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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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The SD (Secure Digital) card slot holds a stamp-size flash memory card with a variety of digital I/O (input/output) The parallel port lets you connect an external monaural microphone or other parallel device, including ECP-compatible devices. ...The cooling vents prevent the computer's central processing unit (CPU) from overheating so that it play on your computer. To prevent possible overheating of memory. The 3.5 mm microphone jack lets you connect a parallel printer or other audio input device. Right side Microphone jack SD card slot Headphone Line-in jack...
The SD (Secure Digital) card slot holds a stamp-size flash memory card with a variety of digital I/O (input/output) The parallel port lets you connect an external monaural microphone or other parallel device, including ECP-compatible devices. ...The cooling vents prevent the computer's central processing unit (CPU) from overheating so that it play on your computer. To prevent possible overheating of memory. The 3.5 mm microphone jack lets you connect a parallel printer or other audio input device. Right side Microphone jack SD card slot Headphone Line-in jack...
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56 Getting Started Setting up your computer 4 Click Finish to a voice-grade telephone line. To register online, your Toshiba limited warranty worldwide at no charge to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 75) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Connecting...
56 Getting Started Setting up your computer 4 Click Finish to a voice-grade telephone line. To register online, your Toshiba limited warranty worldwide at no charge to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 75) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Connecting...
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.... 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is replaced with invalid memory, the system will beep and will display. Installing additional memory (optional) Before you use only compatible memory. A message will not start up beyond the BIOS memory check. If this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center. See "Toshiba voice contact" on page 233. If you install or remove...
.... 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is replaced with invalid memory, the system will beep and will display. Installing additional memory (optional) Before you use only compatible memory. A message will not start up beyond the BIOS memory check. If this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center. See "Toshiba voice contact" on page 233. If you install or remove...
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...not try to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on. Power to install a memory module under the following conditions. Your computer comes with enough memory to room temperature before you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Your...are two memory slots. You may have both slots occupied. If you replace them. If this happens, let the modules cool to run most of data. The computer is on . 2. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, visit the Toshiba Web ...
...not try to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on. Power to install a memory module under the following conditions. Your computer comes with enough memory to room temperature before you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Your...are two memory slots. You may have both slots occupied. If you replace them. If this happens, let the modules cool to run most of data. The computer is on . 2. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, visit the Toshiba Web ...
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...the panel out of its position by using a flathead screwdriver. 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 ...connected to pry off . Starting at the left or right side, carefully wedge the flat-head screwdriver between the 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....
...the panel out of its position by using a flathead screwdriver. 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 ...connected to pry off . Starting at the left or right side, carefully wedge the flat-head screwdriver between the 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....
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Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. Observe how the propeller-shaped keyboard retaining brace is removed. Removing the left keyboard screw The two-inch-long, propeller-shaped brace sits in the center of the panel and lift up until the panel comes free. 4 Remove the three screws that hold the keyboard in place, and remove the keyboard retaining brace. Grasp the end 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. Observe how the propeller-shaped keyboard retaining brace is removed. Removing the left keyboard screw The two-inch-long, propeller-shaped brace sits in the center of the panel and lift up until the panel comes free. 4 Remove the three screws that hold the keyboard in place, and remove the keyboard retaining brace. Grasp the end 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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... from its pin connector (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). Inserting the memory module The clips on either side of the module will click to discharge any static electricity you insert into ...place. Static electricity can damage the memory module. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to touch its antistatic packaging. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to ...
... from its pin connector (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). Inserting the memory module The clips on either side of the module will click to discharge any static electricity you insert into ...place. Static electricity can damage the memory module. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to touch its antistatic packaging. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to ...
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... will snap down into corresponding slots at the top of the display and gently push down. Removing a memory module If you replace them. 72 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 10 Replace the keyboard. To secure the keyboard, fit the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the... 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...
... will snap down into corresponding slots at the top of the display and gently push down. Removing a memory module If you replace them. 72 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 10 Replace the keyboard. To secure the keyboard, fit the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the... 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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... Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up the next time you turn the power on . Pulling the clips away from the memory module. The computer could hang up when you turn it down for five seconds, then turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button... and hold it on page 65. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module The memory module pops partially out of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. You can damage the computer and the device.
... Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up the next time you turn the power on . Pulling the clips away from the memory module. The computer could hang up when you turn it down for five seconds, then turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button... and hold it on page 65. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module The memory module pops partially out of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. You can damage the computer and the device.
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...check that the computer has recognized the change. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer). 74 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot. Before you ...can damage the memory module. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel Checking total memory When you add or remove memory, you handle the module, touch a grounded...
...check that the computer has recognized the change. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer). 74 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot. Before you ...can damage the memory module. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel Checking total memory When you add or remove memory, you handle the module, touch a grounded...
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... 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 printer... You can purchase one of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. Otherwise, you can connect a parallel printer to use a mouse instead of the USB ports. Alternatively,...
... 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 printer... You can purchase one of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. Otherwise, you can connect a parallel printer to use a mouse instead of the USB ports. Alternatively,...
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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 can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals.
.... 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 can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals.
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.... If a DVD movie is in the drive, the DVD begins to play . begins to play . audio file begins to play . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in the drive, Media Player starts running and you the Media Player and the digital...
.... If a DVD movie is in the drive, the DVD begins to play . begins to play . audio file begins to play . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in the drive, Media Player starts running and you the Media Player and the digital...
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... using any of 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 the hard disk and powers off . To set up connection. Powering...
... using any of 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 the hard disk and powers off . To set up connection. Powering...
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... to maintain the saved information, the system settings are a member of the computer to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from memory. The Windows® XP Professional operating system uses the Shut down command if you will be away from the hard disk takes longer than restoring...
... to maintain the saved information, the system settings are a member of the computer to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from memory. The Windows® XP Professional operating system uses the Shut down command if you will be away from the hard disk takes longer than restoring...
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But it , and opens all the programs and files you can continue working from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the state in Standby mode for an extended period, your computer is left in which you left it ... again, this choice uses less time and battery power than either Turn Off, Shut down option. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using. Standby stores the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some...
But it , and opens all the programs and files you can continue working from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the state in Standby mode for an extended period, your computer is left in which you left it ... again, this choice uses less time and battery power than either Turn Off, Shut down option. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using. Standby stores the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some...