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... environment....... 38 Keeping yourself comfortable 39 Precautions 42 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 45 Adding external devices 45 Installing additional memory (optional 46 Connecting a mouse 53 Connecting a printer 53 Connecting a USB printer 53 Connecting a parallel printer 53 Using external display devices 54...
... environment....... 38 Keeping yourself comfortable 39 Precautions 42 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 45 Adding external devices 45 Installing additional memory (optional 46 Connecting a mouse 53 Connecting a printer 53 Connecting a USB printer 53 Connecting a parallel printer 53 Using external display devices 54...
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... can help you 219 Resolving a hardware conflict 220 A plan of action 220 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 221 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 222 Memory module problems 224 Power and the batteries 225 Keyboard problems 226 Display problems 227 Disk drive problems 229 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems... Card problems 232 Printer problems 235 Modem problems 236 Develop good computing habits 237 If you need further assistance 238 Before you call 238 Contacting Toshiba 239 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 240 Toshiba's worldwide offices 241
... can help you 219 Resolving a hardware conflict 220 A plan of action 220 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 221 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 222 Memory module problems 224 Power and the batteries 225 Keyboard problems 226 Display problems 227 Disk drive problems 229 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems... Card problems 232 Printer problems 235 Modem problems 236 Develop good computing habits 237 If you need further assistance 238 Before you call 238 Contacting Toshiba 239 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 240 Toshiba's worldwide offices 241
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... track button causes the disc player to skip to the following track on page 46 for detailed information. Underside *Wi-Fi Mini PCI cover Expansion memory slot cover Modem cover Battery cover Hard disk drive cover *Wi-Fi Mini PCI module is optional Battery release latch The Wi-Fi Mini-PCI...-PCI card for wireless networking (for logging onto your system, your system tray" on before being able to log on page 173. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the disc. See "Accessing the wireless modules using your computer will start up and you insert additional...
... track button causes the disc player to skip to the following track on page 46 for detailed information. Underside *Wi-Fi Mini PCI cover Expansion memory slot cover Modem cover Battery cover Hard disk drive cover *Wi-Fi Mini PCI module is optional Battery release latch The Wi-Fi Mini-PCI...-PCI card for wireless networking (for logging onto your system, your system tray" on before being able to log on page 173. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the disc. See "Accessing the wireless modules using your computer will start up and you insert additional...
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.... 7 Click Finish to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 46) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 53) NOTE: If you click No, you . Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up-to you may register with Toshiba by mailing the registration card that...
.... 7 Click Finish to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 46) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 53) NOTE: If you click No, you . Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up-to you may register with Toshiba by mailing the registration card that...
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... large amounts of today's popular applications. If you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will be lost. Your system may want to room temperature before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If this happens, let the modules cool ... while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will become hot. 46 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 57) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display ...
... large amounts of today's popular applications. If you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will be lost. Your system may want to room temperature before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If this happens, let the modules cool ... while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will become hot. 46 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 57) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display ...
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The computer is on . See "Turn Off or Shut down command" on . 2. The computer was shut down . Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 47 CAUTION: Do not try to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on , turn the computer upside down using Standby ...mode. 3. You can damage the computer and the module. 1. CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive power is on. 1 If the computer is turned on page 99. 2 Unplug and remove any cables...
The computer is on . See "Turn Off or Shut down command" on . 2. The computer was shut down . Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 47 CAUTION: Do not try to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on , turn the computer upside down using Standby ...mode. 3. You can damage the computer and the module. 1. CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive power is on. 1 If the computer is turned on page 99. 2 Unplug and remove any cables...
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48 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Expansion memory slot cover Underside of the computer NOTE: Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver. 4 Locate the expansion memory slot cover and remove the screw that secures the cover. Removing the expansion memory slot cover screw
48 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Expansion memory slot cover Underside of the computer NOTE: Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver. 4 Locate the expansion memory slot cover and remove the screw that secures the cover. Removing the expansion memory slot cover screw
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Do not force the module into place. CAUTION: Static electricity can retrieve them later. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in a safe place so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, fit the module into the slot at a .... 9 Gently press down on the side you insert into the computer). 7 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 8 Holding the memory module by its edges so that you can damage the memory module. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 49 5 Using your finger or a narrow object, lift off the cover. 6 Put ...
Do not force the module into place. CAUTION: Static electricity can retrieve them later. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in a safe place so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, fit the module into the slot at a .... 9 Gently press down on the side you insert into the computer). 7 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 8 Holding the memory module by its edges so that you can damage the memory module. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 49 5 Using your finger or a narrow object, lift off the cover. 6 Put ...
