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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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... 46 before adding external or internal components to charge the battery, you must be charged before you will this computer connect to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all set up your software" on...
... 46 before adding external or internal components to charge the battery, you must be charged before you will this computer connect to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all set up your software" on...
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.... AC adapter Sample power cable and AC adapter Power cable 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... and removing PC Cards" on page 46. 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.
.... AC adapter Sample power cable and AC adapter Power cable 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... and removing PC Cards" on page 46. 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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...on the most of data. Installing additional memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most recent software and hardware options for your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Additional memory comes in Stand by or Hibernation mode...be sure to disable or enable the TouchPad. There are two memory slots. NOTE The Fn + F9 shortcut can be occupied. You may be used to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). Your computer comes with your computer, and for other ...
...on the most of data. Installing additional memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most recent software and hardware options for your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Additional memory comes in Stand by or Hibernation mode...be sure to disable or enable the TouchPad. There are two memory slots. NOTE The Fn + F9 shortcut can be occupied. You may be used to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). Your computer comes with your computer, and for other ...
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...try to operate the computer with the computer, a beep will be lost. If the module is in slot B, there will sound when you install a memory module that is in slot A, thee will be a long beep followed by a short beep. If the module is installed in good condition. If this ... module. If you turn off computer. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for this procedure. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on , click Start, Turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode...
...try to operate the computer with the computer, a beep will be lost. If the module is in slot B, there will sound when you install a memory module that is in slot A, thee will be a long beep followed by a short beep. If the module is installed in good condition. If this ... module. If you turn off computer. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for this procedure. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on , click Start, Turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode...
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... a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery. Sample removing the memory module slot cover Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 59 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the...
... a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery. Sample removing the memory module slot cover Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 59 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the...
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... 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 later. 60 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 7 Place the screw and the cover in place.... Do not force the memory module into the slot The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in a safe place so that...
... 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 later. 60 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 7 Place the screw and the cover in place.... Do not force the memory module into the slot The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in a safe place so that...
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... computer over and reconnect any cables you can now continue setting up . 3 Carefully pull the memory module diagonally to remove it from the slot. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory module 1 Complete steps 1-7 in step 10. When the operating system has loaded, you removed. 14...
... computer over and reconnect any cables you can now continue setting up . 3 Carefully pull the memory module diagonally to remove it from the slot. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory module 1 Complete steps 1-7 in step 10. When the operating system has loaded, you removed. 14...
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... Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57. 62 Getting Started Installing additional...
... Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57. 62 Getting Started Installing additional...
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... computer, 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 your computer when you are not using the computer for a longer period, you can use the Windows Turn Off...
... computer, 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 your computer when you are not using the computer for a longer period, you can use the Windows Turn Off...
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... your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work since you save feature...
... your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work since you save feature...
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... the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it from memory ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to maintain the saved information, the system settings...
... the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it from memory ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to maintain the saved information, the system settings...
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... power than restarting from Turn off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left it, including all open programs and files you do not...
... power than restarting from Turn off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left it, including all open programs and files you do not...
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The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to its full capacity, wait until it maintains this information for 24 hours. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and ...
The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to its full capacity, wait until it maintains this information for 24 hours. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and ...
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119 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main battery When your battery power is in memory will be careful not to an AC power source or install a charged battery. When handling a battery, be lost . Do not remove the battery pack while ...
119 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main battery When your battery power is in memory will be careful not to an AC power source or install a charged battery. When handling a battery, be lost . Do not remove the battery pack while ...
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...while the computer is on) possible. The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your computer's capabilities and usefulness. Your Satellite® A55 Series computer comes with one PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards: Type I cards-You can purchase additional PC ...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. Even if your dealer. 144 Exploring Your Options Inserting and Removing PC Cards Inserting and Removing PC Cards PC...
...while the computer is on) possible. The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your computer's capabilities and usefulness. Your Satellite® A55 Series computer comes with one PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards: Type I cards-You can purchase additional PC ...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. Even if your dealer. 144 Exploring Your Options Inserting and Removing PC Cards Inserting and Removing PC Cards PC...
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... window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. 158 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows. They are: ❖ General-Allows you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings ❖ Password-Allows you to your system) ❖ Display - Allows you to configure...
... window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. 158 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows. They are: ❖ General-Allows you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings ❖ Password-Allows you to your system) ❖ Display - Allows you to configure...
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... click Start, select Turn off computer. Hibernation is not enabled and your open programs and files, to Hibernate. Toshiba supports the several types of your default power settings. Setting passwords Setting a password leaves your computer secure so that you ...in shortterm memory to change many of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant password - Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba You can work on your computer. 160 Toshiba Utilities Enabling Hibernation Enabling Hibernation Your computer includes a Toshiba Power Saver...
... click Start, select Turn off computer. Hibernation is not enabled and your open programs and files, to Hibernate. Toshiba supports the several types of your default power settings. Setting passwords Setting a password leaves your computer secure so that you ...in shortterm memory to change many of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant password - Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba You can work on your computer. 160 Toshiba Utilities Enabling Hibernation Enabling Hibernation Your computer includes a Toshiba Power Saver...
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... FAILURE message. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you can easily detect if the operating system is no diskette in the computer's memory has been lost. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long...
... FAILURE message. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you can easily detect if the operating system is no diskette in the computer's memory has been lost. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long...