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... a computer-friendly environment....... 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 44 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 47 Installing additional memory (optional 48 Connecting a mouse 52 Connecting a printer 52 Connecting a USB printer 52 Using external display devices 53 Connecting an external monitor 53 Directing...
... a computer-friendly environment....... 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 44 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 47 Installing additional memory (optional 48 Connecting a mouse 52 Connecting a printer 52 Connecting a USB printer 52 Using external display devices 53 Connecting an external monitor 53 Directing...
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... conflict 242 A plan of action 242 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 242 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 243 Memory module problems 245 Power and the batteries 246 Keyboard problems 247 Display problems 248 Disk drive problems 250 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/...263 Modem problems 264 Develop good computing habits 264 If you need further assistance 265 Before you call 266 Contacting Toshiba 266 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 267 Toshiba's worldwide offices 268 Appendix A: Hot Keys 271 Volume Mute 271 Instant password security 272 Without a password 272 ...
... conflict 242 A plan of action 242 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 242 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 243 Memory module problems 245 Power and the batteries 246 Keyboard problems 247 Display problems 248 Disk drive problems 250 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/...263 Modem problems 264 Develop good computing habits 264 If you need further assistance 265 Before you call 266 Contacting Toshiba 266 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 267 Toshiba's worldwide offices 268 Appendix A: Hot Keys 271 Volume Mute 271 Instant password security 272 Without a password 272 ...
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... 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 SD card slot holds a highly secure, stamp-size flash memory card with a variety of digital I/O (input/output) products: digital music players, cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, and digital video...
... 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 SD card slot holds a highly secure, stamp-size flash memory card with a variety of digital I/O (input/output) products: digital music players, cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, and digital video...
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... dislodging from the computer case. The modem cover protects the built-in modem. Underside *Optional Wi-Fi Mini-PCI cover Subwoofer speaker Modem cover Expansion memory slot cover Battery cover Battery release latch Hard disk drive cover The Wi-Fi Mini-PCI cover secures a Wi-Fi Mini-PCI card for wireless...
... dislodging from the computer case. The modem cover protects the built-in modem. Underside *Optional Wi-Fi Mini-PCI cover Subwoofer speaker Modem cover Expansion memory slot cover Battery cover Battery release latch Hard disk drive cover The Wi-Fi Mini-PCI cover secures a Wi-Fi Mini-PCI card for wireless...
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The expansion memory slot cover protects the slots where you insert additional memory. Finding Your Way Around Underside 39 The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard disk drive. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 48 for detailed information.
The expansion memory slot cover protects the slots where you insert additional memory. Finding Your Way Around Underside 39 The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard disk drive. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 48 for detailed information.
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...new products and upgrades, and also extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide at no charge to you. You can register your computer with Toshiba by doubleclicking the icon on page 46 . NOTE: Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your desktop... or by mailing the registration card that may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 48) ❖ Connect a mouse (see ...
...new products and upgrades, and also extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide at no charge to you. You can register your computer with Toshiba by doubleclicking the icon on page 46 . NOTE: Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your desktop... or by mailing the registration card that may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 48) ❖ Connect a mouse (see ...
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...software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM drive power is in 128 MB and 256 MB modules. Additional memory comes in good condition. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is on , ... otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on . The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to install a memory module. 48 Getting Started Setting up your computer ❖ Install a SmartMedia Card (see "Using SmartMedia cards" on page 191) ❖ Install an SD...
...software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM drive power is in 128 MB and 256 MB modules. Additional memory comes in good condition. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is on , ... otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on . The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to install a memory module. 48 Getting Started Setting up your computer ❖ Install a SmartMedia Card (see "Using SmartMedia cards" on page 191) ❖ Install an SD...
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Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Getting Started Setting up your computer 49 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the memory slot. Expansion memory slot cover Base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the two screws that you can retrieve them later.
Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Getting Started Setting up your computer 49 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the memory slot. Expansion memory slot cover Base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the two screws that you can retrieve them later.
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... should be careful not to discharge any static electricity 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 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. Grease or dust on the computer. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in place. 50 Getting Started Setting up . Do not force the module into ...
... should be careful not to discharge any static electricity 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 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. Grease or dust on the computer. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in place. 50 Getting Started Setting up . Do not force the module into ...
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... Click System. 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. If you can check that the computer has recognized the additional memory. Checking total memory When you add or remove memory, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized it ...correctly as described in step 10. Getting Started Setting up your computer 51 11 Replace the memory slot cover. 12 Replace the screws and tighten them. 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you can verify that ...
