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.......... 49 Keeping yourself comfortable 50 Precautions 53 Setting up your computer 55 Setting up your software 55 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 56 Adding external devices 56 Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive 57 Connecting to a power source 57 Charging the... the display panel 61 Turning on the power 62 Activating the power-on password 62 Using the TouchPadTM 63 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module 72 Connecting a mouse 75 Connecting a printer 75 Connecting a USB printer 75 Connecting a parallel printer 76 Setting...
.......... 49 Keeping yourself comfortable 50 Precautions 53 Setting up your computer 55 Setting up your software 55 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 56 Adding external devices 56 Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive 57 Connecting to a power source 57 Charging the... the display panel 61 Turning on the power 62 Activating the power-on password 62 Using the TouchPadTM 63 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module 72 Connecting a mouse 75 Connecting a printer 75 Connecting a USB printer 75 Connecting a parallel printer 76 Setting...
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...hardware conflict 212 A plan of action 212 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 215 Memory module problems 217 Power and the batteries 218 Keyboard problems 219 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 DVD-ROM or multi-function ...Modem problems 230 Develop good computing habits 230 If you need further assistance 231 Before you call 232 Contacting Toshiba 232 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 233 Toshiba's worldwide offices 234 Appendix A: Hot Keys 237 Volume Mute 237 Instant password security 237 Power usage mode ...
...hardware conflict 212 A plan of action 212 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 215 Memory module problems 217 Power and the batteries 218 Keyboard problems 219 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 DVD-ROM or multi-function ...Modem problems 230 Develop good computing habits 230 If you need further assistance 231 Before you call 232 Contacting Toshiba 232 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 233 Toshiba's worldwide offices 234 Appendix A: Hot Keys 237 Volume Mute 237 Instant password security 237 Power usage mode ...
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...Finding Your Way Around Right side The RGB (monitor) port allows you to and hear it can be used with various capacities of memory. Right side Microphone jack SD card slot Headphone Line-in jack allows you connect stereo headphones or other devices automatically disables the internal speakers... jack lets you to connect an audio device to connect an external monitor. The SD (Secure Digital) card slot holds a stamp-size flash memory card with a variety of the CPU, make sure you connect an external monaural microphone or other parallel device, including ECP-compatible devices. To ...
...Finding Your Way Around Right side The RGB (monitor) port allows you to and hear it can be used with various capacities of memory. Right side Microphone jack SD card slot Headphone Line-in jack allows you connect stereo headphones or other devices automatically disables the internal speakers... jack lets you to connect an audio device to connect an external monitor. The SD (Secure Digital) card slot holds a stamp-size flash memory card with a variety of the CPU, make sure you connect an external monaural microphone or other parallel device, including ECP-compatible devices. To ...
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Adding external devices Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 55. To register online, your computer's modem must be connected to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page...computer 4 Click Finish to continue. See "Setting up your software first. 56 Getting Started Setting up -to-date with Toshiba by double-clicking the icon on your desktop. Your computer restarts automatically. You can register your computer with information about new...
Adding external devices Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 55. To register online, your computer's modem must be connected to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page...computer 4 Click Finish to continue. See "Setting up your software first. 56 Getting Started Setting up -to-date with Toshiba by double-clicking the icon on your desktop. Your computer restarts automatically. You can register your computer with information about new...
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.../OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will display. If this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center. See "Toshiba voice contact" on page 233. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Getting Started Installing additional...
.../OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will display. If this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center. See "Toshiba voice contact" on page 233. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Getting Started Installing additional...
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... multi-function drive power is turned on. 2. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, visit the Toshiba Web site at toshiba.com. You may have both slots occupied. If this happens, let the modules cool to install a memory module under the following conditions. The computer is on . If you...
... multi-function drive power is turned on. 2. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, visit the Toshiba Web site at toshiba.com. You may have both slots occupied. If this happens, let the modules cool to install a memory module under the following conditions. The computer is on . If you...
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...Starting at the left or right side, carefully wedge the flat-head screwdriver between the Using a flat-head screwdriver to install a memory module. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 67 You will need a standard Phillips No.1 screwdriver and a small flat-head screwdriver to pry off . To avoid ... any cables connected to damage the display or circuit board. When removing the computer's power button panel to install additional memory, be careful not to the computer. 3 Open the display panel and remove the panel above the keyboard that contains the power button.
...Starting at the left or right side, carefully wedge the flat-head screwdriver between the Using a flat-head screwdriver to install a memory module. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 67 You will need a standard Phillips No.1 screwdriver and a small flat-head screwdriver to pry off . To avoid ... any cables connected to damage the display or circuit board. When removing the computer's power button panel to install additional memory, be careful not to the computer. 3 Open the display panel and remove the panel above the keyboard that contains the power button.
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Grasp the end of the panel and lift up until the panel comes free. 4 Remove the three screws that hold the keyboard in the center of the area exposed when the panel is positioned before you remove it. Removing the left keyboard screw The two-inch-long, propeller-shaped brace sits in place, and remove the keyboard retaining brace. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) panel and the surrounding housing. Observe how the propeller-shaped keyboard retaining brace is removed. Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping.
Grasp the end of the panel and lift up until the panel comes free. 4 Remove the three screws that hold the keyboard in the center of the area exposed when the panel is positioned before you remove it. Removing the left keyboard screw The two-inch-long, propeller-shaped brace sits in place, and remove the keyboard retaining brace. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) panel and the surrounding housing. Observe how the propeller-shaped keyboard retaining brace is removed. Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping.
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Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 69 Removing the right keyboard screw 5 Lift the keyboard and gently place it face down on the palm rest of the computer. Lifting the keyboard Removing the keyboard exposes the two memory slots, which are covered by a plastic sheet.
Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 69 Removing the right keyboard screw 5 Lift the keyboard and gently place it face down on the palm rest of the computer. Lifting the keyboard Removing the keyboard exposes the two memory slots, which are covered by a plastic sheet.
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Lifting the plastic covering the memory slots 70 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Covered memory slots Locating the covered memory module slots 6 Lift (but do not detach) the plastic sheet to expose the memory slots.
Lifting the plastic covering the memory slots 70 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Covered memory slots Locating the covered memory module slots 6 Lift (but do not detach) the plastic sheet to expose the memory slots.
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...the slots with the plastic sheet. Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up. Static electricity can damage the memory module. Inserting the memory module The clips on the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its antistatic ...packaging. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 71 7 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector (on the side you may cause memory access problems. 8 Insert the memory module in a slot and gently press it down into the computer)....
...the slots with the plastic sheet. Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up. Static electricity can damage the memory module. Inserting the memory module The clips on the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its antistatic ...packaging. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 71 7 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector (on the side you may cause memory access problems. 8 Insert the memory module in a slot and gently press it down into the computer)....
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... will snap down into place. 13 Reconnect any cables you removed. 14 Turn on page 74. 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down . When the panel is seated properly, as described in step 8, above the keyboard by doing the following: ❖ Fit the tabs... keyboard retaining brace and screws. 12 Replace the panel above . To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, see "Checking total memory" on the computer. 72 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 10 Replace the keyboard. To secure the keyboard, fit the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard...
... will snap down into place. 13 Reconnect any cables you removed. 14 Turn on page 74. 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down . When the panel is seated properly, as described in step 8, above the keyboard by doing the following: ❖ Fit the tabs... keyboard retaining brace and screws. 12 Replace the panel above . To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, see "Checking total memory" on the computer. 72 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 10 Replace the keyboard. To secure the keyboard, fit the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard...
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...Key To Continue If the computer hangs up the next time you turn the power on again. 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on . The memory module pops partially out of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Pulling the clips away from the...button and hold it on and data in Standby mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 73 Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 65. 2 Pull the clips away ...
...Key To Continue If the computer hangs up the next time you turn the power on again. 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on . The memory module pops partially out of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Pulling the clips away from the...button and hold it on and data in Standby mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 73 Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 65. 2 Pull the clips away ...
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...on the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel 74 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on page 65. Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up. Before you... handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its pin connector (on the side you can damage the memory module. Checking total memory When you add or remove memory, you insert into the computer). Static electricity can check that the computer has recognized the change.
...on the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel 74 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on page 65. Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up. Before you... handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its pin connector (on the side you can damage the memory module. Checking total memory When you add or remove memory, you insert into the computer). Static electricity can check that the computer has recognized the change.
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Connecting a printer You can purchase one of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. To connect a USB mouse, plug the mouse cable into one from a computer or electronics store. Otherwise, you can...and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory. 5 If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in pointing device. Alternatively, you need a suitable USB...
Connecting a printer You can purchase one of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. To connect a USB mouse, plug the mouse cable into one from a computer or electronics store. Otherwise, you can...and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory. 5 If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in pointing device. Alternatively, you need a suitable USB...
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... This feature saves your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you when the battery is running low. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. Your computer...
... This feature saves your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you when the battery is running low. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. Your computer...
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... file begins to play . mode button Operating system is If a CD is in the drive, the DVD begins to play . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in the drive, the operating system starts and the DVD begins to play . CD /DVD...
... file begins to play . mode button Operating system is If a CD is in the drive, the DVD begins to play . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in the drive, the operating system starts and the DVD begins to play . CD /DVD...
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... your computer, save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off the computer ❖ Standby, which saves the current operating state to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which saves the current operating state to the hard disk and powers off . If you with the network...
... your computer, save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off the computer ❖ Standby, which saves the current operating state to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which saves the current operating state to the hard disk and powers off . If you with the network...
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... if you left it first saves the current state of a domain. Restart command Restart is the most efficient mode if you will be away from memory. Hibernation command The Hibernation command powers off the computer, but automatically powers up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you...
... if you left it first saves the current state of a domain. Restart command Restart is the most efficient mode if you will be away from memory. Hibernation command The Hibernation command powers off the computer, but automatically powers up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you...
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... if the battery discharges while the computer is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the state in which you were using. Standby command The Standby command...
... if the battery discharges while the computer is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the state in which you were using. Standby command The Standby command...