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... display panel 52 Turning on the power 53 Activating the power-on password 54 Using the TouchPad 55 Using TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 58 Setting up a printer 62 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 75 Using external...
... display panel 52 Turning on the power 53 Activating the power-on password 54 Using the TouchPad 55 Using TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 58 Setting up a printer 62 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 75 Using external...
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... program or document ... 191 Viewing existing key assignments 193 Changing or removing existing key assignments 193 Hotkey utility 193 TOSHIBA Console 194 Customize Your Computer 195 Security 196 Power Management 196 Toshiba Hardware Setup 198 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 201 Problems that are easy to fix 201 Problems when you ...help you 206 Resolving a hardware conflict 207 A plan of action 207 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 208 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 210 Memory module problems 212 Power and the batteries 213 Keyboard problems 214
... program or document ... 191 Viewing existing key assignments 193 Changing or removing existing key assignments 193 Hotkey utility 193 TOSHIBA Console 194 Customize Your Computer 195 Security 196 Power Management 196 Toshiba Hardware Setup 198 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 201 Problems that are easy to fix 201 Problems when you ...help you 206 Resolving a hardware conflict 207 A plan of action 207 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 208 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 210 Memory module problems 212 Power and the batteries 213 Keyboard problems 214
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... to your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. To use it is active. You'll need a special program to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is reading from or writing to be charged before adding external or internal...
... to your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. To use it is active. You'll need a special program to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is reading from or writing to be charged before adding external or internal...
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... Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer process of your computer. See "Setting up your software" on page 78) Before starting to use your computer, you can either double-click the icon on your desktop or go to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65... Registration will not diminish Customer rights under this limited Warranty." If you opt not to register at that time, you may also want to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com. 48 Getting Started Setting up your software first.
... Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer process of your computer. See "Setting up your software" on page 78) Before starting to use your computer, you can either double-click the icon on your desktop or go to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65... Registration will not diminish Customer rights under this limited Warranty." If you opt not to register at that time, you may also want to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com. 48 Getting Started Setting up your software first.
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...enough to help you turn on -screen instructions. Your computer comes with a memory module in slot B, there will be a long beep followed by a short beep. Additional memory comes in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for more than one printer, make sure the name is in slot... B only. HINT: If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is installed in slot A, there...
...enough to help you turn on -screen instructions. Your computer comes with a memory module in slot B, there will be a long beep followed by a short beep. Additional memory comes in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for more than one printer, make sure the name is in slot... B only. HINT: If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is installed in slot A, there...
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... condition. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips no . 0 (zero) screwdriver and a small flat-head screwdriver to install a memory module under the following conditions. Power to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on . 2. The computer is turned on . If ... can damage the computer and the module. 1. The operating system turns off the computer via the Start menu. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) If you use the computer, begin at step 1, otherwise skip to room temperature before you have started to use the computer for...
... condition. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips no . 0 (zero) screwdriver and a small flat-head screwdriver to install a memory module under the following conditions. Power to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on . 2. The computer is turned on . If ... can damage the computer and the module. 1. The operating system turns off the computer via the Start menu. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) If you use the computer, begin at step 1, otherwise skip to room temperature before you have started to use the computer for...
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... board. Starting at the left or right side, carefully wedge the flat-head screwdriver between the panel and the surrounding housing. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 67 2 Open the display panel and remove the panel above the keyboard that hold the keyboard in place, and remove the keyboard retaining ...up until the panel comes free. 3 Remove the three screws that contains the power button. When removing the computer's power button panel to install additional memory, be careful not to pry off the panel You can pry off the panel by using a flat-head screwdriver.
... board. Starting at the left or right side, carefully wedge the flat-head screwdriver between the panel and the surrounding housing. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 67 2 Open the display panel and remove the panel above the keyboard that hold the keyboard in place, and remove the keyboard retaining ...up until the panel comes free. 3 Remove the three screws that contains the power button. When removing the computer's power button panel to install additional memory, be careful not to pry off the panel You can pry off the panel by using a flat-head screwdriver.
