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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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...expose the computer to an authorized service center. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to ...; Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from...
...expose the computer to an authorized service center. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to ...; Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from...
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... NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in modem (available on page 130). To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a telephone line" on certain models) to a telephone line (see "Connecting ...the modem to your software setup choices. Setting up your software When 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 enter...
... NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in modem (available on page 130). To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a telephone line" on certain models) to a telephone line (see "Connecting ...the modem to your software setup choices. Setting up your software When 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 enter...
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...cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to follow this instruction may have 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 the computer possibly ...An overload on a power cord/cable to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to remove a plug from a socket. Always confirm that may damage the cord/cable, and/or...
...cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to follow this instruction may have 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 the computer possibly ...An overload on a power cord/cable to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to remove a plug from a socket. Always confirm that may damage the cord/cable, and/or...
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... 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. Failure to a live electrical outlet. 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...
... 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. Failure to a live electrical outlet. 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...
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... the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used . Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off ... power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power...
... the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used . Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off ... power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power...
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...Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for you to turn on your computer. Any small bright dots that may appear on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. When the computer ... ready for the first time The computer is operated on your screen display when you turn it . Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness...
...Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for you to turn on your computer. Any small bright dots that may appear on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. When the computer ... ready for the first time The computer is operated on your screen display when you turn it . Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness...
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... features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to ensure...
... features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to ensure...
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54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery. 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. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing 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. 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. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing 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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... . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer.
... . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer.
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TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 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. 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.
TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 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. 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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... turn off your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are connected to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. It is a good idea to lose your computer when you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP...
... turn off your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are connected to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. It is a good idea to lose your computer when you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP...
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... few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer. ❖ 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 progress and...
... few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer. ❖ 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 progress and...
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... using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and... consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you left off. Standby holds the current state of ...
... using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and... consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you left off. Standby holds the current state of ...
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...with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep 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)... are located). Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Doing so could damage the system. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for your computer 79 Closing the display panel After you ...
...with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep 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)... are located). Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Doing so could damage the system. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for your computer 79 Closing the display panel After you ...
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... be activated. If the network you are working, you will lose all work since you must restart your computer to the disk. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and...
... be activated. If the network you are working, you will lose all work since you must restart your computer to the disk. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and...
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... to get in the habit of the text box and select the command line from the drop-down list. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even...
... to get in the habit of the text box and select the command line from the drop-down list. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even...