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Contents Introduction 37 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Creating a computer-friendly environment........42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Other precautions 46 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 48 Setting up your computer 49 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........51 Adding external devices 51 Connecting to a power source 52 Charging the main battery 55 28
Contents Introduction 37 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Creating a computer-friendly environment........42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Other precautions 46 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 48 Setting up your computer 49 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........51 Adding external devices 51 Connecting to a power source 52 Charging the main battery 55 28
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... 115 Toshiba's energy-saver design 115 Running the computer on battery power 115 Battery Notice 116 Power management 117 Using additional batteries 117 Charging the batteries 118 Charging the main battery 118 Charging the RTC battery 119 Monitoring battery power 120 Determining remaining battery power 121 What to do when the battery runs low 122 Setting battery alarms 123 Conserving battery power...
... 115 Toshiba's energy-saver design 115 Running the computer on battery power 115 Battery Notice 116 Power management 117 Using additional batteries 117 Charging the batteries 118 Charging the main battery 118 Charging the RTC battery 119 Monitoring battery power 120 Determining remaining battery power 121 What to do when the battery runs low 122 Setting battery alarms 123 Conserving battery power...
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... conflict 253 A plan of action 253 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....254 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........255 Memory problems 257 Power and the batteries 257 Keyboard problems 259 Display problems 259 Disk drive problems 262 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...264 Sound system problems 265 PC Card... problems 265 Printer problems 268 Modem problems 269 Develop good computing habits 270 If you need further assistance 271 Before you call 271 Contacting Toshiba 272 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 273 Toshiba's worldwide offices 273
... conflict 253 A plan of action 253 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....254 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........255 Memory problems 257 Power and the batteries 257 Keyboard problems 259 Display problems 259 Disk drive problems 262 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...264 Sound system problems 265 PC Card... problems 265 Printer problems 268 Modem problems 269 Develop good computing habits 270 If you need further assistance 271 Before you call 271 Contacting Toshiba 272 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 273 Toshiba's worldwide offices 273
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...to set up steps up to "Setting up your software" on page 49 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 49 Setting up ...Setting up your software NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Help protect your computer with a rechargeable battery pack that must attach the AC adapter. Windows can include security updates, critical updates, and service packs. Your computer comes with Windows Automatic Updates....
...to set up steps up to "Setting up your software" on page 49 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 49 Setting up ...Setting up your software NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Help protect your computer with a rechargeable battery pack that must attach the AC adapter. Windows can include security updates, critical updates, and service packs. Your computer comes with Windows Automatic Updates....
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...). ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on page 151) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Doing so may damage the power cord/cable and result in a short circuit or electric shock. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to...
...). ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on page 151) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Doing so may damage the power cord/cable and result in a short circuit or electric shock. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to...
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... the computer off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Once the battery is on page 247 for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. See "If Something Goes Wrong" on . For more than a few hours at a time.... information. Getting Started Charging the main battery 55 If the main battery is present, the battery light glows: ❖ Amber while the battery is charging ❖ Green when the battery is fully charged If the battery light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is ...
... the computer off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Once the battery is on page 247 for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. See "If Something Goes Wrong" on . For more than a few hours at a time.... information. Getting Started Charging the main battery 55 If the main battery is present, the battery light glows: ❖ Amber while the battery is charging ❖ Green when the battery is fully charged If the battery light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is ...
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... display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using the display panel. Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Any small bright dots that may vary depending on your...
... display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using the display panel. Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Any small bright dots that may vary depending on your...
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Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you will not be able to increase the brightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate. Turning on the usage of the computer, the ... are designed to all of the icons or switches shown on your computer: Sample system icons This information applies to use AC power rather than battery power) are examples of some of LCD technology.
Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you will not be able to increase the brightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate. Turning on the usage of the computer, the ... are designed to all of the icons or switches shown on your computer: Sample system icons This information applies to use AC power rather than battery power) are examples of some of LCD technology.
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Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery (see "Changing the main battery" on page 107 for more information. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 63 1 If the computer is on, click Start, then click Turn off command" ...
Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery (see "Changing the main battery" on page 107 for more information. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 63 1 If the computer is on, click Start, then click Turn off command" ...
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... several hours to the S-video In port on the back of the video cable to recharge the main battery. When you power down the computer, you are not connected to fully charge the main battery. Turning off the computer It is off your computer when you have work in progress and are...
... several hours to the S-video In port on the back of the video cable to recharge the main battery. When you power down the computer, you are not connected to fully charge the main battery. Turning off the computer It is off your computer when you have work in progress and are...
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Doing so may damage the media in use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of data. Caring for your computer... This section gives tips on page 115. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you turn off . Ask your computer clean, gently...
Doing so may damage the media in use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of data. Caring for your computer... This section gives tips on page 115. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you turn off . Ask your computer clean, gently...
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... have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your file to the disk. Computing tips ❖ Save 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. See "Saving...
... have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your file to the disk. Computing tips ❖ Save 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. See "Saving...
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... is running low, see whether they have an automatic save feature. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your data even when you when the battery is all you need to warn you are working with a document that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. If you turn... that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to see "Setting battery alarms" on page 123. Sample Save As dialog box If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to do. If you are using the Stand by. Learning the Basics Saving...
... is running low, see whether they have an automatic save feature. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your data even when you when the battery is all you need to warn you are working with a document that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. If you turn... that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to see "Setting battery alarms" on page 123. Sample Save As dialog box If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to do. If you are using the Stand by. Learning the Basics Saving...
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... 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 computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because... files you were previously using Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Hibernation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button...
... 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 computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because... files you were previously using Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Hibernation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button...
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... set to automatically enter into Hibernation when your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. Using Standby Mode Standby mode places the computer into Hibernation mode by mode. If...to the screen you left off light turns green. Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. 111 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer The computer is configured, place the computer into a power-saving mode. Starting again...
... set to automatically enter into Hibernation when your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. Using Standby Mode Standby mode places the computer into Hibernation mode by mode. If...to the screen you left off light turns green. Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. 111 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer The computer is configured, place the computer into a power-saving mode. Starting again...
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.... Be sure to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. To power down the computer using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off light blinks amber, indicating the machine is...
.... Be sure to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. To power down the computer using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off light blinks amber, indicating the machine is...
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...it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. 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. It has a number of these features active, allowing ...your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power, Standby mode when it for longer periods ...
...it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. 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. It has a number of these features active, allowing ...your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power, Standby mode when it for longer periods ...
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... that shipped with your computer, and for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. The QosmioPlayer is normal for all batteries. The battery may not indicate a low-battery condition. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to...
... that shipped with your computer, and for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. The QosmioPlayer is normal for all batteries. The battery may not indicate a low-battery condition. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to...
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...start . Users who are not completely familiar with you. For assistance with the power management options preset to carry additional charged batteries with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration. If the computer is powered on or in Hibernation... an AC power source, you may want to a configuration that will deteriorate. Power management Your computer ships with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. NOTE When playing DVDs using QosmioPlayer, the computer must either be able to these settings may result in system...
...start . Users who are not completely familiar with you. For assistance with the power management options preset to carry additional charged batteries with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration. If the computer is powered on or in Hibernation... an AC power source, you may want to a configuration that will deteriorate. Power management Your computer ships with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. NOTE When playing DVDs using QosmioPlayer, the computer must either be able to these settings may result in system...
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... that reduces the power required for more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be charged before you can not occur. 118 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the battery. Doing so may vary depending on or off.
... that reduces the power required for more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be charged before you can not occur. 118 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the battery. Doing so may vary depending on or off.