Toshiba A600 Laptop User Manual


 
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Using the computer for the first time......................50
Opening the display panel.................................50
Your computer’s features and specifications ....52
Turning on the power .......................................52
Adding memory (optional)......................................53
Installing a memory module .............................53
Removing a memory module............................58
Checking total memory .....................................59
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities ..................................60
Creating Recovery DVDs...................................60
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options ....................61
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery
media..........................................................66
Checking the HDD operating status ..................69
Installing drivers and applications.....................69
Using the TouchPad™.............................................69
Scrolling with the TouchPad™ ..........................70
Control buttons.................................................70
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ ..............70
Using external display devices ................................71
Directing the display output when you
turn on the computer ..................................71
Adjusting the quality of the external display......72
Using an external keyboard.....................................73
Using a mouse........................................................73
Connecting a printer ...............................................73
Setting up a printer ...........................................74
Connecting an optional external diskette drive........74
Turning off the computer ........................................75
Options for turning off the computer ................75
Using the Shut Down command .......................78
Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........80
Using and configuring Sleep mode ...................82
Closing the display panel ..................................85
Customizing your computer’s settings....................85
Caring for your computer........................................85