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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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..., pressing an overlay key types the white number printed on the key 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...
..., pressing an overlay key types the white number printed on the key 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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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. The memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory. 46 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery.
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. The memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory. 46 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery.
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... windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary depending on your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards.
... windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary depending on your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards.
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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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... will become hot. Your system may want to operate the computer with a memory module in slot A, there will be installed in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for a long time, the memory modules will sound when you install a memory module that is installed in slot B only. In this happens, let the modules...
... will become hot. Your system may want to operate the computer with a memory module in slot A, there will be installed in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for a long time, the memory modules will sound when you install a memory module that is installed in slot B only. In this happens, let the modules...
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...) You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that secures the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. 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, unscrew the screw that is in good condition. If you are adding...
...) You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that secures the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. 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, unscrew the screw that is in good condition. If you are adding...
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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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... to discharge any static electricity you insert into position. Static electricity can damage the memory module. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in place. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 6 Remove the memory module from its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, fit... the module into the socket. 8 Gently put the memory module connector down at an angle and press down until the clips snap into place. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal ...
... to discharge any static electricity you insert into position. Static electricity can damage the memory module. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in place. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 6 Remove the memory module from its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, fit... the module into the socket. 8 Gently put the memory module connector down at an angle and press down until the clips snap into place. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal ...
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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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... Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to turn on the computer. Turning off the computer It is a good idea to memory so Each option has its cable to fully charge the main battery. The Fn emulation key is not supported when using the Windows® XP...
... Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to turn on the computer. Turning off the computer It is a good idea to memory so Each option has its cable to fully charge the main battery. The Fn emulation key is not supported when using the Windows® XP...
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... computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See "Setting battery alarms" on . You will lose all unsaved work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your...
... computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See "Setting battery alarms" on . You will lose all unsaved work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your...
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... reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off. Restart command Restart is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from memory. Use it from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restoring it when you were previously using.
... reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off. Restart command Restart is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from memory. Use it from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restoring it when you were previously using.
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...Learning the Basics Powering down using Standby and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost . Standby holds the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left off. For information about the Hibernation command...retrieved from Hibernation mode uses a little more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on page 105. Factors when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, ...
...Learning the Basics Powering down using Standby and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost . Standby holds the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left off. For information about the Hibernation command...retrieved from Hibernation mode uses a little more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on page 105. Factors when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, ...
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The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off computer window 2 Click Stand By. The Shut Down window appears. Sample Turn off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The Turn ...
The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off computer window 2 Click Stand By. The Shut Down window appears. Sample Turn off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The Turn ...
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... closing the display panel If you power down list of all open programs and files to save your information will be lost. 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.
... closing the display panel If you power down list of all open programs and files to save your information will be lost. 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.
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... battery power. This is turned off. In addition, the computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than a month, the battery may vary depending on applications, power management settings and...-battery condition. Please see "Maximizing battery life" on page 126 for both AC power and battery modes. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for up to a month while the computer is normal for an extended...
... battery power. This is turned off. In addition, the computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than a month, the battery may vary depending on applications, power management settings and...-battery condition. Please see "Maximizing battery life" on page 126 for both AC power and battery modes. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for up to a month while the computer is normal for an extended...
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The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is running low, you have two options-connect the computer to drop it or shortcircuit its terminals. Changing the main battery When your battery power is in memory will be lost . Also, do ...not twist or bend the battery pack. See "TOSHIBA Console" on page 189. 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab, then under the Running on Batteries ...
The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is running low, you have two options-connect the computer to drop it or shortcircuit its terminals. Changing the main battery When your battery power is in memory will be lost . Also, do ...not twist or bend the battery pack. See "TOSHIBA Console" on page 189. 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab, then under the Running on Batteries ...
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... through external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the left side of speakers will be much more difficult to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. Your new settings take effect the next time you can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer. Other types of the...
... through external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the left side of speakers will be much more difficult to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. Your new settings take effect the next time you can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer. Other types of the...