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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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... from objects that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. You'll need a special program to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Ask your dealer or network administrator to "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Your computer contains...
... from objects that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. You'll need a special program to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Ask your dealer or network administrator to "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Your computer contains...
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Adding external devices Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 75) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a ... diskette drive" on page 78) Customer failure to register at www.register.toshiba.com. Before starting to a voice-grade telephone line. To register online, your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at that time, you opt not to complete Product Registration will...
Adding external devices Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 75) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a ... diskette drive" on page 78) Customer failure to register at www.register.toshiba.com. Before starting to a voice-grade telephone line. To register online, your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at that time, you opt not to complete Product Registration will...
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...in slot B, there will sound when you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module. If the module is incompatible with the computer, a beep will be lost. In...a short beep. Do not try to operate the computer with enough memory to help you install a memory module that is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be installed 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, there will sound when you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module. If the module is incompatible with the computer, a beep will be lost. In...a short beep. Do not try to operate the computer with enough memory to help you install a memory module that is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for more than one printer, make sure the name is installed...
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..., use the computer, begin at step 1, otherwise skip to use a standard Phillips no . 0 (zero) screwdriver and a small flat-head screwdriver to install a memory module under the following conditions. If this happens, let the modules cool to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on . 2. Power...you replace them. See "Turn Off or Shut down using Standby mode. 3. The computer is on page 103. If you are adding memory after you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. The computer was shut down command" on . Do not try to install...
..., use the computer, begin at step 1, otherwise skip to use a standard Phillips no . 0 (zero) screwdriver and a small flat-head screwdriver to install a memory module under the following conditions. If this happens, let the modules cool to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on . 2. Power...you replace them. See "Turn Off or Shut down using Standby mode. 3. The computer is on page 103. If you are adding memory after you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. The computer was shut down command" on . Do not try to install...
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... 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. Starting at the left or...
... 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. Starting at the left or...
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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. Removing a keyboard screw Observe how the keyboard retaining brace is removed.
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. Removing a keyboard screw Observe how the keyboard retaining brace is removed.
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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. 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.
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...the side you may cause memory access problems. Grease or dust on the computer. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to expose the memory slots. Static electricity can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors ...may have built up. 70 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5 Lift (but ...
...the side you may cause memory access problems. Grease or dust on the computer. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to expose the memory slots. Static electricity can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors ...may have built up. 70 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5 Lift (but ...
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... must be seated flush or the keyboard retaining brace won't seat correctly. 10 Fasten the keyboard with the plastic sheet. 9 Replace the keyboard. Inserting the memory module The clips on either side of the module will click to secure the module. 8 Cover the slots with the keyboard retaining brace and screws... into corresponding cutouts at the top of the keyboard. ❖ Fit the tabs at the top of the computer's palm rest. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 71 7 Insert the memory module in the memory module slot, gently press the module down .
... must be seated flush or the keyboard retaining brace won't seat correctly. 10 Fasten the keyboard with the plastic sheet. 9 Replace the keyboard. Inserting the memory module The clips on either side of the module will click to secure the module. 8 Cover the slots with the keyboard retaining brace and screws... into corresponding cutouts at the top of the keyboard. ❖ Fit the tabs at the top of the computer's palm rest. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 71 7 Insert the memory module in the memory module slot, gently press the module down .
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... you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and hold it down for a long time, the memory modules will not be lost. 72 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) When the panel is properly positioned, it on page 74. 13 If the computer does not recognize the...cases, the Standby configuration will become hot. You can damage the computer and the device. If this happens, let the modules cool to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the computer. Do not try to room temperature before you use the computer for five seconds until the power...
... you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and hold it down for a long time, the memory modules will not be lost. 72 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) When the panel is properly positioned, it on page 74. 13 If the computer does not recognize the...cases, the Standby configuration will become hot. You can damage the computer and the device. If this happens, let the modules cool to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the computer. Do not try to room temperature before you use the computer for five seconds until the power...
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...module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch 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 have built up. Static electricity can damage the memory module. The memory module pops partially out of the slot. Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the...
...module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch 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 have built up. Static electricity can damage the memory module. The memory module pops partially out of the slot. Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the...
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... the keyboard and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described 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. 74 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Removing the memory module 4 Complete the procedure by following...
... the keyboard and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described 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. 74 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Removing the memory module 4 Complete the procedure by following...
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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 This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to a domain server...
... 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 This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to a domain server...
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... you can be configured to warn you must restart your computer, or your file to the disk. See your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you are working. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See "Setting battery alarms...
... you can be configured to warn you must restart your computer, or your file to the disk. See your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you are working. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See "Setting battery alarms...
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... starts and the digital audio files begin 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. 94 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive The stop...
... starts and the digital audio files begin 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. 94 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive The stop...
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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 saves the current operating state to choose from: ❖ Turn Off or Shut down the Windows®...
... 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 saves the current operating state to choose from: ❖ Turn Off or Shut down the Windows®...
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...; When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from the hard disk instead of the computer 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. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from where you left it . For information...
...; When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from the hard disk instead of the computer 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. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from where you left it . For information...
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... the computer using the Standby command as follows: 1 Click Start, then Shut down. The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light ( ) blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode.
... the computer using the Standby command as follows: 1 Click Start, then Shut down. The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light ( ) blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode.