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... display panel 44 Turning on the power 45 Using the TouchPad 46 Setting up your software 47 Setting up other devices 49 Installing additional memory (optional 49 Removing a memory module 52 Connecting a mouse 52 Connecting a printer 53 Setting up a printer 54 Turning off the computer 57 Caring for your computer 58 Cleaning...
... display panel 44 Turning on the power 45 Using the TouchPad 46 Setting up your software 47 Setting up other devices 49 Installing additional memory (optional 49 Removing a memory module 52 Connecting a mouse 52 Connecting a printer 53 Setting up a printer 54 Turning off the computer 57 Caring for your computer 58 Cleaning...
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... can help you 183 Resolving a hardware conflict 184 A plan of action 184 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 185 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 186 Memory card problems 188 Power and the batteries 189 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 191 Disk drive problems 193 CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive problems...
... can help you 183 Resolving a hardware conflict 184 A plan of action 184 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 185 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 186 Memory card problems 188 Power and the batteries 189 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 191 Disk drive problems 193 CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive problems...
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... may damage the media and result in loss of data. Underside Modular Bay Modular Bay release latch Expansion memory slot cover Hard disk ? The expansion memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you to remove modules. See "Using the computer for the first time" on page 44 ...for a secondary battery, if one is in use . drive Battery pack Battery release latch The Modular Bay allows you insert additional memory. You can also add a diskette drive, secondary battery, or an additional hard drive. The Modular Bay release latch allows you to add a CD-...
... may damage the media and result in loss of data. Underside Modular Bay Modular Bay release latch Expansion memory slot cover Hard disk ? The expansion memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you to remove modules. See "Using the computer for the first time" on page 44 ...for a secondary battery, if one is in use . drive Battery pack Battery release latch The Modular Bay allows you insert additional memory. You can also add a diskette drive, secondary battery, or an additional hard drive. The Modular Bay release latch allows you to add a CD-...
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... important for files you use it is reading from objects that gets into the computer's keyboard. You'll need a special program to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Occasionally, even new programs you do spill a liquid that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. If you buy from...
... important for files you use it is reading from objects that gets into the computer's keyboard. You'll need a special program to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Occasionally, even new programs you do spill a liquid that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. If you buy from...
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... AC outlet and to charge the computer's batteries. To use it. Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory ❖ Connect a mouse ❖ Connect a local printer ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard ❖ Connect an external monitor ❖ Install PC Cards Connecting the AC adapter...
... AC outlet and to charge the computer's batteries. To use it. Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory ❖ Connect a mouse ❖ Connect a local printer ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard ❖ Connect an external monitor ❖ Install PC Cards Connecting the AC adapter...
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...other devices 49 Setting up other devices Installing additional memory (optional) Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of your computer's expansion memory slots, located on page 81. See "Using Turn Off or Shut down to install a memory module. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer's... panel and turn the computer upside down " on the bottom of today's popular applications. If you are adding memory after you have started to increase the computer's memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver...
...other devices 49 Setting up other devices Installing additional memory (optional) Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of your computer's expansion memory slots, located on page 81. See "Using Turn Off or Shut down to install a memory module. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer's... panel and turn the computer upside down " on the bottom of today's popular applications. If you are adding memory after you have started to increase the computer's memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver...
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...discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 50 Getting Started Setting up . Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its gold connector bar (on the side you insert into the socket. Base of a Satellite 1200 Series computer 4 Using a standard Phillips ...no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the two screws that secure the expansion memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. 5 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place...
...discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 50 Getting Started Setting up . Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its gold connector bar (on the side you insert into the socket. Base of a Satellite 1200 Series computer 4 Using a standard Phillips ...no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the two screws that secure the expansion memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. 5 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place...
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Do not force the module into place. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 9 Replace the expansion memory slot cover. 10 Replace the screws and tighten them. 11 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 12 Turn on the computer. ...Click System to view the recognized memory. 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down until the clips snap into position. Getting Started Setting up other devices 51 8 Gently put the...
Do not force the module into place. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 9 Replace the expansion memory slot cover. 10 Replace the screws and tighten them. 11 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 12 Turn on the computer. ...Click System to view the recognized memory. 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down until the clips snap into position. Getting Started Setting up other devices 51 8 Gently put the...
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... of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in "Using the computer for the first time" on page 44. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up other devices Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 12 in "Using the computer for the first time" on page 44. To connect a USB mouse...
