTE: Suspend/Resume (memory) mode is not available on again. TECHNICAL NOTE: Never suspend the computer while a storage device is highlighted, then release the Fn key. ❖ ...
...Fn key, then press and release the F3 key. When the pop-up window appears, press and release F3 until the Suspend/Resume (memory) mode icon is being accessed. If you suspend the computer and decide to continue working where you left off. 96 Power Management Starting where... to Know Your Computer Part I: Getting to : ❖ Automatically suspend/resume operations when you close or open the display panel. NOTE: Suspend/Resume (memory) mode is not available on again. TECHNICAL NOTE: Never suspend the computer while a storage device is highlighted, then release the Fn key. ❖ ...