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... yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 43 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 46 Adding external devices 47 Connecting the AC adapter 48 Charging the battery 50 Using the computer for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 Turning on the power 51...
... yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 43 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 46 Adding external devices 47 Connecting the AC adapter 48 Charging the battery 50 Using the computer for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 Turning on the power 51...
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... mode more quickly 99 Toshiba's online resources 100 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 101 Toshiba's energy-saver design 101 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 102 Using additional batteries 102 Battery safety precautions 102 Charging batteries 103 Charging the main battery 103 Charging the RTC battery 104 Monitoring battery power 105 Determining remaining battery power 105 Conserving battery power 106 What...
... mode more quickly 99 Toshiba's online resources 100 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 101 Toshiba's energy-saver design 101 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 102 Using additional batteries 102 Battery safety precautions 102 Charging batteries 103 Charging the main battery 103 Charging the RTC battery 104 Monitoring battery power 105 Determining remaining battery power 105 Conserving battery power 106 What...
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17 Contents Changing the main battery 108 Removing the battery from the computer ...... 108 Inserting a charged battery 110 Safety precautions 111 Maximizing battery life 112 Disposing of used batteries safely 113 Traveling tips 114 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 115 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 115 Finding your way around ...
17 Contents Changing the main battery 108 Removing the battery from the computer ...... 108 Inserting a charged battery 110 Safety precautions 111 Maximizing battery life 112 Disposing of used batteries safely 113 Traveling tips 114 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 115 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 115 Finding your way around ...
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... 205 A plan of action 205 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 206 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 207 Memory card problems 209 Power and the batteries 209 Keyboard problems 211 Display problems 211 Disk drive problems 213
... 205 A plan of action 205 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 206 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 207 Memory card problems 209 Power and the batteries 209 Keyboard problems 211 Display problems 211 Disk drive problems 213
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... is either on, or both on page 105. It glows green steadily when the battery is being accessed. The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. It glows amber while the battery is fully charged. The hard disk drive light flashes green while the hard disk drive... is in use. The light glows amber when the computer is being charged. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on and active. The AC power light glows green when the computer is currently in Standby mode. Wireless indicator light...
... is either on, or both on page 105. It glows green steadily when the battery is being accessed. The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. It glows amber while the battery is fully charged. The hard disk drive light flashes green while the hard disk drive... is in use. The light glows amber when the computer is being charged. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on and active. The AC power light glows green when the computer is currently in Standby mode. Wireless indicator light...
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... DVD. To eject the disc press the button again. Underside Expansion memory and optional Wi-Fi slot cover Cooling vent Hard disk drive cover Battery release latch Battery cover The stop/eject button stops a disc that is currently playing. The next track button causes the disc player to skip to the following...
... DVD. To eject the disc press the button again. Underside Expansion memory and optional Wi-Fi slot cover Cooling vent Hard disk drive cover Battery release latch Battery cover The stop/eject button stops a disc that is currently playing. The next track button causes the disc player to skip to the following...
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... you insert additional memory. The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard disk drive. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 55 for systems with Wi-Fi) can be installed. 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside The expansion memory ...do not block the cooling vents. It is not available. The battery cover provides access to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case. The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the battery module, which lets you use your computer at an optimum temperature....
... you insert additional memory. The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard disk drive. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 55 for systems with Wi-Fi) can be installed. 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside The expansion memory ...do not block the cooling vents. It is not available. The battery cover provides access to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case. The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the battery module, which lets you use your computer at an optimum temperature....
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... being used for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer immediately, disconnect the AC power adapter, and remove the battery. Information on disks is active. Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in -use it is reading from or writing to a disk...
... being used for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer immediately, disconnect the AC power adapter, and remove the battery. Information on disks is active. Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in -use it is reading from or writing to a disk...
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... your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before you wish to register with Toshiba and Microsoft. A window will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection. A window will display the message: "An...
... your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before you wish to register with Toshiba and Microsoft. A window will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection. A window will display the message: "An...
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48 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to the AC adapter. Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN jack on the computer glows when the device is plugged in. AC adapter Power cable Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to charge the computer's batteries. The AC power light on the back of the computer.
