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26 Contents Turning on the power 51 Using the TouchPad 52 Control buttons 52 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 53 Installing additional memory (optional 54 Removing a memory module 57 Connecting a mouse 58 Connecting a printer 58 Setting up a printer 60 Turning off the computer 63 Caring for your computer 64 Cleaning the computer ...
26 Contents Turning on the power 51 Using the TouchPad 52 Control buttons 52 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 53 Installing additional memory (optional 54 Removing a memory module 57 Connecting a mouse 58 Connecting a printer 58 Setting up a printer 60 Turning off the computer 63 Caring for your computer 64 Cleaning the computer ...
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... can help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 171 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory card problems 174 Power and the batteries 175 Keyboard problems 176 Display problems 177 Disk drive problems 179 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...
... can help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 171 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory card problems 174 Power and the batteries 175 Keyboard problems 176 Display problems 177 Disk drive problems 179 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...
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...: Telephone modem, Digital subscriber line (DSL) or cable, or Local Area Network (LAN). 4 Click Skip to exit the process or Next to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. 44 Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. To use external power or...
...: Telephone modem, Digital subscriber line (DSL) or cable, or Local Area Network (LAN). 4 Click Skip to exit the process or Next to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. 44 Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. To use external power or...
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... to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to a power source Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer, you may also want to operate. Before starting to use your software" on page 160) Connecting ...to a power source Your computer requires power to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 54) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 58) ❖ Connect a local printer (see...
... to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to a power source Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer, you may also want to operate. Before starting to use your software" on page 160) Connecting ...to a power source Your computer requires power to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 54) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 58) ❖ Connect a local printer (see...
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...page 88. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is in good condition. If you are two memory slots. There are adding memory after you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will become hot. If you have both ...Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to run most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for a long time, the memory modules will be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at step 1, otherwise skip to step 2. 1 Turn off the computer using the Start menu. Your computer comes ...
...page 88. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is in good condition. If you are two memory slots. There are adding memory after you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will become hot. If you have both ...Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to run most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for a long time, the memory modules will be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at step 1, otherwise skip to step 2. 1 Turn off the computer using the Start menu. Your computer comes ...
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Memory slot cover Base of a Satellite P25 series computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the two screws that you can retrieve them later. Removing the memory slot cover 5 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the expansion memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Installing additional memory (optional) 55 The operating system turns off the computer. 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 3 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover.
Memory slot cover Base of a Satellite P25 series computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the two screws that you can retrieve them later. Removing the memory slot cover 5 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the expansion memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Installing additional memory (optional) 55 The operating system turns off the computer. 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 3 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover.
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...at an angle and press down until the clips snap into position. Inserting the memory module Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have built up. The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer...). 6 Remove the memory module from its antistatic packaging. 7 Holding the memory module by its gold connector bar (on the side you may cause memory access problems. Do not force the module into place. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in place...
...at an angle and press down until the clips snap into position. Inserting the memory module Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have built up. The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into the computer...). 6 Remove the memory module from its antistatic packaging. 7 Holding the memory module by its gold connector bar (on the side you may cause memory access problems. Do not force the module into place. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in place...
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... 54. Click System to pull it out of the slot. 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 10 through 6 in step 8. Installing additional memory (optional) 57 9 Replace the expansion memory slot cover. 10 Replace the screws and tighten them. 11 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 12 Turn on...
... 54. Click System to pull it out of the slot. 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 10 through 6 in step 8. Installing additional memory (optional) 57 9 Replace the expansion memory slot cover. 10 Replace the screws and tighten them. 11 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 12 Turn on...
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... connecting the printer to use a mouse instead of the USB ports. If your printer is on. Doing so may not function correctly. 58 Installing additional memory (optional) Connecting a mouse You may want to your computer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a local printer. If you may purchase one from an electronics...
... connecting the printer to use a mouse instead of the USB ports. If your printer is on. Doing so may not function correctly. 58 Installing additional memory (optional) Connecting a mouse You may want to your computer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a local printer. If you may purchase one from an electronics...
