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...Contents Keeping yourself comfortable 48 Precautions 51 Setting up your computer 53 Setting up your software 53 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 54 Adding external devices 54 Connecting to a power source 55 Charging the main battery 57 Using the computer for...the power 59 Using the TouchPad 60 Control buttons 61 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 61 Setting up a printer 62 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module 69 Connecting a mouse 70 Connecting a printer 70 Connecting a USB printer 70 Connecting a parallel printer 70 Using external ...
...Contents Keeping yourself comfortable 48 Precautions 51 Setting up your computer 53 Setting up your software 53 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 54 Adding external devices 54 Connecting to a power source 55 Charging the main battery 57 Using the computer for...the power 59 Using the TouchPad 60 Control buttons 61 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 61 Setting up a printer 62 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module 69 Connecting a mouse 70 Connecting a printer 70 Connecting a USB printer 70 Connecting a parallel printer 70 Using external ...
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...... 186 Viewing existing key assignments 188 Changing or removing existing key assignments 188 Hotkey utility 188 TOSHIBA Console 189 Customize Your Computer 190 Security 191 Power Management 191 Toshiba Hardware Setup 194 Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong 196 Problems that are easy to fix 196... conflict 202 A plan of action 202 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 203 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 205 Memory module problems 207 Power and the batteries 208 Keyboard problems 209 Display problems 210 Disk drive problems 212 DVD-ROM or multi-function ...
...... 186 Viewing existing key assignments 188 Changing or removing existing key assignments 188 Hotkey utility 188 TOSHIBA Console 189 Customize Your Computer 190 Security 191 Power Management 191 Toshiba Hardware Setup 194 Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong 196 Problems that are easy to fix 196... conflict 202 A plan of action 202 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 203 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 205 Memory module problems 207 Power and the batteries 208 Keyboard problems 209 Display problems 210 Disk drive problems 212 DVD-ROM or multi-function ...
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..." on the top of the key. Finding Your Way Around Underside 45 instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. Underside Memory slot cover Battery release lock Battery release latch Battery pack The battery release lock keeps the battery release latch from the computer case. The battery...
..." on the top of the key. Finding Your Way Around Underside 45 instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. Underside Memory slot cover Battery release lock Battery release latch Battery pack The battery release lock keeps the battery release latch from the computer case. The battery...
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46 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery. The memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 121. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 65 for detailed information.
46 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery. The memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 121. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 65 for detailed information.
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To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Setting up your software The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery ...
To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Setting up your software The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery ...
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... and AC adapter Getting Started Connecting to a power source 55 Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 70...
... and AC adapter Getting Started Connecting to a power source 55 Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 70...
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... module. Do not try to operate the computer with enough memory to room temperature before you replace them. If the module is installed in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for a long time, the memory modules will sound when you turn on the computer. Your ...system may want to increase the computer's memory if you use the computer for more information). Getting Started...
... module. Do not try to operate the computer with enough memory to room temperature before you replace them. If the module is installed in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for a long time, the memory modules will sound when you turn on the computer. Your ...system may want to increase the computer's memory if you use the computer for more information). Getting Started...
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... no . 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that is in good condition. The operating system turns off the computer via the Start menu. Memory slot cover Base of your Satellite computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to install a memory module. See "Turn Off or Shut down to use a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver that secures the...
... no . 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that is in good condition. The operating system turns off the computer via the Start menu. Memory slot cover Base of your Satellite computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to install a memory module. See "Turn Off or Shut down to use a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver that secures the...
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Viewing the inside of the memory compartment The following figure shows the inside of the memory compartment. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 67 Removing the memory slot cover 5 Put the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later.
Viewing the inside of the memory compartment The following figure shows the inside of the memory compartment. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 67 Removing the memory slot cover 5 Put the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later.
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... secured in place. Grease or dust on the computer. Do not force the module into place. Inserting the memory module Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have built up. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface...antistatic packaging. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 6 Remove the memory module from its gold connector bar (on the side you may cause memory access problems. 9 Replace the memory slot cover. 10 Replace the screw and tighten it. The memory module should be careful not to discharge...
... secured in place. Grease or dust on the computer. Do not force the module into place. Inserting the memory module Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have built up. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface...antistatic packaging. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 6 Remove the memory module from its gold connector bar (on the side you may cause memory access problems. 9 Replace the memory slot cover. 10 Replace the screw and tighten it. The memory module should be careful not to discharge...
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.... 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 9 through 5 in step 8. Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to view the recognized memory. 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional...
.... 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 9 through 5 in step 8. Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to view the recognized memory. 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional...
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... an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so If you are not using the computer for a while. You can attach one of the computer's USB ports. Each option has its cable to...
... an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so If you are not using the computer for a while. You can attach one of the computer's USB ports. Each option has its cable to...
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... documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your file to the disk. Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. See your work , if, for details. 78 You will lose all unsaved work frequently. This feature saves...
... documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your file to the disk. Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. See your work , if, for details. 78 You will lose all unsaved work frequently. This feature saves...
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Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in which you left it from memory. Restart command Restart is turned off. Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts the computer down but it when you need to reload the operating system, ...
Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in which you left it from memory. Restart command Restart is turned off. Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts the computer down but it when you need to reload the operating system, ...
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... first. Learning the Basics Powering down using Standby and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost . Be sure to the mode in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from the hard disk instead of the computer in which you left it , ...including all open programs and files you were using. Standby holds the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. If the battery discharges, your data will eventually...
... first. Learning the Basics Powering down using Standby and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost . Be sure to the mode in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from the hard disk instead of the computer in which you left it , ...including all open programs and files you were using. Standby holds the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. If the battery discharges, your data will eventually...
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The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light ( ) blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode. The on/off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. Sample Turn ...
The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light ( ) blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode. The on/off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. Sample Turn ...
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... the battery discharges fully, your work often. See "Standby mode" on /off the display, and goes into Standby mode in Standby mode. Be sure to memory, turns off light blinks amber to indicate the machine is in three ways: ❖ By pressing the hot key combination Fn + F3. If you power...
... the battery discharges fully, your work often. See "Standby mode" on /off the display, and goes into Standby mode in Standby mode. Be sure to memory, turns off light blinks amber to indicate the machine is in three ways: ❖ By pressing the hot key combination Fn + F3. If you power...
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... ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at : toshiba.com. 115 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may fail to retain a charge. This is continuously operated... extended period, more than on usage. To purchase a new battery pack, visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for up to ...
... ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at : toshiba.com. 115 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may fail to retain a charge. This is continuously operated... extended period, more than on usage. To purchase a new battery pack, visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for up to ...
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...connect the computer to save your information will be lost . The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. See "TOSHIBA Console" on page 189. 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab, then under the Running on Batteries section, click Details. 5 Click ...the Alarm tab and set an alarm: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Changing the main battery When your battery power is in memory will be...
...connect the computer to save your information will be lost . The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. See "TOSHIBA Console" on page 189. 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab, then under the Running on Batteries section, click Details. 5 Click ...the Alarm tab and set an alarm: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Changing the main battery When your battery power is in memory will be...
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... take effect the next time you can purchase additional PC Cards from your computer, but are likely to be inadequate to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard.
... take effect the next time you can purchase additional PC Cards from your computer, but are likely to be inadequate to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard.