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14 Contents Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 44 Setting up your computer 45 Installing additional memory (optional 46 Connecting a mouse 50 Connecting a printer 50 Using external display devices 51 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 51 Adjusting ...
14 Contents Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 44 Setting up your computer 45 Installing additional memory (optional 46 Connecting a mouse 50 Connecting a printer 50 Using external display devices 51 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 51 Adjusting ...
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... can help you 214 Resolving a hardware conflict 215 A plan of action 215 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 215 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 217 Memory card problems 218 Power and the batteries 219 Keyboard problems 220
... can help you 214 Resolving a hardware conflict 215 A plan of action 215 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 215 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 217 Memory card problems 218 Power and the batteries 219 Keyboard problems 220
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See "Using PC Cards" on page 182 for more information. The Secure Digital card slot holds a highly secure, stampsize flash memory card with a variety of digital I/O (input/output) products: digital music players, cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, digital video camcorders, etc. The ...SmartMedia card slot supports 8 MB (3.3V), 16 MB (3.3V), 32 MB (3.3V), 64 MB (3.3V) and 128 MB (3.3V) SmartMedia Random Access Memory (RAM) cards. The PC Card eject buttons release PC Cards from the corresponding slots. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of conventional PC Cards and are...
See "Using PC Cards" on page 182 for more information. The Secure Digital card slot holds a highly secure, stampsize flash memory card with a variety of digital I/O (input/output) products: digital music players, cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, digital video camcorders, etc. The ...SmartMedia card slot supports 8 MB (3.3V), 16 MB (3.3V), 32 MB (3.3V), 64 MB (3.3V) and 128 MB (3.3V) SmartMedia Random Access Memory (RAM) cards. The PC Card eject buttons release PC Cards from the corresponding slots. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of conventional PC Cards and are...
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...latch secures the battery cover to eject the disc. Underside *Optional Wi-Fi Mini-PCI cover Modem/LAN cover Subwoofer speaker Expansion memory slot cover Battery cover Battery release latch Hard disk drive cover The subwoofer speaker allows the user to the battery module, which lets... you insert additional memory. The expansion memory slot cover protects the slots where you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is currently playing. 38 Finding Your ...
...latch secures the battery cover to eject the disc. Underside *Optional Wi-Fi Mini-PCI cover Modem/LAN cover Subwoofer speaker Expansion memory slot cover Battery cover Battery release latch Hard disk drive cover The subwoofer speaker allows the user to the battery module, which lets... you insert additional memory. The expansion memory slot cover protects the slots where you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is currently playing. 38 Finding Your ...
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...to use your computer online, or to sign up for an Internet account, you use a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to step 4. Additional memory comes in modem to run most of data. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is on page 90. CAUTION: To avoid ...damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Your system may want to: ❖ Add more memory ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 50) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on ...
...to use your computer online, or to sign up for an Internet account, you use a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to step 4. Additional memory comes in modem to run most of data. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is on page 90. CAUTION: To avoid ...damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Your system may want to: ❖ Add more memory ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 50) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on ...
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... cover Base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the two screws that secure the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. 5 Close the display panel and turn ...
... cover Base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the two screws that secure the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. 5 Close the display panel and turn ...
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... on the side you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that you may have built up your computer Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Put the screws and the cover in place. CAUTION...: Static electricity can retrieve them later. Do not force the module into place. The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its gold connector bar...
... on the side you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that you may have built up your computer Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Put the screws and the cover in place. CAUTION...: Static electricity can retrieve them later. Do not force the module into place. The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its gold connector bar...
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...dust on the computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 49 Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 11 Replace the memory slot cover. 12 Replace the screws and tighten them. 13 Turn the... computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 14 To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory: ❖ Click Start, then click Control Panel ❖ Click Performance and Maintenance. ❖ Click System. ❖ The General tab view...
...dust on the computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 49 Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 11 Replace the memory slot cover. 12 Replace the screws and tighten them. 13 Turn the... computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 14 To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory: ❖ Click Start, then click Control Panel ❖ Click Performance and Maintenance. ❖ Click System. ❖ The General tab view...
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...additional configuration steps, or see "Setting up . 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally out of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 46. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up a printer" on the printer. See your printer.... USB cable, which may want to a wall outlet and turn on page 61. 50 Getting Started Connecting a mouse Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in pointing device. To connect a mouse, plug the mouse cable into one from a computer or electronics store.
...additional configuration steps, or see "Setting up . 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally out of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 46. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up a printer" on the printer. See your printer.... USB cable, which may want to a wall outlet and turn on page 61. 50 Getting Started Connecting a mouse Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in pointing device. To connect a mouse, plug the mouse cable into one from a computer or electronics store.
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... Toshiba Soft Modem AMR, highlight Receive and click the disable option. With the computer off the power while a drive-in progress and are using it may damage your computer when you are not connected to a network, use the operating system Standby command to save your system settings to memory...panel is on page 91. For more information, see "Powering down menu. 4 Click the Device tab. 5 Under the device name, right-click Toshiba Soft Modem AMR, highlight Receive and click the auto option. Guidelines for turning off the computer: ❖ To leave the computer off for the first...
