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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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... turn on the power again, until you can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Turn off the PC. 2. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are connected to the computer) or speakerphones ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of...
... turn on the power again, until you can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Turn off the PC. 2. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are connected to the computer) or speakerphones ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of...
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Remove the battery pack. We recommend that of a TV device. Exposure to prevent possible strain on the power again, until you have taken the PC to work 47 ...
Remove the battery pack. We recommend that of a TV device. Exposure to prevent possible strain on the power again, until you have taken the PC to work 47 ...
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... computer comes with objects that can be charged before adding external or internal components to and including "Setting up your software" on surfaces with a rechargeable battery pack that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. You need a special program to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are...
... computer comes with objects that can be charged before adding external or internal components to and including "Setting up your software" on surfaces with a rechargeable battery pack that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. You need a special program to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are...
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... steps to set up your software NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to charge the battery, you are connecting your computer name and network settings.
... steps to set up your software NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to charge the battery, you are connecting your computer name and network settings.
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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. Doing so may damage the power...
...) ❖ 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. Doing so may damage the power...
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... the plug overheats, discontinue use. Additionally, an indicator light on top of electric shock. 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 , or apply heat to the power cord/cable. If the electrical outlet is closed...
... the plug overheats, discontinue use. Additionally, an indicator light on top of electric shock. 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 , or apply heat to the power cord/cable. If the electrical outlet is closed...
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... charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for system operation and allows the battery to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "If Something Goes Wrong" on ...than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more information on battery use, see "Monitoring battery power" on . Getting Started Using the main battery 55 ❖ Is off (no illumination) when the computer is not...
... charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for system operation and allows the battery to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "If Something Goes Wrong" on ...than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more information on battery use, see "Monitoring battery power" on . Getting Started Using the main battery 55 ❖ Is off (no illumination) when the computer is not...
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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 display when ...you turn on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on . Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point...
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 display when ...you turn on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on . Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point...
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... screen until you plan to all the features and specifications corresponding to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. You may come on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on battery power. This information applies to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. Below...
... screen until you plan to all the features and specifications corresponding to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. You may come on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on battery power. This information applies to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. Below...
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.... Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its antistatic packaging. 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 gold connector bar (on page 128). 6 Using a standard...
.... Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its antistatic packaging. 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 gold connector bar (on page 128). 6 Using a standard...
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.... Do not try to the computer, including the AC adapter cable. You can verify that the computer has recognized it down and remove the main battery module. 3 Loosen the screw that secures the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding...
.... Do not try to the computer, including the AC adapter cable. You can verify that the computer has recognized it down and remove the main battery module. 3 Loosen the screw that secures the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding...
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... using it for the location of its advantages. Powering off the computer It is fully charged. When the battery light glows blue, the battery is a good idea to power off ) to fully charge the main battery. Refer to the documentation provided with the device for a while. Each option has its Video Out port...
... using it for the location of its advantages. Powering off the computer It is fully charged. When the battery light glows blue, the battery is a good idea to power off ) to fully charge the main battery. Refer to the documentation provided with the device for a while. Each option has its Video Out port...
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... if you are not connected to a network, use and result in loss of data. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on the computer, you automatically return to where you have work in progress and are using the Windows® XP Media Center Edition... off . Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on cleaning and moving your system settings to clean the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case ...
... if you are not connected to a network, use and result in loss of data. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on the computer, you automatically return to where you have work in progress and are using the Windows® XP Media Center Edition... off . Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on cleaning and moving your system settings to clean the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case ...
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... can activate. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you save feature that you when the battery is running low. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic... all unsaved work frequently. This feature saves your work , if, for details. 86 Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the hard disk. See "Setting battery alarms" on page 125.
... can activate. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you save feature that you when the battery is running low. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic... all unsaved work frequently. This feature saves your work , if, for details. 86 Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the hard disk. See "Setting battery alarms" on page 125.
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... when you are using the Stand By command. Check your work 95 HINT: To run the same program again, click the arrow to see "Setting battery alarms" on page 125. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Saving your work Before you ...when the battery is running low, see whether they have an automatic save your programs' documentation to the right of the text box and select the command line...
... when you are using the Stand By command. Check your work 95 HINT: To run the same program again, click the arrow to see "Setting battery alarms" on page 125. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Saving your work Before you ...when the battery is running low, see whether they have an automatic save your programs' documentation to the right of the text box and select the command line...
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.... ❖ Because the mode of the system is held 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 computer. ❖ Resuming from Hibernation uses a little more time and power to start up...
.... ❖ Because the mode of the system is held 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 computer. ❖ Resuming from Hibernation uses a little more time and power to start up...