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25 Adding memory 71 Installing a memory module 72 Removing a memory module 74 Using Slim SelectBay® modules 75 Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay 76 Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay 77 Inserting and removing ...
25 Adding memory 71 Installing a memory module 72 Removing a memory module 74 Using Slim SelectBay® modules 75 Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay 76 Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay 77 Inserting and removing ...
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...190 Resolving a hardware conflict 191 A plan of action 191 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 192 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 193 Memory problems 195 Power and the batteries 195 Keyboard problems 197 Display problems 197 Disk drive problems 199 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW ... 206 Modem problems 207 Develop good computing habits 208 If you need further assistance 209 Before you call 209 Contacting Toshiba 210 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 211 Toshiba's worldwide offices 211 Appendix A: Hot Keys 215 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 221 Glossary 222 Index 237
...190 Resolving a hardware conflict 191 A plan of action 191 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 192 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 193 Memory problems 195 Power and the batteries 195 Keyboard problems 197 Display problems 197 Disk drive problems 199 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW ... 206 Modem problems 207 Develop good computing habits 208 If you need further assistance 209 Before you call 209 Contacting Toshiba 210 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 211 Toshiba's worldwide offices 211 Appendix A: Hot Keys 215 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 221 Glossary 222 Index 237
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The DVD-ROM drive is not available. Underside Slim SelectBay release Slim SelectBay slot Battery pack Battery release Battery lock Memory module cover HDD cover PC card lock Battery pack-Lets you use one of several possible Slim SelectBay modules. Slim SelectBay®- Lets you have ...
The DVD-ROM drive is not available. Underside Slim SelectBay release Slim SelectBay slot Battery pack Battery release Battery lock Memory module cover HDD cover PC card lock Battery pack-Lets you use one of several possible Slim SelectBay modules. Slim SelectBay®- Lets you have ...
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...view the front of the computer with the display panel open: 1 Locate the display latch on page 75. For more information, see "Adding memory" on page 71. Slim SelectBay® release-Keeps the Slim SelectBay® module secure in their slots. Slim SelectBay® slot-The ...holds one of several interchangeable devices which you add more information on expanding your computer. For more information, see "Adding memory" on page 71. For more memory to prevent accidental removal. 40 Finding Your Way Around Keyboard and display features Battery lock-Locks the battery in place ...
...view the front of the computer with the display panel open: 1 Locate the display latch on page 75. For more information, see "Adding memory" on page 71. Slim SelectBay® release-Keeps the Slim SelectBay® module secure in their slots. Slim SelectBay® slot-The ...holds one of several interchangeable devices which you add more information on expanding your computer. For more information, see "Adding memory" on page 71. For more memory to prevent accidental removal. 40 Finding Your Way Around Keyboard and display features Battery lock-Locks the battery in place ...
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... use it. Before adding any of time. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all set up steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. If two cards are not limited to "Setting up your computer Some PC Cards can become hot with a rechargeable battery pack that... Setting up your software" on page 55. Be careful when you may want to a power source" on page 51. See "Connecting to : ❖ Add more memory ❖ Connect a mouse ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard ❖ Connect an external monitor
... use it. Before adding any of time. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all set up steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. If two cards are not limited to "Setting up your computer Some PC Cards can become hot with a rechargeable battery pack that... Setting up your software" on page 55. Be careful when you may want to a power source" on page 51. See "Connecting to : ❖ Add more memory ❖ Connect a mouse ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard ❖ Connect an external monitor
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... media in use and result in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby command to save your system settings to memory so that, when you resume the computer, you will automatically turn off ) to a domain server instead. 56 Getting Started Turning off the computer If you...
... media in use and result in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby command to save your system settings to memory so that, when you resume the computer, you will automatically turn off ) to a domain server instead. 56 Getting Started Turning off the computer If you...
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...Satellite M20 computer is recommended that you can attach a microphone: 1 Locate the microphone jack on the front of the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the external audio device into the microphone jack. 3 Turn on page 145. When additional memory is added, or original memory replaced, it is equipped with invalid memory...packaged with your system or visit toshiba.com. The two memory slots in this occurs, Connecting a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you use only compatible memory. In the event original memory is inserted, the internal speakers ...
...Satellite M20 computer is recommended that you can attach a microphone: 1 Locate the microphone jack on the front of the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the external audio device into the microphone jack. 3 Turn on page 145. When additional memory is added, or original memory replaced, it is equipped with invalid memory...packaged with your system or visit toshiba.com. The two memory slots in this occurs, Connecting a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you use only compatible memory. In the event original memory is inserted, the internal speakers ...
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...72 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory remove the invalid memory and return your machine back to run your current applications. However, if your computer was built to order, it should have enough memory to its original configuration, or contact Toshiba's support center at (800) 457...-7777 for this procedure. You can install extra memory. The computer has two memory expansion slots - You will be installed in good condition...
...72 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory remove the invalid memory and return your machine back to run your current applications. However, if your computer was built to order, it should have enough memory to its original configuration, or contact Toshiba's support center at (800) 457...-7777 for this procedure. You can install extra memory. The computer has two memory expansion slots - You will be installed in good condition...
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...handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any cables you insert into the computer. 6 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 7 Insert the memory module in place, and lift the cover off of the module will click to touch its pin connector on either side of... the memory module bay. Removing the memory module cover Static electricity can damage the memory module. The clips on the side you may have connected. 4 Turn the computer upside down. 5 Locate ...
...handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any cables you insert into the computer. 6 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 7 Insert the memory module in place, and lift the cover off of the module will click to touch its pin connector on either side of... the memory module bay. Removing the memory module cover Static electricity can damage the memory module. The clips on the side you may have connected. 4 Turn the computer upside down. 5 Locate ...
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Removing a memory module If you turn on the computer, it . The memory module pops partially out of the slot. 74 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory Inserting the memory module into the slot 8 Replace the cover plate and the screws. 9 Turn the computer over and restart it automatically recognizes the additional memory. When you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-6 in "Installing a memory module" to shut down the computer and open the memory module cover. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module.
Removing a memory module If you turn on the computer, it . The memory module pops partially out of the slot. 74 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory Inserting the memory module into the slot 8 Replace the cover plate and the screws. 9 Turn the computer over and restart it automatically recognizes the additional memory. When you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-6 in "Installing a memory module" to shut down the computer and open the memory module cover. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module.
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... as a standard CD-ROM drive. ❖ CD-RW drive. Connecting Other External Devices Using Slim SelectBay® modules 75 Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot. 4 Replace the cover plate and screws. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it.
... as a standard CD-ROM drive. ❖ CD-RW drive. Connecting Other External Devices Using Slim SelectBay® modules 75 Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot. 4 Replace the cover plate and screws. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it.
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... gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See your software documentation for further information. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your computer...
... gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See your software documentation for further information. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your computer...
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Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from memory. When you start up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you were using Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in .... If you shut down completely, but it first saves the current mode of the system is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer...
Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from memory. When you start up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you were using Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in .... If you shut down completely, but it first saves the current mode of the system is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer...
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... to the screen you were using. If you left off light turns green. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up to eight hours in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can start it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you can... power. A fully charged main battery will last up the computer from Turn Off Computer or Hibernation. For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Toshiba Power Saver utility" on page 179.
... to the screen you were using. If you left off light turns green. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up to eight hours in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can start it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you can... power. A fully charged main battery will last up the computer from Turn Off Computer or Hibernation. For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Toshiba Power Saver utility" on page 179.
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... computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. This is the main battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system), for procedures.
... computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. This is the main battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system), for procedures.
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... By connecting optional devices such as an external monitor, a fullsize keyboard and a mouse, you can provide all the convenience of these optional devices: ❖ Expansion memory modules ❖ Standard 101-key keyboard ❖ Traditional mouse or trackball ❖ Printer ❖ External monitor ❖ PC Cards 149 Chapter 7 Expansion Options Your computer...
... By connecting optional devices such as an external monitor, a fullsize keyboard and a mouse, you can provide all the convenience of these optional devices: ❖ Expansion memory modules ❖ Standard 101-key keyboard ❖ Traditional mouse or trackball ❖ Printer ❖ External monitor ❖ PC Cards 149 Chapter 7 Expansion Options Your computer...
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...USB Legacy Emulation Shows the Device configuration options ❖ Parallel/Printer - Allows you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings ❖ Password - Allows you to configure an external keyboard to have the system auto-select one ❖ Display - ...you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system. ❖ Keyboard - 177 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup Sample Toshiba HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in LCD ...
...USB Legacy Emulation Shows the Device configuration options ❖ Parallel/Printer - Allows you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings ❖ Password - Allows you to configure an external keyboard to have the system auto-select one ❖ Display - ...you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system. ❖ Keyboard - 177 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup Sample Toshiba HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in LCD ...
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... password - Prevents access to the hard disk even if it is removed and installed in short-term memory to the hard disk drive should your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: Toshiba recommends that you hold down the Shift key, the Standby button changes to Hibernate. Hold down the computer...passwords on your battery fail. Secures your default power settings. When you always have in another computer 180 Toshiba Utilities Enabling Hibernation Enabling Hibernation Your computer includes a Toshiba Power Saver utility that allows you to change many of your open programs and files, to the hard ...
... password - Prevents access to the hard disk even if it is removed and installed in short-term memory to the hard disk drive should your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: Toshiba recommends that you hold down the Shift key, the Standby button changes to Hibernate. Hold down the computer...passwords on your battery fail. Secures your default power settings. When you always have in another computer 180 Toshiba Utilities Enabling Hibernation Enabling Hibernation Your computer includes a Toshiba Power Saver utility that allows you to change many of your open programs and files, to the hard ...
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... pressing any of these problems, use the options in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. If you change the system in the computer's memory has been lost.
... pressing any of these problems, use the options in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. If you change the system in the computer's memory has been lost.
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... hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to be causing a hardware conflict. These channels of the processor's time. Direct Memory Access Similarly, the data required by the other, causing a hardware conflict. If two or more devices use the same IRQ, the processor...hardware conflicts: ❖ Disable the device. The DMA provides a dedicated channel for attention. It also needs a direct channel to the computer's memory to store information as a disk drive or a modem, needs a channel to the computer's Central Processing Unit (CPU). Interrupt Request Channel ...
... hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to be causing a hardware conflict. These channels of the processor's time. Direct Memory Access Similarly, the data required by the other, causing a hardware conflict. If two or more devices use the same IRQ, the processor...hardware conflicts: ❖ Disable the device. The DMA provides a dedicated channel for attention. It also needs a direct channel to the computer's memory to store information as a disk drive or a modem, needs a channel to the computer's Central Processing Unit (CPU). Interrupt Request Channel ...