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... yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 43 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 46 Adding external devices 47 Connecting the AC adapter 48 Charging the battery 50 Using the computer for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 Turning on the power 51...
... yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 43 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 46 Adding external devices 47 Connecting the AC adapter 48 Charging the battery 50 Using the computer for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 Turning on the power 51...
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... mode more quickly 99 Toshiba's online resources 100 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 101 Toshiba's energy-saver design 101 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 102 Using additional batteries 102 Battery safety precautions 102 Charging batteries 103 Charging the main battery 103 Charging the RTC battery 104 Monitoring battery power 105 Determining remaining battery power 105 Conserving battery power 106 What...
... mode more quickly 99 Toshiba's online resources 100 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 101 Toshiba's energy-saver design 101 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 102 Using additional batteries 102 Battery safety precautions 102 Charging batteries 103 Charging the main battery 103 Charging the RTC battery 104 Monitoring battery power 105 Determining remaining battery power 105 Conserving battery power 106 What...
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17 Contents Changing the main battery 108 Removing the battery from the computer ...... 108 Inserting a charged battery 110 Safety precautions 111 Maximizing battery life 112 Disposing of used batteries safely 113 Traveling tips 114 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 115 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 115 Finding your way around ...
17 Contents Changing the main battery 108 Removing the battery from the computer ...... 108 Inserting a charged battery 110 Safety precautions 111 Maximizing battery life 112 Disposing of used batteries safely 113 Traveling tips 114 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 115 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 115 Finding your way around ...
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... 205 A plan of action 205 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 206 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 207 Memory card problems 209 Power and the batteries 209 Keyboard problems 211 Display problems 211 Disk drive problems 213
... 205 A plan of action 205 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 206 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 207 Memory card problems 209 Power and the batteries 209 Keyboard problems 211 Display problems 211 Disk drive problems 213
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...light flashes green while the hard disk drive is being accessed. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is currently in Standby mode. Wireless indicator light-Flashes to an external power source. The light glows amber when the computer is connected to... that wireless device is completely discharged. The AC power light glows green when the computer is in use. It glows green steadily when the battery is either on, or both on and active. Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 35 System indicator panel AC power light ...
...light flashes green while the hard disk drive is being accessed. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is currently in Standby mode. Wireless indicator light-Flashes to an external power source. The light glows amber when the computer is connected to... that wireless device is completely discharged. The AC power light glows green when the computer is in use. It glows green steadily when the battery is either on, or both on and active. Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 35 System indicator panel AC power light ...
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... button once more places the computer in digital mode. Underside Expansion memory and optional Wi-Fi slot cover Cooling vent Hard disk drive cover Battery release latch Battery cover The next track button causes the disc player to skip to the following track on the disc. To eject the disc press the...
... button once more places the computer in digital mode. Underside Expansion memory and optional Wi-Fi slot cover Cooling vent Hard disk drive cover Battery release latch Battery cover The next track button causes the disc player to skip to the following track on the disc. To eject the disc press the...
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...is also the slot where an optional Wi-Fi Mini-PCI card for wireless networking (*for detailed information. The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the battery module, which lets you use your computer at an optimum temperature. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU..., make sure you insert additional memory. The battery cover provides access to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case. The hard disk drive cover protects the ...
...is also the slot where an optional Wi-Fi Mini-PCI card for wireless networking (*for detailed information. The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the battery module, which lets you use your computer at an optimum temperature. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU..., make sure you insert additional memory. The battery cover provides access to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case. The hard disk drive cover protects the ...
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... again. ❖ Never turn off the computer if a drive-in its operation. Turning off the computer immediately, disconnect the AC power adapter, and remove the battery. Occasionally, even new programs you . If you use it is reading from the Internet. Information on disks is active. This precaution is especially important for...
... again. ❖ Never turn off the computer if a drive-in its operation. Turning off the computer immediately, disconnect the AC power adapter, and remove the battery. Occasionally, even new programs you . If you use it is reading from the Internet. Information on disks is active. This precaution is especially important for...
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...and description and click Next or Skip. See "Connecting the AC adapter" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you wish to register with Toshiba and Microsoft. The computer will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be chosen." 4 Click Skip to exit the process or ...Next to continue. Getting Started Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be connected to a voice-grade telephone line. NOTE: To register online, your computer's modem must be charged before you ...
...and description and click Next or Skip. See "Connecting the AC adapter" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you wish to register with Toshiba and Microsoft. The computer will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be chosen." 4 Click Skip to exit the process or ...Next to continue. Getting Started Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be connected to a voice-grade telephone line. NOTE: To register online, your computer's modem must be charged before you ...
