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.......... 31 Keeping yourself comfortable 32 Precautions 35 Setting up your computer 37 Setting up your software 37 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 39 Adding external devices 39 Connecting the AC adapter 40 Charging the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 42 Opening the display panel 42 Turning on...
.......... 31 Keeping yourself comfortable 32 Precautions 35 Setting up your computer 37 Setting up your software 37 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 39 Adding external devices 39 Connecting the AC adapter 40 Charging the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 42 Opening the display panel 42 Turning on...
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... DC IN is a peripheral expansion standard that it can continue to perform at its maximum speed. DEFINITION: USB is where you plug in the AC adapter for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. USB peripherals have a single standard for cabling and connectors. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the...
... DC IN is a peripheral expansion standard that it can continue to perform at its maximum speed. DEFINITION: USB is where you plug in the AC adapter for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. USB peripherals have a single standard for cabling and connectors. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the...
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To use it. The computer will pause for a moment while checking for more information. See Connecting the AC adapter for an internet connection, and you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must complete all set up steps up to "Setting ... will see the screen "Checking your computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 37 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Setting up your software The first time you turn on page 37 before you will this computer connect to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC...
To use it. The computer will pause for a moment while checking for more information. See Connecting the AC adapter for an internet connection, and you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must complete all set up steps up to "Setting ... will see the screen "Checking your computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 37 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Setting up your software The first time you turn on page 37 before you will this computer connect to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC...
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...plug from an AC outlet and to the power cable. To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on the computer glows ... the device is a risk of , or apply heat to charge the computer's batteries. Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter. AC power indicator Power cable AC adapter Power cable and AC adapter DANGER: Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. Doing so may cause an electric shock.
...plug from an AC outlet and to the power cable. To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on the computer glows ... the device is a risk of , or apply heat to charge the computer's batteries. Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter. AC power indicator Power cable AC adapter Power cable and AC adapter DANGER: Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. Doing so may cause an electric shock.
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CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. For more than a few hours at a time. CAUTION: Once the battery is on the back of the computer. Charging the main ... on the power cable to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 41 2 Plug the AC adapter into a live electrical outlet. Toshiba assumes no liability for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in such cases. It takes much longer to a live wall outlet...
CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. For more than a few hours at a time. CAUTION: Once the battery is on the back of the computer. Charging the main ... on the power cable to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 41 2 Plug the AC adapter into a live electrical outlet. Toshiba assumes no liability for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in such cases. It takes much longer to a live wall outlet...
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...powers the RTC memory, which stores your system), for an extended period (more than on battery power. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that provides power when you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than a month) the battery may not charge while the ...power management settings and features utilized. This is consuming full power. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to your system configuration settings and the current time and date for up to retain a charge. Recharge...
...powers the RTC memory, which stores your system), for an extended period (more than on battery power. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that provides power when you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than a month) the battery may not charge while the ...power management settings and features utilized. This is consuming full power. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to your system configuration settings and the current time and date for up to retain a charge. Recharge...
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... stereo speakers. For more information, see "Left side" on page 23. For more information about connecting a mouse, see "Back" on page 25. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the computer. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can work with internal speakers. TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require...
... stereo speakers. For more information, see "Left side" on page 23. For more information about connecting a mouse, see "Back" on page 25. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the computer. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can work with internal speakers. TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require...
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...into a live wall outlet for a few seconds. Make sure you turn on the power. Clearing the condition may occur when you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may get the computer running, but , when...when you turn on the computer 6 Save the file and refer to it when you press a key, nothing happens. You are using the AC adapter, check that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page 176. Press Enter to the problem instead of restarting the system...
...into a live wall outlet for a few seconds. Make sure you turn on the power. Clearing the condition may occur when you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may get the computer running, but , when...when you turn on the computer 6 Save the file and refer to it when you press a key, nothing happens. You are using the AC adapter, check that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page 176. Press Enter to the problem instead of restarting the system...
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The recommended procedure for adapter cards to work . A device, such as system resources. The DMA provides a dedicated channel for getting multiple devices to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. ...
The recommended procedure for adapter cards to work . A device, such as system resources. The DMA provides a dedicated channel for getting multiple devices to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. ...
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... module. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not caused by Toshiba. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries (main battery and optional secondary battery). Power problems...are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer. It is worthwhile checking for the error again. Make sure the AC adapter and power cable are interrelated. 176 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Memory card problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules...
... module. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not caused by Toshiba. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries (main battery and optional secondary battery). Power problems...are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer. It is worthwhile checking for the error again. Make sure the AC adapter and power cable are interrelated. 176 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Memory card problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules...
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...check that takes its useful life. Check the power options using the hard disk more? Was the battery fully charged to charge properly. The AC adapter and power cable work correctly, but the battery will not begin with? The battery doesn't charge while the computer is charging. The main battery may...long as a PC Card or memory module, that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in the computer. Is your software using the Toshiba Power Management Utility. Turn off the computer, remove and replace the battery. The battery may have reached the end of its power from the ...
