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...Contents Keeping yourself comfortable 48 Precautions 51 Setting up your computer 53 Setting up your software 53 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 54 Adding external devices 54 Connecting to a power source 55 Charging the main battery 57 Using the computer for...the power 59 Using the TouchPad 60 Control buttons 61 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 61 Setting up a printer 62 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module 69 Connecting a mouse 70 Connecting a printer 70 Connecting a USB printer 70 Connecting a parallel printer 70 Using external ...
...Contents Keeping yourself comfortable 48 Precautions 51 Setting up your computer 53 Setting up your software 53 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 54 Adding external devices 54 Connecting to a power source 55 Charging the main battery 57 Using the computer for...the power 59 Using the TouchPad 60 Control buttons 61 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 61 Setting up a printer 62 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module 69 Connecting a mouse 70 Connecting a printer 70 Connecting a USB printer 70 Connecting a parallel printer 70 Using external ...
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...... 186 Viewing existing key assignments 188 Changing or removing existing key assignments 188 Hotkey utility 188 TOSHIBA Console 189 Customize Your Computer 190 Security 191 Power Management 191 Toshiba Hardware Setup 194 Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong 196 Problems that are easy to fix 196... conflict 202 A plan of action 202 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 203 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 205 Memory module problems 207 Power and the batteries 208 Keyboard problems 209 Display problems 210 Disk drive problems 212 DVD-ROM or multi-function ...
...... 186 Viewing existing key assignments 188 Changing or removing existing key assignments 188 Hotkey utility 188 TOSHIBA Console 189 Customize Your Computer 190 Security 191 Power Management 191 Toshiba Hardware Setup 194 Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong 196 Problems that are easy to fix 196... conflict 202 A plan of action 202 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 203 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 205 Memory module problems 207 Power and the batteries 208 Keyboard problems 209 Display problems 210 Disk drive problems 212 DVD-ROM or multi-function ...
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Underside Memory slot cover Battery release lock Battery release latch Battery pack The battery release lock keeps the battery release latch from the computer case. Finding Your ...
Underside Memory slot cover Battery release lock Battery release latch Battery pack The battery release lock keeps the battery release latch from the computer case. Finding Your ...
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See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 121. 46 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery. The memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 65 for detailed information.
See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 121. 46 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery. The memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 65 for detailed information.
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...: You must attach the AC adapter. Setting up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on your software The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and...
...: You must attach the AC adapter. Setting up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on your software The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and...
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..., or to operate. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 55 Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 70...
..., or to operate. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 55 Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 70...
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... will sound when you turn on the computer. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is installed in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for a long time, the memory modules will be lost. You may have both slots occupied. If the module is... in slot B only. There are two memory slots. Additional memory comes in slot A, there will become hot...
... will sound when you turn on the computer. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is installed in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for a long time, the memory modules will be lost. You may have both slots occupied. If the module is... in slot B only. There are two memory slots. Additional memory comes in slot A, there will become hot...
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... you have started to use a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver that secures the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Memory slot cover Base of your Satellite computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to install a memory module. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer, begin at step 1, otherwise skip to locate the...
... you have started to use a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver that secures the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Memory slot cover Base of your Satellite computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to install a memory module. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer, begin at step 1, otherwise skip to locate the...
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Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 67 Removing the memory slot cover 5 Put the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later. Viewing the inside of the memory compartment The following figure shows the inside of the memory compartment.
Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 67 Removing the memory slot cover 5 Put the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later. Viewing the inside of the memory compartment The following figure shows the inside of the memory compartment.
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...to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer). 7 Holding the memory module by its antistatic packaging. Static electricity can damage the memory module. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 6 Remove the memory module from its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot...angle and press down until the clips snap into position. Do not force the module into place. Inserting the memory module Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have built up. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal ...
...to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer). 7 Holding the memory module by its antistatic packaging. Static electricity can damage the memory module. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 6 Remove the memory module from its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot...angle and press down until the clips snap into position. Do not force the module into place. Inserting the memory module Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have built up. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal ...
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...the memory clips outward until the memory module pops up. Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to view the recognized memory. 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory ... it from the slot. 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 9 through 5 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 13 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the computer. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the...
...the memory clips outward until the memory module pops up. Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to view the recognized memory. 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory ... it from the slot. 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 9 through 5 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 13 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the computer. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the...
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... if you are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have three options to one to memory so When you power down ), Hibernate and Standby. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is not supported when using a USB keyboard. Turning...
... if you are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have three options to one to memory so When you power down ), Hibernate and Standby. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is not supported when using a USB keyboard. Turning...
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Your computer can turn on page 120. Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. You will lose all unsaved work frequently. See "Setting battery alarms" on . HINT: Some programs have an ...
Your computer can turn on page 120. Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. You will lose all unsaved work frequently. See "Setting battery alarms" on . HINT: Some programs have an ...
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..., the system does not automatically open the programs and files you were previously using. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from memory. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Use it when you left it from...
..., the system does not automatically open the programs and files you were previously using. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from memory. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Use it when you left it from...
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... mode more time and battery power than restarting from where you were using. Standby holds the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When...
... mode more time and battery power than restarting from where you were using. Standby holds the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When...
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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. 109 Learning the Basics Using Standby Using Standby If you are a member of...
... 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. 109 Learning the Basics Using Standby Using Standby If you are a member of...
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...-down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. If you power down list of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks amber to save your information will be lost. Be sure to indicate the machine is in three ways: ❖ By pressing...
...-down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. If you power down list of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks amber to save your information will be lost. Be sure to indicate the machine is in three ways: ❖ By pressing...
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...DVDs while running on AC power rather than a month, the battery may vary depending on battery power 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 on ...applications, power management settings and features utilized. It may not charge while the computer is fully discharged. For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system ...
...DVDs while running on AC power rather than a month, the battery may vary depending on battery power 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 on ...applications, power management settings and features utilized. It may not charge while the computer is fully discharged. For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system ...
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...connect the computer to drop it or shortcircuit its terminals. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. See "TOSHIBA Console" on page 189. 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab, then under the Running on Batteries section, click Details. 5 ...When handling a battery, be lost . If your battery discharges fully, your battery power is in memory will be lost . You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console. To set the alarm, as desired. Be sure to Turn Off or Shut down when ...
...connect the computer to drop it or shortcircuit its terminals. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. See "TOSHIBA Console" on page 189. 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab, then under the Running on Batteries section, click Details. 5 ...When handling a battery, be lost . If your battery discharges fully, your battery power is in memory will be lost . You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console. To set the alarm, as desired. Be sure to Turn Off or Shut down when ...
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... through external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the left side of speakers will be much more difficult to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your dealer. Most PC Cards conform to set up and use. Other cards may work...
... through external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the left side of speakers will be much more difficult to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your dealer. Most PC Cards conform to set up and use. Other cards may work...