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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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Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in the arms, ...
Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in the arms, ...
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... components include, but are not limited to help you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Do not use it could cause the CPU to run at...
... components include, but are not limited to help you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Do not use it could cause the CPU to run at...
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... click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip. 5 Select how your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an Internet account, you must either connect the built-in...
... click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip. 5 Select how your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an Internet account, you must either connect the built-in...
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... optional external diskette drive" on page 72) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on page 140) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate.
... optional external diskette drive" on page 72) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on page 140) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate.
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... the AC adapter. never splice or alter a power cable; never place heavy objects on a power cable; Failure to recharge the main battery or plug in place; 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 resulting... not charging, or the 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 follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. never bend or ...
... the AC adapter. never splice or alter a power cable; never place heavy objects on a power cable; Failure to recharge the main battery or plug in place; 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 resulting... not charging, or the 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 follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. never bend or ...
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...'s Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. See "Changing batteries" on replacing the battery. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at least three hours... system operation and will be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for information on page 114 for at a time. Continuing to...
...'s Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. See "Changing batteries" on replacing the battery. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at least three hours... system operation and will be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for information on page 114 for at a time. Continuing to...
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... lift the computer by the display panel. 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 PC.
... lift the computer by the display panel. 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 PC.
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... to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. 54 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may come on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as ... computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on your display are empty. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Your selected model may not be able to accommodate all drives are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the usage of ...
... to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. 54 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may come on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as ... computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on your display are empty. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Your selected model may not be able to accommodate all drives are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the usage of ...
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... page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC Adapter cord. 4 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , click Start, Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. The...
... page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC Adapter cord. 4 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , click Start, Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. The...
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... the connectors may cause memory access problems. 13 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 14 Re-insert the battery. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on either side of the memory module will click to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have ...
... the connectors may cause memory access problems. 13 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 14 Re-insert the battery. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on either side of the memory module will click to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have ...
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With the computer off the computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are connected to a ... Hibernate commands to save your computer when you are using it for a while. 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 your system settings to memory so that...
With the computer off the computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are connected to a ... Hibernate commands to save your computer when you are using it for a while. 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 your system settings to memory so that...
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Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your battery" on the microphone. For more information, see "Taking care of your ears. Caring for your computer. Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down . ...Connecting a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you can attach a microphone: 1 Locate the microphone jack on the front of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 137. To turn the volume down , use the Volume Control...
Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your battery" on the microphone. For more information, see "Taking care of your ears. Caring for your computer. Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down . ...Connecting a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you can attach a microphone: 1 Locate the microphone jack on the front of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 137. To turn the volume down , use the Volume Control...
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... network you are using goes down and you will lose all work frequently. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you must restart your computer to the disk.
... network you are using goes down and you will lose all work frequently. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you must restart your computer to the disk.
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... to work. Use this is all you return to see if it a file name. If you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you need to get in the habit of your work on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. This is a good idea to...
... to work. Use this is all you return to see if it a file name. If you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you need to get in the habit of your work on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. This is a good idea to...
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...again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the mode of the computer to the hard disk. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it ... Shut down To 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 restoring it . 101 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer NOTE For more time and...
...again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the mode of the computer to the hard disk. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it ... Shut down To 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 restoring it . 101 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer NOTE For more time and...
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... the screen you left it again by closing the display panel, you can continue working from where you were using . A fully charged main battery will last up to save your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to eight hours in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses... less time and battery power than restarting from Turn off . To power down the computer using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in Hibernation...
... the screen you left it again by closing the display panel, you can continue working from where you were using . A fully charged main battery will last up to save your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to eight hours in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses... less time and battery power than restarting from Turn off . To power down the computer using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in Hibernation...