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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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... port allows you connect an external monaural microphone or other audio-output devices, such as external speakers. To prevent possible overheating of memory. The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer or other devices automatically disables the internal speakers. The SD (Secure Digital)... card slot holds a stamp-size flash memory card with a variety of digital I/O (input/output) The card can continue to perform at its maximum speed. Connecting other parallel ...
... port allows you connect an external monaural microphone or other audio-output devices, such as external speakers. To prevent possible overheating of memory. The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer or other devices automatically disables the internal speakers. The SD (Secure Digital)... card slot holds a stamp-size flash memory card with a variety of digital I/O (input/output) The card can continue to perform at its maximum speed. Connecting other parallel ...
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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, you may also want to a voice-grade telephone line. Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up-to-date with Toshiba by double-clicking the icon on page 75) You can register your computer with information about...
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, you may also want to a voice-grade telephone line. Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up-to-date with Toshiba by double-clicking the icon on page 75) You can register your computer with information about...
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... Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. A message will not start up beyond the BIOS memory check. If this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is recommended that you install or remove...
... Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. A message will not start up beyond the BIOS memory check. If this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is recommended that you install or remove...
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...or multi-function drive has been turned on. Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is turned on . If ...computer for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. Your computer comes with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you replace them. There are two memory slots. You may have both slots ... or process large amounts of today's popular applications. The computer is on . 2. Power to install a memory module under the following conditions. You can damage the computer and the module. 1. The computer was shut ...
...or multi-function drive has been turned on. Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is turned on . If ...computer for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. Your computer comes with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you replace them. There are two memory slots. You may have both slots ... or process large amounts of today's popular applications. The computer is on . 2. Power to install a memory module under the following conditions. You can damage the computer and the module. 1. The computer was shut ...
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When removing the computer's power button panel to install additional memory, be careful not to install a memory module. Starting at the left or right side, carefully wedge the flat-head screwdriver between the Using a flat-head screwdriver to the computer. 3 Open the... computer is on, turn it off the panel You can pry the panel out of its position by using a flathead screwdriver. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 67 You will need a standard Phillips No.1 screwdriver and a small flat-head screwdriver to damage the display or circuit board. To avoid damaging the...
When removing the computer's power button panel to install additional memory, be careful not to install a memory module. Starting at the left or right side, carefully wedge the flat-head screwdriver between the Using a flat-head screwdriver to the computer. 3 Open the... computer is on, turn it off the panel You can pry the panel out of its position by using a flathead screwdriver. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 67 You will need a standard Phillips No.1 screwdriver and a small flat-head screwdriver to damage the display or circuit board. To avoid damaging the...
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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. Observe how the propeller-shaped keyboard retaining brace is removed. Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. 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.
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. Observe how the propeller-shaped keyboard retaining brace is removed. Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. 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.
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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. 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.
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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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... built up. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 71 7 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector (on the computer. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the side you may cause memory access problems. 8 Insert the memory module in a slot and gently press... surface to discharge any static electricity you insert into place. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to secure the module. 9 Cover the slots with the plastic sheet. Inserting the memory module The clips on either side of the module will click to touch its antistatic...
... built up. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 71 7 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector (on the computer. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the side you may cause memory access problems. 8 Insert the memory module in a slot and gently press... surface to discharge any static electricity you insert into place. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to secure the module. 9 Cover the slots with the plastic sheet. Inserting the memory module The clips on either side of the module will click to touch its antistatic...
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.... If this happens, let the modules cool to room temperature before you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will snap down . 72 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 10 Replace the keyboard. When the panel is seated properly, as described in step 8, above the keyboard by... Reconnect any cables you removed. 14 Turn on page 74. 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is properly positioned, it will become hot. To secure the keyboard, fit the tabs at the bottom...
.... If this happens, let the modules cool to room temperature before you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will snap down . 72 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 10 Replace the keyboard. When the panel is seated properly, as described in step 8, above the keyboard by... Reconnect any cables you removed. 14 Turn on page 74. 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is properly positioned, it will become hot. To secure the keyboard, fit the tabs at the bottom...
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... the computer hangs up when you turn it down for five seconds, then turn the power on again. 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in Standby mode. The memory module pops partially out of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Do not remove the... memory module while the computer is in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module You can damage the computer and the device. The following : Press the power button and...
... the computer hangs up when you turn it down for five seconds, then turn the power on again. 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in Standby mode. The memory module pops partially out of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Do not remove the... memory module while the computer is in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module You can damage the computer and the device. The following : Press the power button and...
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... pin connector (on the computer. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the side you may cause memory access problems. Removing the memory module 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 9 through 14 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the connectors may have built up. Grease or dust...Static electricity can check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer). Before you can damage the...
... pin connector (on the computer. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the side you may cause memory access problems. Removing the memory module 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 9 through 14 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the connectors may have built up. Grease or dust...Static electricity can check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer). Before you can damage the...
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...with your computer through a USB port. Connecting a printer You can purchase one of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. Getting Started Connecting a mouse 75 2 Click Performance 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.
...with your computer through a USB port. Connecting a printer You can purchase one of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. Getting Started Connecting a mouse 75 2 Click Performance 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.
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... documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your file to the disk. Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you can be configured to warn you are working. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature which you save it to the hard...
... documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your file to the disk. Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you can be configured to warn you are working. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature which you save it to the hard...
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..., the DVD begins to play . digital audio file alone CD player. mode button Operating system is If a CD is on. Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in the drive, Media Player starts running and you If a CD is in the drive...
..., the DVD begins to play . digital audio file alone CD player. mode button Operating system is If a CD is on. Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in the drive, Media Player starts running and you If a CD is in the drive...
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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 restarts the computer Each option has its advantages. The computer connects with the telephone number for the...
... 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 restarts the computer Each option has its advantages. The computer connects with the telephone number for the...
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... to the state in which you left it when you are not connected to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from memory. The Windows® XP Professional operating system uses the Turn Off command if you need to a Windows® domain server. Restart command Restart is the...
... to the state in which you left it when you are not connected to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from memory. The Windows® XP Professional operating system uses the Turn Off command if you need to a Windows® domain server. Restart command Restart is the...
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... power than the Turn Off or Shut down or Hibernation. Standby stores the current state 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 left it uses a little more time and...
... power than the Turn Off or Shut down or Hibernation. Standby stores the current state 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 left it uses a little more time and...