... Click System. 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. If you can check that the computer has recognized the additional memory. Checking total memory When you add or remove memory, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized it ...correctly as described in step 10. Getting Started Setting up your computer 51 11 Replace the memory slot cover. 12 Replace the screws and tighten them. 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you can verify that ...
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... on. This feature saves your files to the hard disk at preset intervals. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you can be configured to the disk. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. ❖ Back up your...
... on. This feature saves your files to the hard disk at preset intervals. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you can be configured to the disk. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. ❖ Back up your...
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... a DVD is in the drive, WinDVDTM starts and the DVD begins to play . CD/DVD player mode and you system enters CD player starts, the TOSHIBA press Play/ mode and operates as a MEDIA PLAYER starts Pause stand-alone CD player. If a DVD is on. play . CAUTION: Do not install or... remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM drive power is in the drive, the TOSHIBA MEDIA TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER starts and the PLAYER starts and the digital audio file begins to digital audio file begins to...
... a DVD is in the drive, WinDVDTM starts and the DVD begins to play . CD/DVD player mode and you system enters CD player starts, the TOSHIBA press Play/ mode and operates as a MEDIA PLAYER starts Pause stand-alone CD player. If a DVD is on. play . CAUTION: Do not install or... remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM drive power is in the drive, the TOSHIBA MEDIA TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER starts and the PLAYER starts and the digital audio file begins to digital audio file begins to...
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... Off or Shut down uses the most efficient mode if you change your files and make sure the disk activity lights are not connected to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer Each option has its advantages. Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off...
... Off or Shut down uses the most efficient mode if you change your files and make sure the disk activity lights are not connected to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer Each option has its advantages. Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off...
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... more time and battery power to start up than the Stand by mode, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the hard disk. Use it from the hard disk takes longer than the Turn Off or Shut down... disk, no data is lost if the battery discharges while the computer is the same as Turn Off or Shut down option. Restoring information from memory. 109 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer ❖ When starting up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than restoring it when...
... more time and battery power to start up than the Stand by mode, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the hard disk. Use it from the hard disk takes longer than the Turn Off or Shut down... disk, no data is lost if the battery discharges while the computer is the same as Turn Off or Shut down option. Restoring information from memory. 109 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer ❖ When starting up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than restoring it when...
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... sure to the state in which you left it, and opens all the programs and files you were using the Stand by : ❖ While 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...
... sure to the state in which you left it, and opens all the programs and files you were using the Stand by : ❖ While 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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...mode. The Shut Down window appears. 2 Select Stand by from the drop-down . The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. NOTE: If you are using the Stand by command and the battery discharges fully, your... work often. The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. Sample Turn off computer window appears. 120 Learning the Basics Using Stand by The ...
...mode. The Shut Down window appears. 2 Select Stand by from the drop-down . The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. NOTE: If you are using the Stand by command and the battery discharges fully, your... work often. The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. Sample Turn off computer window appears. 120 Learning the Basics Using Stand by The ...
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Please see "Maximizing battery life" on page 127 for up to retain a charge. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for procedures. Battery safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor, ...
Please see "Maximizing battery life" on page 127 for up to retain a charge. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for procedures. Battery safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor, ...
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... and usefulness. 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 types II and III: ❖ A Type II card is installed automatically. Even if your dealer. Your computer has two...or later. Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. The headphone/S/PDIF Digital Optical out requires a 16ohm stereo mini-jack. 3 Adjust the volume: ❖ For external speakers...
... and usefulness. 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 types II and III: ❖ A Type II card is installed automatically. Even if your dealer. Your computer has two...or later. Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. The headphone/S/PDIF Digital Optical out requires a 16ohm stereo mini-jack. 3 Adjust the volume: ❖ For external speakers...
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191 Exploring Your Options Using SmartMedia cards ❖ Never remove a SCSI card while any of SmartMedia cards which are super compact memory cards that the connector (metal area) faces up. 2 Push the card into the slot until it . SmartMedia cards are also found in place. Using SmartMedia ...
191 Exploring Your Options Using SmartMedia cards ❖ Never remove a SCSI card while any of SmartMedia cards which are super compact memory cards that the connector (metal area) faces up. 2 Push the card into the slot until it . SmartMedia cards are also found in place. Using SmartMedia ...
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... area to go out. Do not remove a SmartMedia card while the data is being written or read. Wait for the SmartMedia indicator light of SD memory/input/output cards. The card pops out slightly. 3 Lift the left side of digital products: digital music players, cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, digital video...
... area to go out. Do not remove a SmartMedia card while the data is being written or read. Wait for the SmartMedia indicator light of SD memory/input/output cards. The card pops out slightly. 3 Lift the left side of digital products: digital music players, cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, digital video...