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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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.... 2. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
.... 2. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
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... lower performance level or cause the computer to shut down. To prevent possible overheating of the 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. Your computer contains a ...rechargeable main battery that needs to be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the computer. If the fan is not blocked...
... lower performance level or cause the computer to shut down. To prevent possible overheating of the 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. Your computer contains a ...rechargeable main battery that needs to be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the computer. If the fan is not blocked...
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.../ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Failure to charge the computer's battery. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to operate. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/...cable and AC adapter Never pull on a power cord/cable to the computer. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an...
.../ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Failure to charge the computer's battery. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to operate. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/...cable and AC adapter Never pull on a power cord/cable to the computer. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an...
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...objects on the indicator panel glows blue. never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; 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 tamper with wet hands. never place a cord/cable near a heat source; Failure to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. never attempt to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. never bend or twist a cord/cable; never use nails,...
...objects on the indicator panel glows blue. never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; 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 tamper with wet hands. never place a cord/cable near a heat source; Failure to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. never attempt to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. never bend or twist a cord/cable; never use nails,...
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...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 information on replacing the main battery. 50 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging..., either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is charged for system operation and will be ...
...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 information on replacing the main battery. 50 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging..., either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is charged for system operation and will be ...
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... avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using high-precision technology. Using the computer for the first time The computer is manufactured...
... avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using high-precision technology. Using the computer for the first time The computer is manufactured...
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...adapter, if you have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not have selected all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the ...icons or switches shown on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all those features. 52...
...adapter, if you have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not have selected all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the ...icons or switches shown on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all those features. 52...
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The operating system turns off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. 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 module...
The operating system turns off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. 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 module...
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...optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. The clips on either side of computer Memory slots Sample inserting the memory module into the slot Do not force the memory module into ... memory module should be completely inserted into place. 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 in place. clip clip Sample pressing ...
...optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. The clips on either side of computer Memory slots Sample inserting the memory module into the slot Do not force the memory module into ... memory module should be completely inserted into place. 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 in place. clip clip Sample pressing ...
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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 for at ... 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.
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 for at ... 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.
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.... Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have up to four options when you 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...
.... Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have up to four options when you 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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...10070; Since information is stored on again. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system 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...
...10070; Since information is stored on again. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system 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...
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.... 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 the Standby command and the main...the mode in which you left off. Be sure 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 81. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into , and ...
.... 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 the Standby command and the main...the mode in which you left off. Be sure 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 81. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into , and ...
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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. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ...clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep your desk. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Doing so could damage the system. Getting Started Caring for your computer 83...
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. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ...clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep your desk. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Doing so could damage the system. Getting Started Caring for your computer 83...
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If the network you are working, 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 using goes down and you will lose all work frequently. See "Saving your work since you save feature ...
If the network you are working, 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 using goes down and you will lose all work frequently. See "Saving your work since you save feature ...
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... your program's documentation to see if it has an automatic save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. Saving your work on -screen instructions. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it is one of the most...
... your program's documentation to see if it has an automatic save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. Saving your work on -screen instructions. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it is one of the most...