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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 42 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 49 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 42 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 49 26
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... Computing 105 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 battery power 112 What to do when the main battery runs low ...112 Setting battery alarms 113...
... Computing 105 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 battery power 112 What to do when the main battery runs low ...112 Setting battery alarms 113...
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...197 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....198 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........200 Memory problems 202 Power and the batteries 202 Keyboard problems 204 Display problems 205 Disk drive problems 208 Optical drive problems 210 Sound system problems 211 PC Card ...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 224 If you need further assistance 230 Before you contact Toshiba 230 Contacting Toshiba 231 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 232 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password 235...
...197 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....198 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........200 Memory problems 202 Power and the batteries 202 Keyboard problems 204 Display problems 205 Disk drive problems 208 Optical drive problems 210 Sound system problems 211 PC Card ...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 224 If you need further assistance 230 Before you contact Toshiba 230 Contacting Toshiba 231 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 232 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password 235...
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33 Contents Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 236 Power profile 237 Standby mode 237 Hibernation mode 238 Display modes 239 Display brightness 239 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ... enabling the TouchPad 240 Zooming applications in/out 241 Keyboard hot keys 241 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 242 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 243 Getting Started 244 Starting ConfigFree 244 ConfigFree Utilities 246 Connectivity Doctor 246 Search for Wireless Devices 249 Profile Settings 254 ConfigFree SUMMIT 257...
33 Contents Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 236 Power profile 237 Standby mode 237 Hibernation mode 238 Display modes 239 Display brightness 239 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ... enabling the TouchPad 240 Zooming applications in/out 241 Keyboard hot keys 241 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 242 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 243 Getting Started 244 Starting ConfigFree 244 ConfigFree Utilities 246 Connectivity Doctor 246 Search for Wireless Devices 249 Profile Settings 254 ConfigFree SUMMIT 257...
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...air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious ...work environment and tips for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ ...
...air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious ...work environment and tips for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ ...
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To use external power or to charge the battery you can use it. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to your software ..., the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up for an Internet account, you must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
To use external power or to charge the battery you can use it. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to your software ..., the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up for an Internet account, you must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
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...socket could cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the ... Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to remove a plug from a socket. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the ...
...socket could cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the ... Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to remove a plug from a socket. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the ...
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... 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not plugged into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glow blue. The computer's main... hands. The AC power and battery lights on the back of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the...
... 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not plugged into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glow blue. The computer's main... hands. The AC power and battery lights on the back of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the...
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... provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge. 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 battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with its...
... provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge. 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 battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with its...
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... not be able to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the...
... not be able to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the...
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... your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the notebook chassis, unless 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 this guide.
... your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the notebook chassis, unless 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 this guide.
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Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 117. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery.
Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 117. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you need to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: ... the computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you need to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: ... the computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 4 Turn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect the cables. 6 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 2 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 3 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 4 Turn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect the cables. 6 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 2 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 3 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work.
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... Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are using the computer for turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off the computer Depending on the operating system...
... Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are using the computer for turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off the computer Depending on the operating system...
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...saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or turn on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system 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 restarting from turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is stored on the computer again, you will...
...saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or turn on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system 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 restarting from turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is stored on the computer again, you will...
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...the computer into a powersaving mode. Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your work first. For information on using Standby, see "Using and ...mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer or using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer on page 77. You should save your work before putting ...
...the computer into a powersaving mode. Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your work first. For information on using Standby, see "Using and ...mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer or using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer on page 77. You should save your work before putting ...
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...). Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep dust and dirt out... display panel After you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your computer.
...). Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep dust and dirt out... display panel After you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your computer.
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... 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your work frequently. See your work " on page 89 for details...
... 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your work frequently. See your work " on page 89 for details...
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... dialog box: ❖ If you return to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature. For example, to get in the Windows® folder, type just the...
... dialog box: ❖ If you return to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature. For example, to get in the Windows® folder, type just the...