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... Using the TouchPad 54 Scrolling with the TouchPad 55 Using the Control buttons 55 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 56 Installing additional memory (optional 57 Removing a memory module 61 Checking total memory 62 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 63 Connecting a local printer 64 Setting up your printer 65 Connecting an optional...
... Using the TouchPad 54 Scrolling with the TouchPad 55 Using the Control buttons 55 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 56 Installing additional memory (optional 57 Removing a memory module 61 Checking total memory 62 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 63 Connecting a local printer 64 Setting up your printer 65 Connecting an optional...
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... a user password 162 Disabling a user password 162 Setting a supervisor password 163 Deleting a supervisor password 164 Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 165 Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility ...... 166 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 170 Problems that are easy to fix 170 Problems ... conflict 176 A plan of action 176 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 178 Memory problems 180 Power and the batteries 181 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...
... a user password 162 Disabling a user password 162 Setting a supervisor password 163 Deleting a supervisor password 164 Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 165 Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility ...... 166 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 170 Problems that are easy to fix 170 Problems ... conflict 176 A plan of action 176 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 178 Memory problems 180 Power and the batteries 181 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...
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A window displays the message: "How will see the screen "Checking your Internet connectivity." See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an Internet connection, and you must attach the AC adapter. Your computer comes ...
A window displays the message: "How will see the screen "Checking your Internet connectivity." See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an Internet connection, and you must attach the AC adapter. Your computer comes ...
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... a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 63) ❖ Connect an external display device (see... cable and AC adapter Power cable 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 153) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate.
... a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 63) ❖ Connect an external display device (see... cable and AC adapter Power cable 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 153) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate.
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... computer, and for other product information, be used to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in various capacities (to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. There are...
... computer, and for other product information, be used to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in various capacities (to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. There are...
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...beep followed by two short beeps. do not try to step 3. 1 If the computer is on, click Start, Turn off computer. If you install a memory module that is on the computer. If the module is in slot B only. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is in slot A.... will be installed in slot B, there will be a long beep followed by a short beep. 58 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module. If you replace them. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use...
...beep followed by two short beeps. do not try to step 3. 1 If the computer is on, click Start, Turn off computer. If you install a memory module that is on the computer. If the module is in slot B only. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is in slot A.... will be installed in slot B, there will be a long beep followed by a short beep. 58 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module. If you replace them. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use...
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...3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 119. 6 Using a standard Phillips no.... 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Sample removing the memory module slot cover Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery.
...3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 119. 6 Using a standard Phillips no.... 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Sample removing the memory module slot cover Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery.
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...down on the side you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that you may have built up. The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you can damage ...the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its pin connector (on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. Sample inserting the memory module into position. Static electricity can retrieve them...
...down on the side you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that you may have built up. The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you can damage ...the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its pin connector (on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. Sample inserting the memory module into position. Static electricity can retrieve them...
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... has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory module 1 Complete steps 1-7 in step 10. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 61 Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 11 Replace the memory module slot cover. 12... now continue setting up . 3 Carefully pull the memory module diagonally to shut down the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the computer. 15 If the computer...
... has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory module 1 Complete steps 1-7 in step 10. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 61 Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 11 Replace the memory module slot cover. 12... now continue setting up . 3 Carefully pull the memory module diagonally to shut down the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the computer. 15 If the computer...
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... tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. 62 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Sample removing the memory module 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 11 through 14 in step 10 of "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer...
... tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. 62 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Sample removing the memory module 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 11 through 14 in step 10 of "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer...
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... the Windows XP Professional operating system 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 on page 99. Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn...
... the Windows XP Professional operating system 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 on page 99. Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn...
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... of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 86 for details. 77 See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Your work frequently. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. HINT...
... of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 86 for details. 77 See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Your work frequently. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. HINT...
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... the display panel. When you start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than restoring it again by closing the display panel, you left... after Shut down completely, but it first saves the current mode of the system is held on /off computer ❖ Restarting from memory. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than does Turn off light changes to green. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer ...
... the display panel. When you start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than restoring it again by closing the display panel, you left... after Shut down completely, but it first saves the current mode of the system is held on /off computer ❖ Restarting from memory. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than does Turn off light changes to green. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer ...
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... up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Stand by mode. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Turn off . The battery will be lost . Factors to the mode in which...
... up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Stand by mode. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Turn off . The battery will be lost . Factors to the mode in which...
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... the computer is powered off even when the AC adapter is extremely hot or cold. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to its full capacity, wait until it reaches room temperature. ❖ The battery is turned off . To recharge the RTC battery, connect the computer...
... the computer is powered off even when the AC adapter is extremely hot or cold. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to its full capacity, wait until it reaches room temperature. ❖ The battery is turned off . To recharge the RTC battery, connect the computer...
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... scratch or break the casing and do not drop, hit, or otherwise impact the battery. If your battery discharges fully, your battery power is in memory will be lost . Data in Standby mode. Also, do not twist or bend the battery pack. 119 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the...
... scratch or break the casing and do not drop, hit, or otherwise impact the battery. If your battery discharges fully, your battery power is in memory will be lost . Data in Standby mode. Also, do not twist or bend the battery pack. 119 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the...
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Your Satellite® A55 Series computer comes with one PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards: Type I cards-You can install one of these cards. a set ... to set of these cards.s TECHNICAL NOTE: For PCMCIA-compatible PC Cards, check the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. You can install one of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and the computer, and that makes hot...
Your Satellite® A55 Series computer comes with one PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards: Type I cards-You can install one of these cards. a set ... to set of these cards.s TECHNICAL NOTE: For PCMCIA-compatible PC Cards, check the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. You can install one of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and the computer, and that makes hot...
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... and memory settings ❖ Password-Allows you to configure the parallel port default settings (if applicable to your system) ❖ Display - Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in LCD display Allows you to set the user password and an owner string ❖ Parallel/Printer - 158 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA...
... and memory settings ❖ Password-Allows you to configure the parallel port default settings (if applicable to your system) ❖ Display - Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in LCD display Allows you to set the user password and an owner string ❖ Parallel/Printer - 158 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA...
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... you to change many of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant password - TECHNICAL NOTE: Toshiba recommends that you always have in shortterm memory to save anything you will lose data. To power down completely. You must enter the password before you...When you can work on password - Hibernation is not enabled and your files. Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Toshiba supports the several types of your battery fail. Setting passwords Setting a password leaves your open programs and files, to Hibernate. The...
... you to change many of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant password - TECHNICAL NOTE: Toshiba recommends that you always have in shortterm memory to save anything you will lose data. To power down completely. You must enter the password before you...When you can work on password - Hibernation is not enabled and your files. Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Toshiba supports the several types of your battery fail. Setting passwords Setting a password leaves your open programs and files, to Hibernate. The...
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... not work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is no diskette in the diskette drive. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours. For example: ❖ The operating system fails...
... not work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is no diskette in the diskette drive. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours. For example: ❖ The operating system fails...