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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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Exposure to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of temperature change such...prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. 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 injury. 40...
Exposure to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of temperature change such...prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. 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 injury. 40...
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...page 130). The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your software When you turn on the computer for an Internet account,...complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 43 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must either establish a Local Area Network (LAN) connection, or connect the built-in which windows appear, may vary according to your software...
...page 130). The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your software When you turn on the computer for an Internet account,...complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 43 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must either establish a Local Area Network (LAN) connection, or connect the built-in which windows appear, may vary according to your software...
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...been 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 socket, to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an ...incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
...been 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 socket, to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an ...incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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... 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 AC adaptor is time to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the computer. (Sample... hands. 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.
... 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 AC adaptor is time to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the computer. (Sample... hands. 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.
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...charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. ... recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main...
...charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. ... recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main...
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... not be able to increase the brightness of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first...
... not be able to increase the brightness of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first...
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... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have all the features...
... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have all the features...
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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. 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.
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... module after setting up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module.... For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 61. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the...
... module after setting up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module.... For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 61. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the...
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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. 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.
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... the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you are using it for a while. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you to lose your computer when you are using Windows® XP Home, or either Windows® XP Professional or Windows...
... the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you are using it for a while. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you to lose your computer when you are using Windows® XP Home, or either Windows® XP Professional or Windows...
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...the computer down or turn on again. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of these options to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning...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 maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of the system is stored on the...
...the computer down or turn on again. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of these options to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning...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 maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of the system is stored on the...
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... returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. For information on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on your work ... powersaving mode. Factors to save your hard disk. 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 75. Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in...
... returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. For information on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on your work ... powersaving mode. Factors to save your hard disk. 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 75. Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in...
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... panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Doing so could damage the system. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing...
... panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Doing so could damage the system. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing...
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... automatic save it to the disk. See your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. 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 software documentation for further information. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This...
... automatic save it to the disk. See your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. 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 software documentation for further information. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This...
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TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to see if it has an automatic save your work on -screen instructions. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it ...
TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to see if it has an automatic save your work on -screen instructions. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it ...