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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 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 46 Setting up your software 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba 48 Adding optional external devices 49 Connecting to a power source 49 Charging the main battery 53 27
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 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 46 Setting up your software 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba 48 Adding optional external devices 49 Connecting to a power source 49 Charging the main battery 53 27
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... Computing 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 batteries 118 Charging the main battery 118 Charging the RTC battery 119 Monitoring main battery power 120 Determining remaining battery power 122 What to do when the main battery runs low ...123 Setting battery alarms 123...
... Computing 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 batteries 118 Charging the main battery 118 Charging the RTC battery 119 Monitoring main battery power 120 Determining remaining battery power 122 What to do when the main battery runs low ...123 Setting battery alarms 123...
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... 301 A plan of action 302 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....302 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........304 Memory problems 306 Power and the batteries 307 Keyboard problems 308 Display problems 309 Disk drive problems 312 Optical drive problems 314 Sound system problems 315 PC Card problems 316 Printer problems...324 Develop good computing habits 327 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 328 If you need further assistance 334 Before you contact Toshiba 334 Contacting Toshiba 335 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 336 Toshiba's worldwide offices 336
... 301 A plan of action 302 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....302 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........304 Memory problems 306 Power and the batteries 307 Keyboard problems 308 Display problems 309 Disk drive problems 312 Optical drive problems 314 Sound system problems 315 PC Card problems 316 Printer problems...324 Develop good computing habits 327 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 328 If you need further assistance 334 Before you contact Toshiba 334 Contacting Toshiba 335 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 336 Toshiba's worldwide offices 336
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...A: Hot Keys 338 Volume Mute 338 Password security 339 Without a password 339 With a password 339 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 340 Power profile 341 Standby mode 341 Hibernation mode 342 Display modes 343 Display brightness 344 Enabling ...applications in/out 345 Keyboard hot keys 346 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 347 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 348 Getting Started 349 Starting ConfigFree 349 ConfigFree Utilities 351 Connectivity Doctor 351 Search for Wireless Devices 354 Profile Settings 360 ConfigFree...
...A: Hot Keys 338 Volume Mute 338 Password security 339 Without a password 339 With a password 339 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 340 Power profile 341 Standby mode 341 Hibernation mode 342 Display modes 343 Display brightness 344 Enabling ...applications in/out 345 Keyboard hot keys 346 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 347 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 348 Getting Started 349 Starting ConfigFree 349 ConfigFree Utilities 351 Connectivity Doctor 351 Search for Wireless Devices 354 Profile Settings 360 ConfigFree...
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... from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to skin. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. Turn off the computer. 2. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and...
... from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to skin. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. Turn off the computer. 2. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and...
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See "Connecting to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents. Using your computer on the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a carpet or other soft material ...can use external power or to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power source" on page 49. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an...
See "Connecting to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents. Using your computer on the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a carpet or other soft material ...can use external power or to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power source" on page 49. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an...
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Never pull on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to follow ... your software. Always grasp the plug directly. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 49 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 47. See "Setting up your computer for the first time you may damage the cord/cable, and/or...
Never pull on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to follow ... your software. Always grasp the plug directly. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 49 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 47. See "Setting up your computer for the first time you may damage the cord/cable, and/or...
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... resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure ...to do so may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a ...
... resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure ...to do so may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a ...
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... plug in serious injury. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. See "Changing the main battery" on page 127 for information on the indicator panel glows blue. Never attempt to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting ...
... plug in serious injury. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. See "Changing the main battery" on page 127 for information on the indicator panel glows blue. Never attempt to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting ...
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...time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge. Getting Started Charging the main battery 53 Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and ... on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge...
...time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge. Getting Started Charging the main battery 53 Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and ... on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge...
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... screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Below are examples of some of time, and depending on battery power. Over a period of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons When the computer is operated on... battery power, the screen will dim and you have selected all of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your select model may not have all the features ...
... screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Below are examples of some of time, and depending on battery power. Over a period of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons When the computer is operated on... battery power, the screen will dim and you have selected all of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your select model may not have all the features ...
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..., do not turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating...
..., do not turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating...
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...off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down to ...the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample ...
...off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down to ...the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample ...
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TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 129. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration... force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place.
TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 129. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration... force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place.
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...the memory modules stacked on page 129. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the... computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. Memory slots Front of the slot. 64 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Pull ...
...the memory modules stacked on page 129. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the... computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. Memory slots Front of the slot. 64 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Pull ...
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... power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you are using it for a while. If you to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. Getting Started Turning off the computer 81 To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one...
... power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you are using it for a while. If you to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. Getting Started Turning off the computer 81 To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one...
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..., but it first saves the current state of the computer to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of these options to where you left off. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turn Off or Shut Down... the Shut Down command if you are using any of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using Windows® XP Professional and are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have work in progress and are not...
..., but it first saves the current state of the computer to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of these options to where you left off. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turn Off or Shut Down... the Shut Down command if you are using any of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using Windows® XP Professional and are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have work in progress and are not...
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...information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ...Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than when restarting from turning off the computer or using . Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into a powersaving ...
...information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ...Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than when restarting from turning off the computer or using . Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into a powersaving ...
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..., the computer returns to turn off the computer: 1 Click Start, and then Turn off computer. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Depending on page 89. The computer shuts down...
..., the computer returns to turn off the computer: 1 Click Start, and then Turn off computer. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Depending on page 89. The computer shuts down...
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... "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all ...
... "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all ...