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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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... in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to skin. If any part of the body. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate...
... in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to skin. If any part of the body. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate...
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.... The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. If the fan is...
.... The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. If the fan is...
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... acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in modem to continue. If an Internet connection could not be found, a window will connect to charge the battery you turn on page 47. See "Connecting your modem to your software setup choices. Click Next to a telephone line or establish a Local Area Network (LAN...
... acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in modem to continue. If an Internet connection could not be found, a window will connect to charge the battery you turn on page 47. See "Connecting your modem to your software setup choices. Click Next to a telephone line or establish a Local Area Network (LAN...
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... (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on page 45. Getting Started Adding external devices 47 Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 134) Connecting the AC Adapter Your computer requires power to operate. See "Setting up your computer for the...
... (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on page 45. Getting Started Adding external devices 47 Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 134) Connecting the AC Adapter Your computer requires power to operate. See "Setting up your computer for the...
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If the main battery is present, the battery light glows: ❖ Amber while the battery is live electrical outlet. If the electrical outlet is charging Getting Started Connecting the AC Adapter 49 To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect ...
If the main battery is present, the battery light glows: ❖ Amber while the battery is live electrical outlet. If the electrical outlet is charging Getting Started Connecting the AC Adapter 49 To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect ...
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... came with the computer turned off for at a time. 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 is a risk of , or apply heat to the power cord...or electric shock. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page 159 for troubleshooting information. Damaged power cords/cables can damage the battery. Never remove the power plug from the AC power supply. Doing so may cause an electric shock. If the power cord/cable becomes...
... came with the computer turned off for at a time. 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 is a risk of , or apply heat to the power cord...or electric shock. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page 159 for troubleshooting information. Damaged power cords/cables can damage the battery. Never remove the power plug from the AC power supply. Doing so may cause an electric shock. If the power cord/cable becomes...
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... the applications, power management settings, and features used 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...
... the applications, power management settings, and features used 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...
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...features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to accommodate all those features. When the computer is ... on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not have selected all possible configurations for the first time Small bright...
...features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to accommodate all those features. When the computer is ... on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not have selected all possible configurations for the first time Small bright...
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... can install one or two memory modules. You will be installed in good condition. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC Adapter. 4 Remove the battery. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that is on , begin at step 1; Slot A and Slot B. The operating system ...turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 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. You can be lost.
... can install one or two memory modules. You will be installed in good condition. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC Adapter. 4 Remove the battery. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that is on , begin at step 1; Slot A and Slot B. The operating system ...turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 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. You can be lost.
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... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. 62 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system settings to memory so that... to a network, use . If you turn off for a longer period, you can use and result in progress and are not connected to recharge the main battery. Never turn on page 93.
... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. 62 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system settings to memory so that... to a network, use . If you turn off for a longer period, you can use and result in progress and are not connected to recharge the main battery. Never turn on page 93.
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...microphone cord into the jack. 3 Turn on page 111. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on cleaning and moving your ears. Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down . Caring for your... battery" on the microphone. Never use the Volume Control switch or access the Volume Control program (click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control). ...
...microphone cord into the jack. 3 Turn on page 111. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on cleaning and moving your ears. Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down . Caring for your... battery" on the microphone. Never use the Volume Control switch or access the Volume Control program (click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control). ...
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... saves your work since you must restart your computer to the disk. See "Saving your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and...
... saves your work since you must restart your computer to the disk. See "Saving your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and...
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... Before you turn off the computer, save feature. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to give it has an automatic save your work .
... Before you turn off the computer, save feature. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to give it has an automatic save your work .
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...panel, you shut down the computer by opening the display panel. 96 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer NOTE For more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than does Turn off computer. ...10070; Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on /off light changes to green. Starting again after Shut down completely, but it from memory. If you can start it . ...
...panel, you shut down the computer by opening the display panel. 96 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer NOTE For more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than does Turn off computer. ...10070; Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on /off light changes to green. Starting again after Shut down completely, but it from memory. If you can start it . ...
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...in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. Standby holds the current mode of the computer 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... you were using. Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. A fully charged main battery will be lost. NOTE If you were using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off light turns green. To power down using the ...
...in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. Standby holds the current mode of the computer 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... you were using. Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. A fully charged main battery will be lost. NOTE If you were using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off light turns green. To power down using the ...