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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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.... Do not turn on the power again until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Turn off the computer. 2. 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. Remove the battery pack.
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...blocked, it . The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. ...wrappers, or other similar materials can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Do not use external power or to charge the battery you can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer,...
...blocked, it . The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. ...wrappers, or other similar materials can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Do not use external power or to charge the battery you can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer,...
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Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/... and AC adapter Use of fire or other damage to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. Always grasp the plug...
Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/... and AC adapter Use of fire or other damage to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. Always grasp the plug...
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...cord/cable near a heat source; Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; 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... never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never attempt to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started Connecting to a power source...
...cord/cable near a heat source; Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; 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... never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never attempt to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started Connecting to a power source...
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...a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned..., features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on page 120 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is ...
...a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned..., features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on page 120 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is ...
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... where it . Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Any small bright dots that may...
... where it . Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Any small bright dots that may...
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... to all drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. Below are examples of some of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not have selected all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the screen technology...blue, depending on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to increase the brightness of the many possible icons used on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn...
... to all drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. Below are examples of some of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not have selected all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the screen technology...blue, depending on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to increase the brightness of the many possible icons used on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn...
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... Shut down to locate the memory module slot cover. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the system). Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No...
... Shut down to locate the memory module slot cover. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the system). Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No...
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... Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on page 120. Front of the memory module snap into position. 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...
... Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on page 120. Front of the memory module snap into position. 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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... 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. 7 Reconnect the cables.
... 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. 7 Reconnect the cables.
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... for a while. Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the computer for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have up to four options when you...
... for a while. Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the computer for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have up to four options when you...
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...the state in which you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to where you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored ... 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 maintain the saved information, system ...
...the state in which you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to where you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored ... 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 maintain the saved information, system ...
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...you can continue working from turning off the computer or using . Factors to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information 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 were using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing ...
...you can continue working from turning off the computer or using . Factors to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information 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 were using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing ...
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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 use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. Do not pick up the computer by its ... as 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. Getting Started Caring for your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section...
Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. Do not pick up the computer by its ... as 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. Getting Started Caring for your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section...
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If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 93 for details. 85 See "Saving your file to the ...
If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 93 for details. 85 See "Saving your file to the ...
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... diskette/CD. For example, to the right of saving frequently. Check your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you can search for it is one of the most important rules of computing. HINT: To run the same program again, click the...
... diskette/CD. For example, to the right of saving frequently. Check your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you can search for it is one of the most important rules of computing. HINT: To run the same program again, click the...