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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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.... The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an Internet connection, and you through steps to set up steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
.... The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an Internet connection, and you through steps to set up steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
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See "Setting up your software. 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 "Using external ... outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. 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 software. 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 "Using external ... outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. 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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... amounts of today's popular applications. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 57 9 Close the Control Panel window. 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). Additional memory comes in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will...
... amounts of today's popular applications. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 57 9 Close the Control Panel window. 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). Additional memory comes in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will...
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...only. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 58 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Before you use a standard Phillips no .1 screwdriver for a long time, the memory modules become hot. do not try to step 3. 1 If the computer is on , click Start, Turn... the incompatible module. If the computer is on , begin at step 1; The Turn off the computer. If the module is incompatible with a memory module in slot A. If the module is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 ...
...only. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 58 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Before you use a standard Phillips no .1 screwdriver for a long time, the memory modules become hot. do not try to step 3. 1 If the computer is on , click Start, Turn... the incompatible module. If the computer is on , begin at step 1; The Turn off the computer. If the module is incompatible with a memory module in slot A. If the module is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 ...
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...3 Unplug and 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. For information on removing the battery, 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. Sample removing the memory module slot cover Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery.
...3 Unplug and 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. For information on removing the battery, 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. Sample removing the memory module slot cover Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery.
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... should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into place. 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 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 pin connector (on the side you may have built up. 60 ...
... should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into place. 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 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 pin connector (on the side you may have built up. 60 ...
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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. 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. When the operating system has loaded, you removed. 14 Turn on ...
... 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. 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. When the operating system has loaded, you removed. 14 Turn on ...
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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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... the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on page 99.
... the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on page 99.
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... your software documentation for further information. See your work frequently. This feature saves your file to the disk. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work " on page 86 for details. 77
... your software documentation for further information. See your work frequently. This feature saves your file to the disk. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work " on page 86 for details. 77
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If you shut down the computer by opening the display panel. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than from memory. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the hard disk. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first saves the ... time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than restoring it from memory ❖ When starting up again, press the power button until the on/off light changes to green. When you start up again, the computer runs...
If you shut down the computer by opening the display panel. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than from memory. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the hard disk. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first saves the ... time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than restoring it from memory ❖ When starting up again, press the power button until the on/off light changes to green. When you start up again, the computer runs...
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... places the computer into a power-saving state. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Stand by mode. Be sure to the mode 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 power down...
... places the computer into a power-saving state. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Stand by mode. Be sure to the mode 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 power down...
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... NOTE The above error message may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working. 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 charging the computer. When fully charged, it reaches room...
... NOTE The above error message may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working. 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 charging the computer. When fully charged, it reaches room...
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... or shortcircuit its terminals. When handling a battery, be lost . Data in Standby mode. Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your battery power is in memory will be lost .
... or shortcircuit its terminals. When handling a battery, be lost . Data in Standby mode. Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your battery power is in memory will be lost .
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...translator between the PC Card and the computer, and that makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is on) possible. Your Satellite® A55 Series computer comes with one PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards: Type I cards-You can install one of ...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 your computer's capabilities and usefulness. a set up ...
...translator between the PC Card and the computer, and that makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is on) possible. Your Satellite® A55 Series computer comes with one PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards: Type I cards-You can install one of ...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 your computer's capabilities and usefulness. a set up ...
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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 your system) ❖ Display - Allows you to change various default ...settings for the built-in LCD display Allows you to set the user password and an owner string ❖ Parallel/Printer - Then click the Toshiba HWSetup icon. To access it, open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. Sample...
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 your system) ❖ Display - Allows you to change various default ...settings for the built-in LCD display Allows you to set the user password and an owner string ❖ Parallel/Printer - Then click the Toshiba HWSetup icon. To access it, open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. Sample...
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...You must enter the password before you can access your files. 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 battery fail. To power down ... computer: ❖ An instant password - Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba You can enable hibernation through this utility. When you to Hibernate. Toshiba supports the several types of the system, including all open programs and files when leaving the...
...You must enter the password before you can access your files. 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 battery fail. To power down ... computer: ❖ An instant password - Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba You can enable hibernation through this utility. When you to Hibernate. Toshiba supports the several types of the system, including all open programs and files when leaving the...
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Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in the computer's memory has been lost. If you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to your work , press Ctrl, Alt, and Del ...
Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in the computer's memory has been lost. If you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to your work , press Ctrl, Alt, and Del ...