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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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Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Turn off the computer. 2. Continuous ...
Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Turn off the computer. 2. Continuous ...
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... run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to a power source" on page 47. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on the computer. The cooling fan... can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be drawn in air by creating a vacuum.
... run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to a power source" on page 47. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on the computer. The cooling fan... can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be drawn in air by creating a vacuum.
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... adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to...
... adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to...
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...never place a cord/cable near a heat source; never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows... blue. never attempt to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. never splice or alter a cord/cable; 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; ...
...never place a cord/cable near a heat source; never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows... blue. never attempt to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. never splice or alter a cord/cable; 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; ...
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... AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. After that, the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer ... page 120 for system operation and will be used to power the computer. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for at a time. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main...
... AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. After that, the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer ... page 120 for system operation and will be used to power the computer. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for at a time. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main...
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... a period of time, and depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the usage of the computer, Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do...
... a period of time, and depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the usage of the computer, Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do...
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...all the features and icons described in until the power button and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue, depending on battery power. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on... of the screen will dim and you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. This is operated on the notebook chassis, unless...
...all the features and icons described in until the power button and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue, depending on battery power. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on... of the screen will dim and you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. This is operated on the notebook chassis, unless...
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..., skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 120. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside... down - The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips...
..., skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 120. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside... down - The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips...
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... and level when secured in place. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on page 120. 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...
... and level when secured in place. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on page 120. 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...
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Front of the slot. 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. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on the ... slide 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.
Front of the slot. 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. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on the ... slide 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.
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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. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are...
... 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. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are...
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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. Factors to consider...
...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. Factors to consider...
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...down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 79. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. If you left it, including all open programs and files you can continue working ...10070; 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 your hard disk. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into ...
...down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 79. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. If you left it, including all open programs and files you can continue working ...10070; 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 your hard disk. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into ...
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...Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to a heavy object... such as your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened...
...Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to a heavy object... such as your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened...
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... the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. See your work " on page 93 for details. 85 This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. Your work since you must restart your computer to reconnect, or...
... the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. See your work " on page 93 for details. 85 This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. Your work since you must restart your computer to reconnect, or...
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... your program's documentation to the right of computing. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. Otherwise, type the full file path. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals...
... your program's documentation to the right of computing. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. Otherwise, type the full file path. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals...