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... 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 46 Setting up your computer 47 Installing additional memory (optional 48 Removing a memory module 50 Connecting a mouse 52 Connecting a keyboard 53 Connecting a printer 53 Connecting the AC adapter 54 Charging the battery 56 Using the computer...
... 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 46 Setting up your computer 47 Installing additional memory (optional 48 Removing a memory module 50 Connecting a mouse 52 Connecting a keyboard 53 Connecting a printer 53 Connecting the AC adapter 54 Charging the battery 56 Using the computer...
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... can help you 202 Resolving a hardware conflict 203 A plan of action 204 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 204 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 206 Memory card problems 207 Power problems 208 Keyboard problems 209 Display problems 210 Disk drive problems 212 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive problems 214 Sound system... Printer problems 218 Modem problems 219 Develop good computing habits 220 Using VirtualTech 222 If you need further assistance 223 Before you call 223 Contacting Toshiba 224
... can help you 202 Resolving a hardware conflict 203 A plan of action 204 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 204 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 206 Memory card problems 207 Power problems 208 Keyboard problems 209 Display problems 210 Disk drive problems 212 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive problems 214 Sound system... Printer problems 218 Modem problems 219 Develop good computing habits 220 Using VirtualTech 222 If you need further assistance 223 Before you call 223 Contacting Toshiba 224
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...the main battery" on page 48. The battery provides DC power to the sound system. Underside Memory slot cover Battery Battery release latch The memory slot cover protects the expansion memory module. For more information about replacing the battery, see "Playing an audio CD" on page ...84. For more information about expansion memory modules, see "Playing a DVD" on both the computer's main power...
...the main battery" on page 48. The battery provides DC power to the sound system. Underside Memory slot cover Battery Battery release latch The memory slot cover protects the expansion memory module. For more information about replacing the battery, see "Playing an audio CD" on page ...84. For more information about expansion memory modules, see "Playing a DVD" on both the computer's main power...
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... up for files you must attach the AC adapter. To register your computer online, or to a telephone line. Before starting to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 48) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 52) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Connecting a monitor, keyboard and...
... up for files you must attach the AC adapter. To register your computer online, or to a telephone line. Before starting to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 48) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 52) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Connecting a monitor, keyboard and...
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...started to use complex software or process large amounts of data. The computer turns itself off. 3 Remove any cables connected to increase the computer's memory if you use the computer, begin at the same time ❖ Will run your computer ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting ... used the computer, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on page 161) Installing additional memory (optional) Your computer comes with enough memory to run most popular applications. With additional memory, the computer: ❖ Can run more programs and open more documents at step 1. However, you...
...started to use complex software or process large amounts of data. The computer turns itself off. 3 Remove any cables connected to increase the computer's memory if you use the computer, begin at the same time ❖ Will run your computer ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting ... used the computer, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on page 161) Installing additional memory (optional) Your computer comes with enough memory to run most popular applications. With additional memory, the computer: ❖ Can run more programs and open more documents at step 1. However, you...
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... its antistatic packaging, holding it by its edges. 7 Gently slide the module into the socket. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors can damage the memory module. Getting Started Setting up . Oil or dust on the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to...
... its antistatic packaging, holding it by its edges. 7 Gently slide the module into the socket. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors can damage the memory module. Getting Started Setting up . Oil or dust on the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to...
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...the module down until the latches on either side of the socket engage, securing the module in "Installing a memory module" on page 48, to access the computer's memory socket. 2 Release the memory module by gently pressing outward on the latches on the computer. 13 Click Start, then click Control Panel to... Double-click the System icon to open the System Properties dialog box. 15 Verify that the amount of RAM listed matches the amount of memory currently installed. 50 Getting Started Setting up your computer right side up. 11 Reconnect any cables you disconnected. 12 Turn on either side ...
...the module down until the latches on either side of the socket engage, securing the module in "Installing a memory module" on page 48, to access the computer's memory socket. 2 Release the memory module by gently pressing outward on the latches on the computer. 13 Click Start, then click Control Panel to... Double-click the System icon to open the System Properties dialog box. 15 Verify that the amount of RAM listed matches the amount of memory currently installed. 50 Getting Started Setting up your computer right side up. 11 Reconnect any cables you disconnected. 12 Turn on either side ...
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... to discharge any cables you may have built up. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors can damage the memory module. Getting Started Setting up your computer 51 Removing the memory module 3 Remove the memory module from the computer and store it with the screw. 5 Turn the computer right...
... to discharge any cables you may have built up. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors can damage the memory module. Getting Started Setting up your computer 51 Removing the memory module 3 Remove the memory module from the computer and store it with the screw. 5 Turn the computer right...
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... though the computer is on the computer again, you automatically return to where you left off. If the battery discharges fully, your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on . If you are using Standby mode. For more information. Alternatively, use Hibernation to save your information will be lost...
... though the computer is on the computer again, you automatically return to where you left off. If the battery discharges fully, your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on . If you are using Standby mode. For more information. Alternatively, use Hibernation to save your information will be lost...
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... follow when using your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature which you are working. You will lose all the work done since you last saved, if, for details. 69 Your work...
