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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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... the keyboard and turning it on ........ 76 Installing the keyboard to the computer........... 78 Turning off the keyboard 78 Charging the keyboard 78 Changing the battery on keyboard 78 Starting a program 79 Saving your work 80 Printing your work 81 Using diskettes 82 Inserting and removing diskettes 82 Caring for diskettes...
... the keyboard and turning it on ........ 76 Installing the keyboard to the computer........... 78 Turning off the keyboard 78 Charging the keyboard 78 Changing the battery on keyboard 78 Starting a program 79 Saving your work 80 Printing your work 81 Using diskettes 82 Inserting and removing diskettes 82 Caring for diskettes...
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... 4: Mobile Computing 107 Toshiba's energy-saver design 107 Running the computer on battery power 107 Battery Notice 108 Using additional batteries 108 Battery safety precautions 108 Charging batteries 109 Charging the main battery 109 Charging the RTC battery 110 Monitoring battery power 111 Determining remaining battery power 111 Conserving battery power 112 What to do when the battery runs low 112 Setting...
... 4: Mobile Computing 107 Toshiba's energy-saver design 107 Running the computer on battery power 107 Battery Notice 108 Using additional batteries 108 Battery safety precautions 108 Charging batteries 109 Charging the main battery 109 Charging the RTC battery 110 Monitoring battery power 111 Determining remaining battery power 111 Conserving battery power 112 What to do when the battery runs low 112 Setting...
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... 209 A plan of action 209 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 210 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 211 Memory card problems 213 Power and the batteries 213 Keyboard problems 215 Display problems 215 Disk drive problems 217 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems 219 Secondary IDE Channel DMA... Card problems 229 Printer problems 232 Modem problems 233 Develop good computing habits 233 If you need further assistance 235 Before you call 235 Contacting Toshiba 235 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 237 Toshiba's worldwide offices 238
... 209 A plan of action 209 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 210 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 211 Memory card problems 213 Power and the batteries 213 Keyboard problems 215 Display problems 215 Disk drive problems 217 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems 219 Secondary IDE Channel DMA... Card problems 229 Printer problems 232 Modem problems 233 Develop good computing habits 233 If you need further assistance 235 Before you call 235 Contacting Toshiba 235 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 237 Toshiba's worldwide offices 238
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...are under a tinted panel and are visible only when the feature they represent is either on, or both on . It glows amber while the battery is being charged. The hard disk drive 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 connected to indicate that wireless device is currently in Standby mode. Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 35 System indicator ...
...are under a tinted panel and are visible only when the feature they represent is either on, or both on . It glows amber while the battery is being charged. The hard disk drive 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 connected to indicate that wireless device is currently in Standby mode. Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 35 System indicator ...
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...a standard electrical outlet is not available. The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard disk drive. The battery release latch secures the battery pack to the computer, preventing the pack from dislodging from the computer case. 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside Underside... Expansion memory slot cover Cooling vent Battery release latch Battery pack Hard disk drive cover The expansion memory cover protects the slots where you use your computer at an optimum temperature...
...a standard electrical outlet is not available. The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard disk drive. The battery release latch secures the battery pack to the computer, preventing the pack from dislodging from the computer case. 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside Underside... Expansion memory slot cover Cooling vent Battery release latch Battery pack Hard disk drive cover The expansion memory cover protects the slots where you use your computer at an optimum temperature...
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... especially important for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer immediately, disconnect the AC power adapter, and remove the battery. Information on disks is active. This precaution is being used for files you receive via diskette, email, or download from the Internet. Ask your dealer...
... especially important for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer immediately, disconnect the AC power adapter, and remove the battery. Information on disks is active. This precaution is being used for files you receive via diskette, email, or download from the Internet. Ask your dealer...
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...telephone line. NOTE: To register online, your computer's modem must be charged before you can use external power or to register with Toshiba and Microsoft. A window will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection. The computer will display asking if you wish to... charge the battery, attach the AC adapter. Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be connected to continue. To use it. Getting Started Setting up your...
...telephone line. NOTE: To register online, your computer's modem must be charged before you can use external power or to register with Toshiba and Microsoft. A window will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection. The computer will display asking if you wish to... charge the battery, attach the AC adapter. Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be connected to continue. To use it. Getting Started Setting up your...
