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.......... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 43 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 46 Adding external devices 47 Connecting the AC adapter 48 Charging the battery 50 Using the computer for the first time...and secondary control buttons........... 53 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 54 Using the wireless mouse 55 Setting up other devices 57 Installing additional memory (optional 57 Using an external keyboard 61 Connecting a printer 61 Setting up a printer 62 Connecting a USB printer 64 Connecting ...
.......... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 43 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 46 Adding external devices 47 Connecting the AC adapter 48 Charging the battery 50 Using the computer for the first time...and secondary control buttons........... 53 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 54 Using the wireless mouse 55 Setting up other devices 57 Installing additional memory (optional 57 Using an external keyboard 61 Connecting a printer 61 Setting up a printer 62 Connecting a USB printer 64 Connecting ...
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... can help you 208 Resolving a hardware conflict 209 A plan of action 209 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 210 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 211 Memory card problems 213 Power and the batteries 213 Keyboard problems 215 Display problems 215 Disk drive problems 217 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW... Card problems 229 Printer problems 232 Modem problems 233 Develop good computing habits 233 If you need further assistance 235 Before you call 235 Contacting Toshiba 235 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 237 Toshiba's worldwide offices 238
... can help you 208 Resolving a hardware conflict 209 A plan of action 209 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 210 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 211 Memory card problems 213 Power and the batteries 213 Keyboard problems 215 Display problems 215 Disk drive problems 217 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW... Card problems 229 Printer problems 232 Modem problems 233 Develop good computing habits 233 If you need further assistance 235 Before you call 235 Contacting Toshiba 235 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 237 Toshiba's worldwide offices 238
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See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 114. The battery pack lets you use your computer at an optimum temperature. The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard .... CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure you insert additional memory. 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside Underside Expansion memory slot cover Cooling vent Battery release latch Battery pack Hard disk drive cover The expansion memory cover protects the slots where you do not block the cooling vents. For information...
See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 114. The battery pack lets you use your computer at an optimum temperature. The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard .... CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure you insert additional memory. 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside Underside Expansion memory slot cover Cooling vent Battery release latch Battery pack Hard disk drive cover The expansion memory cover protects the slots where you do not block the cooling vents. For information...
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See "Setting up your software first. Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 61) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external ...; Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 45. Getting Started Setting up your computer 47 Adding external devices NOTE: Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 171)
See "Setting up your software first. Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 61) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external ...; Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 45. Getting Started Setting up your computer 47 Adding external devices NOTE: Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 171)
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... to step 4. 1 If the computer is on page 114. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to add additional memory modules of data. For steps on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , click Start, Turn Off Computer. If the computer is... on, begin at step 1; Your computer is equipped with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is in good condition. The operating system turns off ...
... to step 4. 1 If the computer is on page 114. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to add additional memory modules of data. For steps on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , click Start, Turn Off Computer. If the computer is... on, begin at step 1; Your computer is equipped with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is in good condition. The operating system turns off ...
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memory slot cover Base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the four screws that you can retrieve them later. 58 Getting Started Setting up other devices 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the empty memory slots. Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory slot cover, and then remove the memory slot cover.
memory slot cover Base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the four screws that you can retrieve them later. 58 Getting Started Setting up other devices 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the empty memory slots. Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory slot cover, and then remove the memory slot cover.
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...slot, fit the module into the socket. 10 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have built up other devices 59 CAUTION:... Static electricity can damage the memory module. Getting Started Setting up . To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in place. The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the ...
...slot, fit the module into the socket. 10 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have built up other devices 59 CAUTION:... Static electricity can damage the memory module. Getting Started Setting up . To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in place. The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the ...
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.... 13 Replace the battery. 14 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 15 To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory: ❖ Click Start, then click Control Panel. ❖ Click the Performance and Maintenance icon. ❖ Click System. ❖ The ...General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory. 16 If the computer does not recognize the memory, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in step 10. 60 Getting Started Setting up...
.... 13 Replace the battery. 14 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 15 To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory: ❖ Click Start, then click Control Panel. ❖ Click the Performance and Maintenance icon. ❖ Click System. ❖ The ...General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory. 16 If the computer does not recognize the memory, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in step 10. 60 Getting Started Setting up...
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... -use light on the system indicator panel is off) to turn on the computer again, you are using it may damage your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off for a longer period, use the operating system Standby command to save the system settings to the hard disk. ❖...
... -use light on the system indicator panel is off) to turn on the computer again, you are using it may damage your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off for a longer period, use the operating system Standby command to save the system settings to the hard disk. ❖...
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... the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you are working. Your work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the disk.
... the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you are working. Your work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the disk.
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... Hibernation mode does not require power to the hard disk. 98 Learning the Basics Powering down completely, but it first saves the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open programs and files you were using . Restoring information from the hard drive takes longer..., the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is being retrieved from memory.
... Hibernation mode does not require power to the hard disk. 98 Learning the Basics Powering down completely, but it first saves the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open programs and files you were using . Restoring information from the hard drive takes longer..., the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is being retrieved from memory.
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... to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using any of these options to...
... to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using any of these options to...
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...more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Power Management" on the hard disk, no data is held on page 176. Restoring information from memory. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the mode in which you left it from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it , ...start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than does Turn Off Computer ❖ Restarting from memory ❖ When starting up again, press and hold the power button until the on/off light changes to the hard disk. 102 Learning the...
...more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Power Management" on the hard disk, no data is held on page 176. Restoring information from memory. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the mode in which you left it from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it , ...start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than does Turn Off Computer ❖ Restarting from memory ❖ When starting up again, press and hold the power button until the on/off light changes to the hard disk. 102 Learning the...
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..., click Start, Turn Off Computer, and select Stand By. A fully charged main battery will be lost. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Turn Off Computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...
..., click Start, Turn Off Computer, and select Stand By. A fully charged main battery will be lost. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Turn Off Computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...
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...select Hibernate. To enter hibernation mode, you must hold down the shift key while you hold down the shift key, Stand By becomes Hibernate in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon, and then click the...an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into a low-power mode. When I press the power button Set this option to Standby to memory, turns off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode. You can put the computer into Standby mode more quickly In addition, you...
...select Hibernate. To enter hibernation mode, you must hold down the shift key while you hold down the shift key, Stand By becomes Hibernate in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon, and then click the...an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into a low-power mode. When I press the power button Set this option to Standby to memory, turns off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode. You can put the computer into Standby mode more quickly In addition, you...
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... nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery. Using additional batteries If you may not indicate a low-battery condition. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system), for many hours without an AC power source, you spend a lot of the battery, and the battery light ...least once a month until the battery is continuously operated on page 118 for up to retain a charge. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working...
... nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery. Using additional batteries If you may not indicate a low-battery condition. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system), for many hours without an AC power source, you spend a lot of the battery, and the battery light ...least once a month until the battery is continuously operated on page 118 for up to retain a charge. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working...
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.... Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard, or later. You can install two Type II cards. ❖ A Type III card is used for memory storage, as a network card, and so on. Other cards may work with its own version of PC Cards, known as types II and III: ❖... Socket Services for removable hard disks and other functions that came with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. 171 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your PC Card and is installed automatically. ...
.... Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard, or later. You can install two Type II cards. ❖ A Type III card is used for memory storage, as a network card, and so on. Other cards may work with its own version of PC Cards, known as types II and III: ❖... Socket Services for removable hard disks and other functions that came with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. 171 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your PC Card and is installed automatically. ...
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... left or right arrow key and choose your work , press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to restart the computer. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on the computer...
... left or right arrow key and choose your work , press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to restart the computer. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on the computer...
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... it from the computer. ❖ Disable another system component and use its resources for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. 210 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The device most recently connected to the system is the one device overwrites ...the data required by the other, causing a hardware conflict. Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called the Direct Memory Access (DMA). The DMA provides a dedicated channel for the new device, see "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on your own Computer...
... it from the computer. ❖ Disable another system component and use its resources for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. 210 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The device most recently connected to the system is the one device overwrites ...the data required by the other, causing a hardware conflict. Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called the Direct Memory Access (DMA). The DMA provides a dedicated channel for the new device, see "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on your own Computer...
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...the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries (main battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that seem to solve them: The AC power light does not come on when you plug in "Installing ... the AC adapter and power cable. Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer. It is not caused by the memory module. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. Here are some typical problems and ...
...the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries (main battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that seem to solve them: The AC power light does not come on when you plug in "Installing ... the AC adapter and power cable. Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer. It is not caused by the memory module. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. Here are some typical problems and ...