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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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Information on page 49. You'll need a special program to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. These components include, but are not limited to check for viruses. Ask your dealer or network administrator to a disk can use external ...
Information on page 49. You'll need a special program to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. These components include, but are not limited to check for viruses. Ask your dealer or network administrator to a disk can use external ...
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...your computer. Customer failure to use your software" on page 78) Adding external devices Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer, you opt not to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 75)...optional external diskette drive" on page 47. If you may also want to register at www.register.toshiba.com. See "Setting up your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at that time, you can either double-click the icon on your software first. Before...
...your computer. Customer failure to use your software" on page 78) Adding external devices Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer, you opt not to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 75)...optional external diskette drive" on page 47. If you may also want to register at www.register.toshiba.com. See "Setting up your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at that time, you can either double-click the icon on your software first. Before...
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... system may want to run most of data. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 65 5 Follow the on the computer. A memory module must be lost. If the module is in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for more than one printer, make sure the name is installed in... slot B only. Do not try to help you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using more information). If the...
... system may want to run most of data. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 65 5 Follow the on the computer. A memory module must be lost. If the module is in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for more than one printer, make sure the name is installed in... slot B only. Do not try to help you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using more information). If the...
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... while the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive power is turned on . The computer is on . 2. If you are adding memory after you replace them. Power to step 2. 1 Turn off the computer. If this happens, let the modules cool to room temperature before you have started ... DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on page 103. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. See "Turn Off or Shut down using Standby mode. 3. The computer was shut down command" on .
... while the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive power is turned on . The computer is on . 2. If you are adding memory after you replace them. Power to step 2. 1 Turn off the computer. If this happens, let the modules cool to room temperature before you have started ... DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on page 103. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. See "Turn Off or Shut down using Standby mode. 3. The computer was shut down command" on .
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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. Grasp the end of the panel ...and lift up until the panel comes free. 3 Remove the three screws that contains the power button. 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 brace...
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. Grasp the end of the panel ...and lift up until the panel comes free. 3 Remove the three screws that contains the power button. 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 brace...
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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 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.
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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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...metal surface to touch its antistatic packaging. Static electricity can damage the memory module. Lifting the plastic covering the memory slots 6 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector (on the side you may cause memory access problems. Grease or dust on the computer. To avoid damaging the... memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer). Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may...
...metal surface to touch its antistatic packaging. Static electricity can damage the memory module. Lifting the plastic covering the memory slots 6 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector (on the side you may cause memory access problems. Grease or dust on the computer. To avoid damaging the... memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer). Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may...
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...palm rest. After ensuring the cutout in the module aligns with the plastic sheet. 9 Replace the keyboard. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 71 7 Insert the memory module in the memory module slot, gently press the module down . To secure the keyboard, fit the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into... place. Inserting the memory module The clips on either side of the display and gently push down into the corresponding cutouts at the base of the module will click...
...palm rest. After ensuring the cutout in the module aligns with the plastic sheet. 9 Replace the keyboard. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 71 7 Insert the memory module in the memory module slot, gently press the module down . To secure the keyboard, fit the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into... place. Inserting the memory module The clips on either side of the display and gently push down into the corresponding cutouts at the base of the module will click...
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... with the computer turned on. The computer could hang up when you replace them. Removing a memory module If you turn the power on again. 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 in memory will become hot. Do not try to room temperature before you turn it on, perform the following message ... mode. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, see "Checking total memory" on page 74. 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down for a long time, the memory modules will be saved. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in step 7. 72 Getting...
... with the computer turned on. The computer could hang up when you replace them. Removing a memory module If you turn the power on again. 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 in memory will become hot. Do not try to room temperature before you turn it on, perform the following message ... mode. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, see "Checking total memory" on page 74. 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down for a long time, the memory modules will be saved. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in step 7. 72 Getting...
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... any static electricity you insert into the computer). Static electricity can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have built up. The memory module pops partially out of the slot. Grease or dust on the computer.... the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its pin connector (on the side you may cause memory access problems. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 73 2 Pull the...
... any static electricity you insert into the computer). Static electricity can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have built up. The memory module pops partially out of the slot. Grease or dust on the computer.... the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its pin connector (on the side you may cause memory access problems. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 73 2 Pull the...
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... 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 8 through 13 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. Checking total memory When you add or remove memory, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel 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...
... 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 8 through 13 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. Checking total memory When you add or remove memory, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel 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...
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... you have work in progress and 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 for your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to a domain server instead. Caring for a longer period, you...
... you have work in progress and 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 for your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to a domain server instead. Caring for a longer period, you...
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... your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. You will lose all unsaved work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you can be configured to the disk. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature which you save it to warn you are working...
... your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. You will lose all unsaved work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you can be configured to the disk. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature which you save it to warn you are working...
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... media player starts and the DVD begins to play . Operating system is running and you will need to log on . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is currently playing. CD/DVD and Digital audio modes The following chart describes CD/DVD mode...
... media player starts and the DVD begins to play . Operating system is running and you will need to log on . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is currently playing. CD/DVD and Digital audio modes The following chart describes CD/DVD mode...
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...; Hibernation, which saves the current operating state to the hard disk and powers off the computer ❖ Standby, which saves the current operating state to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer If you have your network administrator configure your work.
...; Hibernation, which saves the current operating state to the hard disk and powers off the computer ❖ Standby, which saves the current operating state to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer If you have your network administrator configure your work.
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...on page 109. 104 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts the computer down completely, but it from memory. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of...Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restoring it first saves the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to maintain the saved ...
...on page 109. 104 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts the computer down completely, but it from memory. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of...Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restoring it first saves the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to maintain the saved ...
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... indicating the machine is in Standby mode. The on/off computer window appears. The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the computer using the Windows® XP Pro operating system and are using the Standby command as follows: 1 Click Start, then Shut down...
... indicating the machine is in Standby mode. The on/off computer window appears. The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the computer using the Windows® XP Pro operating system and are using the Standby command as follows: 1 Click Start, then Shut down...