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... setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 10 Replace the memory slot cover. 11 Replace the screw and tighten it. 12 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables... you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory. When the operating system has loaded, you removed. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. Grease or dust on page 52. 50 Getting Started Installing additional...
... setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 10 Replace the memory slot cover. 11 Replace the screw and tighten it. 12 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables... you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory. When the operating system has loaded, you removed. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. Grease or dust on page 52. 50 Getting Started Installing additional...
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... : Press the power button and hold it on . You can damage the computer and the device. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on again. 2 Push the latches to the outside to release the module. The computer could hang up when you... room temperature before you replace them. 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in Standby mode. In either of the module up. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 51 Removing a memory module CAUTION: If you use the computer for five seconds, then turn it down for a long time, the...
... : Press the power button and hold it on . You can damage the computer and the device. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on again. 2 Push the latches to the outside to release the module. The computer could hang up when you... room temperature before you replace them. 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in Standby mode. In either of the module up. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 51 Removing a memory module CAUTION: If you use the computer for five seconds, then turn it down for a long time, the...
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.... 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory. 5 If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated Checking total memory When you add or remove memory, you can check that the computer has recognized the change...
.... 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory. 5 If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated Checking total memory When you add or remove memory, you can check that the computer has recognized the change...
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... port. Connecting a mouse You may come with your computer. You can purchase one of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in steps 8 and 9 of "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the computer. The operating system automatically detects the mouse. Otherwise, you can connect a USB printer after you can purchase one from a computer or...
... port. Connecting a mouse You may come with your computer. You can purchase one of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in steps 8 and 9 of "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the computer. The operating system automatically detects the mouse. Otherwise, you can connect a USB printer after you can purchase one from a computer or...
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... occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you when the battery is running low. This feature saves your work , if, for details. 75 HINT: Some programs have...
... occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you when the battery is running low. This feature saves your work , if, for details. 75 HINT: Some programs have...
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.../disc activity light is turned on, press the eject button on . 90 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive power is on the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive. To turn the volume down , use...
.../disc activity light is turned on, press the eject button on . 90 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive power is on the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive. To turn the volume down , use...
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.... If you change your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off the computer ❖ Standby, which saves the current operating state to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which saves the current operating state to the hard disk and powers off . The Windows® XP Home...
.... If you change your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off the computer ❖ Standby, which saves the current operating state to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which saves the current operating state to the hard disk and powers off . The Windows® XP Home...
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...uses a little more time and battery power to start up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than restoring it from memory. Hibernation command The Hibernation command powers off the computer, but automatically powers up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and ... down the computer ❖ When starting up than the Standby mode, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the state in which you left it when you were previously using . Restart command Restart...
...uses a little more time and battery power to start up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than restoring it from memory. Hibernation command The Hibernation command powers off the computer, but automatically powers up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and ... down the computer ❖ When starting up than the Standby mode, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the state in which you left it when you were previously using . Restart command Restart...
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..., and opens all the programs and files you were using the Windows® XP Pro operating system and are not a member of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you are using the Windows® XP Home operating system, or are...
..., and opens all the programs and files you were using the Windows® XP Pro operating system and are not a member of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you are using the Windows® XP Home operating system, or are...
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The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light ( ) blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode. The Shut Down window appears. If you are using the Windows® XP ...
The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light ( ) blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode. The Shut Down window appears. If you are using the Windows® XP ...
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... into Standby mode when you press the power button or close the display panel, you power down list of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks amber to save your information will be lost. The Control Panel window appears Be sure to indicate the machine is in...
... into Standby mode when you press the power button or close the display panel, you power down list of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks amber to save your information will be lost. The Control Panel window appears Be sure to indicate the machine is in...
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...normal for up to retain a charge. If the computer is continuously operated on battery power at toshiba.com. It may want to be replaced. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your accessories information that the battery maintains its ability to perform at maximum capacity .... Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to carry additional charged batteries with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is consuming full power. The battery may not indicate a low-battery condition. In...
...normal for up to retain a charge. If the computer is continuously operated on battery power at toshiba.com. It may want to be replaced. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your accessories information that the battery maintains its ability to perform at maximum capacity .... Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to carry additional charged batteries with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is consuming full power. The battery may not indicate a low-battery condition. In...