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Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 37 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 26
Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 37 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 26
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... Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 107 Using additional batteries 107 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining main battery power ....112 What to do when the main battery runs low ...114 Setting battery alarms 114 Conserving battery...
... Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 107 Using additional batteries 107 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining main battery power ....112 What to do when the main battery runs low ...114 Setting battery alarms 114 Conserving battery...
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... 190 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....191 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........192 Memory problems 194 Power and the batteries 195 Keyboard problems 197 Display problems 198 Disk drive problems 200 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 203 Sound ...216 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 217 If you need further assistance 223 Before you contact Toshiba 223 Contacting Toshiba 224 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 225 Toshiba's worldwide offices 225 Appendix A: Hot Keys 227 Volume Mute 227 Password security 228 Without a password 228 ...
... 190 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....191 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........192 Memory problems 194 Power and the batteries 195 Keyboard problems 197 Display problems 198 Disk drive problems 200 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 203 Sound ...216 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 217 If you need further assistance 223 Before you contact Toshiba 223 Contacting Toshiba 224 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 225 Toshiba's worldwide offices 225 Appendix A: Hot Keys 227 Volume Mute 227 Password security 228 Without a password 228 ...
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... the battery is not fully charged 229 Power profile mode 230 Standby mode 231 Hibernation mode 232 Display modes 233 Display brightness 233 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 234 Zooming applications in/out 234 Keyboard hot keys 235 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 236 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer...
... the battery is not fully charged 229 Power profile mode 230 Standby mode 231 Hibernation mode 232 Display modes 233 Display brightness 233 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 234 Zooming applications in/out 234 Keyboard hot keys 235 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 236 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer...
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... may cause pain in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of your doctor. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Failure to follow...
... may cause pain in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of your doctor. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Failure to follow...
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... a CPU cooling fan that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. These components include, but are not limited 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 power source" on the cooling fan... the computer. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. The fan draws in by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be drawn in air by creating a vacuum.
... a CPU cooling fan that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. These components include, but are not limited 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 power source" on the cooling fan... the computer. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. The fan draws in by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be drawn in air by creating a vacuum.
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... to a power source 47 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC.../cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. When you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate.
... to a power source 47 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC.../cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. When you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate.
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... not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. never splice or alter a cord/cable; never bend or twist a ...cord/cable; Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. never place heavy objects on replacing the main battery. never use nails, staples or similar objects to a power source 49 The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue...
... not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. never splice or alter a cord/cable; never bend or twist a ...cord/cable; Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. never place heavy objects on replacing the main battery. never use nails, staples or similar objects to a power source 49 The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue...
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... computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours or until the battery light glows blue. To charge the battery with its battery already installed. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and ...turned off , leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for system operation and will be used . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the...
... computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours or until the battery light glows blue. To charge the battery with its battery already installed. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and ...turned off , leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for system operation and will be used . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the...
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...be able to increase the brightness of the many possible icons used on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless ... and 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. This is manufactured using high-precision ...
...be able to increase the brightness of the many possible icons used on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless ... and 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. This is manufactured using high-precision ...
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... computer is on page 118. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off or Shut Down, depending on the system (for more information, see "Changing the main... battery" on , begin at step 1; For information on removing the main battery, see "Turn Off or Shut Down" on page 70). 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, then...
... computer is on page 118. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off or Shut Down, depending on the system (for more information, see "Changing the main... battery" on , begin at step 1; For information on removing the main battery, see "Turn Off or Shut Down" on page 70). 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, then...
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...on either side of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You...into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 ...
...on either side of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You...into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 ...
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... computer Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 60 Getting Started...
... computer Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 60 Getting Started...
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... command if you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to fully charge the main battery. If you have more than one option to save your computer when you are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into...
... command if you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to fully charge the main battery. If you have more than one option to save your computer when you are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into...
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...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 the state in Hibernation mode, ...the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on page 75. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in ...
...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 the state in Hibernation mode, ...the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on page 75. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in ...
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... places the computer into a powersaving mode. Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 76. 72 Getting Started Turning off the computer: Using the...your computer on the operating system installed, use the following steps to turn off . For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart ...
... places the computer into a powersaving mode. Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 76. 72 Getting Started Turning off the computer: Using the...your computer on the operating system installed, use the following steps to turn off . For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart ...
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...computer. Closing the display panel After you were using. Caring for your computer. The computer returns to keep dust and dirt out of your battery" on page 121. Once the computer is configured, you can place it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel... it into Standby mode by opening the display panel. For information about the Power Management utility, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "TOSHIBA Power Management" on /off the computer, close the display panel to the screen(s) you have turned off light glows blue.
...computer. Closing the display panel After you were using. Caring for your computer. The computer returns to keep dust and dirt out of your battery" on page 121. Once the computer is configured, you can place it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel... it into Standby mode by opening the display panel. For information about the Power Management utility, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "TOSHIBA Power Management" on /off the computer, close the display panel to the screen(s) you have turned off light glows blue.
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... frequently. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 91 for details. 81 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter...
... frequently. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 91 for details. 81 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter...
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... Saving your work 91 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save feature. This is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to do. Use this is all you need to work. Saving files 1 On the File menu of computing.
... Saving your work 91 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save feature. This is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to do. Use this is all you need to work. Saving files 1 On the File menu of computing.
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Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it for longer periods while traveling. Many of other features that enhance its maximum ... can recharge it many times. 105 We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. You can use it is not being used, thereby...
Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it for longer periods while traveling. Many of other features that enhance its maximum ... can recharge it many times. 105 We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. You can use it is not being used, thereby...