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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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...wireless modules using your computer will need to log on page 46 for detailed information. The expansion memory slot cover protects the slots where you will start up and you insert additional memory. 36 Finding Your Way Around Underside The next track button causes the disc player to skip to... the following track on page 173. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on before being able to play a CD or DVD....
...wireless modules using your computer will need to log on page 46 for detailed information. The expansion memory slot cover protects the slots where you will start up and you insert additional memory. 36 Finding Your Way Around Underside The next track button causes the disc player to skip to... the following track on page 173. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on before being able to play a CD or DVD....
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... starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 46) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 44. Adding external devices NOTE: Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 53) Your computer restarts automatically. NOTE...
... starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 46) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 44. Adding external devices NOTE: Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 53) Your computer restarts automatically. NOTE...
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... to run most of data. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will become hot. Your system may want to increase the computer's memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of today's... popular applications. 46 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on...
... to run most of data. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will become hot. Your system may want to increase the computer's memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of today's... popular applications. 46 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on...
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... CAUTION: Do not try to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on. Power to install a memory module under the following conditions. 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...
... CAUTION: Do not try to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on. Power to install a memory module under the following conditions. 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...
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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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...at a slight angle. 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 may have built up. CAUTION: Static electricity can retrieve them later. Before you... until the clips snap into place. Do not force the module into position. The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity 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...
...at a slight angle. 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 may have built up. CAUTION: Static electricity can retrieve them later. Before you... until the clips snap into place. Do not force the module into position. The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity 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...
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...Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 10 Replace the memory slot cover. 11 Replace the screw and tighten it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 52... Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. If you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional...
...Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 10 Replace the memory slot cover. 11 Replace the screw and tighten it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 52... Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. If you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional...
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...the device. The computer could hang up . Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 51 Removing a memory module CAUTION: If you turn it down for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. CAUTIONS: Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on again. 2 Push the latches ... Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up when you replace them. 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on and data in Standby mode. In either of the module up the next time you use the computer for five seconds, then...
...the device. The computer could hang up . Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 51 Removing a memory module CAUTION: If you turn it down for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. CAUTIONS: Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on again. 2 Push the latches ... Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up when you replace them. 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on and data in Standby mode. In either of the module up the next time you use the computer for five seconds, then...
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... System. 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 52 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the module out. Checking total...
... System. 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 52 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the module out. Checking total...
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... want to your printer. Getting Started Connecting a mouse 53 properly, as described in pointing device. The mouse and TouchPad can purchase one of "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the computer. Connecting a USB printer To achieve the connection, you need a suitable USB cable, which may come with your computer through the USB...
... want to your printer. Getting Started Connecting a mouse 53 properly, as described in pointing device. The mouse and TouchPad can purchase one of "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the computer. Connecting a USB printer To achieve the connection, you need a suitable USB cable, which may come with your computer through the USB...
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... while you when the battery is running low. Your work , if, for details. 75 You will lose all unsaved work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you can be configured to the disk.
... while you when the battery is running low. Your work , if, for details. 75 You will lose all unsaved work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you can be configured to the disk.
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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. Playing the disc at maximum volume...
.../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. Playing the disc at maximum volume...
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...; Hibernation, which saves the current operating state to the hard disk and powers off the computer ❖ Standby, which saves the current operating state to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer Each option has its advantages. This is turned off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any...
...; Hibernation, which saves the current operating state to the hard disk and powers off the computer ❖ Standby, which saves the current operating state to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer Each option has its advantages. This is turned off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any...
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...again, this choice uses less time and battery power than the Turn Off or Shut down but it first saves the current state of from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, and opens all the programs and files you ...hard disk takes longer than the Standby mode, because information is in Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up the computer. Restoring information 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 files...
...again, this choice uses less time and battery power than the Turn Off or Shut down but it first saves the current state of from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, and opens all the programs and files you ...hard disk takes longer than the Standby mode, because information is in Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up the computer. Restoring information 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 files...
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... the Windows® XP Home operating system, or are 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 left in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power.
... the Windows® XP Home operating system, or are 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 left in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power.
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... window appears. The on/off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. 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. 112 Learning the Basics Using Standby Using Standby If you are using the...
... window appears. The on/off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. 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. 112 Learning the Basics Using Standby Using Standby If you are using the...
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... the display panel, you must preset the mode: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. NOTE: If you power down list of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks amber to indicate the machine is in three ways: ❖ By pressing the hot key combination Fn + F3 ❖ By pressing...
... the display panel, you must preset the mode: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. NOTE: If you power down list of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks amber to indicate the machine is in three ways: ❖ By pressing the hot key combination Fn + F3 ❖ By pressing...
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... odor, overheats or changes color or shape while it is normal for procedures. Please see your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at toshiba.com. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for an extended period, more than a month, the...
... odor, overheats or changes color or shape while it is normal for procedures. Please see your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at toshiba.com. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for an extended period, more than a month, the...