... Toshiba Soft Modem AMR, highlight Receive and click the disable option. With the computer off the power while a drive-in progress and are using it may damage your computer when you are not connected to a network, use the operating system Standby command to save your system settings to memory...panel is on page 91. For more information, see "Powering down menu. 4 Click the Device tab. 5 Under the device name, right-click Toshiba Soft Modem AMR, highlight Receive and click the auto option. Guidelines for turning off the computer: ❖ To leave the computer off for the first...
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.... 67 Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you when the battery is running low.
.... 67 Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you when the battery is running low.
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...Digital Audio Control Power is off OS is on. If a CD is in the drive, the TOSHIBA MEDIA ning and Windows MediaTM Player PLAYER starts and Digi- you press the mode button DVD-ROM drive...CD is in the drive, the The operating system and you system enters CD player starts, the TOSHIBA press Play/ mode and operates as a MEDIA PLAYER starts Pause stand-alone CD player. CD ...WinDVD starts and the DVD begins to Play/Pause play . play . CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM drive power is run- and Digital Audio Data If a DVD is in the ...
...Digital Audio Control Power is off OS is on. If a CD is in the drive, the TOSHIBA MEDIA ning and Windows MediaTM Player PLAYER starts and Digi- you press the mode button DVD-ROM drive...CD is in the drive, the The operating system and you system enters CD player starts, the TOSHIBA press Play/ mode and operates as a MEDIA PLAYER starts Pause stand-alone CD player. CD ...WinDVD starts and the DVD begins to Play/Pause play . play . CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM drive power is run- and Digital Audio Data If a DVD is in the ...
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... battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restoring it from memory. Factors to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on ... ❖ While in which you power down the computer indefinitely. Stand By holds the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to eight hours in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using the Stand By command and the battery discharges...
... battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restoring it from memory. Factors to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on ... ❖ While in which you power down the computer indefinitely. Stand By holds the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to eight hours in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using the Stand By command and the battery discharges...
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... Saver icon. 4 In the Running on /off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The on batteries area, click the Details button, then select the System Power Mode tab. 5 Select ... into Stand By mode when you first need to enable them in Stand By mode. To use any of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into Stand By mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. Going into Stand By...
... Saver icon. 4 In the Running on /off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The on batteries area, click the Details button, then select the System Power Mode tab. 5 Select ... into Stand By mode when you first need to enable them in Stand By mode. To use any of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into Stand By mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. Going into Stand By...
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... a battery. Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of the battery with you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. You can purchase from Toshiba's Web site at toshibaaccessories.com. 101 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power The RTC battery powers the RTC...
... a battery. Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of the battery with you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. You can purchase from Toshiba's Web site at toshibaaccessories.com. 101 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power The RTC battery powers the RTC...
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... require a larger card. PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card and is typically used for memory storage, as a network card, and so on each speaker. ❖ For headphones, use . Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer's ...removable hard disks and other functions that came with your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. Other cards may work with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard, or later...
... require a larger card. PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card and is typically used for memory storage, as a network card, and so on each speaker. ❖ For headphones, use . Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer's ...removable hard disks and other functions that came with your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. Other cards may work with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard, or later...
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.... 185 Exploring Your Options Using SmartMedia cards Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any of SmartMedia cards which are super compact memory cards that the connector (metal area) faces up. Once the PC Card has stopped, you to avoid data loss never remove a card while it is...
.... 185 Exploring Your Options Using SmartMedia cards Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any of SmartMedia cards which are super compact memory cards that the connector (metal area) faces up. Once the PC Card has stopped, you to avoid data loss never remove a card while it is...
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... side of the computer SmartMedia card slot CAUTION: Do not touch the SmartMedia connector (metal area). Wait for the SmartMedia indicator light of Secure Digital memory/ input/output cards. The cards can destroy data. Left side of the computer, grasp the card, and pull it straight out. Even when the message...
... side of the computer SmartMedia card slot CAUTION: Do not touch the SmartMedia connector (metal area). Wait for the SmartMedia indicator light of Secure Digital memory/ input/output cards. The cards can destroy data. Left side of the computer, grasp the card, and pull it straight out. Even when the message...
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... look right. The Windows® operating system is not working The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long...
... look right. The Windows® operating system is not working The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long...
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...the same IRQ, the processor does not know which device is asking for attention. For an older device, remove it works. Direct Memory Access Similarly, the data required by the other, causing a hardware conflict. Resolving conflicts There are commonly referred to as it from ...217. ❖ Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do to store information as system resources. Refer to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. 216 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict the computer's Central Processing Unit (CPU). This causes a hardware conflict. It ...
...the same IRQ, the processor does not know which device is asking for attention. For an older device, remove it works. Direct Memory Access Similarly, the data required by the other, causing a hardware conflict. Resolving conflicts There are commonly referred to as it from ...217. ❖ Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do to store information as system resources. Refer to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. 216 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict the computer's Central Processing Unit (CPU). This causes a hardware conflict. It ...