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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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... shown The 3.5 mm headphone jack lets you to perform at its maximum speed. The SD (Secure Digital) card slot holds a stamp-size flash memory card with a variety of memory. The cooling vents prevent the computer's central processing unit (CPU) from overheating so that it play on your computer. The 3.5 mm microphone jack...
... shown The 3.5 mm headphone jack lets you to perform at its maximum speed. The SD (Secure Digital) card slot holds a stamp-size flash memory card with a variety of memory. The cooling vents prevent the computer's central processing unit (CPU) from overheating so that it play on your computer. The 3.5 mm microphone jack...
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56 Getting Started Setting up your computer 4 Click Finish to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 75) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "...computer, you may also want to continue. Adding external devices Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your computer lets Toshiba keep you . Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your desktop. You can register your computer with information about new products and upgrades...
56 Getting Started Setting up your computer 4 Click Finish to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 75) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "...computer, you may also want to continue. Adding external devices Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your computer lets Toshiba keep you . Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your desktop. You can register your computer with information about new products and upgrades...
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... be installed in slot B only. If this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 65 3 Click Mouse Properties. Do not try to operate the computer with invalid memory, the system will beep and will display. Your computer is appropriate...Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. When additional memory is added, or original memory replaced, it is replaced with a memory module in slot A. See "Toshiba voice contact" on page 233. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the TouchPAD...
... be installed in slot B only. If this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 65 3 Click Mouse Properties. Do not try to operate the computer with invalid memory, the system will beep and will display. Your computer is appropriate...Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. When additional memory is added, or original memory replaced, it is replaced with a memory module in slot A. See "Toshiba voice contact" on page 233. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the TouchPAD...
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... room temperature before you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is turned on . The computer was shut down using Standby mode. ...3. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, visit the Toshiba Web site at toshiba.com. You can damage the computer and the module. 1. Your computer comes with enough memory to install a memory module under the following conditions. The computer is...
... room temperature before you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is turned on . The computer was shut down using Standby mode. ...3. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, visit the Toshiba Web site at toshiba.com. You can damage the computer and the module. 1. Your computer comes with enough memory to install a memory module under the following conditions. The computer is...
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... command" 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 the computer. 3 Open the display panel and...the keyboard that is in good condition. 1 If the computer is on page 103. 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected 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 damage the display...
... command" 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 the computer. 3 Open the display panel and...the keyboard that is in good condition. 1 If the computer is on page 103. 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected 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 damage the display...
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Observe how the propeller-shaped keyboard retaining brace is removed. Removing the left keyboard screw The two-inch-long, propeller-shaped brace sits in place, and remove the keyboard retaining brace. Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. 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. Removing the left keyboard screw The two-inch-long, propeller-shaped brace sits in place, and remove the keyboard retaining brace. Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. 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.
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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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... Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal 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. 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). Grease or dust...
... Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal 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. 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). Grease or dust...
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... happens, let the modules cool to room temperature before you removed. 14 Turn on page 74. 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down . To secure the keyboard, fit the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into place. 13 Reconnect any cables you replace them.... To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, see "Checking total memory" on the computer. Removing a memory module If you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will snap down into the corresponding slots at the top of the display and gently...
... happens, let the modules cool to room temperature before you removed. 14 Turn on page 74. 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down . To secure the keyboard, fit the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into place. 13 Reconnect any cables you replace them.... To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, see "Checking total memory" on the computer. Removing a memory module If you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will snap down into the corresponding slots at the top of the display and gently...
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... not be lost. The computer could hang up when you turn the power on again. 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on . The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs ...it on and data in Standby mode. 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 from the memory module In either of the slot. The memory module pops partially out of the above cases, the Standby ...
... not be lost. The computer could hang up when you turn the power on again. 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on . The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs ...it on and data in Standby mode. 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 from the memory module In either of the slot. The memory module pops partially out of the above cases, the Standby ...
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... static electricity 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. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the side ...connector (on the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel Checking total memory When you add or remove memory, you insert into the computer). 74 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot. Static electricity can check that...
... static electricity 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. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the side ...connector (on the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel Checking total memory When you add or remove memory, you insert into the computer). 74 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot. Static electricity can check that...
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... may want to the computer's parallel port. Otherwise, you can purchase one of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. Connecting a USB printer To achieve the connection, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to your printer....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. Connecting a mouse...
... may want to the computer's parallel port. Otherwise, you can purchase one of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. Connecting a USB printer To achieve the connection, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to your printer....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. Connecting a mouse...
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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 are working. See your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs...
.... 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 are working. See your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs...
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.... audio file begins to play . CD /DVD mode Digital audio mode Power is off and you 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 press the power turns off. 94...
.... audio file begins to play . CD /DVD mode Digital audio mode Power is off and you 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 press the power turns off. 94...
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... administrator. If you with the network. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these options to power down your computer, save your mind and decide to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer Each option has its advantages. Powering down the computer When you power down the...
... administrator. If you with the network. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these options to power down your computer, save your mind and decide to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer Each option has its advantages. Powering down the computer When you power down the...
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... most efficient mode if you are retained indefinitely. Use it when you need to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from memory. Since Hibernation does not require power to the hard disk. Hibernation command The Hibernation command powers off the computer. The Windows® XP Professional operating...
... most efficient mode if you are retained indefinitely. Use it when you need to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from memory. Since Hibernation does not require power to the hard disk. Hibernation command The Hibernation command powers off the computer. The Windows® XP Professional operating...
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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 Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Standby...
... 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 Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Standby...