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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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..., preventing the cover from dislodging from moving, effectively locking the battery pack. For more information, see "Using the numeric keypad overlay" on page 82. 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. When this...
..., preventing the cover from dislodging from moving, effectively locking the battery pack. For more information, see "Using the numeric keypad overlay" on page 82. 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. When this...
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46 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 121. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 65 for detailed information. The memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory.
46 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 121. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 65 for detailed information. The memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory.
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... Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. To use it. Setting up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. These components include, but are not limited to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed and the order in which...
... Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. To use it. Setting up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. These components include, but are not limited to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed and the order in which...
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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) ❖ Install ...
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) ❖ Install ...
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... Start menu. Your system may want to room temperature before you replace them. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in slot A, there will be a long beep followed by two short beeps. There are two... additional memory (optional) 65 Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module. Your computer comes with a memory module in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. Additional memory comes ...
... Start menu. Your system may want to room temperature before you replace them. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in slot A, there will be a long beep followed by two short beeps. There are two... additional memory (optional) 65 Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module. Your computer comes with a memory module in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. Additional memory comes ...
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Memory slot cover Base of your Satellite computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that is in good condition. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer, begin at ... you have started to use a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to locate the memory slot cover. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that secures the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. The operating system turns off the computer via the Start menu. See "Turn Off...
Memory slot cover Base of your Satellite computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that is in good condition. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer, begin at ... you have started to use a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to locate the memory slot cover. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that secures the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. The operating system turns off the computer via the Start menu. See "Turn Off...
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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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...down at an angle and press down until the clips snap into place. Inserting the memory module Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the side you may cause memory access problems. 9 Replace the memory slot cover. 10 Replace the screw and tighten it. Grease or dust on the connectors... may have built up. Do not force the module into position. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in place. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its gold connector bar (on the...
...down at an angle and press down until the clips snap into place. Inserting the memory module Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the side you may cause memory access problems. 9 Replace the memory slot cover. 10 Replace the screw and tighten it. Grease or dust on the connectors... may have built up. Do not force the module into position. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in place. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its gold connector bar (on the...
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.... 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 9 through 5 in step 8. 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 module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional...
.... 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 9 through 5 in step 8. 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 module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional...
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... Off (or Shut down command if you have work in progress and are not using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and connected to memory so You can attach one of the computer's USB ports. To connect a keyboard, attach its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are...
... Off (or Shut down command if you have work in progress and are not using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and connected to memory so You can attach one of the computer's USB ports. To connect a keyboard, attach its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are...
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... Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. You will lose all unsaved work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you must restart your computer, or your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your computer can turn on...
... Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. You will lose all unsaved work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you must restart your computer, or your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your computer can turn on...
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... as Turn Off or Shut down but it . Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in which you start up the computer. Use it from memory. 96 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Factors to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the...
... as Turn Off or Shut down but it . Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in which you start up the computer. Use it from memory. 96 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Factors to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the...
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..." on page 105. Be sure to save your information will be lost if you left off. Factors when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you do not save your work first. For information about going into... Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Going into a power-saving mode. Standby holds the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it , including all open programs and files you power...
..." on page 105. Be sure to save your information will be lost if you left off. Factors when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you do not save your work first. For information about going into... Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Going into a power-saving mode. Standby holds the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it , including all open programs and files you power...
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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. The on/off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. If you ...
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. The on/off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. If you ...
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... put the computer into a low-power mode. The computer saves the state of options. 3 Click OK. See "Standby mode" on /off light blinks amber to memory, turns off the display, and goes into Standby mode in Standby mode. Be sure to save your information will be lost. If you power down...
... put the computer into a low-power mode. The computer saves the state of options. 3 Click OK. See "Standby mode" on /off light blinks amber to memory, turns off the display, and goes into Standby mode in Standby mode. Be sure to save your information will be lost. If you power down...
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...the computer is consuming full power. Please see "Maximizing battery life" on page 126 for all batteries. 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 battery power. Power management ...AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station for up to be replaced. To purchase a new battery pack, visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. For...
...the computer is consuming full power. Please see "Maximizing battery life" on page 126 for all batteries. 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 battery power. Power management ...AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station for up to be replaced. To purchase a new battery pack, visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. For...
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... mode, or to an AC power source or install a charged battery. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is running low, you have two options-connect the computer to Turn Off...goes off. To set the alarm, as desired. Data in Standby mode. Changing the main battery When your battery power is in memory will be careful not to save your information will be lost . The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Also, do not twist or bend the battery pack.
... mode, or to an AC power source or install a charged battery. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is running low, you have two options-connect the computer to Turn Off...goes off. To set the alarm, as desired. Data in Standby mode. Changing the main battery When your battery power is in memory will be careful not to save your information will be lost . The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Also, do not twist or bend the battery pack.
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... amplified speakers that came with internal speakers. Other cards may work with your computer, but are likely to be inadequate to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard.
... amplified speakers that came with internal speakers. Other cards may work with your computer, but are likely to be inadequate to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard.