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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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..., resulting in damage or serious injury. If any part of your doctor. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions...
..., resulting in damage or serious injury. If any part of your doctor. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions...
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... CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . To prevent possible overheating of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. To use external power or to charge the... battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. See "Connecting to a power ...
... CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . To prevent possible overheating of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. To use external power or to charge the... battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. See "Connecting to a power ...
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...follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User's Guide. Use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to the computer, always follow this ... when touched. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull on a power cord/cable to avoid any...
...follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User's Guide. Use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to the computer, always follow this ... when touched. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull on a power cord/cable to avoid any...
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... not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; never run a cord/cable through a pinch ...point such as a door or window; Never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter Never tamper with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or...
... not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; never run a cord/cable through a pinch ...point such as a door or window; Never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter Never tamper with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or...
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...of the power provided by the AC Adapter to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for at least three... hours with its battery already installed. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Before using...
...of the power provided by the AC Adapter to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for at least three... hours with its battery already installed. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Before using...
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... the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to turn on and begin using high-precision technology. Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on the applications, power management settings, and features used.
... the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to turn on and begin using high-precision technology. Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on the applications, power management settings, and features used.
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...When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on your model-about one second. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not be able to all those features. Your computer's features and specifications Certain ...not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you have selected all the features and icons ...
...When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on your model-about one second. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not be able to all those features. Your computer's features and specifications Certain ...not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you have selected all the features and icons ...
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... Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate 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 - Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory...
... Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate 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 - Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory...
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... module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. Front of the memory module snap into position. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module connector until the clips snap into the socket and level when secured...
... module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. Front of the memory module snap into position. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module connector until the clips snap into the socket and level when secured...
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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. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when ... hold it out of computer Memory slots 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 slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 45 degree angle and slide it down for at least ten seconds, then...
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. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when ... hold it out of computer Memory slots 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 slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 45 degree angle and slide it down for at least ten seconds, then...
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...® XP Home, or either Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to fully charge the main battery. Options for a while. It is a good idea to lose your computer when you may lose data or damage the disk and/ or drive. 74 Getting...
...® XP Home, or either Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to fully charge the main battery. Options for a while. It is a good idea to lose your computer when you may lose data or damage the disk and/ or drive. 74 Getting...
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...; 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 which you were ... these options to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on again. Getting Started Turning off the computer 75 ❖ If you have work ...
...; 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 which you were ... these options to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on again. Getting Started Turning off the computer 75 ❖ If you have work ...
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...so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from turning off the computer or using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on 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 power down using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your ...
...so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from turning off the computer or using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on 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 power down using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your ...
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... computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer. For more information on page 123. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back... and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
... computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer. For more information on page 123. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back... and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
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... the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 93 for details. 85 See "Saving your software documentation for...
... the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 93 for details. 85 See "Saving your software documentation for...
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... offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature. For a program in the habit of the text box and select the...
... offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature. For a program in the habit of the text box and select the...