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48 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN jack on the computer glows when the device is plugged in. The AC power light on the back of the computer. Connecting the power cable to charge the computer's batteries. AC adapter Power cable Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter.
48 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN jack on the computer glows when the device is plugged in. The AC power light on the back of the computer. Connecting the power cable to charge the computer's batteries. AC adapter Power cable Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter.
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... outlet. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet with wet hands. The AC power and battery lights glow. CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on the power...
... outlet. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet with wet hands. The AC power and battery lights glow. CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on the power...
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... to charge the battery when the computer is on /off or on page 101. CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for more information on battery use the battery to a power outlet, you must charge it is charging. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can charge the battery with the computer... turned off light glows green and the battery light glows amber to charge the battery when the computer is off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged...
... to charge the battery when the computer is on /off or on page 101. CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for more information on battery use the battery to a power outlet, you must charge it is charging. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can charge the battery with the computer... turned off light glows green and the battery light glows amber to charge the battery when the computer is off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged...
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The AC power light glows when the computer is not connected to an external power source. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the computer for the first time, don't turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 52 ...computer for the first time Pressing the power button NOTE: When you turn on page 105. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is not lit when the computer is connected to an external power source...
The AC power light glows when the computer is not connected to an external power source. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the computer for the first time, don't turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 52 ...computer for the first time Pressing the power button NOTE: When you turn on page 105. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is not lit when the computer is connected to an external power source...
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... applications. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. If the computer is equipped with enough memory to the computer. 4 Remove the battery.
... applications. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. If the computer is equipped with enough memory to the computer. 4 Remove the battery.
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... 1 through 15. 58 Getting Started Setting up other devices 11 Replace the memory slot cover. 12 Replace the screws and tighten them. 13 Replace the battery. 14 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 15 To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory: ❖ Click Start, then...
... 1 through 15. 58 Getting Started Setting up other devices 11 Replace the memory slot cover. 12 Replace the screws and tighten them. 13 Replace the battery. 14 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 15 To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory: ❖ Click Start, then...
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... on . Guidelines for a while. With the computer off ) to a network, use light on the system indicator panel is set to recharge the main battery. Alternatively, use Hibernation mode to save your computer when you are not using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power...® Turn Off command. If you turn off your system settings to memory so that, when you are not connected to fully charge the main battery. Turning off the computer It is off , it for turning off the computer: ❖ To leave the computer off the power while a drive...
... on . Guidelines for a while. With the computer off ) to a network, use light on the system indicator panel is set to recharge the main battery. Alternatively, use Hibernation mode to save your computer when you are not using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power...® Turn Off command. If you turn off your system settings to memory so that, when you are not connected to fully charge the main battery. Turning off the computer It is off , it for turning off the computer: ❖ To leave the computer off the power while a drive...
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...DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CDRW drive. 66 Getting Started Caring for appropriate cleaning products. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 101. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an antitheft lock. Ask your computer, and explains how ...This section gives tips on page 91. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on cleaning and moving your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened...
...DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CDRW drive. 66 Getting Started Caring for appropriate cleaning products. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 101. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an antitheft lock. Ask your computer, and explains how ...This section gives tips on page 91. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on cleaning and moving your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened...
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.... Computing tips ❖ Save your work , if, for details. 69 See "Setting battery alarms" on . This feature saves your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you save feature that you when the... battery is running low. Your computer can be configured to warn you can turn on page 107. Chapter 3 ...
.... Computing tips ❖ Save your work , if, for details. 69 See "Setting battery alarms" on . This feature saves your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you save feature that you when the... battery is running low. Your computer can be configured to warn you can turn on page 107. Chapter 3 ...
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...keyboard Although the computer's keyboard layout is one of the most important rules of the file that contains the information you when the battery is running low, see "Setting battery alarms" on . To find the file, use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. If you prefer to open the program first..., you turn off the computer, save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the battery discharges before you return to work Before you have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on your desktop ❖ ...
...keyboard Although the computer's keyboard layout is one of the most important rules of the file that contains the information you when the battery is running low, see "Setting battery alarms" on . To find the file, use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. If you prefer to open the program first..., you turn off the computer, save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the battery discharges before you return to work Before you have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on your desktop ❖ ...
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NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is closed or open. The CD/DVD control buttons are not available on AC power rather than battery power. Drive components and control buttons The DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive is turned off. The computer can play high-resolution video ...
NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is closed or open. The CD/DVD control buttons are not available on AC power rather than battery power. Drive components and control buttons The DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive is turned off. The computer can play high-resolution video ...