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Wash hands after handling. Model: Tecra® A8 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA,...make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE...
Wash hands after handling. Model: Tecra® A8 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA,...make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE...
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... become hot. If this happens, let the module cool to run most of the computer. Installing a memory module with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. If you use complex software or process large amounts of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live electrical outlet. Slot A and Slot B. Setting up your computer and getting started 25 If your printer does not support Plug...
... become hot. If this happens, let the module cool to run most of the computer. Installing a memory module with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. If you use complex software or process large amounts of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live electrical outlet. Slot A and Slot B. Setting up your computer and getting started 25 If your printer does not support Plug...
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... battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off computer or Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down to step 3. 1 Click Start, then Turn off the computer using the Start menu (as shown in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 26 Setting...
... battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off computer or Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down to step 3. 1 Click Start, then Turn off the computer using the Start menu (as shown in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 26 Setting...
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... no memory slot is available, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. The computer contains two memory slots. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up your computer and getting started 27 Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so...
... no memory slot is available, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. The computer contains two memory slots. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up your computer and getting started 27 Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so...
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... one memory module installed for the computer to work. Front of computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket and level when secured in place. The memory module should be completely inserted into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module...
... one memory module installed for the computer to work. Front of computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket and level when secured in place. The memory module should be completely inserted into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module...
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... computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 30 Setting up your computer and getting started Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 25 to shut down for at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Do...
... computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 30 Setting up your computer and getting started Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 25 to shut down for at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Do...
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... Remove Hardware. 1 Locate the PC Card eject button next to the PC Card slot. 2 Press the PC Card eject button once to pop it out slightly, then push it . If the card can turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. If the network you last saved. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in to removing it in a safe place. ❖ Scan all work since you are using...
... Remove Hardware. 1 Locate the PC Card eject button next to the PC Card slot. 2 Press the PC Card eject button once to pop it out slightly, then push it . If the card can turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. If the network you last saved. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in to removing it in a safe place. ❖ Scan all work since you are using...
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... across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all batteries. Recharge time varies depending on battery power at maximum capacity and will lose its display panel or by the back (where the ports are achieved on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. The...
... across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all batteries. Recharge time varies depending on battery power at maximum capacity and will lose its display panel or by the back (where the ports are achieved on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. The...
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... effect. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using the built-in screen. If you turn on your computer. Any small bright dots that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. Press any key to continue working power outlet. ❖...
... effect. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using the built-in screen. If you turn on your computer. Any small bright dots that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. Press any key to continue working power outlet. ❖...
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.../cable 24 printer 24 control buttons 34 critical applications 4 D DC-IN 23 display problems screen is blank 49 53 double-click 34 E eject button optical drive 36 error messages program has performed an illegal operation 47 F files backing up 32 saving 32 I inserting CD/DVD 37 PC Cards 31 installing main battery 41, 43 memory module 25 K keyboard unexpected characters 48 keyboard problems not working 48 L lights AC power 22 M main battery changing 41 installing...
.../cable 24 printer 24 control buttons 34 critical applications 4 D DC-IN 23 display problems screen is blank 49 53 double-click 34 E eject button optical drive 36 error messages program has performed an illegal operation 47 F files backing up 32 saving 32 I inserting CD/DVD 37 PC Cards 31 installing main battery 41, 43 memory module 25 K keyboard unexpected characters 48 keyboard problems not working 48 L lights AC power 22 M main battery changing 41 installing...
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... button 36 inserting a disc 37 removing disc 38 using 35 P PC Card inserting 31 removing 32 PC Card problems 50 computer stops working 51 slot appears dead 50 power cable connectors 52 cord/cable 24 power problems computer will not start 48 precautions 21 primary button 33, 34 printer connecting 24 problem solving computer hangs when PC Card inserted 51 computer will not start 48 contacting Toshiba 51 display is blank 49 external monitor 49 illegal operation...
... button 36 inserting a disc 37 removing disc 38 using 35 P PC Card inserting 31 removing 32 PC Card problems 50 computer stops working 51 slot appears dead 50 power cable connectors 52 cord/cable 24 power problems computer will not start 48 precautions 21 primary button 33, 34 printer connecting 24 problem solving computer hangs when PC Card inserted 51 computer will not start 48 contacting Toshiba 51 display is blank 49 external monitor 49 illegal operation...
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... your printer documentation for this procedure. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Setting up a printer" in step 1 below). Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of today's popular applications. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu (as shown in the electronic user's guide. The computer has two memory module slots - You can be lost. The surrounding area...
... your printer documentation for this procedure. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Setting up a printer" in step 1 below). Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of today's popular applications. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu (as shown in the electronic user's guide. The computer has two memory module slots - You can be lost. The surrounding area...
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... the connector's notch with its connector. Adding memory (optional) 27 Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can insert the module into any available slot. 10 Locate an empty memory slot on the underside of your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you...
... the connector's notch with its connector. Adding memory (optional) 27 Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can insert the module into any available slot. 10 Locate an empty memory slot on the underside of your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you...
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... not be lost. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In either of computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on page 25 to work.
... not be lost. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In either of computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on page 25 to work.
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The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. If your hard drive for the computer to work. If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it out of one another, you must have at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. For information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 41. 6 Turn the computer right side...
The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. If your hard drive for the computer to work. If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it out of one another, you must have at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. For information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 41. 6 Turn the computer right side...
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... turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is unable to remove the PC Card. See your software documentation for details. ❖ Back up your work stays in to prepare the card for safe removal, a message will lose all new files for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in a safe place. ❖ Scan all work since you last saved. If you do not let the Windows® operating...
... turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is unable to remove the PC Card. See your software documentation for details. ❖ Back up your work stays in to prepare the card for safe removal, a message will lose all new files for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in a safe place. ❖ Scan all work since you last saved. If you do not let the Windows® operating...
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... like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use . Eject button-Press to malfunction. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Using the optical drive 35 6 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 7 Close the Control Panel window. 8 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab. That is, the drive will automatically change to region 1 is set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If...
... like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use . Eject button-Press to malfunction. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Using the optical drive 35 6 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 7 Close the Control Panel window. 8 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab. That is, the drive will automatically change to region 1 is set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If...
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... the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the software you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is blank. Small bright dots may have gone into a working . If the problem...
... the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the software you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is blank. Small bright dots may have gone into a working . If the problem...
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... control buttons 34 critical applications 3 D DC-IN 23 display problems screen is blank 46 double-click 34 50 E eject button optical drive 35 F files backing up 32 saving 32 I inserting CD/DVD 36 PC Cards 31 installing main battery 40, 41 memory module 25 K keyboard unexpected characters 46 keyboard problems not working 45 L lights AC power 22 M main battery changing 40 installing 40, 41 removing 40 memory module installing 25 inserting into socket 27 removing 29 memory module slot 25 removing cover...
... control buttons 34 critical applications 3 D DC-IN 23 display problems screen is blank 46 double-click 34 50 E eject button optical drive 35 F files backing up 32 saving 32 I inserting CD/DVD 36 PC Cards 31 installing main battery 40, 41 memory module 25 K keyboard unexpected characters 46 keyboard problems not working 45 L lights AC power 22 M main battery changing 40 installing 40, 41 removing 40 memory module installing 25 inserting into socket 27 removing 29 memory module slot 25 removing cover...
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... drive eject button 35 inserting a disc 36 removing disc 37 using 35 P PC Card inserting 31 removing 32 PC Card problems 47 computer stops working 47 slot appears dead 47 power cable connectors 49 cord/cable 23 power problems computer will not start 45 precautions 21 primary button 33, 34 printer connecting 24 problem solving computer hangs when PC Card inserted 47 computer will not start 45 contacting Toshiba 48 display is blank 46 external monitor 46 keyboard...
... drive eject button 35 inserting a disc 36 removing disc 37 using 35 P PC Card inserting 31 removing 32 PC Card problems 47 computer stops working 47 slot appears dead 47 power cable connectors 49 cord/cable 23 power problems computer will not start 45 precautions 21 primary button 33, 34 printer connecting 24 problem solving computer hangs when PC Card inserted 47 computer will not start 45 contacting Toshiba 48 display is blank 46 external monitor 46 keyboard...