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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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...; Keep the computer and disks away from the Internet. Information on page 49. To use it is stored magnetically. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Occasionally, even new programs you buy from or writing to check for viruses. 46 Getting Started Setting up your software" before you...
...; Keep the computer and disks away from the Internet. Information on page 49. To use it is stored magnetically. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Occasionally, even new programs you buy from or writing to check for viruses. 46 Getting Started Setting up your software" before you...
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... will not diminish Customer rights under this limited Warranty." Adding external devices Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer. See "Setting up your desktop or go to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 75) ❖ Connect... Started Setting up your computer process of your software first. If you opt not to register at that time, you may also want to the Toshiba Web site at www.register...
... will not diminish Customer rights under this limited Warranty." Adding external devices Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer. See "Setting up your desktop or go to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 75) ❖ Connect... Started Setting up your computer process of your software first. If you opt not to register at that time, you may also want to the Toshiba Web site at www.register...
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...two short beeps. You may have both slots occupied. If you turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module. Your computer comes with a memory module in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. There are using the Start menu. If the module is in slot B only.... that is incompatible with the computer, a beep will sound when you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in slot A. Additional memory comes in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for more than one printer, make sure the name is installed in slot A, there will be...
...two short beeps. You may have both slots occupied. If you turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module. Your computer comes with a memory module in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. There are using the Start menu. If the module is in slot B only.... that is incompatible with the computer, a beep will sound when you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in slot A. Additional memory comes in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for more than one printer, make sure the name is installed in slot A, there will be...
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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. See "Turn Off or Shut down using Standby mode. 3. The computer is on . If this happens, let the ... The operating system turns off the computer via the Start menu. Power to room temperature before you replace them. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) If you have started to use the computer, begin at step 1, otherwise skip to step 2. 1 Turn off the computer. ...
...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. See "Turn Off or Shut down using Standby mode. 3. The computer is on . If this happens, let the ... The operating system turns off the computer via the Start menu. Power to room temperature before you replace them. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) If you have started to use the computer, begin at step 1, otherwise skip to step 2. 1 Turn off the computer. ...
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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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Observe how the keyboard retaining brace is removed. Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. 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. Removing a keyboard screw
Observe how the keyboard retaining brace is removed. Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. 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. 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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..., be careful not to touch its antistatic packaging. 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 to discharge any static ...electricity you insert into the computer). Static electricity can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up. Lifting the plastic covering the memory slots 6 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector (on the computer. Before you handle ...
..., be careful not to touch its antistatic packaging. 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 to discharge any static ...electricity you insert into the computer). Static electricity can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up. Lifting the plastic covering the memory slots 6 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector (on the computer. Before you handle ...
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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 corresponding cutouts at the ...top of the module will click to secure the module. 8 Cover the slots with the plastic sheet. 9 Replace the keyboard. Inserting the memory module The clips on either side of the computer's palm rest. The tabs must be seated flush or the keyboard retaining brace won't seat correctly...
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 corresponding cutouts at the ...top of the module will click to secure the module. 8 Cover the slots with the plastic sheet. 9 Replace the keyboard. Inserting the memory module The clips on either side of the computer's palm rest. The tabs must be seated flush or the keyboard retaining brace won't seat correctly...
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... either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will become hot. If this happens, let the modules cool to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in memory will be saved. The computer could hang up when you turn the power on again. 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 in... "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. Removing a memory module If you use the computer for five seconds until the power turns off, then turn it on the computer. To verify that...
... either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will become hot. If this happens, let the modules cool to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in memory will be saved. The computer could hang up when you turn the power on again. 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 in... "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. Removing a memory module If you use the computer for five seconds until the power turns off, then turn it on the computer. To verify that...
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... or on the side you insert into the computer). Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the memory module. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 73 2 Pull the clips away from the slot. Grease or dust on the connectors may have ...built up. Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you may cause memory access problems. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you handle the module, touch a grounded metal ...
... or on the side you insert into the computer). Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the memory module. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 73 2 Pull the clips away from the slot. Grease or dust on the connectors may have ...built up. Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you may cause memory access problems. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you handle the module, touch a grounded metal ...
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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 a longer period, you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off the computer while any drive is in...
... 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 a longer period, you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off the computer while any drive is in...
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Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you can be configured to warn you are working. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and ...
Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you can be configured to warn you are working. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and ...
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Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is on before being able to play . CD/DVD and Digital audio modes The following chart ...
Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is on before being able to play . CD/DVD and Digital audio modes The following chart ...
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... or Network Connections. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. The computer connects with the telephone number for the dial-up connection, have a number of options to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer When you power down , which power off the computer ❖ Hibernation, which saves the...
... or Network Connections. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. The computer connects with the telephone number for the dial-up connection, have a number of options to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer When you power down , which power off the computer ❖ Hibernation, which saves the...
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... and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restoring it from memory. Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from the hard disk instead of... memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer ...
... and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restoring it from memory. Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from the hard disk instead of... memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer ...
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... system and are a member of options. 3 Click OK. The Shut Down window appears. The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off computer window appears. 113 Learning the Basics Using Standby The Turn off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. Sample Turn off...
... system and are a member of options. 3 Click OK. The Shut Down window appears. The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off computer window appears. 113 Learning the Basics Using Standby The Turn off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. Sample Turn off...