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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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...Changing the main battery" on both the computer's main power and the power to the sound system. Underside Memory slot cover Battery Battery release latch The memory slot cover protects the expansion memory module. The battery provides DC power to the computer. For more information about replacing the battery, see ..."Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 84. For information about playing DVDs, see "Playing an audio CD" on page 48. Finding Your Way ...
...Changing the main battery" on both the computer's main power and the power to the sound system. Underside Memory slot cover Battery Battery release latch The memory slot cover protects the expansion memory module. The battery provides DC power to the computer. For more information about replacing the battery, see ..."Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 84. For information about playing DVDs, see "Playing an audio CD" on page 48. Finding Your Way ...
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... online, or to sign up for viruses. This precaution is stored magnetically. Information on page 147) To register your dealer 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...
... online, or to sign up for viruses. This precaution is stored magnetically. Information on page 147) To register your dealer 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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... If the computer is on, click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn Off Computer dialog box, select Turn Off. With additional memory, the computer: ❖ Can run more programs and open more documents at step 1. 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 most popular applications. However, you may want to the computer. 4 ...
... If the computer is on, click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn Off Computer dialog box, select Turn Off. With additional memory, the computer: ❖ Can run more programs and open more documents at step 1. 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 most popular applications. However, you may want to the computer. 4 ...
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... its edges. 7 Gently slide the module into the socket. Oil or dust on the computer. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up your...
... its edges. 7 Gently slide the module into the socket. Oil or dust on the computer. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up your...
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... your computer right side up. 11 Reconnect any cables you disconnected. 12 Turn on either side of the socket engage, securing the module in "Installing a memory module" on page 48, to open the Control Panel. 14 Double-click the System icon 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 open the System Properties dialog box. ...
... your computer right side up. 11 Reconnect any cables you disconnected. 12 Turn on either side of the socket engage, securing the module in "Installing a memory module" on page 48, to open the Control Panel. 14 Double-click the System icon 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 open the System Properties dialog box. ...
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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 side up . Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface ...to discharge any cables you may have built up . 6 Reconnect any static electricity you removed. Oil or dust on the connectors can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer and secure it in antistatic packaging. CAUTION: Static electricity can cause...
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 side up . Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface ...to discharge any cables you may have built up . 6 Reconnect any static electricity you removed. Oil or dust on the connectors can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer and secure it in antistatic packaging. CAUTION: Static electricity can cause...
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... turn off the power while a disk light on the system indicator panel is off for a longer period, use Hibernation to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on the computer again, you automatically return to where you are using the computer for a while. 66 Getting Started Turning...
... turn off the power while a disk light on the system indicator panel is off for a longer period, use Hibernation to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on the computer again, you automatically return to where you are using the computer for a while. 66 Getting Started Turning...
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... computer, and provides important information about the computer's basic features. This feature saves your file to the disk. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature which you can turn on.
... computer, and provides important information about the computer's basic features. This feature saves your file to the disk. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature which you can turn on.
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.... Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 93 Powering down the computer When you power down the computer, you have three options to choose from memory. When you start up again, the system does not automatically open any programs and files you want to use.
.... Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 93 Powering down the computer When you power down the computer, you have three options to choose from memory. When you start up again, the system does not automatically open any programs and files you want to use.
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... you left it and opens the programs and files you left off. 94 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer ❖ Because the state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode...Hibernation uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from Shut down or Hibernation. Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from the hard disk instead of the system is held on the hard...
... you left it and opens the programs and files you left off. 94 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer ❖ Because the state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode...Hibernation uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from Shut down or Hibernation. Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from the hard disk instead of the system is held on the hard...
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...to enable the feature 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 Standby more quickly You can start the computer from Standby, press the power button. The Power Saver Properties dialog box... command, click Start, Turn Off Computer, then select Stand by closing the display panel. To use either of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks amber to the screen you want from Standby To start it again by either pressing the power button or closing the...
...to enable the feature 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 Standby more quickly You can start the computer from Standby, press the power button. The Power Saver Properties dialog box... command, click Start, Turn Off Computer, then select Stand by closing the display panel. To use either of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks amber to the screen you want from Standby To start it again by either pressing the power button or closing the...
