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Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 37 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Setting up other devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 49 26
Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 37 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Setting up other devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 49 26
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... Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...111 Setting battery alarms 112 Conserving battery power 112 Power Profiles 113...
... Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...111 Setting battery alarms 112 Conserving battery power 112 Power Profiles 113...
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...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 215 Appendix A: Hot Keys 217 Volume Mute 217 Password security 218 Without a password... 218 With a password 218 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 219 Power usage mode 220 ...
...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 215 Appendix A: Hot Keys 217 Volume Mute 217 Password security 218 Without a password... 218 With a password 218 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 219 Power usage mode 220 ...
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Exposure to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If you have taken the computer to rain, water, ...
Exposure to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If you have taken the computer to rain, water, ...
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... cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can use external power or to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be drawn in air by the cooling fan. Loose items ... all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. The fan draws in by creating a vacuum. To use it could cause ...
... cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can use external power or to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be drawn in air by the cooling fan. Loose items ... all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. The fan draws in by creating a vacuum. To use it could cause ...
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... When you connect the AC adapter to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power...cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to follow the steps in the exact order as described in serious ...
... When you connect the AC adapter to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power...cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to follow the steps in the exact order as described in serious ...
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...being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue or green, depending on your model. Doing any of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is time to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; Failure to a power source The AC...on the indicator panel glows blue or green, depending on a cord/cable; never place a cord/cable near a heat source; The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury...
...being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue or green, depending on your model. Doing any of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is time to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; Failure to a power source The AC...on the indicator panel glows blue or green, depending on a cord/cable; never place a cord/cable near a heat source; The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury...
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...correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at least three...the computer plugged in and turned off . Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to...
...correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at least three...the computer plugged in and turned off . Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to...
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... by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the computer, 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your PC. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to turn on your display are an intrinsic...
... by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the computer, 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your PC. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to turn on your display are an intrinsic...
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...and icons described in until the power button and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue or green, depending on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your model-about one second. Getting Started Using the computer... for an entire product Series. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not be able to all those features. This information applies to increase the brightness of...
...and icons described in until the power button and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue or green, depending on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your model-about one second. Getting Started Using the computer... for an entire product Series. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not be able to all those features. This information applies to increase the brightness of...
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... to locate the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the system). Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew... Shut down depending on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery.
... to locate the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the system). Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew... Shut down depending on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery.
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... into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the... clips snap into position. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory ...
... into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the... clips snap into position. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory ...
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...Front of computer Memory slots Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows... total memory. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory ...
...Front of computer Memory slots Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows... total memory. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory ...
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... a network, use light are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages.
... a network, use light are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages.
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...shuts the computer down or turn on again. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in which you turn off your computer, save your files and make sure the...; Since information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the hard disk.
...shuts the computer down or turn on again. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in which you turn off your computer, save your files and make sure the...; Since information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the hard disk.
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...the computer 65 For information on placing your computer into a powersaving mode. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work before putting your computer on page 70. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into , and ...Hibernation mode, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring...
...the computer 65 For information on placing your computer into a powersaving mode. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work before putting your computer on page 70. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into , and ...Hibernation mode, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring...
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... tips on page 118. Sample optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's USB ports.
... tips on page 118. Sample optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's USB ports.
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If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature ...
If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature ...
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For example, to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to access WordPad, type: c:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\Wordpad.exe, then click OK. ❖ If you do not know the ...
For example, to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to access WordPad, type: c:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\Wordpad.exe, then click OK. ❖ If you do not know the ...
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...while traveling. Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have ...been set by Toshiba. You can use it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer...
...while traveling. Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have ...been set by Toshiba. You can use it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer...