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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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... connectivity." These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery, you can use it. To use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
... connectivity." These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery, you can use it. To use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
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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 (...battery. 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.
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 (...battery. 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.
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... Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Additional memory comes in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. You may be sure to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu...Depending on your computer, and for your system configuration, both slots may want 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 stay current on page 204. Getting Started Installing...
... Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Additional memory comes in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. You may be sure to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu...Depending on your computer, and for your system configuration, both slots may want 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 stay current on page 204. Getting Started Installing...
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..., a beep will be a long beep followed by a short beep. If this procedure. otherwise, skip to room temperature before you replace them. A memory module must be a long beep followed by two short beeps. In this case, turn off computer. If you use a standard Phillips no .1 screwdriver ...installed in slot A. The Turn off the computer. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for this happens, let the memory modules cool to step 3. 1 If the computer is on, click Start, Turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module. The operating...
..., a beep will be a long beep followed by a short beep. If this procedure. otherwise, skip to room temperature before you replace them. A memory module must be a long beep followed by two short beeps. In this case, turn off computer. If you use a standard Phillips no .1 screwdriver ...installed in slot A. The Turn off the computer. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for this happens, let the memory modules cool to step 3. 1 If the computer is on, click Start, Turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module. The operating...
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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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... the slot, fit the module into the socket. 10 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into 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. 60 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 7 Place the screw and the cover in place....
... the slot, fit the module into the socket. 10 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into 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. 60 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 7 Place the screw and the cover in place....
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... remove it from the slot. 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 screws. 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any...
... remove it from the slot. 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 screws. 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any...
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... that the computer has recognized the change. 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click...
... that the computer has recognized the change. 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click...
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... again, you will automatically return to where you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off , it for a longer period, you have three options to memory so that, when you turn off your system settings to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down), Hibernate, and Standby. When you power down the...
... again, you will automatically return to where you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off , it for a longer period, you have three options to memory so that, when you turn off your system settings to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down), Hibernate, and Standby. When you power down the...
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This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See "Saving your file ...
This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See "Saving your file ...
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...computer down completely, but it first saves the current mode of the system is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than restoring it from memory ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it again by opening the display panel. Factors to... then Performance and Maintenance. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the hard disk. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than from memory. If you shut down the computer by closing the display panel, you can start up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the ...
...computer down completely, but it first saves the current mode of the system is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than restoring it from memory ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it again by opening the display panel. Factors to... then Performance and Maintenance. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the hard disk. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than from memory. If you shut down the computer by closing the display panel, you can start up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the ...
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Factors to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. The battery 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 ...
Factors to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. The battery 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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... discharged. When fully charged, it reaches room temperature. ❖ The battery is charging the computer. 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. Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after...
... discharged. When fully charged, it reaches room temperature. ❖ The battery is charging the computer. 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. Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after...
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... an AC power source or install a charged battery. 119 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main battery When your battery power is in memory will be lost . Be sure to save your work often. When handling a battery, be lost . Also, do not twist or bend the battery pack. Removing...
... an AC power source or install a charged battery. 119 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main battery When your battery power is in memory will be lost . Be sure to save your work often. When handling a battery, be lost . Also, do not twist or bend the battery pack. Removing...
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... Card. You can install one of these cards. The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your computer's capabilities and usefulness. 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 swapping... of Card and Socket Services, you should use . Even if your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard.
... Card. You can install one of these cards. The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your computer's capabilities and usefulness. 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 swapping... of Card and Socket Services, you should use . Even if your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard.
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... it, open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. 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...
... it, open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. 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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... off computer. If Hibernation is the function that causes your battery fail. Secures your computer: ❖ An instant password - TECHNICAL NOTE: Toshiba recommends that you always have in shortterm memory to Hibernate. The computer saves the state of your computer. Prohibits unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer ❖ A supervisor password...
... off computer. If Hibernation is the function that causes your battery fail. Secures your computer: ❖ An instant password - TECHNICAL NOTE: Toshiba recommends that you always have in shortterm memory to Hibernate. The computer saves the state of your computer. Prohibits unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer ❖ A supervisor password...
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... when you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to restart the computer. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. If pressing any key to start. ❖ The operating system responds...
... when you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to restart the computer. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. If pressing any key to start. ❖ The operating system responds...