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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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Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause ...
Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause ...
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... the CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 45 before you must complete all setup steps up...'s cooling fan Your computer may be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. Do not use external power or to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU.
... the CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 45 before you must complete all setup steps up...'s cooling fan Your computer may be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. Do not use external power or to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU.
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Always grasp the plug directly. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power... touched. Never pull on a power cord/cable to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting the power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to a live electrical outlet should be the...
Always grasp the plug directly. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power... touched. Never pull on a power cord/cable to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting the power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to a live electrical outlet should be the...
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... place a power cord/cable near a heat source; Doing any of the main battery's current charge. never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in place; The main battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows green when the... battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or...
... place a power cord/cable near a heat source; Doing any of the main battery's current charge. never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in place; The main battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows green when the... battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or...
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... in and turned off . TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for at a time. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of ...the power provided by the AC adapter to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. After that reduces the power required for information on page 112 for system operation...
... in and turned off . TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for at a time. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of ...the power provided by the AC adapter to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. After that reduces the power required for information on page 112 for system operation...
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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. Using the computer for the first time The computer...
... 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. Using the computer for the first time The computer...
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...3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. Your selected model may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on your computer: Sample system icons... described in until the power button and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow green-about one second. This is operated on battery power. Below are examples of some of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the ...
...3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. Your selected model may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on your computer: Sample system icons... described in until the power button and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow green-about one second. This is operated on battery power. Below are examples of some of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the ...
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... computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 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...
... computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 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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... the Control Panel window. Turning off the computer It is appropriate. 4 Click Apply, and then OK. When you have three options to recharge the main battery. 64 Getting Started Turning off the computer 3 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is a good idea to turn on page 215. If you are not using... computer off, it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.
... the Control Panel window. Turning off the computer It is appropriate. 4 Click Apply, and then OK. When you have three options to recharge the main battery. 64 Getting Started Turning off the computer 3 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is a good idea to turn on page 215. If you are not using... computer off, it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.
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... fluid, out of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer. Getting Started Caring for your computer 71 Sample connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Caring...
... fluid, out of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer. Getting Started Caring for your computer 71 Sample connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Caring...
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..., or your file to the disk. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves 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. Your work...
..., or your file to the disk. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves 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. Your work...
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... the habit of saving frequently. If you created a new document, your programs' documentation to give it is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to do. Sample Save As dialog box Saving documents is quick and easy, so it a file name. Saving files 1 On the...
... the habit of saving frequently. If you created a new document, your programs' documentation to give it is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to do. Sample Save As dialog box Saving documents is quick and easy, so it a file name. Saving files 1 On the...
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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 close the lid Set this option to the mode .... 5 Click OK. 100 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the mode of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main...
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 close the lid Set this option to the mode .... 5 Click OK. 100 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the mode of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main...
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NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on /off . The computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending on the ... option settings 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. If you were using. Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in...
NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on /off . The computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending on the ... option settings 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. If you were using. Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in...
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... the power button or closing the display panel. If you hold down the Shift key while you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 102 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your unsaved...
... the power button or closing the display panel. If you hold down the Shift key while you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 102 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your unsaved...