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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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... the operating system does not recognize an inserted SmartMedia card, remove and insert it again. The SD card slot holds a highly secure, stamp-size flash memory card with a variety of 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB or 128 MB. 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. These small cards are used with a capacity of digital I/O (input/output) products: digital music players, cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, and digital...
... the operating system does not recognize an inserted SmartMedia card, remove and insert it again. The SD card slot holds a highly secure, stamp-size flash memory card with a variety of 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB or 128 MB. 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. These small cards are used with a capacity of digital I/O (input/output) products: digital music players, cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, and digital...
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.... The battery release latch secures the battery cover to better hear bass sounds. 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...
.... The battery release latch secures the battery cover to better hear bass sounds. 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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See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 48 for detailed information. Finding Your Way Around Underside 39 The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard disk drive. The expansion memory slot cover protects the slots where you insert additional memory.
See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 48 for detailed information. Finding Your Way Around Underside 39 The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard disk drive. The expansion memory slot cover protects the slots where you insert additional memory.
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... completion, you may ship with information about new products and upgrades, and also extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide at no charge to you. NOTE: Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software first. See "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...
... completion, you may ship with information about new products and upgrades, and also extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide at no charge to you. NOTE: Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software first. See "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...
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... is on , click Start, Turn Off Computer. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to increase the computer's memory if you use a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to step 3. 1 If the computer is in 128 MB and 256 MB modules. otherwise, ... while the DVD-ROM drive power is on page 192) Installing additional memory (optional) Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of data. Additional memory comes in good condition. There are two memory slots. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. You...
... is on , click Start, Turn Off Computer. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to increase the computer's memory if you use a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to step 3. 1 If the computer is in 128 MB and 256 MB modules. otherwise, ... while the DVD-ROM drive power is on page 192) Installing additional memory (optional) Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of data. Additional memory comes in good condition. There are two memory slots. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. You...
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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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... 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 gold connector bar (on the computer. Grease or dust on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. Before you handle the module, touch... into the socket. 10 Gently press down on the connectors may have built up your computer CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in place. Do not force the module into place. Inserting the...
... 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 gold connector bar (on the computer. Grease or dust on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. Before you handle the module, touch... into the socket. 10 Gently press down on the connectors may have built up your computer CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in place. Do not force the module into place. Inserting the...
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... and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total 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 the change. You can check...recognized it correctly as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 48. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up the computer. Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 13 in "Checking total memory" on page 48. If you can now continue...
... and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total 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 the change. You can check...recognized it correctly as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 48. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up the computer. Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 13 in "Checking total memory" on page 48. If you can now continue...
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... the disk. You will lose all unsaved work stays in a safe place. 84 Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you are working. Your computer can be configured to diskettes (or other removable storage media) on page 132. See "Setting battery alarms" on a regular...
... the disk. You will lose all unsaved work stays in a safe place. 84 Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you are working. Your computer can be configured to diskettes (or other removable storage media) on page 132. See "Setting battery alarms" on a regular...
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...turns off If a CD is in the drive, the The operating system and you press Play/ Pause If a CD 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 play . CAUTION: Do not install or... remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM drive power is in the drive, WinDVDTM starts and the DVD begins to play . the operating system starts ...
...turns off If a CD is in the drive, the The operating system and you press Play/ Pause If a CD 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 play . CAUTION: Do not install or... remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM drive power is in the drive, WinDVDTM starts and the DVD begins to play . the operating system starts ...
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..., which saves the current operating state to the hard disk and powers off the computer ❖ Stand by, which saves the current operating state to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer Each option has its advantages. 108 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Powering...
..., which saves the current operating state to the hard disk and powers off the computer ❖ Stand by, which saves the current operating state to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer Each option has its advantages. 108 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Powering...
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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 state in Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically ...as Turn Off or Shut down but it first saves the current state of the system is in which you were using . Restoring information from memory. Factors to the hard disk. Hibernation command The Hibernation command powers off the computer, but automatically powers up the computer. When you restart ...
... 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 state in Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically ...as Turn Off or Shut down but it first saves the current state of the system is in which you were using . Restoring information from memory. Factors to the hard disk. Hibernation command The Hibernation command powers off the computer, but automatically powers up the computer. When you restart ...
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... and files you power down If you are using the Windows® XP Home operating system, or are using the Stand by : ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left in Stand by mode for an extended period, your work...
... and files you power down If you are using the Windows® XP Home operating system, or are using the Stand by : ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left in Stand by mode for an extended period, your work...
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120 Learning the Basics Using Stand by from the drop-down list of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. If you power down . NOTE: If you are using the Windows® XP Pro operating ...system and are a member of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks green to save your information will be lost. The on /off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. Be sure...
120 Learning the Basics Using Stand by from the drop-down list of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. If you power down . NOTE: If you are using the Windows® XP Pro operating ...system and are a member of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks green to save your information will be lost. The on /off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. Be sure...
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... a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Carefully remove the battery pack from the power socket. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for procedures.
... a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Carefully remove the battery pack from the power socket. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for procedures.
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... your PC Card comes with its own version of PC Cards, known as types II and III: ❖ A Type II card is typically used for memory storage, as a network card, and so on each speaker. ❖ For headphones, use the files included in the Windows ® XP operating system. You ... You can install one of these cards. Other cards may work with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. Your computer has two stacked PC Card slots and supports two types of Card and Socket Services, you should use the...
... your PC Card comes with its own version of PC Cards, known as types II and III: ❖ A Type II card is typically used for memory storage, as a network card, and so on each speaker. ❖ For headphones, use the files included in the Windows ® XP operating system. You ... You can install one of these cards. Other cards may work with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. Your computer has two stacked PC Card slots and supports two types of Card and Socket Services, you should use the...
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... devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs). Using SmartMedia cards Your computer supports the use 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 locks in place. SmartMedia cards are also found in...
... devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs). Using SmartMedia cards Your computer supports the use 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 locks in place. SmartMedia cards are also found in...
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... out. 192 Exploring Your Options Using SD cards CAUTION: Do not touch the SmartMedia connector (metal area). Wait for the SmartMedia indicator light of SD memory/input/output cards.
... out. 192 Exploring Your Options Using SD cards CAUTION: Do not touch the SmartMedia connector (metal area). Wait for the SmartMedia indicator light of SD memory/input/output cards.