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For more information, see "Toshiba Power Saver" on battery power Click the Details button, then the Power Save Mode tab. In addition to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Never overcharge or ... touching the metal terminals of time traveling and need to work for up to the battery or the computer. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your computer. Keep in mind that provides power when you . Overcharging will cause it many hours without an AC power source, you may...
For more information, see "Toshiba Power Saver" on battery power Click the Details button, then the Power Save Mode tab. In addition to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Never overcharge or ... touching the metal terminals of time traveling and need to work for up to the battery or the computer. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your computer. Keep in mind that provides power when you . Overcharging will cause it many hours without an AC power source, you may...
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... each slot. ❖ Type III cards are used for removable hard disks and other functions that came with your computer, but are typically used for memory storage, network cards, etc. Check the documentation that require a larger card. To locate the headphone jack, see if it conforms to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer...
... each slot. ❖ Type III cards are used for removable hard disks and other functions that came with your computer, but are typically used for memory storage, network cards, etc. Check the documentation that require a larger card. To locate the headphone jack, see if it conforms to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer...
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...management tool available through Windows. They are: ❖ General-Allows you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings ❖ Password - Sample Toshiba HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. Allows you to configure the parallel port default settings ❖ Pointing ...Devices - To access it, open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then double-click Toshiba HW Setup. Allows you to have the system auto-select one Allows you to use both the TouchPad and external pointing devices together...
...management tool available through Windows. They are: ❖ General-Allows you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings ❖ Password - Sample Toshiba HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. Allows you to configure the parallel port default settings ❖ Pointing ...Devices - To access it, open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then double-click Toshiba HW Setup. Allows you to have the system auto-select one Allows you to use both the TouchPad and external pointing devices together...
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...hardware conflict A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on your own Computer components need resources to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. If two or more devices use the same IRQ, the processor does not know which device is called an Interrupt Request (IRQ) ... be causing a hardware conflict. These channels of all previously connected devices work together is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access (DMA). If two or more devices use the same DMA, the data required by the device is to add and set ...
...hardware conflict A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on your own Computer components need resources to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. If two or more devices use the same IRQ, the processor does not know which device is called an Interrupt Request (IRQ) ... be causing a hardware conflict. These channels of all previously connected devices work together is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access (DMA). If two or more devices use the same DMA, the data required by the device is to add and set ...
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...information about the device. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. If removing the memory card eliminates the error, the memory card may cause errors that seem to be faulty. Some of the common ones are: ❖ The General tab, which ... Windows® XP online help. The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically. 3 Remove the memory card. 4 Reinstall the memory card, following the instructions in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 48, and making sure it is seated properly. 5 Check for the error again. 6 ...
...information about the device. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. If removing the memory card eliminates the error, the memory card may cause errors that seem to be faulty. Some of the common ones are: ❖ The General tab, which ... Windows® XP online help. The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically. 3 Remove the memory card. 4 Reinstall the memory card, following the instructions in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 48, and making sure it is seated properly. 5 Check for the error again. 6 ...
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... battery may be inserted correctly in the AC adapter and power cable. 208 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict memory card installed, the error is working properly by the memory card. Here are some typical problems and how to solve them: The AC power light does not come on when you...
... battery may be inserted correctly in the AC adapter and power cable. 208 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict memory card installed, the error is working properly by the memory card. Here are some typical problems and how to solve them: The AC power light does not come on when you...
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... keyboard. If 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 turn off , make sure the software you added a device, such as it usually does.... nothing happens, the problem may be related to turn on . For more ? Try replacing it will not begin with? Is your software using the Toshiba Power Saver utility. Is the display power set to the keyboard itself. A keypad overlay may be on the computer. 209 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving...
... keyboard. If 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 turn off , make sure the software you added a device, such as it usually does.... nothing happens, the problem may be related to turn on . For more ? Try replacing it will not begin with? Is your software using the Toshiba Power Saver utility. Is the display power set to the keyboard itself. A keypad overlay may be on the computer. 209 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving...