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.......... 49 Keeping yourself comfortable 50 Precautions 53 Setting up your computer 55 Setting up your software 55 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 56 Adding external devices 56 Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive 57 Connecting to a power source 57 Charging the... the display panel 61 Turning on the power 62 Activating the power-on password 62 Using the TouchPadTM 63 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module 72 Connecting a mouse 75 Connecting a printer 75 Connecting a USB printer 75 Connecting a parallel printer 76 Setting...
.......... 49 Keeping yourself comfortable 50 Precautions 53 Setting up your computer 55 Setting up your software 55 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 56 Adding external devices 56 Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive 57 Connecting to a power source 57 Charging the... the display panel 61 Turning on the power 62 Activating the power-on password 62 Using the TouchPadTM 63 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module 72 Connecting a mouse 75 Connecting a printer 75 Connecting a USB printer 75 Connecting a parallel printer 76 Setting...
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...hardware conflict 212 A plan of action 212 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 215 Memory module problems 217 Power and the batteries 218 Keyboard problems 219 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 DVD-ROM or multi-function ...Modem problems 230 Develop good computing habits 230 If you need further assistance 231 Before you call 232 Contacting Toshiba 232 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 233 Toshiba's worldwide offices 234 Appendix A: Hot Keys 237 Volume Mute 237 Instant password security 237 Power usage mode ...
...hardware conflict 212 A plan of action 212 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 215 Memory module problems 217 Power and the batteries 218 Keyboard problems 219 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 DVD-ROM or multi-function ...Modem problems 230 Develop good computing habits 230 If you need further assistance 231 Before you call 232 Contacting Toshiba 232 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 233 Toshiba's worldwide offices 234 Appendix A: Hot Keys 237 Volume Mute 237 Instant password security 237 Power usage mode ...
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...you connect stereo headphones or other parallel device, including ECP-compatible devices. The SD (Secure Digital) card slot holds a stamp-size flash memory card with a variety of digital I/O (input/output) The line-in SD card Modem DVD-ROM or multifunction jack jack LED port ...disables the internal speakers. Connecting other audio input device. The card can continue to connect an external monitor. To prevent possible overheating of memory. The 3.5 mm microphone jack lets you do not block the cooling vents. The cooling vents prevent the computer's central processing unit (...
...you connect stereo headphones or other parallel device, including ECP-compatible devices. The SD (Secure Digital) card slot holds a stamp-size flash memory card with a variety of digital I/O (input/output) The line-in SD card Modem DVD-ROM or multifunction jack jack LED port ...disables the internal speakers. Connecting other audio input device. The card can continue to connect an external monitor. To prevent possible overheating of memory. The 3.5 mm microphone jack lets you do not block the cooling vents. The cooling vents prevent the computer's central processing unit (...
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...a voice-grade telephone line. You can register your computer with information about new products and upgrades, and also extends your Toshiba limited warranty worldwide at no charge to you may also want to use your software first. See "Setting up your computer,... you . Adding external devices Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your desktop. Before starting to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page ...
...a voice-grade telephone line. You can register your computer with information about new products and upgrades, and also extends your Toshiba limited warranty worldwide at no charge to you may also want to use your software first. See "Setting up your computer,... you . Adding external devices Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your desktop. Before starting to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page ...
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... and will display. Your computer is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. When additional memory is added, or original memory replaced, it is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in slot B only. If this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab. If...
... and will display. Your computer is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. When additional memory is added, or original memory replaced, it is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in slot B only. If this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab. If...
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66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, visit the Toshiba Web site at toshiba.com. Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of data. If you replace them. If this happens, let the modules cool to increase the computer's memory if you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules...
66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, visit the Toshiba Web site at toshiba.com. Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of data. If you replace them. If this happens, let the modules cool to increase the computer's memory if you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules...
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When removing the computer's power button panel to install additional memory, be careful not to install a memory module. Using a flat-head screwdriver to the computer. 3 Open the display panel and remove the panel above the keyboard that is in good condition. 1 If... down command" on , turn it off the panel You can pry the panel out of its position by using a flathead screwdriver. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 67 You will need a standard Phillips No.1 screwdriver and a small flat-head screwdriver to damage the display or circuit board. Starting at the ...
When removing the computer's power button panel to install additional memory, be careful not to install a memory module. Using a flat-head screwdriver to the computer. 3 Open the display panel and remove the panel above the keyboard that is in good condition. 1 If... down command" on , turn it off the panel You can pry the panel out of its position by using a flathead screwdriver. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 67 You will need a standard Phillips No.1 screwdriver and a small flat-head screwdriver to damage the display or circuit board. Starting at the ...
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Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. Removing the left keyboard screw The two-inch-long, propeller-shaped brace sits in place, and remove the keyboard retaining brace. Observe how the propeller-shaped keyboard retaining brace is removed. Grasp the end of the panel and lift up until the panel comes free. 4 Remove the three screws that hold the keyboard in the center of the area exposed when the panel is positioned before you remove it. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) panel and the surrounding housing.
Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. Removing the left keyboard screw The two-inch-long, propeller-shaped brace sits in place, and remove the keyboard retaining brace. Observe how the propeller-shaped keyboard retaining brace is removed. Grasp the end of the panel and lift up until the panel comes free. 4 Remove the three screws that hold the keyboard in the center of the area exposed when the panel is positioned before you remove it. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) panel and the surrounding housing.
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Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 69 Removing the right keyboard screw 5 Lift the keyboard and gently place it face down on the palm rest of the computer. Lifting the keyboard Removing the keyboard exposes the two memory slots, which are covered by a plastic sheet.
Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 69 Removing the right keyboard screw 5 Lift the keyboard and gently place it face down on the palm rest of the computer. Lifting the keyboard Removing the keyboard exposes the two memory slots, which are covered by a plastic sheet.
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Lifting the plastic covering the memory slots 70 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Covered memory slots Locating the covered memory module slots 6 Lift (but do not detach) the plastic sheet to expose the memory slots.
Lifting the plastic covering the memory slots 70 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Covered memory slots Locating the covered memory module slots 6 Lift (but do not detach) the plastic sheet to expose the memory slots.
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...static electricity you insert into place. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to secure the module. 9 Cover the slots with the plastic sheet. Grease or dust on the side you may cause memory access problems. 8 Insert the memory module in a slot and gently press it down into... the computer). Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on either side of the module will click to touch its ...
...static electricity you insert into place. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to secure the module. 9 Cover the slots with the plastic sheet. Grease or dust on the side you may cause memory access problems. 8 Insert the memory module in a slot and gently press it down into... the computer). Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on either side of the module will click to touch its ...
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... If you replace them. If this happens, let the modules cool to room temperature before you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will snap down . When the panel is seated properly, as described in step 8, above the keyboard by doing the following: ❖ Fit the tabs ... the panel into place. 13 Reconnect any cables you removed. 14 Turn on page 74. 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is properly positioned, it will become hot. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the...
... If you replace them. If this happens, let the modules cool to room temperature before you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will snap down . When the panel is seated properly, as described in step 8, above the keyboard by doing the following: ❖ Fit the tabs ... the panel into place. 13 Reconnect any cables you removed. 14 Turn on page 74. 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is properly positioned, it will become hot. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the...
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... when you turn it down for five seconds, then turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and hold it on . The memory module pops partially out of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. In either of the slot. Do not remove the... while the computer is in Standby mode. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 73 Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in memory will not be lost. Pulling the clips away from the memory module. You can damage the computer and the device. The following ...
... when you turn it down for five seconds, then turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and hold it on . The memory module pops partially out of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. In either of the slot. Do not remove the... while the computer is in Standby mode. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 73 Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in memory will not be lost. Pulling the clips away from the memory module. You can damage the computer and the device. The following ...
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... Start, Control Panel To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. Removing the memory module 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 9 through 14 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the side you insert into... the computer). Before you can damage the memory module. Checking total memory When you add or remove memory, you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to ...
... Start, Control Panel To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. Removing the memory module 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 9 through 14 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the side you insert into... the computer). Before you can damage the memory module. Checking total memory When you add or remove memory, you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to ...
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...Click System. 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory. 5 If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in pointing device. Connecting a USB... USB cable, which may want to your computer. Alternatively, you can purchase one of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. Connecting a printer You can connect a parallel printer to your printer. To connect a USB mouse, plug the...
...Click System. 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory. 5 If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in pointing device. Connecting a USB... USB cable, which may want to your computer. Alternatively, you can purchase one of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. Connecting a printer You can connect a parallel printer to your printer. To connect a USB mouse, plug the...
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... disk at preset intervals. See your work frequently. Your work , if, for details. 82 You will lose all unsaved work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you are working. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you can be configured to the disk. This feature saves your...
... disk at preset intervals. See your work frequently. Your work , if, for details. 82 You will lose all unsaved work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you are working. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you can be configured to the disk. This feature saves your...
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... /DVD mode Digital audio mode Power is in the drive, Media Player starts running and you If a CD is off . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in CD/DVD DVD-ROM drive mode, you press the power turns off and you...
... /DVD mode Digital audio mode Power is in the drive, Media Player starts running and you If a CD is off . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in CD/DVD DVD-ROM drive mode, you press the power turns off and you...
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... supply you change your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off the computer ❖ Standby, which saves the current operating state to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which saves the current operating state to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer...
... supply you change your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off the computer ❖ Standby, which saves the current operating state to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which saves the current operating state to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer...
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... system, and then returns to the hard disk. When you are a member of the computer to the state in which you will be away from memory. Since Hibernation does not require power to maintain the saved information, the system settings are not connected to system settings. The Windows® XP Professional...
... system, and then returns to the hard disk. When you are a member of the computer to the state in which you will be away from memory. Since Hibernation does not require power to maintain the saved information, the system settings are not connected to system settings. The Windows® XP Professional...
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... that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the state in which you left it uses a little more time and battery power to start up than ...
... that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the state in which you left it uses a little more time and battery power to start up than ...