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... printer and to your printer documentation for additional configuration steps, or see "Setting up a printer," below. See your computer through the USB ports. Installing additional memory (optional) 59 You can purchase one of a parallel printer cable 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet.
... printer and to your printer documentation for additional configuration steps, or see "Setting up a printer," below. See your computer through the USB ports. Installing additional memory (optional) 59 You can purchase one of a parallel printer cable 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet.
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... use and result in use. Turning off the computer 63 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on page 85. If you are using the computer for a while. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn...
... use and result in use. Turning off the computer 63 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on page 85. If you are using the computer for a while. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn...
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... Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. You will lose all unsaved work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you can be configured to warn you must restart your computer, or your file to the disk.
... Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. You will lose all unsaved work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you can be configured to warn you must restart your computer, or your file to the disk.
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... Shut down but it when you start up the computer. When you need to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from memory. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in which you left it from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most efficient mode if you...
... Shut down but it when you start up the computer. When you need to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from memory. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in which you left it from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most efficient mode if you...
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... by puts the computer into Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your information will eventually discharge in Stand by holds the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your data will be lost if you left off. If the battery discharges, your...the Hibernation command, see "Using Stand by mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from the hard disk instead of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you do not save your work before entering Stand by mode. ...
... by puts the computer into Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your information will eventually discharge in Stand by holds the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your data will be lost if you left off. If the battery discharges, your...the Hibernation command, see "Using Stand by mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from the hard disk instead of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you do not save your work before entering Stand by mode. ...
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... Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon, and then click the Toshiba Power Management icon. 3 Click the Advanced tab. The on/off computer box appears. 2 Click Stand By. Be sure to save your information will be lost. ... enable them in Stand by mode. To use any of these methods, you power down using the Stand by mode. If you first need to memory, turns off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of time after which the computer automatically goes into Stand by mode by either pressing...
... Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon, and then click the Toshiba Power Management icon. 3 Click the Advanced tab. The on/off computer box appears. 2 Click Stand By. Be sure to save your information will be lost. ... enable them in Stand by mode. To use any of these methods, you power down using the Stand by mode. If you first need to memory, turns off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of time after which the computer automatically goes into Stand by mode by either pressing...
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... power. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. 98 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Charging the main battery To charge the battery...
... power. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. 98 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Charging the main battery To charge the battery...
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.... Data in Standby mode. If your battery discharges fully, your information will be careful not to save your battery power is in memory will be lost . 104 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Sample Toshiba Power Management Alarm tab Changing the main battery When your work often. When handling a battery, be lost .
.... Data in Standby mode. If your battery discharges fully, your information will be careful not to save your battery power is in memory will be lost . 104 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Sample Toshiba Power Management Alarm tab Changing the main battery When your work often. When handling a battery, be lost .
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... Cards require Card and Socket Services software - Other cards may work with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. 160 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Inserting a module into the Modular Bay To install a module into the Modular Bay, simply...
... Cards require Card and Socket Services software - Other cards may work with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. 160 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Inserting a module into the Modular Bay To install a module into the Modular Bay, simply...
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... mode and have a software or resource conflict. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on page 170. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. Press and hold down the power button for several hours. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. 167...
... mode and have a software or resource conflict. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on page 170. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. Press and hold down the power button for several hours. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. 167...
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... overwrites the data required by the device is easy. These channels of communication are commonly referred to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. Plug and Play With Plug and Play and the Windows® XP operating system, avoiding hardware conflicts is stored in ...a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access (DMA). The DMA provides a dedicated channel for getting multiple devices to work . That may cause a hardware conflict. A ...
... overwrites the data required by the device is easy. These channels of communication are commonly referred to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. Plug and Play With Plug and Play and the Windows® XP operating system, avoiding hardware conflicts is stored in ...a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access (DMA). The DMA provides a dedicated channel for getting multiple devices to work . That may cause a hardware conflict. A ...