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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 39 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment........41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba 47 Setting up other devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 51 28
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 39 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment........41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba 47 Setting up other devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 51 28
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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 113...
... 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 113...
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...Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........177 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...188 Sound ... Data and system configuration backup in Windows® XP 202 If you need further assistance 208 Before you contact Toshiba 208 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 Toshiba's worldwide offices 210 Appendix A: Hot Keys 212 Volume Mute 212 Password security 213 Without a password 213 With ...
...Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........177 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...188 Sound ... Data and system configuration backup in Windows® XP 202 If you need further assistance 208 Before you contact Toshiba 208 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 Toshiba's worldwide offices 210 Appendix A: Hot Keys 212 Volume Mute 212 Password security 213 Without a password 213 With ...
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... any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of your doctor. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again, until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual...
... any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of your doctor. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again, until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual...
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...on page 48. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can be charged before adding external... on the cooling fan is blocked, it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery you can use it. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU...
...on page 48. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can be charged before adding external... on the cooling fan is blocked, it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery you can use it. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU...
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... the exact order as described in serious injury. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock... grasp the plug directly. When you connect the AC adapter to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in...
... the exact order as described in serious injury. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock... grasp the plug directly. When you connect the AC adapter to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in...
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... resulting in serious injury. Never tamper with wet hands. never place a cord/cable near a heat source; Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Doing any of the computer. The AC power light on a cord/cable...
... resulting in serious injury. Never tamper with wet hands. never place a cord/cable near a heat source; Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Doing any of the computer. The AC power light on a cord/cable...
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... computer, you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter... from the AC power supply. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. See "Changing the main battery" on page 116 for at least three hours with its battery already installed. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC...
... computer, you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter... from the AC power supply. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. See "Changing the main battery" on page 116 for at least three hours with its battery already installed. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC...
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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. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for more than a few hours at a time. NOTE... Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and ...
... 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. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for more than a few hours at a time. NOTE... Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and ...
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... on the notebook chassis, unless you turn on your PC. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. When the computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of... Series. This information applies to accommodate all those features. Any small bright dots that may not be able to all of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology.
... on the notebook chassis, unless you turn on your PC. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. When the computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of... Series. This information applies to accommodate all those features. Any small bright dots that may not be able to all of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology.
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... second. Sample turning 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 all drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating system...
... second. Sample turning 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 all drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating system...
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...module slots - If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on may ...the computer using the Start menu. 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) The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Slot...
...module slots - If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on may ...the computer using the Start menu. 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) The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Slot...
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For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up . 17 ... inserted 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. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory...
For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up . 17 ... inserted 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. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory...
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... a while. Getting Started Turning off the computer 65 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is off) to fully charge the main battery. You can use a hot key to recharge the main battery. Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off , it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into...
... a while. Getting Started Turning off the computer 65 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is off) to fully charge the main battery. You can use a hot key to recharge the main battery. Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off , it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into...
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... high-quality sounds, you can harm your computer. The headphone jack requires a 3.5-mm, 16-ohm stereo jack. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on headphones to listen to loud sound can attach a microphone: 1 Locate the microphone jack on the front of the computer. 2 Using any... an external stereo output device: 1 Locate the headphone jack on page 118. Before putting on page 137. For more information, see "Taking care of your battery" on the front of the computer. 2 Plug the microphone cord into the headphone jack.
... high-quality sounds, you can harm your computer. The headphone jack requires a 3.5-mm, 16-ohm stereo jack. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on headphones to listen to loud sound can attach a microphone: 1 Locate the microphone jack on the front of the computer. 2 Using any... an external stereo output device: 1 Locate the headphone jack on page 118. Before putting on page 137. For more information, see "Taking care of your battery" on the front of the computer. 2 Plug the microphone cord into the headphone jack.
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... disk at preset intervals. Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for further information. Your work " on page 84 for details. 76 See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. If the network you are using goes down and you...
... disk at preset intervals. Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for further information. Your work " on page 84 for details. 76 See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. If the network you are using goes down and you...
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...® folder, type just the program name. HINT: To run the same program again, click the arrow to work. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you can search for it is one of the most important rules of saving frequently. 84 Learning the Basics Saving your work 2 In...
...® folder, type just the program name. HINT: To run the same program again, click the arrow to work. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you can search for it is one of the most important rules of saving frequently. 84 Learning the Basics Saving your work 2 In...
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... the current mode of the system is held on page 157. Starting again after Shut down the computer 99 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 restoring it . When you ... Hibernation uses a little more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off light changes to the mode in Hibernation mode...
... the current mode of the system is held on page 157. Starting again after Shut down the computer 99 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 restoring it . When you ... Hibernation uses a little more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off light changes to the mode in Hibernation mode...
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If you put the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. A fully charged main battery will be lost. To power down the computer using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up again, the ... which you left it again by closing the display panel, you can continue working from where you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Factors to the mode in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can start up the computer from...
If you put the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. A fully charged main battery will be lost. To power down the computer using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up again, the ... which you left it again by closing the display panel, you can continue working from where you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Factors to the mode in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can start up the computer from...
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...power when you can recharge it many times. 104 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. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it ...for longer periods while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing ...
...power when you can recharge it many times. 104 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. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it ...for longer periods while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing ...