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.......... 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 45 Setting up your computer 47 Setting up your software 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 48 Adding external devices 49 Connecting the AC adapter 50 Charging the battery 52 Using the computer for the first time... the TouchPad 55 Primary and secondary control buttons........... 55 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 56 Setting up other devices 57 Installing additional memory (optional 57 Using an external keyboard 61 Connecting a printer 61 Connecting a USB printer 62 Connecting a parallel printer 62 Setting...
.......... 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 45 Setting up your computer 47 Setting up your software 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 48 Adding external devices 49 Connecting the AC adapter 50 Charging the battery 52 Using the computer for the first time... the TouchPad 55 Primary and secondary control buttons........... 55 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 56 Setting up other devices 57 Installing additional memory (optional 57 Using an external keyboard 61 Connecting a printer 61 Connecting a USB printer 62 Connecting a parallel printer 62 Setting...
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... can help you 191 Resolving a hardware conflict 192 A plan of action 192 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 193 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 194 Memory card problems 196 Power and the batteries 196 Keyboard problems 198 Display problems 198 Disk drive problems 200 DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive problems ... 203...
... can help you 191 Resolving a hardware conflict 192 A plan of action 192 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 193 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 194 Memory card problems 196 Power and the batteries 196 Keyboard problems 198 Display problems 198 Disk drive problems 200 DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive problems ... 203...
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... cover Cooling vent Battery release latch Battery pack Hard disk drive cover The expansion memory slot cover protects the slots where you have set a password for detailed information. Finding Your Way Around Underside 39 The next track button causes the ... skip to play , or pauses the disc player if it is currently playing. The play/pause button begins play a CD or DVD. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57 for logging onto your system, your computer starts up and you need to log on before being able to the following...
... cover Cooling vent Battery release latch Battery pack Hard disk drive cover The expansion memory slot cover protects the slots where you have set a password for detailed information. Finding Your Way Around Underside 39 The next track button causes the ... skip to play , or pauses the disc player if it is currently playing. The play/pause button begins play a CD or DVD. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57 for logging onto your system, your computer starts up and you need to log on before being able to the following...
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... Setting up your computer 49 Adding external devices NOTE: Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 167) 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...
... Setting up your computer 49 Adding external devices NOTE: Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 167) 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...
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... of either 128, 256, and 512 MB capacity. Your computer is equipped with enough memory to install a memory module. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 4. 1 If the computer is on, click Start, Turn Off ... step 1; otherwise, skip to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. Getting Started Setting up other devices 57 Setting up other devices Installing additional memory (optional) Your computer comes with two memory slots, which are available for you use a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to run most of today's popular applications. You need a...
... of either 128, 256, and 512 MB capacity. Your computer is equipped with enough memory to install a memory module. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 4. 1 If the computer is on, click Start, Turn Off ... step 1; otherwise, skip to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. Getting Started Setting up other devices 57 Setting up other devices Installing additional memory (optional) Your computer comes with two memory slots, which are available for you use a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to run most of today's popular applications. You need a...
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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. 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.
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... or on the connectors may have built up other devices 59 CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, fit the ...module into the socket. 10 Gently press down on the side you may cause memory access problems. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in place. Getting Started Setting up . Grease or dust on the computer.
... or on the connectors may have built up other devices 59 CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, fit the ...module into the socket. 10 Gently press down on the side you may cause memory access problems. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in place. Getting Started Setting up . Grease or dust on the computer.
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... them. 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...
... them. 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...
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...; If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use the operating system Standby command to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on the computer again, you automatically return to where you left off. ❖ Never turn off the power while... a drive-in-use harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an antitheft lock. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on . For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and ...
...; If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use the operating system Standby command to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on the computer again, you automatically return to where you left off. ❖ Never turn off the power while... a drive-in-use harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an antitheft lock. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on . For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and ...
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... save it to the disk. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 71 This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs...
... save it to the disk. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 71 This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs...
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... when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in which you were using . 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 left it from...
... when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in which you were using . 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 left it from...
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A fully charged battery will be lost. TECHNICAL NOTES: Before using any of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. If you power down your ...
A fully charged battery will be lost. TECHNICAL NOTES: Before using any of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. If you power down your ...
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Restoring information from memory. When you start up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in which you were using ... if the main battery discharges ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power 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 maintain the saved information, the system settings...
Restoring information from memory. When you start up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in which you were using ... if the main battery discharges ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power 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 maintain the saved information, the system settings...
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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 to eight hours in ...
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 to eight hours in ...
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... display panel. 5 Click OK. The on/off the display, and goes into Standby mode when you close the lid Set this option to Standby to memory, turns off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode. Going into Standby mode more quickly In addition, you can also specify an... put the computer into Standby mode. 100 Learning the Basics Using Standby NOTE: If 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...
... display panel. 5 Click OK. The on/off the display, and goes into Standby mode when you close the lid Set this option to Standby to memory, turns off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode. Going into Standby mode more quickly In addition, you can also specify an... put the computer into Standby mode. 100 Learning the Basics Using Standby NOTE: If 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...
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...than a month) the battery may not indicate a low-battery condition. If the computer is fully discharged. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system), for many hours without an AC power source, you . In addition, the computer has an internal real-time clock...docking station (if applicable to your system configuration settings and the current time and date for procedures. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on page 112 for up to carry additional charged batteries with you ...
...than a month) the battery may not indicate a low-battery condition. If the computer is fully discharged. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system), for many hours without an AC power source, you . In addition, the computer has an internal real-time clock...docking station (if applicable to your system configuration settings and the current time and date for procedures. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on page 112 for up to carry additional charged batteries with you ...
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... operating system. You can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer. PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for memory storage, as types II and III: ❖ A Type II card is installed automatically. Other cards may work with the PC Card to see if it...
... operating system. You can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer. PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for memory storage, as types II and III: ❖ A Type II card is installed automatically. Other cards may work with the PC Card to see if it...
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... used to the way the operating system responds to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost. If pressing any key to continue. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. The computer displays the WARNING...
... used to the way the operating system responds to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost. If pressing any key to continue. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. The computer displays the WARNING...
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...conflicts: ❖ Disable the device. Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is stored in a specific place or address in memory called an Interrupt Request (IRQ) because it and all previously connected devices work together is to the system is the one device overwrites...causing a hardware conflict. 193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The recommended procedure for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. These channels of the processor's time. The device most recently connected to add and set up one device at a time. The...
...conflicts: ❖ Disable the device. Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is stored in a specific place or address in memory called an Interrupt Request (IRQ) because it and all previously connected devices work together is to the system is the one device overwrites...causing a hardware conflict. 193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The recommended procedure for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. These channels of the processor's time. The device most recently connected to add and set up one device at a time. The...
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...Off Computer. 2 Click Turn Off. Power problems are some typical problems and how to solve them: If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is worthwhile checking for the error again. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC ...cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that seem to be faulty. Memory card problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be device-related. It is not caused by the device....
...Off Computer. 2 Click Turn Off. Power problems are some typical problems and how to solve them: If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is worthwhile checking for the error again. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC ...cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that seem to be faulty. Memory card problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be device-related. It is not caused by the device....