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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 Adding external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 52 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 Adding external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 52 28
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... 105 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 106 Toshiba's energy-saver design 106 Running the computer on battery power 107 Battery Notice 107 Charging the batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 What to do when the battery alarm sounds ....113 Changing batteries 114 Taking care of your battery 117 Safety precautions 117 Maximizing...
... 105 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 106 Toshiba's energy-saver design 106 Running the computer on battery power 107 Battery Notice 107 Charging the batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 What to do when the battery alarm sounds ....113 Changing batteries 114 Taking care of your battery 117 Safety precautions 117 Maximizing...
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... pointing device to assign keys 163 Viewing existing key assignments 164 Changing or removing existing key assignments 164 TOSHIBA HW Setup 165 TOSHIBA Hotkey utility 167 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 170 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 172 Problems that are easy to fix ...of action 179 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 183 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...192
... pointing device to assign keys 163 Viewing existing key assignments 164 Changing or removing existing key assignments 164 TOSHIBA HW Setup 165 TOSHIBA Hotkey utility 167 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 170 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 172 Problems that are easy to fix ...of action 179 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 183 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...192
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...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 214 Appendix A: Hot Keys 216 Volume Mute 216 Password security 217 Without a password... 217 With a password 217 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 218 Power usage mode 219 ...
...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 214 Appendix A: Hot Keys 216 Volume Mute 216 Password security 217 Without a password... 217 With a password 217 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 218 Power usage mode 219 ...
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... again, until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. PC base and palm rest...
... again, until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. PC base and palm rest...
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... charged before adding external or internal components to your dealer to help you can use the computer on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 46 before you . The fan draws in by the cooling...
... charged before adding external or internal components to your dealer to help you can use the computer on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 46 before you . The fan draws in by the cooling...
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... account, you must either connect the built-in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. Click Next to a telephone line" on page 48. 46 Getting Started Setting up for an Internet connection. If an...
... account, you must either connect the built-in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. Click Next to a telephone line" on page 48. 46 Getting Started Setting up for an Internet connection. If an...
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... optional external diskette drive" on page 72) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on page 140) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source After starting your...
... optional external diskette drive" on page 72) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on page 140) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source After starting your...
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... cable or plug; never place a power cable near a heat source; never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never run a power cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Doing any of the main... is low and it is time to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/ or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. ...
... cable or plug; never place a power cable near a heat source; never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never run a power cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Doing any of the main... is low and it is time to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/ or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. ...
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...with the computer turned off for information on page 114 for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Continuing to power the computer..., you must charge the battery. See "Changing batteries" on replacing the battery. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer...
...with the computer turned off for information on page 114 for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Continuing to power the computer..., you must charge the battery. See "Changing batteries" on replacing the battery. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer...
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... force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 53 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your PC. Display release latch Sample opening the display panel 3 Adjust the display to turn on the center...
... force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 53 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your PC. Display release latch Sample opening the display panel 3 Adjust the display to turn on the center...
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... screen will dim and you have all of the screen technology. Your selected model may come on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the...power To 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 may not have selected all the features and icons described in this guide. Your computer...
... screen will dim and you have all of the screen technology. Your selected model may come on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the...power To 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 may not have selected all the features and icons described in this guide. Your computer...
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... memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , click Start, Turn off computer. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and... computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC Adapter cord. 4 Remove the battery.
... memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , click Start, Turn off computer. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and... computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC Adapter cord. 4 Remove the battery.
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... or on page 114. 15 Turn the computer right side up. 16 Reconnect any cables. 17 Restart the computer. For information on inserting the battery, see "Changing batteries" on the computer. Grease or dust on either side of the memory module will click to work. The memory module should be level when... place The clips on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 13 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 14 Re-insert the battery.
... or on page 114. 15 Turn the computer right side up. 16 Reconnect any cables. 17 Restart the computer. For information on inserting the battery, see "Changing batteries" on the computer. Grease or dust on either side of the memory module will click to work. The memory module should be level when... place The clips on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 13 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 14 Re-insert the battery.
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... computer off, 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. For more information, see "Powering down command when connected to a domain server instead. If you are using it may damage the media in loss of... connected to a domain server or the Shut down the computer" on page 98. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery.
... computer off, 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. For more information, see "Powering down command when connected to a domain server instead. If you are using it may damage the media in loss of... connected to a domain server or the Shut down the computer" on page 98. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery.
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Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down . For more information, see "Taking care of your battery" on page 137. Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your computer This section gives tips on the microphone. For information ...about taking care of the computer. 2 Plug the microphone cord into the jack. 3 Turn on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on page 117. Connecting a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you can attach a microphone: 1 Locate the microphone jack on the...
Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down . For more information, see "Taking care of your battery" on page 137. Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your computer This section gives tips on the microphone. For information ...about taking care of the computer. 2 Plug the microphone cord into the jack. 3 Turn on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on page 117. Connecting a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you can attach a microphone: 1 Locate the microphone jack on the...
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... basic features. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. See 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. Computing tips...
... basic features. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. See 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. Computing tips...
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...: Save your data even when you are working with a document that saves documents at regular intervals. If you need to get in case the main battery discharges before you created a new document, your Windows® program, click Save. This is a good idea to do. Saving files 1 On the File menu of...
...: Save your data even when you are working with a document that saves documents at regular intervals. If you need to get in case the main battery discharges before you created a new document, your Windows® program, click Save. This is a good idea to do. Saving files 1 On the File menu of...
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... information about the Power Saver utility, see "Optimize" 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 blue. If you can start it . When you start up again,... the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the mode of the computer to the hard disk. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, the...
... information about the Power Saver utility, see "Optimize" 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 blue. If you can start it . When you start up again,... the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the mode of the computer to the hard disk. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, the...
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...or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up to eight hours in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Be sure to the screen you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode.... up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on/off light turns blue. A fully charged main...
...or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up to eight hours in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Be sure to the screen you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode.... up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on/off light turns blue. A fully charged main...