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2 Contents Introduction 23 Setting up your computer and getting started 25 Adding memory (optional 29 Your computer's TFT display 36 Inserting a PC Card 36 Removing a PC Card 37 Inserting an ExpressCard 37 Removing an ExpressCard 38 Learning the basics 38 Using the TouchPad 39 Using the optical drive 42 Moving the computer 45 Mobile computing 45 Taking care of your battery 49 If something goes wrong 51 If you need further assistance 56 Power cord/cable connectors 58 Features and specifications 58 Index 59
2 Contents Introduction 23 Setting up your computer and getting started 25 Adding memory (optional 29 Your computer's TFT display 36 Inserting a PC Card 36 Removing a PC Card 37 Inserting an ExpressCard 37 Removing an ExpressCard 38 Learning the basics 38 Using the TouchPad 39 Using the optical drive 42 Moving the computer 45 Mobile computing 45 Taking care of your battery 49 If something goes wrong 51 If you need further assistance 56 Power cord/cable connectors 58 Features and specifications 58 Index 59
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... your computer and getting started 27 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to...
... your computer and getting started 27 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to...
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... the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to follow this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to a live electrical ...28 Setting up your computer and getting started To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting...
... the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to follow this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to a live electrical ...28 Setting up your computer and getting started To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting...
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... Turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the power socket. Maintaining your battery Fully discharging your battery pack will shorten its life. Short-circuiting the battery can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse... is being used or charged, turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges. Carefully remove the battery pack from a power source and operate it immediately. Overcharging will allow better accuracy...
... Turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the power socket. Maintaining your battery Fully discharging your battery pack will shorten its life. Short-circuiting the battery can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse... is being used or charged, turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges. Carefully remove the battery pack from a power source and operate it immediately. Overcharging will allow better accuracy...
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...regulations. Failure to explode and/or release caustic liquid, both which may possibly cause serious injury. Always use the computer for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4. 4 Connect ...the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord/cable to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or electric shock. Other battery packs have fully recharged the battery. Heat can cause a battery pack...
...regulations. Failure to explode and/or release caustic liquid, both which may possibly cause serious injury. Always use the computer for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4. 4 Connect ...the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord/cable to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or electric shock. Other battery packs have fully recharged the battery. Heat can cause a battery pack...
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... indicator is glowing, the computer is on the power. Then shut down completely. Make sure you press a key nothing happens. Verify that the active program accepts text input. The computer starts but when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. 52 ...If something goes wrong To power off and then on . Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may be in another...
... indicator is glowing, the computer is on the power. Then shut down completely. Make sure you press a key nothing happens. Verify that the active program accepts text input. The computer starts but when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. 52 ...If something goes wrong To power off and then on . Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may be in another...
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...not set for an external monitor. Small bright dots appear on your computer. Refer to the software documentation and check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Any small bright dots that the cable connecting the external monitor to make sure the display priority is...using highprecision technology. Press any key. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that may appear on your computer. If you turn off , make sure the software you are off the numlock light...
...not set for an external monitor. Small bright dots appear on your computer. Refer to the software documentation and check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Any small bright dots that the cable connecting the external monitor to make sure the display priority is...using highprecision technology. Press any key. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that may appear on your computer. If you turn off , make sure the software you are off the numlock light...
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58 Power cord/cable connectors Power cord/cable connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for various parts of purchase. This section shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for the country of the world. USA (UL approved) Canada (CSA approved) United Kingdom (BS approved) Australia (AS approved) Europe (VDA and NEMKO approved) Features and specifications For the detailed specifications for your computer, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Click Product Support, search for your model, and then click Detailed Specs.
58 Power cord/cable connectors Power cord/cable connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for various parts of purchase. This section shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for the country of the world. USA (UL approved) Canada (CSA approved) United Kingdom (BS approved) Australia (AS approved) Europe (VDA and NEMKO approved) Features and specifications For the detailed specifications for your computer, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Click Product Support, search for your model, and then click Detailed Specs.
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...27 B backing up files 39 battery Call2Recycle™ 51 changing 47 charge indicator light 46 disposal 50 installing 47, 48 maintaining 49 monitoring power 46 notification 47 real-time clock (RTC) 46 removing 47 safety precautions 49 buttons eject, optical drive 42 Media control buttons 43 C ...Call2Recycle™ battery 51 changing main battery 47 computer moving 45 setting up 30 computing tips 38 connecting AC adaptor 27 power cord/cable 28 printer 29 59 D display problems screen is blank 53 disposing of used batteries 50 DVD using 42 E eject button optical drive...
...27 B backing up files 39 battery Call2Recycle™ 51 changing 47 charge indicator light 46 disposal 50 installing 47, 48 maintaining 49 monitoring power 46 notification 47 real-time clock (RTC) 46 removing 47 safety precautions 49 buttons eject, optical drive 42 Media control buttons 43 C ...Call2Recycle™ battery 51 changing main battery 47 computer moving 45 setting up 30 computing tips 38 connecting AC adaptor 27 power cord/cable 28 printer 29 59 D display problems screen is blank 53 disposing of used batteries 50 DVD using 42 E eject button optical drive...
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... removing 37 PC Card problems 54 computer stops working 54 slot appears dead 54 power cable connectors 58 computer will not start 52 connecting cable to AC adaptor 28 cord/cable 28 power source connecting 28 precautions 25 printer connecting 29 problem solving computer hangs when ExpressCard...174; inserted 56 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 54 computer will not power up 52 contacting Toshiba 57 display is blank 53 ExpressCard...
... removing 37 PC Card problems 54 computer stops working 54 slot appears dead 54 power cable connectors 58 computer will not start 52 connecting cable to AC adaptor 28 cord/cable 28 power source connecting 28 precautions 25 printer connecting 29 problem solving computer hangs when ExpressCard...174; inserted 56 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 54 computer will not power up 52 contacting Toshiba 57 display is blank 53 ExpressCard...