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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Setting up other devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 26
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Setting up other devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 26
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... CD or DVD Discs 106 Toshiba's online resources 107 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to...
... CD or DVD Discs 106 Toshiba's online resources 107 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to...
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... conflict 196 A plan of action 196 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....197 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........198 Memory problems 200 Power and the batteries 201 Keyboard problems 203 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 206 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 209 Sound system problems 210...
... conflict 196 A plan of action 196 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....197 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........198 Memory problems 200 Power and the batteries 201 Keyboard problems 203 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 206 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 209 Sound system problems 210...
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...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 223 If you need further assistance 229 Before you contact Toshiba 229 Contacting Toshiba 230 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 231 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password... 235 With a password 235 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 236 Power usage mode 237 ...
...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 223 If you need further assistance 229 Before you contact Toshiba 229 Contacting Toshiba 230 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 231 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password... 235 With a password 235 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 236 Power usage mode 237 ...
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..., neck or other part of the body. If any part of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to skin. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Never allow...
..., neck or other part of the body. If any part of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to skin. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Never allow...
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...TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use the computer on the cooling fan is blocked, it . Do not use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower ...performance level or cause the computer to shut down. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. Setting up your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be...
...TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use the computer on the cooling fan is blocked, it . Do not use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower ...performance level or cause the computer to shut down. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. Setting up your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be...
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...the User's Guide. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Failure to charge the computer's battery. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock... or minor bodily injury when touched. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result...
...the User's Guide. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Failure to charge the computer's battery. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock... or minor bodily injury when touched. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result...
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...is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result ...a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adapter never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never attempt to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug...
...is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result ...a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adapter never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never attempt to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug...
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... turned off . See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that, the battery will allow the battery to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for at least three hours with its battery already installed. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off... for information on page 120 for more than a few hours at a time. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for system operation and will be used to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer...
... turned off . See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that, the battery will allow the battery to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for at least three hours with its battery already installed. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off... for information on page 120 for more than a few hours at a time. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for system operation and will be used to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer...
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... is now ready for you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Sample opening the display panel To...
... is now ready for you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Sample opening the display panel To...
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... on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than... battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. Your select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the ...
... on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than... battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. Your select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the ...
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... module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off (or Shut down - The... Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover.
... module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off (or Shut down - The... Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover.
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... the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into the socket and level when secured in place. The clips ...
... the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into the socket and level when secured in place. The clips ...
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... Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. Front of the slot.
... Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. Front of the slot.
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... the operating system installed, you have up to four options when you turn off the power while a disk is off) to fully charge the main battery.
... the operating system installed, you have up to four options when you turn off the power while a disk is off) to fully charge the main battery.
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... using any of the computer to the hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main.... ❖ Since 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 when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in progress and are retained...
... using any of the computer to the hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main.... ❖ Since 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 when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in progress and are retained...
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...❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your hard disk. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into , and configuring your computer for,...off. You should save your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring...
...❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your hard disk. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into , and configuring your computer for,...off. You should save your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring...
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...83 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For information ...about taking care of your battery" on page 123. Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently...
...83 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For information ...about taking care of your battery" on page 123. Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently...
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This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives ...
This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives ...
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TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to get in the Windows® folder, type just the program name. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it is ...
TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to get in the Windows® folder, type just the program name. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it is ...