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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 moment while checking for an Internet connection, and you must attach the AC adapter. These components include, but are not limited 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. 1 From...
... a moment while checking for an Internet connection, and you must attach the AC adapter. These components include, but are not limited 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. 1 From...
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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 (... 46. Before starting to use your software. 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. See "Setting up 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 (... 46. Before starting to use your software. 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. See "Setting up your...
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...computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Depending on your computer, and for other product information, be lost. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on the most of data. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the ...amounts of today's popular applications. You may be used to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 57 9 Close the Control Panel window. Additional memory comes in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will be sure to disable...
...computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Depending on your computer, and for other product information, be lost. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on the most of data. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the ...amounts of today's popular applications. You may be used to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 57 9 Close the Control Panel window. Additional memory comes in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will be sure to disable...
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...If the computer is on, click Start, Turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module. otherwise, skip to room temperature before you install a memory module that is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. In this case, turn on , begin at step 1; You need a standard... Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is incompatible with a memory module in slot A, thee will be a long beep followed by two short beeps. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for this procedure...
...If the computer is on, click Start, Turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module. otherwise, skip to room temperature before you install a memory module that is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. In this case, turn on , begin at step 1; You need a standard... Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is incompatible with a memory module in slot A, thee will be a long beep followed by two short beeps. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for this procedure...
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..., 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. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 59 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer...
..., 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. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 59 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer...
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... slot Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its edges so that you can damage the memory module. Sample inserting the memory module into position. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in a safe place so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, fit the... module into the socket. 10 Gently press down on the side you may have built up. The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new...
... slot Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its edges so that you can damage the memory module. Sample inserting the memory module into position. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in a safe place so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, fit the... module into the socket. 10 Gently press down on the side you may have built up. The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new...
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...remove it from the slot. When the operating system has loaded, you removed. 14 Turn on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 11 Replace the memory module slot cover. 12 Retighten the screws. 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any 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. Grease or dust on the computer. ...
...remove it from the slot. When the operating system has loaded, you removed. 14 Turn on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 11 Replace the memory module slot cover. 12 Retighten the screws. 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any 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. Grease or dust on the computer. ...
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... 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 has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start... Performance and 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...
... 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 has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start... Performance and 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...
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... the computer" on the computer again, you are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have three options to turn off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off the computer while any drive is off) to recharge the main battery. For more information, see "Powering down when...
... the computer" on the computer again, you are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have three options to turn off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off the computer while any drive is off) to recharge the main battery. For more information, see "Powering down when...
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... activated. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. See your file to the disk. See "Saving your 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 " on page 86 for...
... activated. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. See your file to the disk. See "Saving your 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 " on page 86 for...
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Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than from memory ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off light changes to green. Since Hibernation mode does not ...require power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than restoring it from memory. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it again by closing the display panel, you can start up again, press the power...
Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than from memory ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off light changes to green. Since Hibernation mode does not ...require power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than restoring it from memory. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it again by closing the display panel, you can start up again, press the power...
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... mode. NOTE If you were previously using. To power down using Standby, click Start, Turn off . Standby holds the current mode of the computer 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...
... mode. NOTE If you were previously using. To power down using Standby, click Start, Turn off . Standby holds the current mode of the computer 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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The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer was shipped, resulting in the following conditions: ❖ The battery is powered off even when the AC adapter is low, ...
The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer was shipped, resulting in the following conditions: ❖ The battery is powered off even when the AC adapter is low, ...
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... battery discharges fully, your information will be lost . 119 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main battery When your battery power is in memory will be lost .
... battery discharges fully, your information will be lost . 119 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main battery When your battery power is in memory will be lost .
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...system. 144 Exploring Your Options Inserting and Removing PC Cards Inserting and Removing PC Cards PC Cards expand your PC Card. Your Satellite® A55 Series computer comes with its own version 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. The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for...
...system. 144 Exploring Your Options Inserting and Removing PC Cards Inserting and Removing PC Cards PC Cards expand your PC Card. Your Satellite® A55 Series computer comes with its own version 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. The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for...
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... 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 configure the parallel port default settings (if ...applicable to change various default settings for the built-in LCD display Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. ...
... 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 configure the parallel port default settings (if ...applicable to change various default settings for the built-in LCD display Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. ...
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... that nobody can enable hibernation through this utility. Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Setting passwords Setting a password leaves your computer secure so that you always have in shortterm memory to change many of the system, including all open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily ❖...
... that nobody can enable hibernation through this utility. Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Setting passwords Setting a password leaves your computer secure so that you always have in shortterm memory to change many of the system, including all open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily ❖...
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... the problem. If there is no diskette in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. If you change the system in the diskette drive. 173 If...
... the problem. If there is no diskette in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. If you change the system in the diskette drive. 173 If...