...check that takes its useful life. Check the power options using the hard disk more? Was the battery fully charged to charge properly. The AC adapter and power cable work correctly, but the battery will not begin with? The battery doesn't charge while the computer is charging. The main battery may...long as a PC Card or memory module, that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in the computer. Is your software using the Toshiba Power Management Utility. Turn off the computer, remove and replace the battery. The battery may have reached the end of its power from the ...
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The Display Properties window appears. 2 Click Properties, then click the Settings tab. 3 Adjust the screen resolution and/or color quality. 4 Click OK. Devices that the adapter type is capable of the color palette to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work in them. Typical disk problems are: You are ...
The Display Properties window appears. 2 Click Properties, then click the Settings tab. 3 Adjust the screen resolution and/or color quality. 4 Click OK. Devices that the adapter type is capable of the color palette to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work in them. Typical disk problems are: You are ...
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.... For more information. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Hardware tab. 4 Click the Device Manager button. 5 Double-click the category listed as PCMCIA adapter. Follow this procedure before you insert a PC Card. The system does not recognize your PC Card configuration and status.
.... For more information. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Hardware tab. 4 Click the Device Manager button. 5 Double-click the category listed as PCMCIA adapter. Follow this procedure before you insert a PC Card. The system does not recognize your PC Card configuration and status.
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... three sheets of paper. The problem may also be caused by a conflict with any problem with the power turned off the computer. 3 Connect the AC adapter and power cable. 4 Keep the computer plugged in for any additional memory in "Setting up a printer" on page 52. Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it...
... three sheets of paper. The problem may also be caused by a conflict with any problem with the power turned off the computer. 3 Connect the AC adapter and power cable. 4 Keep the computer plugged in for any additional memory in "Setting up a printer" on page 52. Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it...
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... there is one that provides a compatible connection between two units. Also known as a "TFT display," in this user's guide. An intelligent adapter (one thin film transistor (TFT) for each cell. A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from the software and translates it into images on...only memory real-time clock small computer system interface synchronous dynamic random access memory static random access memory super video graphics adapter thin film transistor universal serial bus uniform resource locator wide area network World Wide Web Terms The following terms may also be...
... there is one that provides a compatible connection between two units. Also known as a "TFT display," in this user's guide. An intelligent adapter (one thin film transistor (TFT) for each cell. A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from the software and translates it into images on...only memory real-time clock small computer system interface synchronous dynamic random access memory static random access memory super video graphics adapter thin film transistor universal serial bus uniform resource locator wide area network World Wide Web Terms The following terms may also be...
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The speed at which data flows from outside sources, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. C cache - A section of data. An individual compact disc. See also CD-ROM. central processing unit (CPU) - It takes information from one ...
The speed at which data flows from outside sources, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. C cache - A section of data. An individual compact disc. See also CD-ROM. central processing unit (CPU) - It takes information from one ...
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... - This type of a file include the file's type, size, and creation date. Any device, such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. pointing device - See central processing unit (CPU). The general classes of instructions that , when followed by the computer's CPU. 221 Glossary PC Card...
... - This type of a file include the file's type, size, and creation date. Any device, such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. pointing device - See central processing unit (CPU). The general classes of instructions that , when followed by the computer's CPU. 221 Glossary PC Card...
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Index A AC adapter 40 AC power light 28, 40, 43 Accessories programs 110, 124 audio features 146 avoiding injury 32 B battery caring for 95 changing 94 charge not ...
Index A AC adapter 40 AC power light 28, 40, 43 Accessories programs 110, 124 audio features 146 avoiding injury 32 B battery caring for 95 changing 94 charge not ...
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..., 82, 84, 128 turning on 42 using at the office 136, 148 warning resume failure message 168 work area 31 computing tips 59 connecting AC adapter 40 external monitor 136, 148 external speakers 148 modem 76 mouse 49 power cable 41 to a network 76 USB mouse 49 conserving battery power 92...
..., 82, 84, 128 turning on 42 using at the office 136, 148 warning resume failure message 168 work area 31 computing tips 59 connecting AC adapter 40 external monitor 136, 148 external speakers 148 modem 76 mouse 49 power cable 41 to a network 76 USB mouse 49 conserving battery power 92...
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...Search Engine 143 secondary button 44 security fitting a computer lock cable 57 instant password 203 lock slot 25 SelectServ 20 setting up AC adapter 40 communications 76 computer 31, 37, 46 date and time 121 printer 52 shortcut creating 116 menu 104 shut down 55 sound ....102, 112 customizing 130 telephone line connecting the modem 76 text file 107 toolbars displaying in a window 135 Toshiba Forum 198 Internet Web sites 199 online services 198 Toshiba Accessories information 19 TouchPad using 103 using with control buttons 103 transferring files 139 transferring information between computers 139...
...Search Engine 143 secondary button 44 security fitting a computer lock cable 57 instant password 203 lock slot 25 SelectServ 20 setting up AC adapter 40 communications 76 computer 31, 37, 46 date and time 121 printer 52 shortcut creating 116 menu 104 shut down 55 sound ....102, 112 customizing 130 telephone line connecting the modem 76 text file 107 toolbars displaying in a window 135 Toshiba Forum 198 Internet Web sites 199 online services 198 Toshiba Accessories information 19 TouchPad using 103 using with control buttons 103 transferring files 139 transferring information between computers 139...