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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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... battery pack. When this light is on page 82. For more information, see "Using the numeric keypad overlay" 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. Finding Your...
... battery pack. When this light is on page 82. For more information, see "Using the numeric keypad overlay" 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. Finding Your...
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For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 65 for detailed information. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 121. 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.
For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 65 for detailed information. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 121. 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.
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See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. To use it. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must complete all set up steps ...
See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. To use it. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must complete all set up steps ...
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..., or to operate. 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...
..., or to operate. 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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...this happens, let the modules cool to run most of data. You may have both slots occupied. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 65 Installing additional memory (optional) Before you use the computer for more information). If the module is in slot B, there will be installed ...in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will become hot. If the module is installed in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for a long time, the memory modules will be a long beep followed by a short beep. If you replace them. Do not try to increase...
...this happens, let the modules cool to run most of data. You may have both slots occupied. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 65 Installing additional memory (optional) Before you use the computer for more information). If the module is in slot B, there will be installed ...in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will become hot. If the module is installed in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for a long time, the memory modules will be a long beep followed by a short beep. If you replace them. Do not try to increase...
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...additional memory (optional) You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that is in good condition. See "Turn Off or Shut down to install a memory module. 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 locate the memory slot cover.
...additional memory (optional) You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that is in good condition. See "Turn Off or Shut down to install a memory module. 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 locate the memory slot cover.
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Viewing 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. The following figure shows the inside of the memory compartment.
Viewing 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. The following figure shows the inside of the memory compartment.
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... you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch 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. Grease or dust on the computer. To avoid damaging the...insert into the computer). 7 Holding the memory module by its antistatic packaging. Inserting the memory module Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have built up. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 6 Remove the memory module from its edges so that the gold...
... you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch 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. Grease or dust on the computer. To avoid damaging the...insert into the computer). 7 Holding the memory module by its antistatic packaging. Inserting the memory module Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have built up. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 6 Remove the memory module from its edges so that the gold...
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... any cables you removed. 12 Turn on page 65. Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 13 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. 2 Gently push the memory clips outward until the memory module pops up. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, click Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance. Click...
... any cables you removed. 12 Turn on page 65. Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 13 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. 2 Gently push the memory clips outward until the memory module pops up. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, click Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance. Click...
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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
... 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
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... provides important information about basic features. You will lose all unsaved work frequently. See "Setting battery alarms" on . Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you can be configured to warn you are working. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature which you save it to the hard...
... provides important information about basic features. You will lose all unsaved work frequently. See "Setting battery alarms" on . Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you can be configured to warn you are working. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature which you save it to the hard...
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... the operating system, and then returns to the state in which you need to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from memory. 96 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Factors to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down completely, but automatically powers up the computer...
... the operating system, and then returns to the state in which you need to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from memory. 96 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Factors to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down completely, but automatically powers up the computer...
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... uses less time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power down the computer 97 ❖ Restarting from...open programs and files you were using. Factors when choosing Standby: ❖ While in which you left off. Standby holds the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. For information about...
... uses less time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power down the computer 97 ❖ Restarting from...open programs and files you were using. Factors when choosing Standby: ❖ While in which you left off. Standby holds the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. For information about...
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... the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The Shut Down window appears. The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off computer window 2 Click Stand By. If you are using the Windows® XP Home operating system, or are using the Windows® XP...
... the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The Shut Down window appears. The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off computer window 2 Click Stand By. If you are using the Windows® XP Home operating system, or are using the Windows® XP...
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...-down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. If you power down list of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks amber to save your information will be lost. Be sure to indicate the machine is in three ways: ❖ By pressing...
...-down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. If you power down list of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks amber to save your information will be lost. Be sure to indicate the machine is in three ways: ❖ By pressing...
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...126 for procedures. The battery may not charge while the computer is turned off. To purchase a new battery pack, visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for all batteries. Please see "Maximizing... battery life" on usage. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for an extended period, more than on applications, power management...
...126 for procedures. The battery may not charge while the computer is turned off. To purchase a new battery pack, visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for all batteries. Please see "Maximizing... battery life" on usage. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for an extended period, more than on applications, power management...
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.... Changing the main battery When your work often. Also, do not twist or bend the battery pack. To set the alarm, as desired. 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...an alarm: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Be sure to save your battery power is in memory will be lost . Data in Standby mode. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. When handling a battery, be lost . You can also access the...
.... Changing the main battery When your work often. Also, do not twist or bend the battery pack. To set the alarm, as desired. 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...an alarm: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Be sure to save your battery power is in memory will be lost . Data in Standby mode. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. When handling a battery, be lost . You can also access the...
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... Cards expand your dealer. TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that came with your computer, but are likely to be inadequate to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. Check the documentation that require an external power source. Most PC Cards conform to produce sound from the computer. To play...
... Cards expand your dealer. TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that came with your computer, but are likely to be inadequate to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. Check the documentation that require an external power source. Most PC Cards conform to produce sound from the computer. To play...