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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 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding external devices 47 Connecting the AC Adapter 47 Charging the main battery 50 28
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 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding external devices 47 Connecting the AC Adapter 47 Charging the main battery 50 28
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... work 92 Restoring your work 92 Powering down the computer 93 Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down ...........94 Using Hibernation 96 Using Standby 98 Toshiba's online resources 100 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 101 Toshiba's energy-saver design 101 Running the computer on battery power 102
... work 92 Restoring your work 92 Powering down the computer 93 Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down ...........94 Using Hibernation 96 Using Standby 98 Toshiba's online resources 100 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 101 Toshiba's energy-saver design 101 Running the computer on battery power 102
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31 Contents Battery Notice 102 Charging the batteries 103 Charging the main battery 104 Charging the RTC battery 105 Monitoring battery power 106 What to do when the battery alarm sounds ....108 Changing batteries 109 Taking care of your battery 111 Safety precautions 111 Maximizing battery life 112 Disposing of used batteries 114 Conserving power 115 Power profiles in Windows XP...
31 Contents Battery Notice 102 Charging the batteries 103 Charging the main battery 104 Charging the RTC battery 105 Monitoring battery power 106 What to do when the battery alarm sounds ....108 Changing batteries 109 Taking care of your battery 111 Safety precautions 111 Maximizing battery life 112 Disposing of used batteries 114 Conserving power 115 Power profiles in Windows XP...
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33 Contents Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 153 Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility .......154 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 159 Problems that are easy to fix 159 Problems when you turn on the computer............... conflict 166 A plan of action 166 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........168 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 171 Keyboard problems 173 Display problems 174 Disk drive problems 176 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...179 Sound system problems 180 PC Card...
33 Contents Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 153 Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility .......154 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 159 Problems that are easy to fix 159 Problems when you turn on the computer............... conflict 166 A plan of action 166 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........168 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 171 Keyboard problems 173 Display problems 174 Disk drive problems 176 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...179 Sound system problems 180 PC Card...
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34 Contents Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 201 Toshiba's worldwide offices 201 Appendix A: Hot Keys 204 Volume Mute 204 Password security 205 Without a password 205 With a password 205 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 206 Power usage mode 207 Standby mode 207 Hibernation mode 208 Display modes 209 Display brightness 209...
34 Contents Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 201 Toshiba's worldwide offices 201 Appendix A: Hot Keys 204 Volume Mute 204 Password security 205 Without a password 205 With a password 205 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 206 Power usage mode 207 Standby mode 207 Hibernation mode 208 Display modes 209 Display brightness 209...
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... rain, water, seawater or moisture. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to skin.
... rain, water, seawater or moisture. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to skin.
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... outside air into the computer. Important information on the cooling fan is blocked, it . If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to check for viruses. Ask your computer special program to be drawn in air by the cooling fan. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL...
... outside air into the computer. Important information on the cooling fan is blocked, it . If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to check for viruses. Ask your computer special program to be drawn in air by the cooling fan. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL...
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... account, you must either connect the built-in which windows appear, may vary according to a telephone line" on page 47. Click Next to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. Getting Started Setting up your computer 45 To use external power or to continue.
... account, you must either connect the built-in which windows appear, may vary according to a telephone line" on page 47. Click Next to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. Getting Started Setting up your computer 45 To use external power or to continue.
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... your software" on page 134) Connecting the AC Adapter Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Getting Started Adding external devices 47 Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer...
... your software" on page 134) Connecting the AC Adapter Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Getting Started Adding external devices 47 Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer...
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... cord/cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of California to the AC adapter. If the main battery is present, the battery light glows: ❖ Amber while the battery is live electrical outlet. Sample connecting the AC adapter cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to the...
... cord/cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of California to the AC adapter. If the main battery is present, the battery light glows: ❖ Amber while the battery is live electrical outlet. Sample connecting the AC adapter cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to the...
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... least three hours with its battery already installed. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. 50 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Green when the battery is fully charged If the battery light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it... computer. See "If Something Goes Wrong" on top of electric shock. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Continuing to the power cord/cable. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page...
... least three hours with its battery already installed. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. 50 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Green when the battery is fully charged If the battery light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it... computer. See "If Something Goes Wrong" on top of electric shock. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Continuing to the power cord/cable. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page...
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... to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the battery cannot occur. Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force...
... to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the battery cannot occur. Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force...
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... chassis, unless you may come on your PC. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the computer: 1 Make sure... any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you turn on battery power. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on your screen display ...
... chassis, unless you may come on your PC. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the computer: 1 Make sure... any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you turn on battery power. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on your screen display ...
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...module slots on , begin at step 1; Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 109. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips No. 1...standard Phillips No.1 screwdriver for this procedure. Slot A and Slot B. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC Adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The computer has two memory module slots - The operating system turns off computer. You can be lost. If you install or remove a ...
...module slots on , begin at step 1; Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 109. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips No. 1...standard Phillips No.1 screwdriver for this procedure. Slot A and Slot B. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC Adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The computer has two memory module slots - The operating system turns off computer. You can be lost. If you install or remove a ...
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... you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off for a while. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. Never turn on page 93. With the computer off, it for a longer period, you have work in use the Windows Turn Off command when not ...
... you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off for a while. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. Never turn on page 93. With the computer off, it for a longer period, you have work in use the Windows Turn Off command when not ...
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... a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you can attach a microphone: 1 Locate the microphone jack on the front of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on cleaning and moving your ears. Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down . For more information...computer. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on page 132. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on the microphone. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Never use the Volume ...
... a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you can attach a microphone: 1 Locate the microphone jack on the front of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on cleaning and moving your ears. Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down . For more information...computer. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on page 132. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on the microphone. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Never use the Volume ...
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... saves your software documentation for further information. 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. HINT: Some...
... saves your software documentation for further information. 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. HINT: Some...
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... quick and easy, so it is one of the most important rules of your data even when you return to get in case the main battery discharges before you are working with a document that saves documents at regular intervals.
... quick and easy, so it is one of the most important rules of your data even when you return to get in case the main battery discharges before you are working with a document that saves documents at regular intervals.
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... until the on/off computer. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the mode of the computer to green. Starting again after Shut down the computer NOTE For more time... to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you left it. When you can start up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off light changes to the hard disk. If you shut down completely, but it again by closing the display panel, ...
... until the on/off computer. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the mode of the computer to green. Starting again after Shut down the computer NOTE For more time... to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you left it. When you can start up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off light changes to the hard disk. If you shut down completely, but it again by closing the display panel, ...
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... you restart the computer, you can start up again, the computer returns to eight hours in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. 98 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it , including all open programs and files...using. The computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until ...
... you restart the computer, you can start up again, the computer returns to eight hours in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. 98 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it , including all open programs and files...using. The computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until ...