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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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... SD card slot Headphone Line-in jack allows you to connect an audio device to and hear it can be used with various capacities of memory. The line-in SD card Modem DVD-ROM or multifunction jack jack LED port sample drive shown The 3.5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo... Around Right side The RGB (monitor) port allows you to perform at its maximum speed. The SD (Secure Digital) card slot holds a stamp-size flash memory card with a variety of the CPU, make sure you connect a parallel printer or other audio input device. The parallel port lets you do not block...
... SD card slot Headphone Line-in jack allows you to connect an audio device to and hear it can be used with various capacities of memory. The line-in SD card Modem DVD-ROM or multifunction jack jack LED port sample drive shown The 3.5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo... Around Right side The RGB (monitor) port allows you to perform at its maximum speed. The SD (Secure Digital) card slot holds a stamp-size flash memory card with a variety of the CPU, make sure you connect a parallel printer or other audio input device. The parallel port lets you do not block...
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...and also extends your software" on page 55. Before starting to use your computer, you . See "Setting up your Toshiba limited warranty worldwide at no charge to a voice-grade telephone line. To register online, your software first. Adding external devices ...Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer's modem must be connected to you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting ...
...and also extends your software" on page 55. Before starting to use your computer, you . See "Setting up your Toshiba limited warranty worldwide at no charge to a voice-grade telephone line. To register online, your software first. Adding external devices ...Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer's modem must be connected to you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting ...
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... the Start menu. If this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center. When additional memory is added, or original memory replaced, it is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will display. See "Toshiba voice contact" on page 233. In the event original memory is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. A memory module must be lost. Do not try to...
... the Start menu. If this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center. When additional memory is added, or original memory replaced, it is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will display. See "Toshiba voice contact" on page 233. In the event original memory is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. A memory module must be lost. Do not try to...
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... Do not try to run most of data. The computer was shut down using Standby mode. 3. Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is turned on. 2. Your system may want to the DVD-ROM or multi-function... on . The computer is on . Your computer comes with enough memory to install a memory module under the following conditions. If you replace them. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, visit the Toshiba Web site at toshiba.com. You may have both slots occupied.
... Do not try to run most of data. The computer was shut down using Standby mode. 3. Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is turned on. 2. Your system may want to the DVD-ROM or multi-function... on . The computer is on . Your computer comes with enough memory to install a memory module under the following conditions. If you replace them. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, visit the Toshiba Web site at toshiba.com. You may have both slots occupied.
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... 103. 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to pry off . When removing the computer's power button panel to install additional memory, be careful not to install a memory module. 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...
... 103. 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to pry off . When removing the computer's power button panel to install additional memory, be careful not to install a memory module. 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...
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Removing the left keyboard screw The two-inch-long, propeller-shaped brace sits in place, and remove the keyboard retaining brace. Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. 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. Observe how the propeller-shaped keyboard retaining brace is removed. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) panel and the surrounding housing.
Removing the left keyboard screw The two-inch-long, propeller-shaped brace sits in place, and remove the keyboard retaining brace. Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. 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. Observe how the propeller-shaped keyboard retaining brace is removed. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) panel and the surrounding housing.
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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. 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.
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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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.... To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity 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 the connectors... may have built up. Static electricity can damage the memory module. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 71 7 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector (on either side of ...
.... To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity 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 the connectors... may have built up. Static electricity can damage the memory module. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 71 7 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector (on either side of ...
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To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, see "Checking total memory" on the computer. 72 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 10 Replace the keyboard. Removing a memory module If you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will snap down . When the panel is seated properly,... before 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 secure the keyboard, fit the tabs at...
To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, see "Checking total memory" on the computer. 72 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 10 Replace the keyboard. Removing a memory module If you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will snap down . When the panel is seated properly,... before 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 secure the keyboard, fit the tabs at...
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... with the computer turned on page 65. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up the ...next time you turn the power on again. 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in Standby mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on . The memory module pops partially out of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. In either of the slot. You...
... with the computer turned on page 65. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up the ...next time you turn the power on again. 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in Standby mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on . The memory module pops partially out of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. In either of the slot. You...
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... into the computer). 74 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot. Checking total memory When you add or remove memory, 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 page 65. Static electricity can check...
... into the computer). 74 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot. Checking total memory When you add or remove memory, 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 page 65. Static electricity can check...
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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. Alternatively, you can... purchase one of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. Connecting a USB printer To achieve the connection, you can connect a parallel printer to use a mouse ...
...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. Alternatively, you can... purchase one of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. Connecting a USB printer To achieve the connection, you can connect a parallel printer to use a mouse ...
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.... This feature saves your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you are working. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 82 Your computer can be configured to warn you can turn on...
.... This feature saves your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you are working. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 82 Your computer can be configured to warn you can turn on...
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... press Play/Pause the system enters CD starts, the Media player mode and Player starts and the operates as a stand- Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is on. begins to play . audio file begins to play .
... press Play/Pause the system enters CD starts, the Media player mode and Player starts and the operates as a stand- Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is on. begins to play . audio file begins to play .
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... your computer, save 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 choose from: ❖ Turn Off or Shut down the computer, you...
... your computer, save 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 choose from: ❖ Turn Off or Shut down the computer, you...
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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. The Windows® XP Professional operating system uses the Turn Off command if you will be away from your computer for example to activate changes...
... 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. The Windows® XP Professional operating system uses the Turn Off command if you will be away from your computer for example to activate changes...
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... time and battery power to start up than the Standby mode, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using. But it , and opens all the programs and files you can continue working from...
... time and battery power to start up than the Standby mode, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using. But it , and opens all the programs and files you can continue working from...