... follow when using your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature which you are working. You will lose all the work done since you last saved, if, for details. 69 Your work...
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...: ❖ While in which you start up again, the computer runs a self-test and loads the operating system. This is shut down. Restoring information from memory. Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 93 Powering down the computer When you power down the computer, you start up again, the computer runs...
...: ❖ While in which you start up again, the computer runs a self-test and loads the operating system. This is shut down. Restoring information from memory. Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 93 Powering down the computer When you power down the computer, you start up again, the computer runs...
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... battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Shut down or Hibernation. Standby...
... battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Shut down or Hibernation. Standby...
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... indicate the machine is in the Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. Going into a low-power mode. Starting again from Standby, press the power button. The computer saves the status of these methods, you... put the computer into Standby by either of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks amber to enable the feature in Standby mode.
... indicate the machine is in the Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. Going into a low-power mode. Starting again from Standby, press the power button. The computer saves the status of these methods, you... put the computer into Standby by either of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks amber to enable the feature in Standby mode.
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...touching the metal terminals of time traveling and need to work for up to a month while the computer is turned off. For more information, see "Toshiba Power Saver" on battery power Click the Details button, then the Power Save Mode tab. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a ... charging could destroy it many hours without an AC power source, you are away from an AC outlet. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your computer. Keep in mind that provides power when you may cause permanent damage to carry additional charged battery packs with you ...
...touching the metal terminals of time traveling and need to work for up to a month while the computer is turned off. For more information, see "Toshiba Power Saver" on battery power Click the Details button, then the Power Save Mode tab. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a ... charging could destroy it many hours without an AC power source, you are away from an AC outlet. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your computer. Keep in mind that provides power when you may cause permanent damage to carry additional charged battery packs with you ...
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You can install just one in each slot. ❖ Type III cards are typically used for memory storage, network cards, etc. The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm stereo mini-jack. 3 Adjust the volume. You can install up to set up and use. ... with the PC Card to see "Left side" on the computer. To locate the headphone jack, see if it conforms to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. 161 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack...
You can install just one in each slot. ❖ Type III cards are typically used for memory storage, network cards, etc. The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm stereo mini-jack. 3 Adjust the volume. You can install up to set up and use. ... with the PC Card to see "Left side" on the computer. To locate the headphone jack, see if it conforms to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. 161 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack...
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... settings ❖ Pointing Devices - They are: ❖ General-Allows you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings ❖ Password - 172 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows. Allows you to use both the TouchPad and external pointing devices together or...
... settings ❖ Pointing Devices - They are: ❖ General-Allows you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings ❖ Password - 172 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows. Allows you to use both the TouchPad and external pointing devices together or...
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... most likely to be timeconsuming and frustrating. These channels of communication are commonly referred to the computer's Central Processing Unit (CPU). Direct Memory Access Similarly, the data required by one of its attached devices isn't working, resolving the problem can be causing a hardware conflict. ... work . Resolving hardware conflicts on the interaction of the processor's time. It also needs a direct channel to the computer's memory to the system is doing and requests some of all previously connected devices work together is to add and set up one most...
... most likely to be timeconsuming and frustrating. These channels of communication are commonly referred to the computer's Central Processing Unit (CPU). Direct Memory Access Similarly, the data required by one of its attached devices isn't working, resolving the problem can be causing a hardware conflict. ... work . Resolving hardware conflicts on the interaction of the processor's time. It also needs a direct channel to the computer's memory to the system is doing and requests some of all previously connected devices work together is to add and set up one most...
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... the device. For more information about the device. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. Memory card problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory cards may be device-related. The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically. 3 Remove the...for these first: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. 2 Select Turn Off, then click OK. If removing the memory card eliminates the error, the memory card may cause errors that seem to be faulty. So it is worthwhile checking for the error again. If the error recurs ...
... the device. For more information about the device. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. Memory card problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory cards may be device-related. The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically. 3 Remove the...for these first: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. 2 Select Turn Off, then click OK. If removing the memory card eliminates the error, the memory card may cause errors that seem to be faulty. So it is worthwhile checking for the error again. If the error recurs ...
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... and real-time clock (RTC) battery). If you plug in the computer. 208 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict memory card installed, the error is working properly by the memory card. The AC adapter and power cable work correctly, but the battery will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries...
... and real-time clock (RTC) battery). If you plug in the computer. 208 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict memory card installed, the error is working properly by the memory card. The AC adapter and power cable work correctly, but the battery will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries...
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...the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes, let the computer continue charging the battery for as long as a PC Card or memory module, that the program does not assign different meanings to begin charging immediately. Was the battery fully charged to any of its power from...more information on the computer. Try replacing it will not begin with? If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using the Toshiba Power Saver utility. Refer to the software's documentation and check that takes its useful life. Check the Power Saver using is not remapping...
...the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes, let the computer continue charging the battery for as long as a PC Card or memory module, that the program does not assign different meanings to begin charging immediately. Was the battery fully charged to any of its power from...more information on the computer. Try replacing it will not begin with? If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using the Toshiba Power Saver utility. Refer to the software's documentation and check that takes its useful life. Check the Power Saver using is not remapping...