48 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to the AC adapter. Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN jack on the computer glows when the device is plugged in. AC adapter Power cable Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to charge the computer's batteries. The AC power light on the back of the computer.
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Never remove the power plug from the outlet. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter 49 Connecting the adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power ... wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on the power cable to unplug it. The AC power and battery lights glow. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet with wet hands. There is a risk of , or apply heat to a live...
Never remove the power plug from the outlet. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter 49 Connecting the adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power ... wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on the power cable to unplug it. The AC power and battery lights glow. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet with wet hands. There is a risk of , or apply heat to a live...
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...power, the time required to charge the battery when the computer is connected to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. CAUTION: Once the battery is reduced. It takes several hours to charge the battery is charged for more information on battery use the battery to show that it . Connect the... longer to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable. 50 Getting Started Charging the battery Charging the battery Before you can use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 101. The on/off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in...
...power, the time required to charge the battery when the computer is connected to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. CAUTION: Once the battery is reduced. It takes several hours to charge the battery is charged for more information on battery use the battery to show that it . Connect the... longer to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable. 50 Getting Started Charging the battery Charging the battery Before you can use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 101. The on/off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in...
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For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the computer for the first time, don't turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The hard disk drive ... page 105. The AC power light glows when the computer is not connected to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is not lit when the computer is connected to an external power source.
For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the computer for the first time, don't turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The hard disk drive ... page 105. The AC power light glows when the computer is not connected to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is not lit when the computer is connected to an external power source.
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... memory to run most of today's popular applications. If the computer is available for you use a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is on , begin at step 1; The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to install...
... memory to run most of today's popular applications. If the computer is available for you use a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is on , begin at step 1; The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to install...
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... outward until the memory module pops up other devices 11 Replace the memory slot cover. 12 Replace the screws and tighten them. 13 Replace the battery. 14 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 15 To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory: ❖ Click Start, then...
... outward until the memory module pops up other devices 11 Replace the memory slot cover. 12 Replace the screws and tighten them. 13 Replace the battery. 14 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 15 To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory: ❖ Click Start, then...
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... hard disk. ❖ If you have work in -use the Windows® Turn Off command. Doing so may take several hours to recharge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 65 Display limitations The quality of the display is limited to the capabilities of the external video device. ❖... area (resolution) set for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.
... hard disk. ❖ If you have work in -use the Windows® Turn Off command. Doing so may take several hours to recharge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 65 Display limitations The quality of the display is limited to the capabilities of the external video device. ❖... area (resolution) set for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.
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CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer hard disk, diskette drive, DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CDRW drive. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 101. Caring for your computer This section gives tips ...computer, and explains how to clean the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an antitheft lock. Ask your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly ...
CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer hard disk, diskette drive, DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CDRW drive. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 101. Caring for your computer This section gives tips ...computer, and explains how to clean the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an antitheft lock. Ask your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly ...
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... turn on page 107. See your work , if, for details. 69 This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. You will lose all unsaved work frequently. See "Setting battery alarms" on . Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important...
... turn on page 107. See your work , if, for details. 69 This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. You will lose all unsaved work frequently. See "Setting battery alarms" on . Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important...
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...To find the file, use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. This is running low, see "Setting battery alarms" on your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the battery discharges before you have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on page 107. 74...system's tutorial chapter gives step-by-step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is one of the most important rules of the file that contains the information you want to work . NOTE: Save your desktop ❖ Use ...
...To find the file, use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. This is running low, see "Setting battery alarms" on your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the battery discharges before you have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on page 107. 74...system's tutorial chapter gives step-by-step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is one of the most important rules of the file that contains the information you want to work . NOTE: Save your desktop ❖ Use ...
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... to play audio CDs even when the computer is closed or open. For more information, see "CD/DVD control buttons" on AC power rather than battery power. The computer can read both DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs.
... to play audio CDs even when the computer is closed or open. For more information, see "CD/DVD control buttons" on AC power rather than battery power. The computer can read both DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs.