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Contents Introduction 38 This guide 39 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 47 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 49 Setting up your computer 49 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........51 Adding external devices 51 Connecting to a power source 52 Using the main battery 55 28
Contents Introduction 38 This guide 39 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 47 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 49 Setting up your computer 49 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........51 Adding external devices 51 Connecting to a power source 52 Using the main battery 55 28
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... CD or DVD Discs 107 Powering down the computer 108 Using the Turn off command 108 Using Hibernation Mode 110 Using Stand By Mode 113 Toshiba's online resources 116 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 117 Toshiba's energy-saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 118 Battery Notice 118 Power management 119
... CD or DVD Discs 107 Powering down the computer 108 Using the Turn off command 108 Using Hibernation Mode 110 Using Stand By Mode 113 Toshiba's online resources 116 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 117 Toshiba's energy-saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 118 Battery Notice 118 Power management 119
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... 127 Using a hot key to set the power profile..........127 Changing the main battery 128 Removing the battery from the computer .......129 Inserting a charged battery 130 Taking care of your battery 132 Battery Safety precautions 132 Maximizing battery life 133 Disposing of used batteries 134 Traveling tips 135 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 136 Exploring the desktop...
... 127 Using a hot key to set the power profile..........127 Changing the main battery 128 Removing the battery from the computer .......129 Inserting a charged battery 130 Taking care of your battery 132 Battery Safety precautions 132 Maximizing battery life 133 Disposing of used batteries 134 Traveling tips 135 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 136 Exploring the desktop...
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... the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility 256 Using RAID 256 RAID-0 257 RAID-1 258 When you first start your computer 259 Creating a new RAID-0 array 261 TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility 263 Defining options for RAID-0 or RAID-1...........266 Viewing the status of an array 269 Viewing the status of a hard disk drive... conflict 288 A plan of action 288 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....289 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........290 Memory problems 292 Power and the batteries 293 Keyboard problems 295 Display problems 295
... the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility 256 Using RAID 256 RAID-0 257 RAID-1 258 When you first start your computer 259 Creating a new RAID-0 array 261 TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility 263 Defining options for RAID-0 or RAID-1...........266 Viewing the status of an array 269 Viewing the status of a hard disk drive... conflict 288 A plan of action 288 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....289 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........290 Memory problems 292 Power and the batteries 293 Keyboard problems 295 Display problems 295
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... ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part of your PC, and never expose the PC to rain, water, seawater...
... ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part of your PC, and never expose the PC to rain, water, seawater...
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.... Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and PC. 3. Do not turn on your eyes. We recommend that of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 47 Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level...
.... Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and PC. 3. Do not turn on your eyes. We recommend that of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 47 Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level...
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... that must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your dealer to help you can use the computer on surfaces with a rechargeable battery pack that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. NOTE The cooling fan location varies depending on the cooling fan is...
... that must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your dealer to help you can use the computer on surfaces with a rechargeable battery pack that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. NOTE The cooling fan location varies depending on the cooling fan is...
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... for an Internet connection. NOTE If you must attach the AC adapter. Setting up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to charge the battery, you are connecting your computer to a power source" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you choose your computer name and network settings. The wizard...
... for an Internet connection. NOTE If you must attach the AC adapter. Setting up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to charge the battery, you are connecting your computer to a power source" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you choose your computer name and network settings. The wizard...
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...) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on page 154) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate.
...) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on page 154) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate.
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... computer. If the power cord/cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. If the main battery is present, the battery light : ❖ Glows amber while the battery is charging ❖ Glows blue when the battery is a risk of electric shock. 54 Getting Started Connecting to a power source _ + 2 Plug the AC adapter cord...
... computer. If the power cord/cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. If the main battery is present, the battery light : ❖ Glows amber while the battery is charging ❖ Glows blue when the battery is a risk of electric shock. 54 Getting Started Connecting to a power source _ + 2 Plug the AC adapter cord...
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... the computer plugged in and turned off for more information on battery use, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 281 for system operation and allows the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct... input from the AC power supply. See "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 123 If the battery light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to recharge. Disconnect...
... the computer plugged in and turned off for more information on battery use, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 281 for system operation and allows the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct... input from the AC power supply. See "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 123 If the battery light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to recharge. Disconnect...