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68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Removing the panel above the keyboard The brace sits in the center of the area exposed when the panel is positioned before you remove it. Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. Observe how the keyboard retaining brace is removed. Removing a keyboard screw
68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Removing the panel above the keyboard The brace sits in the center of the area exposed when the panel is positioned before you remove it. Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. Observe how the keyboard retaining brace is removed. Removing a keyboard screw
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Covered memory module slots Locating the covered memory module slots 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 4 Lift the keyboard and gently place it face down on the palm rest of the computer.
Covered memory module slots Locating the covered memory module slots 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 4 Lift the keyboard and gently place it face down on the palm rest of the computer.
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... may have built up. Lifting the plastic covering the memory slots 6 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. 70 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5 Lift (but don't detach) the plastic sheet...
... may have built up. Lifting the plastic covering the memory slots 6 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. 70 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5 Lift (but don't detach) the plastic sheet...
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Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 71 7 Insert the memory module in the module aligns with the keyboard retaining brace and screws. 11 Replace the panel above ... at the top of the keyboard. ❖ Fit the tabs at the top of the panel into place. Inserting the memory module The clips on either side of the computer's palm rest. To secure the keyboard, fit the tabs at the bottom... the keyboard retaining brace won't seat correctly. 10 Fasten the keyboard with the tab in the memory module slot, gently press the module down . After ensuring the cutout in a slot.
Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 71 7 Insert the memory module in the module aligns with the keyboard retaining brace and screws. 11 Replace the panel above ... at the top of the keyboard. ❖ Fit the tabs at the top of the panel into place. Inserting the memory module The clips on either side of the computer's palm rest. To secure the keyboard, fit the tabs at the bottom... the keyboard retaining brace won't seat correctly. 10 Fasten the keyboard with the tab in the memory module slot, gently press the module down . After ensuring the cutout in a slot.
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... Standby mode. In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will not be lost. You can damage the computer and the device. Removing a memory module If you use the computer for five seconds until the power turns off, then turn the power on page 74. 13 If the computer... room temperature before you turn it on . The following : Press the power button and hold it down for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. 72 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) When the panel is properly positioned, it will snap down into place. 12 Turn on page 65.
... Standby mode. In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will not be lost. You can damage the computer and the device. Removing a memory module If you use the computer for five seconds until the power turns off, then turn the power on page 74. 13 If the computer... room temperature before you turn it on . The following : Press the power button and hold it down for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. 72 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) When the panel is properly positioned, it will snap down into place. 12 Turn on page 65.
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... a grounded metal surface to touch its pin connector (on the connectors may have built up. The memory module pops partially out of the slot. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer). Grease or dust on... the side you may cause memory access problems. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 73 2 Pull the clips away from the slot. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer. Static electricity can damage the...
... a grounded metal surface to touch its pin connector (on the connectors may have built up. The memory module pops partially out of the slot. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer). Grease or dust on... the side you may cause memory access problems. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 73 2 Pull the clips away from the slot. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer. Static electricity can damage the...
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... 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 "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. 74 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Removing the memory module 4 Complete the procedure by...
... 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 "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. 74 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Removing the memory module 4 Complete the procedure by...
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... the Shut down command if you are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off the computer while any drive is in progress and are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and...
... the Shut down command if you are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off the computer while any drive is in progress and are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and...
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... the disk. See 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. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are...
... the disk. See 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. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are...
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... up and you press Play/ Pause CD /DVD mode If an audio CD is on before being able to play . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in the drive, the media player starts and the DVD begins to log on . 94...
... up and you press Play/ Pause CD /DVD mode If an audio CD is on before being able to play . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in the drive, the media player starts and the DVD begins to log on . 94...
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... sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-inuse light are off the computer ❖ Standby, which saves the current operating state to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer When you power down the computer, you have your network administrator configure your work...
... sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-inuse light are off the computer ❖ Standby, which saves the current operating state to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer When you power down the computer, you have your network administrator configure your work...
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...uses no data is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restoring it from memory. For more information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ ...Because the state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in which ...
...uses no data is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restoring it from memory. For more information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ ...Because the state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in which ...
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... of a domain, power off the computer using the Standby command as follows: 1 Click Start, then Shut down list of all open programs and files to memory, turns off computer window 2 Click Stand By. Sample Turn off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The computer saves the state of options...
... of a domain, power off the computer using the Standby command as follows: 1 Click Start, then Shut down list of all open programs and files to memory, turns off computer window 2 Click Stand By. Sample Turn off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The computer saves the state of options...