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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 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 Adding external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 51 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 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 Adding external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 51 28
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... for CD or DVD discs 96 Powering down the computer 96 Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down ...........97 Using Hibernation 99 Using Standby 101 Toshiba's online resources 103 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 105 Charging the batteries 106 Charging the main...
... for CD or DVD discs 96 Powering down the computer 96 Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down ...........97 Using Hibernation 99 Using Standby 101 Toshiba's online resources 103 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 105 Charging the batteries 106 Charging the main...
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31 Contents Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring battery power 108 What to do when the battery alarm sounds ....111 Changing batteries 112 Removing the battery from the computer .......113 Inserting a charged battery 114 Taking care of your battery 115 Safety precautions 115 Maximizing battery life 116 Disposing of used batteries 117 Conserving power 118 Power profiles 119 Using a hot...
31 Contents Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring battery power 108 What to do when the battery alarm sounds ....111 Changing batteries 112 Removing the battery from the computer .......113 Inserting a charged battery 114 Taking care of your battery 115 Safety precautions 115 Maximizing battery life 116 Disposing of used batteries 117 Conserving power 118 Power profiles 119 Using a hot...
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...conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........173 Memory problems 175 Power and the batteries 176 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...184 Sound system problems 185 PC Card... 194 Develop good computing habits 197 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 198 If you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 205 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 206 Toshiba's worldwide offices 206
...conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........173 Memory problems 175 Power and the batteries 176 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...184 Sound system problems 185 PC Card... 194 Develop good computing habits 197 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 198 If you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 205 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 206 Toshiba's worldwide offices 206
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... Hot Keys 208 Volume Mute 208 Password security 209 Without a password 209 With a password 209 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 210 Power usage mode 211 Standby mode 212 Hibernation mode 213 Display modes 214 Display brightness 214 ... applications in/out 215 Keyboard hot keys 216 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 217 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 218 Getting Started 219 Starting ConfigFree 219 ConfigFree Utilities 221 Connectivity Doctor 221 Search for Wireless Devices 224 Profile Settings 229 ConfigFree...
... Hot Keys 208 Volume Mute 208 Password security 209 Without a password 209 With a password 209 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 210 Power usage mode 211 Standby mode 212 Hibernation mode 213 Display modes 214 Display brightness 214 ... applications in/out 215 Keyboard hot keys 216 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 217 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 218 Getting Started 219 Starting ConfigFree 219 ConfigFree Utilities 221 Connectivity Doctor 221 Search for Wireless Devices 224 Profile Settings 229 ConfigFree...
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... or moisture. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. If any part of your doctor. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. If you have taken the computer to...
... or moisture. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. If any part of your doctor. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. If you have taken the computer to...
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... cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to shut down. Do not use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important ... up your software" on page 45 before you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake...
... cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to shut down. Do not use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important ... up your software" on page 45 before you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake...
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...an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to... connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery...
...an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to... connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery...
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... place a power cord/cable near a heat source; 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source 3 Connect the power cord/cable to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter never splice or alter a power cord/cable; Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or... an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The AC power light on a power cord/cable; Doing any of the main battery's current charge. 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...
... place a power cord/cable near a heat source; 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source 3 Connect the power cord/cable to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter never splice or alter a power cord/cable; Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or... an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The AC power light on a power cord/cable; Doing any of the main battery's current charge. 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...
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...computer plugged in and turned off for information on page 112 for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. Before using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the... battery cannot occur. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing batteries" on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power ...
...computer plugged in and turned off for information on page 112 for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. Before using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the... battery cannot occur. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing batteries" on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power ...
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... the front of the computer, locate the latch on the center of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Small bright dots may appear on your display are...
... the front of the computer, locate the latch on the center of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Small bright dots may appear on your display are...
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When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of the screen technology....Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all the features and icons described in until the power ...button and the on/off light on battery power. Your selected model may not have selected all those features. Below are examples of some of the ...
When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of the screen technology....Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all the features and icons described in until the power ...button and the on/off light on battery power. Your selected model may not have selected all those features. Below are examples of some of the ...
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... secures the memory module slot cover. Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 56 Getting Started Adding memory 2 Click Turn Off. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 112. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the...
... secures the memory module slot cover. Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 56 Getting Started Adding memory 2 Click Turn Off. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 112. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the...
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..., and then OK. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you have three options to fully charge the main battery. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you left off. ❖ To leave the...are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you are not connected to a network, use the Fn + F9 hot key combination to recharge the main battery. 64 Getting Started Turning off ) to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down), Hibernate, and Standby. The Mouse Properties window closes. 5 Close the ...
..., and then OK. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you have three options to fully charge the main battery. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you left off. ❖ To leave the...are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you are not connected to a network, use the Fn + F9 hot key combination to recharge the main battery. 64 Getting Started Turning off ) to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down), Hibernate, and Standby. The Mouse Properties window closes. 5 Close the ...
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Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your computer clean, ...
Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your computer clean, ...
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... be activated. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. 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. This feature...
... be activated. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. 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. This feature...
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If you are using the Standby command, in the habit of computing. Use this is all you need to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. 84 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save feature. Sample ...
If you are using the Standby command, in the habit of computing. Use this is all you need to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. 84 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save feature. Sample ...
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... hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off computer. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because... will go into Hibernation mode when you were using. Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. 2 Click the Setup Action tab. 3 Select Hibernation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set...
... hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off computer. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because... will go into Hibernation mode when you were using. Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. 2 Click the Setup Action tab. 3 Select Hibernation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set...
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...occur. 101 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer The computer is configured, put the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Once the computer is now set to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel... mode, press the power button until the on/off computer or Hibernation. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the hibernation options taken. Factors to automatically go into a powersaving mode. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it...
...occur. 101 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer The computer is configured, put the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Once the computer is now set to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel... mode, press the power button until the on/off computer or Hibernation. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the hibernation options taken. Factors to automatically go into a powersaving mode. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it...
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.... You can put the computer into a low-power mode. To power down the Shift key while you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. The on/off computer, and then Stand By. Be sure to the mode in Standby mode. To enter hibernation mode...
.... You can put the computer into a low-power mode. To power down the Shift key while you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. The on/off computer, and then Stand By. Be sure to the mode in Standby mode. To enter hibernation mode...