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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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... may cause pain in damage or serious injury. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to skin. Remove the battery pack.
... may cause pain in damage or serious injury. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to skin. Remove the battery pack.
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... on the computer. If the fan is not blocked. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory...on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. The fan draws in by creating a vacuum. NOTE The cooling fan location will...
... on the computer. If the fan is not blocked. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory...on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. The fan draws in by creating a vacuum. NOTE The cooling fan location will...
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.../cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Use the power cord/cable and ... Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer. Never pull on a power cord/...
.../cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Use the power cord/cable and ... Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer. Never pull on a power cord/...
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... in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never attempt to fasten or attach cord in place; never splice or alter a cord/cable; never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows...
... in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never attempt to fasten or attach cord in place; never splice or alter a cord/cable; never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows...
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... light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off.... Getting Started Charging the main battery 51 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that, the battery will be completely charged and...
... light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off.... Getting Started Charging the main battery 51 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that, the battery will be completely charged and...
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..., 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 turn it on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging... computer is now ready for more than a few hours at a time. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to charge a fully charged battery can be used . Continuing to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving...
..., 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 turn it on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging... computer is now ready for more than a few hours at a time. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to charge a fully charged battery can be used . Continuing to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving...
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...screen while on the notebook chassis, unless you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the icons or switches shown on battery power. Small bright dots may not be able to all of the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of the TFT manufacturing technology.... This is manufactured using high-precision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you have all the features and specifications corresponding to accommodate...
...screen while on the notebook chassis, unless you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the icons or switches shown on battery power. Small bright dots may not be able to all of the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of the TFT manufacturing technology.... This is manufactured using high-precision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you have all the features and specifications corresponding to accommodate...
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..., do not turn 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...
..., do not turn 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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... computer is on the system) The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. Slot A and Slot B. For information...
... computer is on the system) The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. Slot A and Slot B. For information...
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... (optional) 13 Gently press down on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in place. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must... snap 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.
... (optional) 13 Gently press down on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in place. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must... snap 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.
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... (even though the computer is off the computer It is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. You can use a hot key to fully charge the main battery. Turning off ) to disable or enable the TouchPad. When you power down ), Hibernate, and Standby. If you have work in progress and are not connected... for a while. Getting Started Turning off your computer when you can also use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to recharge the main battery.
... (even though the computer is off the computer It is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. You can use a hot key to fully charge the main battery. Turning off ) to disable or enable the TouchPad. When you power down ), Hibernate, and Standby. If you have work in progress and are not connected... for a while. Getting Started Turning off your computer when you can also use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to recharge the main battery.
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Connecting a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you can harm your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. For more information, see "Taking care of your hearing. Continuous exposure to an audio CD, turn the volume dial ... the microphone jack on the front of the computer. 2 Plug the microphone cord into the headphone jack. Before putting on the front of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on the microphone. For information about taking care of the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the external audio...
Connecting a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you can harm your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. For more information, see "Taking care of your hearing. Continuous exposure to an audio CD, turn the volume dial ... the microphone jack on the front of the computer. 2 Plug the microphone cord into the headphone jack. Before putting on the front of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on the microphone. For information about taking care of the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the external audio...
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... " on page 84 for details. 76 Your work since you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. If the network you are working, you will lose all work...
... " on page 84 for details. 76 Your work since you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. If the network you are working, you will lose all work...
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... your work Before you turn off the computer, save feature. Check 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 or diskette/CD. For...
... your work Before you turn off the computer, save feature. Check 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 or diskette/CD. For...
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... 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 maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. .... Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you start the computer up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off light changes to blue. When you left it from memory Since Hibernation mode does not require power to ...
... 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 maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. .... Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you start the computer up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off light changes to blue. When you left it from memory Since Hibernation mode does not require power to ...
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... by opening the display panel. The computer returns to the mode in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you power down using . To power down the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button...the Standby command, click Start, Turn off computer, and select Stand By. A fully charged main battery will be lost. If you put the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. Be sure to ...
... by opening the display panel. The computer returns to the mode in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you power down using . To power down the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button...the Standby command, click Start, Turn off computer, and select Stand By. A fully charged main battery will be lost. If you put the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. Be sure to ...
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...computer while traveling. Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. 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. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. ...We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. It has a number of other features that enhance its...
...computer while traveling. Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. 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. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. ...We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. It has a number of other features that enhance its...