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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 39 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment........41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba 47 Adding external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 52 28
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 39 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment........41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba 47 Adding external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 52 28
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... 105 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 106 Toshiba's energy-saver design 106 Running the computer on battery power 107 Battery Notice 107 Charging the batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 What to do when the battery alarm sounds ....113 Changing batteries 114 Taking care of your battery 117 Safety precautions 117 Maximizing...
... 105 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 106 Toshiba's energy-saver design 106 Running the computer on battery power 107 Battery Notice 107 Charging the batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 What to do when the battery alarm sounds ....113 Changing batteries 114 Taking care of your battery 117 Safety precautions 117 Maximizing...
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... pointing device to assign keys 163 Viewing existing key assignments 164 Changing or removing existing key assignments 164 TOSHIBA HW Setup 165 TOSHIBA Hotkey utility 167 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 170 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 172 Problems that are easy to fix ...of action 179 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 183 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...192
... pointing device to assign keys 163 Viewing existing key assignments 164 Changing or removing existing key assignments 164 TOSHIBA HW Setup 165 TOSHIBA Hotkey utility 167 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 170 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 172 Problems that are easy to fix ...of action 179 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 183 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...192
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...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 214 Appendix A: Hot Keys 216 Volume Mute 216 Password security 217 Without a password... 217 With a password 217 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 218 Power usage mode 219 ...
...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 214 Appendix A: Hot Keys 216 Volume Mute 216 Password security 217 Without a password... 217 With a password 217 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 218 Power usage mode 219 ...
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... despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. If any part of your doctor. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. PC base and palm rest can cause...
... despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. If any part of your doctor. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. PC base and palm rest can cause...
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... air into the computer. If the fan is not blocked. These components include, but are not limited to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to check for viruses. Do not use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to...
... air into the computer. If the fan is not blocked. These components include, but are not limited to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to check for viruses. Do not use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to...
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... click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to charge the battery you must either connect the built-in modem to a telephone line or establish a Local Area Network (LAN) connection. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer...
... click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to charge the battery you must either connect the built-in modem to a telephone line or establish a Local Area Network (LAN) connection. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer...
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... drive" on page 72) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on a power cord/cable to operate. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source After starting your computer for the first time you may damage the cord...
... drive" on page 72) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on a power cord/cable to operate. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source After starting your computer for the first time you may damage the cord...
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... point such as a door or window; never place a power cable near a heat source; never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/ or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly... AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashing amber means the main battery charge is low and it is time to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never use nails, staples or similar objects to a power source 51 Never tamper with wet...
... point such as a door or window; never place a power cable near a heat source; never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/ or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly... AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashing amber means the main battery charge is low and it is time to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never use nails, staples or similar objects to a power source 51 Never tamper with wet...
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... and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Continuing to power the computer. See "Changing batteries" on replacing the battery. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is charged...first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for at a time. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for ...
... and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Continuing to power the computer. See "Changing batteries" on replacing the battery. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is charged...first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for at a time. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for ...
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... display panel. Your display contains an extremely Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 53 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you to a comfortable viewing angle. Small bright dots may vary depending on the center...
... display panel. Your display contains an extremely Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 53 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you to a comfortable viewing angle. Small bright dots may vary depending on the center...
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...some of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your selected model may appear on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to... intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may come on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology....
...some of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your selected model may appear on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to... intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may come on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology....
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... 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. The Turn off computer. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Getting Started Adding memory 57 1 If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close...
... 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. The Turn off computer. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Getting Started Adding memory 57 1 If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close...
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... side up. 16 Reconnect any cables. 17 Restart the computer. The memory module should be level when secured in place. For information on inserting the battery, see "Changing batteries" on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 13 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 14 Re-insert the... battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to secure the memory module. Avoid touching the connectors on the ...
... side up. 16 Reconnect any cables. 17 Restart the computer. The memory module should be level when secured in place. For information on inserting the battery, see "Changing batteries" on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 13 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 14 Re-insert the... battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to secure the memory module. Avoid touching the connectors on the ...
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... computer when you are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have three options to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. 66 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off for...
... computer when you are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have three options to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. 66 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off for...
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... the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your computer This section gives tips on page 137. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on cleaning and moving your battery" on the microphone. Caring for your ears. Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down .
... the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your computer This section gives tips on page 137. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on cleaning and moving your battery" on the microphone. Caring for your ears. Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down .
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... it to the disk. If the network you are working, you will lose all work frequently. 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 stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last...
... it to the disk. If the network you are working, you will lose all work frequently. 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 stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last...
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... programs offer a feature that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to get in case the main battery discharges before you are working with a document that saves documents at regular intervals.
... programs offer a feature that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to get in case the main battery discharges before you are working with a document that saves documents at regular intervals.
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... data is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than does Turn off light changes to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the mode of the computer to the hard disk. When you shut down To start up again, the computer runs ...blue. If you start the computer up than restarting from Standby, because information is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than from memory. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down the computer NOTE For more time ...
... data is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than does Turn off light changes to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the mode of the computer to the hard disk. When you shut down To start up again, the computer runs ...blue. If you start the computer up than restarting from Standby, because information is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than from memory. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down the computer NOTE For more time ...
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.... Factors to save your unsaved information will last up to eight hours in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up the computer from where you left it again by opening the... display panel. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left off computer...
.... Factors to save your unsaved information will last up to eight hours in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up the computer from where you left it again by opening the... display panel. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left off computer...