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...and is powered on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off, even when AC power is attached. Small bright dots may appear on your TFT ...Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may vary depending on . The RTC battery charges when the computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. Never lift the computer by the display panel. 56 Getting Started Using the ...
...and is powered on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off, even when AC power is attached. Small bright dots may appear on your TFT ...Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may vary depending on . The RTC battery charges when the computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. Never lift the computer by the display panel. 56 Getting Started Using the ...
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... notebook chassis are designed to all those features. This information applies to accommodate all the features and specifications corresponding to use AC power rather than battery power) are examples of some of LCD technology. You may come on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on... battery power. Below are properly connected and ready. This is an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons that may not be dimmer when the computer ...
... notebook chassis are designed to all those features. This information applies to accommodate all the features and specifications corresponding to use AC power rather than battery power) are examples of some of LCD technology. You may come on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on... battery power. Below are properly connected and ready. This is an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons that may not be dimmer when the computer ...
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... that secures the memory module slot cover, then remove the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 63 5 Remove the battery (see "Changing the main battery" on the side you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. Static electricity can retrieve it later.
... that secures the memory module slot cover, then remove the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 63 5 Remove the battery (see "Changing the main battery" on the side you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. Static electricity can retrieve it later.
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... Started Installing additional memory (optional) 65 You can damage the computer and the device. If you turn the computer upside down and remove the main battery module. 3 Loosen the screw that the computer has recognized the additional memory. You can now continue setting up when you can verify that secures the...
... Started Installing additional memory (optional) 65 You can damage the computer and the device. If you turn the computer upside down and remove the main battery module. 3 Loosen the screw that the computer has recognized the additional memory. You can now continue setting up when you can verify that secures the...
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... the computer. 3 Turn on the external device. Powering off the computer It is a good idea to power off ) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its Video Out port. 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the S-video In port on the back of the.... 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on your computer. 4 Turn on the external video device. When the battery light glows blue, the battery is off your computer. Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the location of its advantages. 82 Getting Started Powering off...
... the computer. 3 Turn on the external device. Powering off the computer It is a good idea to power off ) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its Video Out port. 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the S-video In port on the back of the.... 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on your computer. 4 Turn on the external video device. When the battery light glows blue, the battery is off your computer. Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the location of its advantages. 82 Getting Started Powering off...
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...operating system. ❖ If you left off the computer while any drive is in loss of data. Never turn on cleaning and moving your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer 83 ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are not connected to a network, use the Windows Stand...gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on page 118. Doing so may damage the media in use and result in use. For information about taking ...
...operating system. ❖ If you left off the computer while any drive is in loss of data. Never turn on cleaning and moving your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer 83 ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are not connected to a network, use the Windows Stand...gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on page 118. Doing so may damage the media in use and result in use. For information about taking ...
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...memory until you save feature that you can be configured to warn you are working. See your work , if, for details. 86 See "Setting battery alarms" on page 125. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your... battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart ...
...memory until you save feature that you can be configured to warn you are working. See your work , if, for details. 86 See "Setting battery alarms" on page 125. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your... battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart ...
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... running low, see whether they have an automatic save your work to the hard disk drive. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to warn you are updating, open the program's File menu and click Save ❖ A new file, choose Save ...-down list. Your computer can be lost. To save: ❖ A file you turn off the computer, save feature. Check your programs' documentation to see "Setting battery alarms" on page 125. Learning the Basics Saving your work 95 HINT: To run the same program again, click the arrow to the right of...
... running low, see whether they have an automatic save your work to the hard disk drive. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to warn you are updating, open the program's File menu and click Save ❖ A new file, choose Save ...-down list. Your computer can be lost. To save: ❖ A file you turn off the computer, save feature. Check your programs' documentation to see "Setting battery alarms" on page 125. Learning the Basics Saving your work 95 HINT: To run the same program again, click the arrow to the right of...
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... when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses 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. ❖ Resuming from Hibernation uses a little more time and power to start... appears. 2 Hold down the shift key and click Hibernate ("Hibernate" only appears while the Shift key is held on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the mode of the system is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory. ❖ When starting up again...
... when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses 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. ❖ Resuming from Hibernation uses a little more time and power to start... appears. 2 Hold down the shift key and click Hibernate ("Hibernate" only appears while the Shift key is held on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the mode of the system is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory. ❖ When starting up again...