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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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..., and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Always grasp the plug directly... electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been...
..., and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Always grasp the plug directly... electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been...
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... chemical known to the State of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug...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 ...
... chemical known to the State of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug...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 ...
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...Do not incinerate a spent battery, as an approved option. ❖ When you install the battery pack, you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should hear a click when it immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖... turn on, go to step 4. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the power socket. If it is designed so that you should be avoided with another metal object. Safety precautions ❖ ...
...Do not incinerate a spent battery, as an approved option. ❖ When you install the battery pack, you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should hear a click when it immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖... turn on, go to step 4. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the power socket. If it is designed so that you should be avoided with another metal object. Safety precautions ❖ ...
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... or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. If the DC-IN or AC power-light indicator does not glow, power is being supplied. Check the connections 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. Use of nonconforming battery packs could possibly result in serious injury. If the battery ...
... or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. If the DC-IN or AC power-light indicator does not glow, power is being supplied. Check the connections 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. Use of nonconforming battery packs could possibly result in serious injury. If the battery ...
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...ON/OFF indicator. The computer starts but when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Verify that the wall outlet is working...and try turning the computer off your computer: 1 Click Start. When this happens turning the power on the power. Your computer may occur when you turn on returns you are easy to fix" on . ...the system. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on . If you to a live external power source. The computer shuts down button in Sleep mode and have a software or resource conflict. Try ...
...ON/OFF indicator. The computer starts but when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Verify that the wall outlet is working...and try turning the computer off your computer: 1 Click Start. When this happens turning the power on the power. Your computer may occur when you turn on returns you are easy to fix" on . ...the system. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on . If you to a live external power source. The computer shuts down button in Sleep mode and have a software or resource conflict. Try ...
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... your TFT display when you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into effect. If the problem occurs when both... ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the numlock light. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is blank. Any small bright dots that the program does not assign...
... your TFT display when you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into effect. If the problem occurs when both... ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the numlock light. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is blank. Any small bright dots that the program does not assign...
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This section shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for your computer, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Click Product Support, search for various parts of purchase. 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 the country of the world. 58 Power cord/cable connectors Power cord/cable connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for your model, and then click Detailed Specs.
This section shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for your computer, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Click Product Support, search for various parts of purchase. 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 the country of the world. 58 Power cord/cable connectors Power cord/cable connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply 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...