... of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in "Using the computer for the first time" on page 44. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up other devices Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 12 in "Using the computer for the first time" on page 44. To connect a USB mouse...
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... Next. Guidelines for turning off the computer: ❖ If you have work in -use the operating system Standby command to save your system settings to memory so that, when you may damage your computer when you are not using it may take up to several hours to a domain server) instead. ❖...
... Next. Guidelines for turning off the computer: ❖ If you have work in -use the operating system Standby command to save your system settings to memory so that, when you may damage your computer when you are not using it may take up to several hours to a domain server) instead. ❖...
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... management" on . Your computer can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. You will lose all unsaved work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you when the battery is running low. Your work , if, for details. 61 Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists...
... management" on . Your computer can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. You will lose all unsaved work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you when the battery is running low. Your work , if, for details. 61 Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists...
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... Turn Off or Shut down uses the most efficient mode if you will be away from your computer for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from memory. Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 79 Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down command shuts the computer down...
... Turn Off or Shut down uses the most efficient mode if you will be away from your computer for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from memory. Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 79 Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down command shuts the computer down...
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... will eventually discharge in Standby mode. Standby command The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. Standby holds the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, including all open programs and files you...mode 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 Turn Off, Shut down . ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses...
... will eventually discharge in Standby mode. Standby command The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. Standby holds the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, including all open programs and files you...mode 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 Turn Off, Shut down . ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses...
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... not connected to a domain server, follow these steps to power down the computer using the Standby command: 1 Click Start, select Turn off light blinks to memory, turns off computer box appears. 2 Click Standby. The on/off computer.
... not connected to a domain server, follow these steps to power down the computer using the Standby command: 1 Click Start, select Turn off light blinks to memory, turns off computer box appears. 2 Click Standby. The on/off computer.
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...on page 211. The computer returns to the screen you can connect. The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks to save your information will be lost . The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears. 2 Select Standby from Standby...into a low-power mode. Be sure to which you were using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of options. 3 Click OK. Starting again from Standby To start the computer from the drop-down using the Standby command...
...on page 211. The computer returns to the screen you can connect. The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks to save your information will be lost . The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears. 2 Select Standby from Standby...into a low-power mode. Be sure to which you were using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of options. 3 Click OK. Starting again from Standby To start the computer from the drop-down using the Standby command...
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NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you are away from an AC outlet. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking ... battery is turned off. Please see "Maximizing battery life" on page 96 for both AC power and battery modes. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system), for up to retain a charge. This may shorten the life of the battery, and the battery light may fail to a month...
NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you are away from an AC outlet. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking ... battery is turned off. Please see "Maximizing battery life" on page 96 for both AC power and battery modes. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system), for up to retain a charge. This may shorten the life of the battery, and the battery light may fail to a month...
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... Card and the computer, and that comes with its own version of Card and Socket Services, you insert it conforms to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. Before you need to do so may work with your PC Card comes with the card to see if it . PC...
... Card and the computer, and that comes with its own version of Card and Socket Services, you insert it conforms to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. Before you need to do so may work with your PC Card comes with the card to see if it . PC...
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... fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost. If there is no diskette in Standby mode and the battery has discharged. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into...
... fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost. If there is no diskette in Standby mode and the battery has discharged. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into...
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...that helps the system BIOS (basic input/ output system) and the operating system to automatically assign resources to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. If two or more devices use the same DMA, the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the device...conflicts on page 187. A device, such as system resources. It also needs a direct channel to the computer's memory to accomplish a task. Simply plug in memory called the Direct Memory Access (DMA). To see what resources the operating system has assigned to the device, see "Checking device properties" ...
...that helps the system BIOS (basic input/ output system) and the operating system to automatically assign resources to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. If two or more devices use the same DMA, the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the device...conflicts on page 187. A device, such as system resources. It also needs a direct channel to the computer's memory to accomplish a task. Simply plug in memory called the Direct Memory Access (DMA). To see what resources the operating system has assigned to the device, see "Checking device properties" ...
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...be device-related. It is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 Turn off the computer via the Start menu. 2 Remove the memory module. 3 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Using the computer for the first time" on page 44, and making sure it is also present... information about the device. ❖ The Resource tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that device appears. A Help and Support window for the error again. 188 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving...
...be device-related. It is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 Turn off the computer via the Start menu. 2 Remove the memory module. 3 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Using the computer for the first time" on page 44, and making sure it is also present... information about the device. ❖ The Resource tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that device appears. A Help and Support window for the error again. 188 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving...