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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 51 26
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 51 26
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... Computing 116 Toshiba's energy-saver design 116 Running the computer on battery power 116 Battery Notice 117 Power management 118 Using additional batteries 118 Charging batteries 119 Charging the main battery 119 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring main battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 123 What to do when the main battery runs low ...123 Setting battery alarms 124...
... Computing 116 Toshiba's energy-saver design 116 Running the computer on battery power 116 Battery Notice 117 Power management 118 Using additional batteries 118 Charging batteries 119 Charging the main battery 119 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring main battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 123 What to do when the main battery runs low ...123 Setting battery alarms 124...
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... conflict 212 A plan of action 212 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........214 Memory problems 216 Power and the batteries 217 Keyboard problems 219 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 Optical drive problems 225 Sound system problems 226 PC Card problems 226 Printer problems...
... conflict 212 A plan of action 212 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........214 Memory problems 216 Power and the batteries 217 Keyboard problems 219 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 Optical drive problems 225 Sound system problems 226 PC Card problems 226 Printer problems...
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...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 239 If you need further assistance 245 Before you contact Toshiba 245 Contacting Toshiba 246 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 247 Toshiba's worldwide offices 248 Appendix A: Hot Keys 250 Volume Mute 250 Password security 251 Without a password... 251 With a password 251 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 252 Power usage mode 253 ...
...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 239 If you need further assistance 245 Before you contact Toshiba 245 Contacting Toshiba 246 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 247 Toshiba's worldwide offices 248 Appendix A: Hot Keys 250 Volume Mute 250 Password security 251 Without a password... 251 With a password 251 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 252 Power usage mode 253 ...
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... drop a heavy object onto the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from or writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn off the computer. 2. Exposure to skin. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury...
... drop a heavy object onto the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from or writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn off the computer. 2. Exposure to skin. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury...
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..., but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on page 45 before you can block the vents. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on a carpet or other... soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power ...
..., but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on page 45 before you can block the vents. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on a carpet or other... soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power ...
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Getting Started Adding optional external devices 47 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on a power cord/cable to operate. See "Setting up your computer for the first time you may damage the ...cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never pull on page 45. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to follow this instruction may want to: ...
Getting Started Adding optional external devices 47 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on a power cord/cable to operate. See "Setting up your computer for the first time you may damage the ...cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never pull on page 45. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to follow this instruction may want to: ...
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... serious injury. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Toshiba assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or battery charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on one socket could... cause fire or damage to do so may have been provided with your PC and the Toshiba Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket to the PC. Always use the...
... serious injury. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Toshiba assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or battery charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on one socket could... cause fire or damage to do so may have been provided with your PC and the Toshiba Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket to the PC. Always use the...
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...amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected... not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. The AC power light on replacing the main battery. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. See "Changing the main battery" on page 128 for information on the indicator panel glows green. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable...
...amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected... not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. The AC power light on replacing the main battery. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. See "Changing the main battery" on page 128 for information on the indicator panel glows green. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable...
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..., power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Getting Started Charging the main battery 51 Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: When ...first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adaptor...
..., power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Getting Started Charging the main battery 51 Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: When ...first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adaptor...
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... on and begin using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on your PC. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the...panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
... on and begin using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on your PC. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the...panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
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... your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives are designed to all possible configurations for the first time 53 Your computer...
... your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives are designed to all possible configurations for the first time 53 Your computer...
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...module while the computer is on the system). The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 128. 5 Close the display panel and turn off computer or Shut down window appears. 2 Click ...Turn Off or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Front of computer Memory module slot cover (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer ...
...module while the computer is on the system). The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 128. 5 Close the display panel and turn off computer or Shut down window appears. 2 Click ...Turn Off or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Front of computer Memory module slot cover (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer ...
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... in "Installing a memory module" on page 55 to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an... one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 128. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer.
... in "Installing a memory module" on page 55 to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an... one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 128. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer.
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.... TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up... . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 128. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket clips.
.... TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up... . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 128. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket clips.
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... plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off the power while a disk is a good idea to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are...
... plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off the power while a disk is a good idea to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are...
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... the system 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 maintain the saved information, system ...shuts the computer down or turn off your computer, save your system settings so that, when you turn on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to where you change your files and make sure the disk activity lights are retained indefinitely....
... the system 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 maintain the saved information, system ...shuts the computer down or turn off your computer, save your system settings so that, when you turn on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to where you change your files and make sure the disk activity lights are retained indefinitely....
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...store unsaved information on your work before putting your computer 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 ... off . Be sure to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. For information on page 91. If you were using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting ...
...store unsaved information on your work before putting your computer 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 ... off . Be sure to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. For information on page 91. If you were using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting ...
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... located). To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started Caring for your computer This section gives tips on page 131.... Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. Caring for your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth.
... located). To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started Caring for your computer This section gives tips on page 131.... Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. Caring for your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth.
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... save it to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. Your work frequently.
... save it to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. Your work frequently.