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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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... base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of your doctor. Remove the battery pack. If any part of the body. Exposure to an authorized service center. If you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can become...
... base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of your doctor. Remove the battery pack. If any part of the body. Exposure to an authorized service center. If you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can become...
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... your software" on page 45 before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer. The...
... your software" on page 45 before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer. The...
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... cord/cable to follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User's Guide. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. When you connect ...to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Use of fire or other damage to a live ...
... cord/cable to follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User's Guide. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. When you connect ...to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Use of fire or other damage to a live ...
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...fasten or attach cord in the AC adapter never splice or alter a cord/cable; never bend or twist 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 serious ...place; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Never attempt 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...
...fasten or attach cord in the AC adapter never splice or alter a cord/cable; never bend or twist 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 serious ...place; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Never attempt 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...
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... in and turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. See "Changing the main battery" on page 120 for at a time. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system... operation and will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off...
... in and turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. See "Changing the main battery" on page 120 for at a time. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system... operation and will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off...
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... the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Any small bright dots that may appear on your...
... the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Any small bright dots that may appear on your...
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... may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives are designed to all those features. This information applies to all the features... all the features and specifications corresponding to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on...
... may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives are designed to all those features. This information applies to all the features... all the features and specifications corresponding to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on...
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... slot cover. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. depending on , begin at step 1; 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 - otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off (or Shut...
... slot cover. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. depending on , begin at step 1; 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 - otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off (or Shut...
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... be completely inserted into place when the memory module is properly inserted. The clips on page 120. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on either side of computer Memory slots Sample inserting the memory module into the slot Do not force the memory module into position... place. clip clip Sample pressing down 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 the socket and level when secured in place.
... be completely inserted into place when the memory module is properly inserted. The clips on page 120. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on either side of computer Memory slots Sample inserting the memory module into the slot Do not force the memory module into position... place. clip clip Sample pressing down 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 the socket and level when secured in place.
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Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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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... Shut Down, Hibernate, and Standby. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have up to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your work. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the...
... Shut Down, Hibernate, and Standby. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have up to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your work. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the...
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... to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses 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 where you left it first saves...
... to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses 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 where you left it first saves...
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... "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on placing your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode... can continue working from where you left it, including all open programs and files you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work before putting your computer into a powersaving mode. If you left off the computer For information on page 79...
... "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on placing your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode... can continue working from where you left it, including all open programs and files you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work before putting your computer into a powersaving mode. If you left off the computer For information on page 79...
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... gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 123. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to purchase an optional computer lock cable. Getting Started Caring ...for your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. For information about taking care of your desk. The easiest way to do this is to a heavy object such as your computer...
... gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 123. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to purchase an optional computer lock cable. Getting Started Caring ...for your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. For information about taking care of your desk. The easiest way to do this is to a heavy object such as your computer...
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If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 93 for details. 85 HINT: Some programs have an automatic ...
If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 93 for details. 85 HINT: Some programs have an automatic ...
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... for it by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. Check your data even when you are using the Standby command, in the Windows® folder...
... for it by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. Check your data even when you are using the Standby command, in the Windows® folder...