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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. 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. The AC power light on the back of the computer.
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. 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. The AC power light on the back of the computer.
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The AC power and battery lights glow. There is a risk of , or apply heat to unplug it. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock. Never pull directly on top ... with wet hands. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter 49 Connecting the adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power...
The AC power and battery lights glow. There is a risk of , or apply heat to unplug it. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock. Never pull directly on top ... with wet hands. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter 49 Connecting the adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power...
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...for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . 50 Getting Started Charging the battery Charging the battery Before you can damage the battery. CAUTION: Once the battery is charging. It takes much longer to a power outlet, you must charge it is charged for more information... few hours at a time. The on/off or on battery use the battery to power the computer, you can charge the battery with the computer turned off light glows green and the battery light glows amber to charge the battery is on page 107. If the computer is not consuming ...
...for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . 50 Getting Started Charging the battery Charging the battery Before you can damage the battery. CAUTION: Once the battery is charging. It takes much longer to a power outlet, you must charge it is charged for more information... few hours at a time. The on/off or on battery use the battery to power the computer, you can charge the battery with the computer turned off light glows green and the battery light glows amber to charge the battery is on page 107. If the computer is not consuming ...
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...: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is not lit when the computer is currently in use . 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Pressing ...the power button NOTE: When you turn on page 111. 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. The hard...
...: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is not lit when the computer is currently in use . 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Pressing ...the power button NOTE: When you turn on page 111. 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. The hard...
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.... These features can move the mouse and keyboard several feet from your system. To insert the batteries, turn the mouse over and remove the battery cover. Battery cover Wireless mouse battery location Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 55 Using the wireless mouse The wireless mouse, combined with the wireless keyboard...
.... These features can move the mouse and keyboard several feet from your system. To insert the batteries, turn the mouse over and remove the battery cover. Battery cover Wireless mouse battery location Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 55 Using the wireless mouse The wireless mouse, combined with the wireless keyboard...
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... large amounts of data. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. For steps on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; You may want to increase the computer's memory if you to add additional memory modules of either...
... large amounts of data. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. For steps on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; You may want to increase the computer's memory if you to add additional memory modules of either...
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... outward until the memory module pops 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...
... outward until the memory module pops 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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.... ❖ If you have work in -use light on the system indicator panel is off) to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may take several hours to recharge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 67 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off the power...
.... ❖ If you have work in -use light on the system indicator panel is off) to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may take several hours to recharge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 67 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off the power...
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... computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened ...clean the computer. Never use lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Moving the computer Before moving your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 107. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Cleaning...
... computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened ...clean the computer. Never use lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Moving the computer Before moving your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 107. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Cleaning...
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...the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you when the battery is running low. Your computer can turn on page 113. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. Your work frequently.... See "Setting battery alarms" on . You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 71 Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and ...
...the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you when the battery is running low. Your computer can turn on page 113. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. Your work frequently.... See "Setting battery alarms" on . You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 71 Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and ...
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Turning off the keyboard The keyboard is automatically turned off . The battery cover is found on the wireless keyboard, first remove the keyboard from the computer chassis Installing the keyboard to the computer To install the keyboard ... it into the front of the keyboard slot. 2 Press the top of the keyboard when it on" on page 76. Changing the battery on keyboard To change the battery on the bottom of the keyboard down to its slot in "Removing the keyboard and turning it is turned off when the computer...
Turning off the keyboard The keyboard is automatically turned off . The battery cover is found on the wireless keyboard, first remove the keyboard from the computer chassis Installing the keyboard to the computer To install the keyboard ... it into the front of the keyboard slot. 2 Press the top of the keyboard when it on" on page 76. Changing the battery on keyboard To change the battery on the bottom of the keyboard down to its slot in "Removing the keyboard and turning it is turned off when the computer...
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...; Use Windows® Explorer or My Computer to work on. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on the battery cover, and lift the cover off. 2 Remove the connector from the battery and lift the battery from the Start menu. Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to click the name ...of the file that contains the information you have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for starting a program from it's slot. 3 Replace the battery and ...
...; Use Windows® Explorer or My Computer to work on. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on the battery cover, and lift the cover off. 2 Remove the connector from the battery and lift the battery from the Start menu. Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to click the name ...of the file that contains the information you have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for starting a program from it's slot. 3 Replace the battery and ...