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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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... become hot! Turn off the computer. 2. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. If any part of your doctor. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms, wrists...
... become hot! Turn off the computer. 2. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. If any part of your doctor. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms, wrists...
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... cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will...
... cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will...
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... and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Failure to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to follow the steps in the exact order as described in serious injury. Power cord/cable AC... to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery.
... and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Failure to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to follow the steps in the exact order as described in serious injury. Power cord/cable AC... to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery.
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...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 recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/...cable; never bend or twist a cord/cable; never place a cord/cable near a heat source; The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in place; Failure...
...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 recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/...cable; never bend or twist a cord/cable; never place a cord/cable near a heat source; The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in place; Failure...
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... plugged in and turned off . Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications,...to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used to power the computer.
... plugged in and turned off . Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications,...to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used to power the computer.
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... it on your PC. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on and begin using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that may vary depending on the applications, power...
... it on your PC. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on and begin using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that may vary depending on the applications, power...
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This information applies to all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all of the screen technology. When the computer is also an ...intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your model-about one second. 52 Getting ...
This information applies to all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all of the screen technology. When the computer is also an ...intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your model-about one second. 52 Getting ...
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The 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 - Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on.... depending on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off.
The 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 - Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on.... depending on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off.
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... Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on page 120. The memory module should be completely inserted into place. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory 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. The clips on either side of computer Memory slots Sample inserting the memory module into the slot ...
... Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on page 120. The memory module should be completely inserted into place. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory 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. The clips on either side of computer Memory slots Sample inserting the memory module into the slot ...
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... computer hangs up when you turn it on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 45 degree angle and slide it down... 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 . 7 Reconnect the cables.
... computer hangs up when you turn it on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 45 degree angle and slide it down... 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 . 7 Reconnect the cables.
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... is being accessed, you are off the computer: Turn Off or Shut Down, Hibernate, and Standby. It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are using it for turning off the computer Depending on the...
... is being accessed, you are off the computer: Turn Off or Shut Down, Hibernate, and Standby. It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are using it for turning off the computer Depending on the...
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...state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than does turning off the computer. ❖ 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 hard disk. Hibernation mode ...
...state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than does turning off the computer. ❖ 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 hard disk. Hibernation mode ...
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...for, Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" 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 consider when ...choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 79. Standby holds the current state of the computer in which...
...for, Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" 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 consider when ...choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 79. Standby holds the current state of the computer in which...
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... way to do this is to clean the computer. For more information on page 123. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or... stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a...
... way to do this is to clean the computer. For more information on page 123. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or... stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a...
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See "Saving your work frequently. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Chapter 2 Learning ...
See "Saving your work frequently. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Chapter 2 Learning ...
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For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. Check your program's documentation to access WordPad, type: c:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\Wordpad.exe, then click OK. ❖ ...
For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. Check your program's documentation to access WordPad, type: c:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\Wordpad.exe, then click OK. ❖ ...