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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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... see the screen "Checking your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to charge the battery, you will this computer connect 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 be charged before adding external or internal...
... see the screen "Checking your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to charge the battery, you will this computer connect 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 be charged before adding external or internal...
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Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or 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 (... 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. Before starting to use your...
Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or 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 (... 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. Before starting to use your...
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... comes with your computer, and for your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Installing additional memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). There are two memory slots. You may be sure to run most recent software and...
... comes with your computer, and for your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Installing additional memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). There are two memory slots. You may be sure to run most recent software and...
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... by two short beeps. In this procedure. otherwise, skip to operate the computer with the computer, a beep will sound when you install a memory module that is on , click Start, Turn off computer. If the module is on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off ... computer and remove the incompatible module. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 58 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be...
... by two short beeps. In this procedure. otherwise, skip to operate the computer with the computer, a beep will sound when you install a memory module that is on , click Start, Turn off computer. If the module is on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off ... computer and remove the incompatible module. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 58 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be...
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... 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 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 59 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Close the display panel and...
... 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 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 59 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Close the display panel and...
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... surface to touch its pin connector (on the side you insert into place. 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 the gold connector bar... slot, fit the module into the socket. 10 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap 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. Sample inserting the...
... surface to touch its pin connector (on the side you insert into place. 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 the gold connector bar... slot, fit the module into the socket. 10 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap 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. Sample inserting the...
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...cables you can 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. When the operating system has loaded, ...removed. 14 Turn on the computer. 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized the...
...cables you can 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. When the operating system has loaded, ...removed. 14 Turn on the computer. 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized the...
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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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... the computer, you have three options to a network, use and result in use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off your computer when you can use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the...
... the computer, you have three options to a network, use and result in use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off your computer when you can use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the...
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Your work " on page 86 for details. 77 This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out ...
Your work " on page 86 for details. 77 This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out ...
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... a little more time and battery power to 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 first saves the current mode of the computer to the... for Hibernation 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it from memory.
... a little more time and battery power to 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 first saves the current mode of the computer to the... for Hibernation 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it from memory.
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... Using Standby Mode Using Standby Mode Standby mode places the computer into a power-saving state. If the battery discharges, your data will eventually discharge in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Turn off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...
... Using Standby Mode Using Standby Mode Standby mode places the computer into a power-saving state. If the battery discharges, your data will eventually discharge in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Turn off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...
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... by computer model. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off . The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is powered off even when the AC adapter is almost completely discharged. If the RTC battery is extremely hot...
... by computer model. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off . The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is powered off even when the AC adapter is almost completely discharged. If the RTC battery is extremely hot...
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... the battery pack. When handling a battery, be lost . 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. Data in Standby mode.
... the battery pack. When handling a battery, be lost . 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. Data in Standby mode.
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...one 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 these cards. a set up and use the files included in the operating system. ...Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard (or later). Other cards may work with your dealer. Your Satellite® A55 Series computer comes with its own version of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and the computer, and that makes hot...
...one 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 these cards. a set up and use the files included in the operating system. ...Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard (or later). Other cards may work with your dealer. Your Satellite® A55 Series computer comes with its own version of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and the computer, and that makes hot...
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...settings (if applicable to change various default settings for the built-in LCD display Then click the Toshiba HWSetup icon. 158 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows. To access it, open the Start menu, click Control Panel..., then Printers and Other Hardware. Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. Allows you to set the user password and an owner string ❖ Parallel/...
...settings (if applicable to change various default settings for the built-in LCD display Then click the Toshiba HWSetup icon. 158 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows. To access it, open the Start menu, click Control Panel..., then Printers and Other Hardware. Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. Allows you to set the user password and an owner string ❖ Parallel/...
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... computer secure so that causes your system to save anything you have the Hibernation option enabled. 160 Toshiba Utilities Enabling Hibernation Enabling Hibernation Your computer includes a Toshiba Power Saver utility that you always have in shortterm memory to the hard disk drive should your computer. Secures your computer: ❖ An instant password - You...
... computer secure so that causes your system to save anything you have the Hibernation option enabled. 160 Toshiba Utilities Enabling Hibernation Enabling Hibernation Your computer includes a Toshiba Power Saver utility that you always have in shortterm memory to the hard disk drive should your computer. Secures your computer: ❖ An instant password - You...
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... not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any key to continue. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on page 181. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the...
... not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any key to continue. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on page 181. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the...