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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 42 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external 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 42 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 49 26
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... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 107 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring main battery power 109 Determining remaining battery power 111 What to do when the main battery runs low ...112 Setting battery alarms 112...
... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 107 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring main battery power 109 Determining remaining battery power 111 What to do when the main battery runs low ...112 Setting battery alarms 112...
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...162 Customizing a power profile 162 Mouse Utility 163 Toshiba Hardware Setup 164 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 166 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 168 TOSHIBA Accessibility 169 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Utility 170 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 172 Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 173 Chapter 6: If Something Goes...hardware conflicts on your own .....182 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........184 Memory problems 186 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 189 Disk drive problems 192 Optical drive problems 194 Sound system problems 195
...162 Customizing a power profile 162 Mouse Utility 163 Toshiba Hardware Setup 164 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 166 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 168 TOSHIBA Accessibility 169 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Utility 170 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 172 Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 173 Chapter 6: If Something Goes...hardware conflicts on your own .....182 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........184 Memory problems 186 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 189 Disk drive problems 192 Optical drive problems 194 Sound system problems 195
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... and system configuration backup in Windows XP 208 If you need further assistance 214 Before you contact Toshiba 214 Contacting Toshiba 215 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 216 Toshiba's worldwide offices 216 Appendix A: Hot Keys 218 Volume Mute 218 Password security 219 Without a password... 219 With a password 219 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 220 Power profile 221 Standby ...
... and system configuration backup in Windows XP 208 If you need further assistance 214 Before you contact Toshiba 214 Contacting Toshiba 215 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 216 Toshiba's worldwide offices 216 Appendix A: Hot Keys 218 Volume Mute 218 Password security 219 Without a password... 219 With a password 219 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 220 Power profile 221 Standby ...
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...computer, and never expose the computer to spill into any of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or ...permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of your work ❖ Rapid changes in...
...computer, and never expose the computer to spill into any of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or ...permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of your work ❖ Rapid changes in...
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... line" on page 43 before adding external or internal components to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must either establish a Local Area Network (LAN) connection, or connect the built-in which windows appear...
... line" on page 43 before adding external or internal components to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must either establish a Local Area Network (LAN) connection, or connect the built-in which windows appear...
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An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to the... specified by use a multiple connector. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly ...
An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to the... specified by use a multiple connector. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly ...
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... AC adaptor is time to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor Failure to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet ...❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not plugged into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glow green. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet.
... AC adaptor is time to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor Failure to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet ...❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not plugged into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glow green. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet.
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...a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to...power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to...
...a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to...power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to...
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... of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Opening... your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
... of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Opening... your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
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... devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you have selected all optical drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the many possible icons used on your...
... devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you have selected all optical drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the many possible icons used on your...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 116. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 116. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory ... recognized it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 53 to work. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory ... recognized it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 53 to work. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 118. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start...
...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 118. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start...
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... not using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are off. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors...
... not using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are off. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors...
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...restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than when restarting from turning off ... Hibernation mode does not require power to start up than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down ...
...restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than when restarting from turning off ... Hibernation mode does not require power to start up than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down ...
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...Standby mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer or using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. For information on page 75. You should ...save your hard disk. Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your work before putting your computer on page 77. If you power...
...Standby mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer or using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. For information on page 75. You should ...save your hard disk. Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your work before putting your computer on page 77. If you power...
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... display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Doing so could damage the system. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. To keep dust and dirt... not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing...
... display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Doing so could damage the system. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. To keep dust and dirt... not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing...
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This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk. Your ...
This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk. Your ...
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TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you can search for it by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the on the hard disk drive, diskette, flash media, or ...
TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you can search for it by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the on the hard disk drive, diskette, flash media, or ...