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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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... battery pack that must be charged before adding external or internal components to your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use external power or to "Setting up your software" on page 48. These components include, but are not limited to enter...
... battery pack that must be charged before adding external or internal components to your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use external power or to "Setting up your software" on page 48. These components include, but are not limited to enter...
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... cable See "Setting up 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. Before starting to ...computer's battery. 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 ...
... cable See "Setting up 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. Before starting to ...computer's battery. 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 ...
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If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in various capacities (to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). You may be sure to stay current on the most of data. See "Disabling or enabling the...of today's popular applications. Your computer comes with 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 run most recent software and hardware options for other product information, be ...
If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in various capacities (to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). You may be sure to stay current on the most of data. See "Disabling or enabling the...of today's popular applications. Your computer comes with 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 run most recent software and hardware options for other product information, be ...
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... become hot. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 58 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for this ... short beeps. If the module is installed in slot B, there will be a long beep followed by a short beep. In this happens, let the memory modules cool to step 3. 1 If the computer is on , click Start, Turn off the computer using the Start menu. If this case, turn...
... become hot. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 58 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for this ... short beeps. If the module is installed in slot B, there will be a long beep followed by a short beep. In this happens, let the memory modules cool to step 3. 1 If the computer is on , click Start, Turn off the computer using the Start menu. If this case, turn...
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... 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. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 119...
... 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. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 119...
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...you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its pin connector (on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. Do not force the memory module into place. 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. Sample inserting the memory module into the slot The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new...
...you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its pin connector (on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. Do not force the memory module into place. 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. Sample inserting the memory module into the slot 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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...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. Removing a memory module 1 Complete steps 1-7 in step 10. You can ... computer has recognized the additional memory module. Grease or dust on the computer. 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 Retighten...
...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. Removing a memory module 1 Complete steps 1-7 in step 10. You can ... computer has recognized the additional memory module. Grease or dust on the computer. 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 Retighten...
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... 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that...
... 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that...
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With the computer off, it for a while. Doing so may take up to three hours to memory so that, when you turn off your system settings to recharge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command ...
With the computer off, it for a while. Doing so may take up to three hours to memory so that, when you turn off your system settings to recharge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command ...
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... the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work frequently. Your work " on page 86 for details. 77 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the...
... the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work frequently. Your work " on page 86 for details. 77 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the...
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... computer down the computer by opening the display panel. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the mode in which you left 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... Turn off light changes to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory.
... computer down the computer by opening the display panel. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the mode in which you left 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... Turn off light changes to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory.
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... Standby mode places the computer into a power-saving state. The battery will be lost if you do not save your data will eventually discharge in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Turn off computer, and select Stand By.
... Standby mode places the computer into a power-saving state. The battery will be lost if you do not save your data will eventually discharge in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Turn off computer, and select Stand By.
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... full capacity, wait until it reaches room temperature. ❖ The battery is charging the computer. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working. To...
... full capacity, wait until it reaches room temperature. ❖ The battery is charging the computer. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working. To...
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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 . Do not scratch or break the casing and do not drop, hit, or otherwise impact the battery. Be sure to an AC...
... 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 . Do not scratch or break the casing and do not drop, hit, or otherwise impact the battery. Be sure to an AC...
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...cards-You can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer. PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - Your Satellite® A55 Series computer comes with your PC Card. Other cards may work with one PC Card slot and supports two types 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...
...cards-You can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer. PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - Your Satellite® A55 Series computer comes with your PC Card. Other cards may work with one PC Card slot and supports two types 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...
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...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 your system) ❖ Display - Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. To access it, open the Start... menu, click Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. Then click the Toshiba HWSetup icon. Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in LCD display Allows you to set the user password and ...
...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 your system) ❖ Display - Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. To access it, open the Start... menu, click Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. Then click the Toshiba HWSetup icon. Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in LCD display Allows you to set the user password and ...
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... on your computer. 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 the hard disk drive should your battery fail. TECHNICAL NOTE: Toshiba recommends that nobody can enable hibernation through this utility. Prohibits unauthorized users...
... on your computer. 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 the hard disk drive should your battery fail. TECHNICAL NOTE: Toshiba recommends that nobody can enable hibernation through this utility. Prohibits unauthorized users...
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... as installing a new program or adding a device. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. The computer was placed 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...
... as installing a new program or adding a device. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. The computer was placed 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...